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 5682 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 8562 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 5026 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
Supporting The ATSS Foundation on ‘Giving Tuesday’ helps it finish strong Supporting The ATSS Foundation on ‘Giving Tuesday’ helps it finish strong Every bit helps The Foundation carry out its charitable and educational work in a challenging year Pam / Monday, November 30, 2020 0 5611 Article rating: No rating ATSSA members’ support of The ATSS Foundation has helped it through a challenging year. “Giving Tuesday” is tomorrow and offers another opportunity to help the nonprofit Foundation finish strong. The Foundation’s goal in this one-day effort is $5,000 and every bit helps. This global day of giving offers a great way to support the work The Foundation does all year. Read more
New youth activity book promotes work zone safety New youth activity book promotes work zone safety Children’s book available for download or purchase Pam / Tuesday, November 10, 2020 0 6319 Article rating: No rating For anyone challenged to provide their children with meaningful activity amid pandemic concerns, The ATSS Foundation has a great option. It’s offering a 32-page child’s guide for staying safe in roadway construction zones. The activity book is geared for ages 5-8 and includes 26 safety tips – one for each letter of the alphabet. It offers a fun way to learn the ABCs of work zone safety with lessons like, “B is for Be prepared to STOP.” Read more