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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?
A. EgyptB. DenmarkC. Pakistan
D. Japan
• 11 Countries are currently conducting Research Projects– 163 Active Projects
• There is a Chapter and 2 Student Branches, though!
A: a. Egypt
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?
A. 145B. 196C. 216D. 235
• Every country in the world is impacted and benefits from ASHRAE Research!
A: b. 196
Q: Who is the ‘Patron Saint’ of ASHRAE?
A. Benjamin FranklinB. Daniel Fahrenheit
C. Willis CarrierD. Anders Celsius
• 1741 – Franklin Stove– Improved heating, ventilation and IAQ
• 1758 – evaporation is a proven method of cooling
A: a. Ben Franklin
Fun Fact
Did you know …
That US President Herbert Hoover is an Honorary ASHRAE Member?
Q: Who benefits from Research?
A. MembersB. Companies
C. Other AssociationsD. 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!
A: d. Everyone in the world!
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?
A. $5,000,000B. $10,000,000C. $15,000,000D. $20,000,000
• 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
A: c. $15,000,000 (approx.)
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?
A. Tampa, FLB. Detroit, MI
C. Columbus, OHD. Nassau, Bahamas
• Detroit, MI – January,1967• Columbus, OH – January, 1968• Nassau, Bahamas – June, 1972
Which one sounds the best to you?!?
A: a. Tampa, FL
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. $$$$$B. $$$$$C. $$$$$D. $$$$$
• $$$$$ worth of research since 2009– $$$$$ (2009)– $$$$$ (2010)– $$$$$ (2011)
A: c. $$$$$
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?
A. BostonB. New York
C. PhiladelphiaD. Chicago
• Between ASHVE, ASHAE, ASRE and ASHRAE, the city has hosted over 80 times
A: b. New York
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?
A. $50.00B. $100.00C. $150.00D. $200.00
• 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
A: b. $100
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?
A. 70%B. 80%C. 90%
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??
A: d. 100%
Q: Who is ASHRAE’s most valuable
investor?
A. Consulting EngineersB. PE’s
C. Academics/ResearchersD. Contractors
• 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
A: e. YOU
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!
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