Continuing Education Seminar - October 17, 2009 - Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals (OARP) is hosting an eight (8) hour continuing education seminar on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Quest Business Center (8405 Pulsar Place - on I-71 near Polaris) in Columbus, Ohio.

The conference will feature sessions on "Radon-Resistant New Construction" and "Tactics & Green Building Codes" by Harry Grafton (Environmental Consultations, Columbus, Ohio).

Other topics include "Tackling the Media with a Persuasive Message" and "Strategies for Radon Action Month by Melinda Zempher (Oak Tree Communications), "Ohio Department of Health Update" (ODH representives) and "AARST National Symposium Re-cap" (OARP members).

Cost:

OARP Members: $75.00.

Non-members: $100.00.

Registration Deadline: October 5, 2009.

Registration/availability questions:

Heather Miltenberger (513-752-9111 or heather@macparan.com).

Content questions:

Alexia Workman (513-562-8378 or alexia@athomeradon.com).

OARP Federal ID #: 55-0884795.

Registration form: print this post, fill-in the following, and mail to:

OARP

3959 Fulton Grove Road

Cincinnati, OH 45245

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Radon Continuing Education Conference: October 17, 2009

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals is sponsoring an eight hour continuing education conference in Columbus, Ohio at the Quest Business Center (Polaris area) on Saturday, October 17, 2009.

Approximate time will be 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM.

2009 Officers and Directors

Officers (2009):

President: Alexia Workman

Vice President: Tom Jessup

Treasurer: Larry Fawcett

Secretary: Heather Miltenberger

Directors

Larry Fawcett (2008-2009)

Heather Miltenberger (2008-2009)

Rich Spraggs (2008-2009)

Alexia Workman (2009-2009)

Liz James (2009-2010)

Tom Jessup (2009-2010)

Al Perry (2009-2010)

Terry Thomas (2009-2010)

Fritz Tresso (2009-2010)

Thanks to the new officers and directors for serving.

And - a special thanks to outgoing officers and directors for serving.

Annual Meeting: Monday, August 03, 2009 at 07:30 PM EDT

An annual meeting of the OARP Membership will take place online at gotomeeting.com on Monday, August 03, 2009 At 7:30-8:30 PM EDT.

Members should have received instructions on how to register by July 25, 2009. Pre-registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

If there is not a quorum, the President will adjourn the Membership Meeting and a Director’s Meeting will take place.

We have volunteers for officer positions for 2009. Election of new officers will be finalized at the Director’s Meeting.

OARP Directors:
Larry Fawcett - Huron, OH (2008-2009)
Liz James - Columbus, OH (2009-2010)
Tom Jessup - Piqua, OH (2009-2010)
Heather Miltenberger - Cincinnati, OH (2008-2009)
Rich Spraggs - Piqua, OH (2008-2009)
Terry Thomas - Norton, OH (2009-2010)
Fritz Tresso - Perrysburg, OH (2009-2010)
Alexia Workman - Cincinnati, OH (2008-2009)
Al Perry - North Canton, OH (2009-2010)

Suggestions from OARP if you have not participated in a Webinar: sign in and call the phone number (as explained in the confirmation email you will receive after registration) 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Use your phone's MUTE button if there is background noise at your location (and be sure to UNMUTE when you want to speak). Regarding browsers: Internet Explorer and Firefox work seamlessly with gotomeeting, but you may experience trouble with Chrome. We will not be able to diagnose connection problems (if any) during the meeting. If you are having problems, just listen in on the audio portion of the meeting on your phone.

We hope you can participate and look forward to a productive meeting!

OARP Member List

The attached document includes dues-paid (up through 06/30/2009) OARP members.

Radon Testing In Schools: CE Seminar May 01 and 02, 2009

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals presents Radon Testing In Schools - a comprehensive training program from preparation through to the follow-up. Also included will be sessions on updated QA/QC plans from the Ohio Department of Health and Air-Check device use in schools.

Friday, May 01, 2009 - 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM (8 hours of CE)

Radon Testing In Schools

Cost: $100.

Continental breakfast and lunch is included.

Aullwood Audubon Center - Dayton, Ohio.

Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM (8 hours of CE)

ODH Updates and Air-Check Device/Scanner Usage

Cost: $100.

Continental breakfast and lunch is included.

Aullwood Audubon Center - Dayton, Ohio.

The cost to attend both days is $150* for OARP members!

*This discounted rate is limited to OARP members who have registered and paid in advance. The discounted fee will not be available to walk-ins or for those who have not paid in advance. If you are not a member of OARP, you would like to join, and will be attending both days - send a check for $200 ($50 for OARP membership up through 4/30/2010 and $150 for the two-day conference). Please note that membership in AARST is required in order to be an OARP member (OARP is a chapter of AARST).

Reservations are required and is limited to 40 attendees per day. Preference will be given to existing dues-paid OARP members. Send a check today to reserve your spot at one or both days.

Location: Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414. The Aullwood Audubon Center is minutes from Exit 29 on I-70 (one exit west of the Dayton Airport).

For registration/availability questions, contact Heather Miltenberger at 513-752-9111 or heather@macparan.com. For content information, contact Gail Manning at 937-438-5686 or gmanning1@woh.rr.com.

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Name:

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Phone:

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I will be attending Friday, May 01: ______ ($100)

I will be attending Saturday, May 02: ______ ($100)

*I will be attending both days: _____ ($150)

OARP Membership Dues: _____($50)

TOTAL: $________

Make check payable to OARP and send by Monday April 27, 2009 to:

Heather Miltenberger

3959 Fulton Grove Road

Cincinnati, OH 45245

OARP Federal ID: 55-0884795.

National Radon Poster Contest - 2009 Winner

Pictured here is the winning submission from Ohio, which was selected as the 3rd Place National Winner.

The National Safety Council, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sponsored the 2009 National Radon Poster Contest for children ages 9-14 to generate interest, enthusiasm, and action about radon safety and to increase the number of homes tested for radon.

Below is a list of this years Radon Poster Contest Winners.

National Winners:

First Place
Shana, Age 10, Georgia

Second Place
Raquel, Age 13, Florida

Third Place
Gurbani, Age 13, Ohio

January is Radon Action Month!

Continuing Education Conference: Radon Mitigation of Commercial, Large Buildings, and Schools

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals announces a Fall, 2008 Continuing Education Conference.

Saturday, November 08, 2008
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Quest Business Center
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, Ohio
800-909-7665

Please note that this has been rescheduled from October 04 and the cost to attend has been significantly reduced.  The Quest Business Center is located on I-71 northeast of Columbus at Exit 121 (Polaris Parkway).

Topic: "Radon Mitigation of Commercial, Large Buildings, and Schools". The eight hours of training will be provided by Bill Broadhead.  Mr. Broadhead is President of WPB Enterprises (Riegelsville, PA), a well-respected radon specialist, and a pioneer and continuing innovator in the radon filed.

The cost is $150 per person and $100 per person for OARP members.

Eight hours of continuing education credits will be awarded.

Send registration information (print the form below or send a business card) and a check to:

OARP
Attn: Gail Manning
2663 Orchard Run Road
Dayton, OH 45449

Checks must accompany registration due to costs to provide this training.

The deadline for registrations is Saturday, November 01, 2008.

