ASHRAE Oregon Chapter

Annual Student Trivia Night
2023-02-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Registration is OPEN for ASHRAE’s Annual Student Trivia Night on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 @ 5:30PM at Shine Distillery & Grill.
Our first in-person trivia night since 2020 will feature a live trivia host leading 3 engaging rounds of pub-style trivia! Registration closes EOD Wednesday 2/15, so be sure to get your name on our list by registering today! Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with your peers in a friendly, competitive setting.
All profits from this meeting go to benefit the Student Activities Committee (SAC).
In addition to trivia, the Oregon ASHRAE Chapter will be awarding the annual student scholarships, so come and support our industry’s future!
Don’t forget to bring your old ASHRAE manuals for donation, the SAC will put them to good use.
We look forward to seeing you all at Student Trivia Night, thank you for your support.

HVAC Pressure Independent Control Technology
2023-02-01 | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
TBD

YEA - Happy Hour and Mini Golf
2023-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Birdie Time Pub, 925 SE Main St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Looking to practice your short game for spring? Or just have some fun?
Then it’s time for a YEA “Strictly Social” event next Thursday at Birdie Time in SE Portland! Join us in the Aviary room and catch up with other YEA members. The Chapter will cover your first couple rounds… one at the bar and another at the mini golf course 😊 Hope to see you there!

Annual Ugly Sweater Party
2022-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Revolution Hall, 300 Southeast Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214
The annual Ugly Sweater Party is back! Join ASHRAE, CSI, AIA Oregon, NOMA PDX, NAWIC, Diversity & Design and other industry organzations for a fun night of cozy competition, seasonal celebration, & networking.
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ASHRAE Strictly Social
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Backwoods Brewing, 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97209, United States
Come join us for another happy hour event where we dust off our social skills and get to know our fellow ASHRAE members. We’re so excited to see you again, that your first round of drinks are on us. Bring someone new to ASHRAE and we’ll cover your second round as well!
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September 2022 Chapter Meeting & Tour - Very High Efficiency DOAS
2022-09-22 03:30 - 18:00 | Energy 350 Office, 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Presented by Jordan Pratt
The next step in the ongoing evolution of HVAC design, very high efficiency DOAS uses the most efficient HVAC equipment and key design principles to provide cleaner and safer indoor air, enhance indoor comfort, and reduce commercial building HVAC energy use by an average of 65% (when compared to a code-minimum system). This presentation will introduce attendees to the key components of this all-electric system design, outline the energy and non-energy benefits compared to less efficient systems, and present findings and savings figures from a series of pilots conducted across a variety of Northwest commercial buildings.
Registration Opens: 3:30pm
Presentation and Q&A: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Happy Hour Networking & Optional Building Tour: 5:00 – 6:00pm

Annual Golf Tournament
2022-08-03 11:30 - 20:00 | Langdon Farms, 24377 Airport Rd NE, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
Please join us for our annual tournament on August 3rd at Langdon Farms.
Schedule of Events
11:30 am – Registration Opens
Registration, hot dog lunch, cocktail bar opens. Additional gift bags, raffle tickets, and mulligans available for purchase. Prizes on display.
1:45 pm – Shotgun Start
After a brief welcome and review of the tournament and course rules. Teams leave the clubhouse together via carts. “A” teams may tee off once they arrive at their hole, and it is safe to do so. “B” teams may tee off after “A” teams once it is safe to do so.
6:45 pm (Approx) – Dinner
After completing the tournament teams are welcome to join us for dinner. Dinner will be “Langdon Luau” which includes: Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Sticky Rice, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, House Salad, Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and Coconut Brownies for dessert. Dinner will include awards and the raffle drawings. (Raffle participants must be present to win).
What to Expect
• Hot Dog Lunch & Pre Tee-Off Cocktail Bar
• Prize-winning game holes (Long Drive, Closest to Pin, Long Putt, etc.).
• Photo Booth w/ props for team photos
• Fun activities and vendor booths at sponsored holes
• Putting Contest
• Driving Range
• Raffle Prizes Galore!
• Delicious Hawaiian Luau Dinner
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Membership Night - Social Bingo
2022-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Steeplejack Brewing, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, 97232
It’s time to dust off those social skills, and get ready for an evening of reconnecting with your fellow ASHRAE members. During this happy hour, join us for scavenger hunt bingo – designed to encourage you to interact with, and get to know, other members! There will be first, second, and third place prizes handed out for greatest participation. Bring a friend for a significant advantage. Bring a new member for a GUARANTEED chance at a first prize.
Can’t wait to see you there! Register with website URL below!

