Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Workshop

2014Contact Information

Regional Vice Chair:Telephone: Email:

Regional CTTC Support

Contact Information

Regional Program Chair:Tel.: Email:

Regional Refrigeration Chair:Tel.: Email:

Regional GGAC Chair:Tel.: Email:

Workshop Agenda

• Introductions/Sign-In• CTTC Responsibilities• Chapter Programs• Distinguished Lecturer Program• PAOE Criteria/Reporting• CTTC Award Programs• Refrigeration• 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

• 53,000+ Members• 176 Chapters • 44 Sections• 14 Regions

Make up the ASHRAE Organization

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC)

• The Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC) is a General Standing Committee of the Society and operates under the direction of the Board of Directors and Members Council

Society Chapter Technology Transfer Committee

• One Chair• Two Vice-Chairs• Fourteen Regional Vice-Chairs• BOD ex-officio and Coordinating Officer• One Programs Coordinator• One Communications Coordinator• Three non-voting Consultants– One Refrigeration– One Technical– One Energy

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Responsibilities

Reports to Members Council Identifies and Develops Resources for Chapter

ProgramsCoordinates Dissemination of Technical

Information to ChaptersPromotes and Administers Award Programs

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Responsibilities, Cont.

Coordinate Input to the Society from Chapters on Standards, Publications, Handbooks, and Position Papers/Statements

Coordinate Chapter Refrigeration Activities Develop, Maintain and Distribute a Regional Speaker’s List Assist CTTC Chairs with PAOE Reporting Attend Chapters Regional Conference and Conduct CTTC

Workshops Promote Continuing Education Activities at the Chapter

Level

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Chapter Chair Duties

• Provide Relevant Programs• Coordinate distribution of Technical and industry

related information• Promote CTTC & Refrigeration Awards – Dan Mills, Technology Awards, Refrigeration “R in

ASHRAE,” Chapter Program Star, Comfort Cooling, and Milton W. Garland Award Programs

• Assist Chapter Refrigeration Chair with Refrigeration Activities

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Management 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.• See the Chapter CTTC Chair MBO Guide for

additional information

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Management by Objectives - MBO

• CHARACTERISTICS:

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Timetable

Why Do People Attend Chapter Meetings?

• Receive and Transmit Technical Information• Develop Knowledge of Problems and Solutions• Meet Members and Others in the Same Field• Opportunities for Leadership• Fellowship, Enjoyment and Fun!

Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Plan Your Chapter Programs

• April: Set Meeting Schedule • May: First Meeting/Conduct Survey• July: Develop/Budget Programs • August: Contact Speakers and Make

Arrangements • Use the CTTC Chapter Chair Calendar available

at www.ashrae.org/cttc. Send your program schedule to CTTC RVC before October.

PLAN YOUR CHAPTER PROGRAMS USE THE CHAPTER PROGRAM SURVEY

• Used by CTTC In Development of Programs • Use as Planning Tool for Programs• Use to Survey Member Needs/Interests• Find Online Survey at www.ashrae.org/cttc or

develop your own

PLAN YOUR CHAPTER PROGRAMS• Publish Annual Program Schedule in Chapter

Newsletter Each Month • Determine Each Speaker's Needs• Publicize Speaker’s Information (bio & topic

summary) with Photo in Newsletter Prior to Meeting

• Provide Monthly Meeting Reminder – Before meeting via phone calls and e-mail

Chapter Meetings Should Avoid:

• Politics • Trade (Sales/Business Transactions)• Commercialism• Religion

COMMERCIALISM

…the promotion of one’s company or proprietary interest, is prohibited at chapter and regional events. There shall be no implication that ASHRAE approves or endorses a product or system because of claims of compliance with ASHRAE standards or for any other reason.

Visit www.ashrae.cttc for ASHRAE’s Commercialism Policy and Guidelines

Professional Development Hours (PDH’s)

• Chapters must comply with the Continuing Education Requirements in their state, province, or country

• A Certificate of Attendance Template for use by chapters is available at https://www.ashrae.org/society-groups/committees/cttc-program-resources

• Hard copy, blank Certificates of Attendance may be ordered at http://www.ashrae.org/chaptersupplies

Meeting Location and Facilities

• Schedule Consistent Meeting Dates and Time • Provide a Convenient Location • Ensure Adequate Space for Audience• Check out Audiovisual/Lighting Control Equipment

in Advance • Ensure Adequate Climate Control System and

Good Lighting• Ensure Unobstructed Views to Speaker/Podium

Speaker Protocol

• Treat Speakers & Distinguished Lecturers as Special Guests

• Identify Equipment/Audiovisual Needs

• Prepare Introduction Materials

• Plan for Program Time Allotted

• Audience Size, Room Size and Expectations

• Maximize Speaker’s Full Schedule

• Confirm Transportation, Lodging, and Remuneration

• Send a Thank you Letter

After Each Chapter Program

• Have members complete Program Evaluations after each meeting– Locate form at www.ashrae.org/cttc

Chapter Programs Resources

1. ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers www.ashrae.org/distinguishedlecturers

2. See Chapter Programs Resources at www/ashrae.org/cttc

Additional Chapter Programs Resources

3. Professional Liability Insurance Carrier/Firms4. BOMA – www.boma.org5. SMACNA – www.smacna.org6. Municipal/State Building Officials7. AIA Institute – www.aia.org8. MCAA – www.mcaa.org

