Sweeping Magazine- June 2019

Sweeping June 2019 VOLUME 43 #5

The Journal of Chimney and Venting Technology

Chuck Roydhouse President CSIA Reflections On The Convention & The Life We Live In Between History Project: Chicago Meet a Member— Sally McKnight

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Departments President’s Letter 3 In Case You Missed It 4 Editor’s Letter 5 Tech Q&A 14 Coach’s Corner 22 Membership Memo 28 Dates and Events 30 New Members 37 Around the Tech Center 38 Classifieds 39 Darwin Award 40

Table of Contents

On the Cover: Each year at the CSIA Auction we offer the cover of the Convention Recap issue as an auction item.

This year’s winner was CSIA President Chuck Roydhouse!

Sweeping June 2019 Volume 43 Issue 5

Features Reflections On The Convention & The Life We Live In Between

History Project: Chicago

Convention Recap

Meet a Member: Sally McKnight

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Gas Appliance Venting, Gas Logs and NFPA 54 (866) 283-8667 Ext. 702 Oil Appliance Venting and NFPA 31 (866) 283-8667 Ext. 703 Chimney Inspection, Documentation and NFPA 211 (Levels of Inspection) (866) 283-8667 Ext. 704

Installation and Venting of Pellet Stoves (866) 283-8667 Ext. 708 IRC and NFPA 211 (Code Questions) (866) 283-8667 Ext. 709 Customer Service and Customer Communication (866) 283-8667 Ext. 710 General Sweeping and Repair (866) 283-8667 Ext. 711

NATIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP GUILD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020

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STAFF

Resources 2155 Commercial Drive Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 837-1500 Fax: (317) 837-5365

Megan McMahon Executive Director mmcmahon@ncsg.org

Penny Seals Program Coordinator pseals@ncsg.org

Darcy Marlett Director of Communications and Marketing dmarlett@ncsg.org

Sara Sichting Systems and Records Coordinator ssichting@ncsg.org

Russell Dimmitt Education Director rdimmitt@ncsg.org

Annemarie Stockton Membership & Outreach Coordinator astockton@ncsg.org

Charissa Benge Mahaffey Office Coordinator cmahaffey@ncsg.org Donna Lee Kasmer CSIA Certification Coordinator dkasmer@csia.org

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS and TASK FORCES 2019 – 2020

Be advised that advice given by NCSG’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) reflects best practices of the chimney sweeping industry. However, we are unable to account for any particular type of situation since regional variations in construction practices and additional environmental, physical and geographical factors necessarily vary the level of service appropriate for a particular fireplace and/or chimney.

Additionally, local laws and ordinances may govern and/ or supersede the information and any recommendations provided. Final determinations are the responsibility of a local professional with firsthand knowledge of the situation, and the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Neither NCSG nor any member of TAC will be held liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance on information provided by anyone associated with TAC. By your use of this member benefit you acknowledge acceptance of these terms.

Region 6 Bob Ferrari (530) 941-5818 bob@flueseason.com

Vice President, Region 4 Jeff Keefer 513-248-9600 info@chimneycareco.com

At-Large Director Tom Hunkele (515) 249-6337 topnotchchimney@gmail.com

Treasurer, Region 3 Ron Rust (803) 730-5858 tophatswp@aol.com

At-Large Director Steven Scally (603) 895-8746 firesidesweeps@comcast.net

Secretary, Region 1 Matt Mair (603) 525-7905 matt@blackmoosechimney. com

At-Large Director Joe Sauter (317) 243-9687 joe@yourchimneysweep.com

Region 2 Bill Thornton (215) 540-9787 wissahickonvalleysweep@ yahoo.com

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President, Region 5 Jasper Drengler (715) 304-8934 drengler01@gmail.com

Supplier Representative Stuart Karanovich (765) 966-5084 stuartk@saversystems.com

Bylaws Jeff Keefer 513-248-9600 info@chimneycareco.com

NFPA 211 Representative Jim Brewer (757) 523-2400 jbrewer@magic-sweep.com

Ethics Joe Sauter (317) 243-9687 joe@yourchimneysweep.com

NFPA 31 Representative John Pilger (631) 863-2460 chimneyman@aol.com

Governance Tom Hunkele (641) 774-8056 topnotchchimney@gmail.com

NFPA 54 Jim Brewer (757) 523-2400 jbrewer@magic-sweep.com

Government Affairs Jeff Keefer 513-248-9600 info@chimneycareco.com

Technical Advisory Council Michael Segerstrom (908) 253-9190 chimneysweeps@optonline.net

