Joe Opauski Receives Chesapeake Chapter SPY Award
Dec 17, 2018
On November 29, 2019 Frank and Robb presented Joe Opauski with the Chesapeake Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award. The presentation was made at Northrop Grumman’s annual safety banquet at the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum Heights, MD.
Sample Volunteer Roles at Chapters
Jun 18, 2018
Low commitment role: Good for new members, first time volunteers, or those with limited / irregular availability
Medium commitment role: Good for those interested in on-going or project-based involvement
High commitment role: Good for those interested in advancing to leadership positions
| Individual Opportunities | ||
| Position / Role | Description | Expected time commitment |
| A/V Medium |
Set up A/V equipment for meetings (sound, computer, projector) | 2 hours per month for regular chapter meetings; possibly more for PDC |
| Videographer Medium |
Record chapter meetings and other events | 2 hours per month; possibly more for PDC or other events |
| Photographer Low / Medium |
Photograph chapter meetings and other events | 2 hours per month; possibly more for PDC or other events |
| Registration Low |
Assist with checkin / registering attendees at chapter meetings | Arrive 30 minutes early to the meeting (+ meeting attendance) |
| Mentor High |
Provide guidance to an early career safety professional from the chapter | 2 hours per month |
| Website reviewer Medium |
Review chapter content on a regular basis and make recommendations for what new content is needed and what old content can be archived | 2 hours quarterly |
| Social Media Coordinator High |
Manage one or more of the chapter’s social media accounts, including posting relevant content and responding to members’ posts | 1 hour weekly |
| NAOSH Coordinator Medium |
Coordinate chapter’s NAOSH activities, including outreach to local governments and/or coordination of poster/video contest | 1 hour weekly between March-May |
| Community Service Coordinator Medium / High |
Identify and coordinate opportunities for chapter members to participate in charitable giving (ex. ASSP Foundation, safety supplies donations, etc.) | varies |
| Event host Low / Medium |
Host an education, networking, or social event (including tours) in coordination with chapter Programs Chair | 3 month process: 2 hours for first two months, 5 hours final month (including event) |
| Newsletter Contributor Low / Medium |
Write an article for the chapter newsletter (technical article, event write-up, member spotlight, etc.) | 2 hours per article |
| Newsletter copy editor Low / Medium |
Copy edit chapter newsletter | Up to 3 hours |
| Sponsorships Medium |
Identify potential sponsors or exhibitors for chapter meetings / PDC | 1 hour per sponsor |
| PDC Moderator Low / Medium |
Introduce speaker during PDC & assist with any in-room needs | 2 hours (+ PDC attendance) |
| Chapter representative Medium |
Staff ASSP booth at local / regional events | 2-4 hour shifts day-of, 30 minute summary after |
| Career Day presenter Low / Medium |
Represent chapter at local high school / technical college career day event | 2-3 hours planning; 2-3 hours for event |
| Public Relations Medium / High |
Send press releases to local media regarding chapter events | 1 hour per event |
| Meeting Greeter Low |
Provide a welcoming atmosphere for members attending chapter events | Arrive 30 minutes early to meeting (+ meeting attendance) |
| Partnerships Medium / High |
Serve as chapter liaison to governmental agencies, like-minded organizations, or other community groups | Up to 1 hour monthly |
| Phone bank Low / Medium |
Make phone calls to welcome new members, connect with current members, and reconnect with lapsed members | 1 hour per month of participation |
| CSP / ASP study group leader Medium |
Facilitate study group for chapter members working toward certification | 2 hours monthly |
| Member Recognition Medium |
Gather information about members doing great things so they can be recognized | 30 minutes – 1 hour per recognition |
| Student Champion / Liaison Medium / High |
Coordinate student-centered networking events for the chapter and serve as point of contact for student members who do not have a student section | Up to 2 hours per month + special events |
| Financial Assistant Medium |
Assist Chapter Treasurer with tracking various financial activities | Up to 2 hours per month + special events |
| New Member Liaison Low / Medium |
Providing welcome and orientation to new chapter members | Up to 2 hours per month |
MACEM and MEMA Seeking Business Partners for New Apprenticeship Program
Jan 24, 2018
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM) at Frederick Community College (FCC) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are seeking employers to partner with in creating a new emergency management apprenticeship program. Employers must be located in the state of Maryland but can be any type of business or organization that is in need of emergency management support.
“We are looking for employers to work with us to develop the next generation of emergency managers,” said Kathy Francis, executive director for emergency management at FCC. “Many different professions require emergency management, and connecting motivated students with employers looking to expand their emergency management capabilities is a win-win.”