1. YEA Young Engineers In ASHRAE
2015 CRC Workshop

2. What is ASHRAE?
ASHRAE
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 53,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. 
Our Mission: To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

3. What is ASHRAE?

4. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
The primary objective for the YEA Committee of Members Council is to enhance our member benefits for young professional ASHRAE members by identifying activities and services focused on their needs.
Creating resources for chapters like:
Young Member Guide
Attracting and Retaining Young Engineers in ASHRAE – A
Local Chapter Guide
Adding PAOE to Membership Promotion, Student
Activities, & Chapter Operations
Facilitating YEA Leadership Weekend & YEA Leadership International
Hosting events at Society and chapter meetings
Offering the YEA Connection Newsletter &
Facebook Page

5. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
Who is the YEA Committee?
Committee Chair – Megan Tosh
Vice Chair – Chris Gray
Regional Coordinators – 14 “YRC’s” – one for each Region
Liaison/Membership Promotion – Randy Schrecengost
Liaison/Student Activities – Joseph Chin
Consultant – Bo Twumasi
BOD Ex-Officio – Charles Culp
Coordinating Officer – David Underwood
Staff Liaison – Rhiannon Masterson

6. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
The YEA Institute
To help you develop your skills, grow as a professional and expand your network, the YEA Institute was created to offer a variety of YEA-focused education and networking programs tailored to your specific needs:
YEA Leadership Weekend & YEA Leadership International
SmartStart Program
Social/Networking Events at Society Meetings
YEA Page on Society Website
YEA Connections Newsletter
Facebook Page
Technical Committees Guide
Young Members Guide
College of Fellows Graduate Student Travel Award
Leadership U
New Faces in Engineering

7. The YEA Institute YEA Leadership Weekend (YLW)
YEA Leadership Weekend is an opportunity for future leaders of ASHRAE to learn more about Society, develop soft skills and network with other young professionals.
The event includes segments on understanding your own personality as well as other types, leadership development for young professionals, communication techniques and ASHRAE leadership opportunities.
Objectives of leadership weekend are:
Leadership
Networking
Communication
Professional Development
Leadership Weekends are held twice per year:
In the spring on the West Coast
In the fall on the East Coast

8. The YEA Institute YEA Leadership International (YLI)
We held the first YLI event in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the fall of Based on its success, the YEA Committee was approved to host this event every year. The 2013 event was held in Dubai and the 2014 event was held in Kuala Lumpur.
YLI has the same goals as YEA Leadership Weekend, which is to act as an opportunity for future leaders of ASHRAE to learn more about Society, develop soft skills and network with other young professionals.
Objectives of leadership weekend are:
Leadership
Networking
Communication
Professional Development
The next YLI is scheduled for the fall of 2015.

9. The YEA Institute Smart Start Program
Simply put, it’s the best way for ASHRAE student members to continue receiving the many member benefits of ASHRAE after finishing college.
The first year out of college annual membership is still only $20.
Then it is only $73 for the second year and $94 for the third year.
You save up to $410 and get three years of membership for $187. ($20-$73-$94)
When you transfer from Student Membership to Associate membership, you gain access to all essential ASHRAE member benefits.

10. The YEA Institute Networking/Information Exchange
Social/Networking Events at Society Meetings
Hospitality Suite at all Society meetings
YEA Page on Society Website
Useful links for resources, events, technical information
YEA Connection Newsletter
Quarterly publication geared towards young membership
Facebook Page
Find other local YEA members, network, updates on events & ASHRAE related news
Technical Committees Guide
Young Members Guide

11. The YEA Institute Leadership U
The YEA Institute selects up to 4 attendees to the ASHRAE Winter & Annual Conferences. More information can be found at
Candidates selected via application process and DRC recommendation
During the meetings, candidates will be matched up with Society Officers and participate in all of their events and board meetings, including social activities
Candidates will document their experiences and present them to the YEA committee, their chapter, and their region
Looking at potential of regional level mentorship program inspired by LU
LeaDRS Program (Leadership Development through Regional Support)
This program offers ASHRAE members the chance to shadow their Director Regional Chair (DRC) during ASHRAE Society conference. Participants are selected based on demonstration of leadership capability on a committee or at the chapter level. Operated at the regional level.

12. The YEA Institute College of Fellows Graduate Student Travel Award
– Chapters and Student Chapters can nominate a Ph.D. graduate student (within 2 yrs after graduation)
− Fellow Fund will sponsor the recipient to attend two concurrent society meetings and an ASHRAE Fellow will act as guide to tech program
YEA Award of Individual Excellence
– Recognizes an individual YEA member’s effort to increase YEA membership and activity at the chapter, regional, and/or Society level.
− Nominations are accepted from July to September, and must be made by a DRC, YRC or Society YEA Committee member.

13. The YEA Institute New Faces in Engineering
A recognition program for DiscoverE (formerly National Engineers Week Foundation). Any member can nominate a candidate who has recently graduated and made an impact in engineering. Qualifications are as follows:
Engineers 30 years of age or younger as of December 31 of the current year.
Nominees must have a degree in engineering from a recognized U.S. college or university, or from an equivalent international educational institution. Degrees in engineering technology, science, computer science, and similar disciplines do not qualify; a degree in computer engineering is acceptable. 
A photo must be included with each nomination.  
Please make an effort to tie at least one achievement to something the non-engineering community can appreciate.
The top ASHRAE New Face will be sent, expenses paid, to the CIBSE Conference where he/she will be hosted by a CIBSE member, receive the award at a CIBSE Event, attend events of their choice and document their travel experiences to share with ASHRAE.

