Chapter Board of Governors

Name (Click on Name to view Profile and obtain Contact Info)		Email

Daniel Cooke	2005-2008	dcooke@rdkengineers.com
Patrick Duffy	2005-2008	pjd@brplusa.com
Jim Shiminski	2005-2008	jshiminski@dac-hvac.com
Steve Bosland, PE	2006-2009	sbosland@eypae.com
William J Garvey	2006-2009	bgarvey@seicompanies.com
Jeff Scogland	2006-2009	scogland@comcast.net
Darcy Carbone	2007-2010	dcarbone@slebbinsduffy.com
Thomas Bryte	2007-2010	tdb@brplusa.com
Steve Nicholas	2007-2010	airinds@ix.netcom.com
Joshua Benoist	2007-2010	joshua.benoist@autodesk.com

Chapter Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2008	October 9, 2007	February 13, 2007
March 11, 2008	September 25, 2007	January 9, 2007
February 12, 2008	June 15, 2007	November 2006
January 8, 2008	May 8, 2007	October 2006
December 11, 2007	April 10, 2007	September 2006
November 13, 2007	March 20, 2007	President's New York City trip

What's New in our Chapter

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
May 13, 2008 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

Each and every month the Board of Governor’s have a meeting before the technical meeting to discuss the inner-workings of our Chapter. Many members wonder what’s new, what’s being discussed, and what’s being done to make our chapter better. Below is a quick summary of what was discussed:

ASHRAE Research Promotion

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE has completed the “Full Circle Award” once again this year. This award is given to a Chapter when each Chapter Officer donates $100 or more towards ASHRAE Research Promotion. If you would like to donate to research and promotion contact Darcy Carbone, the research and promotion chair.

CTTC Reaching Out

The CTTC committee is looking into reaching out to the major towns and cities of Massachusetts to offer our assistance if required for energy saving tips and suggestions. Letters have been sent out to town engineers.

Boston ASHRAE Chapter Historical Library
The Boston Chapter will be establishing a Historical Library to house the chapters HVAC&R Artifacts, Books, and other miscellaneous items. The Historical Library will be located at the BR&A office in Watertown. Any members interested in visiting the Library can contact any members of the board to setup a time to visit.

Chapter Website
The Chapter now has a new-revamped website to help keep chapter members up to date on chapter news and events. If your company would like to place an ad on the website, it can for the ad price of $300.

This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008 season has in store, please check out the Events Calendar on the Chapter Website for additional information. All Board of Governor’s meetings are going to remain at 4:30pm the day of the meeting.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will be running the product show, and thanks again to his efforts the Product Show is sold out.

Membership
Our Membership Chair wanted to remind all members to make sure their dues are paid up in full. Unsure as to whether you are up-to-date or not? Please be sure to check Society’s website www.ashrae.org or contact our Membership Chairperson Dan Cooke for more membership information.

Student Activities
Joshua Benoist is working on developing additional student chapters at colleges and universities in Massachusetts. He is striving to continue to expand the student involvement in ASHRAE, so that the next generation of engineers can be engaged at an early point in their development.

See you at the next meeting!

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
March 11, 2008 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

ASHRAE Research Promotion
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE will be going after the “Full Circle Award” once again this year. This award is given to a Chapter when each Chapter Officer donates $100 or more towards ASHRAE Research Promotion. If you would like to donate to research and promotion contact Darcy Carbone, the research and promotion chair.

CTTC Reaching Out
The CTTC committee is looking into reaching out to the major towns and cities of Massachusetts to offer our advice if required for energy savings tips and suggestions. Letters will be sent out to town engineers.

Boston ASHRAE Chapter Historical Library
The Boston Chapter will be establishing a Historical Library to house the chapters HVAC&R Artifacts, Books, and other miscellaneous items. The Historical Library will be located at the BR&S office in Watertown. Any members interested in visiting the Library can contact any members of the board to setup a time to visit.

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

Genzyme Tour
A tour of the Genzyme Center building that has received the Platinum LEED rating has been scheduled to take place on April 1st. The tour will be in addition to the Product show, which will be held April 15th. This meeting will start at 5:30 and will include a tour of the Genzyme Center along with a dinner.