International Relations John Pilger (631) 863-2460 chimneyman@aol.com

Scholarship Committee Gregg Boss (636) 391-2226 englishsweep@att.net

Membership Bob Ferrari (530) 221-3331 bob@flueseason.com

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irst off a huge thanks goes out to all the amazing volunteers and our wonderful staff for a great week. On Tuesday the National Chimney Sweep Guild was proud to welcome Joe Sauter and Steven Scally to the Board of Directors. Wednesday after our general meeting our keynote speaker Eric Chester knocked it out of the park and set the tone for a great week.

For those who made it on to the boat by 7 o’clock we enjoyed a tour of the Elizabeth River on the Spirit of Norfolk around all the ships and dry docks. The size of some of these vessels is absolutely astonishing.

All the first time attendees that I sought out told me that they found the classes informative and the trade show very

exciting. I enjoyed dressing up for the auction and can’t wait to put that auction money to use work on the Prior Structure during Sweeps Week. Finally it was banquet time, I love seeing everyone dressed up each year. Congratulations to to all the award winners!

Mark your calendars for Orlando in 2020 and hope to see you all there!

Be safe, be profitable.

Jasper Drengler NCSG President

President’s

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Another Wonderful Convention Is In The Books!

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Join us for Sweeps Week Join us for a fun week of learning, fellowship, and CEUs- for FREE- all while improving the Tech Center. All are welcome!

Find out more at: https://www.csia.org/sweeps_week.html

Nominations for Meet a Member Do you know a friend or colleague doing great work in our industry that deserves a little recognition? Nominate them to be featured on NCSG.org and Sweeping magazine in the Meet a Member feature.

Send names to Annemarie Stockton at astockton@ncsg.org.

Share your testimonial Growing the NCSG community is always a top priority of ours. What better way to welcome new companies to our network than to share stories from members like you?

Follow the link to find a few prompts to guide your testimonials. Please feel free to answer as many prompts as you’d like! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCSGtestimonials2018

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elcome the Convention Recap issue of Sweeping Magazine!

Norfolk was another great NCSG Convention! It was one for the record books, breaking the all-time record for firsttime attendees and funds raised at the CSIA Auction.

Throughout the issue you will find reflections and takeaways from this year’s convention, big thank yous to our volunteers, and of course photos! As many of you know our convention photographer Blume was unable to make it to this year’s convention. We missed him dearly and can’t wait to have him back for 2020!

Thankfully the Guild always has folks willing to help in a pinch. A big thank you goes to member David Kline for

stepping in and taking excellent photographs of the convention.

You will see many of his photos throughout the issue.

We hope you enjoy the convention recap issue and make plans to join us in Orlando in 2020!

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Reflections On The Convention & The Life We Live In Between

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ell, we’re back home, settled in, and still mulling over all the things we saw, heard, learned, and experienced at this year’s NCSG convention.

So many great talks, so many great tools and technologies, and so many great educational opportunities…

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But it turns out, what sticks with us most isn’t the convention itself…

(Warning: Sappiness ahead.) ...It’s the time that passes between conventions. The life between.

The convention provides a snapshot of where we are after another year of life. And there’s always so much that happens to each of us in between these gatherings.

New businesses are started. Other businesses wind down. Others are passed down to the next generation in the family….

Some of us are injured on the job. Others face challenges we never saw coming at

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the previous year’s convention, like health problems, employee issues, family things...

Some of us have record years in business and we can’t wait to share our successes with our brothers in soot. Others have particularly challenging years and can’t wait to share our hardships with the people who listen and understand our struggles best...

Some years we learn about new tools or techniques that quickly prove to be the best way to do things. Other years, we find that the best way to do a thing is to simply improve our mastery of the way it’s always been done...

From year to year, the one thing that’s become evident is that nothing ever stays the same. But the convention itself is an anchor, a constant in our ever-changing lives, which is why it’s so important.

Whatever we learn and live through in the time between conventions, the convention itself provides a time for the family of sweeps and business owners to come together and share...

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And as two guys who somehow got lucky enough to stumble into this family and become a part of this yearly gathering and celebration (even though we’re not sweeps ourselves), we view the NCSG convention as one of the highlights of our year.

