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About the Orange County Chapter

The Orange County ASSE is governed by an Executive Committee comprised of chapter volunteers and operates under Chapter By-Laws approved by the ASSE. Chapter officers and board members are elected or appointed to one-year terms. See our chapter's Long-Range Plan. All members are encouraged to volunteer for board or committee positions. For information on how you can help or volunteer for this chapter, contact the Chapter President Art Pedroza at apedroza@earthlink.net or call 909-772-8797.

Below is information about each board member, and committees to which Chapter members can volunteer.

2009-2010 Executive Committee

Volunteer Committee Members

Other Committees

The Orange County Chapter is always in need of volunteers to help with a variety of chapter activities. Whether you are able to devote a few hours per week, month or year, you are encouraged to help your chapter by volunteering. For information on becoming involved, please contact any Executive Committee member or Chapter President Art Pedroza at apedroza@earthlink.net or call 909-772-8797.

Membership

Committee members are involved with recruiting new members, telephoning members for chapter-related business, and making presentations on behalf of the Orange County ASSE. For information about volunteering to help with the activities, contact Dave Hagan at splasher01@juno.com or by phone at (909) 967-6007.

Governmental Affairs

The Orange County Chapter is involved in tracking legislation that may affect safety and health professionals in the State of California. OCASSE is represented on the California Governmental Affairs Council, which is a concerted effort by representatives from California ASSE Chapters to monitor relevant safety-related legislation and communicate important information to their Chapter members. For more information, contact Vaughan Hargrave at vhargrave@yahoo.com or by phone at (714) 360-0085.

Scholarships

The Orange County Chapter is dedicated to supporting and fostering the professional development of emerging safety professionals as well as recognizing those who have already established themselves as renowned safety professionals. We strive to accomplish these intentions though our Awards & Honors Programs.

Below are descriptions of our programs as well as instructions, guidelines, and forms for application for each award or scholarship.

For more information, contact Vaughan Hargrave at vhargrave@yahoo.com or by phone at (714) 360-0085.

Scholarship and Award Programs

The Orange County Chapter has three programs for providing financial support to individuals seeking an education or certification in the broad field of safety and health.

• Scholarship & Award Program & Guidelines (pdf)
• Program Application Form (pdf)
• Program Employer Verification Form (pdf)

Honors Programs

We have established two programs for recognizing excellence in the safety profession: the Safety Professional of the Year and the Orange County Safety Hall of Fame.

Safety Professional of the Year

The purpose of the Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award is to pay tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of Society professionals engaged in the broad field of occupational safety and health. One SPY is selected to represent the Orange County Chapter each year.

• Chapter SPY Award Guidelines (pdf)

Orange County Safety Hall of Fame

The Orange County Safety Hall of Fame is committed to honoring individuals who have had exceptional careers and inducting eligible professionals through the petition process.

• Orange County Safety Hall of Fame Nomination Guidelines (pdf)

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