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June 2018 
The President's Message
June 2018
Derek Bride
I would like to thank all of those that made it during the 2017/2018 ASHRAE Season. We had a great attendance and had some good Technical and Dinner Sessions. I’d like to thank all the Past Presidents who came out for our May dinner. I’d also like to thank Laurann Asklor and Christine Chipman of Shipman and Goodwin for educating us on the contractual side of our business.
I would also like to mention the ASHREA Golf Outing. We heard lots of good feedback on the new course along with the earlier start time. We had great attendance and even better great weather! It appeared everyone had a good time. We plan on keeping the course the same again for next year.
I hope everyone has a great summer and we look forward to having a great 2018/2018 ASHRAE Season. It has been my pleasure to serve as the 2017-2018 CT ASHRAE President. Thank you for all your support, time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Derek Bride
CT ASHRAE President, 2017-2018
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Calendar of Events
Thank you for joining us for the 2017-2018 program year and making it such a success!
Call for 2018-2019 Dinner Presentations
We're beginning to plan the 2018-2019 calendar! We’d love to hear what our members are interested in learning about next year.
If you or someone you know is interested in presenting at a dinner meeting or tech session, or if you have a topic idea, please contact Jason Urso (2018-2019 Programs Chair and President-Elect) at 413-572-3226. Presentations do not need to be complete at this point. We’re currently looking for presentation ideas and/or topics.
We are specifically looking to fill at least two meetings with consulting engineering firms showcasing one of their designs from a recent project. A field trip to the project location or a presentation of the project would be great!
We’re also considering booking a few offsite tours and/or venues. Please contact Jason Urso with possible tour locations or interesting venues too!
Mark your calendar for the 2018-2019 year!
8/24/18 - Yard Goats Game Outing
9/13/18 - September Dinner Meeting
10/11/18 - October Dinner Meeting
11/08/18 - November Dinner Meeting
12/13/18 - December Dinner Meeting/Holiday Social
01/10/19 - January Dinner Meeting
2/TBD/19 - February Dinner Meeting
3/14/19 - March Dinner Meeting
4/11/19 - April Dinner Meeting
5/09/19- May Dinner Meeting
5/24/19 - Annual Golf Outing
Newsletter Sponsors
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2018-2019 Year
CT ASHRAE 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Governors
President: Hank Cullinane, Clover Corporation
President-Elect: Jason Urso, Tighe and Bond
Treasurer: Eric Fontaine, van Zelm Engineers
Secretary: Michael O. Davis, P.E., Flow Tech, Inc.
Board of Governor: Jason Bessette, Emerson Swan
Board of Governor (Past President): Derek Bride, CES
Board of Governor: Tony Cammilleri
Board of Governor: Evan Cohen, Aercon
Board of Governor: Daniel Cowan, NEMSI
Board of Governor: Bill Dunn, Aire Equipment
Board of Governor: Ashley Keller, CES
Board of Governor: Tom Ruggerio, AKF Group
Board of Governor: Kevin Wixom, Flow Tech, Inc.
ASHRAE Golf Outing
The 2018 Golf Outing Recap!
Over the last several years, the CT Chapter has hosted a golf outing in the spring. Keeping with the tradition, the Outing was held the Friday of Memorial Day weekend which happened to be May 25th this year. Golfers and volunteers alike find this to be a great way to get an early start on an already long weekend! Participants were able to get an even earlier start this year due to an earlier scheduled shotgun start of 8:00 AM.
The change in tee time was a result of a change in venue. The Keney Park Golf Course in Windsor, CT was the location for this year’s outing and let’s just say everyone was very pleased with the new location! The morning was bright and sunny as volunteers arrived at the course to set up registration and sponsorship signage. As golfers arrived they helped themselves to breakfast sandwiches and coffee before settling into their golf carts.
Players could register as a single player or a foursome for this scramble-style event. We had 26 foursomes and 1 duo for the outing this year. Three members also volunteered their time selling raffle tickets, taking picutres and handing out refreshments throughout the day.
The day flew by and soon it was time for golfers to head back to the clubhouse for an open-bar cocktail hour and a lunch reception. A buffet-style lunch with a carving station was included with each player’s registration. During lunch, the winning team was awarded their prize along with Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin awards. After lunch, the raffle prizes were announced along with special thanks to sponsoring firms. The day concluded with volunteers and board players posing for a CT ASHRAE Board picture.
Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback, the Chapter plans to book next year’s Golf Outing for the same tee time and location. The event date for the 2019 Outing will most likely be Friday, May 24th.
Thank You to our Golf Sponsors:
Drink Car Sponsor: Norris Ferraris
Golf Cart Sponsor: Flow Tech, Inc.
Closest to the Pin Sponsor: Wings Testing and Balancing
Longest Drive: Johnson Controls
Tee Sponsors:
Connecticut Temperature Controls
View the entire golf photo gallery.
Codes
Code Update
The Legislature's Regulation Review Committee rejected the proposed draft of the 2018 State Building Code without prejudice and the new code will NOT take effect on July 1, 2018.
Spring Softball Recap
Softball Game Recap
We're happy to report that 20 players showed up for our annual softball game. It was held on Thursday, June 7, 2018, which turned out to be a beautiful, sunny evening. Players and on-lookers enjoyed some pizza and refreshments before the start of the game. They were able to play 7 innings. One highlight was when Mike Dana hit an in-the-park homerun which might have atributed to the Home Team's win!
Below is a list of the teams and players.
Everyone had a great time at Wickham park that night, expecially with Clara Marques (dog in the picture) as their cheerleader. Hopefully more people can join us next year!
View the entire softball photo gallery.
Membership News
Membership News
2018 Membership Battle Winners Announced!
vanZelm Engineers – Large Firms
Flow Tech, Inc. – Medium Sized Firms
Progressive Engineering, Inc. – Small Firms
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating – Small Firms
EMCOR Services, New England Mechanical – Large Firms Honorable Mention
Thank you for all firms that participated in the Battle this year!
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Aercon Corporation |
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Air Equipment |
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Buckley Associates |
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BVH Integrated Services |
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Centek Engineering |
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Clover Corporation |
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Consulting Engineering Services |
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CT Temperature Controls |
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Dadanco |
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Emcor Services, New England Mechanical |
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Emme Controls |
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Environmental Systems Corp |
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Enviornmental Engineering |
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Eversource Energy |
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Facilities Engineering Associates |
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Flow Tech |
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Frank I Rounds Company |
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Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating |
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Progressive Engineering, Inc. |
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Saren Engineering |
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Swan Assocites |
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vanZelm Engineers |
It has been a pleasure to assume the role of Membership Promotion Chair for the past five years for the Connecticut Chapter. It's been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had thus far in my ASHRAE career. Thank you to all members for your support of ASHRAE and our Chapter! We could not be a success without you. Tom Ruggerio from AKF will be taking over as the 2018-2019 Membership Promotion Chair starting on July 1, 2018. Please help me in wishing him the best of luck!
Thank you,
Membership Promotion Chair
Student Activities
Student Activities Update
(From left to right: James Phillip, Jake Vlacich and Kayla Kirton)
This year a team of students from Quinnipiac University participated in the 2018 ASHRAE Design Competition. Jake Vlachich, James Phillip, and Kayla Kirton prepared design calculations and system selections for a 70k ft2 mixed use complex located in Arnavutkoy, Turkey. The students utilized modeling software and adhered to ASHRAE Standards while making informed design decisions based on extensive research and guidance from their advisors. This competition was a great means for the students to build on their studies and to become more familiar with our industry. The team enjoyed the challenge of the competition and even remarked that their work over the course of the school year had them considering an industry related career upon graduation. Congratulations to the team, and thank you for all of your hard work and dedication! Special thank you to their advisors Professor Grant Crawford, Stillman Jordan, and Ryan Martin, for dedicating your time to sharing your knowledge and expertise with the students.
(Stillman Jordan and Professor Grant Crawford)
If you would like to assist students with projects or competitions in the future please contact Ashley Keller at studentactivities@ctashrae.org
Young Engineers in ASHRAE
Upcoming YEA Leadership Events
Fall 2018 YEA Leadership Weekend (YLW)—scheduled for November 2-4, 2018 in Portland, Maine. This event is open to any YEA member who wants to focus on personal development and soft skills. Registration is limited to 30 attendees. Register today at ashrae.org/ylw.
2018 YEA Leadership International (YLI)—scheduled for October 19-21, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. Similar to the YLW listed above, YLI is an opportunity for any YEA member to spend a weekend learning about personal development and networking with other YEA members from around the world. Registration is limited to 20 attendees. Registration will open soon at ashrae.org/yli.
Applications Open for Leadership U
Are you active in your ASHRAE Chapter and looking to get more involved? Make sure to apply for Leadership U! This program allows YEA members to shadow an ASHRAE Vice President at an ASHRAE Conference to get an in-depth look at the ins and outs of ASHRAE. Applications for the Leadership U program at the 2019 Winter Conference in Atlanta are open through October 1, 2018. Learn more.
Become a Sponsor
2018-2019 Sponsorships
Keep an eye on your inboxes and the website for the upcoming 2018-2019 CT ASRHAE sponsorship opportunities!
Custom Opportunities:
We are more than happy to discuss creating a custom sponsorship opportunity for you. The CT Chapter frequently hosts YEA events that are also available to sponsor. Contact us today to start the discussion.
Have Questions or Want to Purchase Your Sponsorship?
To purchase a sponsorship via credit card, please visit our sponsorship catalog. Contact Mike Davis with the sponsorship committee for more information, or with questions.
Contact Us
Connecticut Chapter Officers 2017-2018
Please note chairpersons with * in front of their names makeup the chapter's Board of Governors
President
860.488.0384
President Elect
860.632.1682
Treasurer
413.572.3226
Secretary
860.284.5064
Committe Chairpersons 2017-2018
Auditing
Committee Chair Position Available
Chapter Regional Conference
Derek Bride - Delegate / Hank Cullinane - Alternate
Finance
Golf Outing/Special Events
*Brandon Bradley 860.488.0384
Grass Roots Government Activities
*Hank Cullinane 860.528.0081
Historian
Richard Melo 203.706.1841
Honors and Awards
Membership Promotion
*Jason Urso 413.572.3226
Nominations
Publications/eNewsletter/Publicity
*Nichole Petersen 860.221.0880
Reception/Attendance
*Nichole Petersen 860.221.0880
Refrigeration
Daniel Cowan 203.701.6165
Research Promotion
Brandon Bradley 203.325.9000
Sponsorship
*Mike Davis and Nichole Petersen
Student Activities
Ashely Keller 845.240.0890
Student Advisor
University of Hartford Professor C.C. Yavuzturk 860.768.5554 yayuzturk@hartford.edu
Student Advisor
University of New Haven Professor Stephen Ross 203.932.7148 SRoss@newhaven.edu
Sustainability
Eric Fontaine 860.284.5064
Technology Transfer
Hank Cullinane 203.370.3339
Webmaster/Electronic Communications
*Mike Davis 860.221.0887
YEA
*Blair Richardson 203.683.6930
Evan Benoit 860.221.0876
Kevin Wixom 860.221.0888
