Chapter Technology Transfer
Committee Workshop
2014
Contact 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
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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
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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
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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
Programs
 Coordinates Dissemination of Technical
Information to Chapters
 Promotes 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?
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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
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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
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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:
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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/societygroups/committees/cttc-program-resources
• Hard copy, blank Certificates of Attendance may be
ordered at http://www.ashrae.org/chaptersupplies
Meeting Location and Facilities
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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/Firms
4. BOMA – www.boma.org
5. SMACNA – www.smacna.org
6. Municipal/State Building Officials
7. AIA Institute – www.aia.org
8. MCAA – www.mcaa.org
Monthly Program Topics/Formats
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Panel Programs or Forums
Technical Tours/Field Trips
Technical/Research Talks
Student/Membership Promotion
Annual CTTC Webcast
All Day Chapter Seminars
Co-Sponsored Conferences/Seminar
National Engineers Week
Non-Technical Talk
Joint Meetings - USGBC/AIA
Facilities Management
Community Service Activities
Technical Talks
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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 Installations
Laboratories
Plant Tours
Breweries
Clean Rooms
Seminars/Conferences
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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
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Chapter Membership and
Bank Account
• Some Restrictions Apply
• Consult Manual of Chapter
Operations for Guidelines
Chapter Product Shows
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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 Program
Chapter 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 Program
Chapter 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 DATE
ASHRAE WEBCAST
April 23, 2015
Retro-Commissioning and the Life Cycle Analysis
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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
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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 peerreviewed materials that provide
practical information that can be
put to immediate practice.
Visit www.ashrae.org/education for more information
ASHRAE Certification
www.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
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ASHRAE Offers Six Certification Programs
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Operations & Performance Management Professional
(OPMP)
Commissioning Process Management Professional
(CPMP)
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
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