Welcome to the heart of the Fall Season, where all the leaves are changing and falling, and snow is right around the corner. In the HVAC&R industry, that means change-over to heating season and, hopefully, seasonal maintenance routines. Speaking of changes, ASHRAE as a society is constantly changing and evolving to lead the HVAC&R industry forward. I would like share with you all the 2019-2024 ASHRAE Strategic Plan, which has been developed by AHSRAE society’s leaders to help meet the goals of our societies Mission Statement and Vision:

 Mission:

“To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.”

Vision:

“A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.”

 Announcements:

-ASHRAE Northeast Chapter is still looking for a Research Promotion Chair and a Refrigeration Chair! Reach out to me if you would like to get involved!!

-The 2020 Winter Conference and AHR Expo will take place in Orlando, Florida: February 1-5, 2020.

Kevin Houghtaling

ASHRAE Northeast Chapter

President 2019-2020