IEHA News 9-2014 EE.qxd - Illinois Environmental Health Association

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September 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Thinking Tools // page 5
Where are they now? // page 6
ISU Celebration // page 9
NEHA News // page 10
and much more!
Autumn
Conferences
see page 8
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Volume 43 Number 3 // September 2014
The purposes of the Illinois Environmental Health Association are: To maintain and improve the environmental health protection of the public by
fostering and encouraging research, education and the dissemination of information; To promote the highest degree of skill, efficiency and professional competence among sanitarians and others practicing in the various environmental health disciplines through the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience; To publish, or cause to be published, technical and other useful information relating to environmental health; In both the public and private sectors, to promote the administration of environmental health programs for the maximum public benefit; To foster cooperation of
the various branches and departments of government at all levels in activities directed toward the improvement of health and comfort of the public; To engage in other lawful activities which are appropriate for a professional association; Provided, that the Association shall not function as a
collective bargaining agent for the purpose of fixing the compensation or conditions of employment for any of its members; provided further, that
the Association shall not endorse or sanction the endorsement by any of its members of products or services of a commercial nature.
Illinois Environmental Health Association, PO Box 7505, Rockford, Illinois 61126, Telephone (815) 977-5884,
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IEHA News Staff
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Chairman, Publications Committee: Vacant
Editor: Paul Chase
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Production: Paul Chase
Tom Bierma
Paul Chase
Adam Dotson
Shahram Heshmat
Lynne Madison
IEHA NEWS // September 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from the President
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By Adam Dotson
Thinking Tools
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By Shahram Heshmat, PhD
MPH-EH Graduates - Where are they now? ..........................................
Mark Your Calendar
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ISU Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Environmental
Health Major on October 4 ...................................................................................
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By Tom Bierma, PhD
NEHA Update ..................................................................................................
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By Lynne Madison
Join IEHA
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Electronic Edition Extra .............................................................................
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MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT
By Adam Dotson, IEHA President
My time as President is coming to a close. I think our organization continues to make changes that advance our sustainability in
the future. As noted in my last message, the board sent our proposals out for Office Manager since our current contract with
CES is expiring. It is our intention to interview the respondents
in the next couple of weeks, complete a contract and approve it
prior to my presidency ending in October. We currently have
some strong proposals and the committee is very excited about
the prospects.
Shout to the following:
I would like to thank Mike Boyle who was one of our Directors
on the board. He recently accepted a position outside public
health and has resigned as a Director, which in turn leaves us
without a candidate for President after Lenore Killam. Still,
Mike always brought his views that help our board see things
from different angles. Best of luck to you Mike and I am sure
some of us will be running into you.
Also, Amanda Atchley, formerly of Fulton County,
was our publications chair.
For the three issues she
was in charge of, she did a
great job. We currently
have some candidates to
fill that chair. Best to luck to Amanda.
With some of our changes in operations, we now have an individual that will be assisting all conference chairs with their planning. Kimberly Bradley, Past President, has put an amazing
conference together and she will continue to do so in the near
future for IEHA. Lenore Killam, incoming President, has been
building bridges with other organizations that IEHA can partner
with in the future.
I hope the Summer of 2014 was good to all our members. I
know it has been one busy one for me. With that said, "keep
your nose on the grindstone and your eye on the horizon." Help
us grow our profession by shamelessly advocating for ourselves.
Best,
Adam Dotson
Contact the IEHA Office
Illinois Environmental
Health Association
P.O. Box 7505
Rockford, Illinois 61126
Phone: (815) 977-5884
Fax: (866) 760-6873
Email: ieha2001@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.iehaonline.org
Paul Chase, Office Manager
Thinking Tools
By Shahram Heshmat, PhD, University of Illinois at Springfield
This essay reviews a few select thinking tools that provide a
valuable perspective on so many issues that it could be in everybody's kit. I have used this essay as a teaching tool to help our
MPH students in preparation for the comprehensive exam.
Defining Problem. The hardest part of a problem is understanding precisely what that problem says. Ask yourself how did you
come to define the problem as you see it? In her famous retort to
the question: What is the answer?" Gertrude Stein responded:
"What is the question?" Good arguments should start right out
by stating precisely what they are about. Otherwise, you'll begin
with a shaky foundation. So once you do know what the question is, you will know what the answer means. As the saying
goes, the devil is in the details. Poul Anderson: "We don't recognize a problem as "hard" until we've spent some time on it without making any significant progress."
Divide and conquer. If you can't solve a problem all at once,
then break it down into smaller parts. Asking a small question is
much better than tackling a big one. We can make more progress
dealing with small questions. Looking into just one thing deeply,
we understand all things. We don't need to learn everything. If
we can learn one thing deeply, we can be relatively sure what we
are talking about.
Resourcefulness. If you "understand" something in only one
way, then you scarcely understand it at all - because when something goes wrong, you'll have no place to go. But if you represent something in several ways, then when one method fails, you
can switch to another. That way, you can turn things around in
your mind to see them from different perspectives- until you find
one that works for you! Without a new way of viewing the world
we will most likely use the same kind of thinking that created so
many of our problems in the first place. This may explain (the
so-called "nerd effect") why those who "study" and do well in
school have a tendency to be clueless about reality, and they
think inside the box. The psychologist Abraham Maslow once
said, "If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail."
Focusing only on what we already know can limit our ability to
think more broadly. It's not just learning things that are important. As Norton Juster said, "It's learning what to do with what
you learn and learning why you learn things at all that matters."
Reasoning by analogy. Does the problem remind you of one
that you solved in the past? If so, then you may be able to adapt
that case to the present one. The mathematician George Pólya stated that "If you can't
solve a problem, then there is an easier
problem you can solve: find it." For example, consider this question: How happy are
you with your life these days? This is no
easy answer. A good answer requires a fair
amount of thinking. However, you can substitute with an easy question: what is my
mood right now (or how happy I am with
my love life?). In this case, you may have a
ready answer. The present state of mind
looms very large when people evaluate their
happiness.