May 2022 Meeting - Legionella and Methods of Control - Past Presidents Night
2022-05-12 17:15 - 20:00 | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
Presented by Phil Roach
Legionella is a naturally grown bacteria that occurs in warm freshwater with the common sources being in cooling towers and potable water systems. The number of cases in the US of Legionnaires disease continues to rise year after year with about 10,000 cases of Legionnaires disease being reported to the CDC in 2018. Most recently, Portland experienced an outbreak where 5 people were hospitalized including 1 who died in 2021.
In this presentation, we’ll cover legionella itself, other water borne pathogens, and how a person could contract legionella. In addition, relevant standards involved with legionella control along with some of the methods being used to control it will be shared.

Registration opens at 5:15pm
Happy Hour Networking 5:15 – 6:30pm
Announcements and Dinner at 6:30pm
Presentation starts at 7:00pm

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April Chapter Meeting - Strategic Energy Management Program
2022-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
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Presented by Kevin Campbell
Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a program designed to help commercial and industrial facilities holistically reduce energy use. SEM is offered by many program administrators throughout the Pacific Northwest including Energy Trust of Oregon, Bonneville Power Administration and various other electric and natural gas utilities. This presentation will provide a general overview of SEM including how it differs from other utility funded energy efficiency programs. The presentation will highlight on how those working in the HVACR community can best support their commercial and industrial customers who are participating in SEM programs. Examples of previous projects will be shared – whether they be out of the ordinary or common energy savings strategies.

March Virtual Chapter Meeting - BAS & Cybersecurity
2022-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | OR
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Presented by Brian Meyers
According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $3.9 million and data from Juniper suggests cybercrime cost businesses over $2 trillion total in 2019. So, what does Cyber Security have to do with a Building Automation Systems? Building Automation Systems provide significant value in connecting and automating a building and its components; however, anywhere you or your customers are connected can provide risk. There are simple and proactive measures you can take to improve your job or building’s cyber security.
Key Learnings:
• Understanding IT requirements that need to be proactively built into BAS specifications.
• Specifying the right products with cyber security considerations.
• Best practices for BAS installation that can improve cyber security.
• Ongoing maintenance required to mitigate cyber security risk.

Student Trivia Night
2022-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | OR
ASHRAE’s Annual Student Trivia Night is ON! On Thursday, February 24th, 2022, tune in to hear Brett Stinson, PSU Student and winner of 2022 ASHRAE HVAC&R Student Paper Competition. He will be presenting on his experience attending the 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference.
Following his presentation, a live, professional TriviaHub host will bring us three rounds of fun, engaging, pub-style trivia! Registration closes EOD Wednesday 2/23, so be sure to get your name on our list by registering today! Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with your peers in a friendly, competitive setting.
All the fun of traditional ASHRAE Student Trivia Night without the hassle of parking! Register now by clicking the button below! We can’t wait to see you there!
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February Virtual Chapter Meeting - Very High Efficiency DOAS
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Very High Efficiency DOAS:
A High-Performance HVAC Approach for Better IAQ, Savings and Resilience

The next step in the ongoing evolution of HVAC design, very high efficiency DOAS uses the most efficient HVAC equipment and key design principles to provide cleaner and safer indoor air, enhance indoor comfort, and reduce commercial building HVAC energy use by an average of 65% (when compared to a code-minimum system). This presentation will introduce attendees to the key components of this all-electric system design, outline the energy and non-energy benefits compared to less efficient systems, and present findings and savings figures from a series of pilots conducted across a variety of Northwest commercial buildings.

Speaker: Jordan Pratt, PE, CEM; Senior Engineer, Energy 350

Jordan is passionate about energy efficiency and reducing the significant operating costs and environmental impact of our buildings today. He has experience with high performance mechanical system designs ranging from single-family HVAC to large industrial process optimization and commercial applications. Jordan is a registered professional engineer (mechanical) in Oregon and earned degrees in Energy & Design Engineering (B.S.) and Sustainable Design & Construction (M.S., Civil Engineering) from Stanford University.

