Greetings,  

As we are planning for the 2022 WEHA Conference we are reaching out to everyone to see if there is interest in being a mentor to a student that is participating in our mentorship program. Below are the expectation/commitments of a mentor.  

Who: Environmental Health Professionals  

What: The Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Education Committee is looking for environmental health professionals to participate in the Mentorship Program during the 2022 WEHA annual conference. Mentors will meet their mentees for lunch during the first day of the conference as well as have the opportunity to network with other environmental and public health professionals.  

When: October 26-28, 2022  

Where: The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI  

Why: To help students receive information about work in environmental and public health, career options, and education paths. This program prepares students for interviewing and provides networking opportunities to facilitate a smooth transition into becoming our colleagues in the field of environmental health.  

Commitments: 

• Attend the 2022 WEHA Conference (if you are unable to attend all days you must be in attendance on October 26th).

• Meet and have lunch with your assigned mentee on October 26th.

• Network with your mentee to get them comfortable

• Mentors provide their email and phone number to mentees.

• After the annual conference, the professional-student pair will receive an email every two months from the WEHA Education Committee. The email will include a question or set of questions to initiate dialogue between the mentor and mentee. Example questions maybe “How should students prepare for the RS/REHS exam? Or “What is the best way to prepare for interviewing with a health department?” Mentors are expected to discuss the question(s) with their mentee either by email, telephone, or in person.

• In addition to the requirements above, it is strongly recommended the mentors meet with their mentees at least once throughout the year to talk in person. If the student is able to travel, this could be a good job shadowing opportunity.

Please fill out the application and respond to Lindy Wiedmeyer at lindy.wiedmeyer@cityofracine.org regarding your interest by September 23rd, 2022

The 2022 WEHA Educational Conference will be held October 26-28, 2022 at The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI

Here is a link if anyone wants to see the hotel: https://www.ridgelakegeneva.com/

Details on registration and hotel arrangements coming soon!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK but with a NEW TIME
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

April 13th, 2022 at 8:30 AM (CST):
Situational Awareness: Keeping Yourself Safe During Home Visits

Presented by:
Aaron Bergh
Patrol Officer
Menomonie Police Department
bergha@menomonie-wi.gov

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In this presentation, Aaron will provide some situational awareness tips and things to consider while out on home visits and inspections to keep you as safe as possible. He would like to recognize the works of a few people who have taught and inspired him: Tony Blauer (Blauer Tactical Systems and creator of the SPEAR technique), Gavin de Becker (Gavin de Becker and Associates, and author of book The Gift of Fear) and Tim Larkin (retired US Navy SEAL and author of the book When Violence is the Answer).

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.

For those of you who have let your WEHA membership lapse or need to become a member, we are offering a membership drive.  You can become a member for $10, yes, that is correct, $10!  Please consider joining, we are working on some great things, so now is the time to become a member.  Please share! Also a great opportunity for those who are working towards their RS/REHS, because membership allows access to the study trunk to prepare for the exam.

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

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

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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.

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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.

October 13, 2021 at Noon (12:00 PM CST):

Controlling Allergens in Restaurants

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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.

REHS/RS Exam Online Prep Course

Course Dates and Registration:

Fall 2021: Sept. 13 – Nov. 5

Spring 2022: March 28 – May 20