Simplifying. Often a good way to solve a
difficult problem is first to solve a simpler
version that ignores some features of that
problem. Then any such solution may serve
as a sequence of stepping- stones for solving
the original problem. Elevate: If you are
bogged down in too many details, describe
the situation in more general terms.
See Thinking Tools
on Page 7
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MPH-EH Graduates - Where are they now?
The University of Illinois Springfield's Master of Public Health
with a concentration in Environmental Health (MPH-EH) program began in 2007. Prior to that time, courses in environmental health were offered, but no formal concentration had been
established. The UIS-MPH-EH program is fully accredited by
The National Environmental Health Science & Protection
Accreditation Council (EHAC). Our approach to assessment of
students and curriculum has been recommended as a model for
other institutions to follow. Students graduating from the EHAC
accredited MPH-EH qualify for federal, state and local jobs
requiring graduation from a professionally accredited environmental health degree. Without this accreditation, many of our
federally employed or armed forces students would not be in our
program. In addition, these students do not have to practice for a
minimum of 1 year to sit for EH licensure credentials (e.g.,
Registered Sanitarian or Illinois Environmental Health
Practitioner).
Over half of our MPH-EH students are online and 47% are nonIllinois residents. Many of them work full time in the public
health sector. This article will highlight a few of our success stories, featuring Marissa Alexander-Scott, Emmanuel Olatunji,
Jason Scott, Mike Jackson, and Christine Lloyd.
Marissa Alexander-Scott, 2013 MPH-EH Graduate, came to
UIS after earning her doctorate in veterinary medicine from
Tuskegee University and a Master of Science degree in Forensic
Toxicology from the University of Florida. While pursuing her
MPH-EH, Marissa secured opportunities with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and the Louisville Metro
Department of Public Health and Wellness. She currently works
as a Researcher and Public Health Advisor for the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. She also serves as
adjunct faculty in the Public Health Department at UIS. Marissa
hopes to join the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned
Corps.
Emmanuel Olatunji, Summer 2014 MPH-EH Graduate, has
just finished a 10 week internship with the Washington Center
for Internships and Academic Seminars in Washington, D.C.
This organization provides an intensive para-professional and
academic experience in which students live, work and study in
the Washington D.C. metropolitan region. Emmanuel's academic class was in non-profit leadership and management, his internship was at Metro TeenAIDS project and his civic engagement
project was entitled "All things Sustainable." Some of his
responsibilities included conducting literature reviews, partici-
pating in evaluative studies, contributing to training activities
and maintaining capacity building databases. He was also
trained and certified as an HIV tester and counselor.
Jason Scott, 2013 MPH-EH Graduate, is Director of Healthcare
Informatics for Magellan Health and is responsible for developing and implementing Magellan's comprehensive clinical analytic strategy under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer. His
emphasis is on analytic leadership and consultative support at all
subsidiaries. Prior to joining Magellan, Jason served as a
Statistical Analyst in Direct Response Marketing at Humana
where he was responsible for campaign analysis, ad hoc reporting, data mining and building predictive models. Jason also
serves as adjunct faculty in the Public Health Department at
UIS.
Mike Jackson, 2012 MPH-EH Graduate, currently serves as the
Assistant Health Director of Disease Prevention and Control for
the City of Independence, Missouri Health Department. As the
head of this division, he oversees the chronic disease prevention,
maternal and child health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness and animal control programs. Prior to this position, Mike
was the Environmental Health Supervisor for this department.
Once he received his MPH-EH, he was promoted to his current
position.
Christine Lloyd, 2014 MPH-EH Graduate, previously held a
B.S. in Environmental Science and a M.S. in Biology. She spent
7 years working at the Pennsylvania Department of Health
(PADOH) in the Environmental Epidemiologist Division. Her
main duties included evaluating community exposures to chemicals at Superfund sites, analyzing cancer statistics, providing
health education and preparing scientific and technical analysis
of the data. During her time with PADOH, she entered the UIS
MPH Environmental Health program in 2012. Since earning the
MPH in 2014, she took a new position with the U.S. Army
Public Health Command (USAPHC), in Occupational Health
Sciences. Her role with the USAPHC includes performing occupational and environmental field sampling to assess exposures to
chemicals, preparing technical assessments including statistical
analysis and regulatory review of environmental and occupational investigations. Christine's overall goal is to become an
Environmental Health Officer with the U.S. Public Health
Service.
Thinking Tools
continued from Page 5
Occam's Razor a rule of thumb. The idea is don't formulate a
complicated theory if you've got a simpler one (containing fewer
ingredients, fewer entities) that handles the phenomenon just as
well. The Occam's Razor principle says that the simplest explanation is usually the best one." Bertrand Russell (1972-1970):
"Whenever possible, substitute constructions out of known entities for inferences to unknown entities."
Dealing with uncertainty. The philosopher Taleb writes: "You
will never get to know the unknown, such as odds of earthquake.
But always imagine/guess how much it might affect you, and
you should base your decision around that." In other words, in
order to make decisions you need to focus on the consequences
(which you can know) rather than the probability (which you
can't know). The more uncertainty you face in the future, you
will do well by having options. Chance favors the preparedness.
An important strategy for the military is to invest in preparedness, not in prediction. For the individuals this means seize any
opportunities, and maximize exposure to them (e.g., living in big
cities exposes one to more opportunities). Especially, when you
have very little to lose, you need to get aggressive in pursuing
these opportunities.
