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NEW: WEHA Committee Opportunity!

Hello everyone,

In case you missed it—the WEHA Board updated our bylaws in September. Check them out here. The new bylaws bring a new committee—the Strategic Planning Committee. We are looking for members to make up this new committee.

Why participate?

  • It’s a great resume builder

  • Shape the culture and climate of WEHA

  • Gain project management skills

  • Help evaluate the Association’s mission, set a vision, define long-term goals, and determine the actions needed to achieve them

  • Meet and work with other EH professionals = great networking

  • TREATS (provided by Maddie once COVID settles down)

What’s the time commitment?

  • In the first year, plan on meeting once a month virtually for about 2 hours

  • There may be some small group projects that take an additional 2 hours a month (optional)

Who should participate?

  • Anyone interested in EH! That means students, new EH professionals, and seasoned EH professionals; all are welcome!

  • Folks need to be a WEHA member to participate—sign up for a membership today if you aren’t currently a member.

Okay, Maddie, you have my ear and I am interested. What do I do now? Please fill in the interest form HERE.

 

Thank you,
Maddie Wojciuk, MS, REHS

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesdays Webinar Program - January 2022 Session!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

January 12th, 2022 at Noon (CST):
RAM: Radon Action Month Basics

Presented by:
Jessica Maloney
Jessica.maloney@dhs.wisconsin.gov
608-267-7199

Sign up HERE

A new year is all about eliminating the bad and focusing on improvements. Let’s eliminate one bad gas as January is Radon Action Month. This webinar will provide the basics on the Wisconsin program structure as well as funding. Promotion of radon testing statewide (community examples) and nationally; EPA resources and other state promos will be discussed.

 

Who? Anyone in the EH Field or those interested in the EH Field, including WEHA members and other non-WEHA EH professionals; the webinars are open to any person that is interested. If you can think of someone that might enjoy this topic, please pass it along! 

What? A 30-minute informal webinar program to address special happenings in the EH Field as well as to highlight programs and skills that interest EH professionals.

When? The second Wednesday of every month

Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for January’s webinar.





Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesdays Webinar Program - November 2021 Session!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

November 10th, 2021 at Noon (CST):

Body Art 101: Resources for Regulators

Presented by:

Christl Tate
NEHA Training Operations & Logistics Manager
CTate@neha.org | www.neha.org
   

 Sign up HERE.

Body art is a growing practice across the US – with new shops, new procedures, new equipment (jewelry and inks) becoming available. Building or growing a sound regulatory program around this ever-evolving topic can be a challenge! This webinar will introduce resources that have been and are currently being developed by the National Environmental Health Association Body Art Committee and partner organizations. New resources include inspector training, policy statements, and other inspector-focused resources.

Who? Anyone in the EH Field or those interested in the EH Field, including WEHA members and other non-WEHA EH professionals; the webinars are open to any person that is interested!

What? A 30-minute informal webinar program to address special happenings in the EH Field as well as to highlight programs and skills that interest EH professionals.

When? The second Wednesday of every month (except December). 

Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for November’s webinar.

Laura Temke
ANNOUNCING: WEHA Wednesday Webinar Program

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

Who? Anyone in the EH Field or those interested in the EH Field, including WEHA members and other non-WEHA EH professionals; the webinars are open to any person that is interested!

What? A 30-minute informal webinar program to address special happenings in the EH Field as well as to highlight programs and skills that interest EH professionals.

When? The second Wednesday of every month (except December 2021).

Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly.

Laura Temke
Closed- Student Stipends for 2021 WEHA Conference

Calling all Environmental and Public Health College Students:

Put your name into the lottery for the Fall 2021 Annual Wisconsin Environmental Health Association Conference Student Stipends!

Who? Environmental and public health/science students (undergraduate or graduate)

What? Students will be entered into a lottery to receive FREE conference registration and a 2 night stay at the Holiday Inn, Eau Claire; 10 Student stipends are available

When? Application deadline: July 26, 2021 

  • WEHA Annual Conference: September 22-24, 2021

Where? Holiday Inn, Eau Claire, WI

The drawing for a stipend is random. If chosen, all of the following must apply:

  • You must be a full time student

  • You must be a WEHA student member (not a member? It’s only $10; register here: https://weha.net/membership)

  • You must be enrolled in an Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology or related program


 

Laura Temke
Cancelled: 2020 Conference & Student Outreach Program

The 2020 WEHA Educational Conference scheduled for September 23 - 25, 2020 at the Holiday Inn in Eau Claire WI has been cancelled. The Student Outreach Program (consisting of the Student Membership Program and Student Poster Presentation) are also cancelled.

Laura Temke