Welcome to ASSE - Region VI

Another Great ROC Meeting
	This time the Star Valley Chapter hosted the ROC and as always their was a full agenda. Minutes should be availible by April first and will be posted on teh Regional Communications page. One item of note: On a vote of 14:1 it was decided that for the next year ROC meetings would change to a new schedule of face to face meetings in the Spring and Fall with the addition of two virtual meetings using webconferencing technology in the Summer and Winter. Although this a break from our traditional three annual face to face meetings, we will net one additional meeting while saving on expenses. Dates and locations for upcoming meetings can be found on the Regional Google Calendar

Region VI is now 16 Chapters!
	We now have a 16th chapter in Region VI. That Chapter is our former "Sister" chapter in Kuwait. The Kuwait Chapter is now a full member of Region VI and its Regional Operating Committee. This development provides the Kuwait Chapter with representation within our region and more importantly the direct benefit of being paired with our chapter leaders to share best practices and effective ideas to serve the members in Kuwait. Also, this action will allow all the our members to become more knowledgeable about international opportunities and needs. So we all Welcome our newest Chapter and I encourage you to check out their nice website in the right side column of this page.

ASSE Foundation Accepting Scholarship/Grant Applications

	This year, ASSEF is offering more than $105,000 to undergraduate and graduate students and practicing professionals who are seeking to advance their careers and education in safety. This year, graduate students are eligible to receive a second award if the first one was received as an undergraduate. ASSEF is also offering two scholarships to attend Safety 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. These awards will help cover the cost of registration, airfare, hotel and meals, up to $1,200 each. Other new awards include the ASSE Diversity Committee Scholarship; the Central Indiana ASSE Scholarship; the North Florida Chapter Safety Education Scholarship; and the Thomas & Dorothy Reilly Professional Development Grant. Applications for ASSE Foundation scholarships and grants are due Dec. 1, 2007, and are available on-line. Winners will be posted online or around April 1, 2008. For further questions, contact Adele Gabinski.