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20 | SEPTEMBER 2025 CHAPTER CORNER Rocky Mountain Chapter Rocky Mountain Chapter Happy Hour Rocky Mountain Chapter board members and members gathered at Wild Blue Yonder Brewery in Castle Rock, Colorado on June 25, from 5:00 - 6:30 Pm to network, share industry news, and plan for upcoming efforts. A great time was had by all. New England Chapter Luncheon and Conference The New England Chapter Annual Luncheon Meeting was held May 8. State Radon Representatives (Alessia Frasco - Connecticut, Jonathan Dyer - Maine, Jennifer Lajoie - Massachusetts, Mary Butow - New Hampshire, Michelle Thompson - Vermont/CRCPD) provided updates. The 2024-2025 Officer and Board Membership was announced: Michael Christophides, President; Matt Hendrick, Vice President; Dave Hill, Secretary; Jordan Clark, Treasurer, and Board members Ed Beauregard, Joshua Clark, Peter Crowley, and Shawn Price. Attendees voted to donate to and support the American Radon Policy Campaign (ARPC) and three local charities. The first annual awards were presented to members who found and provided photos of: the Worst Radon System (Hall of Shame Frankenstein Award): Melanie Miranda, Apex Radon Solutions; and Worst Radon Testing (Hall of Blame SNAFU Award): Aimee Lariviere, House Doctors Home Inspection. Matt Hendrick received the Eternal Blue Flame Award for his “dedicated and enduring spirit.” Dave Hill received the GOAT Award for his many years of leadership and service to the chapter and the industry. The New England Chapter hosted its 28th annual Regional Radon and Vapor Intrusion Conference on May 9th and Rocky Mountain Chapter and American Lung Association Postcards Rocky Mountain Chapter, in conjunction with the American Lung Association in Colorado, was able to print and distribute 250 Radon Awareness postcards into the hands of citizens, highlighting the offices of Physicians in order to get the word out about radon awareness. Rocky Mountain Chapter Webinar On May 13th, the Rocky Mountain Chapter hosted a free educational webinar for homebuilders, developers, code officials, inspectors, and trade professionals: “Radon Regulations in Colorado: What Homebuyers and Municipalities Need to Know.”The session focused on recent radon-related regulation and law changes in Colorado, as well as an overview of Radon Reducing New Construction (RRNC) and Active Soil Depressurization (ASD) system requirements. The turnout comprised more than 30 attendees. At the end, there was a highly interactive Question & Answer session, highlighting the open dialogue and educational aspects of the webinar. As regulations continue to ev olve, the Rocky Mountain Chapter plans to host more webinars - reaching out to jurisdictions that were not able to attend, ensuring all have the information needed to build healthier, radon- safe homes in Colorado.