Taylor Hill and Carter Harkins are the co-founders of Spark Marketer, a Nashville-based digital marketing company that works primarily with service businesses. They’re also the cohosts of the Blue Collar Proud (BCP) Show, the podcast that’s all about having and living the blue collar dream; co-authors of the book, Blue Collar Proud: 10 Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love; and co-creators of the award-winning app, Closing Commander™, which helps contractors close more estimates effortlessly. Both regularly speak at service industry trade shows and conferences across the nation. sparkmarketer. com, closingcommander.com, @bcpshow, facebook.com/ sparkmarketer, facebook.com/bcpshow/, facebook.com/groups/ bluecollarproudnation/, facebook.com/closingcommander/

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Norfolk was a great host city with so much to see and do outside of convention hours, and for those who scheduled extra time. And the Spirit of Norfolk cruise at sunset was an awesome time for everyone on board!

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The number of first-time attendees was incredible, showing such an industry-wide renewed interest in the Guild, and in convention attendance and participation. Let’s keep it going!

This time of year we take a break from the technical questions and recap the NCSG Convention.

Here are just a few observations from the convention in Norfolk!

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Vendor turn out and support for the trade show and event was awesome. We got to see many exciting new tools and products. A big thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, distributors and manufacturers! We don’t have a show without you!

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The opening and closing keynotes gave us lots of valuable information and inspiration. The closing keynote mic dropped us with a powerful piece of wisdom: “Bosses have the titles, but leaders have the people”.

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Staff did an amazing job, start to finish. A huge thanks to them, and also to all the volunteers! We don’t have convention without all of these great folks either. If you see or talk to any one of them, make sure you thank them!

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Auction attendees dug deep to support the CSIA and the new training structure — very deep — all the previous records were smashed! This shows another level of support for training and education in our industry. Thanks to all the auction volunteers, and everyone that purchased something through the auction.

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This convention reinforced that the importance of technician safety has really hit the forefront of our industry, and it’s awesome. There was even an entire booth at the trade show dedicated to rooftop safety! A big thanks to everyone who has helped pave the way and make this trend continue to grow!

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My favorite part of this industry is the people in it, and this convention with all the attendees reminds me of how proud and honored I am to be a part of it. Thank you! New friends, old familiar faces, it was great to see everyone!

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orfolk was another great convention! In fact it was one for the record books, setting an all-time high first-time attendance record with 166 first-time attendees! Flip through the following pages to check out photos from this year’s event and see our 2019 NCSG and CSIA Award Winners.

Wednesday We kicked off convention with our annual membership meeting followed by a fantastic keynote from Eric Chester. In the afternoon we heard from a great line up of breakout speakers and had the chance to spend the evening on the Spirit of Norfolk touring the Elizabeth River.

Thursday Day two of convention started off with more breakout education and led into the opening of the 2019 Trade Show!

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Friday Friday is always a fun and jammed-packed day at the NCSG Convention.

The early risers got a head start on the day at the 3rd Annual Chimney Chase Fun Run. After that there was the second session of the trade show, breakout classes in the afternoon

and the CSIA Auction!

This year’s auction theme was Superheroes and featured great costumes from all the guests. As a bonus a new auction record was set with $60,000 dollars raised to further CSIA’s education programs!

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The Next Level

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The Next Level is a term expressed often by coaches and speakers, and one that we often use to describe the level of the business we aspire to reach.

But there are things about The Next Level that each person on this journey needs to be aware of. Coming to this realization is one of the most important aspects of that journey.

First, one must decide exactly what The Next Level is for them.

The Next Level could mean many different things and have many different descriptions to different people. Even your market will have a bearing on what your Next Level is. Step 1 of the process is a firm decision of what The Next Level for you will look like. And you may already be at the level you have aspired to, there is nothing wrong with that. After all this is your Next Level and one of the things any person must do is decide of the level that fits them, their personality and their goals.

So please do not think that I am trying to persuade you to derive a next level that does not fit you

and your personal desires.

Before we progress further, if you have reached that pinnacle where your business is at the level you aspired to, and if your business is one that bring you the satisfaction and return you wanted to reach, let me congratulate you, as many never reached that level. If you are interested in moving to that next level you aspire to be, please read on for the processes it will take to get there.

The first thing is that you need to know what Your Next Level is.

