Congratulations to all the 2019 Annual Safety Awards winners for an outstanding safety performance throughout 2018!
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April 11, 2019 – Tornado’s Don’t Care: Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Strategies
Greetings Safety Council Members!
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 11, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna. The official meeting notice is attached.
Our topic for this month is…
Tornado’s Don’t Care: Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Strategies, presented by Cody Brookover, Deputy Director, Portage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
- Tis’ the season, tornadoes can cause catastrophic loss. What are you doing to prepare?
- Is there a best way to prepare? What measures have currently been taken? Are they adequate?
- How does your business continuity procedures mesh with operational aspects of severe weather impacts?
Cody is the Deputy Director of the Portage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Cody came to Portage County in 2016 after serving 8 years on active duty in the Marine Corps, deploying internationally to combat zones and disaster sites with specialized security and response forces. He is a certified A.L.I.C.E active shooter response instructor, security instructor, and has an advanced degree in management.
This training is ideal for safety managers, human resources & emergency preparedness staff!
Come enjoy a delicious meal catered by “Guido’s”. Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members. ($5 fee will be charge for walk-ins including members who do not RSVP by deadline). Please note: no shows will be invoiced.
Please RSVP no later than 12pm on Monday, April 8, 2019.
Please make your check payable to: “Portage County Safety Council.” Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members (there’s a $5 fee for walk-ins including members who do not RSVP by deadline).
This Meeting is Sponsored By Ving!
May 10, 2018 – Annual Safety Awards
Greetings Safety Council Members!
Our next meeting is Thursday, May 10, 2018, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna. PLEASE NOTE: The ending time has been extended to due to the nature of this event.
This month will be our Annual Safety Awards & CEO DAY! Follow the link to view winners.
We’re very excited to announce that our special keynote speaker will be Brad Hurtig!
Brad Hurtig was a student-athlete in a small town in Northwest Ohio. Only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating workplace accident resulted in the amputation of both of Brad’s hands.
Through hard work and determination Brad soon rejoined his high school football team. In his senior year, Brad led his team defense, recording 111 tackles and receiving all-state honors all while playing with no hands. Brad’s inspirational story of triumph quickly captured national headlines.
Brad has been featured on ESPN, TEDx, CBS, NBC, Montel, and in The New York Times!
This training is ideal for everyone! Please invite everyone you can especially your CEO!!!
Please RSVP no later than 12pm on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Please make your check payable to: “Portage County Safety Council.” If you would like to pay by credit card prior to the event, please email us for an invoice. Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members.
This Meeting is Sponsored By 1-888-OhioComp!
Aug 10, 2017 – Effective Safety Teams & Leadership Panel: How to Cultivate Safety Habits in the Workplace.
Our next meeting is Thursday, August 10, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna. Sponsored by University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.
Effective Safety Teams & Leadership Panel: How to Cultivate Safety Habits in the Workplace.
Panel Speakers:
- Mike Dalton, HR Manager, Permco
- Mike O’Connor, EHS Manager, Schneller
- Al Gordon, Operations Manager, Schneller
Have questions for the panel? Please email them to the Safety Council by Tuesday, August 8. We’ll pick the top questions to ask our panel.
This training is ideal for HR managers, safety managers, CEO’s and all staff!
Please RSVP no later than 12pm on Monday, August 7, 2017.
Please make your check payable to: “Portage County Safety Council.” If you would like to pay by credit card prior to the event, please email us for an invoice. Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members.
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