HRC ASHRAE NEWS

Season Pass for 2011/2012 Meeting Schedule

2011-06-03T06:25:00.000-04:00

The DPOR requires the following for continuing education requirements for renewal or reinstatement for your professional license:

"A. Individuals whose licenses expire or who apply to reinstate after March 31, 2010, shall be required to comply with the continuing education provisions of this chapter.

B. Individuals are required to complete at least 16 continuing education credit hours of approved continuing education activities for any license renewal or reinstatement.

C. Continuing education activities shall be deemed to be approved provided the following criteria are met:

Go to this link for the complete requirements

Your local ASHRAE chapter is offering a season pass that will provide 8 hours per year towards this requirement. This is an "inch by inch anythings' a cinch" method to meet the state requirements. This will also allow you to submit one expense report for easy management of cost and all meetings will be on the calendar for pre-planning.

Stay posted as our calendar and line up of seminars comes together by late summer. Please see our poll to the right of this blog and provide us with your feedback.

One thing that is very important to understand is that this is a self regulated process subject to random audit by the DPOR board. As quoted from the requirements:

"Each individual license holder applying for reinstatement shall provide, as part of his reinstatement application, evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements of this chapter. The completion date of continuing education activities submitted in support of a reinstatement application shall not be more than two years old as of the date a complete reinstatement application is received by the board."
Do not be that person that rushes into the bosses office saying that DPOR is asking for continuning education credits and I have to fly to some distant place and spend the weekend or two weekends catching up - as your boss will just be thinking : "Your lack of planning does not constitute emergency on my part" - and calculate the cost on that emergency!?

2011 ASHRAE/IFMA Scholarship Golf Outing

2011-05-11T21:20:00.000-04:00

Sign up now for the 2011 ASHRAE/IFMA Golf Outing and help fund our scholarship funds for ODU and TCC! Click 2011 ASHRAE/IFMA Golf Outing for more information.

ASHRAE Webcast: Ground Source Heat Pumps, Thursday April 21st

2011-05-02T09:23:00.001-04:00

ASHRAE HRC held a live Ground Source Heat Pump webcast at Old Dominion University’s Gornto Hall on April 21st. The webcast featured leading heat pump experts explaining how site, climate, building, HVAC system, and ground characteristics affect ground heat exchanger design, how ground source system design enhances efficiency, and how to avoid design and operations pitfalls. If you missed the webcast, please visit ASHRAE Webcasts where you can register and view the webcast from your personal computer until May 5^th.

Jump Start for Hampton Roads ASHRAE Student Chapter at Old Dominion University

2011-05-02T09:20:00.002-04:00

The Hampton Roads Chapter ASHRAE had a pizza luncheon Thursday, April 14^th for students interested in ASHRAE. Nathan Luetke is a professor for ODU’s Engineering Technology department and has volunteered to become HRC ASHRAE’s student chapter advisor. Nathan has been working with Gary Hayden (HRC ASHRAE past president and active student activities chairman) in starting the student chapter and engaging students interested in ASHRAE. Rob Ainsley, Gary Hayden, and Scott Almond (HRC ASHRAE representatives) teamed up with Nathan to talk with several students and present the benefits of becoming a student member and starting a student chapter. The students were fully engaged in the conversation and eager to chapter operations. We would like to thank Professor Nathan Luetke for stepping into this very important role and all of his great work.

ASHRAE HRC Tours Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

2011-05-02T09:18:00.001-04:00

The Hampton Roads Chapter of ASHRAE conducted a technical tour of the region’s newest healthcare facility Monday evening, April 11^th. The tour included brief, non-commercial presentations by the construction manager and vendor representatives of the mechanical and electrical equipment provided on the project. The tour also included a visit to the central utility plant to view the facility’s chillers, boilers, pumping packages, cooling towers, electrical distribution, and emergency power equipment. We also toured the patient tower penthouses which house the facility’s air handlers, as well as, the hospital’s operating suites and security monitoring room. The evening concluded at a local restaurant where members gathered to network and socialize. We would like to give special thanks to Bob Gutierrez, the project manager for the general contractor, who was instrumental in setting up the tour. We would also like to thank the vendor representatives and tour attendees for their participation.

Tour Pictures

March 2011 Meeting and Awards Luncheon

2011-04-11T16:09:00.000-04:00

Hello ASHRAE Members!

Our March meeting was a huge success with our largest attendance yet. Tom Watson, ASHRAE Society Treasurer, gave a great presentation on the new and exciting things happening at ASHRAE. Additionally, we recognized our 2010 Sponsors for the Research Promotion Night at the Tides Game and our "Energy 4 Kids" events. We look forward to seeing you at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital for a technical tour April 11th.