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ASHRAE Society President Lecture - The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Hospitals
2022-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Presented by ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler
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The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Hospitals – Reducing Energy Consumption by 50%

Since 2002, ASHRAE, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), USGBC, and AIA, with support from the Department of Energy, have collaborated on a series of Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDGs) that result in significant energy savings in the built environment beyond what is expected by using only ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The AEDG series of documents is now one of the most popular publications in ASHRAE’s history with over 600,000 copies in circulation.
This program provides a brief history of the AEDG Series, and then focuses on the 50% Large Hospital AEDG which will be covered in detail including examples of recommendations, case studies, technologies, systems, and controls to reduce energy use by 50% or more (compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2004).

ASHRAE Society President Lecture - Chilled Water System Design Decisions
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Presented by ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler
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Chilled Water System Design Decisions
This presentation covers many common chilled water system decisions, benefits and adverse effects of those decisions, and reasons a design team may want to choose a particular option.
Topics include

Bypass line sizing
Minimum and maximum flow limits
Pumps: manifolded or dedicated
Variable condenser water flow
One or two pump misperception

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
2021-12-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Revolution Hall, 300 Southeast Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214
Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party!
Co-hosted by CSI, ASHRAE, AIA Oregon, AIA Vancouver, NOMA PDX, NAWIC and Diversity in Design

Come out to celebrate the season with your ugliest sweater! Prizes in various categories will awarded by a panel of judges from the member organizations at around 7pm, you must be present to win.

Event registration includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers and entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest!

Everyone must either show negative COVID test results within previous 72 hours or show vaccination card. Revolution Hall will be checking this prior to entrance. For a rapid testing location next to Revolution Hall please check out the Curative website for appointments https://book.curative.com/sites/31218.

At home tests will not be accepted, antigen or PCR test results must be administered by a pharmacist or medical professional and list the person’s name on the results. Masks continue to be required indoors in accordance with state law unless actively eating/drinking.

Limited parking is available onsite for $5 or there is on street parking.

Donation Drive!
In addition to all the fun we want to give back! At the event, we will be collecting new and gently used socks, hats, mittens and scarves for all ages! All donations will be going to City Team Ministries.

Pricing: $10 Emerging Member / $30 Member / $40 Non-Member

Sponsorships are available – Click registration link below for more details.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Trane – Food Sponsor ACI – Badge Sponsor

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Technical Tour of Portland's New Living Building
2021-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA):
Technical Tour of Portland’s New Living Building
Join other YEA members for a guided tour by PAE highlighting their design, construction and occupancy of their new building! Check out their website for more details here.
When: Wednesday, December 1st – Two tour times available.

Morning tour @ 9am
Afternoon tour @ 4pm – Happy hour to follow

Where: 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Main entrance on SW 1st Ave.
Registration required, maximum of 15 participants per tour.

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YEA Volunteer Cleanup
2021-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | PSU Children’s Playground, 1969 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97201
Young Engineers in ASHRAE and ASHRAE Student Activities are holding a joint event with SOLVE Oregon to clean up the Park Blocks and surrounding streets in downtown Portland. This event will be entirely outdoors and will comply with social distancing guidelines. After a safety talk and getting cleanup supplies, we will spend a couple of hours picking up litter to improve our community and protect our ecosystem. Join us in making Portland a better place! Stick around after the event for socializing and a complimentary lunch.
Full registration is a short 2-step process. Start by registering with SOLVE Oregon to create a volunteer profile and sign their liability waiver. Next, head over to constant contact and let us know if you are a student or member and if you have any food allergies. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to get fully registered for this event and we look forward to seeing you there!
SOLVE Registration Link: https://qrco.de/SOLVEregistration2021
Constant Contact Questionnaire: https://qrco.de/CCQuestionnaire

YEA Social
2021-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt Tabor, 1030 SE 69th Ave, Portland, 97215, United States
Who: Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
What: Social in the Park…
When: Tuesday, May 25th from 5-8 pm
Where: Mt Tabor Park – East Picnic Area B
Google Maps location link: https://goo.gl/maps/EGKL3grP3KaKV3Fv6
Or use address 1030 SE 69th Ave for the closest entry point to the “Mt Tabor East Picnic Area” / Picnic “B”
Why: BYOB, reconnect with fellow building professionals and enjoy playing some yard games in the park in a safe, outdoor setting

