This is the official website of The Alamo Chapter 065 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The chapter is better known as Alamo ASHRAE.

Gene Raanes, P.E., C.P.D.
Alamo ASHRAE President, 2009-2010

President's Message (June 11, 2010)

June is here and alas the end of my term as President of this august body of professionals. It has been my distinct pleasure to guide this group through the year. We have accomplished many things and fell short on others. But, one of the big things we have done this year is to set the course for the chap- ter to elevate our status within Region VIII and Society as a whole. The plan will be carried out over a 5 year period, but in the end, our goal is to win the "Golden Gavel" for the Alamo Chapter. This is the "Top Gun" or "Best of the Best" award for achievement within Region VIII. The inbound group of officers and Board of Governors are a talented, dedicated group of volunteers who will continue with the quest and will be looking to the membership to assist when and where they can. Always remember the leadership of the Chapter works for you. These individuals proudly take time from their busy schedules to make sure our group of design professionals, contractors and industry support professionals stay informed and current on the leading edge of technology. So, when asked to help, see if you can spare some time to contribute to the cause. I will be there to assist in any way possible. Just know this year has been special for me and I thank everyone for the confidence you have bestowed in me.

Last month our speaker for the general membership meeting was Mr. Bobby Andrews with Johnson Controls. Mr. Andrews spoke to the membership on the OSHA jobsite safety requirements. From Mr. Andrews’ presentation it was evident he is very passionate about safety in the work place. He gave the group a vivid, intense and sometimes humorous tour of how not to approach job site safety. The Alamo Chapter would like to extend its heartiest thanks to Mr. Andrews for taking time out of his very busy schedule to come and share his insights on this topic.

YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) is establishing itself with our younger engineers as a place to socialize with peers of their age group and quite pos- sibly learn something in the process. Shannon Novak is the committee chair and continues to work on creating a fun and informative agenda for the group. So, to all of you young, up and coming, movers and shakers…look for more info to come! The updated agendas and event information will be coming to the newsletter and website soon.

Lastly, membership in ASHRAE is a must for those engineers and non-engineers who make a living in the HVAC industry. ASHRAE is the guiding doctrine for all we do as design professionals. If your membership has lapsed, and you find yourself unaffiliated, do not despair there is hope. All one needs to do to once again become a part of this august body of professionals who deal with cutting edge HVAC technology and wizardry is take a few minutes, go online and renew your membership today. Go to www.ashrae.org and sign up. We need your support.

Gene Raanes
President
2009-2010 Alamo Chapter