Overcoming overconfidence bias. Gary Klein suggests a remedy to overcome overconfidence and the illusion of control by
conducting a premortem session. A premortem tries to find out
what might go wrong before it's too late. Ask a group of knowledgeable individuals about a decision/plan: "Imagine that we are
a year into the future. We implemented the plan as it now exists.
The outcome was a disaster. Please take 5 to 10 minutes to write
a brief history of that disaster." The purpose is to legitimize
doubts and produce a list of threats that was neglected. The logic
is that instead of showing people that you are smart because you
can come up with a good plan, you show you're smart by thinking of insightful reasons why this project might go south.
Incentive Matters. People respond to incentives. When people
don't pay the true cost of something, they tend to overconsume.
For example, we are more likely to overindulge at all-you-can
eat restaurant. The same is true for health care or clean environment. Understanding the incentives of the key players in a given
scenario is a fundamental step in solving any problem. As Mark
Twain once wrote: "The best way to increase wolves in America,
rabbits in Australia, and snakes in India is to pay a bounty on
their scalps. Then every patriot goes to raising them."
Nonlinearity. Consider this. Traffic time is a function of number
of cars on the road. Increasing the number of cars by 10% will
increase the traffic time by less than 10% (the concave function).
For another example, consider the concept of the MPG (miles
per gallon) illusion. MPG is a nonlinear measure of fuel consumption. For a given distance, a change from 20 to 25 MPG
produces a larger reduction in fuel cost than does a change from
30 to 35 MPG. The MPG measure can lead to poorly informed
decisions. People's intuitive comparative judgments across cars
are based on a fundamental mistake. This is why new cars are
required to display the annual fuel costs for 15,000 miles each
year.
Similarly, in the domain of medicine dealing with harm or benefit, it is all in the dosage. In the presence of nonlinearities, the
longer the forecast the worse its accuracy. For example, a creative lifestyle change, such as learning new skills, forming new
relationships, adopting new habits of attention, may radically
transform one's life.
Knowledge grows by subtraction. Michelangelo was asked by
the pope about the secret of his genius (e.g., how he carved the
statue of David). His answer was: "It's simple. I just remove
everything that is not David." The greatest contribution to
knowledge consist in removing what we think is wrong (subtracting). One small observation can disconfirm a statement. For
example, if you spot a black swan disproves the statement that
"all swans are white."
Less is more (the 80/20 rule). The Italian philosopher Vilfredo
Pareto more than a century ago discovered that 20 percent of the
people in Italy owned 80 percent of the land. Similarly, 99 percent of Internet traffic is attributable to less than 1 percent of
sites; 99% of book sales come from less than 1% of authors….a
small number of homeless people cost the states a disproportionate share of the bills, which makes it obvious where to look for
the savings. The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to
overlook - William James (1842-1910). Turgeon's Law: "Ninety
percent of everything is crap…so don't waste your time hooting
at the crap!"
The upside of quitting. Charles Schultz: "No problem is so
formidable that you cannot walk away from it." An important
force biasing us against quitting is the notion of sunk costs - the
time and effort we have already spent on a project. The sunk
costs fallacy encourages us to throw good money after bad. But
resources are limited and we need to pay attention to opportunity
cost - every dollar spent on one thing is not spent elsewhere. We
cannot solve future probles if we are stubborn to abandon today'
useless projects. Thus sometimes failure needs to be recognized
and celebrated as a victory. People who let go of their unattainable goals experience higher wellbeing (e.g., less depressive
symptoms, less stress).
Shahram Heshmat, PhD
Department of Public Health;
University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS)
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Heshmat.Shahram@uis.edu
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2014 IEHA South
Chapter AEC
WOW what an agenda we
have for you at this years’
IEHA South Chapter
Conference with LOTS of
activities! The Southern
Regional Groundwater
Protection Planning
Committee (SRGPPC) is
sponsoring part of the conference this year with
breakfast on the first day
(Wed. Sept. 17th) and the
Mississippi River Clean Up activities in the afternoon!
There’s still time to register so hurry! You can register online at
http://iehaonline.org
ISU Celebrates 40th Anniversary of
Environmental Health Major on October 4
By Tom Bierma, Illinois State University
ISU will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
Environmental Health major with a homecoming
reunion on October 4 - the day after this year's IEHA
AEC in East Peoria. Alumni are encouraged to visit
the anniversary Web site - www. ilstu.edu/~tbierma/40th.htm - for details and a link to the Facebook
page for photos and news from fellow alumni. Please
RSVP so we can be sure to accommodate everyone
(RSVP with approximate number in your party by
email to eh40th@ilstu.edu).
But even last-minute additions are welcome! Contact
Tom Bierma (tbierma@ilstu.edu) with any questions.
EH events for Saturday, October 4, 2014:
• Parade (10 am) - Join in the parade! Ride or walk
with the SEHA float! (Look for the SEHA float on
University St. between College and Hale St., 9:30
am.)
• Reunion Luncheon (11:30 am - 1 pm) 3rd floor of
Felmley Science Annex. (free to alumni and guests)
• Campus walking tour (1 pm) - You won't believe
the changes… (leaving from the Planetarium, east
side of Felmley Hall).
• Football (2 pm) - Cheer for your Redbirds and see
the new stadium!
• Reunion evening (5:30-9:30 p.m.) at the Bierma's 1616 Braden Dr. in Normal. (complementary Chili
supper, BYOB)
Watch the Website and Facebook pages for updates
and more details. You can find the full ISU schedule
of events for Homecoming week at homecoming.illinoisstate.edu.
Was this the original home of the Environmental Health
major? Find out at the reunion!
Please pass along this announcement to other EH
alumni you know.
In the Spring semester of 1974 the EH major was
officially recognized and our first four students graduated. Forty years and over 1,000 graduates later the
major is still going strong. Come meet the new faculty, and we'll be inviting back former faculty as well.