For more information, call 937-438-5686.

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OARP Dues Notice

Dues of $50.00 for the period of July, 2008 through June, 2009 are due. Please send a check (made out to "OARP") to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

Thank you very much; your support of OARP is appreciated!

AARST Position Statement: Granite Countertops and Radon Gas

From the Science and Technical Committee of the American Association

of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)

August 4, 2008

Radon Risk:

The primary concern about indoor radon gas is the increased risk of lung cancer that exists from breathing radon and its byproducts. The magnitude of the risk depends on the radon concentration in the air you breathe and how long you are breathing it. Radon gas is a serious national concern. The risk of radon-related lung cancer increases the longer you are exposed although any exposure to radon poses some risk.

Testing for radon in the air you breathe should be a high priority and the first step for anyone concerned about radon gas. The US Surgeon General, US EPA, AARST and the American Lung Association recommend that all homes be tested for radon gas.

At this time, the EPA does not believe sufficient data exists to conclude that the types of granite commonly used in countertops are significantly increasing indoor radon levels.

Radon Sources Including Granite:

Soil, sand, and rock underneath the home are the primary sources of indoor radon gas. The soil under a house always contains traces of uranium that eventually decays into radium that then decays directly into radon. This soil constitutes an enormous surface area for release of radon gas into the air and into buildings. Materials inside a building such as concrete, granite, slate, marble, sand, shale and other stones can also contain traces of radium that release radon with varying intensities. While natural rocks such as granite may emit some radon gas, the subsequent levels of radon in the building that are attributable to such sources are not typically high. The contribution from building materials to the indoor radon concentration is very dependent upon the building ventilation rate.

Appropriate Radon Testing Methods:
Direct measurements in a building of the gamma radiation or radon emanation from a material, such as granite, is not a reliable indicator of radon concentrations that will be in the air you breathe. Attempts to use such measurements for estimating risk are subject to large errors due to the:

1. wide variability of radon emanation rates across the surface of granite.
2. significant variability in ventilation rates from home to home and room to room.
3. volume of space that the building material is contained in.

This position statement does not address the risk, if any, of gamma radiation from indoor building materials.

Practical Diagnostic Test:

• Diagnostic measurements of the radon in the air you breathe can provide better risk estimates.
• Perform a radon measurement according to testing protocols (specified by EPA or AARST as noted below) in the lowest level (or lived-in level) of your home.
• At the same time, perform another test in the room where the granite countertop or other suspect building material exists. You may also want to test in a highly occupied room, like your bedroom. (Use different rooms if these locations are on the same floor.)
• Place the test devices at least 20 inches off the floor according to testing protocols and at least 20 inches away from the countertop or suspect material. Carefully follow all manufacturers’ test kit instructions.
• You may also contact a State licensed or nationally certified radon measurement professional to conduct the measurements for you.
• If any of the test results are at or above the EPA recommended action levels retest these areas to confirm the initial results.

Interpreting Radon Test Results:
For guidance on test results and protocols for measurements of radon in the air, see documents such as EPA’s Citizens Guide to Radon or other EPA publications at http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs. Other information and publications for measuring radon in the air for home and multi-family dwellings can also be found at http://www.aarst.org/.

If confirmed measurements are at, or above, the EPA recommended action levels, contact a State licensed or nationally certified mitigation professional to fix the home to reduce the radon levels.

Reducing Radon Concentrations:
The best approach to reduce radon in the home is to install an active soil depressurization system (ASD) and reduce the entry of radon coming from the soil. In some cases, increasing the entry of outdoor air to the home is an appropriate method to reduce radon levels by dilution and improve indoor air quality. Both of these methods require a qualified radon mitigation professional to design and install the appropriate radon reduction system. Only in extreme cases would removal of the granite be necessary to reduce the radon concentration, assuming appropriate measurements confirm it as the significant source.

In Conclusion:
Testing the air you breathe is the best method to determine your risk from radon, whether the source of the radon is from the soil or from a material inside the building.

We support peer-reviewed research to identify and quantify the contributions of various building materials to indoor radon concentrations.

GREEN UPDATES FOR REAL ESTATE, BUILDING, AND RADON PROFESSIONALS

Green Updates for Real Estate, Building, and Radon Industries

Date: Friday, August 29, 2008

Location: Aullwood Audubon Center Auditorium
1000 Aullwood Road
Dayton, Ohio 45414

Agenda
8:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
9am Participating in the Green Movement
Barb Yankie, President
Green Building Consulting, LLC & Homes +, Inc.
11am Break
11:15 Radon and Indoor Air Quality:
The Builder’s Point
Mike Kegley, Co‐Owner BOLD Homes
12pm Lunch (provided)
1pm Radon in the Building Code
Jeffrey S. Tyler, AIA,CBO
Director of Building Standards,
City of Dublin
1:15 Green Building Means a Safe Building:
Reducing Radon Risks Through
Proper Radon Mitigation Practices
Joshua J. Kerber, MS
Ohio Department of Health
1:45 EcoBroker® Certification
and the Green Realtor
Tim McDonald, Realtor with RE/MAX
Unlimited and Certified EcoBroker®
2:15 Break
2:30 Radon & Mold: Myths & Facts!
Alec Hagerty, Speaker/Trainer
Real Estate Broker
3:30 WrapUp
Gail Manning
President, Ohio Association of Radon Professionals
Owner, Pro‐Test
ODH licensed Radon Specialist
4pm Adjourn

CEU Approval Pending for Real Estate and Radon Professionals

Visit www.rapca.org for CEU and Session Updates

Green is the new buzz word, and the home market is no exception! Learn how you can better serve your clients in the areas of green home building, green building legislation, and reducing your risk when assisting clients with green aspects of real estate transactions.

Register Today—Space is Limited!
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________
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Phone Number:_________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________
Company:________________________________________________
I am a Member of the Following Industry:
_ Real Estate
_ Building/Construction
_ Radon
_ Government
_ Other __________________________________________
_ Registration Fee of $25.00 (cash or check, please) enclosed

Please send registration and payment to:
Ohio Association of Radon Professionals
Attn: Gail Manning
2663 Orchard Run Rd.
Dayton, OH 45449

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25

EPA Radon Document Revision

Click on the link below access to the draft document (you will need the user name and password for access). The US EPA intends to replace the Home Buyers and Sellers Guide, Citizens Guide, and Consumers Guide to Radon with a revised document.

Please submit comments.

www.cadmusgroup.com/dev/radon_publication

User Name: CadmusGuest

Password: Steelhead*

Thank you,

Gail Manning
OARP President

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Radon Forum and Workshop - Reminder!

The Radon Licensing Program of the Ohio Department of Health along with the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals (OARP), the U.S. EPA, and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) will be conducting a RADON STAKEHOLDERS FORUM AND WORKSHOP on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11 at the Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Click on the above link ("Radon Forum and Workshop - Reminder!") or go to www.crcpd.org/R5RSF.asp for information and a registration form. If you have any questions about the registration process or the Radon Forum, please contact Sharon Bowen of the CRCPD at 502-227-4543 ext. 2229 or Michael Murphy of the U.S. EPA at 312-353-6686.

Please note that registration and payment is due by Tuesday, April 1, 2008!