See you at the next meeting!

What’s New in our Chapter

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
February 12, 2008 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

Boston ASHRAE Chapter Historical Library
The Boston Chapter will be establishing a Historical Library to house the chapters HVAC&R Artifacts, Books, and other miscellaneous items. The Historical Library will be located at the BR&S office in Watertown. Any members interested in visiting the Library can contact any members of the board to setup a time to visit.

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2007-2008 season has in store, please check out the Events Calendar on the Chapter Website for additional information. All Board of Governor’s meetings are going to remain at 4:30pm the day of the meeting.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
January 8, 2008 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

Roster & Product Guide

The Roster and Product guide has been sent out and should be in your mailbox soon. Cheryl Rossini has once again put in a large effort to put together a great guide.

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
December 11, 2007 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
November 13, 2007 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

CTTC Reaching Out
The CTTC committee is looking into reaching out to the major towns and cities of Massachusetts to offer our advice if required for energy savings tips and suggestions.

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

Genzyme Tour
We're currently looking into having a tour of the Genzyme Center building that has received the Platinum LEED rating. We're looking into have the tour in April and we'll update you when we get more information.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

Roster & Product Guide
The Roster and Product guide will be distributed in the next month. Cheryl Rossini has once again put in a large effort to put together a great guide. If you are interested in helping out for the mailing, or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Rossini.

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
October 9, 2007 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

CTTC Reaching Out
The CTTC committee is looking into reaching out to the major towns and cities of Massachusetts to offer our advice if required for energy savings tips and suggestions.

BASC
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee is currently looking into a possible lab seminar, possibly 4 hours in length. More information to follow as this develops.

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars, approx. 1.5 hours long , held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. The topics are still in discussion. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

See you at the next meeting!

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What’s New in our Chapter

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
September 25, 2007 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

Product Show 2008
The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars held the majority of which will offer PDH credits. If you would like to reserve a table the fee is $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show, and you can contact him at anytime to reserve a table

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
June 15, 2007 Meeting By Patrick Duffy

Below is a quick summary of what was discussed:

2007 ASHRAE CRC

This summer’s ASHRAE CRC was held in Niagara Falls, NY from August 16th thru 18th. The CRC is where our Chapter’s Officers and Committee Members meet with the remaining Chapters within the region. This is where our Chapter Officers & Committee Members interacts and polishes their skills to help keep the Chapter running smoothly.

September 2007 – Opening Meeting

The Boston Chapter will ring in the 2007-2008 season with be a tour of the TD BankNorth Garden in Boston, MA. There will be dinner and a cash bar in the Garden.

Chapter Committee Chairs

The following committees have new Chairs for the 2007-08 year

Student Activities – Joshua Benoist
CTTC – Darcy Carbone
Webmaster – Steve Rosen
Attendance – Chris Kerr
History – Jim Liston
Research & Promotion – Darcy Carbone

Chapter Website

George Hardisty has concluded his term as ASHRAE Boston Chapter Webmaster, and we would all like to thank him for his continuous efforts. The Chapter now has a new-revamped website to help keep chapter members up to date on chapter news and events. Steve Rosen has taken over as Webmaster. The website’s ad price will now be $300.

Next Year’s Meetings

Anyone interested in seeing what the 2007-2008 season has in store, please check out the Events Calendar on the Chapter Website for additional information. All Board of Governor’s meetings are going to remain at 4:30pm the day of the meeting.

Product Show 2008

The Bi-annual Boston Chapter Product Show will once again be held on April 15th at Lantana’s. There will be (8) seminars held, the majority of which will offer PDH credits. It was voted upon to increase the table fees to $875 per booth. Jeff Schultz will once again be running the product show.

Membership

Our Membership Chair wanted to remind all members to make sure their dues are paid up in full. Unsure as to whether you are up-to-date or not? Please be sure to check Society’s website www.ashrae.org or contact our Membership Chairperson Dan Cooke for more membership information.

