On Friday, January 23, 8:00 am, our chapter leadership will be hosting a "Principal's Breakfast" for the consulting engineering community. We have parsed our membership list, and have invited at least one person from each firm represented in our membership list. If you manage to see this information and are part of a firm that does not receive an invitation, please contact Jack Hopkins (jhopkins@appeng.com) for inclusion to the event. The location will be the Gourmet's Market in Bearden, 5107 Kingston Pike. An omelet bar will be sponsored by the chapter.
Our goal for this event will be to listen to this sector of our membership and gain insight on how ASHRAE is doing as a local chapter and as a national Society. Are ASHRAE Standards helping you in your work? How is the energy code working for you? Do you like our speakers? How's the meat loaf?
Please come ready to let us know your thoughts. We have planned a limited agenda, with the idea that listening to input will be the main event.
Our leadership panel will consist of Jack Hopkins, chapter president; Nancy McBee, president-elect; and Jeff DeLong, treasurer and upcoming president-elect. Tom Werkema, ex Society Vice President, will also be present - Tom has great communication pathways to our national Society leadership. We hope that this input will help guide and improve our chapter during the coming years.
Please RSVP to Jack Hopkins via e-mail by Wednesday, January 21, to reserve your place at the breakfast. We will need to get an accurate count by that date to order food.
December is Research Month!
Our December meeting will be Research Promotion month, a time for us to recognize our major contributors. The past year was a very good year for research. We exceeded our goal by 14%, raising a total of $23,634.00. Our chapter took home the Full Circle, High Five, Challenge, and Chuck Koptis awards for our efforts. We had 42 contributors of over $200.00 each, with one member giving a grand total of $1,276.00. All of this can be attributed to the generosity of the chapter and to the diligence of the tireless calling committee.
The calling committee for the past year included John Sealy, Walter Law, Jon Driskill, David Kaminsky, Myron Carter, Phil Newby, and Andrew Meyers. They have all agreed to serve once again, and with the addition of Nancy McBee, this should be another banner year. When they call, please reach deep into your pockets and contribute generously.
50th Anniversary Gala
On November 13, 2014, the East Tennessee Chapter of ASHRAE celebrated our 50th Anniversary at the Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over 115 members, special guests, and society officers were present, including ASHRAE Society President Tom Phoenix.
A number of chapter artifacts were on display, including original organizational documents, handbooks and technical manuals, and the very first edition of our chapter's newsletter - The Hillbilly Herald.
We were entertained during the social hour by Fredda Temples, who has played for our chapter on a number of occasions. The River Room was our gathering place prior to dinner and the program, and it served as a beautiful location.
We have had 48 chapter presidents over the last 50 years, and 23 of them were in attendance. A past presidents photograph was taken to commemorate the occasion.
A 25-minute video of our chapter history was presented during the program. Narrated by current historian Alan Hasemeyer, it included original documents, interviews, and many photographs of our members and past events.
The evening included a personal interview of charter member Wayne Rose, and concluded with several past presidents describing what ASHRAE has meant to their careers and professional lives.
Student Chapter News!
The ASHRAE Student Chapter has been hard at work this year recruiting new members on campus. The picture above shows student group and local chapter members on campus helping recruit at a freshman in engineering seminar. We expect great things this year and can’t wait to for the lecture series to start which is all done through the volunteer efforts of our local chapter. If you have any interest in helping volunteer to give lectures or help the student chapter in any way please reach out to Scott Hacker scott.hacker@irco.com
Horseshoe Tournament & Pep Rally - YEA!
YEA Chair Andrew Bosse reports that a Horseshoe Tournament and UT Pep Rally will be held October 2nd, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Toddy's Backdoor Tavern, 4951 Kingston Pike (Bearden Area). The cost will be $10.00, and it will cover burgers and dogs. It will not cover burps and beers. This will be a joint event with the YEA-Compatible Construction Leadership Council.
It is preferred that you sign up in two-person teams, but individuals will be paired together at the event. Door prizes and cash prizes will be awarded! Come get fired up for a great win over the Florida Gators.
Please note that Toddy's does not take credit cards, but they do have an ATM available. This event has become a favorite over the years. Hope you will join us!
Please RSVP to Andrew Bosse by Friday, September 26th. Call 898-0879, or email andrew.bosse@irco.com with any questions.
Chapters Regional Conference
Our chapter was well represented at the Region VII Chapters Regional Conference this July. The conference was held in New Orleans, and twelve members of our Chapter were in attendance.
Activities included a technical seminar, a welcome party at Pat O’Bryan’s on Bourbon Street, committee workshops, and of course, lengthy business meetings. Most of us found a way to enjoy some time in the French Quarter during breaks.
The Awards Luncheon was very rewarding for the East Tennessee Chapter. Scott Hacker and Andrew Bosse received a first place award for student activities, as did Wayne Doane for research promotion. Wayne also received a Full Circle Chevron for research, and an Endowment Chevron for research. Nancy McBee received a first place award for increasing on-line transactions, and a second place award for membership promotion. Tom Werkema received a first place technology award for his highly energy-efficient home.
Finally, 2012/2013 President Bill Jacoby received the Presidential Award of Excellence for our Chapter, with "Special Citation" and the "Star" Award. Our chapter finished second in the Region, just a few points behind the West Virginia Chapter. Although Bill was not present, it was special to see Bill's father, George Jacoby accept awards for Bill.
New Orleans was a great time for all, and we look forward to another great CRC in Memphis next summer!
Our 50th Anniversary
Our 50th Anniversary will be observed this coming November, and we hope that you will save the date! Although he is stepping down as president, Bill Jacoby will continue to lead the 50th Committee, which has already been making plans for the program.
The event will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville. While the details are yet to be announced, we are planning a great social time, entertainment, food, and program. Incoming Society President Tom Phoenix has been confirmed for the meeting. We will have photos, memorabilia, and a multi-media program to share with all that attend.
The 50th Committee includes Bill Jacoby (Chair), Historian Alan Hasemeyer, Nancy McBee, Tom Pace, Jeff DeLong, and Jack Hopkins. They will be working through the summer on plans. Should you have have ideas, old photos, programs, or any other items of interest, please contact any person on the committee.
We look forward to seeing you in November!
One Hot Item Here!
Show your ASHRAE pride with an East Tennessee Chapter ASHRAE coffee mug. With our 50th Anniversary approaching quickly, these are sure to be a hot item! Cost for each mug is $10.00 each. They will make wonderful gifts to people in our industry, and they are a great way to promote membership. To order a mug, contact Nancy McBee at nmcbee@trane.com