350 likes | 441 Vues
DO NOT FORGET TO UPDATE SLIDES 21 AND 22 WITH REGIONAL INFORMATION. CONTACT RP STAFF FOR NUMBERS. PATRICIA – 678/539-1114 OR PADELMANN@ASHRAE.ORG. Fun Fact. Did you know … There are more than 52,000 ASHRAE members in over 120 countries. Q : Which country does not have a Research Project?.
E N D
DO NOT FORGET TO UPDATE SLIDES 21 AND 22 WITH REGIONAL INFORMATION. CONTACT RP STAFF FOR NUMBERS. PATRICIA – 678/539-1114 OR PADELMANN@ASHRAE.ORG
Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 52,000 ASHRAE members in over 120 countries
Q: Which country does not have a Research Project? Egypt Denmark Pakistan Japan
A: a. Egypt • 11 Countries are currently conducting Research Projects • 163 Active Projects • There is a Chapter and 2 Student Branches, though!
Fun Fact Did you know … University of Kentucky awarded the first mechanical engineering degree in the world to a woman in 1916 ... Margaret Ingels
Fun Fact Did you know … More than 2,000 ASHRAE Members volunteer on 80+ committees and TCs to support ASHRAE’s work
Q: How many countries are impacted by ASHRAE Research? 145 196 216 235
A: b. 196 • Every country in the world is impacted and benefits from ASHRAE Research!
Q: Who is the ‘Patron Saint’ of ASHRAE? Benjamin Franklin Daniel Fahrenheit Willis Carrier Anders Celsius
A: a. Ben Franklin • 1741 – Franklin Stove • Improved heating, ventilation and IAQ • 1758 – evaporation is a proven method of cooling
Fun Fact Did you know … That US President Herbert Hoover is an Honorary ASHRAE Member?
Q: Who benefits from Research? Members Companies Other Associations Everyone in the world
A: d. Everyone in the world! • Used by other HVAC&R associations worldwide • Key part of every design of enclosed spaces • Vital to every HVAC&R project, standard & publication – even those not associated with ASHRAE!
Fun Fact Did you know … More than 83,000 copies of the ASHRAE Journal are distributed each month
Q: How much is the ASHRAE Research budget? $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000
A: c. $15,000,000 (approx.) • Over 160 projects being conducted worldwide • Typical project takes 3 years to complete • Results are made available to all ASHRAE Members for free • Key part of every ASHRAE project, standard & publication
Fun Fact Did you know … Before ASHRAE began conducting research, “textbook” sections in manufacturers’ catalogs were the main source of engineering information
Q: Which city has never hosted an ASHRAE meetings? Tampa, FL Detroit, MI Columbus, OH Nassau, Bahamas
A:a. Tampa, FL • Detroit, MI – January,1967 • Columbus, OH – January, 1968 • Nassau, Bahamas – June, 1972 Which one sounds the best to you?!?
Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign has raised over $50,000,000 to support ASHRAE Research
Q: How much Research has been conducted in Region ??? in the last 3 yrs? $$$$$ $$$$$ $$$$$ $$$$$
A: c. $$$$$ • $$$$$ worth of research since 2009 • $$$$$ (2009) • $$$$$ (2010) • $$$$$ (2011)
Fun Fact Did you know … The Research Bureau was to open in 1917 but was delayed because of World War I & concerns over engineering espionage
Fun Fact Did you know … When the Bureau was able to be opened in 1919, the first study was of the build-up of Carbon Dioxide in NY apartments
Q: Which city has hosted the most society meetings? Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago
A: b. New York • Between ASHVE, ASHAE, ASRE and ASHRAE, the city has hosted over 80 times
Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 176 Chapters, 40 sections and 320 Student Branches
Q: What is the average donation made by a Member? $50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
A: b. $100 • 6,000 donors in 2010-2011 Campaign • 4,237 gave $250 or less • 1,900 gave exactly $100 • It doesn’t take much and you don’t have to give a lot to be a research investor
Fun Fact Did you know … Sadi Carnot was the first honoree on the RP Giant in HVAC&R Coin in 1995? He gave the first successful theoretical account of heat engines, now known as the Carnot cycle.
Q: What percentage of money donated to research is spent ON research? 70% 80% 90% 100%
A: d. 100% • Every dollar donated to Research is spent on Research Projects • Staff Salaries, Overhead, Donor Rec, Supplies, Travel and everything else is paid for from the profits ASHRAE receives from the AHR Show How many other groups can make that claim??
Q: Who is ASHRAE’s most valuable investor? Consulting Engineers PE’s Academics/Researchers Contractors
A: e. YOU • Every single Member and Organization that uses HVAC&R is a valuable contributor, donor and INVESTOR in the future of both ASHRAE and the Industry we’re all a part of
Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign is counting on your investment to continue the outstanding work of the society? Please support your chapter, region & industry!