Discussion of Upcoming Educational Workshops:

1) VEHA/NCAEHA joint session to be held at the NOVA Community College, Manassas Campus on 10/29/09 with registration to begin at 8:00am. This training will target food protection program. Certificate of Merit to be given to winner at this workshop.

Action needed: Amy to have certificate matted/framed.
Need to meet with Angela to pick up the checkbook/cash, membership list, receipt books. Also bring banner, tablecloth

2) VEHA Fall Onsite Educational Workshop to be held at the Fluvanna County library on November 13, 2009.
In order to disseminate information on training session, two distribution lists must be accessed:
a) VDH EHS field staff
b) AOSE list

Action needed: Preston to check on possibility of creating a distribution list through VDH central office for all EH field staff.
Action needed: Beth has access to VCOWT mailing list. Beth can forward training information to VCOWT list

Discussion of Awards/Scholarship:

1) No applications for scholarship have been submitted this year. Anna to discuss with ODU students in upcoming seasons.
2) No nominees for EH Professional of the Year – send out notice via email to VDH staff.
3) Certificate of Merit to be awarded to Jim English at the VEHA/NCAEHA workshop 10/29/09.

Discussion of Ballots:

So far nominees for the area delegates stand as:
Northern area: Richard Michelback
Southern area:
Southwest area:
Tidewater area: Courtney
Capitol area: Beth Manghi
Blue Ridge: Eric Myers

Nominees for positions cannot succeed themselves more than one time in office. It was determined that Ed would not be eligible for re-election, however would be willing to be “re-appointed” to the position should there be no candidate on the ballot.

Preston offered to step down as Delegate at Large and offered to be the “logistics officer” for the VP Programs. Susan Miner has agreed to step into the Delegate at Large position for the remainder of the term which will be at the 2010 election/annual business meeting.

Preston has cardboard box of supplies for workshop and has requested to purchase a large plastic tub to properly store these supplies.
A motion was made by Catherine to allow Preston $30 maximum to purchase 1-2 tubs as necessary to store supplies. Motion was seconded by Anna. All in favor; None opposed, motion carries.

Discussion of Sewage handling and Disposal Committee:

Pamela Pruett has been the representative for VEHA to this committee for several years. After several discussions on the subject, the BOD has decided that the representative on the SHADC shall be an active VEHA Board member/VEHA committee member, and a current member of VEHA.
Preston made a motion to nominate David to represent VEHA on the SHADC. Catherine seconded the motion. All in favor; none opposed. Motion carries.

Action needed: Amy to write letter of thanks to Pamela Pruett for her service to the VEHA Board, and a second letter of recommendation to Dr. Remley nominating David to serve on the SHADC.

Additional News:

Anna Jeng, VEHA VP Professional Advancement has been selected by Governor Tim Kaine to serve on the Virginia Board of Health!!!!! In the 2009 General Assembly, it was decided that two (2) new members would be added to the Board of Health. One position would be representative of Emergency Preparedness, the other representing Environmental Health. Several candidates were nominated, and the Governor’s office has selected Anna to serve as the EH representative.

Goals/Objectives for 2010:

1) set up training calendar for 2010 in January with date and location. Topics to be announced as course develops
2) Advertise VEHA scholarships to EH programs
3) Establish budget
4) Brainstorm ways to reach out to EH professionals to increase membership


Next Meeting: will be by Conference Call October 16, 2009 at 10am


Minutes respectfully submitted by Amy D. Pemberton