MOVSC \;- Safety is not Expensive it is PRICELESS!
\nTopic: \;Driving Safety
\nSpeaker: \;Lt. Chesar\, \;Ohio State Highway \;Patrol
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Lieutenant \;Chesar \;began his Patrol career in February 1997 as a member of the 128th Academy Class. He earned his commission in July of that year and was assigned to the Cambridge Post. In 2000\, he earned the O.W. Merrell Meritorious Service Award\, the prestigious Superintendent&rsquo\;s Citation of Merit Award and the Attorney General&rsquo\;s Award of Valor for rescuing four people from a burning vehicle. In 2004\, he was selected as Post Trooper of the Year. He earned the Criminal Patrol Award in 2005\, 2006\, 2008\, and 2010. In 2006\, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and transferred to the St. Clairsville Post to serve as an assistant post commander. In 2015\, he transferred to the Zanesville Post. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March of 2016 and transferred his to his current assignment at the Marietta Post. \;

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Lt. \;Chesar \;is a 2018 graduate of the FBI National Academy.

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Lieutenant \;Chesar \;earned a Bachelor&rsquo\;s of Science Degree majoring in criminal justice and psychology from the University of Dayton in 1991.

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He continues to serve on various boards in Washington and Morgan Counties

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\nAbout the Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council

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The Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council is a program of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce\, co-sponsored by The Ohio Bureau of Workers'\; Compensation Division of Safety &\; Hygiene.

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Purpose

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It takes concern and dedication to instill an awareness of worker safety. \; The MOV Safety Council strives to provide increased safety awareness through the combined efforts of companies and the community at large.

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Safety Council Goals

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To provide a forum for businesses and industries interested in occupational safety and health.
To examine and resolve potential and existing safety and health problems.
To Inform participants of new safety and health techniques\, products and services and to provide a thorough knowledge of these services.
To encourage safety programs through a Safety Campaign.

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Membership to Safety Council is open to representatives of business and industry in the Mid-Ohio Valley interested in developing increased safety awareness. \;The annual membership fee is $50 per company.

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Luncheons are held with presentations on a wide variety of safety subjects as requested by the membership. \; Safety Council meets monthly\, usually on the third Wednesday of each month.