Remember this is your decision, no one else’s. The Next Level should be one that provides you the return you are looking for and the satisfaction that you have reached your goals. Take a little time and paint a picture of what you want Your Next Level to look like and how long is the anticipated time frame to get there. If it is beyond three years, then you need to visualize what you want the description to be in three years as you are moving on your path. Now as you do this, be aware — many

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times due to market fluctuations or other outside influences, the strategy must change. The strategy is not written in stone, rather as you move forward often this will involve some modifications of the strategy.

This is business, and one must guide the business in a way that meets the needs of the business and the needs of the market (which can be fickle at times).

Now once you have painted this picture, the next step is to develop the plan to get there.

What is involved in making this happen? Likely it will involve changes to your business model, in many ways including marketing, staffing, education, tooling, business location and other factors. Therefore, one should examine where they are as they move forward with regular review of the strategy to see if you are on schedule. A part of the strategy should be a series of small goals measured in incremental stages. The book Traction (one I highly recommend) shares that the correct stage of goals is to write them in 90-day increments, Traction refers to these as Rocs, named for the Rockefeller principals of business.

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Setting a strategy to move to The Next Level is all important.

But from there one must set the goals in periodic stages. One must review their progress with focus and with clarity. You will often be faced with the decision of what will you give up to go up!

Growing to the next level is many times like life itself — just as humans will make mistakes in the time they spend on this earth, so will a business in the time it exists.

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I recently presented a podcast on this subject matter and would invite you to listen to the audible version of this subject matter. It can be accessed at: https://soundcloud.com/ blue-collar-success-network But remember, your Next Level is the one you decide upon, and for you to allow someone else to make this decision for you is similar to a parent demanding a child enter a certain profession or life direction that does not fit the needs or the desires of the child. Make your decision of what The Next Level is to you and start the strategy of how you will turn those dreams into your business realities.

About the Author: Jerry Isenhour is an industry consultant, educator and coach who authors a monthly article in Sweeping as a service to the industry. A Past President of NCSG & CSIA along with serving in several volunteer industry positions over his career. For more information about Jerry and how his team can assist you individually and your business in your quest for success and your ascent to the next level, take a look at his web site www.cvcsuccessgroup.com He can be contacted at jerry@cvcsuccessgroup. com or by phone at (704) 425-0217.

You can also obtain great business tips from his Facebook page CVC Coaching and YouTube channel CVC Coaching.

Meet A

Member Sally McKnight Meet long-time member Sally McKnight of The Irish Sweep, Inc. in Alameda, California. As a former board member, Sally is someone you’ve likely seen around throughout the years and is definitely someone with a unique perspective on what it takes to be a successful chimney professional.

What is a question you get asked most about being a chimney sweep/chimney sweeping/ the industry?

How do I know if my chimney is safe to use? Some customers are concerned about fire safety while others are concerned with structural safety and still others are concerned with seismic safety. Most customers tend to overlook the power of wind and rain, which over time causes mortar failure; I like to educate my customers and bring awareness to potential hazards created by our environment.

How did you get started in the industry?

I was hired by the owner of The Irish Sweep, Jim Halloran, as part time office staff. I could not communicate effectively on the telephone with customers, as I didn’t know anything about fireplaces or chimneys. So I was asked to go out into the field and clean some chimneys as a means to further my education. Eventually a partnership was formed and in 1988 I purchased the business from Jim.

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What advice do you wish you had received when you were getting started?

I wish I were told to become an effective communicator and learn to hunker down and read. It’s true we provide service to our customers but education is the other most important aspects of our work. I had no idea I would have to carefully craft my verbal and written skills so I could impart my knowledge to my customer. So I set out on a journey of internalizing fireplaces and chimneys and began to create my own personal dialogue on what I know to be true. I have always called upon my ability to combine classroom education and field experience. After all these years, I have developed a very clear and concise communication style that is very helpful to increase my customer’s understanding of our discovery of their fireplaces and chimneys.

What is the biggest challenge you face on the job? What are your best strategies for overcoming it?

There are a couple: 1. Traffic, as we live in a huge metropolis so we schedule all of our appointments via zip codes so we stay in the same location each day and reduce our travel time and fuel expenses. 2. Roof lines. The last time it snowed in the greater San Francisco - Bay Area was in 1977 but you would never know that by judging our roof lines. Architects of the past seemed to have been passionate about the grace of a beautiful, tall roof line and slate roofs. They are so difficult to approach and in many situation we use cranes or man lifts to get us to the top of the chimney. I think most industry professionals would agree, it is one thing to get on a roof but it is an entirely different thing to get to the top of the chimney. Many times once

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we are on the roof, we construct platforms so we can stand and safely work. And a big thank you to other chimney professionals who have taught us how to work using mountain climbing techniques.

