Date:                   Friday 11/21/2025   

Time:                  12:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Location:            We will meet at EWMI, 14 Brick Kiln Court | Northampton, PA 18067

Your host will be Joseph J. Fittos III – EWMI/RRI

PPE:            Not required, we will be meeting in the training room, parking outlined on photo below (area is to the right as soon as you get to the top of the hill on our property.  After parking go around to the front of the building and sign in and you will be taken to the Training Room.

Illness:          If you are feeling ill we kindly ask that you stay home.

Topic:          Behavioral Based Safety

Presenters:    Joseph J. Fittos III

RSVP:   Please RSVP by Wednesday, 11/19/2025 to jfittos@ewmi.com

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:  Check in, Lunch and networking

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Presentation

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM:  Q and A, Wrap up

We have two positions open right now at LV ASSP

Vice President Position

President-Elect/Vice President

Purpose: The chapter president-elect/vice president assists the chapter president in providing direction and support to the chapter to create a meaningful and high-quality experience for chapter members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the chapter president in providing direction to the chapter that is consistent with the chapter’s bylaws, as well as ASSP’s mission and vision statements, goals and code of professional conduct.
• Work with chapter president and Executive Committee to develop and execute strategic activities related to succession planning and chapter sustainability
• Serve as acting president in absence of the chapter president (see chapter president position description), including representing the president as requested
• Assist with planning and attend chapter Executive Committee and general membership meetings
• Supervise the activities of chapter committees as agreed upon
• Recommend attendance at semiannual Area Operating Committee (AOC) and/or Regional Operating Committee (ROC) meetings
• Perform other duties as agreed upon with the chapter president or Executive Committee

Support:

• Online training from ASSP is required before taking office
• Community Leader Resource pages of the website
• Transition meeting with outgoing chapter president-elect/vice president
• Additional support available from chapter president and ASSP Chapter Services

Benefits:

• Opportunity to develop transferrable leadership and strategic planning skills
• Opportunity to grow professional network
• Opportunity to attend ASSP Leadership Conference for training and networking
• Earn professional certification maintenance points

Time Commitment:

• Term of office: Minimum 1 year, July 1 – June 30
• Average hours per month: Up to 10 to 15 hours, plus potential travel to and attendance at ROC if the chapter president is unable to attend

Qualifications:

• Must be professional member or member of ASSP in good standing for at least one year prior to election, or receive approval from the regional vice president
• Have or be willing to develop an understanding of chapter and ASSP structure and strategic direction
• Helpful to have or be willing to develop strong leadership and project management skills
• Able to work effectively in a team setting and communicate with diverse audiences
• Employer support is helpful

Treasurer Position

Purpose: The chapter treasurer ensures the chapter’s financial ability to serve its members. This volunteer leader manages chapter resources and funds, maintains and updates the chapter’s financial records, and provides leadership in financial responsibility and fund allocation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage chapter operating budget for the fiscal year (April 1 – March 31)
• Present reports regarding current and long-term chapter finances to the chapter Executive Committee and chapter membership
• Share opinions on the chapter financial position as an elected officer
• Supervise the receipt and disbursement of funds
• Establish and manage funds in an approved depository
• Attend Executive Committee and chapter meetings
• Ensure that an annual or biennial audit is performed on the chapter financial records
• Assume the duties of chapter secretary as necessary

Support:

• Online training from ASSP is required before taking office
• Transition meeting with outgoing chapter treasurer
• Additional support available from chapter president and ASSP Chapter Services

Benefits:

• Opportunity to develop transferrable leadership and financial recordkeeping skills
• Opportunity to attend ASSP Leadership Conference for training and networking
• Earn professional certification maintenance points

Time Commitment:

• Term of office: Minimum 1 year, July 1 – June 30
• Average hours per month: 9 hours (subject to change if the chapter hosts a professional development conference)

Qualifications:

• Must be an ASSP member in good standing for at least one year prior to election, or receive approval from the regional vice president
• Have or be willing to develop knowledge of sound budgeting principles and processes and basic spreadsheet functions for financial reporting
• Have or be willing to develop a solid working knowledge of the chapter financial and general operating guidelines
• Have or be willing to develop an understanding of chapter and ASSP structure and strategic direction
• Able to work effectively in a team setting and communicate with diverse audiences
• Employer support is helpful

Current BCSP Members will benefit in these positions.

Join a Safety Organization

Membership in safety organizations (such as this one) provides the opportunity to grow in the profession, connect with safety colleagues and earn CEUs. You earn 1 point per year for membership in a national organization and 0.50 points per year for membership in a regional, state or local organization.

Become a Volunteer Leader

Taking the next step from joining a safety organization to assuming a leadership role within that organization can earn you even more CEUs. Whether you’re serving a chapter, practice specialty, common interest group or at the Society level, being a volunteer leader can be life-changing.  

Serving as an officer of a national safety organization or on a national safety organization’s committee or commission earns you 2 CEUs per year. Similar service to a regional, state or local safety organization earns you 1 CEU per year.