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Region V Chapter Regional Conference
July 25- 27
Member to Member Connection: How to Get Involved in ASHRAE
President's Corner
Dear Members and Friends,
Thank you to everyone who attended our first chapter meeting in October! We had great attendance and received lots of positive feedback about our new location and catering. Our next meeting will be at MadTree on November 19th, from 11:30AM-1:00PM.
As the holidays approach there are many things to look forward to. ASHRAE’s annual Winter Conference will be in Orlando on Feb 8th-12th. Myself and several other board members will be in attendance, and we encourage anyone interested to consider registering on ASHRAE’s website here. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, and I would like everyone to reflect on the quotes below (and prepare to answer the riddle at the next chapter meeting!).
Gratitude is a powerful practice that fosters positivity and resilience in our lives. By taking time to acknowledge the good—whether it’s the support of loved ones, the beauty of nature, or simple everyday moments—we cultivate a deeper sense of contentment and connection.
Thanksgiving, celebrated as a time for reflection and appreciation, serves as a reminder to cherish what we have. This annual tradition encourages us to pause, express our thanks, and share our blessings, reinforcing the bonds that unite us and promoting a spirit of generosity. In a world that often rushes by, embracing gratitude can transform our perspective, helping us to savor life’s richness and enhance our well-being.
“Why did the turkey join a band?” There is a secret reward for the first person who can tell me the answer at the meeting
November Chapter Meeting Details
Date/Time: Tuesday, 11/19 – 11:30am-1:00pm
Speaker: Julia Timberman, P.E.
Topic: Ethics
Location: 3301 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Julia Timberman has worked in the HVAC industry in Columbus, Ohio for 26 years. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. She has a Professional Engineering License in HVAC from the State of Ohio. She has worked as a contractor, a consulting engineer and an outside sales representative. She is currently the ASHRAE Columbus chapter president and the Regional Members Council Representative for Region V.
Open Roles
Research Promotion Committee Chairperson
The Research Promotion Committee manages and supports both the Society-level fundraising and Chapter-level fundraising of the RP Campaign. Traditionally supporting just research, the RP Campaign was expanded 10 years ago to include support of Education & ALI, Endowed Research through ASHRAE Foundation, YEA programs, ASHRAE Scholarships, and the General/Unrestricted fund. Research, the backbone of ASHRAE, remains the primary fund of the program with over $2 million raised for this program annually.
Please let us know if you’re interested in joining our board. We are always looking for volunteers to serve on various committees.
Decarbonization Challenge
Decarbonization Challenge Applications
ASHRAE has renewed their Decarbonization Challenge Fund for 2024-2025. The intent of the program is to receive, review, award, and implement decarbonization projects within a single society year. The deadline for application is November 15th. We highly encourage any local engineers or students who are interested in conducting research or tackling a decarbonization initiative with society funding to apply for a grant. The link to the Decarbonization Challenge is below. Reach out to any of our board members if you need support for your application.