Who was your most famous customer?

Well, the only one I can tell you about is Box Skaggs; he proved to be a true diplomat. A very gracious person.

Have you ever attended NCSG Annual Convention & Trade Show? If so, what was your favorite takeaway?

Yes, for many years I’ve attended convention and I was even privileged enough to sit on the Board of Directors for six years. I have two favorite takeaways: 1. The comradery and friendship of my fellow sweeping professionals and vendors. 2. I enjoy the Trade Shows at our annual conventions.

I like meeting with the vendors, discussing their products, as I am very particular about the product I sell and use with my customers.

I like products and materials that are proven and that I can depend upon to do the job as stated in product literature.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Not only being a female chimney professional who has sustained my business for the last 35 years, I’m also the proud originator of the C.S.I.A. brochure program which was started in the early 90’s and is still in use today.

Have you ever had to make your own tool to solve a particular problem?

Oh boy, yes! Necessity is the mother of invention! We have a bakery as a customer and everything they bake is done in two large wood burning ovens that operate 24/7. The building was built, the bakery moved in and due to the two stories overhead the chimneys wander around inside the building defying flow before they go straight up to the roof and into a smog hog. The draft hoods are low to each oven and access was very difficult. So after struggling, we decided to cut a piece of 9mm viper rod that is attached to our drill and a power sweeping whip on the other end. Once the bottom of the chimney has been cleaned, we approach the roof and work in the opposite direction.

Weirdest thing you have ever found in a chimney?

A mummified rat and squirrel, glass bottles and a Mylar balloon.

What do you like to do outside of work?

It’s family time for me. Being on the front lines all week long, I like to be at home either cooking a family meal or baking a delicious treat.

Currently I am needlepointing.

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What is, in your opinion, the most valuable part of being a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild?

Being a part of a national and international community that offers validation, education, mentoring and friendship.

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Membership

Memo

By Annemarie Stockton Membership & Outreach Coordinator

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ach convention, I have the opportunity to talk to and work with some pretty amazing individuals in our industry – it’s the highlight of my year! Convention wouldn’t be nearly as successful as it is without our wonderful volunteers, and you all did not disappoint. In fact, this year we had nearly every volunteer spot filled! From scanning attendees into sessions to helping staff out at registration, our volunteers jumped right in with enthusiasm. I’d like to give a shout out to our 2019 volunteers:

Amy Nieuwenhuis Andrew Davenport Anton Buelt Beth Kline Bill Kline Bobbie Bailitz Brandi Biswell Brian Gilmartin Carol McCallum Chuck Roydhouse Corey Butler David Steward Dawn Smith Devin Martin Deangelo Edward Hewitt Eli Gray Erin Dawson Ghayas Salem Holden Demers Ian Myers James White III Jared Aube

Jill Valade Katie Maynard Landon Braatz Lou Curley Luke Pettus Martin Aube Maximillian Lockwood Mike Schamens Nick Richardson Noah Pruiner Racine Pedersen Richard Montgomery Ruth Francisco Shannah Aube Stacy Pierson Steven Scally Susan Florian Thomas Doty Tim Smith Tommy Nelms Vince Aube Wayne Van Houdt Yvette Aube

Thank you as well to those who signed up to volunteer on-site! If I missed your name above, please send me an email at astockton@ncsg.org.

I would also like to give a very special thank you to Joe Sauter, John Click, and Chris Adair for generously donating countless hours of their time to stand in as staff during the entire week.

It was (and always is) such a joy to work with you all and I cannot wait until next year!

June 2019

Dates and

Events June 2019

June 1-30 CSIA (online) CCS Online Review - www.csia.org CDET Online Review - www.csia.org Paper Proctored Exams - www.csia.org eLearning Courses - CSIA eLearning Chimney Physics - CSIA OL Chimney Physics Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel - CSIA OL Stainless Steel

July 1-31 CSIA (online) CCS Online Review - www.csia.org CDET Online Review - www.csia.org Paper Proctored Exams - www.csia.org eLearning Courses - CSIA eLearning Chimney Physics - CSIA OL Chimney Physics Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel - CSIA OL Stainless Steel

