About the ASSE West Tennessee Chapter

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), West Tennessee Chapter had elected officers that included Associate Members in 1966. The ASSE Headquarters in Chicago refused Mr. Tom Nolen, (MLG&W)), the delegate to Chicago for the 1967 National Meeting, admission as the Chapter was being placed on probation. The local Chapter accepted this action and dissolved itself. Several members continued to pay National Dues and keep the ASSE Membership.

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE is guided by a 16-member Board of Directors, which consists of 8 regional vice presidents; three council vice presidents; Society president, president-elect, senior vice president, vice president of finance and executive director. ASSE has 13 practice specialties, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections.

ASSE's 100th Anniversary

The American Society of Safety Engineers will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2011. Founded in 1911 as the United Association of Casualty Inspectors, the Society was formed in the wake of tragic events such as the March 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City where 146 young girls and women lost their lives in a workplace tragedy that drew the attention to the need for workplace safeguards and regulations.  As its 100th anniversary nears the 30,000 plus members of ASSE, the world’s oldest and largest professional safety organization, look forward to commemorating 100 years of dedicated service to workplace safety and health.

To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Society, we look forward to:

• Celebrating the accomplishments and professionalism of its members
• Building on its leadership in protecting people property and the environment and
• Launching its vision for the future of the safety profession

The Society ’s 100th year theme is:

Your Safety is our Business. Your Future is our Mission.

http://www.asse.org/100/

Memphis Proud to be Hosting Region 7 ROC Meeting

West Tennessee chapter is proud to be hosting the ASSE region 7 ROC (Regional Operating Committee) Friday 18th Sept at the Holiday Inn Select Hotel Poplar Ave. The chapter meeting will be held in conjunction with the ROC meeting and the key note Speaker is Mr Darryl Hill President Elect. The meeting will start at 11.30am and we would love as members to come. RSVP to president@westtn.asse.org.

Mr. Darryl Hill, ASSE President Elect will address the state of safety as the Keynote for the September Meeting.