July 20, 2010 - The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) attended the Elevator U Conference at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana on June 8 – 10, 2010 where release of the new EESF / Elevator U Safety program, Rise Up Safe Rider, was announced.

EESF and Elevator U not only care about maintaining the highest standards of university facilities management, but also about safety education available to college students.  These organizations wish to prevent any injury or death because of lack of elevator knowledge. 

Rise Up Safe Rider is a safety kit developed for university resident assistants, student government representatives, public safety officials, on-campus elevator shops and on-campus media such as the newspaper, television and radio stations. 

The safety kit, which is available by download from both www.EESF.org and www.ElevatorU.org, consists of a Planning Guide, safety posters for elevators, escalators and moving walks, a brochure, a radio public service announcement as well as an article and press release for student publications.

Rise Up Safe Rider program materials are user-friendly for malls, airports and transit systems, as they are generic in the safe riding rules with eye-catching graphics. 

EESF and Elevator U have been working together for the past several years to create a campaign for the university setting.  The pilot program was created by a Communication class at Michigan State University, who developed the initial components plus an entertaining video of students explaining safe riding methods.  EESF and Elevator U appreciate the time of those students involved, especially Kallie McConkie, who led the student team and Matt Wright, who served as the Elevator U coordinator with the team.  EESF and Elevator U also wish to thank Matt Rupp, EESF Marketing Committee Chair, Mike Ryan, EESF Chairman and Marketing Committee member as well as Stuart Rosebrock, C. E. Electronics graphic designer, for assisting in the final stages of development for print materials.  

The final program was presented at the Elevator U Conference, where each attendee was asked to take the materials to their universities, deliver the program and provide feedback. 

During the Conference, Elevator U supported the Foundation by allowing them to host a silent auction on June 9, 2010. 

Elevator U requested each exhibitor bring at least one silent auction item to be displayed in the exhibitor’s booth.  Conference attendees visited each booth to view and bid on the items available.  This gave the exhibitors a unique opportunity to interact with conference attendees and display their products. 

At the conclusion of the event, each exhibitor brought forward their item and the winning bid was announced.  The Elevator U silent auction raised $3,659 for EESF which will be used to help the Foundation achieve its mission. 

In addition to the silent auction, Glenn Duncan of Parts Specialists, Inc. volunteered to conduct a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to go to the EESF.  Duncan sold tickets for two days, collecting $1,402 from attendees and exhibitors alike.  The winning ticket belonged to Gary Schreiber. 

EESF would like to thank the exhibitors for their generous donations of items for the silent auction; everyone who bid on items; those who purchased a raffle ticket and the Board of Elevator U for allowing the event to take place. 

For more information about the Rise Up Safe Rider program, please visit the “Safety Education” page at www.EESF.org. For more information about the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, please visit www.EESF.org, e-mail info@EESF.org or call (251) 479-2199.

Listen to what Mike from the Unversity of Alabama had to say.

The Board would like to offer a special welcome to our new board members, Steve Pydynowski , Wayne Koepke and Martin Culp. We’d also like to thank Matt Wright and Brad Haldeman for their hard work in making Elevator U a better organization.

In the upcoming weeks we’ll be editing and uploading the presentation videos onto the website. We’ll also be sending out an e-mail with the attendee list shortly.

Continuing Education Session Participants – Please note that we will be sending out the necessary documentation to NAESA, EIWFP, the State of Indiana and the State of Illinois by the middle of next week. Certificates will be e-mailed by the end of next week. We appreciate your participation and hope those who attended had a great time.

Thanks once again to everyone for making the 2010 EU Conference a success.

Sincerely,

Elevator U BOD & Conference Planning Committee

Rise Up Safe Rider University Program
An Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Guide for University Students

• Aimed at students on university campuses – an at-risk group
• EESF’s newest safety program
• Developed with the help of university students and the Elevator U organization

Click here to download the Planning Guide
Click here to download the Elevator Poster
Click here to download the Inside Elevator Poster
Click here to download the Escalator Poster
Click here to download the Moving Walk Poster
Click here to download the Rise Up Safe Rider Brochure
Click here to download the Rise Up Safe Rider Public Service Announcement
Click here to download the Article for Student Publications
Click here to download the Press Release for Student Publications

National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week - www.eesf.org
A promotion of Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk safety for the public

• Celebration takes place the second full week in November each year
• Program developed to increase elevator escalator safety education awareness
• Program introduced in 1994 and since has expanded in virtually all locations to an audience of over 12 million riders
• Program expanded to include Canada in 2006
• Detailed “How To” Planning guide is available free of charge for volunteers
  
  Click here for more information about Safety Week.

After a massive spam bot attack on our forum it was taken down three months ago. Sounds like some kind of sci-fi movie.  Over the weekend an update to the software which included some additional antispam features hopefully will prevent this from happening in the future.  All users and board posts were removed and so where the users so if you were registered before you’ll need to go back and re-register.

Visit www.elevatoru.org/forum or click the link in the right hand colum under EU Links and you’ll find it.

We encourage you to join our free mailing list so we can keep you up to date on what’s happening! This is free to everyone so if you’re not a member of Elevator U our e-Newsletter is going to be your opportunity to see the benefits of becoming a member!

