Golden Gavel ’72-’73 James Beach Jack Thompson Award ’10-’11 Keith Reihl ’12-’13 Alan Neely ’12-’13 Alan Neely

President’s Message

Summer is here! The ASHRAE fiscal year is coming to an end and our local chapter is on break until the August meeting. I cannot believe how quickly the year went by. Our chapter had a banner year. We averaged just under 100 people per meeting. We exceeded our Research Promotion (fundraising) goal of $63,000. We have established a Scholarship Endowment that, when fully funded, will produce scholarship money on an annual basis. We have resurrected a YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) group that had been

dormant for a couple of years. And those are just some highlights…. It appears that the momentum is carrying over into next year. Programs are already being nailed down for the Fall, and we have the Society President scheduled to visit for one of our Spring meetings. We will have our second annual skeet shoot and Top Golf events in the Fall. And there will be more. Please contact Michael Langton for more information on our Summer Planning Session if you would like to be involved. And finally, having completed the year as chapter president, I have a few closing thoughts. Serving in ASHRAE at the chapter level has been one of the most valuable experiences of my career. ASHRAE has offered leadership “training” that the workplace would rarely offer. In addition, I was given the

opportunity to network with other industry leaders that I, otherwise, would have never crossed paths with. ASHRAE service has produced industry friends and memories that I will never forget. At times, the commitment was a bit overwhelming since I actually have a life outside of work. But in hindsight, the time, effort, and sacrifice that goes into a wonderful organization like this was well worth it (just don’t contact my wife for a second opinion). Thank you all for supporting our chapter this year. Please offer the same support to our future leaders! See you in August! I forgot what it was like to show up at a meeting with no responsibilities. Elliot Millican, P.E. 2014-2015 ASHRAE Houston President

Meeting Minutes

ASHRAE Technology for a Better Environment

REGION VIII HOUSTON CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES ASHRAE Mission: To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve

humanity and promote a sustainable world. ASHRAE Vision: ASHRAE will be the global leader, the foremost source of technical and educational information, and the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth in the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and

refrigerating.

I. Open Meeting/Introductions - called to order at 10:00 at HESS. In attendance Elliot, Kimberly, Michael, Bill, Kenneth, June, Bruce, Alan, John, Brian, Mitchell II. Business

A. Pres. – Elliot Millican 1. PAOE! – Deadline ~June 15 to get them in 2. MBO’s

i. You’ve got to be communicating with your RVC. ii. We competed for GG.

iii. Membership Campaign: Progress? 3. Fort Worth CRC – April 23-25, Congrats to everyone on a good year! 4. Tabletop today? - PowerVac 5. YEA mentors for late May or early June YEA Happy Hour. – Next Thursday May 28th, Past

presidents mixer, St. Danes B. Pres. Elect/Programs- Michael Langton

1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. –Michael suggested to bring special speaker for planning session and cost associated with it.

Discussion. Alan made motion, Bruce seconded. Vote. Didn’t recieve majority vote. 3. July Planning session. 4. Energy Code seminar – topic on hold. 5. New Code adoption for City – any update? – still waiting

i. possible program this summer??? – maybe do a tour instead ii. Late July or early August.

C. Vice President/RP – Kimberly Thompson 1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. Scholarship Endowment discussion. Bruce made a motion to earmark funding for

scholarship endowment and finalize the draft wording. Bill seconded. Majority vote and passed.

3. Here comes Challenge! 4. How close are we to 100 donors?

E. Treasurer - Bill Chalmers - Money/Budget/account balance

1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. – Chapter in good financial standing 3. – Event dates discussion

D. Secretary – Kenneth Shifflett

1. –Electronic Funds Transfer? 2. Forwarders: info@ashraehouston.org

E. PAOE Czar - Dave Schurk- Not in attendance

1. He needs PAOE from you.

G. Membership - Kurt McCulloch – Not in attendance 1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. Calling campaign in progress to overdue members…. 3. Target people that would benefit from ASHRAE membership. Let’s form a committee to aid

in this effort.

H. Student Activities - June Johnston - 1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. ASHRAE Design Competition – How was spring presentation? - Good, Final presentation

August 4 3. ACE Mentor Program – Pursue involvement next year. 4. – Getting set up to do membership next year

I. Historian - Bruce Flaniken-

1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. Any other updates?

