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Chimney
Safety
As we dream of crisp cold evenings, we need to remember that
the fireplace and chimney should be serviced prior to the first
fire of the winter.
There’s nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold,
winter night. There’s also nothing more dangerous if your
chimney is damaged.
Broken or cracked chimneys can let heat, smoke and toxic
gasses, such as carbon monoxide, into your home. Your home
could even catch fire. Chimney damage is often obvious, but
sometimes it can be hidden. Use the following checklist to help
ensure that you can enjoy your fireplace and avoid problems
- or even a disaster:
• Check to see if bricks have fallen or the chimney is leaning.
• Look for shiny areas on your exterior metal chimney pipe. This
could mean the chimney has shifted - during the recent East
Coast earthquake, for instance.
• Look for cracks at joints where the chimney connects to the
firebox, at the roofline and in the attic.
• Check for debris that may have fallen into the fireplace.
• Use a screwdriver to check the mortar between the bricks or
stones. If it crumbles when you pick at it, the chimney may be
a hazard and probably needs work.
• When in doubt, consult a licensed engineer or contractor. For
the name of an inspector, call your insurance carrier or your
mortgage company.
Remember, disasters can happen even in the best of homes.
That’s why every home should be equipped with carbon monoxide
and smoke detectors. Here are a few tips:
• Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in sleeping
areas and on every level of your home and away from air vents.
Interconnected smoke alarms are best, because if one sounds,
they all sound.
• Test smoke alarms monthly and change alkaline batteries at
least once a year. Use a familiar date, such as your birthday or
when you change your clocks, as a reminder.
• Prepare and practice a fire escape route with everyone in your
home, including children.
For more information, visit www.usfa.dhs.gov/smokealarms.
Shield Bearer Associate
Director Selected As The
2018 Woman Of Excellence
Shield Bearer Associate Director Melissa Rotholz was
recently selected as the 2018 Woman of Excellence by
the Women Empowering Women Express Network (WE-
WEN) of the American Business Women’s Association
(ABWA) and honored at the Federation of Professional
Women (FHPW) Awards Gala.
The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen
of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities
for them to help themselves and others grow personally
and professionally through leadership, education,
networking support and national recognition. Melissa is a founding member of ABWA
- WEWEN, has served as VP of Communications, President-elect and is currently
President of the organization.
The Woman of Excellence Award highlights women that have demonstrated outstanding
leadership and mentorship within their member organization, their professions
and the community. The mission of FHPW is to unite member organizations to enrich
personal and professional relationships and expand leadership, partnership and
educational opportunities. The FHPW Educational Foundation awards scholarships
to aid and advance the education and knowledge of women in the community.
As Associate Director of Shield Bearer, a local non-profit organization dedicated to
hope and healing for survivors of human trafficking, crime and abuse, veterans and
active military families, struggling marriages and many other hurting hearts, Melissa
oversees community engagement including marketing, public relations, volunteering
and events. She has over seventeen years of experience leading teams dedicated to
elevating individual and organizational performance in the public, private and charitable
sectors. Melissa feels specifically called to empower families with education
and resources and is passionate about speaking out for those that have experienced
traumatic events and are unable to afford services and programs. She has pioneered
a Mother Daughter Strong program that focuses on building strength physically,
emotionally, mentally and spiritually, created a Mentor Program for homeless women
and community volunteers and implemented fundraising initiatives resulting in
increased donor participation year over year.
Melissa also currently serves as a mentor for sister ABWA league Cy-Fair Express
Network, an Ambassador for the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce, on
the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Gala Fundraising Committee, on the
Cypress Gems Chapter of the National Charity League Senior Recognition Committee
and volunteers regularly with multiple local nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of
Business Administration in Marketing from Texas State University and a Master of
Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development from Abilene Christian
University. Her most treasured roles are wife of twenty-four years and mom to two
teenagers.
November 2018 | Cypress Community Newsletter