14. YRC – YEA Regional Coordinator
What I Do:
Represent the Region at the annual and winter YEA committee meetings.
Participate in Regional planning meeting with Regional officers
Establish relationships with each chapter and regional leadership
Help Chapters establish YEA Chairs
Remain available for consultation from any chapter representative for guidance and help
Visit chapters and present on YEA in order to promote YEA in the region
Provide each chapter YEA Chair with a PAOE summary for YEA associated points
Link regional websites YRC pages to chapter YEA articles
Select a minimum of one chapter YEA article per year for
publication in the YEA connection newsletter
Help to identify potential YEA members within the Region
Act as a Liaison with Student Activities (Regional Level)
Relay presentation for YEA Chairs to give to their chapters identifying all of that the YEA Institute has to offer

15. YRC – YEA Regional Coordinator
What I Do (Continued):
Submit semi-annual updates to the DRC. Cc report to YEA Society Committee Chair.
Summarize the chapter reports
Identify YEA membership numbers for the Region
Host annual CRC workshop to provide guidelines and instruction for chapter chairs.
Develop CRC presentations
Contact each chapter and invite them to the YEA CRC workshop

16. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
Simply put, A YEA Chapter Chair is responsible for identifying the YEA membership within their chapter (ASHRAE members 35 and under), recruiting new YEA members, and acting as a guide to all that ASHRAE has to offer. Get your YEA members involved and help them to see all of the benefits of ASHRAE and particularly how the YEA Institute can enhance their ASHRAE experience.

17. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
What YCCs Do:
Host semi-annual Technical or Social sessions for YEA Chapter Members (at minimum)
Each Chapter to post a minimum of one article about YEA activities in their chapter on their chapter website.
Promote career development for members
Identify YEA Chapter members interested in participating in the mentorship program
Facilitate connection with the ASHRAE mentorship program
Work with chapter BOG to establish YEA chapter budget
Contact Student Activities chair and align YEA activities with Student activities (and Membership Promotion)
Chapter YEA Chair to update with Region YRC semi-annually
Update will identify: What is your next activity? How did your last activity go (participants, cost, location, success level)? Mentorship program update. What do you need in terms of support from your YRC? How many YEA PAOE pts have you earned?
Attend CRC YEA Workshop

18. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
PAOE Points
Chapter Operations
100 pts for each chapter officer or board member who is a YEA member
75 pts for GA, MP and YEA Chairs sitting on the Chapter CTT Committee to ensure chapter programs are developed relevant to the chapter membership
50 pts for one YEA member assigned to a committee to provide YEA ideas
25 pts for each YEA member who is a voting member of an ASHRAE TC
Membership Promotion
50 pts for each YEA event at chapter meeting for specific organized YEA event
25 pts for chapter promoting with flyer/brochure at least 4 weeks in advance outside of chapter meeting each YEA activity such as meeting with college students, social event that promotions ASHRAE membership
25 pts for each YEA activity outside of a chapter meeting that also includes a technical component, i.e., panel discussion, technical tour
25 pts for each new YEA member
25 pts for each new member sponsored by YEA

19. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
PAOE Points
Student Activities
50 pts for each student member 35 years of age or younger that transfers from student member to associate member after graduation
50 pts for holding an event in which graduating student members information is recorded for the purpose or converting to Associate member status, i.e. Senior send-off event.
25 pts for any YEA member mentoring a team (ASHRAE Grant, Design Competition, Chapter Involvement, Student Branch Support)
25 pts for each YEA member that presents the ASHRAE YEA
program to student branches
Grassroots Government Activities
25 pts for each YEA member assigned to GGAC to provide ideas

20. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
Reporting to your YRC
Your YRC may provide a form such as this (see packet) for you to complete to keep us in the loop on what is going on. (Some YRC’s may use less structured reporting format).
It’s always a good idea to share success stories, failures and exciting news with your YRC at any time – you don’t have to wait for report time. Please share!

21. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
Target Membership
Student Members
Our biggest problem is low retention rate of student members. MAKE THIS A PRIORITY.
New hires in the industry (engineers, contractors, vendors)
Co-Workers 35 and under
Existing YEA members who aren’t
involved – get them involved!!!

22. YEA Chapter Chairs (YCC)
YEA Activities
Technical Tours (Breweries, Stadiums, Fab Shops, Labs, Plants)
Sporting events/tailgate parties
Bowling
Volleyball Tournaments
Happy Hour
Bocce Ball Tournaments
HVAC Essentials/101 Tech Sessions
Visit Intro engineering Classes with Student Activities
PE Study Sessions

23. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
This is who we are. And this is what we do. . .
We are Young Engineers (35 years old and under) in ASHRAE, an international organization who’s mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
As representatives of the YEA Institute we aim to enhance our member benefits for young professional ASHRAE members by identifying activities and services focused on their needs.

24. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
. . . And this is how we do it. . .
YEA Leadership Weekend
Smart Start Program
Social/Networking Events at Society Meetings
YEA Page on Society Website
YEA Connections Newsletter
Facebook Page
Technical Committees Guide
Young Members Guide
Leadership U
College of Fellows Graduate Student Travel Award
New Faces in Engineering
Social & Technical Chapter Activities
Student Activities Liaison
PAOE Points for your chapter

25. Support Young Engineers in ASHRAE
To support the YEA Institute, consider donating your Resource Promotion (RP) funds to YEA.
Select “ASHRAE General Fund (YEA Program Support)” on the ASHRAE Investment Form. This donation will also qualify for full circle contributions.

26. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
CONTACT INFO: Your YRC: name Your YEA Committee Chair: Megan Tosh Your ASHRAE Staff Liaison: Rhiannon Masterson

27. Young Engineers in ASHRAE
“Success happens when preparation meets opportunity”
Best wishes for an awesome ASHRAE Year!