St. Louis Chapter president Chris Patton of Maryland Heights, MO, presented the donation along with Region V vice president Jack Vetter, P.E., CSP, of St. Peters, MO, to the ASSE Foundation September 13 at ASSE's headquarters in Des Plaines, IL.

"We support the ASSE Foundation and its continuing mission of advancing the safety profession and protecting the safety and health of all Americans," said Patton, on behalf of the St. Louis Chapter's over 470 members located throughout Missouri.

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 will award nearly $50,000 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 and celebrating its 90th anniversary, 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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