First, I would like to thank everyone who was able to participate in the January meeting. This meeting marked the largest so far with a grand total of 77 in attendance. It was great to see so many people come together to learn and congregate in the ASHRAE spirit. I also want to thank Curt Eichelberger for his great presentation on acoustics and LEED and JCI for generously hosting the event and the tour of their high tech air lab which was quite impressive.

Our next meeting will be back at our home base, Appalachian Brewing Company. Please come and hear Dr. Philip Morey speak to the chapter about his research into mold problems in buildings and ductwork. Dr. Morey is a member of ASHRAE and is currently on the Advanced IAQ Design-Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning technical committee.

Also, coming up we are starting the nomination process for next year’s officers, chairs, and committee people. If you would like to get involved this is your invitation. If you know somebody that you would like to nominate, please do. The more volunteers that we have the stronger the chapter is. If interested please send an e-mail to our nomination committee chair Bob Miller

And finally, there are only a couple more meetings left so please mark your calendars for Family Night at the Giant Center March 19th, Student Night at ABC April 14th and Carlisle SynTec’s PV Solar installation tour May 12th.

Hope you can make all the events.

Sincerely,
D. Todd Postlethwait, PE, LEED AP
President
Central PA ASHRAE

Meeting Announcement -- Membership Promotion Night
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Appalachian Brewing Company
50 N. Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

5:00-6:00 Tech Session: “Microbiological Aspects of Building Failures in Construction in Warm Humid Climates and Seasons”
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Program: “Is Fibrous Insulation Along the Airstream Surface in HVAC Compatible with a Healthy Building?”

This will be an overview of diverse topics such as HVAC access, plumbing failures, mold growth on OSB, condensation associated with continued use of vinyl wall coverings, Legionella in cooling towers and plumbing, etc.

Is Fibrous Insulation Along the Airstream Surface in HVAC Compatible with a Healthy Building?

This will be a discussion of microbes and dirt in HVAC systems including a brief review of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation in air handling units.

Philip R. Morey, Ph.D., CIH
Principal Consultant-Microbiology
ENVIRON International Corporation

Philip R. Morey received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from Yale University and is certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Dr. Morey is Principal Consultant Microbiology at ENVIRON International Corporation. He was elected a member of the International Academy of Indoor Air Sciences in 1992 and a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) in 1997. Landmark IAQ-microbial studies directed by Dr. Morey include the Polk County Courthouse (Florida), the Martin County Courthouse (Florida), and the Kalia Tower (Hawaii). Dr. Morey is a member of AIHA’s Environmental Microbiology and Biosafety Committee and a section editor for the AIHA’s “Recognition, Evaluation and Control of Indoor Mold.” Dr. Morey’s research interests include microbial IAQ, mold growth in HVAC systems, roof gardens and living walls, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, and forensic microbial investigations in the built environment.

Registration:
Online or mgraybill@accu-aire.com or (717) 285-2228 ask for Mark Graybill
Deadline: Thursday March 4, 2010

Chapter Members: $30.00
Non members: $40.00
Retired: $5.00

For membership promotion night, people who join ASHRAE at the meeting or have joined ASHRAE in the past month will get in free. Also, anyone who sponsors these new members will get it free.

Note to all Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs: Chapter Officers, Board Members and Committee Chairs have standing reservations.  If you do not RSVP by the deadline, you will be billed for the fun time you missed.

Friday, March 19, 2010 at Giant Center
550 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

ICE HOCKEY GAME
Hershey Bears vs Albany River Rats

This year, the family night event will be an Ice Hockey game. We have our own private dining room (Coco’s Den) and 100 level seats. Please come and bring your family.

5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Game Begins

Unlimited hot dogs, chips, popcorn, water, and soda!

The first 3,000 fans will receive a t-shirt, courtesy of Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Reservations:
Registration will be open soon. Currently, the chapter is working out the cost of the event, and will open registration when that is complete.

• Mr. Ciro Cruz -- JCI
• Mr. Joseph Catrambone -- JCI
• Mr. Greg Jordan -- Dynatech Controls, Inc.
• Mr. John Wettengel
• Mr. Frank Hoon -- Siemens

Coward Environmental Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Zanolini to their sales staff. Eric is not a stranger to ASHRAE -- he served as an officer in our chapter as well as several offices in the Antracite chapter, including president.

Congratulations to Nick Romeo (Brinjac Engineering) and his wife Laura. Nick and Laura are the proud parrents of a baby boy, Lucas Aurelius Romeo. Lucas was born Jan 4th at Harrisburg Hospital at 3:58 pm. Weight 6 lbs 7.5 oz and 19 inches long. Lucas is Nick and Laura's first child.

• ASHRAE Specialty Conference to Focus on Improving School Facilities, Young Minds
  January 29, 2010
  ASHRAE Specialty Conference to Focus on Improving School Facilities, Young Minds
  ATLANTA–Maximizing facility performance, and thereby students’ potential, is at the heart of the ASHRAE High Performance K-12 School Facilities conference, to be held Mar. 1-2. 2010 in Atlanta, Ga.
• Slash Urban Energy Use: ASHRAE Conference Offers Guidance on Cutting Energy Waste
  January 26, 2010
  ATLANTA – Bright lights, big cities translate into high energy use and cost. Cities contribute to 67 percent of the world’s primary energy demand, according to the 2008 World Energy Outlook published by the International Energy Agency.
• ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
  January 25, 2010
  ORLANDO – Forty-eight people were recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry at the Society’s 2010 Winter Conference held here Jan. 23-27.
• ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
  January 25, 2010
  ORLANDO, Fla.–Designers of systems for two office buildings, a warehouse and college library are recognized by ASHRAE for incorporating elements of innovative building design.
  First place recipients of the ASHRAE Technology Awards were recognized at the Society’s 2010 Winter Conference, held this week in Orlando, Fla.
• ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
  January 23, 2010
  ORLANDO, Fla.–Designers of systems for two office buildings, a warehouse and college library are recognized by ASHRAE for incorporating elements of innovative building design ...
• Standard 189.1 to Provide a Strong Foundation for High-Performance Green Buildings
  January 22, 2010
  ATLANTA—A new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings is set to revolutionize the building industry. Published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States ...
• ASHRAE Publishes Update to Principles of HVAC
  January 20, 2010
  ATLANTA–A new textbook designed to double as a reference manual that allows engineers to build on their knowledge of HVAC design procedures and methods has been published by ASHRAE ...
• New Guidance on Clearing the Indoor Air through Improved IAQ
  January 15, 2010
  ATLANTA – Ensuring good indoor air quality (IAQ) means everyone breathes a little easier: occupants who experience improved health, comfort and productivity, and owners who see increased ...
• Changes Proposed for Standard 90.1 Address Metal Buildings
  January 12, 2010
  ATLANTA – Changes to assembly descriptions and U-Factors regarding metal building assemblies are being considered in the 2010 version of Standard 90.1, expected to be published in the fall ...
• Looking for Guidance on Standard 189.1?
  January 11, 2010

ASHRAE Webcasts Right from the Start –
Commissioning for High Performing Buildings
April 21, 2010 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. EDT

Hear from leading commissioning experts about how commissioning supports a smoother construction process, maximizes energy and cost reductions, and provides a facility that operates as intended. This program will define the “what, why, when, and who” of the commissioning process and provide you with tools to commission your high performing building.

This free webcast is sponsored by the ASHRAE Chapter Technology Transfer Committee with support from ASHRAE’s High Performing Buildings Magazine.

Online Registration begins March 2, 2010.