July 2007: Vol. 4, No. 7	Engineering for the World We Live In
Thank you for reading Society Connections. Society Connections is an official publication of ASHRAE. This electronic newsletter links the communities of ASHRAE and provides a simple way for members to connect with the Society. Society Connections is published on the second Wednesday of each month. About ASHRAE Education Publications Member Resources Technology To ensure that Society Connections is not blocked by spam-blocking software, add e-society@ashrae.org to your address book. Should you encounter problems reading an ASHRAE eNewsletter, you may access any issue archived on the ASHRAE Web site at this link. To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, click here. ASHRAE News Large Turnout at Annual Meeting Focuses on Sustaining Natural Resources LONG BEACH, Calif.—A move toward sustainability was highlighted at the 2007 ASHRAE Annual Meeting. The meeting theme of “ASHRAE ‘007: Naturally...Nobody Does it Better,” was reinforced by a large overall meeting attendance, an expanded technical program and launch of the Society’s first certification program. The meeting also included the installation of Kent W. Peterson, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, as ASHRAE's 2007–08 president. Read more Government Affairs Update Covers Energy Investment, Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C.—ASHRAE's Government Affairs Update features information on government affairs-related activities of interest to ASHRAE members and others interested in the built environment. Two articles in the current issue cover investments in solar and other renewable energy technologies. Other articles cover the state of GHG emissions, protection against airborne hazards, and the promotion of sustainability in North America. Click here to read ASHRAE's Government Affairs Update. This Month in ASHRAE Insights ASHRAE Web Site Enhanced Distinguished Lecturer Williams Tours Poland Hawaii Chapter Raises $57K for Research Hellenic Chapter Discusses CHP ICC Adopts 62.1 Rate Procedure Members Visit Capitol Hill New Chapters in Handbook Presidential Member Neil Patterson Dies Regional and Chapter Honors Students Can Get 'WISEr' ASHRAE Insights Online Obituaries Member Advancement Standards Actions Meetings Completed Research   This Month's ASHRAE Journal Feature Articles Note: ASHRAE Journal online content is available only to logged-in ASHRAE Members. TES Without Ice Universal Translator Chilled Water Plant Savings at No Cost 15 Things to Know About Cooling Water Treatment Outdoor Air System for Commercial Kitchens ASHRAE Journal Standing Columns Note: ASHRAE Journal online content is available only to logged-in ASHRAE Members. Building Sciences: Small Sacrifices—Capillary Suction   Emerging Technologies: PCM Technology for Building Materials   Subscription Management American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization founded to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related issues. Need assistance? Please use the links below or contact us by e-mail. To change your e-mail address for all eNewsletters, click here. This will not change your official e-mail address in ASHRAE's member database. This will only change the e-mail address to which your ASHRAE eNewsletters are sent. If someone passed along this eNewsletter to you, and you want to have your own subscription, click here. To read ASHRAE's media kit to learn about advertising opportunities, click here. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use • Disclaimer All contents copyright © 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. • 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305.