February 2006 HESP Newsletter

	Meeting Notes
	Meeting Sponsor Synopsis
	Upcoming Events

Volume 21, Number 2, February 2006

Meeting Notes

Meeting Announcement

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Location: American Serbian Club on the South Side
Meeting Sponsor: Deckman
Speaker:TBA
Subject: TBA

Agenda

Attitude Adjustment	5:00 p.m.
Buffet	6:00 p.m.
Host Presentation	6:45 p.m.
Business Meeting	7:30 p.m.

Business Meeting Minutes

Call to Order: President-Elect, Dan Procupp, called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M. Dan introduced our sponsor for the evening, Grainger, who was having a mini trade show. Attendees visited each table to get acquainted with the vendor and their products. Vanessa Kostic, Grainger, introduced each sponsor, who gave a brief statement.

The list of sponsors follows:

• 3M
• Advance Transformers
• Aearo, Inc
• Best Fit Gloves
• Brady
• CooperBussmann
• Dewalt
• Hubbell
• Gillette
• Grainger
• Kidde
• Lyon Workspace Products
• Milwaukee Tools
• North
• Ridgid Tool Company
• Square D
• Stanley Proto
• Werner Ladder

At the conclusion of the mini trade show, many GREAT prizes were given away based on a drawing that awarded those who visited each and every vendor.

Business Meeting: Dan called the meeting to order at 7:46 P.M. The minutes of the January 2006 meeting were approved as printed. The attendance for this evening's meeting was as follows: 28 hospital members; 27 associate members; and 26 guests. The actual count was 103.

Treasurer's Report: Dick Barker -- Dick read the Treasurer's report. It was approved as read. The 50/50 raffle was drawn. Arthur J. Probola won $105.00

New Members: No new members were approved this evening.

Guests: We had a great group of guys from Allegheny General Hospital, Thanks Guys!

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education: Michael Bryer -- No Report.

Newsletter: Ron Lukcic -- Ron thanked all of our advertisers and stressed that the deadline for corrections will be this Friday. As usual, Ron is looking for articles of interest and/or humor for the newsletter.

Codes and Regulations: Bill Brooks -- No Report.

ASHE: No Report.

Biomed: Dan Procupp -- No Report.

Membership: Brenda Henwood -- No report.

Holiday Party: Chuck Froetschel -- As previously stated, we will be looking for a new theme for this year's holiday party. Chuck said that he is looking for suggestions, ideas and volunteers for the party committee. See Chuck or look for his contact information on the back of the newsletter.

Picnic: Bruce Saddler -- Bruce has set the date for the Washington Wild Things game and tailgate party -- Saturday, July 15, 2006. We need to know who will be attending by the 3rd week of June. Look for information in the mail by mid May.

Web Site/Marketing: Alice Hoffmaster (The Write Design) -- Alice said she is looking for articles of interest to put on the web site. Employment ads would also be appreciated. Alice also asked that we go to the web site to confirm registration for the newsletter.

Old Business: No Report.

New Business: Dan suggested that we form a committee to find vendors to sponsor our meetings. He said that we are booked until September. See Dan or Roy to help out with this worthwhile cause.

Adjournment: There being no further business, Dan adjourned the meeting at 8:14.

Respectfully submitted,
Frank Rutledge, Secretary

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February's Meeting Sponsor

HESP extends its thanks and appreciation to the vendors.

Grainger supplies North Safety Products throughout the USA.

North Manufactures Safety products to bring any organization into OSHA Compliance. Our product line includes protection for:

Head - Eyes - Hands - Respiratory - Footwear -
First Aid - First Responders - Hearing

Thank you again for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Jim Lanz; North Safety Products,
Office 716 836 3582 Cell 716 570 3267

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3M has matting to fit all of your needs!

Workers and employers have known for years that the work place can be a source of risk to injury-due to slip and fall and also musculoskeletal disorders. 3M has the matting for you.

Safety-Walk work area matting: Cushion Matting, Fitigue-Resistant Matting, Wet Area Matting

Safety-Walk (peel and stick slip resistant tapes and treads from coarse to fine
resilient treads.

Entrance Matting (inside and outside)

Clean Walk Mats

Rob Lindenfelser, Commercial Care Division
Voice Mail: 888-400-0460 Email: rlindenfelser@mmm.com

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Duracell Procell Batteries

At Duracell, we recognize that people using batteries in the workplace have special requirements. In hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the world, Duracell Procell Batteries keep critical electronic equipment alive and working.

All Duracell Procell batteries are manufactured to rigorous specifications to meet the high standards of durability and longevity professional users expect.

• Long Lasting and Dependable -- even after 7 years storage
• Lasts up to 10 times longer that Super Heavy Duty Zinc Carbon Batteries.
• Long Service Life at high drain discharges
• Require no special method of disposal
• No added mercury
• Operates in temperature extremes of -20C -- 54C
• Date Coded to ensure Freshness -- 7 Year Shelf life
• Economical Bulk Packaging for Professional Applications.

D Battery C Battery AA Battery 9V Battery AAA Battery

PC1300 PC1400 PC1500 PC1604 PC2400

Roger Kaden, Account Executive
Duracell Professional Products
Phone 708-562-1471 Fax 708- 562-1472

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The Ridge Tool Company

Thank you for allowing me to show my companies products at the HESP meeting on 02/08/06.

RIDGID makes tools for the plumbing and heating market.

We make pipe wrenches, tubing cutters, threading and grooving machines, drain cleaners, diagnostic equipment and Propress copper joining systems.

I would be happy to demonstrate my equipment for anyone who may be interested.

Thank you again.
Tim Broderick, The Ridge Tool Company, District Manager -- Western Pa.
Cell 412-551-8085 Fax 412-704-0241

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Calendar of Events for Upcoming Sponsors

April: Filtech -- Topic: USP 797-Bring Pharm

May: Mini-Trade Show Event --Topic: To Be Announced

June: Deval -- Topic: Boilers

October: Grainger -- Topic: To Be Announced

If you would like to be a meeting sponsor in 2006,
please contact Dan Procupp .

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