FogHorn August 27 Meeting
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The FOGHORN ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
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Photos by EJ Deiterle
Program: John Riera of American Air Testing
President Dave introduced the day's speaker, John Riera of American Air Testing. His work involving testing air quality brings him into contact with all walks of life, including crime scene investigations, and he has more than 5,000 inspections under his belt. His work involves checking air for such contaminants as lead, asbestos, mold or bacteria.
Interested in environmental issues, he became involved in the 1970s with the Alaska pipeline, and with the advent of industrial hygiene issues and concerns over such things as secondhand smoke, he got into the air quality business. He spoke of the effects of humidity in his work. Half Moon Bay is ideal, he quipped: “I love this place.”
Interested in environmental issues, he became involved in the 1970s with the Alaska pipeline, and with the advent of industrial hygiene issues and concerns over such things as secondhand smoke, he got into the air quality business. He spoke of the effects of humidity in his work. Half Moon Bay is ideal, he quipped: “I love this place.”
He recommended air purification machines and exhaust fans, and surprised listeners when he described such hidden risks as dust motes, or tiny particles of dust that might lurk in places like household pillows. He also spoke of environmental sensors, the technology that goes into creating them (how someday they might fit into clothing) and how they measure air quality. He spoke of interesting trends in the future of this business, such as the role of technology and means of monitoring environmental quality.
He invited questions. Bill Johnston posed the thought that if people are hypersensitive to things in the air, why not expose them to such things as children so they can build some form of immunity? John noted that you don't want children's surroundings to be too antiseptic.
He spoke well of de-humidifiers with exhaust fans, but cautioned as to the slight but real effects of radiation from cell phones or laptop computers. He does not press his cell phone to his ear, he said, due to the presence of lead.
He mentioned air quality issues that may have people feeling unwell in public buildings, and said he has questionnaires his clients fill out when there may be issues with buildings. Regarding air quality problems he mentioned mold, or moisture, or possibly a need for better air conditioning or climate control to make sure there's enough oxygen in the air inside the building.
He contrasted old and newer buildings in terms of air quality: newer buildings in congested cities may have up-to-date climate control but are still exposed to the effects of traffic, and the climate and air quality control in older buildings may be just fine.
August 27 Meeting News
Article by Stacy Trevenon
Pictures by EJ
Guests
Eric Shapira introduced his guests, his mom, Betty, and wife, Susan.
Stacy Trevenon introduced her guest, for the second time, Rev. Michael Arase-Barham.
Bill Johnston introduced his wife, Anne.
Happy/Crappy News
Some HMB Rotarians are back after a few days' away. That includes Rusty, who took her daughter to college in Washington D.C. Kevin had such happy news he put in a $20 bill: he spent a week visiting with kids and grandkids, he went to a Giants game with his son and grandson and the Giants won, and tomorrow (Friday) was his 44th wedding anniversary. Not to be outdone, EJ reported that he had played music at four Oktoberfest celebrations in August. Robin Jeffs has become an American citizen and so gave an extra “fine” to the club's Endowment fund.
New Member Induction
Then came a happy moment: Ginger Minoletti and Paul Wrubel were called up to the front for the induction of Nate Rey into the club. Ginger, his sponsor, told how Nate had been born and raised on the Coastside, is now the CEO of the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and likes to play golf with Kevin as a mentor. Ginger pinned on Nate's Rotary pin and Paul gave him his packet
Announcements
- John Evans updated the club on the exchange student program, asking for families to serve as host families for this year's student from Taipei. Other Rotarian host families are those of Mitone, John himself and Dave Dickson.
- Stacy said that in light of President Dave's focus on literacy and District Governor Leah's goals and suggestions, the Rotary club's teen essay contest, formerly Laws of Life which was discontinued a few years ago, will be brought back with a new format and invited Rotarians to volunteer for a committee for the planning and judging of such a contest.
- Kevin spoke of Rotary's involvement in polio eradication, which seems more and more imminent, and invited discussion of what cause the organization might focus on next, such as supporting access to clean water.
- Liz reminded everyone that Pumpkin Festival and chowder in bread bowls – a major fundraiser for the club – are coming up, and asked club members to sign up for two shifts at the chowder booth during the festival weekend.
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- There will be a Board meeting Wednesday.
- Rusty spoke of the next Carter Park cleanup, with which Rotary is involved along with the HMB Shakespeare troupe.
- President Dave wants there to be more shop talks. The next scheduled shop talk will feature Irwin Cohen, on Oct.
THE MARBLE DRAW Mary Corcoran got the winning number for the marble drawing,
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OUTSTANDING PICTURE OF THE WEEK!
