Region X Vppa Bod Meeting Minutes

REGION X VPPA BOD MEETING MINUTES

October 5, 2016

Attendees:

Attendees: Michelle Steeler, Jack Griffith, Rocky Simmons, Marjorie Brice, Jeff Carlson, Max Van Valey

Absent: Liz Norton, Eddie Larson,Tim Taylor,

Agencies: John Geppert, (WA), Mark E Hurliman (OR), Carol Henning (DOE),Sharon Perkins WA, Darren James, (WA)

Absent: Michael Bowles (AK), Derek Engard, Federal OSHA Sharell Lien, OR-OSHA Conference Coordinator

Planning Committee Members Present at Meeting: None

Safety Topic

Jeff Carlson: Small fire occurred in home that required a fire extinguisher. Daughter woke him up and he found a fire in the son’s bedroom, but no kids in the bedroom, since he was sleeping downstairs. The burningitem was a hover board along with shirts that were under the board. The fire extinguisher, normally stored in the house, had been moved to the motorhome so was not available for use. Made the decision to pick up and throw the hover board out of the house. Minor burn spot on the hardwood floor and smoke in the house.

The fire started when the hover board was charging and he did not know that his son had bought this item.

Lessons Learned: Fire extinguishers should be in various areas for staging for use and a fire plan. Reminder that during fall everyone should change the batteries on the fire alarm and CO alarms, as well as check your fire extinguishers.

BOD / AGENCY / PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Agency Reports:

•WA - John Geppert

-Networking meeting in November at Starbucks.

•OR – Mark Hurliman

-Will be attending a couple of conferencesduring October and November.

•DOE-Idaho -Carol Henning

-Finished Idaho lab recertification review. Lab recommended to retain star

-DOE working on improvement process for future goals implementation.

Financial Report: Jack Griffith

• Discussion regarding Well Fargo reputation
• Discussion of changing banks due to current issues related to Wells Fargo
• Jack is exploring the move of Region X bank accounts to a possible new bank. In process of due diligence. Board will review for possible move to a new bank.
• Status of current financial report was presented.
• Purchased a case to use for transportation of items for shows.

Approve Prior Board of Director Minutes:

August 29, 2016

Rocky Simmons made motion to approve the minutes and Max VanValey seconded.

Motion approved by the Board

National Report – Michelle Steeler

-Attending the National meeting in November. No current news.

Region X Report: Michelle Steeler

• Website Updates
• 2017 Conference information is loaded.

• Date for November Conference Call
• November 30th.

2017 Conference Planning

• Track Lead Reports
• Track leads are working on the various subjects for the 2017 Safety Summit.
• Other (pre-conference event, keynote, colors, etc.)
• Rocky Simmons has the colors confirmed
• Eddie Larson organizing a bowling event.

Region X Committee Reports:All

-Awards Committee: (Rocky Simmons) Communication to sites for award application

Vendor Opportunities and Assignment – Liz Norton

• Updated Outreach Schedule
• Michelle to contact Liz to have list available at the October Meeting
• Booth Assignments
• Michelle reported re-orders lanyards, pens, pins are in process for use at the conferences.

2016/2017Region X Conference/Meeting Schedule:

October 24 & 25, 2016: Spokane, WA (10/24/16 - Board Meeting - 10/25/16 Board/Planning Committee)

November 2016: TBD

February 67, 2017: Hilton, Vancouver

2016 National BoardMeetings:

November 2- Board Meeting in Phoenix, AZ (Michelle)

No Congressional Outreach due to elections

August 2017 – National Conference, New Orleans

Motion made by Margie Brice and seconded by Jack Griffith to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.

Marjorie Brice

Secretary Region X VPPA