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Greetings West Michigan Chapter Members,

It’s that time of year in which you have an opportunity to be a volunteer leader for your local chapter. You can self-nominate or nominate someone you feel would serve the chapter well. Qualifications: Must be a professional member or member of ASSP in good standing for at least one year prior to election. Nominations & Elections forms will remain open until April 30th.  Election ballots will go out in May with results announced the week of May 13th.

According to our bylaws, the President position is a two-year term and all other elected positions are a one-year term. Newly elected officers will service from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.

Attached is an N&E form and the elected position job descriptions. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Chris Scholten-Chapter President, Zach Mikulec-Vice President or myself.

Thank you for your consideration,

Rich DeLeau, MSB, CHST, CAWC Region VII North Area Director and Immediate Past President/N&E Chair

Nominations - Election Form

President Position Description

VP Position Description

Treasurer Position Description

Secretary Position Description

Advisory Group Member Description

Technical Meeting: “MIOSHA Appeals Process and Elements Needed for a Citation”

Derek McCormick, JD, CSP, Attorney at Douglas W. Crim, PLC serves as a legal counsel for employers in OSHA/MIOSHA and workplace health and safety matters. Today, Derek will be sharing on how he assists companies in navigating the MIOSHA appeal and abatement process; and provide OSHA/MIOSHA regulatory training and guidance towards compliance.

Coffee with MiOSHA

MIOSHA, the  West Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and special guest Michigan State Police met with employers and employees over a cup of coffee to learn about the importance of workplace safety and health and latest on state transportation laws.

Coffee with MIOSHA events provide an informal opportunity for employers and employees to meet with MIOSHA representatives — including consultative and enforcement — to ask questions, obtain information on program services and resources, learn about MIOSHA Training Institute opportunities and establish rapport.

Special thanks to Feyen Zylstra for hosting the event location.

Certificate of Recognition

As the Region VII Operating Committee Event Chair, Kellie led the vision by exhibiting attention to detail towards research & planning, design, branding, coordination and execution of the Spring ROC ’23 held on 3/23-24 and all within budget. Given Kellie’s participative leadership style, a new bar was set. By all accounts, this event was rated the most memorable in its history. Kellie is a credit to herself, a credit to the West Michigan Chapter, Region VII and the ASSP Society.
As the Region VII Operating Committee Event Chair, Kellie led the vision by exhibiting attention to detail towards research & planning, design, branding, coordination and execution of the Spring ROC ’23 held on 3/23-24 and all within budget. Given Kellie’s participative leadership style, a new bar was set. By all accounts, this event was rated the most memorable in its history. Kellie is a credit to herself, a credit to the West Michigan Chapter, Region VII and the ASSP Society.