This is the official website of Chapter 065 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The chapter is better known as Alamo ASHRAE.
James M. Drewry, III, P.E.
Alamo ASHRAE President, 2007-2008
President’s Message (June 9, 2008)
Engineering and Politics - What's the Mission?
As my term as Alamo ASHRAE Chapter president comes to a close I am grateful to have personally met among many others, three men that stand to make a positive impact on society through leadership in engineering - each of them either past, present or incoming ASHRAE Presidents!
"A Sustainable Future", "Greater Efficiency Today, Blue Skies Tomorrow" and "Energy & Sustainable Design" are the sequential themes of Terry Townsend, PE, Kent Peterson, PE and Bill Harrison, PE.
Is it a coincidence that 2009 versions of LEED will be recognizing regionalization and life cycle cost analysis? I have to believe, that in part due to ASHRAE's leadership and activism, that the evolution of USGBC's LEED recommendations are beginning to meet with the comprehensive reality of science. Encouraging, eh?
Lesson learned: When possible, try to educate the law makers!
I am extremely proud of this year's Alamo Chapter team and membership for all they have accomplished.
Travis McLeod set the bar pretty high this year by raising over $31,000 toward ASHRAE Research while at the same time affording our young engineers excellent exposure to some real world training. It might take three golf tournaments to make that mark next year!
I thank the membership for your support of the 2008-2009 class of incoming officers and board of governors:
- President - Al Garza, PE
- President Elect - Gene Raanes, PE
- Secretary - Christopher Garcia, PE
- Treasurer - Jennifer King
- BOG Members - Martin Thomas, Oscar Zuniga, Manuel Lizcano & Fred Gleeson
The efforts of Scott Wells and Sandra Stringfellow - Chapter Directory, along with Bob Frick and Bridgett De Los Santos - Newsletter cannot be understated. Fantastic work each of you!
Regrettably, I will not be in attendance on June 17th when Distinguished Lecturer, Ralph Kittler, PE will speak on Natatorium Design and Dehumidification and the torch will be passed.
Among my highest hopes for Alamo Chapter's accomplishments in the coming year is that local students continue to thrive with our support by the likes of Woody Thompson - Student Activities Chair and those of you that have invited prospective graduates into internships and first year hires.
The future is yours!
Best Wishes to Al,
James Drewry, PE
President
2007-2008 Alamo Chapter