Monthly Program Topics/Formats

1. Panel Programs or Forums2. Technical Tours/Field Trips3. Technical/Research Talks4. Student/Membership Promotion5. Annual CTTC Webcast6. All Day Chapter Seminars7. Co-Sponsored Conferences/Seminar8. National Engineers Week9. Non-Technical Talk10. Joint Meetings - USGBC/AIA11. Facilities Management12. Community Service Activities

Technical Talks

• ASHRAE Energy Efficiency Standards• Indoor Air Quality • Ventilation/Fans /Pumping Systems • Building Moisture Control• Refrigeration• Life Safety (liability/codes)• BacNet/Communications Protocol• Commissioning

Panel Forum

• Contractor/Engineer/Architect/Owner/Code Official/Developer

• May Draw Largest Attendance• Can be Very Entertaining and Educational

Field Trips

University Research Labs Food Processing Facilities

Application InstallationsLaboratories Plant Tours

Breweries Clean Rooms

Seminars/Conferences

• One or Two Per Year• Valuable in Promoting ASHRAE• Technical Seminars • Co-sponsored Conferences

Research Talks• ASHRAE Research (Research

Administration Committee Members)

• University Research• Trade Association Research• Private Research

Joint Meetings

• Other Nearby Chapters

• Other Societies (engineering, technical, architects, construction, contracting, trade, CSMPS/SMPS)

Mini Trade Shows• Chapter Sponsored

Equipment Expositions• Tend to be Good for

Chapter Membership and Bank Account

• Some Restrictions Apply• Consult Manual of Chapter

Operations for Guidelines

Chapter Product Shows

• Maximum of Three Displays (4 x 8 table)• No Restrictions on Number of Products• Cannot Interfere with Chapter Meeting• No Discussion of Product during Program• Disclaimer Posted in Display Area and Listed in

Published Announcements• Consult Manual of Chapter Operations for

Guidelines

Young Members

• Meeting or Technical Program Targeted to the Interests of Young Members

• Young Member Breakfast, Luncheon, Night, Sports Day, Picnic, etc.

• Career Mentoring by Senior Chapter Members

• Professional Development Seminars• Member of MP Committee and YEA

Committee to sit on CTT Committee

Non-technical Talks• Leadership Skills• Legal Issues (owner, architect, engineer,

contractor, manufacturer, sales agent)– Check with local Bar Association/Professional

Liability Insurance firms for speakers• Research and Membership Promotion Nights• Building Manager/Owner Problems

ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers Program - Benefits

(www.ashrae.org/distinguishedlecturers)

• Chapter receives excellent lecturer to speak on relevant subjects of interest

• Opportunity for joint participation of chapters and sister organizations

• Opportunity for AIA & GBCI Continuing Education Credits for approved presentations

• Society pays lecturer’s transportation to city of event• Opportunities to work with other Chapters to

combine DL visits

Distinguished Lecturers ProgramChapter Responsibilities:

• Complete Participation Form and submit to RVC for transmission to ASHRAE Headquarters.RVC approval is required for ASHRAE-paid visits

• Promote DL visit as a special event• Reimburse DL for hotel, local transportation, and meals• Prepare Attendance Certificates for distribution to attendees

Distinguished Lecturers ProgramChapter Responsibilities:

• Complete the Distinguished Lecturer Event Summary Critique (Available at www.ashrae.org/distinguishedlecturers)

• Distribute the DL Evaluation Form to all attendees

• Collect at the end of the meeting

• Compile the attendee rating on the Event Summary Critique

• Send completed Event Summary Critique to your CTTC RVC and ASHRAE HQ

• CTTC needs your feedback to continue to improve the DL Program

Distinguished Lecturers Program

HQ Responsibilities: • When Participation Form is received, chapter,

lecturer, and RVC’s are promptly sent confirmation

• Chapter is sent Publicity Materials for use in promoting event

• Lecturer is reimbursed for transportation to city of event following visit

SAVE THE DATEASHRAE WEBCAST

April 23, 2015Retro-Commissioning and the Life Cycle Analysis Host a Site Earn Continuing Education Credits Earn Chapter PAOE Points For more information about the program, sponsorships, speakers,

registration, and continuing education credits please visit www.ashrae.org/RCxWebcast

Don’t Forget The “R” In ASHRAE - Refrigeration

• Assign a Refrigeration Chair• Plan a Chapter Refrigeration Month• Use the Society Refrigeration Speaker’s List• Plan Technical Tours of Ice Rinks, Breweries,

Food Processing Plans• Use Technical Committees (TC 10 –

Refrigeration Systems) for Program Topics & News

• Promote ASHRAE Refrigeration Awards

ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI)Chapter Professional Development

• Instructor-Led Seminars• Self-Paced Courses• Developed and presented by

subject matter experts at discounted rates to chapters

• Each seminar uses ASHRAE peer-reviewed materials that provide practical information that can be put to immediate practice.

Visit www.ashrae.org/education for more information

ASHRAE Certificationwww.ashrae.org/certification

Chapters earn 50 PAOE points for each member who earns or renews an ASHRAE Certification

ASHRAE Certification Programs www.ashrae.org/certification

ASHRAE Offers Six Certification Programs1. Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)2. High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)3. Operations & Performance Management Professional

(OPMP)4. Commissioning Process Management Professional

(CPMP)5. Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)6. Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)

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

Where to Get More Information

• Your CTTC Regional Vice Chair • Candace Pettigrew, Chapter Programs Manager

(cpettigrew@ashrae.org)• CTTC Web Page at www.ashrae.org/cttc• Manual of Chapter Operations (MCO) – Online

at www.ashrae.org