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
May 8, 2007 Meeting By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Engineering Week – May 23rd and 24th
Engineering Week will be held at the Engineering Center, located at One Walnut Street in Boston. This will be a benefit to students in middle and high schools. Any questions, please contact Darcy Carbone for more information.

2007 Golf Outing
The Golf Outing is almost completely sold out at Halifax and is close at Peqouy Brook as well. We’re still looking for hole sponsors at each of the courses. If you are interested in participating in the event, the information can also be found in the Northeast Aire. If you interested in sponsoring the event, or sponsoring a hole for the outing, please contact Bill Garvey for information.

Student Chapters
The Boston Chapter is currently looking to expand our Student Chapter branches. We’d like to increase the amount of colleges involved, and we really should be able to gain more based on the amount of engineering colleges out there. If any member has attended one of these local engineering colleges and would like to help, or give a point of contact, we’d like to form relationships between the Chapter and these Colleges, please feel free to contact us.

We have also begun research for what the Student Branches may be looking for from the Boston Chapter itself (what the Chapter can do for the College). Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Product Show 2008
The Boston Chapter has set the date of April 15th 2008 for next year’s Product Show. For additional product show information, or for volunteering assistance, please contact Jeff Schultz.

Product and Roster Guide
The Chapter is currently finishing up on the Product and Roster Guide and we anticipate it to arrive at your doorstep soon!

Upcoming Meetings
There is a June Planning meeting for the upcoming 2007-2008 season. This meeting will be held with all of the Officers, Board of Governors, and committee members to plan out another excellent season. If you have any questions or suggestions about the meeting, please feel free to contact upcoming Chapter President Steve Rosen.

Chapter Website
The new website is up and running! If any Chapter members have any requests or ideas for the new website, or if anyone interested in assisting, please contact Steve Rosen for additional information.
We’re also looking to add a blurb on the website about the history of Massachusetts. This will give the chapter website more points and will help bring it closer to an award at year’s end!

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s April 10, 2007 Meeting
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

April 10, 2007 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Voting Ballot – 2007-2008 ASHRAE Season

Members will see a voting ballot within the Northeast Aire to vote on the Officer and Board of Governor’s positions for the upcoming 2007-2008 season. Please take a minute to fill out the ballot and send in to Steve Rosen.

Scholarships

The “Future Engineers Scholarship” deadline is April 20th, 2007 and you can find the application and on the Chapter website. Please keep in mind that the P.O. Box has changed from last year’s application, so make sure that you are sending the information to the right address. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for a senior in H.S., or 1st or 2nd year College engineering students to gain a financial edge on the rising costs of college tuition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jim Shiminski or Cheryl Rossini.

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

2007 Golf Outing

The Board wanted to remind the members that the Golf Outing is coming up in June. If you are interested in participating in the event, the information can be found in the Northeast Aire. If you interested in sponsoring the event, or sponsoring a hole for the outing, please contact Bill Garvey for information.

ASHRAE Research Promotion

We are proud to announce that we’ve met our goal of $14,000 for the year! Please continue to help out and make this one of the biggest R&P years possible. If you’d like to show your support for the Chapter and for ASHRAE’s research, please contact Enrique De Los Reyes for more information on how to help.

Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee (BASC)

The Sustainability Committee is proud to announce that Fran Boucher has been added as Co-Chair to the Committee! Congrats Fran!

The Sustainability Committee is hoping to have future meeting via video conferencing. If you or your company have video conferencing capabilities and are willing to share your facilities to allow meetings for the Sustainability Committee please let either Jim Shiminski or Dan Cooke know of your interest.

The BASC also discussed the possibility of implementing Carbon Credits for attending the meetings. Carbon credits, which were implemented at the ASHRAE Winter Meetings in Dallas, are payments by attendees for driving to the meeting. It is a payment by attendees for the emissions that their cars are giving off to the environment. The money that is raised goes towards Green research and development.

Student Chapters

The Boston Chapter is currently looking to expand our Student Chapter branches. We’d like to increase the amount of colleges involved, and we really should be able to gain more based on the amount of engineering colleges out there. If any member has attended one of these local engineering colleges and would like to help, or give a point of contact, we’d like to form relationships between the Chapter and these Colleges, please feel free to contact us.

