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Chesapeake ASSE Newsletter
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS
CHESAPEAKE CHAPTER
PO Box 8104
Elkridge, MD 21075
Chapter Phone # 443-492-9018
www.chesapeakeasse.org
President’s Message – March 2015
Unfortunately we had to cancel the February Chapter meeting due to weather. We are going to try to have Eric Hansen do his
presentation at another monthly meeting.
Our March meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015. Joe Xavier, EHS Director for Alban Cat, will be doing a
presentation on Caterpillar’s START safety program. The meeting is being held at the White Marsh Branch of the Baltimore
County Public Library.
We will be conducting our election of officers, for 2015-2016, at the March meeting. Thanks to Dick Furst, Peter Holzberg, and
Jim Lewis for serving as the Nominations and Elections Committee. The slate of officers is listed below in this newsletter.
Registration is open for our annual PDC in April. Individual registration is still only $95.00, quite a bargain for an all day
conference. We can still use more vendors/exhibitors and/or sponsors. If you know of any prospects, please let me know.
As our new officers are elected, it won’t be long (July 1, 2015) until they take office. Through the years we have had a
dedicated group of officers and other members who have kept this Chapter running. If you have ever considered getting more
involved in the Chapter, the transition into the new year with the new officers would be a great time to step up. If you have
any questions about serving the Chapter, feel free to contact me or any of the incoming officers.
We are always looking for feedback from Chapter members on things like meeting topics & locations, how we can better serve
you, or whatever else may be on your mind. If you have any questions, comments, and/or suggestions, please contact me at
443-324-7687 or pwheltle@marylandracing.com.
Hope to see you soon at a Chapter event
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Patrick Wheltle - Chesapeake Chapter President
March Chapter Meeting
Caterpillar’s START Program Overview
Join us for the March chapter meeting when our very own Joe Xavier, EH&S Director for Alban Tractor will give a program
overview of Caterpillar’s START program. START is Caterpillar’s acronym for Supervisor Training in Accountability and
Recognition Techniques. Produced for supervisors and managers working on the frontline, S.T.A.R.T. will arm your team with
leadership skills to drive safety culture excellence. S.T.A.R.T. utilizes an engaging storyline and timeless message to explain
why safety accountability works, how a positive safety culture impacts the bottom line and what supervisors can do to inspire
strong performance. The video case study follows a company on the path to zero-incident performance, a journey that
confronts typical roadblocks to safety excellence and reveals the stepping stones to true culture change. Supervisors will gain
a greater understanding of effective management principles and how they impact safety perceptions and actions throughout
the company.
Lunch will be served.
Location:
Baltimore County Public Library - White Marsh Branch
8133 Sandpiper Circle
Baltimore, MD 21236-4973
Parking/Directions:
Parking available on site.
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time:
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost:
$ 20.00 per person*, advance registration is required. (Cash or Check Only. No Credit Cards Accepted.)
Registration: E-mail chesapeakeasse@gmail.com to register.
Please register by Monday, March 23, 2015 in order for us to get an accurate count for lunch.
Check the chapter website for more details www.chesapeakeasse.org & contact information.
*Please note if you register and don’t attend you will be billed $20.00 for the meeting.
2015 Chesapeake AIHA and ASSE Educational Seminar
Current Topics in Safety, Health and Environmental Issues
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Presented by
The American Society of Safety Engineers Chesapeake Chapter and
The American Industrial Hygiene Association Chesapeake Section together with
The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health
Location:
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Kosiakoff Center
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Laurel, MD 20723
1-800-548-3647
Parking/Directions:
Click here for directions and maps to The Kosiakoff Center.
Date:
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time:
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM; Check in starts at 7:00 AM
Attendee Fees (Early Bird Registration deadline is April 1, 2015)
• $95.00 for Individuals
• $75.00 Each for Groups of 5 or More
• $20.00 Full-time Students
• Walk-in Registration fee: $125.00 for Individuals and Each for Groups on the day of the conference.
Registration:
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REGISTER ONLINE: Click here to go to the online registration site or
DOWNLOAD THE PDF REG FORM: Click here to download the pdf registration form.
Payment: Two methods of payment
• If paying by check:
Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Do not send cash.
