Date: [INSERT DATE]
To: [INSERT NAME]
From: [INSERT NAME]
Re: 2016 Governor’s Safety & Health Conference Proposal
Dear [INSERT NAME],
I am requesting approval to attend the 35th annual Governor’s Safety and Health Conference
(GSHC), April 6-7 in Anchorage, Alaska. The field of Safety and Health is always evolving and
in economic challenging times it is critical to learn and be able to plan for new regulatory
requirements coming this year and that are planned into the future as well as be able to learn / see
new products and services developed as economic and new challenges over the past year became
evident.
This event is one I know I can find answers and meet with authorities on matters pertinent to
[INSERT COMPANY NAME], and discover potential cost saving ideas that we would benefit
from along with actionable items that are directly applicable to my role and current projects,
including:
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The Governor’s Safety and Health conference is the largest Safety and Health conference in
Alaska, focusing on the S&H needs of the industry frontline. It is noted for the quality and
diversity of its speakers, the caliber of its programming and the engaged audience it attracts. To
get a sense of what the conference has to offer, I encourage you to visit the conference’s website
at: www.akgshc.com. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview:
The Conference is a two day event, that also offers Pre-Conference OSHA 10 hour General
Industry & Construction classes. The two full days with five concurrent sessions to choose
between and will offer two general sessions. This event for the first time will host a regulatory
panel discussion covering what to expect as focus this next year, where we’re headed, etc. all
covered by the Federal / State / and Research organizations on Safety. A surprise Keynote will
cover the “True Cost of Safety”. The State will recognize Innovations and Excellence in Safety
of companies and individuals vital to safety throughout the state. Post conference hazard
recognition workshops are also being planned.
Plus, the program includes valuable opportunities for me to network with my peers from leading
companies in many industries. I can not only meet them face-to-face but also have a chance to
problem-solve and get boots-on-the-ground reports on how new Safety and Health products and
solutions are actually performing in the real world.
The return on investment for this event makes it a real value. Here's a breakdown of my
approximate conference attendance costs:
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Airfare/Travel: [$IF APPLICABLE]
Hotel: X NIGHTS AT [$IF APPLICABLE]
Registration Fee: [$AMOUNT] (Check for current pricing)
Transportation: [$AMOUNT]
Incidentals: [$IF APPLICABLE]
TOTAL: $ XXX
Earlier registration will allow us to get the early bird rates. If desired, I would be willing to
debrief my colleagues by sharing the major strategies, key takeaways and action items I have
learned that can help [COMPANY NAME] develop a more dynamic and effective Safety and
Health Program.
Thank you for your consideration of my request and look forward to your reply.
Regards,