We have also begun research for what the Student Branches may be looking for from the Boston Chapter itself (what the Chapter can do for the College). Any info would be greatly appreciated.

We’re planting trees

The Boston Chapter has worked out a deal with Massasoit College to plant a tree on the college campus. This effort shows a dedication towards the environment by both the Chapter and Massasoit College.

Product Show 2008

The Boston Chapter has set the date of April 15th 2008 for next year’s Product Show. For additional product show information, or for volunteering assistance, please contact Jeff Schultz.

Product and Roster Guide

The Chapter is currently finishing up on the Product and Roster Guide and we anticipate it to be distributed soon. Look for the guides to arrive at your doorstep near the end of April!

Attention Past Presidents

The Chapter has located the lost banner that contained the award badges that are received at the end of the season. At the end of each season there are awards given out for certain accomplishments. The Chapter has received many of these badges in years past and we’d like to make sure that all of them have been collected and sewn onto the Chapter Banner. If you have any of these awards, please contact Cheryl Rossini and she will make sure they find their new home with the many other badges.

Upcoming Meetings

The May meeting is for the Installation of Officers. It will also be a technical meeting. Please note that the meeting will be held at the Forefront Center in Waltham, MA and as a result of the different location, we will try to provide the members with directions as well. We will send everyone information when it has been completed. We have submitted the PDH credit information and will let you know of further information when we receive it.

CRC

Each summer, the Boston Chapter sends representatives to the Regional meetings to discuss Chapter operations and vote on upcoming events and rules. This summer the CRC will be held in Niagara Falls.

Chapter Website

We have a new web designer on board and the website will be going through some changes. The new site will be unveiled around the time of the May meeting. If any Chapter members have any requests or ideas for the new website, or if anyone interested in assisting, please contact Steve Rosen for additional information.

See you at the next meeting!

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s March 20, 2007
What’s New in our Chapter
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

March 20, 2007 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

A Thank you to ASHRAE Society President Terry Townsend

On behalf of all of the Officers, Board of Governor’s, Committee Chairs, and Boston Chapter Members, thank you for spending the time to come out to our Chapter to spread the knowledge and awareness of Sustainability. Your efforts in pushing ASHRAE to the forefront of this critical topic are unparallel and we appreciate the time and dedication you have put forth. Thanks Terry!

Voting Ballot – 2007-2008 ASHRAE Season

Members will see a voting ballot soon to vote on the Officer and Board of Governor’s positions for the upcoming 2007-2008 season. If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee members for information.

Scholarships

The “Future Engineers Scholarship” will be given away once again this year. The fundraising for the scholarship was even larger than last year, which may allow additional scholarships to be given out. Jim Shiminski and Cheryl Rossini are once again in charge of the process. If you have any questions, or if you are interested in helping out the cause, please feel free to contact them. Once the information has been released, please keep in mind that the P.O. Box has changed from last year’s application, so please ensure that you are sending the information to the right address. The Chapter will be sending out postcards soon to remind members of this excellent opportunity. You can look for the scholarship info on the website as well. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Seniors in High School, or 1st or 2nd year College engineering students to gain a financial edge on the rising costs of college tuition.

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

ASHRAE Research Promotion

Each year Research & Promotion has a goal to meet and this year our goal is $14,000. We are proud to announce that we’ve met our goal for the year! Please continue to help out and make this one of the biggest R&P years possible. If you’d like to show your support for the Chapter and for ASHRAE’s research, please contact Enrique De Los Reyes for more information on how to help.

Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee (BASC)

Student Chapters

The Boston Chapter will soon send the annual financial support to each of the Student branches to aide in the purchasing of books, equipment, or any other necessary items to keep the departments ahead of the curve.

The Boston Chapter is currently looking to expand our Student Chapter branches. There are currently three chapters and we’d like to expand farther, and based on the amount of engineering colleges out there, we really should be able to grow in this department. If any member has attended any of these Massachusetts based engineering colleges and would like to help (or at least suggest a point of contact) for beginning a new relationship between the Boston Chapter and these Colleges, please feel free to contact any of the Officers.

