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October 2005 HESP Newsletter
Volume 20, Number
8, October 2005
Meeting Notes
Meeting Announcement
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Location: American Serbian Club on the South Side
Meeting Sponsor: T Primex
Speaker: John Chomko
Subject: Sync Clock System
Agenda
| Attitude Adjustment |
5:00 p.m. |
| Buffet |
6:00 p.m. |
| Host Presentation |
6:45 p.m. |
| Business Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
Business Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: President Roy Brunner
called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Roy introduced our
sponsors for the evening: G. V. Hamilton and Owens Corning.
Doug Anderson of G. V. Hamilton introduced Dr. John G. Hadley,
Ph.D., Director of Toxicology & Respiration, Chuck Stanislav,
area sales manager, and George Bowne, Moisture / Mold Manager
from Owens Corning. Dr. Hadley gave a brief overview of the
human respiration system and explained how it is affected
by foreign objects, such as mold and fiberglass. Chuck and
George showed us a new type of pipe insulation: "VaporWick,"
made by Owens Corning that reduces moisture buildup between
the pipe & the insulation...thereby inhibiting the growth
of mold. This insulation is available from G. V. Hamilton.
Business Meeting: Roy called the meeting to order at
7:30 P.M. The minutes of the September 2005 meeting were approved
as printed. The attendance for this evening's meeting was
as follows: 25 hospital members, 25 associate members and
4 guests. The actual count was 66.
Treasurer's Report: Dick Barker -- Dick read the Treasurer's
report. It was approved as read. The 50/50 raffle was drawn.
Pat Flaherty from UPMC Shadyside won $70.00.
New Members: There were three candidates approved for
membership this evening: Joseph Angott and Kenneth Thiem,
Bio-Medical Engineers from UPMC Washington Hospital; and Timothy
M. Frederick, Senior Security Consultant for Guardian Protection
Services. HESP welcomes its new members.
Committee Reports
Education: Michael Bryer -- Mike announced
that the dates for this year's Stationary Engineers' classes
will be November 10th or November 17th, 2005. This is a change
from the previously announced dates of November 1st and November
8th. These are all day classes and attendance is only needed
at one of them. Class content will be: air compression, boiler
startup and shutdown. Mike said that the cost, which includes
lunch and parking, will be $100 for HESP members and $125
for non-members. A non-member wishing to join can have the
$25 fee applied towards his or her 2006 dues. Anyone wishing
to do this should contact Mike. Information has been mailed
out this week and is
available on the HESP web site.
Newsletter: Ron Lukcic -- Ron said that he is soliciting
ads for next year's newsletter, which will start in January
at no increase in price. Ron, also, thanked our advertisers,
both old and new. Thanks and appreciation were given to Walt
and Marion, our dispenser and dispenser-ette. As always, Ron
is looking for articles of interest and/or humor for the newsletter.
Codes and Regulations: Bill Brooks -- (Did not attend)
- Comments are being solicited for new ventilation requirements
in hospitals and for new EPA regulations for new generators
and pharmacy clean rooms. Plans need to be in place by the
end of the year.
ASHE: No Report.
Biomed: Dan Procupp -- No Report.
Golf Outing: Steve Tarasovic -- Ryan
Keenan, reporting for Steve, said that the golf outing was
held on Thursday, September 15th. A good time was had by all!
Ryan mentioned that eighty-two (82) golfers participated.
Excellent "prizes" were provided to all who attended.
Steve, Larry and Ryan extended their thanks to all of the
sponsors and participants.
Membership: Brenda Henwood -- No report.
Holiday Party: Chuck Froetschel -- Chuck
said that he is planing this year's holiday party to be similar
to last year's function, a Monte Carlo night. The event will
be held at the American Serbian Club on Friday, December
9th. Chuck said that we will have one more slot machine.
Additionally, we will have music this year. Chuck is looking
for ideas and suggestions. Donations would, also, be greatly
appreciated.
Picnic: Bruce Saddler -- No report.
Web Site/Marketing: Alice Atkins (The
Write Design) -- No report.
Old Business:
Tom Kastelic -- Tom reminded us of a family in Verona who
lost their father and needs some work done in the form of
a "Christmas in April" project next month.
The date is set for Saturday, November 5th. It will
be a light project consisting of painting, landscaping, woodwork
and general clean up. Those wishing to volunteer for this
worthy project are asked to contact any of the officers on
the back of the newsletter.
Discussion took place as to what our response
will be to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. This will
be further discussed at the upcoming board meeting. Chuck,
also, suggested that anyone knowing of someone in these areas
(those affected by Katrina and who is in the hospital maintenance
field) that they please pass this information on to any of
the officers for further consideration.
New Business: Roy mentioned that we
are in need of a President-Elect for 2006.
After some discussion, Terry Kocian, St. Clair Hospital, volunteered.
Other volunteers will be accepted before next month's meeting.
The election for President-Elect will be held during the November
meeting.
Adjournment: There being no further business, Ray adjourned
the meeting at 7:55
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Rutledge, Secretary
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September's Meeting Sponsor
HESP extends its thanks and appreciation to
Geo. V. Hamilton, Inc. and Owens Corning Fiberglas Corporation.
Mr. Doug Anderson, from Hamilton's, opened
the session and explained the products and services his company
has to offer in the Thermal Insulation areas. He also distributed
a handout of company capabilities and important web sites.
Mr. John Hadley, Chief Toxicologist with Owens
Corning, up-dated the group on issues concerning fibers of
all types and their effects on the lungs. As well as a brief
explanation as to how the lungs actually work.
Mr. George Bowne, from Owens Corning, spoke
on the current issues related to mold, specifically on insulated
piping systems; how it occurs, what effects it has and how
to control it.
Mr. Chuck Stanislav and Mr. Doug Skaff introduced
a pipe insulation product called Vaporwick that utilized the
latest technology used to control condensation, moisture and
mold on chilled water systems.
The above individuals wish to thank the Hospital
Engineers of South Western PA for their genuine interest and
great hospitality.
Sincerely, Doug Anderson
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Calendar of Events for Upcoming Sponsors
December: Door Security Solutions /
Tri - State
Topic: Antimicrobial Coatings
February: Grainger
Topic: To Be Announced
March: Deckman Company
Topic: To Be Announced
If you would
like to be a meeting sponsor in 2006,
please contact Dan
Procupp .
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