It already feels like the days are speeding towards the end of the year and blurring into one. So in case, you need a little reminder, our November 19 event is coming up! Join ASSP West Michigan for an evening focused on the future of safety, followed by a chance to connect and take a breather with fellow safety professionals and friends at our holiday networking event.

Register: OSH GVSU Internship Presentations & Holiday Networking Event Tickets, Thursday, November 19  •  5:30 PM – 7 PM | Eventbrite

Hope to see you there for a great evening of learning, connecting, and celebrating the safety community!

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This tournament directly supports future leaders in workplace safety by helping students in the Occupational Safety & Health program at GVSU achieve their educational goals.

The WMASSP spent a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back at our annual Golf Outing Fundraiser, with proceeds of $12,000 supporting the Grand Valley State University Occupational Safety & Health Scholarship Fund.

Important update regarding our leadership team.

Following our recent election process, we are excited to announce the appointment of our new officers, effective June 1:

• President: Zach Mikulec, CSP
• Vice President: Nick Midiema, CSP
• Secretary: Erica Hill, CSP
• Treasurer: Derek McCormick, JD

Each of these individuals brings valuable experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to advancing our mission. We are confident that their leadership will help guide the organization toward continued growth and success.

Please join us in welcoming and supporting our new officers as they step into their roles. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing leadership for their time, effort, and contributions.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support.

John Viana, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  John was born in Syracuse, New York on August 12, 1936.  

He was a member of the New York Air National Guard for ten years and completed the Air Force Cadet Program.  He served in a Fighter Squadron and a Radar Unit.  John flew in fighters as a radar observer and worked in the Radar Unit as a weapons controller.  In 1961 his Radar Unit was called to active duty during the Berlin Wall Crisis and his unit was sent to Germany to operate a radar site controlling aircraft.

He worked for Aetna Casualty and Surety Insurance Company for thirty-six years and for Hastings Mutual for five years.  His assignments included Loss Control, Commercial Underwriting and Commercial Marketing. Prior to insurance experience, he worked for Allied Chemical tending boilers in the power house.

Involved with the American Society of Safety Engineers/Professionals – West Michigan Chapter, Region VII/North Area, John was active member for 41 years and an emeritus member for 16 years totaling nearly six decades of dedicated membership supporting the association’s mission in America’s workplace: “Working together for a safer, stronger future.”

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Beverly; son: David (Shelly) Viana and their children, Kyle, Justin, Torie and great grandson, Silas; daughter, Deborah (Paul) Mabin and their daughters, Kaleah and Jayde; sister in Camillus, New York, Maria (Robert) Maraio and their children, Sharon and Sandra; several cousins, nieces and nephews.  John was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie and parents, Peter and Irma Viana.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent online at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.

Well done long and faithful servant, we bid you farewell.