We have also begun research for what the Student Branches may be looking for from the Boston Chapter itself, i.e. what the Chapter can do for the College. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

We’re planting trees

Product and Roster Guide

The Chapter is currently finishing up on the Product and Roster Guide and we anticipate it to be distributed soon. Look for the guides to arrive at your doorstep on or around April 15th!

Attention Past Presidents

Upcoming Meetings

The April meeting will be on sustainability and will include case studies. It has been submitted for PDH’s and we will inform everyone of the results when we receive them.

The May meeting is for the Installation of Officers. It will also be a technical meeting. Please note that the meeting will be held at the Forefront Center in Waltham, MA. We will send everyone information when it has been completed. We are still finalizing the PDH credit information and will let you know of further information when we receive it.

Chapter Website

The website will be going through some changes within the next couple of months. We have a new web designer on board. We will update everyone on new information as it develops. If any Chapter members have any requests or ideas for the new website, please feel free to contact one of the Board members with your ideas. The new website may be up-and-running as early as this May.

See you at the next meeting!

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News from your Committees

New on the web site "News from your Committees".

Go to Who’s Who; Committees and click on the committee name for the latest news from that committees.

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s February 13, 2007

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

February 13, 2007 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Chairperson Openings

The Boston Chapter is currently seeking assistance for a couple of positions within the different Chairs. We have some committee members moving on and we will need to fill their shoes. The Chapter is looking to fill the following positions:

· Chapter Officer - Secretary
· Attendance
· Historian
· Student Activities

If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee members for information.

Meeting Payments

The Chapter is still researching other methods of implementing a credit card payment into the payment methods for attending the meetings. The Chapter had tried the credit card machine previously, but due to slow processing, the Chapter had to abandon the idea because of the delay in the check-in process. We will inform everyone if we are able to work out the details and ensure a fast processing machine.

Scholarships

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

PDH Credit

We will now be requiring a business card for all attendees requesting PDH credit. This helps eliminate confusion and limits errors in the application process that we have been facing. Please be prepared to provide a card upon filling out the paperwork. Future meetings that will issue PDH credit will be at a cost to all non-members that request the credit. Each certificate will cost $15 for each non-member per meeting. Members will be given credit at no additional cost.

ASHRAE Research Promotion

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE is proud to announce that we will once again receive the “Full Circle Award”. This award is given to a Chapter when each Chapter Officer donates $100 or more towards ASHRAE Research Promotion.

We need your help! Each year Research & Promotion has a goal to meet and this year our goal is $14,000. We are currently behind and need to pick up the pace for year’s end. If you’d like to show your support for the Chapter and for ASHRAE’s research, please contact Enrique De Los Reyes for more information on how to help.

Boston Chapter of ASHRAE Sustainability Committee (BASC)

The Sustainability Committee has created multiple subcommittees that anyone can be involved with. Subcommittees include education, “who’s-who” in sustainability, and governmental relationships. The Committee will also send out a questionnaire to the members soon asking what you would like to see the educational subcommittee teach to the ASHRAE members. The Chapter is also hoping to have a Committee link on the Chapter website for information. We encourage all members interested in joining the committee or interested in helping out to join, please contact a Board member or Committee Chair Jim Shiminski for additional information.

New item for the meetings

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE has begun 50-50’s. The fee for the 50-50’s is completely optional and the money will go toward Research & Development.

Facilities Expo

Past President Steve Tafone will represent the Boston Chapter of ASHRAE at the Facilities Expo. If you attend the facilities expo and run into the booth, please make sure you stop by and say hello.

Historical Items

The Chapter currently has historical pieces that need a home. The Chapter may look into a local library for storage and or display of these items for everyone to use and view. If you have any suggestions for a location, please contact George Hardisty for information.

Upcoming Meetings

The March meeting has been submitted for PIE approval, we’ll let you know the results as we receive them. The meeting should be a great with Society President Terry Townsend speaking about Sustainability.

The May meeting, which is for the Installation of Officers, will also be a technical meeting. We are still finalizing the meeting location and the PDH credit information and will let you know of further information when we receive it.

Chapter Website

Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact Steve Rosen, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.

