ASHRAE Baltimore Chapter Membership

MEMBERSHIP IN ASHRAE

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About ASHRAE	How to Become a Member	Reinstatement
Benefits of Membership	How to Become a Student Member	Removal from Society Rolls
Membership FAQ	Membership Advancement	Updating Your Personal Data

Chapter Membership List - Roster Request

The 2010-2011 ASHRAE Baltimore Chapter Roster is available to you as a member of the Baltimore Chapter provided your name and membership number is submitted. To obtain a copy of this roster please download and complete the form below and either scan and email the form to this year's Chapter Secretary, Mike Lamdin, at secretary@ ashrae-balto.org, or mail it to him at the address below. If you prefer you may fax the form to Mike at 410-540-9041. Direct any further questions to Mike at 410-579-8100. An email copy of the roster will be sent to you upon submission of the completed form.

ASHRAE Baltimore Secretary

Mike Lamdin

c/o Leach Wallace Associates

6522 Meadowridge Road

Elkridge, MD 21075

Copies of the current Roster will be made available at ASHRAE meetings after October 2010.

CLICK HERE to download the request form.

About ASHRAE

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), founded in 1894, is an international organization of 55,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and technical publications.

Through its membership, ASHRAE writes standards that set uniform methods of testing and rating equipment and establish accepted practices for the HVAC&R industry worldwide, such as the design of energy efficient buildings. 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.” ASHRAE currently funds close to $3 million in research annually, investigating numerous issues of importance in the industry today. ASHRAE organizes broad-based technical programs for presentation at its semiannual meetings and cosponsors the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, the largest HVAC&R trade show in North America.

Benefits of Membership

Membership - Benefits to you:

Handbook Series
- 4 ASHRAE Handbooks

      (1) HVAC Applications

      (2) Fundamentals

      (3) HVAC Systems and Equipment

      (4) Refrigeration

- Available in SI and IP Units
- All handbooks are available on a single CD

ASHRAE Journal
- A monthly magazine, reviews current HVAC&R technology of broad interest through publication of application-oriented articles.

ASHRAE Insights
- A monthly newspaper, provides news about ASHRAE at the chapter, region and Society levels.

ASHRAE E-Newsletters
- Delivered to you in print and digital form, these publications help you keep on top of what is going on in the Society and the HVACR industry all over the world.

Bookstore Discounts
- Discounts on ASHRAE publications; ASHRAE members earn 15% off publications through www.ashrae.org/bookstore. More than 300 titles are available including the ASHRAE Standards.

Networking
- Meet your peers at meetings and outings
- Find out about new career opportunities
- Become involved in groups focused on your areas of interest

Knowledge
- Latest System and Technology Information Available
- ASHRAE Professional Development Series
- ASHARE Home Study Courses
- ASHRAE Transactions

Members Only Web Site
- Access to on-line bookstore accounts
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Updating membership information
- Student branch support
- Abstract Center (8000 abstracts)
- Chapter Support
- Honors and awards

Group Insurance
- Group rate premiums on term life, high limit accident, disability income; major medical expense, excess major medical, in-hospital expenses and Medicare supplement.

Membership - Benefits to your company:

Marketing Opportunities
- Team with other companies to get larger projects
- Become aware of work being bid
- ASHARE research projects
- Visibility of your company

Access to "Leaders" in all fields of expertise
- The best talent in the world attends ASHRAE meetings
- Have direct access to them through committee work
- On the job training provided free of charge

Local connections
- Meet the key people in the area at monthly chapter meetings
- Expand your network of contacts for "Crisis" periods
- Improve your chances of getting work by putting face to name

Free leadership experience
- Volunteering for positions in technical committees and sub committees
- Giving presentations
- Writing papers
- Organizing Technical Sessions

How to Become a Member

Membership in ASHRAE is processed at the national level. To review qualification requirements for membership and to get a copy of any version of the "Membership Application" form, go to the ASHRAE website by CLICKING HERE. Note that for students seeking to upgrade their existing membership after college, a special program has been implemented by ASHRAE to reduce costs for the first 3 years of post-graduation membership.

The latest application forms may be accessed directly from this website in PDF format below:

"MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION" (English)

"STUDENT TRANSFER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION" (English)

NOTE: If you do not have the Acrobat Reader, download it now by clicking on the "Get Acrobat Reader" button:

Annual dues for membership in the national society were increased in July 2010 to the following:

Member:

$180

Associate Member:

$180

Affiliate Member:

$50 (Year 1) / $70 (Year 2) / $90 (Year 3)

Student Transfer:

$16 (Year 1) / $40 (Year 2) / $40 (Year 3)

Student Member:

$20

Baltimore Chapter Dues:

$30

Once you are accepted as a member, Headquarters will assign you to a chapter, based upon your mailing address. Your mailing address can be your home or your office. CLICK HERE to reference the LOCAL CHAPTER LIST by region and location. The graphic below shows the chapters that are in Region III.

How to Become a Student Member

The Baltimore Chapter student committee values student members. ASHRAE recognizes that the cost of a college education is very high and therefore offers Student Membership at the reduced rate of $20 per year. To review qualification requirements for membership and to get a copy of the "Membership Application" form, go to the ASHRAE website by CLICKING HERE. ASHRAE also processes online registrations through the website.

...or you may access the PDF form directly from this website by CLICKING HERE.

Membership Advancement

There are (4) basic grades of membership, and a special program for recent college graduates with a student membership:

- STUDENT MEMBER
To qualify as a student member you must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field. Eligible students must be participating in an approved course of study in a university, college, junior college, or technical institute.