More Pictures

2011 Chapter Meetings and Events

2011-02-11T07:36:00.000-05:00

We hope everyone is having a great start to the new year. We have had a wonderful start to our 2011 season with a well attended January chapter meeting and a very successful Student Activities event at the ODU/VCU basketball game.

Posted on our website is a flyer of our upcoming chapter and event meeting dates for the rest of the 2010/2011 year. Please visit our website or email us anytime for more details. We look forward to seeing you soon!

ASHRAE HRC's ODU Basketball Student Activity Event Scores Big!!!!!

2011-02-10T17:15:00.000-05:00

We held our 2nd Annual ODU Basketball Student Activities Event on Saturday, January 22nd. We enjoyed pizza, snacks, and beverages while watching the Monarchs take on the VCU Rams. This event helps create student involvement between students and our ASHRAE chapter. We have sold out our tickets two years in a row and want to thank our members, faculty, and students in achieving this success. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Mileta Tomovic for his support and we will see you at next year's event!

October 2010 Chapter Meeting - Energy Plan for City of Norfolk

2010-10-20T22:36:00.002-04:00

Thanks to John Deuel for excellent presentation at October Chapter meeting. John comes from Keeping Norfolk Beautiful.

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2010 E4K Roast - Habitat for Humanity Pictures

2010-10-15T08:52:00.001-04:00

Chefs Larry and Rusty with Habitat's Helen Sommers

Great Event and Great Weather with one week weather postponement. Food was great = Thanks Larry and Rusty!

For more pictures go to this link:
E4K 2010 Curtis Jackson Pictures

E4K Pictures ASHRAE

Photography by Curtis (Thanks Curtis!)

www.photographybycurtis.com

E4K Postponed until Thursday, October 7th!

2010-09-29T16:46:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!

The Energy 4 Kids Pig and Oyster Roast for Habitat for Humanity has been postponed until Thursday, October 7th due to inclement weather. Please check website and blog for update.

Thank you!

President's Message 2010/2011

2010-09-28T11:20:00.000-04:00

Welcome back from the summer hiatus and we are excited for a great 2010/2011 ASHRAE season in the Hampton Roads Chapter. The last several years have been very successful for the Chapter and I look forward to working with the board of governors, committee chairs, and chapter membership in growing the trend of success. I want to recognize last year's Chapter President, Gary Hayden, for his leadership and dedication to the Chapter and local community. Thank you! In addition, thank you to all our officers, committee chairs, volunteers, and event sponsors who supported and contributed to last year's success.

Our major focus this year is to increase chapter membership as well as increasing volunteer support amongst the board of governors and committee chairs. As a result of the hard work from past presidents and board members, we have awarded most board positions and committee chairs, BUT we always need more volunteer support. We are searching for a volunteer candidate who is interested in the Treasurer's position. This position will offer opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as a leadership role amongst your colleagues and peers in the industry. We welcome anyone who is interested in volunteering whether it is for a board position, a chair position, or an event "one and done" position. As ASHRAE members, we are the technical leaders in providing energy efficient buildings for the sustainable future. Many of our members not only use ASHRAE standards on a regular basis, but some serve on Technical Committees that write ASHRAE standards. Please do not hesitate to contact any current board/chair members and ask how you can get involved. You will not regret this opportunity!

Our first chapter meeting will be the 3rd Annual ASHRAE/IFMA "E4K" Pig and Oyster Roast Event for Habitat for Humanity to help improve their facilities' energy efficiency. The event is this Thursday, September 30th from 4pm to 8pm at Talbot Hall in Norfolk, VA where we will have amazing food, cold refreshments, live entertainment, and fun times. Please visit our website for more details.

Subsequent chapter meetings will provide a look into industry trends through technical presentations by knowledgeable speakers, possible project tour for a "hands-on" experience, satellite broadcast, scholarship golf tournament, research promotion "Night at the Park" fundraiser, and ASHRAE/IFMA Holiday party this December. Event dates and topics are under construction and will be available in the near future. Our technical sessions offer a great opportunity for you to earn Continuing Education credits for your career development.

Our success comes from you and we depend on your feedback. Please contact me or any board members should you have any questions, comments, or require additional information. Our communication to the membership will be through the chapter website, the chapter blog, and an occasional email blast. Please bookmark us in your favorites and see you at our chapter meetings and events.

Thank you,

Rob Ainsley

ODU Engineering - Summer Camp Scholarships

2010-06-18T09:04:00.000-04:00

HRC ASHRAE is pleased to announce a contest for 3 scholarships for middle school students to the ODU Engineering Summer Camp for Family and Friends of ASHRAE Members.