Some of you may not have seen our new digs in
Felmley Hall, and you won't believe what they've
done with our old digs in Moulton (perhaps a few of
you even remember our year in Cook Hall!).
Our Facebook page will have photo contests (who IS
that and what WERE they doing?), an updated
attendee list, returning faculty, and much more. And
our more than 100 current majors are looking forward
to meeting you!
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ELECTRONIC
EDITION
By Paul Chase, IEHA Office Manager
Autumn is a busy time at the IEHA office. Aside from the newsletter, we’re registering for two conferences the South Chapter AEC and the AEC, both of which are coming up very soon. I’ve included the registration
flyers for both in this edition of the EXTRA.
Also, the IEHA election is now over and the ballots have been shipped to Wil Hayes, the IEHA teller. The
results of the election will be available soon.
This time of year is also the start of the membership renewal for next year. Renew now and your membership
is good for all of 2015.
Finally, I’d like to thank Amanda Atchley for her service as IEHA Publications Committee chair. During her
brief tenure, she really made an impact.
All documents included here are available online at the IEHA web site: http://iehaonline.org
As always, if you have any questions or need help with anything, please contact me at the IEHA Office.
Illinois
Environmental
Health Association
South Chapter
Annual
Educational Conference
September 17-18, 2014
Casino Queen,
E. St. Louis, IL
2014 IEHA South Chapter AEC
WOW what an agenda we have for you at this years’
IEHA South Chapter Conference with LOTS of activities!
The Southern Regional Groundwater Protection Planning
Committee (SRGPPC) is sponsoring part of the conference
this year with breakfast on the first day (Wed. Sept. 17th)
and the Mississippi River Clean Up activities in the afternoon! Here is just
a glimpse of the many exciting things we have planned for this conference:
Field activity—Mississippi River Clean Up Wednesday Afternoon
Geothermal and Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Food Regulation Changes and Safety Information
Greening the Food Service Industry
Meth Labs - Dangers & Awareness
Cardinals vs Brewers game
Focus on
Wed. Sept. 17th at 7:15 - $30 tickets
Free Shuttle to St. Louis Cardinal
Food Safety
Baseball game from Casino Queen
Metrolink access within walking distance
(across the parking lot!)
Networking opportunities with your fellow professionals
12 hours of Continuing Education Units available which meets
IDPH Local Health Protection Grant Standards, LEHP, REHS and
Private Water and Sewage Contractors requirements
We look forward to spending an
excellent and enjoyable
conference with you this year!
The South Chapter Conference Committee
Barb Hohlt, Chairperson
Jennifer Meyer, Mary Cooper, John Wagner,
Joe Konczyk, Joe Morin, Jeff Webster,
Jamie Jones & Lisa Grau
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 (6.5 hours CEUs)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00- 10:00 a.m.
Geo Thermal Systems (1.00 CEU)
Dominique Durbin, Durbin Geo Thermal
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Panel Presentation (Soil Erosion, Violations, Unique Situations) (1.00 CEU)
Tom Hawkins, Deputy Director Madison County Planning and Development
Brian Eckert, B.S., L.E.H.P., PSDS Coordinator, St. Clair CHD
John Wagner, B.S., L.E.H.P. , Administrator, Monroe CHD
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
IDPH – Private Sewage Regulations Updates
Chad Moorman, LEHP, IDPH Private Sewage Program Manager
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Mississippi River Clean Up (field activity) (3.50 CEU)
Must Sign and Return attached Liability to Participate
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 (5.5 hours CEUs)
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
What’s Wrong with This Picture? (1.00 CEU)
Jamie Jones, LEHP, Director of EH, Washington CHD
Doug King, LEHP, Director of EH, Jersey CHD
Mary Cooper, LEHP, EH Manager, Madison CHD
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Overview of the Legislative Process (1.00 CEU)
IL Representative Jay Hoffman
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Change, Change and More Change—Food Regulations (1.00 CEU)
Pat Welch, B.S., M.P.A., IDPH Food Program Manager
Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Greening The Food Inspection (.5 CEU)
Jeff Webster, B.S., Sanitarian, St. Clair CHD
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Meth Labs - Dangers & Awareness (1.00 CEU)
Brant Blackburn, Special Agent, Illinois State Police,
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Defending our Nations Food Supply (1.00 CEU)
Richard Box, Assistant WMD Coordinator, FBI
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Evaluation
The 2014 South Chapter Annual
Educational Conference is being held
at the Casino Queen. It is located at
200 Front Street
E. St. Louis, IL 62201,
(Phone 800.777.0777)
(see the map below).
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Casino Queen Hotel.
The rate is $89.00 per night plus tax. The cut-off date for the block is
Sept. 2, 2014. The block is reserved under “IEHA.” For reservations, call
800.777.0777.
For more information, visit their website at: www.casinoqueen.com
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Southern Regional Groundwater
Protection Planning Committee
Activity or Event:
Mississippi River Cleanup
09/17/2014
Participant's Name (please print) __________________________________________
I understand that participation in the above Activity or Event may be hazardous for the abovenamed participant.
In signing below, I assume risk of harm or injury which may occur to the participant as a result
of participating in the above-named event or activity. I hereby release IEHA & SRGPPC and
its officers, employees, or agents from any liability, costs and damages resulting from this
individual's participation.
I also give my consent for the business or organization to seek emergency treatment, and I
agree to accept financial responsibility for the costs related to this emergency treatment.
