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THE RADON REPORTER | 25 ASSOCIATION NEWS Notice: 2023 AARST Board Election The AARST election process will begin with the Nominating Committee’s April call for nominations to be submitted in June. The election will be conducted during October. The results will be announced at the Annual Meeting October 31 in Nashville. Positions open for election are National Elected Directors (five), President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Further details to be announced. - George Schambach, Chair, Nominating Committee nominations@aarst.org Chapter Corner AARST Chapters provide an excellent source of opportunities to meet other professionals, attend CE events, and work together to advance changes in state legislation. Find your chapter. Chapter Council The Association’s Chapter Council, which consists of Chapter Presidents, was formed two years ago by the AARST Board to advance the growth, development, and sustainability of chapters. It provides Chapter leaders opportunities to expand their ability to provide local resources and services to AARST members. Additionally, under the guidance of the Council, staff and association resources are being provided to the chapters and their members. The Council provides a forum and direction for improving chapter services such as continuing education events and mentoring of professionals, as well as providing training for tomorrow’s leaders and advocates for radon risk reduction policies. Chapter Council representatives are appointed to serve on key AARST Board Committees, including the Ethics, Nominations and Audit committees. The Chapter Council, which has been meeting monthly, has recently elected new officers for 2023: Chair: Shad Evans (Ohio) Vice Chair: Jim Emanuels (Illinois) New AARST Chapters Forming - IN TN VA AARST is grateful to members who have stepped forward to start new chapters. If you are an AARST member, or considering joining AARST, live in one of these states, and want to get involved, please reach out to the leader designated below. Indiana : Dawn Coffee Virginia: John Davis Tennessee: Phil McDonnell If you live in another state and want to form a chapter , reach out today. AARST Chapters Connect with your local AARST Chapter and President! Network, learn, and advocate in your state/region with other radon professionals. Heartland (MO, IA, NE, KS) – Jim Medley Kentucky – Kyle Hoylman Maryland – Daisy Rezende Midwest (IL, IN, WI, MI) – Jim Emanuels Minnesota New England – Ed Beauregard New Jersey – Joe Ganguzza New York – George Schambach Ohio – Shad Evans Pennsylvania – Nathaniel L. Burden, Jr. Rocky Mountain (AZ, CO, NM, UT) – Bryan Coy Southeast (GA, TN, AL, SC)