- AFFILIATE MEMBER
The Affiliate Member grade is ASHRAE's newest grade, introductory for applicants with a general interest in the Society’s programs and services. Assignment to this grade is limited to those who are under 30 years of age who are first-time new members.

- ASSOCIATE MEMBER
The Associate Member grade is awarded to individuals who have less than twelve years of ASHRAE-approved industry experience in the heating, refrigerating, air-conditioning, or ventilating fields.

- MEMBER
The grade of Member is awarded to individuals who have twelve or more years of qualified industry-related experience. Credit for industry related experience can be earned from any combination of approved education, work experience and professional registration.

- STUDENT TRANSFERS
For students seeking to upgrade their membership after college, a special program has been implemented by ASHRAE to reduce costs for the first 3 years of post-graduation membership. The program is known as 16/40/40 to reflect the annual reduced costs for the three-year program.

To MANAGE YOUR MEMBERSHIP or be considered for grade advancement you must first update your ASHRAE bio online. The easiest method is to notify membership@ ashrae.org via email that you have already updated your online bio and wish to be considered for grade advancement; ASHRAE's Admissions and Advancement Committee will then review your online bio and make the necessary changes to your member grade. After updating your online bio you may alternately call or e-mail the Baltimore Chapter membership committee contact listed in the "Officers & Board" portion of this site to receive a "Membership Advancement Application" form for mail-in.

Reinstatement

With Application - Option
- Must submit completed application form along with the annual dues.

With Back Pay - Option
- Does not require new application.
- Payment of society bills for all past year's dues since lapse.
- Maintain original election date and grade last held.
- Receives appropriate back-editions of handbooks and new membership card.
- (HEADQUARTERS MUST HANDLE DIRECTLY)

Removal from Society Rolls

Resignation from society membership rolls requires a written letter of resignation to ASHRAE Headquarters, to the Secretary. The letter of resignation must contain your valid signature. Contact Member Services at membership@ ashrae.org, or mail your resignation to ASHRAE Headquarters at:

ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Death - Notify Society of the death of the member. Before any names can be removed from the rolls, Society must receive official documentation of the death.

Update your Personal Data

All members who wish to make changes in their membership data (i.e. change of address or change of employer) must make those changes to your bio through the ASHRAE web site at http://www.ashrae.org/members/page/149

In order to do this, you will need your ASHRAE login information, using your member number. Follow the online instructions to update your bio.

Frequently Asked (Membership) Questions

How do I change my Address?

Answer: Go to the Headquarters web site (http://www.ashrae.org). Under Membership click on "Manage Membership", then change the related information.

I have changed my address on the national website, but I am not receiving the local Baltimore information or newsletter?

Answer: Once you have changed your address nationally it will take some time for the updated roster to be sent to the Baltimore Chapter. Be patient and wait a reasonable amount of time (about a month). If the correction is not made, please contact the Baltimore Chapter Membership Chairperson listed in the "Officers & Board" page of this website.

You may sign up for the electronic mailing list to receive the monthly Thermogram newsletter by using the form available on the Thermogram page of this website, or by sending your request to thermogram @ashrae-balto.org. Include your full name, email address, and company name, or use the form which will guide you.

I want to change my chapter affiliation?

Answer: Chapter affiliations cannot be changed at the local chapter level. Please call the national office in Atlanta to make this change request, update your preferred chapter as indicated in your online bio.

I live in one area and work in another, which chapter will I be assigned to?

Answer: Update your "Preferred Chapter" in your online bio. If left blank, your chapter will be based on what you have selected as your primary address. If you select a preferred chapter, it will not change until you review/change and save your primary address or renew your membership.

I am not a member of the Baltimore Chapter, but I would like to receive a copy of the roster?

Answer: The by-laws of the organization prohibit the distribution of the roster to nonmembers.

What is the Baltimore Chapter Number?

Answer: The chapter number for Baltimore is 025, and is used in the application form. Click HERE to reference the LOCAL CHAPTER LIST by region and location.

There are two separate dues amounts. There are national dues and local dues, how do I pay for them?

Answer: Pay the total amount (National + Local) to ASHRAE and return with the renewal notice. The local dues are later sent to the Baltimore Chapter. On the application/renewal form, you may also choose to purchase other materials or donate to ASHRAE Research.

I have not paid my dues, but I want to become active again?

Answer: You have (2) options.

With Application - Option
- Must submit completed application form along with the annual dues.

With Back Pay - Option
- Does not require new application.
- Payment of society bills for all past year's dues since lapse.
- Maintain original election date and grade last held.
- Receives appropriate back-editions of handbooks and new membership card.

I am retiring and want to leave ASHRAE; how do I get out?

Answer:

Lifetime Membership: Must have 30 years with ASHRAE & 65 years of age. With this you receive the ASHRAE Journal & the Handbooks. Dues are exempt! Notify the ASHRAE National Headquarters in Atlanta.

ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329

How do receive additional application forms for my firm?

Answer: Contact the Baltimore Chapter Membership Chair listed on the "Officers & Board" page of this website, or email to membership@ ashrae-balto.org. Additional application & upgrade forms will be mailed to you.

If you desire additional information on ASHRAE membership

please call or email the 2010-2011 Membership Chair, Adam Fauer:

membership@ ashrae-balto.org

(410) 265-6100

...or contact National ASHRAE Headquarters at:

ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(P) 404 636-8400
(F) 404 321-5478

Member:	$180
Associate Member:	$180
Affiliate Member:	$50 (Year 1) / $70 (Year 2) / $90 (Year 3)
Student Transfer:	$16 (Year 1) / $40 (Year 2) / $40 (Year 3)
Student Member:	$20

Baltimore Chapter Dues:	$30