REGION X VPPA BOD MEETING MINUTES

August9, 2016

Attendees:

Attendees: Michelle Steeler, Jack Griffith, Marjorie Brice, Tim Taylor, Jeff Carlson, Eddie Larson,

Absent: Rocky Simmons, Liz Norton, Max VanValey

Agencies: John Geppert, Darren James, (WA) Derek Engard, Federal OSHA, Mark E Hurliman (OR)

Absent: Michael Bowles (AK), Carol Henning (DOE), Sharon Perkins WA

Sharell Lien, OR-OSHA Conference Coodinator

Safety Topic:

Eddie Larson: National Fire Awareness Month

Company ordered 400 fire extinguishers from Grainger as a gift to employees. One of the employees witnessed an accident, a car was on fire, and the employee had the fire extinguisher in the car and was able to put out the fire while a person was trapped in the car.

Financial Report: Jack Griffith

-Presented the status of current finances for Region X

-In process of the annual financial audit

Approve Prior Board of Director Minutes:

-Minutes for July 2016

-Motion made by Jeff Carlson and seconded by Tim Taylor. Motion passed to approve minutes.

National Report – Michelle Steeler

-Current attendees around 2,400 for National Conference

-Speakers: Keynotes being reviewed for the conferences.

-VPP Bill-41 sponsors

Region X Report: Michelle Steeler

  • Regional Conference Schedule 2016 thru 2019
    -Michelle will sent out a spreadsheet. In process of reviewing so sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers are aware and not overlapping or stretching resources.

-New backdrop ordered.

  • Conference call date and times for November will be scheduled during Board meeting.
  • Discussion regarding the National Conference BOD/Agency/PC Participation
  • Region X BOD Meeting
  • Monday, 3:30 to 4:30, Osceola 6 Room
  • Region Break Out Session – Networking Meeting
  • Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15a,mRoom TBD
  • Agenda
  • Agency Reports
  • Game (10 minute maximum time) to promote audience participation during the break out session.
  • Rocky Simmons developing the game
  • Michelle Steller to Purchase Gift Cards for prizes
  • Promotion of 2017 Conference in Spokane
  • Michelle Steller obtaining information from the Spokane Chamber
  • Give Aways
  • Hats
  • Back paks
  • Lanyards
  • Chapter Chair Meeting (Michelle/Rocky)
  • Date and Room TBD
  • Treasurer’s Meeting (Jack)
  • Tuesday, 8:00 to 9:00, St. George #102 Room
  • Region X Reception:
  • Discuss at BOD Meeting at Nationals.
  • Shirt Schedule
  • Monday – DARK BLUE
  • Tuesday – LIGHT BLUE
  • Wednesday – GREEN
  • Thursday – ANY VPP Shirt

Michelle Steeler ordered the award from Region X for Mike Maddox’s retirement and will bring to the National Conference. Sarah Neely from National will let us know the best time to present it to him.

-Watercolor plague selected from Region X.

Vendor Opportunities and Assignment – Liz Norton

  • Updated Outreach Schedule (Attached)
  • Booth Assignment
  • Discuss and select future conferences to attend at next BOD meeting.

2016/2017Region X Conference/Meeting Schedule:

September 22, 2016 7:30-8:30 am (Conference Call)

October 24 & 25, 2016: Spokane, WA (10/24/16 - Board Meeting - 10/25/16 Board/Planning Committee)

November 2016: TBD

February 67, 2017: Hilton, Vancouver

2016 National BoardMeetings:

August 28-Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida during national conference (Michelle)

November 2- Board Meeting in Phoenix, AZ (Michelle)

No Congressional Outreach due to elections

August 2017 – National Conference, New Orleans

Michelle Steeler is obtaining the 2017 National Board Meeting schedule so that dates are available for review.

Meeting adjourned by Board to discuss Planning Committee actions for the 2017 Safety Summit.

Marjorie Brice

Secretary Region X VPPA

REGION X VPPA PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

August9, 2016

Attendees:

BOD: Michelle Steeler, Jack Griffith, Marjorie Brice, Tim Taylor, Jeff Carlson, Eddie Larson,

Absent: Rocky Simmons, Liz Norton, Max VanValey

Agencies: John Geppert, Darren James (WA) Derek Engard, Federal OSHA, Mark E Hurliman (OR)

Absent: Michael Bowles (AK), Carol Henning (DOE), Sharon Perkins (WA), Sharell Lien, OR-OSHA Conference Coordinator

Planning Committee: Jerome Jackson, Cliff Butler, Tracy Williamson

Absent: Bill Taylor, Seprena Lyons

Keynote speaker:

-Eddie Larson has had conversations with several VPP worksites on why they are VPP sites for possible presentations. Group will review and discuss at Nationals of who and how to present at the safety summit.

Sponsorship Letter:

-Jack Griffith has sent out to all VPP members.

All leads continue to contact and develop the presentations for the workshops.