Executive Council Meeting Report for Tennessee Valley Chapter

The System Safety SocietyTennessee Valley Chapter

Professionals Dedicated to the Safety of Systems, Products and Services

Executive Council Meeting

Report for Tennessee Valley Chapter

Don SwallomVice-President, Tennessee Valley Chapter

http://www.system-safety.org/~tenn_valley/

August 22, 2005

The Westin Horton Plaza

San Diego, California

August 22, 2005 Tennessee Valley Chapter 2



• President - Gary Braman, [email protected]

• Immed. Past President - Dave West, [email protected]

• Vice President - Don Swallom, [email protected]

• Secretary - Beth Baslock, [email protected]

• Treasurer - Jim Blanteno, [email protected]

Chapter Officers for 2005-2006




Planning program to meet the SSS and Chapter’s Goals Officer’s Meeting each quarter and as needed (met on 7/6/05)

Chapter Meetings Continue lunch time, 3rd Wednesday of each month as a baseline

Submittal of Chapter information Chapter Annual Report and Financial Statement Chapter News Inputs to the JSS Chapter Newsletters and Meeting Minutes (Highlights) to Director of

Chapter Services and Headquarters Disseminating the Society’s EC News to Chapter Members

Plan to continue coverage at chapter meetings, special emails, and newsletter coverage

General Chapter Progress to Date




Membership Activities Contact of “Non-Renewal” Members

Continuing aggressive contacts via the Secretary and other members

Welcome and mentor New Members Continuing to seek new members via contacts at various area

companies and government agencies

Maintain a Chapter Membership Roster and Email List Secretary maintains a list of current and past members via constant

monitoring and updating

General Chapter Progress to Date (cont)




Chapter Activity Goal Achievement Comments

Chapter Meetings 10 11

Attendance 50% 21% Ave 15 members and 5 guests per meeting

Peak meeting attendance: 29 of 75 = 39%

Chapter Newsletters 11 8 Seeking a dedicated newsletter editor

Special Events 4 5 Science Fair, Moonbuggy Race, Eng Week Dinner, Visit DC Chapter, HATS Dinner

Promotional Activities 5 7

New Members 5 2

Awards Program 8 8 3 Local Chapter awardees; 4 nominations for Society-level awards; 1 member on SSS Awards Committee

Presentations and/or

JSS Articles

4 6 2 full articles and 1 opinion article for JSS

8 papers at 21st ISSC

Summary of Activities for 2004-2005




Chapter Activity Goal Comments

Chapter Meetings 10 Plan to at least match the 12 of last year

Attendance 50% Difficult goal, but will try to increase attendance by topics and location (different sites)

Chapter Newsletters 11 Seeking a dedicated newsletter editor

Special Events 4 One plant tour in the planning stage, canvassing members for ideas

Promotional Activities 5

Many of the 2005 activities will continue in 2006

New Members 5 Special emphasis on the “inactive” and new comers to the area

Member Recognition 8 Chapter has two internal awards, HATS Award, and National Awards

Presentations and/or JSS Articles

4 Off to good start with Papers and Tutorials at this year’s ISSC

Summary of Plans/Goals for 2005-2006




• Utilization of Chapter resources to promote System Safety within the community

• Provide “Value Added” Information and Services for the Chapter Members

• Accommodate remotely located members

• Promote interaction, joint activities with other organizations (e.g., ASHMM, ASSE, NSC, HATS)

Issues and Challenges




• Large base of System Safety practitioners• Diversity of members’ fields/employers• Regular, interesting meetings• Frequent communications with members• Provide valuable information and services to members• Make non-members aware of the benefits of membership• Involved, dedicated, and hard-working officers and

members

Keys to Success

Executive Council Meeting Report for Tennessee Valley Chapter

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