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The author offers his views on how the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has responded to the evolving global responsibilities of its membership. The organization's purpose, vision mission statements, and corresponding strategic goals have changed. Members have seen opportunities to become a global champion of the safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professional. ASSE has invested resources in advocacy work and has reached out to many important stakeholders.

The author reflects on the issues concerning the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) election in 2008. He mentions about the importance of the participation of the members on the results of the election. Furthermore, he stresses that by not voting, members shift accountability to others to determine the future direction of the organization. He also believes that the set of candidates in this year's election have impressive credentials.

The article presents a message from the president of the American Society of Safety Engineers, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based professional safety organization that works to develop the technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge and skills of occupational safety. The presidents stressed that the profession encounter many challenges in the present due to the changes that are inevitable in the society. He said that many factors are influencing the safety health and environmental performance including the changing geopolitical relationships and redistribution of businesses. The president conveyed to the members of the organization to recognize the fact that affects the profession and the membership, now and in the future.