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2017 December Chapter Meeting

When

Monday December 11, 2017
11:30 p.m. – Networking
12:00 p.m. – Meal
12:30 p.m. – Program

Location

Holiday Inn Downtown – Mercy Campus
1050 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA

Program

Building Envelope Performance Specifications

Learning Objectives:

  • The participant will gain knowledge of the State Energy Code basics and how it effects the design of the building envelope.
  • The participant will learn the basics about building science and how air sealing effects the comfort, durability and efficiency of the building.
  • The participant will learn of common construction mistakes and how they impact the comfort, durability and efficiency of the building.
  • The participant will gain knowledge about building envelope commissioning and what areas of your specifications can clarify the steps to ensure energy performance and quality of construction.

Presenter

David Ruffcorn, AIA
Senior Construction/Design Engineer
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Building Code Bureau

Cost

Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students

Social Sponsor

We do not have a social sponsor for this event. Let us know if you want to sponsor a future event.

Registration

Registration is open now – it will close on December 6th so we can get food counts turned in.

Please register online if you are attending.

Links for related information (when available):

December IowaStalks Newsletter

Sign-In Sheets

Presentation

 

2017 November Chapter Meeting

When
Wednesday November 15, 2017
Dinner Meeting and Tour

4:00 pm – Student Panel
5:00 pm – Social
5:45 pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Travel to Boiler Plant
7:00 pm – Boiler Plant Tour

Location
Olde Main Brewing Company (Dinner & Meeting)
316 Main St, Ames, IA 50010

ISU Boiler Plant (Tour) – Parking Instructions

We suggest using the Parking Lot 41, located North of the ISU Power Plant.
That particular Parking Lot is available for free public parking after 5:30 PM.
The West Power Plant Entrance door is indicated on the parking instructions, that should be used to access the Second Floor Training Room.

Program
Roundtable discussion with students and industry professionals
Tour of ISU Boiler Plant

Presenters
Dan Zaug – Johnson Controls
Luke Miller – A J Allen
Brian Steffens – Shive-Hattery
Matt Gumm – Setpoint Mechanical
Matt Jesson – Systems Management & Balance
Jeff Witt – Iowa State University Director of Utility Services (Tour)

Cost
Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students

Students – attend this meeting and get your membership dues reimbursed by the Chapter! Must be present to win!

Social Sponsor
Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI)

Registration
Registration is open now – it will close on November 8th so we can get food counts turned in.

Please register online if you are attending.

Be sure to register for the meeting AND the tour if you plan on attending both. The tour is limited to the first 30 that register.

Links for related information (when available):

November IowaStalks Newsletter

Sign-In Sheets – Meeting – Tour

Presentation

2017 October Chapter Meeting

When
Wednesday October 18, 2017
Dinner Meeting

5:00 – Social
6:00 – Dinner
6:20 – Business Update, RP & MP Talk
6:45 – Presentation
7:30 – Questions & Answers

Location
Ramada Tropics Conference Center
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Program
Upcoming changes in fan energy regulations and DOE committee work

Current status of fan energy regulation for the Department of Energy, for ASHRAE 90.1 & TC5.1 Fan Technical Committee, and for the California Energy Code

Presenter
Lee Buddrus, President and Owner of Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation

Cost
Free for ASHRAE Iowa members
$20 for non-members
Always free for students

Social Sponsor
Hart-Hammer, Inc.

Please register online (when it opens) if you are attending.

Links for related information (when available):
October IowaStalks Newsletter
Sign-In Sheets
Presentation

2017 Fall Frolic Golf Outing

September 14, 2017 – 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

4-Person Best Ball Tournament
Dinner to follow right after Golf
Door, Pin Event and Place Prizes after dinner

Legacy Golf Club

400 Legacy Pkwy
Norwalk, IA 50211
thelegacygolfclub.com

Pricing:
$65 – 18-holes and 1/2-cart
$35 – dinner
$5 – mulligans

NOTE:  You may bring cash or use a credit card at the clubhouse and on the course.  There will be ample opportunities before the event to stock your cart – cooler included – as well as on the course.

Be a Sponsor for the event!

You can sponsor during your golf team registration or right now.  The earlier you sponsor, the more publicity you will get.  See below for sponsorship levels and our sponsors.

  • Silver – $100 – gets you a color sign at a tee box of one of the holes
  • Gold – $250 – also gets your name on a sponsorship list at the prize table and sponsors a pin event
  • Platinum – $500 – also gets your name at the registration table and sponsors the main door prizes

GOLF REGISTRATION WILL OPEN August 15th
(Sponsorship registration too!)

Register a team online and pay through our secure payment system or mail a check to:

ASHRAE Golf c/o Hart-Hammer, Inc.
ATTN: Jeff Hammer
529 Elm St. – PO Box 65517
West Des Moines, IA 50265

See the flyer for all of the information in a printable version (just don’t mail it in!  Register online!)

Golf Registration Closes September 8th (or when we reach maximum capacity) Dinner Registrations end September 7th AM.