Mail completed form with payment to:
ATTN: Keith Choi
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe St., Room W7517
Baltimore, MD 21205
• If paying by credit card:
MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted.
Email your completed registration form to kchoi@jhu.edu
Fax your completed registration form to our secure fax machine:
Keith Choi
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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FAX: 410-614-4986
Mail completed form with payment to:
ATTN: Keith Choi
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe St., Room W7517
Baltimore, MD 21205
*Please include your email address on the registration form. A confirmation letter and receipt of payment will be
emailed once your registration and payment are processed. If you have any questions about paying by credit card please
contact Keith Choi at kchoi@jhu.edu or (410) 955-4088.
Check the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health website here for more details.
For more information:
Contact chesapeake@aiha.org or chesapeakeasse@gmail.com
2015 Election of Officers
Chesapeake Chapter ASSE
The 2015 election of Officers for the Chesapeake Chapter ASSE will take place at the Chapter's March meeting on Thursday
March 26th.
The slate of candidates, as determined by the 2015 Nominations and Elections Committee is:
President: Craig Lowry
Vice President: Paul Esposito
2nd Vice President: Mary Smith
Treasurer: Robert Lawson
Secretary: Leslie York-Hubbard
Delegate: Patrick Wheltle
Delegate: Bill Sapero
Annual OSHA Update
Presented by ASSE, AIHA, OSHA Alliance
Save the Date!
It’s time for the Annual OSHA Update held at the Department of Labor. Speakers from most of the OSHA Directorates, as well
as the Office of the Assistant Secretary will be invited. This event is open to all members of ASSE and AIHA, as well as the
public. Registration is not open yet, but mark your calendars for this very popular and FREE event.
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April 2, 2015
Department of Labor (off the Red Line)
Registration and Breakfast at 7:30
Speakers at 8:00
CEUs will be requested
More details coming soon!
Job Opportunities
Progressive Waste Solutions
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focuses on providing the very best service to our customers large and small and offering our employees an exceptional
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This role supports the Region Safety Director in the execution of health and safety program implementation and training. The
Region Safety Trainer is responsible for ensuring the development of competency of all roles in the execution of safety
leadership, safe work practices and standards through training, coaching and mentoring of region employees and leaders.
For details, responsibilities, and requirements, please see click the following
link: https://rn21.ultipro.com/IES1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E376FD07EC6BBB7D
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in your area to conduct commercial insurance loss control surveys. Coverages involved are Property, General Liability, Product,
Fleet, Workers' Compensation and Environmental.
Become part of a growing industry! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to set their own schedules and
work independently in a growing segment of a vital industry. To apply please visit the Careers page of our website at
www.alexanderschmidt.com .
Responsibilities
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Contacting insured or prospective accounts
Identifying loss producing conditions
Investigating the causes
Developing actions or programs that will reduce the probability or minimize the seriousness of losses
Successful candidates will have a broad technical background, solid communication skills including exceptional writing ability,
organizational skills, and computer skills. Professional certifications, CSP, ALCM and/or ARM are preferred, but not required.
About Alexander & Schmidt
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, or NAOSH Week, occurs every year during the first full week of May.
NAOSH Week is intended to raise awareness about occupational safety, health and the environment. The American Society of
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Safety Engineers (ASSE) joined with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and the Interdisciplinary Association
of Occupational Health and Hygiene of Mexico, Civil Association , (AISOHMEX) to raise the public's awareness of occupational
safety, health and the environment in North America during NAOSH Week. This is just one tool which occupational safety,
health and environmental professional members use throughout the year to promote occupational safety aimed at preventing
injuries and illnesses.
2015 Student Safety Awareness Safety Art and Video Contest
Each year ASSE urges everyone to get involved in NAOSH Week in an effort to better educate the public about the positive
benefits a safe workplace provides not only for workers, but for their families, friends, businesses, their local community and
the global community. In 2009, more than 4,000 people lost their lives from on-the-job injuries and never made it home. We’d
like to move that number to 0. Students are encouraged to get involved with sharing their Safety Awareness Art or Video
message to raise awareness and promote the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Below is the listing of the
age categories for both the art and video contest along with the potential prizes which each student may receive.
