Three companies provide significant help to ATSS Foundation Three companies provide significant help to ATSS Foundation Generosity helps nonprofit address challenges due to COVID restrictions Pam / Tuesday, March 9, 2021 0 5013 Article rating: No rating Generous support from PPG/Ennis-Flint, 3M and Ver-Mac made a significant difference for The ATSS Foundation as it started 2021. The Foundation was forced to cancel its two biggest fundraisers of the year due to COVID-19 restrictions so the assistance from the companies during ATSSA’s recent Convention & Traffic Expo makes a big impact, said Foundation Director Lori Diaz. Traditionally, The Foundation holds its golf and sporting clays events in conjunction with the Convention but the Convention was forced to move to an online platform as a result of the pandemic, which also meant the two popular events weren’t held. Read more
Bid on Ver-Mac products through Feb. 18 to support The Foundation Bid on Ver-Mac products through Feb. 18 to support The Foundation All money raised through the auction goes to Foundation charitable efforts Pam / Monday, February 1, 2021 0 5758 Article rating: No rating ATSSA member Ver-Mac is auctioning two roadway safety products with all money raised going to The ATSS Foundation. Bidding is now open and the auction runs through Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. EST. The items being auctioned are: A PCMS-1500 Pro Series G3 portable changeable message sign that can be used for highway construction, smart work zones and special events. A Smart Arrowboard -25 LED, which is a trailer-mounted arrow board that can be used for highway construction, utility work, smart work zones and by departments of transportation (DOTs). Read more
Apply now for a Foundation scholarship to help achieve academic goals Apply now for a Foundation scholarship to help achieve academic goals Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships offer a road to a brilliant future Pam / Tuesday, January 5, 2021 0 5217 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Foundation (The ATSS Foundation) offers academic scholarships to the spouses and children of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in work zone incidents to help them achieve their academic goals. Applications for Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year are due by Feb. 15. Roadway Worker Memorial scholarships are competitive and awarded annually to help put family members on the road to a brilliant future. Scholarships provide financial assistance up to $10,000 for post-secondary education. Applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism may be eligible for an additional $1,000 in honor of Chuck Bailey, a member of the roadway safety industry who died in 2002. Read more
ATSSA announces strategic reorganization ATSSA announces strategic reorganization Realignments and promotions allow ATSSA to better serve membership Pam / Monday, December 7, 2020 0 7950 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Dec. 7, 2020) – ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner announced a realignment of two of the Association’s vice presidents to better serve its members and most effectively address the multitude of vital issues facing the roadway safety infrastructure industry. “This decision was made to address the many issues we face as an industry devoted to working toward zero deaths. I wanted to best utilize the talented people we have on our team,” Tetschner said. Nate Smith’s role will expand to include Member Engagement as he continues leading ATSSA’s Government Relations strategy. Donna Clark becomes Vice President of Education and Technical Services. Read more
The ATSS Foundation thanks all who donated on Giving Tuesday The ATSS Foundation thanks all who donated on Giving Tuesday Pam / Wednesday, December 2, 2020 0 4602 Article rating: No rating The ATSS Foundation thanks everyone who supported it on Giving Tuesday. The Foundation raised nearly 80 percent of its goal of $5,000 for the one-day event in which people worldwide support worthwhile causes. The Foundation works daily to make zero deaths a reality through charitable programs and public awareness. Read more