Webinar - HEPA Filtration for Biopharma/Life Science Lab Exhaust Systems
2021-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | OR
Have you experienced on-site HEPA failures upon installation and certification? Learn about the characteristics of HEPA filter media and identify the risks associated with each type. Become aware of performance differences between different medias, construction, and applications. Consider new media technology with unique characteristics suitable for pharmaceutical applications.
Presented by Lisa Warner, Life Science Segment Manager, Camfil USA
Lisa is a technical business development, sales & market strategist with over 30 years’ experience in the air filtration and advanced materials industries, with a focus on HEPA filter components, construction and installation; clean room energy optimization; factory and field testing issues; ASHRAE filters and the role of media choice, configuration and construction in HVAC filter performance and life cycle cost analysis.
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Webinar - Commercial Real Estate Market Review & Outlook Update
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | OR
Presented by Ashley Connor, CBRE
Details TBA

Webinar - The ASHRAE Digital Lighthouse & Industry 4.0
2021-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Presented by Chuck Gulledge, PE (ASHRAE Society President)
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YEA Outdoor Gathering
2021-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Sellwood Park, 7968 SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon
What: YEA Social Activity (Outdoor, Socially-Distant with masks)
When: Thursday, April 8th from 5-8 pm
Where: Sellwood Park Picnic Area B, see Sellwood Park Area Map or use “7968 SE Grand Ave.” to locate nearest entrance
Why: To reconnect with fellow YEA members in an outdoor, socially-distant environment. Wear a mask. Music and yard games will be provided. BYOB (refreshments, beer or wine permitted 21+)

Micro-Cogeneration: Combined Heat & Power Systems
2021-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | OR
Join us for a webinar on mCHP applications, how it’s different than traditional CHP, types of power production, market potential, and real installation examples.
Speaker: Eric Morrow, CEM, PMP
Eric Morrow is a MEP specialist with years of designing, installing, and commissioning some of the largest Giga-Watt Cogen systems in the world. Eric is the CHP Application Manager at Lochinvar and specializes in alternative energy products being introduced to North America. He regularly attends and presents national training sessions to showcase new emerging technologies, such as Micro Cogeneration. A strong believer in applying hard work to obtain your goals, Eric has obtained 38 state Master Electrical licenses over his 20+ year career. Eric enjoys spending time with his 8 kids and on his micro farm.
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Awards Happy Hour - 2020 Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
2020-12-22 17:30 - 19:00 | OR
It’s that time of year again! We know 2020 is ugly enough, but it’s time to dust off your ugliest holiday sweaters and get ready for the annual Emerging Professionals Ugly Sweater Party. If you thought COVID was going to force us to break tradition, you thought wrong!
This year we will be holding an online Ugly Sweater Competition, which will be culminated by a digital Ugly Sweater Awards Happy Hour on Tuesday December 22nd.
The categories for this year’s Ugly Sweater Party are as follows:

Ugliest Sweater
Most Creative / Original
Judges’ Choice
People’s Choice
Pets and Children

The People’s Choice award will be voted on through a public poll. The voting will continue right up until the Awards Happy Hour. Anyone can participate. The winners will receive prizes in the form of gift cards.
All submissions must be received by December 15th at 11:00pm to be posted at the start of the voting period. Submissions will continue to be accepted throughout the voting period and added as the competition goes on.
To submit your ugly sweater for the competition, please email a photograph of your submission to: orashrae@gmail.com with the subject line: “Ugly Sweater 2020”. Be sure to include the following:

A photo of you or the contestant wearing the sweater.
Your name, and email.
What chapter and organization do you belong to: Example: CSI/Portland, ASHRAE/Oregon, ASHRAE/Willamette-Valley etc.
A brief statement about yourself, what you are passionate about, who you work for, how long you have been in the industry, etc.
Optional: A statement about your submission to be posted with your photo to help earn votes.

By emailing your ugly sweater submission, you give full rights to CSI Portland and ASHRAE Oregon to publish your submission, including photo and text, on their respective websites, newsletters, and social media including but not limited to: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Messenger.

