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Chapter Board of Governors
| Name (Click on Name to view Profile and obtain Contact Info) |
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| Steve Nicholas | 2007-2010 | airinds@ix.netcom.com | |
| Joshua Benoist | 2007-2010 | joshua.benoist@autodesk.com | |
| Darcy Carbone | 2008-2011 | dcarbone@slebbinsduffy.com | |
| Jim Liston | 2008-2011 | jlisten@berry.com jlisten@berry.com jlisten@berry.comjlisten@berry.com | |
| Todd Mason | 2008-2011 | ||
| Dan Denisi | 2009-2010* | dcd@brplusa.com | |
| Daniel Diorio | 2009-2012 | ||
| Steve Rosen | 2009-2012 | steven.rosen@eypae.com | |
| Jeffrey Schultz | 2009-2012 | jhs@brplusa.com | |
| Teri Shannon | 2009-2012 | tshannon@dac-hvac.com | |
| * This is a one year term | |||
Chapter Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
February 9, 2010 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Chairperson & Committee Member 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 Sustainability Chair
• Sustainability Committee members
After the last Chapter meeting we have had several members express
an interest in this Committee. If anyone else is interested in
getting involved please feel free to contact Fran Boucher
(francis.boucher@us.ngrid.com) or Jim Shiminski (jshiminski@dac-hvac.com). Please refer to page 5 for more information on conference
call scheduled for January 27, 2010 at 3pm.
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.
Scholarship
The BOG voted and approved $ 2,500.00 for the student scholarship
fund in 2010. There will be a Softball Tournament to be held in
September, 2010 to help raise money for this worthy cause. More
details to follow as to date and location.
Membership
Our Membership Promotion Chair wants 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 Promotion Chairperson
Teri Shannon for more membership information.
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 $19,280.00. We are currently behind our goal 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 Jeff Schultz for more information on how to help.
April 2010
The Boston Chapter will be holding its biennial Product trade show at
Lantana’s in the spring. We will be adding a new twist to
the traditional Table Top Show next year. Trailer Trucks will be allowed
to participate (in the parking lot) please contact Product Show Chair,
Jeff Schultz for more detailed information.
Winter Meeting January 2010 in Orlando, FL
The Boston Chapter of ASHRAE had a number of officers and
Chapter members attend the National meeting. There were several
notes of interest during the Annual meeting such as:
- The Press Conference held for the announcement of the “New” ASHRAE Std. 189.1
- The 2010 Guidelines for Healthcare which incorporates ASHRAE Std. 170 in its entirety
- Attendance record broken for ASHRAE’s Annual Winter meeting held in the Southeast
- 2011 Winter meeting announced for January in Las Vegas, NV for the very first time
- ASHRAE President, Gordon Holness meeting with the Association for Facilities Engineering , (AFE) to discuss Memorandum of Understating, (MOU) between both organizations
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
January 12, 2010 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Chairperson & Committee Member 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 Sustainability Chair
• Sustainability Committee members
After the last Chapter meeting we have had several members express
an interest in this Committee. If anyone else is interested in
getting involved please feel free to contact Fran Boucher
(francis.boucher@us.ngrid.com) or Jim Shiminski (jshiminski@dac-hvac.com). Please refer to page 5 for more information on conference
call scheduled for January 27, 2010 at 3pm.
February Meeting
Next month will be a joint meeting with AIA/Boston Society of
Architects. Allan Ames will be speaking on “Building Integration”.
February’s meeting will also be the Chapter Presidents Night &
Young Engineers in ASHRAE, (YEA) as well.
February Meeting
Next month will be a joint meeting with AIA/Boston Society of Architects.
Allan Ames will be speaking on “Building Integration”. February’s
meeting will also be the Chapter Presidents Night & Young Engineers
in ASHRAE, (YEA) as well.
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.
Scholarship
The BOG voted and approved $ 2,500.00 for the year 2010 to
the student scholarship fund
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 $19,280.00. We are currently
behind our goal 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 Jeff Schultz for more information
on how to help.
Membership
Our Membership Promotion Chair wants 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 Promotion Chairperson
Teri Shannon for more membership information.
April 2010
The Boston Chapter will be holding its biennial Product trade show at
Lantana’s in the spring. We will be adding a new twist to
the traditional Table Top Show next year. Trailer Trucks will be allowed
to participate (in the parking lot) please contact Product Show Chair,
Jeff Schultz for more detailed information.
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
December 8, 2009 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Chairperson & Committee Member 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 Sustainability Chair
• Sustainability Committee members
If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to
contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee
January Meeting
Joseph W. Listerburek, Ph.D, P.Eng. Principal of Building Science
Corporation will be providing the technical presentation this month.
Joseph also writes a standing column in the ASHRAE Journal under
Building Sciences. His topic will be titled “Don’t Do Stupid Things”.
This should be an excellent presentation… PDH’s TBD.
