2011 Happenings:

January Chapter Meeting

Aviva Tour

What: Tour of the new Aviva Building
   
When: January 18, 2011
    5 - 6 PM Social Hour
    6 - 7:30 Dinner / Business
    7:30 Tour
   
Where: Dinner: Tour:
  HyVee Aviva
  555 South 51st St 7700 Mills Civic Parkway 
  West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines, IA
   
How Much: If you are a member and RSVP to Justin Barrett, it's FREE! Two free drink tickets too!
  otherwise
  $20.00 - Non-Members and guests
  Free - Students
Annual Winter Conference
ASHRAE Society Winter Conference
  Zero Energy Design - A Safe Bet
When: January 29 to February 2, 2011
Where: Las Vegas, NV
    More Info on the ASHRAE website
February Chapter Meeting
Standard 189

YEA / Refrigeration

What: Andrew Price will be here to discuss and tell us all about Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
   
When: February 15, 2011
  11:30 am - Social
  12:00pm - Lunch/Presentation
   
Where: Baker Group - Timberbrook Office
  3400 East Euclid
  Des Moines, IA
   
How Much: If you are a member and RSVP to Justin Barrett by February 10th, it's FREE!
  otherwise
  $20.00 - Non-Members and guests
  Free - Students
March Chapter Meeting

The World of Green Heating
Resource Promotion

What: Dan Holohan is back! He is going to facinate us with his take on heating systems from all over the globe.
   
When: March 28, 2011
    12 - 1 PM Lunch Buffett
    1 - 4 PM Program
    4 - 5 PM Social Hour
   
Where: Ramada Inn   
  5000 Merle Hay Road  
  Des Moines, IA  
   
How Much: Please RSVP to Tim Grossman by March 24th.
Complete and return the the registration form.
  Program - $75.00
  Lunch - Free for ASHRAE Iowa Members - $25.00 for non-members
   
Chapter Regional Conference (CRC)

Region VI CRC 2011

 
When: April 14-16, 2011
   
Where: Greenbay, WI  
     

Our Northeast Wisconsin ASHRAE CRC event is fast approaching and will be held April 14, 15, and 16 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay. The brochure contains detailed event information. The event will kick off Thursday April 14th with a Hall of Fame welcome party – be sure to attend and get a glimpse of the Lombardi Trophy. Friday’s agenda will include several technical track presentations and will be a worthwhile learning experience. See the brochure for full event details…there is too much to list!

The NE Wisconsin ASHRAE website is full of valuable CRC information. There is a link on the right hand side of the page to register for the CRC event…it is listed as “On-Line Registration/Payment”. Or, you can link directly to the online registration here . The fee structures for the conference are spelled out in the brochure and on the web link. You must register before 4-1-11 to receive the current rates. Fees are subject to increase after April 1st.
Please note that the link on the website is only for registration and payment for the CRC event.
If you would also like to reserve a hotel room you must do so separately from the above registration procedure by calling the KI Convention Center at 920-432-4555 or 800-236-3330. The PHONE RESERVATION must be made by March 11, 2011 to get the ASHRAE CRC discounted rate of $110.00 for either a Double Queen Suite or a King Suite. Reservations made after March 11th will not longer apply for the special room rate. The hotel link is http://bit.ly/ffZhW2 if you want to see hotel information but again you must PHONE in the reservation for the special rate.
Lastly, please note the CRC volunteer sign up sheet. We need members to work the CRC registration booth on Thursday April 14th and Friday April 15th. Please sign up for a 2 hour slot if you can help us out.
Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make the event possible.
Regards,
John A. Schuh
ASHRAE 2010-11 President
April Chapter Meeting

Ground Source Heat Pump Systems

 

Putting the Earth to Work for You Webcast

What: ASHRAE is putting on a webcast on ground source heat pumps.
   
When: April 21, 2011
  12:00 - 3:00 pm
   
Where: Energy Resource Station  
  2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
 
  Ankeny, IA 50023  
     
How Much: If you are a member and RSVP to Tim Grossman, it's FREE! Two free drink tickets too!  
  otherwise  
  $20.00 - Non-Members and guests  
  Free - Students  
Spring Fling Golf Outing

Spring Fling

 
What: Golf (see the flyer)
   
When: Thursday May 12, 2011
  1:00pm Shotgun Start
   
Where: Echo Valley Country Club www.echovalleycc.com
  3150 County Line Road
 

Des Moines, IA 50321

   
How Much:

$65.00 - 18-holes and 1/2-cart
$30.00 - Dinner

$5.00 Mulligans (limit 4 per player)
$75.00 Hole Sponsorship

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Last Updated June 1, 2011