 

To view the article click the following link  ELEVATOR-U136-141.PDF (Adobe Acrobat Required To View)

Great job Bob!

• Elevator and Escalator Safety On College/University Campuses – Presented by Barbara Allen, Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation
• The Little Book We Like To Call The Elevator Code – Presented by Dick Gregory – Vertex Elevator Consultants & John Rearick – Code Data Plate
• Wire Rope – Key Indicators That Say “Replace Me” – Presented by Wayne Koepke – Wirerope Works, Inc
• Elevator Testing: What Why, Who, When and You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me! – Presented by Chris Duke & Dan Winslow – CNY Elevator Consultants
• Open Source Specifications – Presented by Tony DeFrancesco, VTX Elevator Consultants.
• The Importance of Qualified Elevator Inspectors and Code Education- Presented by Dotty Stanlaske – NAESA International
• Technological Elevator Advances That Achieve Solutions – Presented by Bob Caporale, Elevator World Magazine
• Jack Installations: Replacing existing as well as installing new hydraulic jacks – Presented by Mark Ortman – Ortman Drilling & Jeff Miller – University of Illinois
• Elevator Parts, Inventory Control – Presented by Rick Milefchik – KONE Spares
• Natural and National Disasters and Elevators – Presented by Sheila Swett, Swett & Associates

If you need a password or you think that you might be a member please send the website/membership committee an e-mail and they can check for you.

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July 21, 2009 – On June 16, 2009, Elevator U supported the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) by allowing them to host a silent auction during the Opening Night of the Expo hours. 

The EESF is the industry’s non-profit organization whose sole mission is to educate the public on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks through informational programs. 

Elevator U requested each exhibitor bring at least one silent auction item to be displayed in the exhibitor’s booth.  Conference attendees visited each booth to view and bid on the items available.  This gave the exhibitors a unique opportunity to interact with conference attendees and display their products. 

At the conclusion of the event, each exhibitor brought forward their item and the winning bid was announced.  The Elevator U silent auction raised over $4,000 for EESF which will be used to help the Foundation achieve its mission.  The EESF can purchase and ship Safe-T Rider materials to 16,000 elementary children with these funds. 

 L to R: Glenn Duncan (Elevator U), Terri Emmons (Elevator U), John Castano (Lift Solutions)

In addition to the silent auction, Glenn Duncan of Parts Specialists, Inc. volunteered to conduct a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to go to the EESF.  Duncan sold tickets for two days, collecting $1,450 from attendees and exhibitors alike.  The winning ticket was drawn and the winner was John Castano of Lift Solutions.  Castano accepted his $725 winnings which he graciously donated back to the Foundation. 

EESF would like to thank the exhibitors for their generous donations of items for the silent auction; everyone who bid on items; those who purchased a raffle ticket and the Board of Elevator U for allowing the event to take place. 

Dick Gregory looks over the auction items as raffle tickets are sold on the exhibit floor.

To find out how your company or organization can plan a fundraiser or for more information about the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, please visit www.EESF.org, e-mail info@EESF.org or call (251) 479-2199.

Thank you to everyone that was able to attend the Elevator U conference in Quincy.  It was an outstanding program!

If you were not able to attend, we hope to see you next year.  There was an announcement made at the conference about membership.  The membership fees are $100 per year.  This keeps you an active member from July 1^st to June 30^th.  Your membership fees will give you access to an ever expanding document library that includes comparison papers, specifications for maintenance, modernization and many repairs.  You will also be able to view video of each presentation from the 2008 and 2009 conferences and coming soon an online membership directory! 

We have made joining and renewal easier than ever!  Visit the link below and you can complete your membership application on-line!

http://www.elevatoru.org/join-today/

Thank you for all the support and effort each of you puts into Elevator U !

Terri Emmons
University Of Michigan – Elevator Shop
Elevator U – Conference Planning Chair
Phone: (734)647-5720
Fax: (734)647-5725
www.elevatoru.org

• Elevator Safety Training Programs - Presented by Rich Avallone, Elevator Rescue Training - www.elevatorrescuetraining.com
• Elevator Life Expectancies and Maintenance Contracts – Presented by John Reynolds, HKA Elevator Consultants, Inc. – www.hkaconsulting.com
• Energy Savings – Presented by Don Vollrath, Magnetek, Inc. -www.elevatordrives.com
• Forensic Engineering – Presented by Pam Dullum, Gervasio & Associates. – www.gervasioeng.com
• Heavy Duty Specifications – Presented by Tony DeFrancesco, VTX Elevator Consultants - ww.vtexcellence.com
• Panel – Parts Sourcing -Presented by Pat Carrajat, panel members, Adams Elevator, C.J. Anderson, Certified Elevator Products & KONE Spares. Send Pat An E-mail
• Custom Elevators – Presented by Tom Hausenbauer, Minnesota Elevator, Inc. - www.minnesotaelevator.com
• GALaxy Controls – Troubleshooting & Installation – Presented by Peter Novak, GAL. -
• www.gal.com
• Continuing Education  – Presented by Bob Caporale, Elevator World Magazine. – www.elevatorworld.com
• Keeping The Public Safe – Presented by Scott Skirvin, Wurtec, Inc. - www.wurtec.com

If you need a password or you think that you might be a member please send the membership committee an e-mail.