Please join us for the IAEM student chapter presentation with Steven Schenkel at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on, Thursday, December 1, 2011 via Adobe Connect. Steven Schenkel, CPIM, is a Supply Chain professional who specializes in Production and Inventory Management. He brings 15 years of experience in the retail and hospitality industries in operations, production planning, and logistics for both domestic and international markets. Currently, Steven is a Global Supply Planner at Levi Strauss and Co. headquarters in San Francisco, where he is also on the Emergency Response Team. He calculates production flow for worldwide sales demand and regularly works with factories in China, India, Mexico, and Turkey.
He holds a Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS, the Association for Operations Management. Previously, Steven has worked for Cost Plus World Market, Williams-Sonoma, DFS, and Club Med Resorts.
In 1998, Steven joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as on-call Disaster Assistance Employee. He was attached to the National Logistics Cadre and underwent training at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Virginia. He served until 2001. In 2009, Steven rejoined FEMA as a DAE assigned to the Logistics Cadre of Region IX in Oakland, CA.
When Hurricane Irene hit the Eastern Seaboard in August 2011, Steven was deployed to New Jersey to assist with recovery efforts. He took a military leave from Levi’s and spent the month of September in Neptune, NJ as the Receiving and Distribution Manager overseeing supplies for state-wide relief efforts.
Steven used his private sector knowledge to “aggressively address the shipping/receiving process” and implemented protocols to adapt to FEMA methods, which were “directly related to the successes attained in this disaster response,” according to his Deputy Logistics Section Chief.
A Cleveland native, Steven received a BS in Speech Communication from Syracuse University in New York. He currently lives with his girlfriend in San Francisco, but remains a long-suffering and loyal Cleveland Indians fan.
The link for the chat is http://philau.adobeconnect.com.iaem/.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Fwd: Upcoming Conferences
December 14, 2011 Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA North Carolina Burn Disaster Symposium (3rd Annual) Focused on Radiation, Nuclear Sources, Trauma and Burn Care, the agenda is:
Deadlines for discounts December 1st.
For more information: http://www.ncburndisaster.org/Symposium.html
January 12, 2012 Asheville, North Carolina USA
Disaster Preparedness Symposium
Mountain Area Trauma Regional Committee
Hospital Evacuation Experiences, Pungo Hospital Hurricane Irene, Spring Tornadoes, Joplin, Mo
The Joint Commission Emergency Standards
February 10/11, 2012 Wilmington, North Carolina USA
Includes presentations from Jeff Hamilton of St Johns Mercy Medical Center, Joplin MO
As well as a number of topics related to Trauma
http://www.seahec.net/traumasymposium/
Randy D. Kearns, DHA MSA CEM
Non-Attending Faculty
University of North Carolina, School of Medicine Chapel Hill, North Carolina Randy_kearns@med.unc.edu
www.ncburndisaster.org
www.hospitaldisaster.org
Friday, November 25, 2011
Fwd: Call for Presentations deadline ends next Friday
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Call for Presentations
Deadline to Submit Ends Next Friday, December 2, 2011The World Conference of Disaster Management (WCDM) is now calling for presentations for the 22nd WCDM taking place June 25-27, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.
The theme for the 2012 Program is Global Threats, Local Consquences. We will be looking for abstracts that identify global threats (eg – natural disasters, terrorism, cyber attacks, economic meltdown, etc), look at the impact these events have at the local level and then advise our delegates in terms of implementing solutions or developing strategies to mitigate the effects. We are especially looking for immediate 'take-aways' for our practitioner audience. These can be in the form of case studies, proven results or peer validated research and studies.
We will also be looking for abstracts that deal with the impact of the global economic downturn in terms of reduced budgets and support for all aspects of disaster/emergency/crisis planning (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) and how practitioners can do more with less or how they can meet their performance objectives differently i.e. thinking out of the box. Success stories of expanded programs and budgets in the face of this adversity are also welcome.PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CLICKING TO SUBMIT
The 22nd WCDM will bring delegates from over 40 countries within the fields of Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Risk Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Disaster Management Research, Emergency Communications, Emergency Health, Security, HR, Environmental, Community Planning, as well as for the organizations which supply and service these professions.