_____________________________________ ______________
Signature
Date
Southern Regional Groundwater Protection Planning Committee will
provide the following to all participants:
Gloves (appropriate for clean-up of sharp
materials)
Trash Bags (recycling and trash applicable)
Trash Collection Sticks
Bug Spray
Water
1st Aid Kits available as necessary
Nurse on duty
Safety Vests
Two Way Radios for communication
Participants need to provide:
Appropriate shoes for rough/uneven terrain
Appropriate clothing-long pants-long sleeves
Weather gear – event will occur in light rain
Mississippi River Cleanup
Together we can make a
difference
CANCELLATION ONLY IN EVENT OF STRONG STORMS
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Tap Into Your
th
2014
IEHA
ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCE
Leadership Potential
2
3
OCTOBER
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
EAST PEORIA - ILLINOIS
T H URSDAY, OCT. 2
Conference Schedule
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Conference Schedule
REGISTRATION DESK OPENS
WELCOMING ADDRESS
KEY NOTE
Preparing for the Future of Environmental Health
Lynne Madison, NEHA RVP, EH Division Director Western UP Health Department, MI
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
AWARDS & RECOGNITION + BREAK
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TRACK 1
Being Politically Incorrect: Controversial Food Topics
BREAK OUT SESSION A
Jim Mann, Executive Director for Handwashing For Life Institute, Libertyville, IL
TRACK 2 (SPLIT)
How Technology Can Create a More Efficient Department
Landon Brokaw, Decade Software Company, Fresno, CA
Bed Bug Update & Current Control Practices
Patricia Hottel, McCloud Services, South Elgin, IL
TRACK 3 (SPLIT)
Inside Out: The Wall Between Food Safety and Onsite Treatment
Colin Bishop, Anua, Greensboro, NC
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH ON OWN / BOD MEETING
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
PLENARY
Connecting with NACCHO
Jennifer Li, NACCHO, Washington DC (TENTATIVE)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
BREAK OUT SESSION
TRACK 1 (SPLIT)
Partnership Benefits for Meeting the New Food Handler Training Law
Christie Lewis, President of StateFoodSafety.com, Provo, UT
OSHA Compliance 101: A Closer Look At Its Effect On Public Sector Facilities
Cheryl Neff, Illinois Department of Labor, Springfield, IL
TRACK 2
Don’t Gamble with Norovirus:
Containment & Prevention of Norovirus Outbreaks
Eric Bradley, Scott County Health Department, Davenport, IA
TRACK 3
Sewage Treatment Using Anaerobic Digestion & Effluent Handing Options
Dr. Liangcheng Yang, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS + BREAK
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
BREAK OUT SESSION C
TRACK 1
Active Managerial Control: Food Safety Redesign at the Local Level – Because Serving Safe Food is
the Establishment’s Responsibility
Brian Hanft, Cerro Gordo County DPH, Mason City, IA
TRACK 2
Arsenic & Old Wells: Potential Causes & Risks for Private Well Owners
Sophia Walsh, Cerro Gordo County DPH, Mason City, IA
TRACK 3
Iowa’s Time of Transfer Septic System Inspection Program
Daniel Olson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Des Moines, IA
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
PLENARY
Recalls, 3rd Party Auditors & Government Inspectors: Who is Liable for Foodborne Illness
Outbreaks?
Fred Pritzker, PA, Pritzker Olsen Attorneys, Minneapolis, MN
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
EXHIBITOR’S HALL RECEPTION
Speaker Highlights
1. LYNNE MADISON, RS -- NEHA RVP REGION 6
Environmental Health Division Director Western UP
Health Department, Hancock, Michigan
Recently elected as RVP she
represents members in Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and
Ohio. She joined the Western
Upper
Peninsula
Health
Department in 1993 and became
their
Environmental
Health
Division Director in 2001. She
has
extensive
experience
representing the interests of
environmental health professionals, having served on the
boards of both the Michigan Association of Local
Environmental Health Administrators and Michigan
Environmental Health Association (MEHA president in
2010) and in 2012 won their Sanitarian of the Year Award.
2. FRED PRITZKER
Pritzker Olsen Attorneys,
Minneapolis, MN
Founder and president of the
national food safety law firm,
Pritzker Olsen, P.A. His firm
represents
survivors
of
foodborne illness and is
involved in virtually every
national foodborne illness outbreak. His firm is devoted to
educating the public and fellow attorneys about food safety
and advocating for positive changes in food safety laws. His
firm also underwrites the Food Poisoning Bulletin, a source
for news about food safety.
3. JIM MANN
Executive Director Handwashing for Life Institute
Libertyville, IL
Founder of the Handwashing For Life Institute ® and The
Handwashing Leadership Forum ®, he has been the
recipient of NSF’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement
Award. His work to reduce the risk of foodborne and
person-to-person illness spans a
career as a chemist formulating
leading
brands
in
surface
disinfection,
pest
control,
foodservice, healthcare sanitizing
systems and skin care.
Jim’s
influence
to
away-from-home
wellness has been quite global,
working on six continents while
living in three.
F RIDAY, OCT. 3
Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
Speaker Highlights
1. RON GRIMES, RS, MPH, DAAS
Manager of Regulatory Affairs Environmental Health
Programs, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI
At NSF he focuses on their
relationships between State and
Local regulatory agencies across the
US and Canada ensuring they are
kept up
to
date on new
environmental health initiatives and
services. He has a vast knowledge
of life as a health officer and
environmental health director during
his stretch at two county health
departments in Michigan prior to
joining NSF.
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
REGISTRATION DESK OPENS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
POP-IN LEARNING LAB BEGINS
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BREAK OUT SESSION A
TRACK 1
Warewashing 101: ANSI Standard Certification & Using the Standard as a Tool
Ronald Grimes, NSF International, Ann Arbor, Michigan
TRACK 2
Body Art 201
Heather Stachelrodt, San Diego County Department of Environmental Health, San Diego, CA
Mike Martin, President of The Alliance of Professional Tattooists and owner of Flesh Skin Graffix
Tattoo, Imperial Beach, CA
POP-IN LEARNING LAB ENDS AT 10:00 AM
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
BREAK OUT SESSION B
TRACK 1
Sanitizing 101
Gina Gallo, Starbucks Coffee Company, IL
Josh Oldland, Starbucks Coffee Company, IN
TRACK 2
Urine Diversion and Wastewater Treatments
Dr. Tom Bierma, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2. COLIN BISHOP, RS
Director of Environmental North America, Anua,
Greensboro, NC
Colin began his career as an EH
Specialist at Mohave County Arizona
Environmental Health Division and
was later an Environmental Health
Supervisor over one of three districts.
