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Sacramento Valley-AIHA Local Section

2026 President’s Message
 

Dear AIHA SVC Members,

 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your 2026 President of the AIHA Sacramento Valley Section (SVC). I’m fortunate to be working with a strong Board, and especially appreciative that Pamela Murcell will continue as Past President and that Simone Sumeshwar will serve as both President-Elect and one of our Directors. Their experience and continuity give our section a solid foundation for the year ahead.

 

I am excited to announce that over the past three years, our membership has doubled. This says a lot about the strength and relevance of this community. In 2026, my focus is to support our section in living out AIHA’s mission, vision, and core values by:

 

  • Strengthening our technical programming.
  • Encouraging collaboration across disciplines
  • Keeping worker health and safety at the core of everything we do.

 

We will continue building relationships with partners such as the local ASSP chapter and expanding opportunities to engage students, early-career professionals, and safety practitioners throughout the region.

 

We are also excited to bring back the AIHA SVC one-day symposium on March 19, 2026, to be held at SMUD. This will be an important opportunity to share practical solutions, connect with colleagues, and highlight the work being done across our area. More details will be announced as plans are finalized.

 

Our members are the heart of this section. If you have suggestions for meeting topics, training needs, or ways we can better support you and your work, I encourage you to reach out. 

 

I look forward to working with you in 2026 and to a productive and meaningful year for AIHA SVC.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kevin J. Goddard, MPA, CSP

2026 President, AIHA Sacramento Valley Section
 

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Upcoming Event

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10am - 12:00 pm

Host: Lundberg Family Farms

Where: 5311 Midway, Richvale, CA 95974

Cost: Free to local section members

Join us for an exclusive look into sustainable operations at Lundberg Family Farms. Discover firsthand how large-scale farming intersects with environmental stewardship. The event features a guided tour of their nursery and manufacturing facilities.

Space is limited, RSVP required to attend. Please email [email protected] by June 19th. Lunch will be provided, details will be communicated to registered attendees.

PPE Considerations:

Non-Slip Shoes (R9-R11 (ASTM F 1677) with composite or steel toe (ANSI I/75 C/75)

Full-length pants and a sensible shirt (No Frills or materials that can fall off or become caught in equipment)

No uncovered jewelry (Watches, necklaces, earrings, wrist watches). Single-band wedding rings without jewels might be acceptable

Note: You are welcome to attend even if you are not an SVS local section member. Won't you consider joining? A good value at $40 a year. 

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Volunteer Opportunities!

Calling all local section members to assist with short-term volunteer opportunities! As part of our mission to enhance involvement with local section activities and to improve communication with all members, the Board is recruiting volunteers for the following activities:

  • Assisting with social media sites, such as Facebook, X (aka Twitter), Instagram, etc.;
  • Assisting with the upcoming events and teaming up with the AIHA-SVS Board members;
  • Assisting with obtaining Corporate Sponsorships to enhance the technical sessions for our local section;
  • Reaching out to prospective new members and long time local section members to re-engage them with our local section.​

Attention All X Fans and LinkedIn subscribers

​Our local section has setup an X account. So start tweeting @AIHASacramento​. We also have established a page on LinkedIn. Check it out and "like" us!