Voting Opens - 2020 Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
2020-12-15 23:00 | OR

November 2020 Virtual Chapter Meeting - Transforming Existing Buildings Into High-Performing Facilities
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:15 | OR
Most buildings, new or old, do not perform anywhere near their most efficient potential. HVAC systems deteriorate with time, beginning from the first day they are put into operation. New design and installation concepts and new codes and standards are continually being introduced – at an ever-increasing pace. Energy audits and Retro-Commissioning or Re-Commissioning can help a facility manager figure out what needs to be done to improve the operating efficiency of the HVAC systems in a cost-effective manner – and to maintain that efficiency with proper Operating and Maintenance (O & M) techniques.
There are many methods of improving operation of older equipment, as well as new methods of cleaning, repairing and optimizing older equipment rather than replacing it. Energy efficiency as well as better indoor environmental quality (IEQ) are only two of many areas to be looked at to make a building more attractive to employees as well as to existing or potential tenants.
We will look at these and then discuss what needs to be done relative to using HVAC to make buildings safer for their inhabitants during – and after – a pandemic.
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Speaker Jim Newman, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP
Jim Newman is one of the USA’s most experienced energy efficiency and green building experts. Known as the “Dean of Green,” Jim regularly speaks across the U.S. and internationally to professionals, student groups and the media about sustainability and green technology. Today he uses his career expertise to help new and existing buildings improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency – even more critical since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Jim is Owner/Managing Partner of Newman Consulting Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is a CEM, a LEED AP BD+C, an ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP, a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), and will be inducted as a Fellow of ASHRAE in February of 2021.
Jim is a trainer for ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1, the basis for building codes in most states in the U.S., and has trained hundreds of architects, engineers, code officials and contractors on the use of the Standard. He was Co-Chair of the IAQ committee for the new chapter on Climate Control that will be published in the 2021 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook. He is also a trainer for the BOMA High-Performing Building Certification.
Jim received a BSME from Tufts University, Boston, MA, and continued his education for an MBA degree at the University of Detroit and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
Newman Consulting Group (NCG) is an EPA Energy Star® and Rebuild Michigan® Partner. The Group works with architects, engineers, building owners and contractors throughout the world to design and construct more energy-efficient buildings to LEED® and other sustainable guidelines. NCG also helps commercial and industrial building owners retrofit existing buildings so they use less energy – and save money – while maintaining or improving the indoor air quality.

YEA Willamette River Cleanup with SOLVE
2020-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Come give back to this little known gem of a beach and hiking trail along the Willamette River.
All cleanup supplies will be provided, just dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when checking in and receiving your supplies and instructions.
We will meet 1/4 mile south of the Sellwood Bridge on Hwy 43. Park on the wide shoulder, on the river side of Hwy 43. Look for the SOLVE signs and registration table.
Link to register: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000RRWsCUAX
Location Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UokZzWoi1mn7VfkX7
Sustainable tips: https://www.solveoregon.org/sustainability

The YEA kickoff to 2020-2021 program year was a success! Our members were able to take part in a beach cleanup event organized by SOLVE Oregon on Saturday, September 27th. We teamed up with individuals and crews from various local organizations, including the Portland Rugby Club, to help make our community a cleaner and divert materials (such as plastics, metal and motor oil) from entering the Willamette River. Plus, we found this activity particularly relevant because it was outdoors and easily allowed for volunteers to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings.

The inspiration for this event came from a brainstorming session held at last year’s YEA kickoff at Rouge Brewing – remember when we could meet at a brewery!?! Please let us know if you have any new ideas or want to get involved in a similar activity in the near future. Contact Mark Trader (YEA Chair) at mark.j.trader@swinerton.com or @oregon_ashrae on Instagram.

August Board of Governors Meeting
2020-08-27 | OR, United States
Time & Location – TBD

Annual Golf Tournament
2020-08-07 06:30 - 15:00 | Langdon Farms, 24377 Airport Rd NE, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
It’s that time of year again! Your Oregon ASHRAE chapter is holding it’s annual Golf Tournament. Help us reach our goal of $15,000 to go toward things like: chapter operations, research promotion, academic student scholarships, and industry promotion. Your involvement is greatly appreciated and helps your ASHRAE chapter have a successful year.
Right now, the registration is open for sponsorship’s and golfers. – Hurry to book your spot. Sponsorship’s are very limited this year.
Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh5ebnn4769ee01e&oseq=&c=9f3e1610-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1&ch=9f4a4b10-bd36-11e8-a84e-d4ae529a7ef1
COVID-19: With the ongoing pandemic, the safety of our membership is at the forefront of our concern. As such, additional safety precautions will be in place at the tournament to mitigate the transmission of infectious aerosols, and to remain in compliance with state mandates as well as health authority recommendations. Due to the nature of the situation, these precautions are subject to change. Additional information will be distributed to participants and sponsors as we approach the event date, to include the most accurate information possible. If you have any questions or concerns, you’re welcome to reach out to your chapter officers.
Thank You to Our 2020 Event Sponsors
