DES PLAINES, IL (June 18, 2003) --- Illustrating their dedication to workplace safety and education, the American Society of Safety Engineers' (ASSE) Colorado Chapter, based in Denver, recently donated $1,810 to the ASSE Foundation.

The donation from the ASSE Colorado Chapter will help support the Foundation's programs including college scholarships, professional development, and research in the field of occupational safety, health and the environment. Colorado Chapter Government Affairs Chair Bervin Hall of Parker, CO, lead the effort in motivating members to donate to the Foundation. Colorado Chapter members raised $905 from chapter meetings, and the chapter matched this amount. The Colorado Chapter is hosting ASSE's annual Professional Development Conference this June 22-25 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

ASSE Colorado Chapter president Daniel McClain of Littleton, CO, said, "Our chapter is proud to support the ASSE Foundation in its mission of advancing the safety and health profession through such efforts as college safety scholarships and beneficial research to create a safer workplace."

Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. This year the Foundation awarded nearly $60,000 in annual scholarships to occupational safety, health and environment college students. Funding for the Foundation comes from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members - individual and through chapters countrywide for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development. For more information on the Foundation and its programs visit www.asse.org/foundat.htm.

Founded in 1911, the non-profit ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. Contact ASSE at www.asse.org for more information.

     

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