You will be able to obtain either eight hours or 16 hours of credit depending upon your choice of one or two days of attendance. The cost is $40 for both days or $25 for either one-day session which includes snacks and drinks during breaks. Lunch and parking will be on your own.


The format for this Forum will be the same as used at national radon meetings. The U.S. EPA from Washington D.C. and Region V, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), and other speakers from the national level will be represented.Thursday (04/10) topics include a welcome session by the USEPA and the ODH, a keynote presentation by Bill Field (tentative), "Radon-Safe Homes Save Lives", "Radon and Real Estate", "Radon and the Builder Industry", "Introduction to Jared's Law", and "Creating a Radon Leadership Network in Region V".Friday (04/11) topics include "Radon Leaders Saving Lives - the Role of the Medical Community", discussion sessions, "Leaving in Action - Action Plans for Saving Lives in Region V", and afternoon sessions by the Ohio Department of Health on "Jared's Law" and "Radon Testing in Schools". OARP members who responded to our June, 2007 membership drive will be partially reimbursed for attending the Forum.

Brennan Curry - Ohio Radon Poster Contest Winner

An article in the Middletown Journal on 12/13/2007 by Megan Gildow describes the event as follows:

Local student wins state poster contest - Brennan Curry's entry on the dangers of radon gas will be entered in a national competition in Washington, D.C.

When Brennan Curry walked into the Highview Cafe Wednesday afternoon, he was excited for what he thought was a "Box Tops for Education" pizza party. Sitting at a red table, he cheered along with his fourth-grade classmates from Lynda Goecke's class, never suspecting his family, Tricia, Roger and 4-year-old Madelyn, along with his grandparents, Helen and John d'Entremont, were hiding around the corner.

Minutes later, he learned the pizza party actually was in his honor.

Brennan, 9, was chosen from 66 entries as the winner of statewide poster contest promoting radon awareness.

"I can barely even eat," he said, surrounded by friends and family after the announcement.

Brennan's mom didn't tell him he had won when she found out two weeks ago, she said.

"He's been asking about it," Tricia said. "He beat out middle school kids," Roger boasted proudly. "Middle school and high school kids were in there. It was awesome."

Art teacher Sharon Brown, who brought cupcakes to the celebration, said the school's staff worked together to help the kids enter the contest. "We could win nationals," she said.

As Ohio's first-place winner, Brennan's poster, which features a house and a tree with the warning "get your house checked," will be entered in a national competition in Washington, D.C., said Gail Manning, president of the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals. She was at Highview Wednesday along with Elizabeth James from the Ohio Department of Health Radon Division and Kelli Stewart from Regional Air Pollution Control, the agencies sponsoring Ohio's contest.

The poster contest is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of exposure to radon gas. "You should get your house checked," said Brennan, who said he draws every night before bed. "If you don't, you can get very sick."

Contact Megan Gildow at (513) 705-2805 or mgildow@coxohio.com.

2008 Radon Poster Contest Winner

Thanks to the efforts of Gail Manning, OARP President and the members of OARP, Brennan Curry, a 4th-grade student from Highview Elementary School in Middletown, Ohio received First Place in the Ohio contest.

Lower picture: First Place National winner (Sara, age 13, Florida).

Click on the above link to learn more.

The National Safety Council, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sponsored the 2008 National Radon Poster Contest for children ages 9-14 to generate interest, enthusiasm, and action about radon safety and to increase the number of homes tested for radon.

Over 70 entries were received. Gail, Liz, and Kelli chose the 3 winners and they come from 3 separate parts of the state of Ohio, Middletown, Minford, and West Liberty. Liz James (Ohio Department of Health) and Kelli Stewart (Regional Air Pollution Control Agency) helped judge entries. RAPCA donated a savings bond and sponsored a pizza party at Brennan's school. RAPCA framed a copy of his poster and presented it to him at the pizza party.

Gail recommends OARP sponsor the contest again this year. RAPCA has already volunteered to participate again.

AARST Conference

AARST Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, September, 2007.

OARP Meeting

Gail Manning snapped this picture of Dick Manning, Tom Jessup, Larry Fawcett,, Rich Spraggs, and Craig Schimming on February 04, 2008 at the recent OARP meeting in Columbus while Marybeth Rich of the Ohio Department of Health was giving a presentation on Jared's Law.

Radon Hero of the Year

Dan West, an OARP member, receives the "Radon Hero of the Year" award at the AARST Conference, September, 2007. Congratulations, Dan!

Radon Stakeholders Forum and Workshop: April 10-11, 2008

The USEPA Region V, the Ohio Department of Health, and the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals will be conducting a RADON STAKEHOLDERS FORUM AND WORKSHOP on Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th at the Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Sixteen (16) hours of ODH Radon Licensing Continuing Education will be given for your full attendance at this two day meeting. The cost is $40 for both days which includes snacks and drinks during breaks. Lunch and parking will be on your own. Hotel information will be forthcoming along with registration forms and an agenda.

The format for this Forum will be the same as used at national radon meetings. The USEPA from Washington D.C. and Region V, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), and other speakers from the national level will be represented.

Thursday (04/10) topics include a welcome session by the USEPA and the ODH, a keynote presentation by Bill Field, "Radon-Safe Homes Save Lives", "Radon and Real Estate", "Radon and the Builder Industry", "Introduction to Jared's Law", and "Creating a Radon Leadership Network in Region V".

Friday (04/11) topics include "Radon Leaders Saving Lives - the Role of the Medical Community", discussion sessions, "Leaving in Action - Action Plans for Saving Lives in Region V", and afternoon sessions by the Ohio Department of Health on "Jared's Law" and "Radon Testing in Schools".

More information will be provided as it becomes available. OARP members who responded to our June, 2007 membership drive will be partially reimbursed for attending the Forum.

The CRCPD is handling registration and forms will be sent out in the coming weeks.

January is Radon Action Month!

Click on the above link to learn more about Radon Action Month.

Member List

Click on the above link ("Member List") to see a listing of OARP members as of January 09, 2008.

OARP BYLAWS

Click on the above link ("OARP BYLAWS") for the Bylaws of the Ohio Association Of Radon Professionals (2004 revision).

General Membership Meeting - February 04, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio

There will be an OARP General Membership meeting on Monday, February 04 at 6:30 PM at Panera Bread (3625 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, Ohio, 614-876-9900) to announce the results of the vote for Directors for the 2008-2009 term. Members and guests are encouraged to attend for the dinner meeting. A meeting of the Directors will follow to discuss OARP business and the Spring, 2008 CE conference (open to general membership and guests). The meeting will be conducted by Tom Jessup if Gail Manning is not present.

OARP members should have received a BALLOT FOR DIRECTORS by January 08, 2008. Please vote for up to four (4) nominees to serve as OARP Directors for the 2008-2009 term. Directors for the 2007-2008 term are Gail Manning, Wendell Montgomery, Woodie Moss, Terry Thomas, and Fritz Tresso. Instructions on how to vote are included in the mailing.

Nominees to serve as OARP Directors for the 2008-2009 term are:

• Larry Fawcett - Huron, OH
• Heather Miltenberger - Cincinnati, OH
• Rich Spraggs - Piqua, OH
• Alexia Workman - Cincinnati, OH
  

Please note: only dues-paid members of AARST and OARP are eligible to vote.

If you have any questions about the meeting or the ballot, contact Tom Jessup (937-778-0538) or Rich Spraggs (937-773-9901).

A History of Radon - 1470 to 1984

Click on the above link ("A History of Radon- 1470 to 1984") for a survey of radon history over time presented by Robert K. Lewis of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division at the 2006 National Radon Meeting.

Ohio Department of Health Radon Licensing and Renewal Packet

Click on the above link to view the ODH radon licensing and renewal forms and instructions. If you get your renewal application sent in prior to 90 days before your license expires, you will not have a problem with your renewal unless you did not meet any of the OAC requirements for renewing your license.

This is a 48 page document, so select to print the forms/pages that you want. More information is available at the ODH website.

Nominations for Directors

Nominate yourself or another OARP member for one of the four OARP Director positions that are open for the 2008-2009 term.

Please submit via email to Tom Jessup at radonplus_at_woh.rr.com (substituting the "_at_" with "@") no later than Sunday, October 28, 2007.

The full listing of present directors is as follows (open positions in boldface type; the year in parentheses indicates director position term expiration):

• Sue Brindle (2008) (moved out of state)
• Larry Fawcett (2007)
• Tom Jessup (2007)
• Gail Manning (2008)
• Wendell Montgomery (2008 )
• Woodie Moss (2008)
• Rich Spraggs (2007)
• Terry Thomas (2008)
• Fritz Tresso (2008)

AARST: President's Achievement Award

Dick and Gail Manning received a standing ovation recognizing their thirty years of dedication to radon risk reduction as they jointly received the AARST President's Achievement Award. It was presented by Bill Angel at the AARST International Radon Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida (September, 2007).

Fall CE Conference, October 06, 2007, Columbus, Ohio

"You won't get your attendance certificate until you turn in a questionnaire", said Gail Manning.










Heated discussion over what constitutes "without renovation".



















Trudy Smith explaining distribution channels.



















Josh Kerber and Marybeth Rich emphasizing the importance of good record-keeping.

Gail and Marybeth don't want to get too close in case someone realizes they have the same outfit on.

Congratulations OARP Members! Ten years of professionalism and service to the radon industry in Ohio.

OARP Fall CE Conference Information and Registration Form

Click on the above link for The Fall CE Conference Information and Registration Form.

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals will have Fall Continuing Education Conference on Saturday, October 06, 2007 at the Quest Business Center in Columbus, Ohio (8405 Pulsar Place - near the Polaris Fashion Mall - just northeast of Columbus on I-71). The conference will be worth eight hours of radon continuing education credit. Registration information was mailed on September 09, 2007. Registration forms and checks ($95 per person) must be received by Saturday, September 29, 2007.

The agenda includes a four hour presentation on marketing the radon message to real estate professionals. Course handouts will include a ready-made presentation tailored to agents.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM and certificates will be distributed at 4:00 PM.

Fall Continuing Education Conference Announced

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals will have Fall Continuing Education Conference on Saturday, October 06, 2007 at the Quest Business Center in Columbus, Ohio (8405 Pulsar Place - near the Polaris Fashion Mall - just northeast of Columbus on I-71). The conference will be worth eight hours of radon continuing education credit. Registration information will be mailed in early September.

OARP Dues

Dues of $50.00 for the period of July, 2007 through June, 2008 are due. Please send a check (made out to "OARP") to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

Thank you very much; your support of OARP is appreciated!

Brochure Distribution Clarification

Brochures are available at the price of $25.00 per 100 (not 25, as stated in the recent mailing). This price includes postage. Send a check for $25.00 (made out to "OARP") to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

25 brochures will be distributed to each OARP member who attends an OARP-sponsored continuing education conference. In other words, if you're an OARP member, you get 25 brochures for going to a OARP-sponsored conference. Additional brochures can be purchased at a conference at the price of $20.00 per 100.

Brochures!

Revised brochures are available. 25 brochures will be distributed to each member who attends a conference. The brochures are available for $25 per 100 (postage included). Contact Rich Spraggs if you would like to order brochures.

Radon Continuing Education Conference: Columbus, Ohio on MONDAY, March 19, 2007

The Ohio Association of Radon Professionals will co-sponsor eight hours of radon continuing education in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health’s “Midwest Workshop” at the University Plaza Hotel, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio on Monday, March 19, 2007. Registration information was mailed during the third week of February.

Please note: this date is changed from the previously-announced date. Monday, March 19th is the correct date.

Directors and Officers

The full listing of directors is as follows:


Sue Brindle (2008) 937-434-5636 - brinsk at yahoo.com

Larry Fawcett (2007) 419-433-2383 - lfawcett at buildingspecs.com - Treasurer, 2007

Tom Jessup (2007) 937-778-0538 - tjessupjr at woh.rr.com - Vice President, 2007

Gail Manning (2008) 937-438-5686 - gmanning1 at woh.rr.com - President, 2007

Wendell Montgomery (2008 ) 513-777-0010 - wcm_mhic at voyager.net

Woodie Moss (2008) 304-679-2045 - wwmoss at casinternet.net

Rich Spraggs (2007) 937-773-9901 - rspraggs at woh.rr.com - Secretary, 2007

Terry Thomas (2008) 330-825-9140 - thiltd at earthlink.net

Fritz Tresso (2008) 419-874-6313 - fritzt-607 at sbcglobal.net


(Please substitute "@" for "_at_" when sending an email. The year in parentheses indicates Director position term expiration.)

Election Results for Director Positions

Congratulations to Sue Brindle, Gail Manning, Wendell Montgomery, Woodie Moss, Terry Thomas, and Fritz Tresso. Thank-you for serving for the 2007-2008 term.

General Membership Meeting: Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM

There will be an OARP General Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM at Spageddies Italian Kitchen (3873 Park Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, OH; 614-529-9455) for the purpose of announcing the results of the election for Directors (2007-2008 Term).

A Director's Meeting will follow to elect officers for 2007. We will also be planning the March CE Conference. Members and friends are invited. Please let Rich Spraggs know by Sunday, January 14 if you'll be attending (email or 937-773-9901).

Liability Insurance Coverage is Available Through AARST

InterContinental Insurance Brokers and American Safety Insurance Services have a Radon Insurance Program for AARST members. The program provides specialized coverage for radon professionals who meet the high standards of excellence established by AARST. AARST members who are either NEHA-NRPP certified or State Licensed are eligible for this package which includes coverage that for the first time protects mitigators from certain forms of roofing liability. Also packages may be purchase at extended terms to lock in rates for longer than one year. Contact Albert P. Everts, II, ARM - InterContinental Insurance Brokers, LLC, 175 Federal Street, Suite 725, Boston, MA 02110-2202; Phone: 617.443.1992 (Main Switchboard); 617.757.4013 (Direct Dial); Fax: 617.423.7853; E-mail: ale@iibweb.com

Key Radon Messages for the Press and Public:

Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
* After smoking
* Class “A” carcinogen based on human data
* Surgeon general: former and current smokers at especially high risk
* Number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers
* Only way to treat lung cancer is to prevent it

Radon Health Risks are Preventable
* One of the most serious environmental health risks in the nation
* 1 in 15 homes may have high levels

High Risks to Smokers and Former Smokers
* Risks may be 10 times greater
* Non-smokers still at risk

Individual Action is Key
* It’s within your control to protect your family
* Test now – call 1-800-SOS-Radon

Easy to Test
* Test your home for radon
* Only way to know is to test
* Do-it-yourself kits cost below $25
* Most homes won’t have a problem
* Use a state certified testing lab

Homes with Problems Can Be Fixed
* Straight-forward Solutions
* Cost Similar to Other Home Repairs
* How Homes can be Built Radon-Resistant

What to Do If Your Home Has a Radon Problem
* Don’t panic; virtually all homes can be fixed
* Call 1-800-644-6999
* Use a state certified radon contractor to fix your home

Buying a Home
* Make sure your home has been tested for radon
* Ask your builder if radon-resistant features were built into your new home

Selling a Home
* Test your home prior to selling
* A radon problem does not have to complicate a home sale
* Radon problems do not decrease the value of a home

January is Radon Action Month!

January is National Radon Action Month - a time when individuals, states and other organizations join with EPA in stepping up activities and events to increase awareness about radon, promote testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction.

As you firm up your own plans for organizing events in observance of National Radon Action Month in the coming weeks, please use EPA's Website to help promote your event. For example, you can post radon awards ceremonies, radon proclamation signing ceremonies, and other community events that are part of your radon outreach activities. The National Radon Action Month Website will also enable you to view other events around the country. With your active and timely participation, together, we can create a national map that promotes your specific event to the public, supports linkages among event organizers, and showcases our nationwide radon outreach efforts. Please submit your event and help make the most of this new feature on EPA's Website.

For information on Radon Action Month (January), go to www.epa.gov/radon/rnactionmonth.html .

To submit an event, go to http://www.epa.gov/radon/rnactionmonth.html#Share_Your_Activities .

You can also view activities in your state by going to the map directly at http://www.epa.gov/radon/rnactionmonth.html#Radon_Events_in_Your_Area . You can click on the drop-down for a specific state, or click on the map.

For more information, contact Gina Bowler (Special Assistant to the Director, Indoor Environments Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, US Environmental Protection Agency) at: 202-343-9206; fax: 202-343-2394, or E-mail: bowler.gina@epa.gov .

Return ballots for OARP Director positions by Saturday, January 06, 2007

The deadline to return ballots for OARP Director positions is Saturday, January 06, 2007. Ballots will be mailed by early December, 2006.

OARP General Membership Meeting: Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM

There will be an OARP General Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM at Spageddies Italian Kitchen (3873 Park Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, OH; 614-529-9455) for the purpose of announcing the results of the election for Directors (2007-2008 Term).

A Director's Meeting will follow to elect officers for 2007. We will also be planning the March CE Conference. Members and friends are invited. Please let Rich Spraggs know by Sunday, January 14 if you'll be attending (email or 937-773-9901).

Radon Continuing Education Conference: Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 14, 2006

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The Fawcett Center (the Clinton Room)

2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio

Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM. The featured presentation will by Alec Hagerty (ABR-M, C-CREC, CRB, DREI, SRES; R/E Broker, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant, Author; http://www.knowledgespongeseminars.com/) on the science of the DiSC program. This is a tool to determine what different personalities like and don't like, and how you deal with, and communicate successfully to the four different personalities. It's a fascinating and fun program suited to radon professionals and home inspectors, as they have to deal with a broad range of "personalities". This kind of program will open your eyes to some fascinating insights, including your own close personal relationships. DiSC profiles will help you reduce interpersonal conflict, improve customer service, build productive teams and organizations, and develop effective employees and managers. For nearly 30 years, DiSC's unique approach to learning, called DiSC Dimensions of Behavior, has unlocked the door to productive communication and relationships for over 40 million people.

Other presentations will be by Marybeth Rich (ODH Update), Dick Manning (AARST Update) and there will be a Roundtable Discussion.

The fee for the seminar is $75.00 per person (which includes the DiSC Workbook, morning and afternoon beverages, and light snacks).

Eight hours of radon continuing education credits will be granted.

Lunch (11:45 AM to 12:45 PM) will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants nearby (a map will be provided) and Oxley’s Restaurant within the Fawcett Center.

The Fawcett Center (2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210; 614-292-1342; http://www.fawcettcenter.com/) is situated just 15 minutes northwest of Port Columbus International Airport and within a 10-minute drive of downtown Columbus. From the East & Port Columbus International Airport: Take 670 West to State Route 315 North. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light). Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road. From the North: Take either I–71 or State Route 23 South to I–270 West. Take I–270 West to State Route 315 South. Follow State Route 315 South to the Lane Avenue exit. Go East (a left turn) on Lane Avenue. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light). Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road. From the South: Take either I–71 North to State Route 315 North, OR State Route 23 North to I–270 West to State Route 315 North. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light). Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road. From the West: Take I–70 East to State Route 315 North. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit. Go east (a right turn) on Lane Avenue. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light). Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

If you have any questions, please email Rich or call 937-773-9901.

Mail your registration form with your check for $75.00 per person made out to OARP to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403. Seating is limited (preference will be given to OARP members). Registration forms and checks must be received by Monday, October 9, 2006! The OARP Federal ID number is 55-0884795. The fee for guests is $75.00 per person.

Dues Notice

OARP Dues are due for the period of July, 2006 to June, 2007. Send a check in the amount of $50 (made out to OARP) to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

Radon: it's a gas.
(April 22, 2006 CE Conference, Columbus, OH)

Spirited discussion over where to place a monitor.
(April 22, 2006 CE Conference, Columbus, OH)

Marybeth gives out her new email address.
(April 22, 2006 CE Conference, Columbus)

Radon Continuing Education Seminar

Saturday, April 22, 2006
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

8 Hours of Continuing Education Credits

Sponsored by the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals with the Ohio Department of Health.

246 North High Street in Downtown Columbus, Ohio.

We will be in the 4th Floor training rooms of the Ohio Department of Health. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. You will need to check in at the front desk upon entering the building. This will involve signing in and getting your picture taken. Please allow time to do this so that you will be on time for the seminar beginning at 8:30 AM.

Presentations will be by Marybeth Rich, Dick Manning, Dan West, Gail Manning, and Rich Spraggs and will include topics on an ODH Update, Marketing and EPA Promotions, Successful Radon Company Business Practices, Radon Consulting Issues, an AARST Update, and a Roundtable Discussion.

Lunch (12:00-1:00 PM) will be on your own. The Nationwide Arena District starts at one block north and one block west of Chestnut and High Streets and has many restaurants. A map will be provided.

The fee for the seminar is $25.00 per person.

Directions from the north: Take I-71 South to I-670 West. When you get on 670, get over to the far left lane. Take the South Third Street exit (to your left) and follow the ramp around to your left and up over a bridge (do not take the High Street exit that will also be to your left). At the bottom of the ramp there is a light; this is Chestnut Street. If you turn right at this light and proceed to High Street, 246 North High Street will be on your left on the corner of Chestnut and High. However, Parking is available if you turn left and proceed to the end of the street. There is an old fire house (presently a museum) located at the end of Chestnut and on Fourth Street (you will be facing this building if you are stopped at the stoplight; it has red, white and blue bunting on its windows). Next to this museum (to the right), is a parking lot for $4.00 per day. You will need to turn left at the light, go right at the next light, turn right at the next street and enter that lot from behind the museum (the drive next to the Coffee shop). Fourth Street is a one way street so you need to “go around the block” to get into the parking lot. There is another place to park (a parking garage) that is on Chestnut Street closer to High Street. It is across the street from 35 East Chestnut Street. It is more money per day (at least $10.00, maybe more).

From the south: Take I-71 North to the Spring Street Exit. Take Spring Street west to Fourth Street and turn right. Off of Fourth Street is an entry to a parking lot about the middle of the lot (which is described above). It is next to the Fire House Museum. Try to park in that lot close to the museum since you will be walking down Chestnut Street (2 blocks) to High Street to get to ODH. Turn Left at Chestnut and High Streets to 246 North High Street.

If you have any questions, please email Rich at rspraggs at woh.rr.com (937-773-9901) or Marybeth Rich at Marybeth.Rich at odh.ohio.gov (614-466-0061).

Fill out your registration form and mail with your check for $25.00 made out to OARP to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403. Seating is limited; registration forms and checks must be received by Monday, April 17, 2006! The OARP Federal ID number is 55-0884795.

Schedule:

08:00 – 08:30 AM: Sign-in

08:30 – 08:40: Welcome and OARP Update (Rich Spraggs)

08:40 – 09:30: Ohio Department of Health Update (Marybeth Rich)

09:30 – 10:00: Successful Marketing Techniques Dick Manning)

10:00 – 10:15: Morning Break

10:15 – 12:00: Radon-resistant New Construction and Radon Company Successful Business Practices (Dan West)

12:00 – 01:00 PM: Lunch (on your own). The Nationwide Arena District starts at one block north and one block west of Chestnut and High Streets and has many restaurants. A map will be provided.

01:00 – 02:00: Radon Company Successful Business Practices - continued

02:00 – 02:30: Radon Consulting Issues (Gail Manning)

02:30 – 02:45: American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists Update (Rich Spraggs)

02:45 – 03:00: Break

03:00 – 03:55: Roundtable Discussion

03:55 – 04:00: Closing and Distribution of Certificates

Annual Meeting

According to the OARP Bylaws, an Annual Meeting is required. The purpose of the meeting will be to confirm the election results for the Director positions. If there is not a quorum to conduct business, the Annual Meeting will be closed. Immediately following, there will be a meeting of the Directors. Anyone who attends the Annual Meeting is welcome to stay for the meeting of the Directors. Important: the entire agenda of the Annual Meeting will be to confirm the election results for the Director positions.

The meeting will be at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Spageddies Italian Kitchen, 614-529-9455, 3873 Park Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, Ohio. From I-270 (at the west side of Columbus), exit at Cemetery Road (#13A) toward Arlington/Fishinger; turn right onto Fishinger Blvd.; turn right onto Park Mill Run Drive; Spageddies is on the right.

Call Rich at 937-773-9901 if you plan on attending.

Fall Conference, Dayton, October 01, 2005

Dave Kapturowski and Marybeth Rich: "pour me another one, Dave, I need the caffeine"

Fall Conference, 2005: "Radon in the News"

Lunch at the Fall Conference, 2005

Lunch at the Fall Conference, 2005 

Lunch at the Fall Conference, 2005 

"Radon in the News" 

Dave Kapurowski of RadonAway demonstrates fan-piping design 

Fall Conference, 2005

Kathleen Hanover, Tom Jessup, Christie Kirchmer

Continuing Education Conference Schedule Update

October 01, 2005
Fall Continuing Education Conference (Eight Hour)
Dayton Airport Hotel & Conference Center (937-898-1000)

Registration 8:00-8:30
(Danish & muffins, bagels, fruit juice, coffee, tea)

Welcome and OARP Update 8:30-8:40
Rich Spraggs
(OARP President; 937-773-9901)

ODH Update 8:40-9:50
Marybeth Rich
(Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, OH 614-466-0061)

OARP Website Options 9:50-10:00
Woodie Moss
(Building Specs, Walker, WV; 330-679-2045)

Break 10:00-10:15
(soft drinks, water, coffee, tea)

AARST Standard & Protocol Revision 10:15-10:30
Tom Jessup
(Radon Plus, Inc., Piqua, OH; 937-778-0538)

Real Estate Agent Concerns/Q&A 10:30-11:00
Linda Gabbard
(Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors, Dayton; 937-890-2200)

Dave's Corner Part One 11:00-12:00
Dave Kapturoski
(Radon Away, Boston, MA; 800-767-3703)

Luncheon Buffet 12:00-1:00
Chicken Breast Chardonnay, Sliced Roast Beef, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Green Beans Almandine, Breads & Rolls, Assorted Deserts, Coffee, Iced Tea, Water (included in your registration fee)

Dave's Corner Part Two 1:00-2:00
Dave Kapturoski

Business Development 2:00-2:45
Steve Popp
(Better Business Bureau of Dayton/Miami Valley, Dayton; 937-222-5825)

Break 2:45-3:00
(brownies, chips & dip, water, coffee, tea)

Public Relations Workshop 3:00-4:25
Kathleen Hanover
(Public Relations Society of America, Dayton/Miami Valley Chapter; 937-384-0515)

Wrap-up & Distribution of Certificates 4:25-4:30

OARP Business Meeting (optional) 4:45 to 5:15

2005 AARST Radon Symposium

Register Now!
AARST Early Registration Discount Extended to September 23!
COME TO THE 2005 RADON SYMPOSIUM!
Speakers will include top educators, scientists and leaders such as: Dr. William Field, Dr. Daniel Steck, and EPA's Elizabeth Cotsworth and Tom Kelly.
Update your knowledge.
Earn CE Credits.
Interact with your peers.
Enjoy sunny, exciting San Diego.
SEE BELOW TO REGISTER.DON'T MISS THIS MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENT!

CHECK THESE SITES FOR SAN DIEGO INFORMATION AND ATTRACTIONS: Visitors guide: www.signonsandiego.com/visitorsguide
All-inclusive tickets to over 35 attractions: www.gosandiegocard.com
Convention and visitors bureau: www.sandiego.org
Online ticket broker: www.a-zsandiegoattractions.com
Guides to attractions: www.attractionguide.com/san_diego
Attractions off the beaten path: www.gocalifornia.about.com/cs/sandiego/a/sdbestrest.htm

RECEIVE CE CREDITS FOR SYMPOSIUM ATTENDANCE.
Additional opportunities for CE include:
NEW ADDITION - SATURDAY CE COURSE: All Day - Radon In Water [Spruce]
$160 for 8-hour course. Call Spruce, 800-355-0901 to register.
SUNDAY CE COURSES:AM - Marketing the Radon Message [Spruce]; PM - Marketing to Real Estate Agents-NEW! (Includes CD) [Spruce].
$75 per 4-hour course. Call Spruce, 800-355-0901 to register.
All Day - Public Speaking for the Radon Professional [WRRTC]
$125 for 8-hour course. Register at WRRTC, 877-723-6607.

