Minnesota History 2024 Archive
HISTORY and CRC REPORT
Chapter #52
CHAPTER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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Women in ASHRAE Inaugural Networking Event
DL Visit by Bruce Lindsay about the Inflation Reduction Act including thermal storage credits
Energy Expo
Holiday Party & Technology Awards
Student Activities: Intro to HVAC
Student Activities: Prep for the Interview
SA & YEA curling event during engineer’s week
Refrigeration seminar
Volunteer with ASHRAE - Food Market Takeover
YEA Allianz Field and Surly Brewing Tours
Regular monthly meetings by Rochester Section
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Upcoming
MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
Presidential visit with Ginger Scoggins will be main Membership Promotion event for the 23-24 ASHRAE year.
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
| Area-Assigned Members (without students) | 772 | 839 |
| Chapter Dues Paying Members (CDPM) | 593 | 576 |
| New Members to Date (AAM) | 81 | 111 |
| Members Delinquent to Date (AAM) | 66 | 54 |
RESEARCH PROMOTION
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Meeting with Senator Smiths Office to discuss the Pro Codes Act and The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.
Took part in the Existing Building Decarbonization Workshop to discuss the future of decarbonizing MN buildings.
Placed a member on the Technical Advisory Group for the MN Mechanical Code
Taking part in Clean Energy Business Day at the State Capital on 4/11 and GAC is a backup speaker.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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3 Chapter organized events
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Donated 292 the second Lucy’s Engineering Adventure books to 24 school districts that have received the first book already.
2 students awarded Society Scholarships including the Willis H. Carrier Scholarship and the Legacy Scholarship
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
| New Student Members | 15 (27) | 4 (33) |
| Student Branches | 1 | 1 |
| Student Meetings | 6 | 10 |
| Students Attending Winter Meeting | 6 | 8 |
YEA
3 events organized
- SA & YEA curling event during engineer’s week
- Allianz Field Tour
- Surly Brewing Tour


