Message from the Chairperson

A Message From the VPPPA Chairperson

As we continue to work together to support each other in achieving or maintaining safety excellence throughout the year, please know how grateful and honored we are to have you as a member of the VPPPA.

Hello my fellow VPPPA members,

With the arrival of spring and summer fast approaching, there is no better opportunity to think about how we can continue to help each other during these ever-changing times. The VPPPA has been full of activity and enthusiasm, embodying the caring and sharing spirit that our members know to expect from us. We are grateful that so many of you have already joined us for new events this year, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the coming months at the exciting events we have planned.

Next Level Safety, our first virtual conference that occurred on April 20–21, was a huge success! All of the talented presenters were outstanding—and we are truly appreciative of the insight shared within each workshop. We want to thank the OSHA presenters and, most especially, James Fredrick, Assistant Secretary of Labor, and Jimmy Hart, President Metal Trades Department (MTD), AFL-CIO, for their contributions and collaborative partnership during this event. We look forward to the continued partnership and growth of the VPP program.

Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from members, we will be offering plenty more of these virtual events, both nationally and regionally. Starting in May, you can expect to see a full calendar of new virtual events listed. I invite you to check out what’s happening in your region by visiting your local VPPPA webpage or the National VPPPA regional webpage. As always, we will continue to offer monthly webinars, free for all VPPPA members to enjoy, share, and learn. However, if you’re as eager as I am to see everyone again, mark your calendars and join us August 31–September 2 (either remotely or in-person) at the Safety+ Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee.

As we continue to work together to support each other in achieving or maintaining safety excellence throughout the year, please know how grateful and honored we are to have you as a member of the VPPPA. If you are not yet a member, I highly encourage you to become one. Join us today to take advantage of all that VPPPA has to offer and network with a community that cares so deeply for one another. From all of us here at VPPPA, thank you and please stay safe. We are looking forward to an exciting summer with everyone!

—Terry Schulte, Chairman—National VPPPA Board of Directors

We are better together!