Synergist - February 2010

tential for leadership in the industrial hygiene profession.

Funds are provided through contributions to the AIHF endowment fund from AIHA members, individuals, corporations and local sections. To apply for a scholarship or to see a list of scholarships offered, visit www.aiha.org/foundations/ AIHFoundation/Pages/AbouttheScholar ships.aspx.

All scholarship applications must be received by March 5, 2010. The 2010– 2011 AIHF scholarships recipients will be recognized at AIHce 2010, May 22–May 27, in Denver, Colo.

For more information regarding the AIHF scholarship process, or to make a donation, please contact Thursa La, program manager for Local Section Relations and Student Activities, at (703) 846-0768 or tla@aiha.org, or visit www.aiha.org/foundations/AIHFounda-tion/Pages/ default.aspx.

issues, select new members and elect CEC leadership.

AIHce Business Meeting and PDC review: Held at AIHce, this full-day meeting on Monday covers general business and a comprehensive review of all PDC evaluations and reviews.

September Business Meeting and PDC
Selection Meeting: A two-day (Friday
and Saturday) meeting, held at AIHA
headquarters, to select PDCs for the next
AIHce. Funding is available to assist
with travel expenses or attendance at
this meeting.

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Help Shape OEHS Education:
Apply to the Continuing Education
Committee

Applications due March 15, 2010

BY CAMILLE CARRAWAY, CIH

The Continuing Education Committee (CEC) is now accepting self-nominations for membership. The mission of the CEC is to ensure that AIHA® provides the highest quality professional development programs and educational opportunities that broaden knowledge, enhance technical competencies, yet also provide practical tools and skills.

The committee plays an integral role in the selection process for traditional professional development courses (PDCs) and distance learning offerings. As part of an ongoing commitment to quality, the CEC evaluates courses on a continual basis.

The CEC comprises 12 members, appointed for five one-year terms. All members are required to attend/participate in three meetings annually. Failure to participate will lead to removal from the committee, so AIHA members should ensure that they can participate before self-nom-inating. The required meetings are: