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Next Meeting

Next Meeting

If you have never been to a GLASC meeting, come check us out!  If you are already a member we look forward to seeing you again.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

Our speaker Lisa Layton will be presenting on Lighting Safety.

Lunch will be provided by The Andersons.

The meeting will take place at:

Subaru of Indiana Automotive – SIA Training & Reception Center

5500 Indiana 38

Lafayette, In 47905

 

Lunch begins at 11:30 with the presentation to follow starting at 12pm.

RSVP to Shelley Wuerthner at [email protected] by Monday January 11th.

 

 

2015 GLASC Expo and the 35th Anniversary of GLASC was a SUCCESS!!!

2015 GLASC Expo and the 35th Anniversary of GLASC was a SUCCESS!!!

Thanks so much to all Presenters, Attendees, Sponsors and Vendors!!!

  1. Check out the Pictures on our Media/ Pictures Page!
  2. Check out the attachments below- Speaker Presentations from Expo

Check out the Pictures on our Media/ Pictures Page and Speaker Presentations attached below!

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Refuse to be a Victim at GLASC- Art Burk 10-8-15

VPPPA Presentation at GLASC 10-8-15

Putting the Fire Back in HazMat Training at GLASC- Toby Frost 10-8-15

ELECTRICAL SAFETY at GLASC- RYAN HASSER 10-8-15

Employee Engagement and Safety at GLASC- Julia Bryan 10-8-15

Shoulder Injuries at GLASC- Dr. Daluga 10-8-15

Working through the pain of a work injury at GLASC- Dr. Shook 10-8-15

Neighborhood engagement, personal crime prevention and crime trends- Lt. Gossard- LPD

Neighborhood engagement, personal crime prevention and crime trends- Lt. Gossard- LPD

Community Involvement and Departmental Programs

If you missed our meeting this Wednesday, Lt. Brian Gossard from the LPD  presented Neighborhood engagement, personal crime prevention and crime trends (ATTACHED ABOVE YOU WILL FIND HIS PRESENTATION). We learned about a very helpful online tool called Next Door.  https://nextdoor.com/

http://www.wthr.com/story/29127510/lafayette-police-use-social-media-to-fight-crime

The 2015 GLASC Expo is just around the corner!

The 2015 GLASC Expo is just around the corner!

The 2015 GLASC Expo is just around the corner!  I hope you all will attend the event and come learn, network and celebrate the 35th anniversary of GLASC.

Attached is the brochure, listing out the speakers and topics for the day, as well as the registration form.  Please take advantage of the early bird discount.

2015 GLASC Seminar Brochure

GLASC Registration Form

Also, please forward this on to anyone you feel could benefit from attending.

Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.

August Meeting: Our next meeting will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015

August Meeting: Our next meeting will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Topic: Hazardous Materials

Presenter: Lt. Tobias Frost, Lafayette Fire Department

Lunch Sponsor: James Pressley- Hytes/ Safety Shoe Distributors

Lunch will begin at 11:30am with the presentation to follow starting at 12pm.

**  At 1pm we will plan to have a catwalk tour of SIA for anyone who is interested. 

Please RSVP by Monday Evening if you plan on attending for the meeting.

GLASC July 8th Meeting- RMS Safety- Kevin Beswick Presented on “Workplace Violence”

GLASC July 8th Meeting- RMS Safety- Kevin Beswick Presented on “Workplace Violence”

Workplace Violence

If you missed our meeting this Wednesday, Kevin Beswick presented on Workplace Violence (ATTACHED ABOVE YOU WILL FIND HIS PRESENTATION). We learned the differences between the types of workplace violence as well as suggestions on “Run/ Hide/ Fight”.

RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.® Surviving an Active Shooter Event

Thanks to RMS Safety for also being our lunch sponsor!

http://rms-safety.com/about/our-staff/

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Our next meeting will be Wednesday June 10, 2015

Our next meeting will be Wednesday June 10, 2015

JUNE Meeting: Our next meeting will be Wednesday June 10, 2015.

****PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOW BACK AT SUBARU!!!!****

Subaru of Indiana Automotive- SIA Training & Reception Center

5500 Indiana 38

Lafayette, IN 47905

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Topic: Walk through Inspection Process

Presenter: Aaron Miller, Wilcox Environmental

Lunch Sponsor: Wilcox Environmental

Lunch will begin at 11:30am with the presentation to follow starting at 12pm.

Networking Opportunities:

The mission of the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council is to:

  • Develop professional relationships among members
  • Facilitate a free exchange of information
  • Provide a forum for solving mutual problems
  • Promote a pro-active approach to safety issues

To ensure that our members are getting the most out of our meetings and to re-focus the mission of our group, the GLASC board has decided to provide time at the end of each meeting to bring up any safety topics that may need professional suggestions.

So, if you have any topics that you’d like to discuss after the main presentation, please feel free to bring them with you to the next meeting! Hopefully another member may be able to offer suggestions!

Giveaways. Looking for a fun way to reach the other members of GLASC? We’ve had raffles the past couple of months for our members, giving away products such as popcorn by ConAgra and Safety Watches by Watch Off. If your company would be willing to give-away products to raffle off, contact John or Genevieve. Who doesn’t love free stuff?!

GLASC Dues. Please try to get these turned in as soon as possible. You can bring them to the meeting or have them sent to our P.O. Box. The Membership form and other info is attached. If you have any questions regarding your membership status or dues, please contact our Treasurer, Stephanie Lancaster, at [email protected].

Save the Date. Our JULY Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at SIA Training Center.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive- SIA Training & Reception Center

5500 Indiana 38

Lafayette, IN 47905

Topic: Workplace Violence

Presenter: Kevin Beswick, RMS Safety

Lunch Sponsor: RMS Safety

Feel free to contact any GLASC member about any questions or concerns you may have.

President: John Sanders [email protected]

Vice President: Bobby Williams [email protected]

Secretary: Genevieve Viduya [email protected]

Treasurer: Stephanie Lancaster [email protected]

Trustee: Marci Spitznagle [email protected]

Trustee: Mitch Wilson [email protected]

Trustee: Eric Meadors [email protected]

Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities:

The mission of the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council is to:

  • Develop professional relationships among members
  • Facilitate a free exchange of information
  • Provide a forum for solving mutual problems
  • Promote a pro-active approach to safety issues

To ensure that our members are getting the most out of our meetings and to re-focus the mission of our group, the GLASC board has decided to provide time at the end of each meeting to bring up any safety topics that may need professional suggestions.

So, if you have any topics that you’d like to discuss after the main presentation, please feel free to bring them with you to the next meeting! Hopefully another member may be able to offer suggestions!

May Meeting

May Meeting

May Meeting: Our next meeting will be Wednesday May 13, 2015 at CONAGRA FOODS in Brookston.

****PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING!!!!****

162 E 900 S-  Brookston, IN 47923

Topic: Agricultural Confined Spaces

Presenter: Mike Manning, Purdue University

Lunch Sponsor: Conagra Foods