February 2025 Bulletin posted
The February 2025 issue of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin is now online.
This issue features additional proposed changes to the bylaws related to the Holmes Mine Rescue Association.
Register for our 2025 Conference on May 12-16
The next National Holmes Mining Safety and Health Conference will be held on May 12-16, 2025 at the Holiday Inn & Suites: Virginia Beach – North Beach.
- Be a sponsor! Download and submit our 2025 sponsorship form.
- Download a printable flyer and registration form.
2025 Scholarships open – applications due May 1
Apply now for our 2025 scholarships!
Any student planning to enroll in college studies related to mining safety and health is eligible.
Completed applications must be received by May 1, 2025. Recipients will be selected by August 1.
More details and application form
Remembering Dr. Jeffery Kravitz
In December 2024, the Association lost a longtime leader and mine safety and health innovator. Read our tribute to the life of Dr. Kravitz, past president of the Holmes Mine Rescue Association and the Holmes Safety Association.
Holmes Mine Rescue Association changes approved
At the June 26, 2024 annual meeting of the Holmes Mine Rescue Association (HMRA), the membership approved proposed changes to the Association’s constitution and bylaws The changes address updates to the structure of the Holmes Mine Rescue Association recommended by the Association’s officers. The changes were published in a special February 2024 issue of the Joseph A. Holmes A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin for review ahead of the vote.
- Applications for membership to the HMRA are being accepted. Current HMRA members are asked to submit an application to confirm or update their information. Submit HMRA membership application.
Holmes Safety Association individual information updates requested
The Holmes Safety Association branch of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association is requesting contact information updates from its members of the Executive Committee, National Council, and all other Councils. Please submit your information using the link below:
New officers, awardees announced at 2024 Conference
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association thanks everyone who contributed to their successful 2024 National Holmes Mining Safety and Health Conference held on June 24-28, 2024 in Clearwater, FL.
Kyle Scribe from Pennsylvania was elevated to the position of Holmes Safety Association President. His term will last until the end of next year’s conference.
The following honors were presented at the conference:
- William “Bill” Hoover Lifetime Achievement Award – Terry Weston
- Ival Van Horne Award – John Hartwell
- Holmes Safety Association Woman of the Year – Ashley Gillund
- Holmes Safety Association Man of the Year – Greg Taylor
- Holmes Safety Association Merit Award – Brittanie Phillips
- District Council Awards
- 2023 Underground coal (Group I) – Scotty Groves District Council
- 2023 Surface metal/nonmetal (Group II) – Sunflower Safety Council
- 2023 Underground coal (Group III) – Anthracite District Council
Donations
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Suggestion box OPEN!
We have a new suggestion box page for any ideas you have for making our Association serve your needs better or for improving this website.
2024 Mine rescue rules and manuals posted
MSHA has posted 2024 unified mine rescue rules and resources on their website.
Connect with JAHSA on Social Media
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association is active on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to improve its communication and outreach to its members and to the mining community. This website is still the primary source of information from the Association, but we are excited to add these venues.
Resources
- History and Membership Benefits
- Constitution and Bylaws
- “Come Grow With Us” brochure with information about joining and forming a chapter
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin: Downloadable current and past issues
- Scholarships to support college students studying health and safety
- Professional Miner Program
Organization
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association has two branches: The Holmes Safety Association and the Holmes Mine Rescue Association.
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
General Secretary Joseph C. Mackowiak (Federal)
Holmes Safety Association officers
President Kyle Scribe, PA (Vendor)
1st Vice-President Dustin Mowery, PA (State)
2nd Vice-President Robert Randolph, PA (Federal)
3rd Vice-President Greg Taylor, MI (Labor)
4th Vice-President Matthew Bunner, IN (Management)
Secretary Elwood Burriss, WV (Federal)
Treasurer Robert Glatter, VA (Management)
Full list of HSA officers and Executive Committee members
Holmes Mine Rescue Association officers
President Allen Dupree
Secretary Jordan Fitzgerald
Treasurer David Grimm
Assistant Treasurer Lewis McCoy
For More Information
Write to: Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association PO Box 11490, Burke, VA 22009
Or call: (304) 236-3213 Or fax: (304) 256-3319 Or e-mail: mail@holmessafety.org
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