The NEIL Chapter is seeking nominations for Treasurer. The chapter’s Treasurer is an elected, Executive Board position with a two year term beginning in July 2021.

The chapter treasurer ensures the chapter’s financial ability to serve its members. This volunteer leader manages chapter resources and funds, maintains and updates the chapter’s financial records, and provides leadership in financial responsibility and fund allocation. Click on the following link to view position qualifications and responsibilities. Click Here

Volunteer leadership opportunities are available within the NEIL Chapter for those interested in maximizing their ASSP membership experience. The opportunity to become a chapter leader will enhance your personal and professional leadership skills, and potentially prepare you for broader ASSP leadership roles. As an ASSP volunteer leader, you will benefit from connecting with a vast professional network, receiving leadership training, and accessing insights on the latest safety trends and innovations. These opportunities can spur career growth and ultimately lead to better job opportunities.

If you are interested in getting more involved or considering a chapter leadership role, please reach out to any board member or email the chapter’s Nomination Committee Chair directly anthony.stephens@comcast.net  

Have you ever thought about being more involved in the Chapter through a leadership position or know someone who would be interested? The NEIL Chapter is currently accepting officer nominations for the Treasurer and President-Elect positions for the 2021-2022 Chapter year. The Treasurer position is a two year term. The President-Elect position is a one year term. After completion of a one-year term, the President-Elect then becomes Chapter President for a one-year term.

Volunteer leadership opportunities are available within the NEIL Chapter for those interested in maximizing their ASSP membership experience. The opportunity to become a chapter leader will enhance your personal and professional leadership skills, and potentially prepare you for broader ASSP leadership roles. As an ASSP volunteer leader, you will benefit from connecting with a vast professional network, receiving leadership training, and accessing insights on the latest safety trends and innovations. These opportunities can spur career growth and ultimately lead to better job opportunities.

If you are interested in getting more involved or considering a Chapter Leadership role, please reach out to any Board Member or email: president@neil.assp.org

Click on the following link to view position qualifications and responsibilities. Click Here

Northeastern Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is looking for new sponsors! By becoming a sponsor, you can help build lasting relationships with the Chicagoland Environmental Health and Safety community, network with other local businesses, and get more exposure for your company.

Some sponsor benefits include your company logo and website links on the home page of the NEIL chapter website and opening remarks at the beginning of a sponsored meeting.

To become a sponsor or to learn more click here!

The Northeastern Illinois (NEIL) chapter 2020 ASSP NEIL Chapter Student Grant & ASSP Foundation Scholarship’s December 1st, 2020 application deadline is rapidly approaching. The awards are available to Full-Time students at Northern Illinois University (NIU) pursuing degrees in occupational safety and health, or a closely related field.

For full information see: https://neil.assp.org/niu-student-section/scholarshipsgrants/

While communities and states across the United States have enacted new measures and added travel and social distancing precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus, the need for personal protective equipment for those on the front-lines still remains high. Here at the NEIL American Society of Safety Professionals chapter we ask you to consider donating any PPE you may have spare including items such as:

• Masks
• Gowns
• Gloves
• Eye Protection
• Infection Control Kits
• Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfectant Wipes
• Thermometers

If you do intend to donate any of these items please double-check what the donation requirements are for the area/building you donating to. Listed below are a couple of websites with idea’s of where and how to donate. Feel free to check out your local police, firefighters, and hospital to see if they need donations as well!

https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/serve/Disaster/Pages/COVID-19-PPE-Donations.aspx

How to Donate Personal Protective Equipment in Illinois to Help Combat Coronavirus