A major goal of the WCDM is to offer a program that challenges delegates by examining traditional concepts and methods, and provides:
- new ideas and approaches to problem solving
- both leading edge and topical presentations
- opportunities to connect with key individuals and organizations across the disaster management spectrum
The 2012 Conference theme will be based around: Global Threats, Local Consequences
Audience: WCDM delegates are predominantly practitioners from all levels of government and the private sector, including: utilities, financial services, insurance, transportation, communications, manufacturing, petro-chemical, education, and numerous other industries. WCDM is an ideal opportunity for academics and researchers to communicate and network with these practitioners.
If you have some knowledge to share with international delegates within disaster management fields mentioned above and comply with the theme and objectives below, please submit your abstract today. Or if you know of someone who might be interested in presenting, please pass on this Call for Presentation onto them.
Submissions of abstracts have to comply with the Theme and Objectives of the conference. In addition For this year's call for presentations we are particularly interested in receiving abstracts on case studies and resilience as well as submissions in the categories listed below:
- Real Events/Lessons Learned
- Emerging Trends in Disaster Management
- The Human Element in Disaster Management
- Technical Issues/Threats
- Disaster Management Principles & Practices
- Academic//Research and Development
- Resilience
- Case Studies
Please visit our web site at http://www.wcdm.org/Toronto/call-for-papers.html to access the Call for Presentations
Submitters will be guided through four submission steps:
- Create an Account (if you haven't previously OR if you have forgotten your log-in
you can click on the hyperlink within the returning users to have your password emailed to you)- Add Speakers (or view the list of "My Speakers" that you already submitted. If you would like to update your speaker details please email apatrick@divcomevents.com
- Add Presentation
- Assign Speakers to the Presentation (you can assign speakers you have previously submitted)
- Submit for Review
Submission of abstracts (Deadline December 2, 2011)
If you have any questions please email Adrian Gordon at: agordon@wcdm.org or Gary Mohr at: gmohr@wcdm.org
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Fwd: Logistics Internship in NYC
Three intern opportunities available with the Regional Logistics Program in NYC.
The Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is looking for highly motivated individuals to join the Regional Logistics Program as Planning Interns.
Who Are We?
The Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is a Department of Homeland Security initiative established in 2008 to encourage collaborative emergency planning in America's largest regions. The RCPGP has three primary goals: Fix Shortcomings in Existing Plans Build Regional Planning Communities Link Operational and Capabilities-Based Resource Planning
The regional project site for New York City and Northern New Jersey also includes Long Island, several New York counties, and parts of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. With a population of 22,000,000 people, this region is home to nearly 1 in every 14 Americans.
The Regional Logistics Program is an initiative within the RCPGP designed to link resources, expertise and information among participating jurisdictions in NY, NJ, PA and CT. By creating a shared system and strengthening regional partnerships, the Region optimizes its ability to manage resources and respond to a catastrophe. The Program focuses on four core components: planning, information-sharing, resource management and the establishment of highly trained emergency response logistics teams.
Position Descriptions
Training Development Intern
Assist Logistics Planners leading the Regional Logistics Program training and outreach initiatives. Research the various computer-based learning platforms used within the NY-NJ-CT-PA Region as well as in emergency management or logistics training programs nationwide. Provide recommendations for computer-based learning platforms to be used in conjunction with the training program. Organize and participate in meetings with Regional Logistics Program stakeholders and subject matter experts to determine training needs. Assist in reviewing training courses and provide recommendations.
Logistics Outreach & Event Development Intern
Assist in development of workshops to re-engage Program planning team members, review and test Program plans and guides, and identify links be-tween and among Program projects and initiatives. Assist with planning and development of an event geared towards introducing the Universal Logistics Standard (ULS) developed by the Program. Develop presentations and materials, translating text and theory into graph-ics, diagrams, process charts and PowerPoint presentations.
Research & Development Intern
Conduct a literature review of plans, documents, procedure and protocol from both private and public sector logistics companies and agencies. Develop summaries and provide short presentations on reviewed content. Assess information gathered for best practices and lessons learned. Generate recommendations and engage in discussions on the requirements of an ideal logistics emergency management program.
Please note: this position requires potential candidates to be able to work independently; creative thinkers with a strong background in Logistics are encouraged to apply.
Time Commitment & Details:
The internship period begins mid-January 2012 and continues through mid-April 2012. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). Internships are unpaid.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Detgen Greeff, Logistics Planning Associate (dgreeff@regionalcatplanning.org).
Application Deadline: 5pm, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Fwd: Writers Wanted
WRITERS WANTED
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