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Table of Contents

Ø      IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium

Ø      Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute

Ø      Candidates Needed for NCEH/ATSDR Board of Scientific Counselors

Ø      Sustainability Resources and Award

Ø      Limited Supply of 2007 NEHA Conference CDs!

Ø      NEHA’s Call for Abstracts

Ø      Texas Sanitarian Registration Program

Ø      Affiliates’ Call for Abstracts

 

IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium

All-expenses-paid sponsorship!

Apply now for a full sponsorship to the IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium on December 6–8, 2007! Don’t miss this opportunity to attend innovative sessions addressing IAQ programs for schools. Letters of intent must be received by close of business this Friday, October 12, 2007. To apply, please view the application instructions.

 Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute

 Applications are being accepted for the fourth cohort of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute (EPHLI). The deadline is October 31, 2007.

 

EPHLI identifies, trains, and assists in the development of environmental public health leaders. Each year, the institute enhances the leadership and problem-solving skills of approximately 30 environmental public health practitioners. With these enhanced skills, practitioners are better able to anticipate, recognize, and respond to environmental health threats.

 

EPHLI application instructions and promotional materials can be downloaded from www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/ephli/application.htm.

 Candidates Needed for NCEH/ATSDR Board of Scientific Counselors 

The National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors. The board provides advice and guidance to the HHS secretary, CDC director, and NCEH/ATSDR director.

 Nominees for the board will be selected from experts in toxicology, epidemiology, environmental or occupational medicine, behavioral science, risk assessment, exposure assessment, and other related disciplines. Consideration is given to representation from diverse geographical areas, gender, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled. Nominees must be U.S. citizens. Members may be invited to serve up to four-year terms.

 Please submit your nominations by October 17, 2007, to Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, at NCEH/ATSDR, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS E-28, Atlanta, GA  30333. Nominations must include name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and current curriculum vitae. Questions? Contact Sandra at (404) 498-0622.   

 Sustainability Resources and Award

 Sustainability Library Resources

This NEHA Web page has been created as a resource that members can use to find environment-related guidance and information. Links and book citations can be found on the following subjects: renewable energy, energy conservation, pollution prevention, and green building. 

 NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award

NEHA’s Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes members of NEHA who are solving environmental challenges by using innovative and environmental sustainable practices or creative partnerships.

 Any NEHA member, organization, company, or association that meets the specific criteria for the award is eligible, including applicants of the following types:

1.                   local, state, and federal governmental organizations;

2.                   not-for-profit organizations;

3.                   businesses; and

4.                   educational institutions.

 Applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2008. The award ceremony will be held at the NEHA Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition (AEC), June 22–25, 2008, in Tucson, Arizona.

 

Limited Supply of 2007 NEHA Conference CDs!

Missed the conference this year in Atlantic City, NJ? Get a CD of the event that includes all session abstracts; attendee, speaker, and exhibitor lists; and more than 115 environmental health presentations from NEHA’s Annual Educational Conference. Earn one hour of continuing-education credit for viewing the CD. Order now!

NEHA’s Call for Abstracts

Share your knowledge and expertise by participating in an exciting conference that brings environmental health professionals together from across the country! NEHA is seeking abstracts for its 72^nd Annual Educational Conference (AEC) in Tucson, Arizona, June 22–25, 2008.

 The deadline is October 26, 2007, and the submission form is posted online. Questions? Please contact Kristen Kuhar at (303) 756-9090, ext. 341, or at kkuhar@neha.org.

Texas Sanitarian Registration Program 

As of June 2007, Texas is offering reciprocity to those who hold the NEHA R.E.H.S./R.S. credential. NEHA R.E.H.S./R.S. credential holders seeking the Texas Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) may submit proof of their current NEHA credential in lieu of taking the Texas R.S. examination for registration.

The Sanitarian Registration Program operates under the authority of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Professional Licensing and Certification Unit. To apply for the Texas Professional Sanitarian credential, please visit www.dshs.state.tx.us/sanitarian/rs_app.doc. For information about the Sanitarian Registration Program visit, www.dshs.state.tx.us/sanitarian/rs_program.shtm

 For information on NEHA’s credentials, please visit www.neha.org/credential/index.shtml.

 Affiliates’ Call for Abstracts

Attention NEHA affiliates! You can post a link to your call for abstracts to NEHA’s Web site at www.neha.org/links.html. To take advantage of this benefit, please e-mail the link to Cristi Robb at crobb@neha.org. 

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