Art Contest
Video
Prizes
Group 1 (Ages 5-6)
Group 1 (Ages 13-14)
First Place: $1000 (USD)
Group 2 (Ages 7-8)
Group 2 (Ages 15-16)
Second Place: $500 (USD)
Group 3 (Ages 9-10)
Group 3 (Ages 17-18)
Third Place: $250 (USD)
Group 4 (Ages 11-12)
For more information and specific rules, judging, contest prizes please see the following link:
http://www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh/
Entries must be received by midnight (CST) on Sunday, March 15, 2015.
Hope to see you all there!
Chesapeake Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY)
Now accepting nominations
Dear Member,
The Chesapeake Chapter is now accepting nominations for the Chesapeake Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award for the
2014-2015 Chapter year. Nominate a fellow member you think exemplifies the most outstanding safety professional for their
accomplishments and contributions in the EHS field as well as our Society.
Contact Mike Ginther via e-mail mike.ginther@jhuapl.edu or call at 443-778-6454 to nominate a deserving member by March
13, 2015.
Mike Ginther, Awards Chair
Region 6 Coffee Cup Challenge
I am issuing “The Coffee Cup Challenge”; I encourage all Region 6 members to consider skipping one cup of coffee per week
and direct the cost savings of the one cup towards a donation to benefit the ASSE Foundation Safety Matters
Fund. Theoretically, proceeds to the ASSE Foundation could be upwards to $100/year per member OR if one cup is skipped
per month the donation proceeds could yield $25/year. I encourage all Chapter Presidents to set the pace for the members in
each chapter, with hopes that all Region 6 chapters donate at least $250 at the House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in June
2015 through this coffee cup challenge. This past June the Region VI chapters had a proud showing at the HOD meeting, let’s
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try to improve on that donation this year through active participation in this challenge.
To Donate:
Chapter Members can donate to the “Region 6 Coffee Cup Challenge” by going to http://www.asse.org/donation/ , click the
“Other” radio button and enter “Region 6 Coffee Cup Challenge - Chesapeake Chapter” to direct their funds specifically to the
“Region 6 Coffee Cup Challenge”. The Foundation will match your donation with your member, region and chapter info! Goal
is for every chapter in Region 6 to participate @ $250.00 or more.
“The Coffee Cup Challenge” is a great innovative way to promote philanthropy with our membership!
Michael Wolf
ASSE Region 6 Vice President
2015 Chesapeake Chapter
American Society of Safety Engineers Scholarship
Purpose & Goal of the Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to:
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Seek out and encourage qualified and dedicated students on the undergraduate level to continue their education in the
occupational health and safety field.
Support and enhance quality safety education programs at an accredited college or university.
Funding and Award
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Funding will come from the Chesapeake Chapter ASSE as a single check paid to the college or University.
2, $1000.00 scholarships to be awarded to the qualified recipients.
Criteria for the Award
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Must be enrolled in at least the second semester of a credited College or University in the Occupational Health and Safety
Degree Program or a Certificate Program.
Must have completed at least one semester of safety credit courses totaling 9 credits.
Must be a Maryland resident.
Must have an overall “B” academic average (i.e., 3.0 or better based on a 4.0 grading system).
The application along with all the supporting documents including the Program Coordinator/Faculty Advisor Form must be
submitted to the Chesapeake Chapter ASSE post marked no later than April 7, 2015. Applications will not be accepted
if post marked after April 8, 2015.
Details regarding submission of the application and documentation can be found at the Chesapeake Chapter website
here under "Chapter Documents".
Please contact Lisa Foltz, Scholarship Chairperson, with any questions (email lisa.p.foltz@ngc.com)
Presenters for the 2015-2016 Chapter Year
Chesapeake ASSE is seeking presenters for Chapter Meetings during the 2015-2016 chapter year, starting with our June 2015
meeting. The Chesapeake Chapter is looking for technically oriented and practical presentations that fulfill the needs of our
health and safety members. Lecture, panel discussions and demonstration sessions are requested to enhance members
learning opportunities.