June 3-7, 2019 Installing & Troubleshooting Gas Hearth Appliances w/ NFI Exam CSIA Technology Center

July 8, 2019 CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review & Exams Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild Convention Oceanside, CA

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

June 10-15, 2019 Sweeps Week’s CSIA Technology Center

July 22-27, 2019 CSIA National Chimney Sweep Training School CSIA Technology Center

For more information, visit the Sweeps Week Page on Facebook CSIASweepsWeek

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

June 22-23, 2019 Sweep Fest Newmarket, NH

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August 2018

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

August 1-31 CSIA (online) CCS Online Review - www.csia.org CDET Online Review - www.csia.org Paper Proctored Exams - www.csia.org eLearning Courses - CSIA eLearning Chimney Physics - CSIA OL Chimney Physics Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel - CSIA OL Stainless Steel

June 28, 2019 CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review & Exams CSIA Technology Center

August 5-6, 2019 CSIA Inspection & Report Writing CSIA Technology Center

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org

For more information, contact Phil Mitchell at sootski@ aol.com or visit SweepFest 2019

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July 2019

June 26-27, 2019 Ropes Course Tennessee Fire Academy

June 2019

August 5-6, 2019 2-Day Masonry Richmond, IN For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org August 5-6, 2019 CSIA Board Meeting CSIA Technology Center August 7-8, 2019 CSIA 2-Day Chimney Physics CSIA Technology Center For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org August 7-9, 2019 Advanced Masonry Richmond, IN For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org August 8-9, 2019 NCSG Board Meeting CSIA Technology Center August 9, 2019 CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review & Exams CSIA Technology Center

September 2019 September 1-30 CSIA (online) CCS Online Review - www.csia.org CDET Online Review - www.csia.org Paper Proctored Exams - www.csia.org eLearning Courses - CSIA eLearning Chimney Physics - CSIA OL Chimney Physics Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel - CSIA OL Stainless Steel September 13, 2019 CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review & Exams Albany, NY For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org September 16-21, 2019 CSIA National Chimney Sweep Training School CSIA Technology Center For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org September 19 2019 NCSG Convention Registration OPENS April 17-20, 2019 – Orlando, FL For more information, please call (317) 837-1500 or visit https://www.ncsg.org

For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org August 16, 2019 CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review & Exams Richmond (Sandston), VA For more information, please call (317) 837-5362 or visit www.csia.org August 19-24, 2019 CSIA National Chimney Sweep Training School CSIA Technology Center

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June 2019

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Sweeps Week is a chance for chimney sweeps from across the country to gather at the Tech Center for a week of fellowship and volunteering to improve our facility. The event is free for all participants and CEUs are granted.

This year’s event will be held June 10 – 15 and we will be beginning construction on the CSIA’s new training chimney. This structure will help instruct generations of new chimney sweep students at the Tech Center.

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CSIA UPDATE June 2019

Roydhouse Round Up

by Chuck Roydhouse, CSIA President president@csia.org

Greetings one and all, I was recently installed as President of CSIA at the NCSG Convention in April. As my administration begins, I thought it would be appropriate to share my story and beliefs so you will know the direction we will be moving towards. The Romans referred to this as a “Tabula rasa”, or clean slate.

Background I am an Eagle Scout, a career firefighter for 25 years, and have lived my entire life in Anne Arundel County Maryland. I hold a degree in Fire Science from Shepherd University and I am the product of a culture of Duty-Honor and Tradition.

Future and What to Expect My administration can be

www.CSIA.org

defined as a 3-legged stool. All legs are needed to support the stool for the common good and stability.

With your help we can accomplish big things. I am here to serve you, our certification holders. It will never be about me, it will be about you and CSIA.

The 3 legs will be: Education, Safety Training /Setting the Tone of the Industry and Client Services.

It’s truly an honor and pleasure to serve this fine group of people; we have a bright and limitless future. Come join me in the endeavor.

My Beliefs/Knowing Where I Stand I believe in CSIA exceptionalism —we are the industry leaders and intend on carrying that torch forever. I further believe in CSIA’s manifest destiny to always be the premier training and certification association in North America. We will constantly evolve to meet the industry’s needs; we will not be stagnant.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America is the Standard of Excellence in the Chimney and Venting Industry!

I believe in maintaining a strong strategic alliance with NCSG and NFI in order to serve their members and our clients to the best of our ability.

Our industry is a family; we share and succeed together. I honor and respect that tradition.

