American Society of Safety Engineers News |
Michael Nowak |
for immediate release |
DES PLAINES, IL (October 4, 2005) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation recently announced the funds available through the Delmar E. Tally Professional Development Grant. The grant program provides assistance to ASSE members as they advance their occupational safety, health and environmental careers through certification study courses, professional development seminars and educational conferences.
The Delmar E. Tally Professional Development Grant was established by ASSE members Del and Betty Tally of Austin, TX. Del Tally, P.E., CSP, served as 1985-1986 ASSE national president and past Foundation Chair. He also received ASSE's highest honor, Society Fellow, in recognition of his dedication and support of the safety profession. Betty Tally, CSP, CHST, OHST, previously served as president of ASSE's Central Texas Chapter.
Nearly $10,000 in educational grants was awarded to ASSE members since the programs inception in 2001. The grants range from $250 to $1,500 awards, and applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2005. Grant applicants must be an ASSE member, and they must complete an application stating how a grant can help with their continuing education efforts in the occupational safety, health and environmental profession. The grants will be awarded during ASSE''s annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition June 2006 in Seattle, WA. For applications and more information visit the ASSE Foundation's website www.asse.org/foundat.htm.
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. 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.
Formed in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its 30,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information check ASSE's website at www.asse.org.