1947 | 1965 | 1968 | 1977 | 1981 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002

History Of The Safety Seminar

1985

First seminar under the leadership of President Bill Hammond (Eastman).  This first seminar was called "Construction Safety Seminar".  Bill recruited the services of the local TOSHA people and developed what would become an annual event.  There were 150 participants in the seminar.  By 1992 the attendance was up to 400,
and by 1997 was over 550.  The name was changed to "Safety Seminar" in 1991.  This was to emphasize the broad nature of the classes offered.  It was no longer just for the construction industry.  In the early days of the Seminar, the attendees were from the local area. 

Today, we have attendees from throughout East Tennessee,
including the Knoxville area.

Other KASC Accomplishments

1947

KASC driving force was to bring the first Driver Education Class to Tennessee's Dobyns-Bennett High School.
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1965

Joint project with Kingsport American Red Cross began Project Take 5, which provided motorists traveling through the area a chance to stop and relax from the humdrum of long distance driving.
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1968

The Council became a cooperating agency with the National Safety Council for the Defensive Driving Program.  Over 1,000 drivers have been trained locally.  This is an 8-hour course.  The course is updated annually and is still being taught in this area.
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1977

The Upper East Tennessee Safety Conference, a two-day event, co-sponsored by the Council and East Tennessee State University.
This conference was conducted by TOSHA with over 100 attendees.
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1981

Council President James Snodgrass met with TOSHA to develop plans for the Tennessee Safety Congress which was held the next year at the new Opryland Hotel.
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1987

Sponsored the Water Safety Expo.
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1989

Under the leadership of President Dick Bailey, developed the first
Fire Safety Rodeo. This is now an annual event to test the skills of local fire departments.
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1991

The Council went into partnership with the Kingsport Seatbelt Coalition. This organization promotes the use of seatbelts and child restraints.
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1993

Tony Taylor Kid's Safety Fair, a daylong event for about 500 area
fifth graders.  The fair gives kids safety tips and training in an enjoyable atmosphere.
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1998

Started a yearly donation to area organizations during Christmas. 
This year's donation went to the Children's Advocacy Center.


Sent an underprivileged child on a school trip to Washington, DC.
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1999

Created a KASC webpage


Created a position for Chaplain; E.B. Noe was selected to fill this position.


Established $1,000 annual Jr. Godsey memorial grant for volunteer organizations.
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2000

Presented Tiffany Cavin a plaque in recognition of her heroic action
of saving her family's lives during a home fire.


Improved on Safety Seminar by offering certification for Fall Protection Course.
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2001

Established the "Outstanding Service Award". 
First award presented to Teresa Fulwiler.
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2002

Project Safe Child.  Donation of safety books to local schools and daycares, and the Kingsport Library.
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