Together we are stronger, let no one divide us.

In closing, the CSIA President is charged with preserving and bettering the association and I take that responsibility seriously.

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Thank you and God Bless CSIA and the United States of America.

Chuck Roydhouse President CSIA

June 2019

New Certifications Joseph Gonzalez Northwest Fireplace & Chimney Valparaiso Elijah Gray Certified Chimney Care Greencastle Alabama Andrew Grimes Batts’ Chimney Service Albertville

Alec Nilsen Chimney & Masonry Outfitters Indianapolis

California Michael Philbrick Philbrick Chimney Sweeping Redondo Beach

Devon Cory Chimney & Masonry Outfitters Indianapolis

Connecticut Daniel Lanctot Valley Chimney Sweep Canton

Brian Baldwin Chimney & Masonry Outfitters Indianapolis

Florida Velvet Shepard Doodlebuggers Service Network Pensacola

Kansas Jonathan Myers Home Safe Hearth & Chimney Wichita

Georgia Patrick Marshall Chimney Solutions Alpharetta Zach Wilkins Chimney Solutions Alpharetta

Silvestre Martinez Home Safe Hearth & Chimney Wichita Massachusetts Ivan Sanchez Dave’s Chimney Service Methuen

Patrick Wilson Chimney Solutions Alpharetta

Michigan Alan Collins Doctor Flue Tecumseh

Indiana Justin Impton Old Smokey’s Fireplace and Chimney Ashley

New Hampshire Kyle Higley Black Moose Chimney and Stove Antrim ADVERTISEMENT

Ohio Matt Kelsey Chim-Cheroo Chimney Service Greenwich Steve Wadsworth Luce’s Chimney & Stove Shop Swanton Kyle Geoffrion Luce’s Chimney & Stove Shop Swanton Oregon Jesus Torres Morales American Chimney & Masonry Portland Tennessee Benjamin Bohl Chim Chimney Hermitage Cory Jessen Chim Chimney Hermitage Texas Brody Earles Shane’s Chimney Care Abilene Virginia John Cunningham Cunningham’s Chimney Front Royal Jason Gray Rooftop Chimney Sweeps Alexandria T. Preston Newman Rooftop Chimney Sweeps Alexandria

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Jerry Neal Sugarloaf Chimney Restoration Barnesville, MD

Massachusetts Connor Appleby

Robert Pettit

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Joseph Morehouse, Jr.

Steven Wallower

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North Attleboro

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Nigel Smith

Tennessee

Merriman’s Chimney Service

William Tuers

Vineyard Haven

Coopertown Services Memphis

Oregon Jeramy Yost

Virginia

Lint Busters of Central Oregon

Robert Barber

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Fredricksburg

Pennsylvania Alabama

Kevin Pugh

Gavin McCollough

B.J. Meier & Sons

Top Hat Chimney Sweeps

Morrisville

Opelika Tyler Bollinger Florida

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Swept Away Largo

Joe Corcoran Chim Chimney Sweeps

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The Dryer Vent Guys

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Danny Edmonds Early Times Home Solutions

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2019 Course Calendar www.csia.org

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National Chimney Sweep Training School

Inspection & Report Writing

CSIA Tech Center | Aug 5-6 Enhance your inspections and improve your service with better reporting for your customers by learning the latest industry practices.

CSIA Technology Center May 13-18, Jul 22-27, Aug 19-24, and Sep 16-21.

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Chimney Physics

Certified Chimney Sweep® Review and Exam

CSIA Tech Center | Aug 7-8 Learn the science of home venting and how the home works as a system of moving parts and air to influence home heating and venting system success.

CSIA Tech Center | June 28, Aug 9, Oct 4 Waukegan, IL | Mar 19 sponsor: Lindemann Norfolk, VA | Apr 16 at NCSG Convention Scranton, PA | May 17 Richmond, VA | Aug 16 Albany, NY | Sep 13 Atlantic City, NJ | Oct 4 In-person review to prepare a technician for the certification exam. Earn or renew your credential.

Prefer a different date/time? Partner with a sponsor or host a Review/Exam

Masonry and Gas Courses

Installing and Troubleshooting Gas Hearth Appliances

Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician®

CSIA Technology Center | Oct 2-3 Norfolk, VA | Apr 16 1-Day Review and Exam Great add-on service for chimney companies or standalone company. Make a Mint with Dryer Lint.