J. YEA – Mitchell Campbell with Roessler

1. Communicate with RVC monthly and copy Elliot. 2. Basketball tournament summary. – Big success, almost broke even. About 100 people there. 3. Create a PE test review file. 4. Get established PP’s to talk about personal benefits of ASHRAE involvement – Late May or

Early June. 5. YEA event topic - Career path consultation consisting of panelists from each area of the

industry. 6. –Happy hour next Thursday @ St Danes

N. R In Refrigeration- Steve Roche – Not in attendance O. Sustainability - Brain Dunne - Q. Webmaster - John Walik - Open discussion.

1. Great Job with Tabletop sponsors. R. Newsletter Editor- John Walik-

Next HAR deadline is June 15! S. Honors and Awards – Alan Neely. - Very successful year. T. Product Directory – Brandon Williams – Not in attendance

1. Profit of $12K. Outstanding work! 2. Time to get working on next year’s issue! – Need new volunteer

U. Chaplin – Don Nye - open discussion. – Not in attendance IV. Close of Meeting 10:55

Last Month’s Meeting

Dr. Andrey Livchak with Halton (center) our May 2015 Speaker standing with Mike Langton (left) / President Elect and Elliot Millican / President 2014-2015 (right).

In With The New – 2015-2016 ASHRAE Houston Officers

Presenting ASHRAE Houston’s 2015-2016 Board Of Officers: Kevin Gardner / Secretary, Elliot Millican / Past President 2014-2015, Bill Chalmers / Vice President, Mike Langton / President, Kimberly Thompson / President-Elect, Kenneth Shifflett / Treasurer

Past President Elliot Millican (right) receiving The Presidential Pin from Mike Langton / New President.

TableTop Sponsor

The ASHRAE Houston Chapter gratefully acknowledges our May 2015 Table Top Sponsor Power Vac America with Michele Whitehead.

Bartos IndustriesBurner Combustion Systems

CarrierClimatec

Cougar SalesFlexmaster

HD Grant CompanyHTS Texas

Hunton GroupJL Powell & Associates

Johnson ControlsKratos Southwest

Lashley & AssociatesPittsburgh Corning Insulation

Roessler EquipmentStraus SystemsTravis Brothers

Vicon Equipment

Past Presidents Nite Sponsors

Spring 2015 Golf Sponsors

A special Thank you to our sponsors for making the 2015 ASHRAE Houston Spring Golf Tournament a huge success:

• Dinner Sponsor – Texas AirSystems • Tailgate Sponsors – JCI and Lashley & Associates • Beverage Sponsor – Carrier • Putting Sponsor – Straus Systems • Tiger Drive Sponsor – Shah Smith and Associates • 9 Hole Flag Sponsors – HTS, Hunton Trane, Carrier • Tee Box Sponsors – HD Grant Company, Vicon

Equipment, Texas AirSystems, Straus Systems, Roessler Equipment, I.A. Naman +Associates, Wylie Consulting Engineers, Distribaire, Mitsubishi, JCI, Dominion Interests, KCI/Redding Linden Burr, Kitz Corporation, Automated Logic, HTS, Carrier, Hunton Trane, Graves Mechanical, GOES Heating Systems, and Kraton.

Thank you also to all of the participants of the tournament. Because of all of you we are well on our way to meet our required contribution to ASHRAE Research and Resource Promotion for the year. As many of you know, a lot of money contributed to research comes back to our Region for research projects. Thanks, _______________________________________________ Kimberly M. Thompson / Research Promotion Chair

Young Engineers in ASHRAE

The Young Engineers of ASHRAE has become a very successful group over the past few years for the Houston Chapter. The YEA group was formed to enhance member benefits for young professional ASHRAE members by giving them the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the industry, as well as socialize and network with other young professionals. Once a month, the members of YEA meet for lunch or happy hour. During these meetings members are able to talk with their fellow young professionals, meet new young professionals in the industry, as well as discuss the current happenings in the industry. These meetings are a great way for members to learn as well as teach others what they have learned about the industry. YEA also offers a few larger events each year. Lunch-and-learn events happen a few times a year in which different companies lecture and give tours of their facility and products, providing a better hands-on understanding. YEA is always welcoming new young professionals in the HVAC industry to participate. If you or anyone you know may be interested in getting involved, please contact Mitchell Campbell at 713-782-2701 or mitchellc@recohvac.com Mitchell Campbell / Alex Roessler Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair

Editor Walik’s Note: Mitchell Campbell, our YEA Chair, was in Atlanta for some HVAC classes. Below is a summary of the learning opportunity and a few photos that Mitchell took. ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Training June 15th-17th at the ASHRAE HQ in Atlanta, GA (a LEED Platinum facility). Provides intensive, practical training for HVAC designers and others involved in the delivery of HVAC services. In three days, gain practical skills and knowledge in designing, installing and maintaining HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use. Next classes in Sept & Oct. https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/hvac-design-training Mitchell Campbell / YEA Chair

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Membership

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Membership is open to any person associated with the field

including indoor air quality, building design and operation, and environmental control for food processing and industry.