Students shall meet the eligibility requirements as specified by the ODU entrance forms and apply for selection based on a contest. The contest will be to provide a 8.5 x 11 drawing/ schematic of the students heating and air conditioning system where they live. Drawings are to be prepared unassisted with a pledge statement from the student stating that the work is theirs. No computerized drawings will be accepted. The students name, address and phone number as well as e-mail address if available and pledge statement will be placed in lower right hand side of drawing. No other identifying names will be allowed on the drawing.

Pledge Statement: I __________________ drew this drawing.

Drawings that do not have this information in lower right hand side will be disqualified.

Drawings are to be mailed: Gary Hayden, P.E. 531 West 24th Street, Norfolk VA 23517

Selection will be made by 2 school teachers independent of ASHRAE and names will be covered during selection process. The final 5 will be contacted by phone and asked questions about their drawing to decide the final 3.

Questions = e-mail: hrcashrae@gmail.com

Post Mark DEADLINE: July 15th 2010

Camp Session: August 2 - 6 2010

2010 Spring Golf Tournament - Sleepy Hole

2010-05-25T18:03:00.000-04:00

Thanks to all our supporters and those that played in this years Spring Golf Tournament for our scholarship fund. We had great weather and fun was had by all.

Go here for more pictures

2010-05-14T11:27:00.000-04:00

The Solar Panels for St. Mary's are up and the system is working! Thanks to all the volunteers from the Pig Roast all the way to the end with the carrying out of the empty boxes that the solar tubes arrived in.

A special thanks to our partner IFMA, St. Mary's Maintenance Staff, Solar Panel's Plus and Discount Plumbing for product and installation assistance.

Go to link below for more pictures of install day
Solar Panel Install Day - St. Mary's

March Chapter Meeting News

2010-03-14T14:05:00.000-04:00

Jim Pfefferkorn spoke on Mission Critical Facilities infrastructure designs. It was a very interesting topic and he shared both his experiences as well as rules of thumb that left everyone with the information needed to get off to a good start with what is expected to be involved in this type of design and planning work.

ODU Basketball Game - Student Chapter Event 2010

2010-02-09T21:23:00.000-05:00

The ODU Basketball Game Student night was fun for all. Make plans to be a part of this event next year!

http://picasaweb.google.com/HRCASHRAE/HRCASHRAEODUBasketballNight2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDgpfr6x6bo2gE#5436433028186175538

ODU Engineering Student Night - Basketball Hospitality - Feb 3rd

2010-01-26T08:42:00.000-05:00

HRC ASHRAE has put together a great opportunity for our membership to get to know ODU engineering students as well as a way to promote a student chapter that we have been striving to re-establish.

We are quickly approaching the night of the game, please Go to our website for more details: http://hamptonroads.ashraechapters.org/

Thanks for your support!

ODU Scholarship Recipient

2010-01-06T09:05:00.000-05:00

ODU / HRC ASHRAE awarded the Gordon Webster Zipperer III Endowed Scholarship to Jeffery Remich.

The Gordon Webster Zipperer III Endowed Scholarship was established by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (HRC-ASHRAE). The purpose of this scholarship is to promote, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning engineering education at Old Dominion University. Must be a full-time undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be a rising senior or in senior year. Preference is given to student membership in the ODU Student Chapter of ASHRAE.

November Chapter Meeting

2009-11-22T16:16:00.000-05:00

The November Chapter Meeting presentation was by Steve Lowe on Cooling Towers. Steve did a great job and Dan Pettway said it was one of the best presentations that he had seen at a Chapter meeting.

2009 October Chapter Meeting

2009-10-12T19:53:00.000-04:00

HRC ASHRAE thanks Dr. Andrew Persily for his excellent presentation today and spending time with us during his holiday. The turnout was outstanding, and I think everyone enjoyed catching up with each other. Next month plan for an early "thanksgiving" dinner.

E4K - 2009 - It's a WRAP

2009-10-08T10:41:00.000-04:00

The pig roast was a lot of fun and the food and fellowship was just great!!

Check this link for pictures:

E4K 2009 Pictures

And more pictures to come.....

E4K - 2009 is Underway

2009-10-07T09:06:00.000-04:00

The pig is cooking and everything is in place for a great day! Hope you are planning to make it out and enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

2009 ASHRAE/IFMA Pig Roast

2009-09-16T23:15:00.000-04:00

Well the Pig Roast planning is all finished and the sign up sheets are out! So please consider being a sponsor. Our Energy For Kids program this year will be to provide funding to do energy improvements at ForKids homes.

Rusty will be cooking like last year his BBQ Pork Butts, and this year we are also adding a famous Chicken recipe from Cornell University called Cornell Chicken. And Rusty is also planning a few other tasty surprises.

So - lets get those sponsorships rolling in !

First Chapter Meeting - Sept 14th 2009

2009-09-14T15:58:00.000-04:00

Today was our first chapter meeting and we had excellent attendance, food and speaker. Please see a few pictures from the event.