February Meeting
Next month will be a joint meeting with AIA/Boston Society of Architects.
Allan Ames will be speaking on “Building Integration”. February’s
meeting will also be the Chapter Presidents Night & Young Engineers
in ASHRAE, (YEA) as well.
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.
Scholarship
The BOG voted and approved $ 5,000.00 for the year 2010 to
the student scholarship fund
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 $19,280.00. We are currently
behind our goal 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 Jeff Schultz for more information
on how to help.
Winter Meeting January 2010 in Orlando, FL
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 or even better still, please contact Darcy Carbone
who will again be Chairing the Region-1 Dinner meeting
(social).
April 2010
The Boston Chapter will be holding its biennial Product trade show at
Lantana’s in the spring of next year. We will be adding a new twist to
the traditional Table Top Show next year. Trailer Trucks will be allowed
to participate (in the parking lot) please contact Product Show Chair,
Jeff Schultz for more detailed information.
Membership
Our Membership Promotion Chair wants 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 Promotion
Chairperson Teri Shannon for more membership information.
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
November 18, 2009 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Chairperson & Committee Member 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 Sustainability Chair
• Sustainability Committee members
If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to
contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee
December Meeting
Our next month’s meeting will be a joint meeting with the
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, (ASPE). Gerry Saieva will be the featured speaker for the evening, PDH’s TBD
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.
Scholarship
The BOG voted and approved $ 5,000.00 for the year 2010 to
the student scholarship fund
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 $19,280.00. We are currently
behind our goal 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 Jeff Schultz for more information
on how to help.
Winter Meeting January 2010 in Orlando, FL
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 or even better still, please contact Darcy Carbone
who will again be Chairing the Region-1 Dinner meeting
(social).
Membership
Our Membership Promotion Chair wants 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 Promotion
Chairperson Teri Shannon for more membership information.
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
October 13, 2009 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Chairperson & Committee Member 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 Sustainability Chair
• Sustainability Committee members
If anyone is interested in getting involved please feel free to
contact one of the Officers, Board Members, or Committee
November Meeting
Our Monthly Chapter meeting will be a joint meeting with the
Association of Energy Engineers, (AEE). Our Guest Speaker
will be an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, (DL) Mr. Drury
Crawley, Ph.D. The PDH credits TBD. This will be a great
meeting that will also include History Night, Research & Promotion
and Donors Recognition Night as well.
December Meeting
Our next month’s meeting will be a joint meeting with the
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, (ASPE). Peter
Mathieu will be the featured speaker for the evening, PDH’s
TBD.
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 $19,280.00. We are currently
behind our goal 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 Jeff Schultz for more information
on how to help.
Winter Meeting January 2010 in Orlando, FL
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 or even better still, please contact Darcy Carbone
who will again be Chairing the Region-1 Dinner meeting
(social).
Membership
Our Membership Promotion Chair wants 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 Promotion
Chairperson Teri Shannon for more membership information.
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
September 14, 2009 Planning Meeting
By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
October Meeting
Region DRC Spencer Morasch will be attending the meeting
at Doubletree and Mike Rossini will be receiving a
plaque. It will also be a membership night.
November Meeting
The DL speaker will be Drury Crawley, Ph.d. It will be a
joint meeting with AEE. The PDH credit TBD. It will be
great meeting consisting of History Night, Research &
Promotion Night and Donors Recognition Night.
December Meeting
It will be joint meeting with ASPE. Peter Mathieu will be
the featured speaker for the meeting. The PDH credit
TBD.
Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) 2012
CRC 2012 will be hosted by Boston Chapter. Darcy Carbone
is the committee chair for CRC 2012 and Bob Persechini
is the committee co-chair. Gala event. The Boston
chapter is very excited to host this event.
Student Activities
Dan Diorio will be assisting Josh Beniost who is Student
Activities committee chair.
Membership
Our Membership Chair (Teri Shannon) wants to remind all
members to make sure their dues are paid up in full and
non members please sign up to get connected. Unsure as to whether you are up-to-date or not? Please be sure to
check Society’s website www.ashrae.org or contact Teri
Shannon for more membership information.
See you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s June, 2009 Meeting By Stephen Nicholas
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
2009 ASHRAE CRC
This summer’s ASHRAE CRC was held in Albany, NY from August 27th thru 29th. 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...The Boston Chapter received several Regional awards during the Awards Luncheon.
Chapter Committee Chairs
The following are Committee Chairs for the 2009-2010 year
- Attendance – Daniel Denisi • CTTC – Paul Hanbury
- Historian – Eric Edman
- Membership—Teri Shannon
- NorthEast Aire - Stacie Suh
- Research & Promotion – Jeffrey Schultz
- 2010 Product Show– Jeffrey Schultz
- Student Activities – Joshua Benoist
- Webmaster – Steven Rosen
If anyone is interested in assisting the Chapter in these areas please contact the Committee Chair.