Membership

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s January 9, 2007 Meeting
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Chairperson Openings

Chapter Officer - Secretary
Attendance
Historian
Student Activities

If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee members for information.

Meeting Payments

Scholarships

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

PDH Credit

ASHRAE Research Promotion

We need your help! Each year Research & Promotion has a goal to meet and this year our goal is $14,000. We are currently behind at $3,000 and need to pick up the pace for year’s end. If you’d like to show your support for the Chapter and for ASHRAE’s research, please contact Enrique De Los Reyes for more information on how to help.

Sustainability Committee

Winter Meeting in Dallas, TX

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE will have a number of officers and committee members at the national meeting. If you attend the winter meeting and run into them, please make sure you stop by and say hello.

New item for the meetings

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE has begun 50-50’s. The fee for the 50-50’s is completely optional and the money will go toward Research & Development.

Facilities Expo

Past President Steve Tafone will represent the Boston Chapter of ASHRAE at the Facilities Expo. If you attend the facilities expo and run into the booth, please make sure you stop by and say hello.

Historical Items

Upcoming Meetings

The February and March meetings have been submitted for PIE approval, we’ll let you know the results as we receive them.

Chapter Website

Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact Steve Rosen, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.

Membership

In other news

Nick Johnson, a Boston Chapter Past-President and ASHRAE Member, is extremely involved with MDA and there is an event being held on February 12, 2007 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The event is for Muscleteam Boston and the money raised will go towards MDA research. Please take a look at their website for more information at www.muscleteamboston.com.

See you at the next meeting!

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Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

November 1, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Meeting Changes

There seems to be a conflict with the January meeting speaker and as a result, the January and February meeting topics may switch with one another. The details are still in progress and we will inform everyone of the changes when they have been completed.

Meeting Payments

Scholarships

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

PDH Credit

ASHRAE Research Promotion

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE will be going after the “Full Circle Award” once again this year. This award is given to a Chapter when each Chapter Officer donates $100 or more towards ASHRAE Research Promotion.

Sustainability Committee

The opening meeting for the Sustainability Committee was a huge success. The Boston Chapter had a large turn-out of members interested in getting involved. We encourage all members interested in joining the committee or interested in helping out to join in on the next meeting in December 2006. If anyone has interest in helping out with the committee, please contact a Board member or Committee Chair Jim Shiminski for additional information.

We’re Planting Trees too!

Our industry is constantly discussing ways to help the environment, and ways to make it a cleaner place. As a result, the Chapter is getting involved with planting additional trees at various local colleges. This also shows the other Chapters that the Boston Chapter wants to get involved with the environment’s condition in every way possible. This will all take place within the Spring of 2007.

Upcoming Meetings

Discussions have already begun for the Installation of Officers meeting in May 2007. Initial discussions have been to places such as Naked Fish. Plans and discussions are ongoing, so we’ll keep you informed as it develops.

Also, the Opening meeting for the 2007-2008 season has already been brought up as well. There was a vote on possible locations for the meeting, and it appears as though the TD Banknorth Garden was the winner. Plans and discussions are ongoing, so we’ll keep you informed as it develops.

Chapter Website

The Board has met with the new web designer and we will soon see a transformation of the website. We will update everyone on new information as it develops. If any Chapter members have any requests or ideas for the new website, please feel free to contact one of the Board members with your ideas.

Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact Steve Rosen, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.

Membership

Roster & Product Guide

The Roster and Product guide was potentially going to CD this year, but due to security issues that cannot be resolved in time, the Chapter will proceed with the paperback version again this year. We’ll keep you informed as things develop. If you are interested in helping out, or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Rossini.

See you at the next meeting!

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President visits NYC Chapter

While on a business trip to New York in October, I decided to take in an ASHRAE meeting at the New York City Chapter. I was accompanied by a co-worker and we were greeted with open arms and were made to feel right at home. It was exceptionally nice to see my ASHRAE colleagues that I only see once a year at our Regional Conference. I want to extend special thanks to Michel Rimpel , the President of ASHRAE New York Chapter, Gary Meyers, District Regional Chair, Eric Glatzl, Past President of the New York City Chapter and all the members of New York City Chapter that made our visit pleasant. They had delicious food, immense energy and highly regarded presentation given by Mr. Peter Funk, Esq.

