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January Jackson Chapter Meeting

ASSP January Chapter Meeting Announcement!

Topic:  Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety

Speaker: Thomas Carter – Chief Boiler Inspector/Director  with the Mississippi State Department of Health

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  Summary: Join us this Friday as we learn more about boiler and pressure vessel safety from Thomas Carter the Chief Boiler Inspector for the MS State Dept of Health!  

Location: River Hills Club 3600 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211 Time: 12:00 Noon, January 9th!  Meeting Fee: $35 Cash and Check, $36 Credit Card.  Checks made payable to ASSP which includes full buffet and water/tea/coffee. Can sodas are an additional $4/ea. First time attendees are free!

LET’S GATHER AROUND FOR A GOOD MEAL AND COMPANY!

Zoom information:  Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: MSChapter  

This event was so fun!!!

Thanks to our Tupelo Social sponsor for a great time at Backswings Golf & Grill last Thursday evening. 

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Graham Roofing Inc. provided the sponsorship we needed to make this first ever Tupelo Evening Social Event happen. Jonathan Poland with Graham Roofing dominated the virtual golf competition! 

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We look forward to more outings and social events in the Tupelo area in 2026. Please send your suggestions for outings and events in Tupelo to secretary@ms.assp.org 

Tupelo Christmas Luncheon

ASSP Tupelo Section December Meeting Announcement!

Thanks to Buffalo Roam Outfitters for sponsoring this month’s gathering!

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Buffalo Roam set up our ASSP Merch store and also provides custom high vis gear and PPE for emplouyers big and small.

Topic:  NO FORMAL SPEAKER THIS MONTH!  IT’S CHRISTMAS!!!

Great food and door prizes.Come join us for our holiday season celebration. 

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Location: Tupelo Country Club, 4462 Winged Foot Rd., Tupelo, MS

Time: 12:00 Noon, December 17th, 2025

Meeting Fee: $35 Cash and Check, $36 Credit Card.  Checks made payable to ASSP which includes full buffet and water/tea/coffee. First time attendees are free!

LET’S GATHER AROUND FOR A GOOD MEAL AND COMPANY!

NO ZOOM OPTION THIS MONTH

Christmas Luncheon

ASSP December Chapter Meeting Announcement!

Thanks to Doug Dale Insurance Agency for sponsoring this month’s gathering!

Doug Dale Insurance is located at 661 US-51 #2b in Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157. Doug Dale Insurance can be contacted via phone at 601-856-2126 for pricing, hours and directions.

Topic:  NO FORMAL SPEAKER THIS MONTH!  IT’S CHRISTMAS!!!

Great food and door prizes. Come join us for our holiday season celebration. 

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Location: River Hills Club 3600 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211

Time: 12:00 Noon, December 12th, 2025

Meeting Fee: $35 Cash and Check, $36 Credit Card.  Checks made payable to ASSP which includes full buffet and water/tea/coffee. Can sodas are an additional $4/ea. First time attendees are free!

LET’S GATHER AROUND FOR A GOOD MEAL AND COMPANY!

NO ZOOM OPTION THIS MONTH

ASSP November Chapter Meeting Announcement!

Thanks to Ross & Yerger Insurance for sponsoring our meeting this month!

Topic:  FMSCA Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: John Kubala

John Kubala has over 40 years in the transportation industry.  He has worked for Fortune 100 carriers and with the USDOT conducting fitness audits and road side inspections.  Now retired he works with multiple firms assisting with FMCSA compliance.  

Summary: Join us to learn about upcoming FMCSA changes taking place over the next three years.   

  • Stricter enforcement of ELD standards
  • Drug Violation tracking expansion
  • Digital registration overhaul
  • Introduction of mandatory AEB sytems
  • And more!

Location: River Hills Club 3600 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211

Time: 12:00 Noon, This Friday, November 14th, 2025

Meeting Fee: $35 Cash and Check, $36 Credit Card.  Checks made payable to ASSP which includes full buffet and water/tea/coffee. Can sodas are an additional $4/ea. First time attendees are free!

LET’S GATHER AROUND FOR A GOOD MEAL AND COMPANY!

Zoom information: 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84103666418?pwd=sT5SoPbi2Y2QOQ3XMD4ATHxF4hSZRT.1

Meeting ID: 841 0366 6418
Passcode: MSChapter

ASSP September Chapter Meeting!

Topic:  MS 811 Dig Laws

Speaker: John Stallings – MS 811 – Damage Prevention Coordinator

Summary:  Dig Law Changes and Updates in MS

Avoid Damaging Utilities

Dig Law Updates

Latest 811 News

Q&A

Location: River Hills Club 3600 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211

Time: This Friday! 12:00 Noon! Friday, September 12th, 2025

Meeting Fee: $35 Cash and Check, $36 Credit Card.  Checks made payable to ASSP which includes full buffet and water/tea/coffee. Can sodas are an additional $4/ea. First time attendees are free!

LET’S GATHER AROUND FOR A GOOD MEAL AND COMPANY!

Zoom information: 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84103666418?pwd=sT5SoPbi2Y2QOQ3XMD4ATHxF4hSZRT.1 Meeting ID: 841 0366 6418
Passcode: MSChapter