Next Year’s Meetings
There was a BOG Planning Meeting on June 12 at BR+A to schedule the upcoming meetings, tours, and technical presentations. Anyone interested in seeing what the 2009- 2010 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 prior to the day of the meeting.
Membership
Our Membership Chair (Teri Shannon) wants 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 Teri Shannon for more membership information.
See you at the next meeting!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
April 1, 2009 Meeting By Patrick Duffy
Below is quick summary of what was discussed:
Installation of Officers
The year is almost over and the final meeting, the installation
of officers meeting in May, will be held at Pier 4 on
the waterfront in Boston once again this year. If you would
like to attend look out for the email from Dan Denisi.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
March 10, 2009 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the remaineder of the 2009 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. The installation of officers
meeting in May will be held at Pier 4 on the waterfront in
Boston once again this year.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Chapter Positions for Next Year
If you are interested in getting involved with the chapter we are currently looking to fill several positions. Contact one of the officers to express interest.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
February 10, 2009 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Chapter Positions for Next Year
If you are interested in getting involved with the chapter we are currently looking to fill several positions. Contact one of the officers to express interest.
Breakfast Meetings
There is a breakfast meeting this month hosted by National Grid on “Transpired Solar Collectors” with Pat Will of DAC speaking. The Chapter is looking into holding a couple more breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
January 13, 2009 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Breakfast Meetings
The Chapter is looking into holding a couple more breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
December 9, 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Breakfast Meetings
The Chapter is looking into holding a couple more breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
November 11, 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
GreenBuild
Several members of the chapter including Jeff Schultz, Darcy Carbone, Bill Garvey, and Steve Nicholas helped man the ASHRAE booth at GreenBuild in Boston on November 18th and 19th. Many people from the construction industry stopped by and membership pamphlets were handed out.
Breakfast Meetings
The Chapter is looking into holding a couple more breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
Student Activities
At the October meeting the newest student chapter, Mass Maritime Academy, was given their charter and a check for $1500. Thanks to Joshua Benoist and David Goodman for their efforts in creating a new student chapter. Josh is now working with students at Northeastern University to see if a student chapter can be established there as well.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
October 14, 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Breakfast Meetings
The Chapter held it’s first breakfast meeting on Wednesday October 29 at the National Grid Headquarters in Waltham. The Chapter is looking into holding a couple more breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
Student Activities
At the October meeting the newest student chapter, Mass Maritime Academy, was given their charter and a check for $1500. Thanks to Joshua Benoist and David Goodman for their efforts in creating a new student chapter.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
September 9, 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 quick summary of what was discussed:
This Year’s Meetings
Anyone interested in seeing what the 2008-2009 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.
Chapter Website
The Chapter’s website is updated monthly 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.
Breakfast Meetings
The Chapter is looking into holding a couple of breakfast meetings in addition to the regular monthly meetings. More information on the seminars will be sent out in coming months.
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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
June 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:
2008 ASHRAE CRC
This summer’s ASHRAE CRC was held in Mystic, CT
from August 15th thru 16th. 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 2008 – Opening Meeting
The Boston Chapter will ring in the 2008-2009 season
with a meeting on Geothermal Heat Pumps at the Double-
Tree Hotel in Waltham, MA presented by Carl Orio.
Chapter Committee Chairs
The following committees have new Chairs for the 2008-
09 year
Student Activities – Joshua Benoist
CTTC – Darcy Carbone
Webmaster – mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com
Attendance – Dan Denisi
History – Jim Liston
Research & Promotion – mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com
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.
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!
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
February 12, 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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
January 8, 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
December 11, 2007 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
November 13, 2007 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
October 9, 2007 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
September 25, 2007 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 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.
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 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. 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
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.
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.
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
June 15, 2007 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:
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 – mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com
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. mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com 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!
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
May 8, 2007 Meeting By Bryan Hermanny
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 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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com.
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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com 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
By Bryan Hermanny
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 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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com.
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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com for additional information.
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
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 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)
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 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
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 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
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 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!
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.
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!
return to the topMeeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s January 9, 2007 Meeting
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
By Bryan Hermanny
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 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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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 February and March meetings have been submitted for PIE approval, we’ll let you know the results as we receive them.
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.
Anyone interested in assisting with the website can contact mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.
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.
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.
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
November 1, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny
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 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
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
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.
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 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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com, George Hardisty, or Teri Shannon for additional information.
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.
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!
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.
return to the topBoard of Governor’s October 10, 2006
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
October 10, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny
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 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
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.
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 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 November 1, 2006. If anyone has interest in helping out with the committee, please contact mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com 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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com for additional information.
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.
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.
return to the topSeptember 15, 2006 B of G Meeting
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Governor’s
September 15, 2006 Meeting
By Bryan Hermanny
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 quick summary of what was discussed:
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.
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 mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com of Autodesk. If anyone has interest in helping out with the committee, please contact mailto:steven.rosen@eypae.com 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
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.
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!