Mr. Peter Funk, Esq., a partner with Duane Morris Law firm, presented implications of a comprehensive Energy Bill passed by the US Congress in 2005. He discussed specific measures that design, construction, Operations and Maintenance Engineers and Managers would need to take for compliance with the spirit and letter of EPACT 2005. He explained how EPACT relies heavily on ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Efficiency Standards for buildings as a benchmark and requires Federal Facilities to reduce the energy usage by 2% per year and achieve energy usage levels that are below the ASHRAE 90.1 standards by 20% or more by the year 2015. This is a challenging requirement since ASHRAE 90.1 already recommends a highly energy efficient building envelope and buildings systems equipment design and construction. In addition, Federal Agencies are required to procure “Energy Star” equipment and appliances that are designated by FEMP as being in the highest 25% for energy efficiency. EPACT 2005 also stresses more controls and supervisory systems that promote energy efficiency and sustainability in “Operations & Maintenance of Facilities” Commercial Refrigeration equipment, Unit heaters and ceiling fans are required to significantly improve their energy performance. Most States and Municipalities have or in the process of passing similar energy efficiency legislations for State, Municipalities and Schools. Private businesses will be given tax credits and other incentives for energy efficiency initiatives. There would be a greater emphasis on Energy Service Performance Contracts, equipment ratings, lighting improvements so as to deliver performance exceeding ASHRAE Standards.

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Board of Governor’s October 10, 2006

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

October 10, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

DRC Visit

The Chapter wants to thank Garry Myers, the Region I DRC, for visiting our Chapter and attending our Board of Governor’s and Technical meeting. We hope that you enjoyed your stay, enjoyed our technical meeting, and enjoyed our Chapter. Garry is welcome back to the Boston Chapter anytime.

Scholarships

ASHRAE has a Design Competition that the Chapter will be distributing information on shortly. Keep your eyes open for the info.

PDH Credit

ASHRAE Research Promotion

Sustainability Committee

The opening meeting for the Sustainability Committee was a huge success. The Boston Chapter had a large turn-out of members interested in getting involved. We encourage all members interested in joining the committee or interested in helping out to join in on the next meeting November 1, 2006. If anyone has interest in helping out with the committee, please contact Steve Rosen a Board member or Committee Chair Jim Shiminsky for additional information.

Chapter Website

The Chapter will be discussing the website with a web designer next month to evaluate where the website stands and where the website can go. We will update everyone on new information as it develops.

Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact George Hardisty or Steve Rosen for additional information.

Membership

Roster & Product Guide

See you at the next meeting!

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September 15, 2006 B of G Meeting

Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s

September 15, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny

Below is quick summary of what was discussed:

Scholarships

PDH Credit

Future meetings that will issue PDH credit will be at a cost to all non-members that request the credit. Each certificate will cost $15 for each non-member per meeting. Members will be given credit at no additional cost.

Sustainability Committee

The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE is proud to announce the formation of the Sustainability Committee. The Committee will meet before each meeting for 30 minutes to discuss the topics at hand. We want to thank three individuals who have already joined the group. Those three are Amit Kulkarni of SEi Companies, Mark Warren of SEi Companies, and Steve Rosen of Autodesk. If anyone has interest in helping out with the committee, please contact Steve Rosen for additional information.

Chapter Website

The Chapter is looking into possibly expanding the information available via the Chapter’s website. Examples of this expansion such as a “Past President’s” page and “Student Activities” page as well. We will keep you informed as things progress.

George Hardisty will need help on the website this year and it will be his final year as Chapter Webmaster. Anyone interested in assisting George and eventually taking over as Chapter Webmaster please feel free to contact George.

Membership

Roster & Product Guide

There are some ideas being discussed as to another method of distributing the Roster and Product guide, ideas of which include potentially going to CD or giving access via the internet. There are still many items that need to be “ironed out”, but the possibilities are there. We’ll keep you informed as it develops. If you are interested in helping out, or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Rossini.

See you at the next meeting!

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