Membership in ASHRAE allows access to information about state-of-the-art HVAC&R

technology and provides many opportunities to participate in the development of that technology. Participation is available locally, through chapters, and through membership on

Society committees, such as standards projects committees, which are responsible for the development of standards, and technical committees which advise the Society on research

needs, emerging technologies, and technical matters.

To join renew or update your membership go to https://www.ashrae.org/ and look for the Membership Tab on the top right side of the page.

New ASHRAE Houston Members for the June HAR Issue:

Submitted by Kurt McCulloch – Membership Chairman

Name Company Or School Member Or Student

Sami Bani Al Faisal PAE/NASA JSC Member

Trey Green Member/YEA

Alex Roessler Roessler Equipment Member/YEA

Kapil Upadhyaya Kirksy Architecture Member/YEA

Brandon Owston TTG Member/YEA

Magdaleno Guerrero Brewer Escalante Member*/YEA

Matt Chestnut Merfish Pipe & Supply Member*/YEA

Name Company Or School Member Or Student

Robert Setzekorn Merfish Pipe & Supply Member

Steve Robbins

ASKCO Member*

Donald Booker Texas Air Systems Member

Shelby Sims Rice University Member

Sherri Gibson American Air Filter Member

Matthew Wilson Ku Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Member*/YEA

Michael Louis Frey Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Member/YEA

Off The Cuff

Yup. Says it all right there.

TableTop SponsorsAugust

Bartos IndustriesSeptember

October

November

Hunton Group

January

February

March

April

May

Distribaire, Inc.

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Past Presidents Night

No Meeting - Get Under the MistleToe

Roessler Equipment

Hunton Group

Powervac Of America

Cougar Sales

Open The Books For Student Night

It's Only $150 Clams.

December

Sold OUT! Thanks to our Past and Future Sponsors

Position Name TelePhonePresident Elliot Millican (713) 580-8817

President Elect Michael Langton (832) 328-1010

Vice President Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Treasurer Bill Chalmers (713) 924-2417

Secretary Kenneth Shifflett (713) 266-1761

Past President 2013-2014 Mike Donovan (832) 328-1010

Technology Transfer Michael Langton (832) 328-1010

Resource Promotion Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Programs Michael Langton (832) 328-1010

"R" in ASHRAE Steve Roche (281) 292-6842

Honors & Awards Bryan Bagley (713) 237-8900

Historian Chase Williamson (832) 342-7004

Historian Emeritus Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

Roster & Product Directory Brandon Williams (713) 983-6500

Education & Student Activities June Johnston (832) 444-7258

Advocacy Jerry Garcia (713) 780-7563

Membership Promotion Kurt McCulloch (713) 328-3775

Chaplain Don Nye (713) 580-8870

Chaplain Emeritus Hank Fry (713) 774-4922

Sustainability Brian Dunne (713) 933-1001

Young Engineers In ASHRAE Mitchell Campbell (713) 782-2701

Young Engineers In ASHRAE Alex Roessler (713) 782-2701

Board of Governors Mike Donovan (832) 328-1010

Board of Governors Don Nye (713) 580-8870

Board of Governors Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

Board of Governors John Walik (713) 462-8888

Attendance & Reception Adam Castillo (713) 266-3900

Attendance & Reception Tarynbeth Pilutti (832) 328-1010

C.I.C Delegate Keith Reihl (713) 459-1044

C.I.C Delegate Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

C.R.C. Delegate Michael Langton (832) 328-1010

C.R.C Alternate Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

PAOE Administrator David Schurk (832) 328-1010

Photographer Skip Williams (713) 782-2701

Photographer Valerie Roberts (281) 500-8136

Editor, Hot Air Recorder John Walik (713) 830-4523

Webmaster John Walik (713) 830-4523

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