January 2013 - Vol 60, Issue 4

 

Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Promotion Night 

Date:	Monday January 7th, 2013
Venue:	Novotel Hotel - Champagne Ballroom. 45 The Esplanade, Toronto Click Here for Map
Registration & Social Hour:	5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dinner:	6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

ASHRAE Toronto's January 2013 dinner meeting is themed YEA Promotion Night. We encourage our members to bring along a co-worker who is 35 years of age or less. Even if they aren't a chapter member, we are offering a discount rate for this month's dinner meeting as long as they meet the YEA requirement (Bring your ID!).

After the dinner meeting, young engineers are welcome to head across the street to the Bier Markt (58 The Esplanade). It will be a chance to hang out with other YEA members and meet our guest of honour Aaron Smith, Region II YEA Coordinator.

Happy New Year! I hope we all enjoyed some quality time off around the holidays, and feel rested and recharged for 2013.

If you are reading this, then the Mayan's were wrong and the world did not end on Dec 21st. What a great way to end off the year of 2012 - with the world still intact!

As we enter a new year, some of us do some self-reflection and come up with resolutions. Things we work on or towards during the year that will have a positive impact on ourselves and/or others. Things like going to the gym to work on that spare tire around the waist, being a little nicer to the in-laws, finally painting the bathroom or learning another language. Whatever it is I hope you stick with it!

Why don't some of us look at some resolutions to carry forward into our Chapter?

We have asked that some of our members volunteer as mentors for our younger membership. Making themselves available to share their stories, provide advice and guidance. I can remember being a student and having a year or so to go to graduation. I had no idea where I would go from there, what sorts of doors may be available, or the vast array of roles in our industry as I know them now. Where could I end up one day? I remember thinking that it would have been great to have someone experienced to talk to. To ask the types of questions my classmates didn't know how to answer, and speak to someone who has had a different professional experience than my teachers or professors. (I am sure I am not the only one to have thought those things at that time). Please consider volunteering - as you help the future of our industry and chapter.

Our student chapters are stronger than ever with representation from various colleges and universities throughout the greater Toronto area. We at the chapter have received quite a bit of interest from potential "mentee's" who would love the opportunity to speak with one of our experienced members.

I ask that we resolve to make our Toronto Chapter stronger by continuing to support the membership with our experiences, our stories and ideas, ensuring that all members feel like part of the ASHRAE family. Whether we are a mentor to somebody or sit down at a table for dinner with people we haven't met yet at our next meeting - let's continue making our chapter stronger!

Being on the membership committee this ASHRAE year has been a great experience. Between my involvement with YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) and CTTC programs committee over the years, I can honestly say we are lucky to have people who genuinely want to be involved with Chapter activities, various committees and planning.

Look forward to 2013 with you!

Marc Bertolin.
Toronto ASHRAE Membership Co-Chair

Thank you again for attending one or both of ASHRAE's previous HVAC Design training courses held in Atlanta. I hope you returned to work with new ideas to put to immediate use on the job!
 
I want to make you aware of the 2013 HVAC Design training course opportunities and ask for your help in spreading the word. The 2013 course dates are listed below. If any of your associates did not attend a previous HVAC Design course, please pass this information on to them - and share with them your experience attending the ASHRAE training.
 
If you only attended the Level I - Essentials course, consider joining us again for the Level II training course! I will send more details to you soon on how you can register for the Level II course at a reduced, previous attendee, price.
 
2013 Course dates:

January 14-16, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials
January 17-18, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level II - Applications
Atlanta, Georgia
 
January 29- February 1, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials
Dallas, Texas
(in conjunction with the 2013 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo)
 
March 18-20, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials
March 21-22, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level II - Applications
Atlanta, Georgia
 
June 3-5, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials
June 6-7, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level II - Applications
Atlanta, Georgia
 
August 12-14, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials
August 15-16, 2013 - HVAC Design: Level II - Applications
Atlanta, Georgia
 
For more details, visit www.ashrae.org or email learninginstitute@ashrae.org.
 
Thanks in advance for your help!
 
Best regards,
 
Karen
 
Karen Murray, Manager of Professional Development  
Extension: 1146

Welcome back members!   Remember; to access member pricing you must be logged in, log in you must first create your profile HERE! 

  

This applies to all paid chapter members who have not created a profile on the website yet, as well as any non-chapter members who are paid ASHRAE Society members living in the Toronto area that want to join our great chapter.    You must be a Society member to Join the Toronto Chapter.

  

Decemberfest is a wonderful celebration of the year at ASHRAE Toronto! I was able to attend my first one this year. Although not typically a student attended event due to the timing of exams - when you become a YEA member (because I know all you student members out there plan to!) you can come join in the fun next year.

The applications for the Dallas Winter Conference have been received and I am proud to announce we are sponsoring 8 students (in total) this year from Humber, Ryerson and Seneca! It should be an educational experience to say the least! Look forward to sharing the adventures upon our return.

A hope everyone had a happy and safe Holidays. 2013 promises wonderful things!

Career fair is coming up soon in February!

Later days!