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The ASSE Stateline Chapter covers eleven counties in Northern Illinois and two counties in Southern Wisconsin. The Chapter received its charter on October 23, 1965. Over the years, the membership has ranged in size from 100-200 members depending on the economy of the area.
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If you would like to volunteer for a commitee or other interests, contact ASSE Stateline Chapter President Dave Anspaugh by email at david@nibca.net or by phone at (815) 621-8841.
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NOTICE FOR ASSE – STATELINE CHAPTER "BILL ALLEN MEMORIAL" GOLF OUTING with CASH LUNCH & STEAK DINNER
**NEW DATE** **SAME COURSE AS LAST YEAR** **SAME PRICES AS LAST YEAR**
When: Monday, August 22, 2011 – 1:00 PM "Shotgun Start with Scramble Format"
Where: PraireView Golf Club – Route 72 & German Church Road – Byron, IL (see attached map)
Cost: $75.00 Includes: Golf – Cart – Refreshments – Steak Dinner – Hole-In-One Contest – Prizes
Lunch: Cash basis – 11:30 AM-4:00 PM at the Club's Inside Concession Stand
Only the Dinner & Door Prizes: $25.00 Note: Dinner will be served in the Clubs Pavilion
Registration deadline: August 21, 2010
2011 ASSE Golf Outing Registration (pdf)
Letter from the President
I know this is not safety related, but I just want to share another point of view of our situation.
As we close out 2011, our economy is in the toilet and everyone is quite unhappy about the current state of affairs. It's enough to make you want to hit the eggnog.
Boomers (1946-1964) are lamenting the loss of their retirement savings, Xers (1965-1981) are sick of being stuck in middle management, and Ys (1982-1995) are resenting the high unemployment rates.
Plus, in just the past few months two grim statistics were released:
- A quarter of middle-class Americans will need to work until they're 80 to afford retirement (Wells Fargo)
- 84% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2012 (Right Management).
In other words, we're on the brink of turbulent turnover, lost productivity, and prolonged financial and workforce instability.
Perhaps the greatest gift you can give your team this holiday season is hope.
In the movie Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold hopes for a bonus so he can install a pool. He's devastated and resentful when his boss gives him a membership to the Jelly-of-the-Month Club instead.
Is your company making the same mistake?
Surveys show most employees value working in a positive environment more than salary. But with 84% of the workforce looking for a new job, one can conclude that companies have failed miserably at creating a happy place for their employees.
The holiday season resembles hope during the darkest time of year. Follow its cue and give your employees the joy and hope they so desperately need.
- Find your purpose.
Remind employees why their work matters. An online job-search company inspires employees by sharing the real-life stories of grateful job seekers who land a job through the site. - Celebrate.
A financial-services company recognizes employees by compiling an annual "Top 100 Accomplishments" list. Other ideas: host a party, decorate desks after hours including "thank you" notes, or give employees an extra day off. - Pursue the passion.
Personal projects provide energy and serve as a source of innovation. For example, Google encourages engineers to spend 20% of their work time on projects that interest them. - Get creative.
Depart from the traditional workplace routine to boost morale and relationship-building. An accounting firm organized employees into 'neighborhoods' which have regular get-togethers and compete in the firm basketball tournament. - Do some good.
Get out of the office and volunteer. Microsoft employees have logged over 1.5 million volunteer hours assisting non-profits.
Hope. It makes a difference. Remember, a Happy Workplace is often times a Safe Workplace.
Here's hoping your new year is a spectacular one!
David Anspaugh
President for the Stateline Chapter