  • Payment MUST be made prior to registration closing or your spot may be given to next team on the waitlist.
  • NEW – You must register online – you can mail/deliver a check, just make sure it’s in by the deadline!

If you have troubles with the registration site, contact Jason Kems for help.

A BIG Thank You to our Fall Frolic 2017 Sponsors:

Platinum – $500 (limit 4)
Dahl Heating and Air Conditioning LLC

Gold – $250
Hart-Hammer, Inc.
DPT Mechanical
Systems Management & Balancing, Inc.
Halvorson Trane
Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa
A. J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Hydronic Energy, Inc.

Silver – $100
Woodman Controls
Millennium Technology of Iowa
Bell Brothers Heating & AC, Inc.
Setpoint Mechanical
Rist & Associates, Inc.
Mack McClain Associates
Mitsubishi Electric
Data Power Technology
Johnson Controls
Specified Systems, Inc.
Sys-Kool
Mechanical Sales, Inc.
Central Sales, Inc.
IAC
Victaulic

September IowaStalks Newsletter

2017 Spring Fling Golf Outing

May 15, 2017 – 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

4-Person Best Ball Tournament
Dinner to follow right after Golf
Door, Pin Event and Place Prizes after dinner

Glen Oaks Country Club

1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
www.glenoakscc.com

Pricing:
$100 – 18-holes and 1/2-cart
$50 – dinner
$5 – mulligans
$20 – box lunch – Turkey, Roast Beef or Ham sandwich, chips, water and a dessert

NOTE:  You may bring cash or use a credit card at the clubhouse and on the course.  There will be ample opportunities before the event to stock your cart – cooler included – as well as on the course.

Be a Sponsor for the event!

You can sponsor during your golf team registration or right now.  The earlier you sponsor, the more publicity you will get.  See below for sponsorship levels and our sponsors.

  • Silver – $100 – gets you a color sign at a tee box of one of the holes
  • Gold – $250 – also gets your name on a sponsorship list at the prize table and sponsors a pin event
  • Platinum – $500 – also gets your name at the registration table and sponsors the main door prizes

GOLF REGISTRATION WILL OPEN APRIL 3rd
(Sponsorship registration is open now!)

Register a team online and pay through our secure payment system or mail a check to:

ASHRAE Golf c/o Hart-Hammer, Inc.
ATTN: Jeff Hammer
529 Elm St. – PO Box 65517
West Des Moines, IA 50265

See the flyer for all of the information in a printable version (just don’t mail it in!  Register online!)

Golf Registration Closes May 10th (or when we reach maximum capacity)

  • Payment MUST be made prior to registration closing or your spot may be given to next team on the waitlist.
  • NEW – You must register online – you can mail/deliver a check, just make sure it’s in by the deadline!

If you have troubles with the registration site, contact Jason Kems for help.

A BIG Thank You to our Spring Fling 2017 Sponsors:

Platinum – $500 (limit 4)
Victaulic

Gold – $250
Hart-Hammer, Inc.
Central Sales, Inc.
Systems Management & Balancing
AJ Allen
Halvorson Trane
DPT Mechanical
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Omega Test and Balance
Hydronic Energy, Inc.
Dahl Air Conditioning & Heating

Silver – $100
Alvine Engineering
VHF Sales, Inc.
Mechanical Sales, Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric
Setpoint Mechanical
IAC Corporation
Millennium Technology
SMCI
HVAC Sales, Inc.
Woodman Controls
Data Power Technology
Sys-Kool
Johnson Controls
CI3 – Control Installations of Iowa
Rist & Associates, Inc.

May IowaStalks Newsletter

2017 March Chapter Meeting and Tech Session

Megatech Session and Chapter Meeting

When
Wednesday March 22nd
12:45 pm – Registration
1:00 pm – Psychrometrics – DL Presentation
2:15 pm – DOAS Presentation
3:30 pm – VRF Presentation
4:30 pm – Social / History Presentation / Chapter Meeting

Location
Marriott
1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
website

Program
Psychrometrics
DOAS
VRF

Cost
There is a fee of $50 for all three presentations.  Each presentation will have a separate sign in sheet that will be posted to this website after the event and will serve as your certificate of attendance.  Because there is no meal at this meeting, there will be no member discount (coupon).

Social Sponsor
Woodman Controls

Please register online (when it opens) if you are attending.  One registration will get you into one or all three presentations.

March IowaStalks Newsletter

Sign-In Sheets

Psychrometrics Presentation

2017 February Chapter Meeting

DL Speaker

Date
Wednesday February 22nd
Lunch – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
11:30 – Registration
11:45 – Lunch
12:00 – Presentation

Location
Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
exilebrewing.com

Program
James J. Coogan, P.E. with Siemens Building Technology will be talking about Space Pressurization: Concept and Practice

This presentation has been approved for 1 AIA Learning Unit (LU/HSW)

Please register online (when it opens) if you are attending.

February IowaStalks Newsletter

Sign-In Sheets

Presentation