July 2019

EESF NEWS

An update from the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation

EESF New Strategic Plan

EESF approved its new strategic plan at its June Board meeting. In the plan, EESF articulates its new vision: "A World Free of Elevator and Escalator Accidents." It's mission? "To promote public safety and prevent accidents by educating the public on the proper use of elevators and escalators." The new plan will guide EESF's activities for the next three years. Read the entire plan here. Special thanks to our strategic planning group: Bret Abels, Matthew Dennett, Laurie Dueitt, Glenn Duncan, Ken Garst, Ricia Hendricks, Emerald McGehee, Karen Penafiel, Mike Ryan, Sheila Swett, Tom Sybert, Pat Tobin, Teresa Witham.

EESF Chair Mullins Named to Federal Advisory Committee EESF Chairman, Mark S. Mullins, National Coordinator, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund has been named to the U.S. Department of Labor's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. He will serve on the committee for the next two years. Established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, ACCSH advise s the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for occupational safety and health on construction standards and policy matters. EESF congratulates Mark on this prestigious appointment.

Can Your Friends Sing? Find Out at The NAEC Convention! Join us at EESF's Dessert Reception and First Annual Karaoke Dare during NAEC’s 70th Annual Convention. We’re sure there’s someone (or some company) in the elevator/escalator world that you’d love to hear croon. At EESF’s Annual Dessert Reception, you could get your chance. Bid to have your favorite singer(s) delight the audience with their karaoke rendition of your favorite song.  Monday, September 16, 2019 8:00 PM  10:00 PM Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Advance Tickets: $100; Door Tickets: $120 Register for this event when you register for the NAEC Convention .

Our Safe-T-Riders Are Making Strides! Our Safe-T-Rider YouTube videos have reached over 2.75 million people and have been viewed over 1 million times. As we prepare for 2020, we'll be looking for ways to increase the reach of our important safety messages. Check out the video!

Upcoming Events in New York, Chicago And Wisconsin We're excited for these upcoming events. Don't miss them! IAEC New York Region 26th Annual Fundraiser Benefiting the EESF Thursday, August 22, 2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Guastavino's Venue, New York City Chicago Elevator Association Golf Outing Benefiting the EESF Friday, August 2, 2019 Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM Gleneagles Country Club, Lemont, IL  EESF Silent Auction at the NAESAI Wisconsin Elevator Association Symposium Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 PM Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI

EESF is Moving! Our new mailing address is: 11 North Water Street Suite #10290 Mobile, AL 36602 Email, Phone, Fax and Website remain the same.

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