He is an entrepreneur and has worked
in the decentralized
and on-site
wastewater industry over the last 21
years in system manufacturing,
design, service, regulation, inspection,
sales and marketing, and site/soil
evaluation. He is a REHS through NEHA and a Registered
Sanitarian in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas and West Virginia. He
earned a B.S. degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University
in 1992 and currently lives in Woodville, Texas with wife, Mia,
and their four children
3. STEVE WILSON
Groundwater Hydrologist, Illinois State Water
Survey, Champaign
Steve Wilson is a groundwater hydrologist and has been at the
Illinois State Water Survey since 1983. Steve has a BS
in Agricultural Engineering and an MS in
Civil Engineering, both from the
University of Illinois. He developed The
Private Well Class, an online self-paced
curriculum for private well owners, and
has conducted applied research that has
included testing and outreach to
thousands of private well owners.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
TRACK 1
Improving Handwashing Compliance Workshop
BREAK OUT SESSION C
Jim Mann, Handwashing For Life Institute, Libertyville, IL
TRACK 2 (SPLIT)
An Online Class for Private Well Owners to Protect Public Health
Steve Wilson, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL
Best Practices for Well Owner Outreach: A Survey of Programs from Around the Country
Steve Wilson, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL
Technical Sewage Topic TBD
Chad Moorman, Illinois Department of Public Health
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
PLENARY
Local Updates
Food: IDPH Pat Welch or April Caulk
Sewage: Chad Moorman
Water: Scott Bell (Tentative)
3:30 PM
END OF CONFERENCE
CEU Earning Potential
Full conference attendees receive up to:
13.25 CEU’s for LEHP / REHS credentials and 9.25 for CP-FS credentials
One day attendees receive up to:
6.75 CEU’s for LEHP / REHS credentials and 5 for CP-FS credentials
Hours offered per Discipline
Food 10.75, Sewage 5.5, Water 3.00, General 5.0
(May change based on final agenda and additional participation of vendors in the learning lab)
Detailed Session Descriptions
General
Food
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF
BEING POLITICALLY INCORRECT:
The presentation offers an overview of trends in
the environmental health profession and suggests
a strategy for meeting new environmental health
challenges. (1.0 ceu)
Washington DC and the keepers of The Model
Food Code are a long way from Peoria, at times it
can seem like a million miles. The field has
answers. And this is your stage. Let’s fix the Food
Code in all things related to hand hygiene. [Got any
pet peeves about handwashing? Speaker Jim
Mann will collect, anonymously, and create a
tailored session. jmann@handwashingforlife.com]
(1.5 ceu)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
THURSDAY, OCT 2 - 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Lynne Madison, RS, NEHA Region 6 Vice President, EH
Division Director, Western Upper Peninsula Health
Department, Hancock, MI
HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN CREATE A MORE
EFFICIENT DEPARTMENT
THURSDAY, OCT 2 – 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
How do you maintain flexibility, stay on course,
and gauge your effectiveness? Get your hands on
tools that measure and monitor regulatory
programs, costs, fees, staffing, training and trends.
(0.75 ceu)
Landon Brokaw, Decade Software, Fresno, CA
BED BUG UPDATE & CURRENT CONTROL
PRACTICES
Presentation will briefly review bed bug
identification and biology and focus on recent
updates for control and prevention by looking at
current practices being implemented. (0.75 ceu)
Patricia Hottel, Board Certified Entomologist, Technical
Advisor for McCloud Services, Bartlett, IL
CONNECTING WITH NACCHO
THURSDAY, OCT 2 – 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Programs offered by NACCHO that can help build
your department and food programs. (0.75 ceu)
CONTROVERSIAL FOOD TOPICS
Jim Mann, Executive Director, Handwashing Fr Life
Institute, Libertyville, IL
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS FOR MEETING THE
NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING LAW
With the new IL food safety legislation now in
effect, this presentation will provide an
opportunity to view an example of one of the ANSI
accredited online food safety training program
options available. Be prepared to ask questions
you might have regarding online training, discuss
how field inspectors can maximize the positive
impact of these training programs and ways to use
the food safety and other online training programs
available to the best advantage of your agency.
(0.5 ceu)
Christie Lewis, Ph.D., President of StateFoodSafety.com,
Provo, UT
Jennifer Li, MHS, Director of Environmental Health,
Health & Disability, NACCHO, Washington, DC
(TENTATIVE)
DON’T GAMBLE WITH NOROVIRUS:
CONTAINMENT & PREVENTION OF NOROVIRUS
OUTBREAKS
Norovirus, prevention and control measures,
laboratory testing considerations, sampling
techniques and will conclude with an examination
of two Norovirus outbreaks that occurred at a
restaurant and a casino in Iowa. (1.0 ceu)
Eric Bradley, MPH, REHS, DAAS, Environmental Health
Specialist, Scott County Health Department, Davenport, IA
BODY ART 201
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
A deeper look at body at inspections and body art
facilities. (1.5 ceu)
Heather Stachelrodt, County of San Diego Department of
Health, San Diego, CA
Mike Martin, President of The Alliance of Professional
Tattooists and owner of Flesh Skin Graffix Tattoo,
Imperial Beach, CA
ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL: FOOD
SAFETY REDESIGN AT THE LOCAL LEVEL - BECAUSE
SERVING SAFE FOOD IS THE ESTABLISHMENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY
The Voluntary Nat’l Retail Food Regulatory
Program Standards are an important piece of the
food safety puzzle. Active Managerial Control
(AMC) in food facilities further adds to a
completed puzzle. This presentation will review
how it was implemented at the local level. (1.0
ceu)
Brian Hanft, Environmental Health Service Manager,
Cerro Gordo county Department of Public Health, Mason
City IA
RECALLS, 3RD PARTY AUDITORS &
GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS: WHO IS
LIABLE FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS
OUTBREAKS?
