American Society of Safety Engineers
Long Beach Chapter
P.O. Box 8183, Long Beach, CA 90808-0183
OPENING :
The Executive Committee Meeting of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Long Beach Chapter was called to order by Robin Thorne at 7:02 AM on February 25, 2015 via a conference call.
MEMBERS PRESENT: (Quorum Present)
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Robin Thorne, Chapter President
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Tom Butler, Government Affairs
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Richard Sestokas, Secretary
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Simone Vu, Delegate
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Robert Kestenbaum, Vice President
Steve Comley, Professional Development
Cornelius Lacks, President Elect
Joann Blayney, Membership
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
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Ramon Martinez, Treasurer
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
(Motion #1)
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Motion by R. Thorne to approve the minutes of the previous meetings, January 21, 2015 and October
15, 2014, Second by T. Butler; Motion approved unanimously
CHAIR/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Presidents Report
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R. Thorne reported that the February breakfast meeting was an overall success; the topic was interesting and the venue (Bixby Breakfast Club) worked out well
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R. Thorne will be attending the Region 1 Spring ROC meeting in April on behalf of the chapter
Financial
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R. Thorne stated that the chapter bank account has a positive balance of $9,092.32.
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T. Butler asked if the bank account balance included the $2,000 the chapter received from the October
2014 JTS; R. Thorne was unsure and informed the committee she will look into it and report back
Membership
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1 new member has joined the chapter
Special Projects
 S. Comley provided an update on the May 15’ Full Day PDC Seminar and had the following requests:
 Volunteers are needed to work with speakers; further information regarding the responsibilities will be sent to committee members via email
 Executive Committee/Chapter Members assist him with finding vendors that will sponsor the event
Jobs
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No new jobs to report
Nominations Committee
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Volunteers are needed to serve as officers for 2015/2016
Government Affairs
(Motion #2)
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Motion by T. Butler requesting chapter support for the following CalOSHA/Office of Emergency
Services initiatives:
 Early earthquake warning systems
 Earthquake retrofits/reinforcing of structures in the City of Los Angeles
Second by R. Thorne; Motion approved unanimously

American Society of Safety Engineers
Long Beach Chapter
P.O. Box 8183, Long Beach, CA 90808-0183
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T. Butler reported that CalOSHA is proposing changes in the Heat GISO 3395 standards that may go into effect on May 1, 2015 depending on approval of the amendments by the Office of Administrative
Law; information on the proposed changes will be distributed to the committee via email
CHAPTER YEAR
General Meeting Planning Update
Month
1. Sept 14’
2. Oct 14’
3. Nov 14’
4. Dec 14’
5. Jan 15’
6. Feb 15’
7. Mar 15’
8. Apr 15’*
9. May 15’
10. Jun 15’
Coordinator
S. Comley
S. Comley
R. Kestenbaum
S.Vu
None
R. Thorne
None
R. Sestokas and R. Thorne
S. Comley
Coordinator not identified
Topic
Transportation Safety
Holiday Charity Event
Dark
Dark
Complete
Joint Technical Symposium
Represented Worker Safety
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Long Beach EOC Tour
Full Day PDC Seminar
Possible topic, Harbor Cruise
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Complete
R. Martinez to Assist Complete
Time Management for the Safety Professional Complete
*Note: April event will be held on the 3 rd week of the due to commitments at the Long Beach EOC
COMMUNICATION
Website and Social Media
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No information to report
Newsletter
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R. Kestenbaum requested that a committee member submit an article to be included in the upcoming newsletter
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R. Kestenbaum reported that the newsletter distribution target date is March 6 th
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS DISCUSSED:
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C. Lacks has informed the committee that he has moved away from the area and will no longer serve; the committee thanked him for his service to the chapter
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R. Sestokas and R. Thorne discussed the April EOC tour; the topics of where to order boxed lunches for attendees and what type of gift to present to the speakers were discussed; further follow-up at the next Executive Committee Meeting is required
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A question to the committee was presented – Should we spend chapter funds to advertise in the hopes of recruiting new members?
; the committee agreed that plan on what intended results must be presented prior to consideration
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R. Thorne reported that the chapter will fund a one-time scholarship in honor of Don Rhodes ($750) and Frank Wente ($750) (see Motion #2 in October 15, 2014 minutes); possible award ideas, which are to be decided at a later date, include:
 Students studying an Occupational Safety track at Cal State Univ Dominguez Hills
 OTI Programs/Courses at Cal State Univ Dominguez Hills
 CSP Preparation Courses
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 AM by Robin Thorne. The next general meeting will be held on April 22, 2015 at the Long Beach Emergency Operations Center (EOC); 2990 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA. It will be a lunch meeting starting at 11:30 AM. The next Executive Committee meeting will be at 7:00 AM on March 18, 2015 via conference call.

Minutes submitted by:
Richard Sestokas
American Society of Safety Engineers
Long Beach Chapter
P.O. Box 8183, Long Beach, CA 90808-0183