The ASSE Chesapeake Chapter invites those interested in presenting at one of our Chapter meetings to contact:
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president@chesapeake.asse.org
Workgroup Studied Safety and Health Prequalification Requirements
on Maryland Public Works Projects
By: Craig Donaldson Lowry
As you may recall last year, the Maryland General Assembly mandated that the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
(“DLLR”) establish a workgroup to analyze the potential effects of the public works contractors prequalifying from an
occupational safety and health perspective prior to being allowed to compete for public works contracts (Senate Bill 774 and
House Bill 951 of 2014). The law that was approved by the Governor required a representative from the American Society of
Safety Engineers (ASSE), among others, to be on the workgroup. ASSE National asked Adele L. Abrams, Esq.,CMSP, to
represent our Society, and she accepted. Adele was a formidable member of the Workgroup and Chaired one sub-committee
during the six meetings that were held in the last half of 2014.
The Workgroup was charged by law to look at the following:
(1) Study the effectiveness of public works contractor occupational safety and health prequalification requirements that exist
in other jurisdictions in the United States;
(2) Study the requirements and practices currently used by units in the State to evaluate public work bids and offers to
ensure contractor adherence to safety standards; and
(3) Make recommendations regarding the establishment of public works contractor occupational safety and health
prequalification requirements in the State.
The Workgroup created a report which is available here http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/dlisafetyhealthreq.pdf , and
delivered the report to the Secretary of DLLR, who forwarded the report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the
House. The report included draft legislation for consideration by the General Assembly. Bills have been introduced in the
2015 Session of the General Assembly and are being watched as they move through the legislative process
(SB279/HB404). This bill requires prospective bidders or offerors on public work contracts to submit a contractor safety and
health plan with specified provisions and an attestation that (1) the plan meets the bill’s requirements and (2) the prospective
bidder or offeror will implement the plan when performing work under the contract. It also requires the Commissioner of
Labor and Industry to develop a mechanism to assess the safety and health performance indicators used by contractors and
subcontractors on public work contracts valued at $100,000 or more and to enforce the bill’s provisions.
Stay tuned to the Chapter’s end of Session report to see the outcome of this legislation.
Government Affairs
Maryland General Assembly
As of 19 February 2015, the Maryland General Assembly has introduced several bills related to health and safety. The bills in
their entirety can be accessed on line at http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frm1st.aspx?tab=home.
House = HB / Senate = SB
HB0192
Introduced 2015 Regular Session
Title: Occupational Safety and Health - Inspections and Assessments of Civil Penalties - Limitations
Sponsored by: Senator Serafini
Status: As of 2/3/2015: In the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Synopsis: Requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry or an authorized representative of the Commissioner to provide
an employer written notice of an intent to inspect the place of employment, at least 14 days before the inspection is to occur,
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if the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner has not inspected the place of employment in the
immediately preceding 3 years.
All Sponsors: Delegate Serafini
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2015
Committee(s): Economic Matters
Broad Subject(s): Private Sector Labor and Industry
HB0404
2015 Regular Session
Title: Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
Sponsored by: Delegate Barnes, B.
Status: In the House - Hearing scheduled on 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Requiring a prospective bidder or offeror when submitting a bid or offer for a public work contract to submit to the
public body a specified contractor safety and health plan and a specified attestation; requiring a contract safety and health
plan to include specified information; requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to develop a specified safety and
health calculation worksheet and specified safety and health rating system; etc.
Analysis: Not available at this time.
All Sponsors: Delegates B. Barnes, Brooks, Carr, Chang, Clippinger, Fennell, Frick, Glenn, Kelly, Lierman, Luedtke, Moon,
Morales, Platt, S. Robinson, Rosenberg, Smith, Tarlau, Vaughn, Waldstreicher, and Zucker
Cross-filed with: SB0279
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2015
Committee(s): Economic Matters
Broad Subject(s): Procurement
SB0279
2015 Regular Session
Title: Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
Sponsored by: Senator Montgomery
Status: In the Senate - Reassigned to Finance
Synopsis: Requiring a prospective bidder or offeror when submitting a bid or offer for a public work contract to submit to the
public body a specified contractor safety and health plan and a specified attestation; requiring a contract safety and health
plan to include specified information; requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to develop a specified safety and
health calculation worksheet and specified safety and health rating system; etc.
Analysis: Not available at this time
All Sponsors: Senators Montgomery, Benson, Feldman, Guzzone, Kelley, Lee, Madaleno, Manno, Nathan-Pulliam, Peters,
Pinsky, Pugh, Ramirez, Raskin, and Young
Cross-filed with: HB0404
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2015
Committee(s): Finance
Broad Subject(s): Procurement
HB0665
2015 Regular Session
Title: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Safety Program
Sponsored by: Delegate Young, K.