Does a perfect score on an inspection report
impart a false sense of security to restaurant
patrons? What about third party auditors? What is
their liability in food safety and illness prevention?
What if someone relies on your inspection to
choose where they eat and they get sick? Can they
sue your agency for failure to warn or prevent
illness? By attending this session you will not only
get these questions answered, but also learn much
more regarding foodborne illness litigation and
liability and how your department can strengthen
its policies. (1.5 ceu)
Fred Pritzker, PA, President, Pritzker Olsen Attorneys,
Minneapolis, MN
OSHA COMPLIANCE 101 & PUBLIC
SECTOR FACILITIES
THURSDAY, OCT 2 - 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
This session addresses the basic differences
between the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration and the Illinois Department of
Labor in the State of Illinois. Covering the most
common occupational safety and health standards
that apply to public sector facilities, which may
have food service areas, regulated by public
health, that can be impacted by these
requirements.
Attendees will also learn how
private and public employers can access free onsite consultation services. (0.5 ceu)
Cheryl Neff, Division Manager Safety Inspection &
Education Division, Illinois Department of Labor,
Springfield, IL
WAREWASHING 101: ANSI STANDARD
CERTIFICATION & USING THE STANDARD AS A TOOL
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The presentation will differentiate the relationship
between the different types and uses of
Warewashing Equipment. The ability to use the
certification and listing information as a useful tool
during the plan review phase or at the time of
product replacement will also be provided. (1.5
ceu)
Ron Grimes, Manager of Environmental
Programs, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI
Health
Detailed Session Descriptions
Water
SANITIZING 101
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
There are several effective sanitizers that yield a
99.999% reduction of representative pathogenic
microorganisms of public health importance,
when used properly, in accordance with the label.
But what REALLY happens if the instructions aren’t
followed? If the sanitizer concentration is too
high? Or if the test strips is swished around in the
solution? Or if the solution is above the suggested
temperature? Participate in this session to learn
the proper techniques to test, use and apply
sanitizer solutions. (0.75 ceu)
Gina Gallo, Retail Quality Assurance Managers,
Starbucks Coffee Company
Josh Oldland, Retail Quality Assurance Specialist,
Starbucks Coffee Company
IMPROVING HANDWASHING COMPLIANCE
WORKSHOP
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Training alone doesn’t motivate compliance.
Supervisor observation does little to objectively
collect handwash compliance information. Learn
how the new wireless technologies take
advantage of data collection and then how to use
that to set standards and motive handwashing,
starting at the c-suite. This session lights the path
for you and industry to an intervention beyond
training to enhance compliance. (2.0 ceu)
Jim Mann, Executive Director, Handwashing Fr Life
Institute, Libertyville, IL
STATE UPDATE
SEWAGE TREATMENT USING ANAEROBIC
DIGESTION AND EFFLUENT HANDLING
OPTIONS
ARSENIC AND OLD WELLS: POTENTIAL
CAUSES AND RISKS FOR PRIVATE WELL
OWNERS
Sewage can be used as a feedstock for anaerobic
digestion to produce biogas. Effluent from
anaerobic digestion can be used for land
application,
composting,
and
inoculating
digesters. (1.0 ceu)
Arsenic in Groundwater is a known problem in
Iowa and health risks associated with consuming
arsenic laden drinking water are numerous. This
presentation will examine the results of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded
study in Cerro Gordo County, IA that focused on
what indicators are found in arsenic contaminated
wells. It will focus on how public health officials
can use the results of the study to discuss the
arsenic problem with residents and well drillers in
their jurisdiction. (1.0 ceu)
Dr. Liangcheng Yang, Assistant Professor, Illinois State
University, Normal, IL
IOWA’S TIME OF TRANSFER SEPTIC
SYSTEM INSPECTION PROGRAM
Iowa adopted a mandatory time of sale septic
system inspection program in 2009. This
presentation will discuss the efforts to pass the
law, the legal requirements for inspections and the
inspection process for this program. (1.0 ceu)
Daniel Olson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources,
Des Moines, IA
URINE DIVERSION AND WASTEWATER
TREATMENTS
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Urine diversion offers opportunities to conserve
water and nutrients, and reduce wastewater
treatment costs and nutrient pollution. However,
significant technical, economic, legal, and
behavioral barriers must be overcome before the
practice can become widely used in the U.S. (1.0
ceu)
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dr. Tom Bierma Research professor, Illinois State
University, Normal, IL
Pat Welch, Illinois Department of Public Health
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ILLINOIS
SEWAGE PROGRAM
A short review of what is new and what is coming
for the food program in Illinois. (0.50 ceu)
Sewage
INSIDE OUT: THE WALL BETWEEN FOOD
SAFETY AND ONSITE TREATMENT
Restaurant waste streams are laden with food
debris, FOG (fats, oils, and grease), and sanitizers.
When onsite treatment system problems arise, we
end up following our nose outside to the odor, an
indicator of poor system performance or issues.
See how dual range QAC test strip and practices
inside, and special treatment media and system
design modifications outside, can tear down the
figurative wall between the food safety and onsite
sewage programs. (0.75 ceu)
Colin Bishop, Director of Environmental North America,
Anua, Greensboro, NC
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Session will highlight 1-2 recent developments in
the Illinois sewage program and what it means for
local health departments.
