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Join us for the ASHRAE Region I Historical Committee Workshop 2018 to learn about the historian's responsibilities, PAOE criteria, awards, and more. Contact Stanley M. Westhoff for more information.
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Region I History Committee Workshop 2018 Contact Information Regional Historian: Stanley M. Westhoff Tel.: 518-587-1949 Email: stanley.westhoff@verizon.net
Region I Chapters • Chapter name and Charter date Bi-State Boston Central New York Champlain Valley Connecticut Granite State Long Island Maine New Jersey New York Niagara Frontier Northeast Rhode Island Rochester Twin Tiers 1985 February 8, 1912 May 28, 1941 October 2, 1970 June 1940 January 1987 1957 1972 1952 October 24, 1911 1919 1950 1959 1956 September 23, 1977
Workshop Agenda • Introductions/Sign-In • Historian's Responsibilities • PAOE Criteria/Reporting • Awards • Questions/Answers/Evaluation
ASHRAE’S Mission To advance the arts and science of HVAC&R to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world
ASHRAE Organization • 57,000 Members • 206 Chapters • 14 Regions Make up the ASHRAE Organization
Historical Committee • The Historical Committee is a General Standing Committee of the Society and operates under the direction of the Publishing and Education Council
Society Historical Committee • One Chair • One Vice-Chairs • Total of seven members • One consultant • Regional Historians are the • corresponding members
Historical Committee Responsibilities • Research into the history of HVAC&R • Conduct historical seminars and other events • Encourage publication of historical articles • Encourage collection of items of historical significance • Maintain a repository and catalog of literature of historical significance • Provide guidance to Chapter historians
Chapter HistorianManagement by Objectives - MBO • DEFINITION: • Objectives are things which are achieved, such as a manual, a product, sales, a plan, employee morale --things which are business results.
Chapter Historian Management by Objectives - MBO • CHARACTERISTICS: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timetable
Chapter Historian Plan Your Chapter History Night Program • July: Set Meeting Schedule • August: Contact Speakers and Make Arrangements • Send your program schedule to Regional Historian by September • Publish the schedule in the news letter and email to Chapter members. • Prepare a historical display for the meeting.
Chapter Meetings Should Avoid: • Politics • Trade (Sales/Business Transactions) • Commercialism • Religion
Speaker Protocol • Treat Speakers & Distinguished Lecturers as Special Guests • Identify Equipment/Audiovisual Needs • Prepare Introduction Materials • Time Allotted/Program Planned • Audience Size, Room Size and Expectations • Maximize Speaker’s Full Schedule • Confirm Transportation, Lodging, and Remuneration • Send a Thank you Letter
Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) • PAOE recognizes and rewards members who perform activities to support ASHRAE initiatives The PAOE Newsletter, Instructions, and Award Descriptions are available at www.ashrae.org
Awards for History • Lou Flagg Award • The Lou Flagg historical Award recognizes the vital role historians play in identifying and preserving the accomplishments of members and the industry. • It is presented at the Society annual Conference to the individual who prepares the most outstanding historical presentation. • Gold Ribbon Award • This Award was approved by Honors and Awards Committee and BOD in 1981. • The Gold Ribbon is awarded to Chapters for mounting on their chapter banner. • The certificate is presented to the Chapter Historian.
Awards for History • Region I Gordie Root Award • This Award for History was approved by Region I Ex-Com in 2007 in honor of Gordon Root. The Gordie Root plaque is awarded to the Chapter Historian for exceptional performance and to the satisfaction of the DRC and the Regional Historian.
Where to Get More Information • Your Regional Historian • ASHRAE Staff • Emily Sigman History Web Page at http://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/historical-committee • Manual of Chapter Operations (MCO) • Historians Guide • The Historical Committee Reference Manual • The Historical Committee Manual of Procedures Online at www.ashrae.org