WELCOME to ASHRAE Region VII

News Events and More:

August 7-9, 2008: Region VII CRC in Memphis. 3 days for fun and excitement! “Elvis – here we come”. Thursday is Technical Conference. Friday/Sat business. Ends Sat afternoon. Transportation covered for delegate, alternate, and ALL 4 elected grass roots. (MP, RP, CTTC, SA)

May 3-4, 2008: YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) Workshop in Atlanta. Contact Ken Peet or Kelley McVay for more information. Region can cover some of their travel expenses.

May 17, 2008: Nashville, TN - Incoming Presidents Training. All Incoming Chapter and Section Presidents are expected to attend this one day class (8-4 Central Time). Transportation is paid. So is lunch. Chapter VP are welcome to attend at their own expense.

June 21-25, 2008: Summer ASHRAE Meeting in SLC. Technical session and national committee meetings. Regional elected positions expected to attend. Others invited.

July 18–20, 2008: Regional Planning - Clanton, AL (Jackins “Cabin”) – Regional Officers expected, Chapter Presidents optional - invited at their own expense. Meals free.

July 26, 2008: Regional Research Promotion Training Workshop – Chicago. Chapter RP Chairs expected. Transportation paid.

March 7, 2007: Region VII members receive awards from Society Award presentations will take place at the Society’s Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California, during the Plenary Session on Saturday, June 23, 2007. Congratulations to all!

Mr. Edward A. Vineyard
5631 Fountain Gate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918-9220

Subject: Exceptional Service Award Based upon recommendations of the Honors and Awards Committee, the ASHRAE Board of Directors has voted to honor Mr. Vineyard with the Exceptional Service Award for serving the Society with exemplary effort, far in excess of that required of the Distinguished Service Award.

Mr. David R. Dinse
Tennessee Valley Authority
1101 Market St. SP 5D
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

Subject: Distinguished Service Award Based upon recommendations of the Honors and Awards Committee, the ASHRAE Board of Directors has voted to honor Mr. Dinse with the Distinguished Service Award for serving the Society faithfully and with distinction on committees or have given freely of their time and talent on behalf of the Society.

Subject: 2006 Poster presentation award Mr. Kavanaugh and Mr. Williamson have been selected to receive a 2006 Poster Presentation Award as co-authors of “Environmental Impacts of Surface Water Heat Pump Systems.” This award is presented to recognize the best poster from the 2006 Winter and Annual Meetings.

Mr. Art D. Hallstrom
Trane Company
500 Grove Lane
Lexington, KY 40517-2005

Subject: Exceptional Service Award Based upon recommendations from the Honors and Awards Committee, The ASHRAE Board of Directors has voted to honor Mr. Hallstrom with the Exceptional Service Award for serving the Society with exemplary effort, far in excess of that required for the Distinguished Service Award.