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Establishing the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Safety Program; requiring the Program to identify specified
BSL-3 laboratories in the State and their locations and collect other information regarding safety issues relevant to BSL-3
laboratories; and requiring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report annually to the General Assembly and
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specified local jurisdictions in a specified manner specified aggregate information regarding BSL-3 laboratories in the State.
Analysis: Not available at this time
All Sponsors: Delegates K. Young and Krimm
Cross-filed with: SB0675
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2015
Committee(s): Health and Government Operations
Broad Subject(s): Public Health
SB0675
2015 Regular Session
Title: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Safety Program
Sponsored by: Senator Young
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Establishing the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Safety Program; requiring the Program to identify specified
BSL-3 laboratories in the State and their locations and collect other information regarding safety issues relevant to BSL-3
laboratories; and requiring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report annually to the General Assembly and
specified local jurisdictions in a specified manner specified aggregate information regarding BSL-3 laboratories in the State.
Analysis: Not available at this time
All Sponsors: Senator Young
Cross-filed with: HB0665
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2015
Committee(s): Finance
Broad Subject(s): Public Health
HB0695
2015 Regular Session
Title: Public Safety - Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors - Safety Standards
Sponsored by: Delegate Wilson, C.
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Providing that vertical reciprocating conveyors are not considered elevators for specified purposes and are
regulated by specified safety standards; and requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt specified regulations.
Analysis: Not available at this time
All Sponsors: Delegates C. Wilson, Hill, Kramer, McConkey, Otto, Proctor, Smith, Sophocleus, and Walker
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2015
Committee(s): Economic Matters
Broad Subject(s): Public Safety
2014-2015 Chesapeake Chapter Topics/Calendar
As part of the June 2014 chapter meeting, a calendar for 2014-2015 Chapter year has been developed. Please note this
calendar is subject to change and is intended for planning purposes.
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Welcome New Chesapeake Chapter Members
Chesapeake Chapter Membership Report - February 2015
New Members
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
McGinnis
Company Name
ESIS, Inc
Date Joined
1/1/2015
Member Class
MEMBER
Sponsor Name
We look forward to meeting you at the next Chapter Meeting; remember your first chapter meeting is free!
Membership Anniversary Landmarks
First Name
William
David
Patrick
Craig
Christopher
Last Name
Alcarese
Whitten
Wheltle
Lowry
Shertzer
# of Years
30
15
10
10
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Total Number of Members:
368
You can interact with the Chesapeake Chapter ASSE on FaceBook, Twitter and Linked In (Search on Chesapeake
ASSE http://www.chesapeakeasse.org/ ).
EC Meets on the second Monday of each month @ 2pm - contact the chapter president for details.
President: Patrick Wheltle
Patrick.Wheltle@marylandracing.com
Cell# 443-324-7687
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Vice President: Craig Lowry
clowry@dllr.state.md.us
Secretary: Leslie York-Hubbard
lsyork99@yahoo.com
2nd VP: Paul Esposito, CSP, CIH
paul.esposito@starconsultants.net
410-218-8451
Web Administrator: TBD
Treasurer: Robert L. Lawson
Rllawson2@verizon.net
410-266-6542
Awards/Library Chair: Mike Ginther, CSP
Mike.Ginther@jhuapl.edu
443-778-6454
ASP/CSP Review Chair: Peter Holzberg,
CSP, ARM, ALCM
pholzberg@iwif.com
410-494-2402
Government Affairs Chair: Rose Overturf
rose.overturf@us.army.mil
Community Service Chair: Lisa Foltz
lisa.p.foltz@ngc.com
Programs Chair: Robb Altenburg
frank.r.altenburg.civ@mail.mil
Membership Chair: Patrick Wheltle
Patrick.Wheltle@marylandracing.com
Scholarships Chair: Lisa Foltz
lisa.p.foltz@ngc.com
Newsletter Chair: Laura Wickersham
lwickersham@howardcountymd.gov
Publicity Chair: Robb Altenburg
frank.r.altenburg@us.army.mil
Member at Large: David Shacreaw
dshacreaw@verizon.net
Past President/Delegate: TBD
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