|
Season’s Greetings MEHA Members!
On behalf of the MEHA Executive Board, this conveys our best wishes for a happy holiday season to all
MEHA members and their families.
With 2012 fast approaching MEHA is in the final stages of preparation for the MEHA Annual Education
Conference. In addition to a not-to-be-missed educational program, the AEC provides the opportunity
for the association to honor MEHA members who have made exceptional contributions to MEHA
and the profession during the past year, and to hold our annual election for vacant executive board
positions. Your participation is welcome – plan to attend the AEC, make an award nomination, and run
for an executive board position. Keep reading for more information about MEHA activities and how you
can participate.
***MEHA Election and Awards Nomination Deadlines – December 10, 2011!!!***
MEHA Election:
You are needed on the MEHA Executive Board! The deadline for election nominations for president-elect, member-at-large, and Upper Peninsula representative is December 10, 2011. Contact Joe Crigier, Nominations and Resolutions Committee Chair at 517-241-1389 to be a candidate for a MEHA executive board position. The MEHA election will be held during the 2012 annual education conference.
MEHA Awards:
MEHA’s exceptional service awards will be presented during the 2012 AEC. Use the award nomination form included at the end of this newsletter to nominate deserving individuals for the
following awards:
• LaRue L. Miller, Life Achievement Award
• Samuel M. Stephenson, Sanitarian of the Year Award
• David H. McMullen, Young Professional of the Year Award
• Distinguished Service Award – Member
• Distinguished Service Award – Non Member
• Honorary Member
E-mail (link) award nominations by December 10, 2011 to Gene Paez, Awards Committee Chair.
Conferences, seminars, and events:
Opportunities to learn about emerging issues in the environmental health field, and to network with fellow environmental health professionals and MEHA colleagues are on tap for the New Year. Make plans to attend these conferences in 2012:
January 10-13, 2012
Kellogg Center, Lansing, MI
February 1-2, 2012
Thomas Edison Inn
500 Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron, MI 48060
Further information can be found at our website: www.mimosq.org or by contacting Randy Knepper by phone (989-755-5751) or via email. (link)
February 7-9, 2012
Springhill Suites/Marriott
111 S. Marketplace Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48917
UPEHA Annual Educational Conference
February 22-24, 2012
Ramada Inn, Marquette, MI
March 12 - 13, 2012
McCamly Plaza / Kellogg Arena
Battle Creek, MI
The 68th MEHA Annual Education Conference (AEC) is March 28-30, 2012 at the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites. Roll with MEHA for three days of skill building, hands on workshops and interactive sessions. The deck is stacked with educational enrichment, professional growth and networking opportunities. Increase your odds of success in environmental public health with MEHA.
Topics include:
• Foodborne Illness Training for EH Professionals
• Cross Connection Control with Tour of a Local Business
• Public Swimming Pool and Splash Pad Training
• City of Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant Tour
• Mercury School Refresher Course
• Cold Weather Water Well Drilling Methods
• Sanitary Surveys 101
March 27, 2012 6:00 pm - Join us for early registration and refreshments
March 28, 2012 8:30 am - Conference Opening Session
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites 100 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49007
Phone (269)343-3333
Endowment Committee Update:
The Endowment Committee held another successful golf outing on August 26th. We golfed at a new course this year, Marywood Golf Course, near Battle Creek. Both the weather and the course were beautiful! The Committee, with the help of many dedicated MEHA supporters, raised $750.07 for the Endowment Fund. There were 38 golfers and 7 event sponsors. We are planning to go back for another outing in August 2012.
Our next fundraising event will be the annual Silent Auction. The Auction will be held during the Annual Educational Conference in Kalamazoo on March 28 – 30, 2012. The Committee is actively seeking donations for the auction. Donations can be anything from a handmade item to a weekend getaway. Examples of previous donations include: handmade jewelry, handmade towels, handmade dog bowl stand, watches, framed artwork, ipod shuffle, weekend stay at Beaver Island, golf outing packages, chocolate gift basket, handmade furniture, wine tasting certificate and hotel stays. All donations are tax deductible.
Endowment Fund SCHOLARSHIPS are available! The scholarships are available for college students. For details visit the website at www.meha.net click on “membership” and “scholarships”. All paperwork must be received by February 1, 2012. If you have any questions about the Endowment Committee, our events or making a donation, please contact Tricia Dreier at 616-355-1339 or by email. (link)
MEHA Continuing Education Committee Report - October 24, 2011:
A Continuing Education Committee meeting was held at the Genesee County Health Department, Flint on October 24, 2011. Members present: Barbra Nickels (Chairperson), members absent: Ruth Habalewsky, Paul Barry. The following continuing education applications were approved:
2011 Individual Applications:
Dawn Pickard SEMEHA Oct. 14, 2011 2.5 Gen hrs., 2.0 Food hrs.
Tammy Trzcinski-Green SEMEHA Oct. 14, 2011 2.5 Gen, 1.0 Food hrs.
John Demerjian NRA Worksheet Packet Oct. 17, 2011 1.0 Food hrs.
2011 Group Applications:
11-14F Temp. Food Training June 14, 2011 1.25 Food hrs.
11-15 SWMEHA Oct. 7, 2011 2.0 Gen hrs. 11-15F SWMEHA Oct. 7, 2011 2.0 Food hrs.
The next CEU committee meeting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the Genesee County Health Dept. Respectfully Submitted, Barbra Nickels, R.S., CEU Committee Chairperson.
Licensure Update:
In the New Year MEHA will be increasing its activity on the licensure front. Steve Hall, MEHA licensure committee chair, and Tyrone Sanders of PAA, met with Senator Nofs staff on November 16th to plan our next steps for the licensure effort. We’re expecting a report by the first of the year from Governor Snyder’s committee which has been assessing Michigan’s professional licensing programs. The report may provide us with insight on our best approach for licensure or mandatory registration. Our goal is to have a bill introduced in Michigan’s Senate in February, 2012.
Suggestions from MEHA members are always welcome. Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for
MEHA board members are posted at www.meha.net.
Best Regards and Merry Christmas!
|
|
|
Calendar of Events |
|
|
MEHA's Calendar can be found online here. (link)
|
|
|
MEHA is working hard to keep the membership updated. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or comments by sending an email to: emails@meha.net |
|
