Since 1919,
members of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) have supported the Society's technical research program.
Thanks to this strong tradition of member support, ASHRAE is the world's
leading resource for technical information in the fields of Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R).
ASHRAE Research leads the effort to find answers to a growing number of
critical questions facing the HVAC&R industry. It addresses issues such as
ozone depletion and indoor air quality; appropriate environments for high
technology; storage of food, blood and other critical products, and building
system safety in an age of heightened concern over terrorist activity. The Society's research program has implemented their 2010-2015 5-YEAR RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLAN that centers on
Sustainability, which is defined as “the concept of maximizing the effectiveness
of resource use while minimizing the impact of that use on the environment.”
Independently funded by contributions from members, their colleagues and
businesses, ASHRAE Research creates a constant stream of scientific findings
and conclusions. The research defines the fundamental concepts used by
engineering professionals to design and manage the technology and methods that
insure the comfort and quality of indoor environments. 100% of all dollars
contributed go directly to research.
How Did We Do Last Year?
The 2009-2010
research promotion campaign year concluded on June 30, 2010. During this year, our ASHRAE Baltimore chapter contributed a total of $31,287 toward ASHRAE's national total receipt of $2,075,349. Congratulations Baltimore on a job well
done! Thanks so much to all those who
donated and supported the Baltimore chapter campaign; your recognition of the
immense value of ASHRAE Research as represented by your financial support is
very much appreciated, and its impact will be far-reaching.
CLICK HERE to view the final ASHRAE Research donors list
from the 2009-2010 society year. Again
this year we thank you for the continued support of your time and dollars.
What is Happening This Year?
For our 2010-2011 campaign, the Baltimore Chapter is continuing
efforts to raise funds for ASHRAE Research.
The chapter goal for 2010-2011 is a minimum support level of $30,000. Our next step will be to
begin donor solicitation efforts, so once again this year please consider
continuing in your generous tradition of giving during the call for support of
ASHRAE Research.
You can find out more about current ASHRAE Research projects, results, and
proposals by visiting the ASHRAE
RESEARCH PAGE. You may also follow this
link to the society's RESEARCH & TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES 21010 ANNUAL REPORT.
How are we doing so far this year, 2010-2011? CLICK HERE for how well we are currently meeting our
goals.
How Can I Contribute?
As many of you are already aware, donations to ASHRAE are made
simple through the acceptance of financial support via the national
website. You may visit the site and make
your contribution by following this link: CONTRIBUTE
HERE. It will take just moments
to make your personal and/or corporate contributions via credit card with this
streamlined method. Sherry Adkins of A
Squared Plus Engineering chairs our Baltimore
Chapter Research Promotion Committee (RPC).
Please feel free to get in touch with Sherry at research@
ashrae-balto.org or at 443‑977‑9741 with any questions you may have about ASHRAE Research. We ask that you lend your support in the
coming months as the RPC seeks out donations from our individual members and
corporate supporters. Thank you for
considering your gift this year to the research program.