1. Presidents Award of Excellence (PAOE)
Presenter
Date
Location

2. PAOE Purposes President’s Award of Excellence (PAOE) Program provides
Insight into the President’s priorities that year
Structure and guidance for Chapters
Incentives for member participation
Recognition of individual and Chapter activities
Some strong Chapters operate as they choose and then see how their activities fit into PAOE – often they have earned LOTS of points

3. PAOE Awards PAOE Award = minimum in 5 of 6 categories
Chapter Operations
Chapter Technology Transfer
Grassroots Government Advocacy
Membership Promotion
Research Promotion
Student Activities
Special Citation = minimum in 5 of the 6 categories, with ³5,500 points
Star Award = PAR in all 6 categories

4. PAOE Awards, continued
Honor Roll = PAOE for at least 4 consecutive years
High Honor Roll = Star for at least 4 consecutive years
Premier = PAOE every year since the chapter's inception (or since 1970); minimum of 4 years; chapter's 1st year is excluded

5. PAOE Awards, continued Chapter Sustainability Award
Certificate awarded to each Chapter that obtains a total of at least 200 points from Sustainability Activities in the Chapter Operations category
Regional Sustainability Award
Plaque and certificate awarded to Chapter with the highest PAOE Sustainability point total (excluding Community Sustainability Project points)

6. PAOE Schedule
July 1 through about July 15 each year, PAOE is available in dual form: the current Society year and the previous Society year
During this time, Chapters can enter PAOE points for both years until the cut-off date for the previous Society year
Instructions for entering points are provided in PAOE Newsletter and on PAOE webpage
If you have questions, contact

7. PAOE Schedule, continued
November Reflects October 31 results
January Reflects December 31 results
March Reflects February 28 results
April Reflects March 31 results
May Reflects April 30 results
June Reflects May 31 results
July 15 Final Entry of Reported Points

8. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations
Minimum 600 points / Par 1200 points
To reach minimum, Chapter Information Questionnaire (CIQ) must be submitted 60 days prior to CRC
DRC has authority to approve exceptions

9. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations, continued
Completed CIQ should represent the Chapter officers and committee chairs for the following Society year
Individual serving in a chapter position must be ASHRAE Member or Associate Member (exceptions: Webmaster, Newsletter Editor can be Student Member; YEA Chair can be Affiliate Member)
No individual can serve in more than one officer position (exception: in Chapters with < 75 members, one person can hold two positions)
Chapter officer may also serve in one committee chair position
DRC responsible for determining if criteria are met

10. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Categories
Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
6. YEA Activities
2. Actual Building Performance – Building EQ
7. Honors and Awards Activities
Planning
8. Sustainability Activities
Meetings
9. DRC Assigns/Enters
Communications

11. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
100 points (300 max)
For each Chapter member attending Leadership Academy in 2018
C02
100 points
For establishing a relationship with a collaborative chapter in another country
C03
50 points (50 max)
For conducting Chapter planning meeting prior to August 1 (all officers and committee chairs); Chapters must provide report of the plan to DRC by August 1, in addition to reporting into PAOE accounting system
C04
50 points (100 max)
For people skills, leadership training for Chapter officers and future leaders at a Chapter event (at least 1 hour)

12. Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
PAOE: Chapter Operations Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time, continued
Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
C05
50 points (100 max)
For ASHRAE marketing training for Chapter officers and future leaders (at least 1 hour)
C06
50 points (50 max)
For establishing a Refrigeration Committee with at least 2 members
C07
For one Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) member assigned to a committee
C08
25 points (25 max)
For the CRC Action Committee meeting and bringing completed Executive Session Worksheet to the Region’s Caucus

13. Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
PAOE: Chapter Operations Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time, continued
Efficient Use of Volunteers’ Time
C09
100 points (300 max)
For each Building EQ submittal generated by a student branch with assistance from Chapter member(s)
C10
50 points (200 max)
For each Chapter member who submits for a Building EQ rating
C11
25 points (100 max)
For each Chapter member presentation on Building EQ to an outside organization

14. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Planning
CO 12
75 points (75 max)
For GA, MP and YEA Chairs sitting on Chapter CTT Committee

15. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Meetings
CO13
100 points (100 max)
If annual attendance at meetings exceeds previous year’s by at least 10% (includes total for dinner, lunch or breakfast meetings with minimum 45 minute business or technical presentation or panel discussion; does not include HVAC&R courses for continuing education, technical sessions, tours, social events)
CO14
For presenting the Technical Activities Committee presentation at a Chapter meeting
CO15
75 points (75 max)
For organizing an employer recognition event to promote the benefits of ASHRAE membership for company members (2 events max)

16. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Meetings, continued
50 points
For establishing or maintaining an operating Chapter Section (each Section)
CO17
50 points (150 max)
For Chapter publicity that includes issuing at least six (6) press releases or arranging one (1) or more TV appearances promoting the work of ASHRAE
CO18
50 points (50 max)
For establishing a Chapter user group on modeling that has an active on‐line forum or meets periodically (at least 4 times)
CO19
25 points (100 max)
If a chapter hosts a visit by Regional Officer, Society Officer or Society Board of Directors member to conduct employer dialogue/roundtable/recognition event (per key employer office visited)

17. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Meetings, continued
25 points (50 max)
For each separate social event
CO21
10 points (no max)
For each Chapter member who registers for a Winter or Annual Society Conference, including MP and SA Chapter chairs who attend (staff will send attendance reports for both meetings after Annual Conference)
CO22
50 points
For hosting a meeting with IAQA
CO23
50 points (50 max)
For holding Chapter meeting on indoor air quality

18. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Meetings, continued
15 points (150 max)
For Chapter officers or committee chairs promoting ASHRAE membership to local companies (e.g. reception, one/one meeting, company presentation)
CO25
10 points
For each IAQA member who attends a Chapter Meeting
CO26
100 points
For each Professional Development Hour (PDH) earned by a Chapter member on a building science topic other than HVAC&R (e.g., fenestration, insulation, lighting)

19. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Communications
100 points (100 max)
For maintaining database of Verification and Measurement information that includes energy usage analysis of built sustainable projects and publishing relevant information in Chapter newsletter or ASHRAE Journal
CO28
50 points (100 max)
For Chapter promotion of ASHRAE products in Chapter newsletter and communications (using ASHRAE staff produced materials)
CO29
10/month (120 max)
For use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

20. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations YEA Activities
CO30
300 points (600 max)
For each Chapter YEA member who attends YEA Leadership Weekend, YEA Leadership International, YEA Leadership 2.0, Leadership Technical Weekend, Leadership U or LeaDRS program during the Society year
CO31
100 points (300 max)
For each Chapter officer or Board of Governors member who is a YEA member
CO32
25 points
For each YEA member who is a voting member of an ASHRAE TC (Participation on a TC can be verified from each TC roster or the ASHRAE Committee Participation by Region Report, which DRC can provide)

21. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Honors and Awards Activities
CO33
50 points
For each nomination for the honor of Fellow grade, Distinguished Service Award, Exceptional Service Award, F. Paul Anderson, Louise and Bill Holladay Fellow Award, with appropriate documentation in accordance with procedures provided on ASHRAE website
CO34
25 points (25 max)
For establishing and maintaining a Chapter Honors and Awards Committee
CO35
20 points (120 max)
For each Chapter Service Award or Regional Award of Merit awarded to a Chapter member during this Society year

22. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Sustainability Activities
CO36
100 points
For each Chapter sponsored presentation to a local, state or provincial government entity serving their geographic area (e.g. school board, state or provincial legislative committee, state or provincial agency, city council, county board, etc.) on sustainability or energy related topics (Points doubled if topic is ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard or Building EQ)
CO37
50 points (50 max)
For establishing a Chapter Sustainability Committee that meets periodically that organizes at least two HVAC&R related sustainability activities per year

23. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Sustainability Activities, continued
30 points
For each Chapter program and Chapter sponsored educational seminar having a clearly identified sustainability theme (e.g., energy efficiency, indoor air quality, high‐performance buildings, etc.) (at least 1 hour) (Points doubled if topic is ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard or Building EQ)

24. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations Sustainability Activities, continued
REMINDER Chapter Sustainability Award for each Chapter that obtains a minimum total 200 points from Sustainability Activities items Regional Sustainability Award for Chapter with the highest PAOE Sustainability Activities point total (excluding Community Sustainability Project points)

25. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations DRC Assigns/Enters
CO39
500 points (500 max)
For Chapter sponsored community sustainability project or event in conjunction with a non‐profit organization (NOTE: Examples available online)
CO40
100 – 500 points (500 max)
For Chapter sponsored community sustainability project publicity (outside normal Chapter ads) in print, audio or electronic media at local, state, provincial, national or industry level promoting the work of ASHRAE and/or local Chapter
CO41
For a Chapter Opportunity Fund proposal that is funded, in whole or in part, by the Region

26. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations DRC Assigns/Enters, continued
75 points (75 max)
For a planning/goal setting session with DRC resulting in written measurable objectives (points assigned by DRC by the later of October 1 or 2 weeks after CRC)
CO43
For establishing and updating Chapter long term strategic plan (minimum 3 years) with goals for Chapter growth, leadership, and financial stability. Plan to be submitted to DRC for approval no later than January 1 (points awarded by DRC by May 15)
CO44
50 points
For each Chapter officer (other than Delegate or Alternate) who attends CRC

27. 2017-18 PAOE: Chapter Operations DRC Assigns/Enters, continued
50 points
For President‐Elect attendance at President‐Elect Training
CO46
50 points (50 max)
For YEA Chapter Chair providing MBOs to YEA Regional Coordinator
CO47
25 points (25 max)
For Chapter Nominating Committee Report (all Chapter officers & committee chair positions filled) distributed by April 30 chapter meeting (points assigned by DRC by May 15)
CO48
For achieving goals established in planning session (points assigned by DRC by June 30)

28. PAOE: Questions?
Thank you!