TUESDAY NUTS & BOLTS WORKSHOPS:
Dave's Corner Live - Dave Kapturowski;
Preventing Injuries: Ergonomics for the Radon Professional - Dr. Tom Heine (No additional charge. Included in Symposium registration)

WEDNESDAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP:
Build a Cloud Chamber with Dr. Jim Burkhart [WRRTC]
$100 for materials. Register at WRRTC, 877-723-6607.

REGISTER TODAY

American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists
Phone 866-772-2778
http://www.aarst.org/
AARST © All Rights Reserved

Radon in the News: Continuing Education Conference

Sponsored by the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals
Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Dayton Airport Hotel & Conference Center
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Eight hours of radon continuing education.
$65.00 for OARP members; $100.00 for non-members*.
Lunch, refreshments, and conference materials are included in your registration fee.
Registration is required by Friday, September 23, 2005.

8:00 – 8:30 AM Sign-in and continental breakfast
8:30 – 12:00 AM Morning Sessions
ODH Update (Marybeth Rich of the Ohio Department of Health)

ARST Update (Tom Jessup of Radon Plus)

15 minute break

Realtor/Broker Q&A (Linda Gabbard of Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors)

”Dave’s Corner” (Dave Kapturoski of Radon Away will speak on advanced mitigation topics,

piping design, condensation, fan selection)
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch (included in your registration fee)
1:00 – 4:30 PM Afternoon Sessions
Dave’s Corner (continued)

Business Development (Steve Popp of the BBB/Miami Valley)

15 minute break

Public Relations “Mini-workshop” (Kathleen Hanover

of the Public Relations Society of America)
4:30 PM Distribution of Certificates
4:45-5:15 PM OARP Meeting (optional)

*If you’re not already an OARP member, your $100.00 conference registration fee will include an OARP membership through June 30, 2006. Seating will be limited to 40, with preference given to existing OARP members. Call-in registrations will only be accepted with a credit card guarantee. Registration form and payment is due by Friday, September 23, 2005.

Directions to the Dayton Airport Hotel: from I-70 take exit #32 (two miles west of I-75); continue toward the Dayton airport terminal; the Dayton Airport Hotel will be on your right (3300 Terminal Drive, Vandalia, Ohio; 937-898-1000).

If you have any questions about OARP or the Fall Conference, please contact Rich Spraggs (937-773-9901) or Woodie Moss (304-679-2045).

"I hope they've checked this place for radon." 

Fall Continuing Education Conference

Mark your calendars...OARP is sponsoring a continuing education conference on Saturday, October 01, 2005 at the Dayton Airport Hotel from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The conference will be worth 8 hours of continuing education credit. Registration forms were mailed August 19, 2005. The fee for the seminar is $65 for OARP members and $100 for non-members. Seating is limited to 40.

Radon Measurement Standards Document Public Review Announcement

From Briefly Speaking (An e-newsletter for the membership of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, Inc. & the American Radon Policy Coalition):

June 2, 2005.

Radon Measurement Standards Document Public Review Announcement

Dear AARST Members,

The Home Measurement Standards document being revised within AARST National Radon Standards Consortium has been released for public review during the month of June 2005. A browser link to a page for downloading public review documents is located on the front page of www.aarst.org. Documents posted for public review are typically reaching the final stages of completion. Feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be interested.

Sincerely,
Gary Hodgden, Chair, AARST National Radon Standards Consortium

Dues Notice

Dues are due for the period of July, 2005 to June, 2006. Send a check in the amount of $50 (made out to OARP) to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

OARP Meeting

There will be a brief OARP meeting immediately following the Midwest Workshop on Monday, March 21, 2005 from 4:15 to 4:45 PM at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio. OARP members and prospective members are welcome to attend.

Logo Contest

Are you feeling creative? Design a logo for OARP and if your submission is selected, your dues for the year of July 2005 to June 2006 will be waived - a $50 value. Send your entry to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403. Submissions are due on Monday, March 21, 2005.

Rich's Goals for 2005:

1) Provide the opportunity to earn 16 hours of continuing education credits through two great conferences.
2) Reinforce to members and prospective members the benefits of being an OARP and AARST member.
3) Enable communication and professional development through the mentoring program, websites, and mailings.
4) Establish OARP and OARP members as an information source to clients and referral sources.

Officers for 2005

These directors were elected at the meeting on 02/03/2005 to the following positions:

President: Rich Spraggs
Vice President: Tom Jessup
Treasurer: Larry Fawcett
Secretary: Woodie Moss

Gail Manning fills the position of Immediate Past President. Congratulations and thanks for serving!

Recent meeting

Woodie Moss, Gail Manning, Larry Fawcett (seated), and Dick Manning on 02/03/2005. Also present but not pictured are Dennis Clum, Rick Lash, Debbie Moss, and Rich Spraggs.

Midwest Workshop (Spring CE Conference)

The Midwest Workshop, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Association of Radon Professionals, will be held on Monday, March 21, 2005 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio (614 267 7461). The conference will be worth eight (8) hours of continuing education credit. The featured presentation will be on business ethics by Dr. Lewicki of the Ohio State University. Registration forms will be sent out soon by the Ohio Department of Health.

Ohio Department of Health Radon Information

Click on the above link for the Ohio Department of Health website.

Annual Meeting: Thursday, February 03, 2005

According to the recently-approved Bylaws, an Annual Meeting is required. The purpose of the meeting will be to confirm the election results for the Director positions. If there is not a quorum to conduct business, the Annual Meeting will be closed. Immediately following, there will be a meeting of the Directors. Anyone who attends the Annual Meeting is welcome to stay for the meeting of the Directors. Important: the entire agenda of the Annual Meeting will be to confirm the election results for the Director positions.

The meeting will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 03, 2005 at Spageddies Italian Kitchen, 614-529-9455, 3873 Park Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, Ohio. From I-270 (at the west side of Columbus), exit at Cemetery Road (#13A) toward Arlington/Fishinger; turn right onto Fishinger Blvd.; turn right onto Park Mill Run Drive; Spageddies is on the right.

Call 800-307-2244 or email me by Tuesday, February 01 if you will be attending (please note: payment for dinner will be made by the dinner attendees).

The Radon Song

From Radon Reporter (Winter/Spring 2004, p. 12):

"A number of industry professionals who attended the 2003 Symposium in Nashville have requested the words to the song played and sung by Phil Jenkins, Jim Burkhart, and Gary Hodgen. Our thanks to Phil for supplying the words.

The Seller's Lament
or Help Me Get This Condo Sold
(to the tune of Help mMe Make It Through The Night)

Take the radon from my house,
I've got to move and join my spouse.
Please don't leave me in the cold,
Help me get this condo sold.

The buyers've got some little ones,
And they're worried 'bout their lungs.
I really must unload this dump,
So put a cover on my sump.

(Chorus)
I didn't tamper with the test,
Now I'm really in a mess.
My Realtor says that I've been had,
"Can 40 picos be that bad?"

Take the radon from my house,
Come on, be nice, don't be a louse.
Remember, I'm not made of gold,
Help me get this condo sold.

(Repeat chorus and last verse; add tag)
I want to move before I'm old,
Help me get this condo sold.

Mentoring Program

Let me know if you'd like to have an experienced OARP member assigned to you as a mentor or if you'd like to serve as a mentor.

Mentors and "mentees" work together by email and phone and will not be from the same part of the state.

