Join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Friday February 20, 2026 at 11:00am Central Time.  The meeting will be presented via Microsoft Teams, please register for the meeting and you can place the meeting on your calendar with the meeting credentials listed below.  Please log in at least 5 minutes early to reduce the number of distractions at the beginning of the meeting.

When: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am Central Time (Please log in at least 5 minutes early and mute your microphone to reduce distractions)

What: ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 Shower and Eye Wash Compliance Training at 11am via Teams Meeting.  Credentials to be sent soon.

Who: Michelle Clements, Director of National Accounts – Safety Industrial at Haws Corporation.

While most business owners believe that their emergency equipment is fully functional, the reality is that there is a one in five chance they will work properly in an actual emergency. By attending this meeting, you will gain a better understanding of the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 Standard for eyewash and shower equipment, along with a step-by-step overview on how to test your equipment for installation and performance compliance to ensure you are prepared during an actual emergency.

After this training you will be able to: Understand ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 significant requirements, conduct weekly & annual inspections, identify compliance best practices.

Michelle is currently the Director of National Accounts for Haws Corporation.  She has 20 years of experience working with the ANSI Z358.1 Standard, this includes conducting well over 300 eyewash surveys/inspections during her career.

This meeting is available to all ASSP members and guests at no charge! Please register for recordkeeping purposes.

Visit the events page of cil.assp.org or this link: Feb 2026 Virtual Chapter Meeting

This meeting is our member appreciation meeting and we will be celebrating our chapter’s 75th Chapter Anniversary!  As always, members and guests are welcome!  We will also have a special guest, Jim Nelson – ASSP Region V VP!  Join us for a historical discussion of our chapter history and a short message from Jim Nelson.  All attending members will be welcomed in sharing their personal ASSP stories and how ASSP is of value to them on personal and professional level.

All members attending this meeting will receive a membership certificate with their years of membership displayed!

Lunch will be provided!

When:

Friday November 14, 2025

Arrivals at 11:15am
Introductions and Lunch 11:30am – Lunch will be provided by the chapter, registration is required for the lunch headcount
Presentation & Discussion 12:00pm
Conclusions & Wrap Up 1:30pm

Where:
IL Corn Growers Building – Park in the rear lot and enter into the door for the rear part of the building.
14171 Carole Dr
Bloomington, IL 61701

(Yes, this is the same location as our October meeting.  John Lee has graciously offered the use of this facility for chapter meetings!  Thank you John!)

Who:
CIL ASSP Leadership

Jim Nelson ASSP Region V VP

What:
Member appreciation and 75th Anniversary as an ASSP Chapter!

Registration is required for the lunch headcount.

Visit the Events page to register: https://cil.assp.org/event/

When:

Friday October 24, 2025
Arrivals at 11:15am
Introductions and Lunch 11:30am – Lunch will be provided by the chapter, registration is required for the lunch headcount
Presentation & Tour 12:00pm
Conclusions & Wrap Up 1:30pm

*Please note footwear requirements*:

Those wanting to tour the facility must wear closed toe, non-slip shoes for the tour. Anyone with footwear that is open toe, slip-ons, high heels etc. will not be able to enter the lab environment.

Where:
IL Corn Growers Building
14171 Carole Dr
Bloomington, IL 61701

Who:
John Lee

Director, Safety-Health-Environmental Services Program

Grain and Feed Association of Illinois

What:
John Lee will host us on a tour of the IL Corn Growers building and we will get to look at their grain entrapment rescue training equipment. Those wanting to tour the facility must wear closed toe, non-slip shoes for the tour. Anyone with footwear with open toe, slip-ons, high heels etc. will not be able to enter the lab environment.

Registration is required for the lunch headcount.

Register at the Events page or use this link: https://cil.assp.org/events/friday-october-24-2025-cil-assp-chapter-meeting-in-person/?