Left: Baton Rouge ASSE members Barry Abshire, Glenn Crowe and Don Jones (far right) present a check for $7,500 for the Foundation to Edwin P. Granberry Jr., past ASSE Foundation Chair. (ASSE photo)

DES PLAINES, IL (August 19, 2002) - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation announced today the new college scholarship, "Greater Baton Rouge Chapter - Don Jones Excellence in Safety Scholarship", available for Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) students. Beginning this year, one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to undergraduates working toward an occupational safety and health degree at SLU in Hammond, LA.

ASSE's Baton Rouge Chapter recently presented $7,500 to the Foundation this past June at ASSE's annual conference in Nashville, TN, to help establish the scholarship program. Over the past year, the chapter has raised $10,000 for this fund.

Don Jones, CSP, P.E., of Baton Rouge, LA, serves as safety manager and global expert partner at the Dow Chemical Company. Jones has remained an active ASSE member, at the national, regional and chapter level. He currently serves as ASSE's Practices and Standards Council vice president and as administrator of the ASSE Management Practice Specialty. He also served various positions with the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, including chapter president. He received ASSE's Edward Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award in 2001. In addition, Jones chairs the Southeastern Louisiana University Safety and Health Advisory Committee.

Specifics on how to apply and qualify for the "Greater Baton Rouge Chapter - Don Jones Excellence in Safety Scholarship" and other scholarships can be found at the ASSE Foundation's website at www.asse.org/foundat.htm under scholarship program or by calling 847-699-2929. The Foundation will award nearly $50,000 in annual scholarships this year for students pursuing a degree in the occupational safety, health and environmental field. The Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from now until December 1, 2002.

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.

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is dedicated to protecting people, property and the environment. Its over 30,000 members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. For more information visit ASSE's website www.asse.org.

     

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