AARST: The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists

AARST is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of radon measurement, mitigation and transfer of information for the benefit of members, consumers and the public at large.

Dues for 2005 are payable now. Click on the above link for more information.

OARP is a chapter of AARST; current membership in AARST is a requirement for membership in OARP.

ODH Quarterly Records Submission

Radon testing and mitigation record submission for the period of October to December, 2004 is due on January 15, 2005.

Send your records to:

The Ohio Department of Health
BDSPC - Radon Licensing - 3rd Floor
246 North High Street
PO Box 118
Columbus, OH 43216-0118

Dues Notice

Due to the adoption of the new OARP By-laws, the dues period will run from July to June. This Dues Statement, however, will cover the period of January to June, 2005, and will be $25 for the half-year. Send with your payment of $25 (made out to OARP) to Rich Spraggs, 1949 Beckert Drive, Piqua, OH 45356-4403.

Your support is appreciated!

Election Results (2005 Directors)

The results are as follows:

• Dennis Clum (Columbus) - 2 year term - 19 votes
• Larry Fawcett (Huron) - 1 year term - 23
• Jessup (Piqua) - 1 year term - 23
• Richard Lash (Wintersville) - 2 year term - 20
• Gail Manning (Dayton) - 1 year term - 23
• Woodie Moss (Walker, WV) - 2 year term - 20
• Rich Spraggs (Piqua) - 1 year term - 23
• Brett Strimple (Medina) - 2 year term - 20
• Arash Tirgan (Bedford) - 2 year term - 20

A total of 23 ballots were received. Congratulations to the nine members listed above and thank you for serving.

A recent OARP Conference...

Phil Jenkins and Gail Manning.

Midwest Workshop (March 21, 2005) Suggestions

Please submit suggestions for the eight hour radon continuing education conference that OARP will be co-sponsoring with the Ohio Department of Health at the "Midwest Workshop" to be held in Columbus on Monday, March 21, 2005.

The AARST Conference (by Gail Manning)

Newport, RI was a beautiful location for the November AARST Symposium. The New England weather was crisp and clear, brisk and windy.

The Symposium was well attended and received. The speakers were widely diversified and covered the spectrum of radon topics. The US EPA was a prominent presence promoting "Re-energize the Radon Industry". Advocate and radon-induced cancer survivor Elizabeth Hoffmann presented during the "Radon is Real: Another Look at Radon-Induced Illness" session. Drs. Prather and Eidbo, medical researchers from Iowa, presented their research on "Linkage-Multiple Sclerosis and Ionizing Radiation". CANSAR (Cancer Survivors Against Radon) was introduced. A break-out session entitled "Advanced Mitigation Tips" was standing room only. More information can be obtained at www.cansar.org.

I believe that the Proceedings from the 14th Annual International Radon Symposium can be purchased through AARST.

The 2005 Symposium is scheduled for San Diego, CA in September; the exact dates and location will be announced soon.

Election of Directors

The following OARP members have been nominated to serve as Directors:

• Dennis Clum (Columbus) - 2 year term
• Larry Fawcett (Huron) - 1 year term
• Tom Jessup (Piqua) - 1 year term
• Richard Lash (Wintersville) - 2 year term
• Gail Manning (Dayton) - 1 year term
• Woodie Moss (Walker, WV) - 2 year term
• Rich Spraggs (Piqua) - 1 year term
• Brett Strimple (Medina) - 2 year term
• Arash Tirgan (Bedford) - 2 year term

The recently-approved Bylaws require that there be up to nine Directors. Five will serve two-year terms to provide continuity. Ballots will be mailed to members in good standing prior to November 19, 2004. Ballots will be due by December 18, 2004. The ballots will be counted at the Annual Meeting which will be held in Columbus in early January, 2005.

Sandusky Conference Discussion

Post your comments here regarding the Fall CE Conference on Saturday, October 02, 2004.

Thank-you to all of you who attended!

And, thank-you to Dick Manning, Marybeth Rich, Matt Young, Dave Leisure, Larry Fawcett, and Tom Jessup for excellent presentations.

In addition, I want to point out that Larry was in charge of the facility arrangements, Tom coordinated the speakers, Gail worked on advance planning, and I did the busy-work. We were pleased with the way things went!

In case you hadn't heard, Gail was not able to attend the conference, as she is recuperating from rotator cuff surgery.

Bylaws Revision Approved!

It's official: the Bylaws revision has been approved by OARP members in good standing (members of OARP and AARST) under the method required for Bylaws revision as stipulated in the prior Bylaws. The effective date for the new Bylaws was October 02, 2004.

The primary benefit of the new Bylaws is that is that it allows for more participation by members through the existence of a Board of Directors. In the past, if there were more than one nominee for an office, the person who was not elected would not be able to participate in OARP decision-making. Under the new Bylaws, members in good standing will select up to nine directors, who will then decide on officers.

I would also like to mention that Larry Fawcett did an extensive amount of work in researching, drafting, and preparing the Bylaws revision prior to board and member approval. Thank you, Larry.

Contact me if you'd like the Bylaws emailed to you.

AARST Update

American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
2004 International Radon Symposium
November 7 - 10, 2004
Newport Marriott, Newport, Rhode Island

"Radon Professionals Saving Lives"

Please join us for the 2004 International Radon Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island. The attached 2004 AARST Symposium Form has information regarding the exciting events being offered to scientists, mitigators, home inspectors, educators, families, policy makers, doctors and the public in the continued effort to reduce the hazards of radon gas. ALL ARE INVITED!

"Up to 60 people a day are dying from Radon induced "preventable" cancer. Presented, will be discussions on radon and diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and MS as well as lung cancer. Meet with Radon Cancer Survivor Advocates.

Hear informative presentations by top scientists; receive updates from AARST'S American Radon Policy Coalition & the P-3 Committees; Nuts & Bolts Workshops; Special presentations; Hands on Demonstration; Training courses for professionals.

Take CE Training Courses on Saturday and Sunday from renowned instructors in the field.

For course information, please contact:
AARST

www.aarst.org
2502 South Fifth Ave.
Lebanon, PA 17042-9701
Phone: (866) 772-2778
Fax: (717) 949-3192

Fall Conference: October 2, 2004

Eight hours of continuing-education credits will be granted for the OARP-sponsored Fall Conference to be held at the Holiday Inn in Sandusky, Ohio. The conference will start at 8 AM and end at 4 PM. Lunch, refreshments, and conference materials will be included in your registration fee.

Dick Manning (femto-TECH) will speak on Radon Certifications/HUD. Marybeth Rich (ODH) will discuss record-keeping. Matt Young (ODH) will provide an update on radon inspections conducted by the Ohio Department of Health. Dave Leisure (Radon Solutions) will present "Radon Discussion: Realtors and Mitigators". Larry Fawcett (Certified Mold Strategies, Ltd.) will present "Mold/Indoor Air Quality Issues". Tom Jessup (Radon Plus) will conclude the conference with an update on recent OARP activities.

The cost to attend the Fall Conference is $50 for OARP members and $85 for non-members. Registration information and payment must be received by Tuesday, September 28th. The Holiday Inn is located at the junction of US-250 and SR-2 (5513 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH; phone 419-624-0028).

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