Safety Training Roof Access and Safety

Location: Bell Buckle, TN | June 26-27 Learn how to safely setup fall protection systems before you leave the ground. Learn how to safely access roofs of any pitch.

Sweeps Week CSIA Tech Center | June 10-15 Join us for a fun week of learning, fellowship, and CEUs - for FREE - all while improving the Tech Center. All are welcome, regardless of affiliation.

Help CSIA students for decades to come by assisting in building the new training chimney- the Prior Structure.

Learn anywhere: www.csia.org/ elearning

The Next Level: Advanced Education

CERTIFIED

DRYER EXHAUST

TECHNICIAN

CSIA Tech Center | Jun 3-7 5-Day course covers service and installation, appliance standards, combustion requirements, pipe sizing and installation, troubleshooting, carbon monoxide testing and fuel conversion.

Concludes with the NFI Gas Certification exam.

Masonry Repair for Chimney Technicians

Richmond, IN (SaverSystems) Aug 5-6 Intensive 2-day class combining classroom theory and hands-on projects. Learn brick and mortar basics, and all aspects of chimney repairs.

Advanced Masonry Repair

Richmond, IN (SaverSystems) Aug 7-9 3-Day Follow-up to Masonry Repair Course with more hands-on advanced instruction.

National Chimney Safety Week Nationwide | Sep 29-Oct 5 The industry’s national awareness week. Help raise awareness of chimney and venting safety to homeowners in your area. www.chimneysafetyweek.org

National

CHIMNEY SAFETY Week 2019

All dates and times subject to change.

Visit csia.org for CEU information for each course.

Confirm dates when registering for courses.

(317) 837-5362 Office@CSIA.org Twitter: @Chimney_Safety Facebook: /ChimneySafety Instagram: chimney_safety

New

Members

WEST VIRGINIA Safer Sweeps LLC • Michael Beall • Hedgesville

KANSAS 21st Century Chimney Sweep • Jason Clough • Perry

LOUISIANA Red River Chimney Service • Tyler Bordovsky • Shreveport

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VIRGINIA Prouty’s Chimney Sweep Inc. • Greg Prouty • Winchester

ILLINOIS The Chimney Doctor • Todd Dosemagen • Metamora

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MASSACHUSETTS Blue Collar Entrepreneur Magazine • David Hannah • Holyoke

NORTH CAROLINA Tarheel Fireplace & Grill Shop • Roy Murray • Hertford

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MAINE The Chimney Man • Wayne England • Patten

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2 1 342 4 53 5 3 54 65 6 6 MINNESOTA London Chimney Sweeps, Ltd. • John Cordes • Golden Valley Nick’s Chimney Service & Duct Cleaning LLC • Chandler Arredondo • St. Paul WISCONSIN MD Chimney Inspection • Michael Deyo • Hayward

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CALIFORNIA Kleen Sweep • Matthew Kastlunger • La Mesa Mark Enders • Visalia

IDAHO Idaho Fireplace & Chimney • Ritchie Abromeit • Meridian

June 2019

Around the

Tech Center.

Megan McMahon

Executive Director

H

ello all and welcome back from Norfolk!

Wow. What a wonderful convention. Norfolk had a record number of first time attendees, fabulous volunteers, and many generous sponsors. I would like to thank everyone that was able to

attend and gave the staff helpful feedback in the post-convention survey. We hope you gained useful knowledge, spent time with old friends, made some new and had a great time!

Thank you again to our 2019 sponsors: • Chim-Scan • Keller & Heckman LLP • Copperfield • Veracity Insurance • National Chimney • SaverSystems • Olympia Chimney • RLH Industries Supply • Massachusetts • Closing Commander Chimney Sweep Guild • Approved Industries • Mid-Atlantic Chimney Association • SureFire Training Academy • New York State Chimney Sweep Guild • Chimney Safety Institute of America • South Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild • Z-Flex We look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Plaza, April 1-4, 2020!

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WANTED – a certified sweep looking for growth opportunities. Benefits include: • Signing bonus available

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Darwin

Award

This is a chimney we looked at in Bloomington, Minnesota. The homeowner took it upon himself to wrap the chimney in Saran Wrap to fix his leaks. Real bute Clark!

-Steve Cody, The Chimney Pros in Woodbury, MN

See a chimney in your area that had you scratching your head? Send it to the editor, Darcy Marlett at dmarlett@ncsg.org for publication in Sweeping. Include a few words about the scene and location.

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