Aiha-ncs developing World Outreach Initiative

AIHA-NCS Developing World Outreach Initiative
Minutes for the April 12, 2012 DWOI meeting and teleconference call at 5 pm until 6pm.
Present: Garrett Brown, Perry Gottesfeld, Karen Gunderson (by phone from Indonesia), Rich Hirsh, Mike Horowitz, David Hornung, and Nina Townsend.
Topics Discussed

1. 
   Welcome - Richard Hirsh
   

2. 
   Approval of February 23rd meeting minutes
   

Minutes approved.

3. 
   Committee Reports:
   

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  Request/Response (Mike/David)
  
  1. 
     Reference Materials:
     

1. 
   Update on reference book inventory:
   

David provided a brief update on the books project. We have received a few new books from the DWOI dinner meeting. Shohreh Kheradpir received these books but they haven't been inventoried yet.
There are two requests for shipments that have not yet been sent. One of the two shipments will be going to the Sudanese Embassy in Washington D.C., for shipment to Sudan via the Embassy, and the other shipment will go to Kadiri Shamusideen in Nigeria.

2. 
   Update on shipment deliveries:
   

See above.

3. 
   Update on remaining shipments:
   

See above.

4. 
   Update on book shipment request from Turkey (via Andrew Cutz):
   

The book list was sent to potential recipients in Turkey, but we received no response. David sent follow-up email on 4/17/12 and a recipient responded with an address to ship the requested books.

5. 
   Update on AIHA Social Concerns Committee project on electronic references:
   

No update on the AIHA SCC's book project.

6. 
   Other issues?
   

David provided an update on his email correspondence with Sarah Gruber regarding starting a conversation with AIHA Publications about getting digital access to their publications. Sarah Gruber said that the AIHA publications department was not interested for fear of piracy/loss of control over copies. David to follow-up with Sarah and suggest a meeting at the AIHce (email sent 4/18/12).

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  Publicity & Fundraising (Rich)
  
  1. 
     March dinner meeting wine auction proceeds:
     

$412 were raised through the wine auction, and many DWOIers (Rich, Garrett, and David) all went home with wonderful bottles of wine. Rich and Garrett discussed the auction and whether it would be better in the future to hold a raffle. Rich had discussed the options (raffle/silent auction) with Joe Barsky, Rob Kleinerman and others prior to the auction. Garrett thinks a raffle may get more funds, more participation and would be a better option for next time.

2. 
   NCS newsletter article, photos from Shohreh:
   

Shohreh took photos and gave photos to David. David to write the newsletter article and Rich will edit. Will send to Martin ASAP.

3. 
   UC Berkeley International Health Career Symposium:
   

Rich talked to about 20-25 undergradate students at this roundtable on Tuesday, April 10 and stirred up some interest for DWOI. In particular, a philosophy major, Miranda, wants to get involved in Occupational Health and Safety. Rich gave her some graduate program contact info, info on HESIS, and DWOI info. Rich handed out a few business cards at the Symposium and will hopefully hear from more interested people.
Perry has an internship opportunity. Perry will send the details to Rich to pass on to Miranda or other interested parties (completed).

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  Liaison Committee Update (Garrett)
  
  1. 
     CLSN training project proposal update:
     

DWOI hasn't yet paid International affiliate membership dues, costing $40/each, for Omana George of AMRC (their Health and Safety Officer) and Mohit Gupta of ANROAV.
Jas stated that Golder is putting on more OH Learning.com 5 day classes, which cost $800-$1000. Golder isn't organizing short courses any more. Garrett believes the days of low rate classes are gone. Now, courses are high quality/high cost.
Rich commented that many consultants and other organizations are using the OH Learning modules and there is a set cost for the BOHS final exams to be administered.
We discussed supporting another grassroots training program. Some options included Mohit Gupta, Darisman, or Athit Kong. Karen hasn’t heard from Darisman lately. Garrett thought Athit Kong would be a good option to organize a training in Cambodia.

2. 
   Mike Cooper – activities in Cambodia:
   

Mike didn’t provide many details on the meeting, but said it went well.

3. 
   Nina Townsend update on Central America plans:
   

Nisha Parikh will likely not be doing a project in Central America, but instead, may focus on doing something in India.
Nina is traveling to Venezuela in October and may be available around Oct 22, 2012. If any DWOI member has contacts in Venezuela, please let Nina know. Garrett said there’s a Venezuelan OHS association which contains individuals from the oil industry.
Nina is also traveling to Angola in June. (right before the AIHce). She doesn't believe she'll have any time to perform DWOI project work however.

4. 
   Karen Gunderson – update on activities in Indonesia, SKC equipment offer, Chevron equipment offer thru Nina, contact with Workplace Health Without Borders on asbestos project:
   

Karen met with people at the University of Indonesia. She gave them the DWOI donated books. The University is short on equipment -- they have two pumps and some rotameters (which are used as a primary standard). Next week Karen is going to talk to SKC about donating new equipment for the university. Karen talked about how she could support them. Karen is also applying for the PhD program there.
Karen is going to look into providing her own training in Indonesia, with DWOI financially supporting translation services or other related costs.

5. 
   Mike Ratelle – Thailand updates:
   

No update.

6. 
   Business Travel Coordination – any takers:
   

See Nina's update.

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  Website/Tools
  
  1. 
     Trevor Bausman – any new issues:
     

Karen to meet with Trevor in Indonesia. They'll send a DWOI photo. (Completed)

1. 
   Post meeting minutes
   
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  Other issues?
  

DWOI co-sponsored dinner meeting was a success! Feedback was excellent and David Rodriguez, the speaker was engaging. Great work DWOI!

4. 
   Next meeting date/action items
   

Next meeting scheduled for May 31st, 5-6pm