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Briefly Speaking

Nov. 1, 2006
An e-zine for radon professionals published by the
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, Inc.
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1. AARST Web Site Improved

As of November 1^st, AARST Members will be able to update their profiles, renew memberships and order publications on-line via a new improved web site upgrade. We’re excited because web technology will make these service functions easier and more professional than ever before. If you are overdue on renewing get to the web site and renew or sign up today!

2. JANUARY IS NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH

Below are just a few ideas for conducting

activities in your community.

Pursue radon proclamations from elected officials. Your

elected officials can help spread the word about the health

risks of radon. Start by asking mayors, governors, and others to

proclaim January as Radon Action Month and encourage citizens

to test their homes. You can publicize the proclamation by

planning a community event and inviting local media outlets.

Expand radon recognition efforts. This is an ideal

opportunity to recognize individuals, groups, and organizations

for their successful radon efforts and results with a plaque,

certificate, ribbon, or donated prizes.

Host a community health fair. Coordinate with local health

care providers and other health-focused groups to have booths,

educational sessions, and presentations on radon testing and

mitigation.

Work with local schools.

Contact schools, science

and health teachers and

have a guest speaker

present to classes on

radon. Provide the classes

with radon educational

materials and radon test

kit coupons.

Set goals and collect results from your events and

activities.

save lives!

More activity ideas and event planning tools will be

available at

www.epa.gov/radon/rnactionmonth.html

later this fall.

Continue to stay tuned to AARST’s Briefly Speaking and

the AARST web site for more details.

3. Insurance Coverage Available Through Your Association

   Through the AARST, InterContinental Insurance Brokers and American Safety Insurance Services has available a Radon Insurance Program for AARST members. The program provides specialized coverage for radon professionals who meet the high standards of excellence established by the AARST. Contact

Albert P. Everts, II, ARM - InterContinental Insurance Brokers, LLC
175 Federal St., Ste. 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

4. AARST’s International Radon Symposium 2006

          Nearly 300 radon professionals from the private and public sectors attended AARST's International Radon Symposium and the joint    CRCPD National radon          Meeting. For the first time AARST conducted on-line polling of the participants who rated the program’s           presentation on science and technology one of the best yet. Based on that feedback, AARST will be revising the Symposium 2007 program         to include more business presentations, insurance and liability presentations and hands on courses for measurement and mitigation professionals.        Hats off to Bruce Snead and Debbie Kalina, Symposium Chairs and all of the volunteers on the Symposium Committee that make the      symposium a self-sustaining conference that attracts some of the best science and technology in the world

The 2007 International Radon Symposium is scheduled for Jacksonville, Florida -September 9^th through September 12^th.

5. London Radon Conference

Radon Risk - Time for more effective action

Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 January 2007

Jurys Great Russell Street Hotel, London

www.safetyevents.com/radonrisk

This conference will address:

* EXPOSURES - What are they? Where are they?

* MEASUREMENT - Can this be done effectively?

* RADON RISK - What new evidence is there? What are the implications?

* CONCENTRATION REDUCTION - What is working? What is not working?

* COST-EFFECTIVENESS - Can this be achieved?

* THE FUTURE - Will national and international strategies effect

    change?

To download the PDF brochure please cut and paste the following link into your browser

http://www.event-solutions.info/pages/event.asp?ecode=KE1128&content=brochure.

For more information on the event, reduced rates and speakers please

      visit www.safetyevents.com/radonrisk

      or email daniel.claassen@informa.com

6.     One Radon Death Occurs Every 25 Minutes In The United States

Radon Professionals - Working Together To Save Lives.
Peter Hendrick,
Executive Director
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, Inc.
14 Pratt Road Alstead, New Hampshire 03602
603-756-9259 (Direct Line)
Toll Free: 1-866-77AARST (1-866-772-2778)
director@aarst.org