Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Florida Suncoast Chapter ASSE a Chapter Shooting Star
A few short years ago, the Florida Suncoast Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)was nearing "extinction." Membership was dropping off, meetings were attended by only 4 or 5 members, and it was difficult to get members to step up to officer positions.
A few members did "step up" though, and the Chapter slowly began to heal. The Chapter started to grow again, membership increased, dedicated safety professionals with vision recruited new members, focused on improving programs, outreach, and the all important networking.
This year, at the ASSE Annual Professional Development Conference in San Antonio, the chapter will be recognized with a Shooting Star Award at the Chapter Recognition Luncheon. This is quite an accomplishment - in 4 years to go from nearly extinct to award winning chapter. I am proud to have been a part of that growth and offer my congratulations to all of those dedicated safety professionals in Southwest Florida who continue to contribute their time and talent to the Florida Suncoast Chapter ASSE.
A few members did "step up" though, and the Chapter slowly began to heal. The Chapter started to grow again, membership increased, dedicated safety professionals with vision recruited new members, focused on improving programs, outreach, and the all important networking.
This year, at the ASSE Annual Professional Development Conference in San Antonio, the chapter will be recognized with a Shooting Star Award at the Chapter Recognition Luncheon. This is quite an accomplishment - in 4 years to go from nearly extinct to award winning chapter. I am proud to have been a part of that growth and offer my congratulations to all of those dedicated safety professionals in Southwest Florida who continue to contribute their time and talent to the Florida Suncoast Chapter ASSE.
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