(0.5 ceu)
STATE UPDATE
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
A brief review on what has recently happened in
the Illinois sewage program and what is coming.
(0.25 ceu)
Sophia Walsh, Environmental Health Specialist, Cerro
Gordo county Department of Public Health, Mason City
IA
AN ONLINE CLASS FOR PRIVATE WELL
OWNERS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
The Private Well Class is designed to provide
homeowners an understanding of the basic
science of water wells, well maintenance and
groundwater protection. The innovative, tenlesson class is delivered by email, supplemented
by webinars, and is self-directed. This session will
cover the success of this program, which has had
over 2,700 participants in the first year. Hear how
sanitarians are using this class in their work with
well owners and how you could utilize this free
resource! (0.75 ceu)
Steve Wilson, Groundwater Hydrologist, Illinois State
Water Survey, Champaign
BEST PRACTICES FOR WELL OWNER
OUTREACH, A SURVEY OF PROGRAMS
FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Public health officials report difficulty in raising
awareness among private well owners to perform
regular testing and maintenance of their wells. A
survey was conducted of outreach programs with
funding from CDC to identify and evaluate
effective approaches that promote well testing
and maintenance under several different
conditions. This presentation will provide the
results of the survey and discuss ways public
health professionals can engage and reach out to
well owners. (0.75 ceu)
Steve Wilson, Groundwater Hydrologist, Illinois State
Water Survey, Champaign
STATE UPDATE
FRIDAY, OCT 3 – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
A brief review on what has recently happened in
the Illinois water program and what is coming.
(0.25 ceu)
Scott Bell, Illinois Department of Public Health
(TENTATIVE
EH Professionals Join Us at the 2014 AEC
IEHA is the largest association in Illinois geared specifically towards Environmental Health
professionals with nearly 400 members working in the regulatory, private and academic arenas of
this field. Prospective attendees for this conference typically include environmental health specialists,
directors, administrators, educators of environmental or public health, Boards of Health, Boards of
Supervisors, statisticians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists and other professionals working in
industries influenced or affecting the public health of our communities. Students in environmental or
public health and health education/promotion are always welcome. An abundance of knowledge,
networking and fun await you at this year’s conference! Plus earn up to 13.25 CEU’s for less than
$8.00 per credit hour to meet licensing requirements!
Awards Ceremony
Find out which of your colleagues will get recognized this year for their dedication to our profession and celebrate them at
our Annual Awards Ceremony. Last year we recognized:
Mike Charley, Robert Rivoli, & Stephanie Cline as our Chapter Members of the Year
● Nicole Vicari was the recipient of our Student Stipend ● Mike Charley received the Tom Chojnacki NEHA Stipend ●
Kaylee Halberg was our New Comer of the Year
Exhibitor’s Reception
Immediately following the last presentation on October 2 join your colleagues for
some food and beverages as you interact with various vendors showcasing
information on their products and services available to you.
Traditional
Passing of the Gavel
Come thank Adam Dotson for a job well done as he
passes the gavel to Lenore Killam our next president
Students Join Us at the 2014 AEC
Students in environmental or public health related fields are encouraged to attend the IEHA Annual
Educational Conference. It is an excellent professional learning and networking opportunity. In an effort to
assist students with career networking, special activities are being designed and will soon be posted on
our website and sent off to schools. Students who attend the conference won’t want to miss this
opportunity to connect with professionals at this conference. We do have a limited number of conference
volunteering options available to students – students who volunteer to help out will receive free
registration for the conference and are invited to the BOD Luncheon on October 2 at 11:30 AM. Please
contact Enas Qureshi, Illinois State SEHA President and our Student Outreach Committee Chair and at
equreshi724@gmail.com or Kimberly Bradley at kgbradley75@gmail.com.
New This Year for All Attendees: Pop-In Learning Lab
Earn CEU’s with select vendors the morning of Friday, October 3
(CEU’s offered will vary based on participation of vendors)
Venue & Hotel Information
Holiday Inn & Suites ● 101 Holiday Street
East Peoria, Illinois 61611 ● 309-698-3333
Recently opened, this non-smoking, 137-room hotel is located
within the newly developed Levee District of East Peoria
minutes from the Peoria Airport (PIA), Bass Pro Shops,
Downtown Peoria, Par-A-Dice Casino, and more! If you
don’t want to leave we are sure you will find the indoor pool,
health club, and onsite bar & restaurant to your liking! IEHA
attendees can enjoy Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, which is
attached to the hotel, along with complimentary shuttle
service, in-room Wi-Fi, and parking.
A block of rooms has been reserved under IL Environmental
Health for Wednesday and Thursday nights (Oct 1-2) at a
Room Rate of $119 +tax per Night. Use the following link to
book anytime online. Our booking code is IEH.
For those driving GPS 101 Holiday Street. It is located minutes
off I-74 along West Washington Street near the riverfront.
The closet airport is Peoria International and free shuttle
service to the hotel is available, however, call the hotel in
advance to ensure a driver is available.
Block Rates available until September 15
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Student – $10 (one day)
Student Volunteer (signed up) – No Charge
Oct. 2
Oct. 3
Presenter attending full conference - $50.00
Early Bird Pricing Applied
MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO IEHA – TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ _____________
Mail this completed form along with payment postmarked by September 19, 2014, to:
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ATTN: 2014 AEC
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PO Box 7505 ●
Rockford, IL 61126
Questions regarding Membership Status or Registration contact the IEHA office at ieha2001@aol.com or (815) 977-5884
Questions regarding the conference contact Kimberly Bradley at kgbradley75@gmail.com or (309) 912-1038
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: __________________ Amount: $____________________ Check #: _____________________ Notes: ____________________

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