Who is invited and who should attend:
If you are a WSO member, community leader, or a professional involved in the field of environmental safety and health, occupational safety and health, transportation safety, loss control consulting, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, fire service, construction safety, insurance, workers' compensation and all other related fields; at the corporate, managerial and operational level; with the community, state or federal agencies; with private industry, educational institutions, etc., the WSO's 22nd International Environmental & Occupational Safety & Health Professional Development Conference is for you! You are also invited to participate in the WSO Global Round Table discussion to coordinate development of resolutions for the United Nations' Economic and Social Council. WSO Chapters; divisions and committees are also invited to this meeting.
Certification Renewal Requirements:
As you know almost all of the certification programs require that you keep current and up to date by having you fill out a form, that is asking you what you are doing to keep current and improving your safety knowledge. One of the questions on these forms is have you attended any safety conferences.
International Guests:
As with all of the WSO Conferences, there will be speakers and WSO members present from countries such as Australia, Taiwan, Lebanon, Canada, Philippines and others.
WSO Certification Examinations:
Individuals, wishing to sit for WSO Certification Examinations may do so during the conference. However, approval of the applicants certification application package, from the WSO Certification Board, will be needed before the applicant is eligible to sit for the WSO Exam. Contact the WSO World Management Center for further information at (660) 747-3132.
Registration:
The Conference Registration desk will be open Sunday July 5th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will open Monday July 6th, at 7:00 a.m. through the rest of the day. Tuesday July 7th and Wednesday July 8th the registration desk will open at 7:30 a.m. and will remain open through the day. If you have pre-registered, all your conference materials, including your name tag and conference program will be ready for you.
President's Welcome Reception:
This special "Meet and Greet" occasion will be held on Sunday, July 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The reception will be held early to give you time to attend some of the evening activities, with your family and or frieds.
Awards Banquet:
The 2009 awards presentation is scheduled for Monday evening, July 6th. The awards to individuals, corporations and organizations will be made during the Annual Awards Banquet. The fee for the Banquet is $45.00 per person. Spouses and guests are welcome! We are currently accepting nominations for the WSO Awards. If you are interested in one of our nomination brochures, please contact the WSO's office at (660) 747-3132 or info@worldsafety.org.
Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
All participants of the conference will receive a Certificate of Attendance; Certificate of Completion, and a transcript of completed courses and workshops. Please make sure that you go to the registration desk and pick up your Certificates before you leave the conference. Continuing Educational Units are available upon request for $12.00.
Accommodations:
The Sheraton Westport Hotel Lakeside Chalet , 191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis Missouri 64146 USA, has set aside a block of rooms for the conference attendees, at the special rate of $105.00 plus tax per night, for single or double occupancy. For reservations contact the Sheraton Westport Hotel, Lakeside Chalet by calling (314) 434-5010; toll free (800) 822-3535; fax (314) 212-2180 or go to www.sheratonwestport.com When making your reservation make sure you let them know that you are attending the World Safety Conference to get these special rates.
A little about the Sheraton Westport Hotel Lakeside Chalet, they have complementary parking, a complementary airport shuttle. Within the walking area around the Hotel is (1) McDonald's (2) Ozzie's Restaurant (3) Starbuck's (4) Kobe Japanese Grill (5) World News (6) Funny Bone Comedy Club (7) The Drunken Fish (8) America's Pub (9) Backstreet Jazz & Blues) (10) The Playhouse (11) Casa Gallardo (12) Cold Stones Creamery (13) The Village Market (14) Trainwreck Restaurant (15) St. Louis Bread Company (16) National City (17) Bradford's Pub (18) Dierdorf & Harts (19) Nino's (20) Harciano's (22) Pujol's Restaurant (23) Fernando's (24) Westport Nails. As you can see, this area has International Restaurants, Specialty Shops, a Comedy Club, a Live Theater, Special Events, Live Music and Entertainment. Not to mention that St. Louis is home to the Rams (Football) Cardinals (Baseball) and Blues (Hockey) Professional teams.
Some other St. Louis attractions: American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog; Ameristar Casino; Anheuser-Busch Brewery; Argosy Casino; The Butterfly House; Casino Queen; City Museum; Contemporary Air Museum; Crown Valley Winery; Faust Park; St. Louis Toy Museum; Foundry Art Center; Gateway Arch-Jefferson National Expansion Memorial; Gateway Arch Riverboats; Gateway Classic Walk of Fame; Ghostride Tours; Grant's Farm; Harrah's Casino; Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum; Holocaust Museum; Lewis & Clark State Historic Site; Meramac Caverns; NASCAR SpeedPark; St. Louis Zoo; Six Flags St. Louis; Soldier Memorial Military Museum; Third Degree Glass Factory; Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym; Wabash Frisco & Pacific Steam Railway; Worldways Children's Museum; and World's largest collection of Cathedral Mosaics to name a few of the many attractions in St. Louis. Did you know that in 1908 the World Fair and the Olympics were held in St. Louis? Did you know that over 100 municipalities make up the city of St. Louis?
Come join us in St. Louis for a fun break from your busy schedules. Bring your families and make it a family vacation while in St. Louis. There are things in St. Louis that will interest the whole family. Maybe you could catch an evening St. Louis Cardinals game or take a tour of the Anheuser Busch Brewery. The free zoo is always an attraction to children and young at heart.
Conference Registration Fees:
- Until the end of March 2009 - $350.00
- During the Month of April 2009 - $450.00
- During the Month of May 2009 - $500.00
- During the Month of June 2009 - $600.00
- Registration at the door - $700.00 U.S. Funds
If you are not a member of the World Safety Organization, please add $75.00 to the above fees. This additional fee will be applied to your first years Affiliate Membership fee.
Corporate Discounts are available (For WSO Corporate or Affiliate Members)
- 6 Attendees 20 percent overall discount on registration fees
- 10 Attendees 30 percent overall discount on registration fees
- 25 Attendees 50 percent overall discount on registration fees
WSO Awards Banquet (July 6th, 2009) $45.00 per person
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) $12.00 for this certificate
Conference Presentations will be posted at a later date:
