I want to take time to list some our accomplishments for the current year. I am proud of what we have been able to do. Our goal is to become the best Chapter in our region! This list is only going to get larger–possibly ‘huge’ coining a phrase from our President-Elect.
- We are the Presidents Award of Excellence (PAOE) points leader in our region. This is ASHRAE’s self-reporting program that earns us points for a multitude of chapter activities and outreach.As of December, the Oregon Chapter is leading the pack!
- Our student chapters are organized, and we have a higher level of active participation.
- The Historian position has been filled (finally). Thanks to Mark Trader for taking on this task.
- We have retained an accountant/CPA. This has been instrumental in making our Chapter in compliance with non-profit tax status guidelines and creating a process of accounting/bookkeeping based on best practices.
- We have added our first paid staff. Jaci Amend is our part-time Administrator and will be serve as our “girl Friday” keeping us on task and bringing a bevy of expertise and fresh ideas to the Chapter.
- We have secured a Designated Lecturer (DL) for our April 2017 meeting.
- And our Society President will be visiting our Chapter in February.
- We have created a new welcome program for members that have joined our Chapter with personal contact and opportunity to answer any and all questions.
Thanks for all your support to this organization. Hope you have a wonderful holiday this year.
Sincerely,
Wayne H view it now. Brosman
ASHRAE Oregon Chapter President (2016-17)