FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
| 1. How can I post an announcement or job opening on this site or in the Fog Dispenser? | Return to Top |
Your monthly posting (e.g. help wanted) will appear on the
Announcements page and in one issue of the
Fog Dispenser newsletter. The charge for
these is $50.00 per month.
To post an announcement, please send a check for the appropriate amount (payable
to "ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter") to:
Kristin DeMartini [Kristin.S.DeMartini@jci.com]
Johnson Controls, Inc.
7020 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 110
Pleasanton, CA 94566
NOTE: Please do not send checks the Fog
Dispenser editor!
Once Kristin receives payment, he will ask the Fog Dispenser editor and our webmaster, to
include your
non-advertisement.
IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that there
are very strict rules about links to other sites. The rule of thumb is that ASHRAE
Chapter websites are not allowed to link to other sites which are not non- profit. For
example, we are not allowed to link to a specific company's website.
If you would like to post an announcement on this page, please send an e-mail to
Robert Marcial. An announcement shall have three parts:
| 1. | A Title For example: Position Available: HVAC Engineer or Licensed Mechanical Engineer Wanted or Development of Title 25 2005 Standard |
| 2. | The announcement text in 100 words or fewer This page is not intended to tell the entire story about your announcement nor your company. The announcement title and contact information will not count against that word count. |
| 3. |
Contact information to submit resume or for
getting more information This contact information can include company name, contact person, address, phone, fax, etc. For private ads such as job announcements, we will not post logos nor downloadable documents. |
| 2. How do I get involved in a chapter committee? |
It's easy, contact either the committee chair or a member of the board and viola you are a committee member (or chair).
| 3. I have moved, changed jobs and/or an e-mail address, how do I change my information for the roster or for the Fog Dispenser? |
EACH MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ASHRAE'S
DATABASE.
YOU MUST MAKE THE CHANGES WITH ASHRAE SOCIETY...NOT THE GG CHAPTER! Because this is your private information, we cannot change your records. Our chapter downloads your contact information from Society once per month...usually around the middle of the month. If your information is right at the Society level, we will also have current information for you. You can update your information on-line in the members-only section of the ASHRAE website at http://xp20.ashrae.org/welcome_asp.htm or by calling ASHRAE at 1-800-5-ASHRAE (800-527-4723).
| 4. Why have I stopped receiving e-mail announcements for the Fog Dispenser? |
Either your address is wrong in the database (see instructions above) or you haven't paid your dues. Dual chapter members need to report problems to the membership chair upon payment of dues.
| 5. How do I get on the Board? |
Each year the Board selects a Nominating Committee to select candidates for the next year's Board. This committee usually convenes in January and presents their recommendations in February. If you are interested in joining the Board you can either express your interest to a present Board Member or communicate directly to the Nominating Committee. Selection criteria usually includes service on chapter committees with the most weight placed on cornerstone committees like membership, research, student activities, newsletter editor, webmaster, database and TEGA. See instructions above to join one of these committees.
| 6. Why are spouse names no longer in the roster? |
ASHRAE Society no longer provides them in the database.
| 7. How do I get a Golden Gate ASHRAE name badge? |
First, you must be a local due-paying member to receive a badge. If you are, then give us a business card the next time you come to a meeting.
| 8. How do I suggest changes to ASHRAE operations? |
Ask your CRC Delegate (Ben Sun for 2000) to make a motion at the Region X Chapter's Regional Conference. This conference is usually in May, motions and nominations should be made one to two months in advance.
| 9. How do I get on an ASHRAE committee? |
To get on either a Technical Committee (TC) or Standing Project Committee (SPC or SSPC) you write a letter expressing interest to the chair of that committee. For other committee assignments you should forward you name to your CRC Delegate (Ben Sun for 2000) to bring up under nominations. Follow the instructions for motions.
| 10. How do I get considered for an honor or award? |
Express your interest to our Awards Committee Chair (Gail Brager).
| 11. How can I become a member and how much are chapter dues? |
To be a member of the Golden Gate Chapter, you must be a member at the Society level. For more information about ASHRAE Society membership, visit their site at <www.ashrae.org/members/page/589>. ASHRAE Society dues are $165 per year and $16 per year for students. Click here to download the Society membership form.
Once you are a member of ASHRAE, you can become a Golden Gate Chapter member. You may join Society and the Chapter at the same time, but need to submit both forms. The Golden Gate Chapter membership dues are $50.00 per year, while membership dues for full-time students are $16 per year.Click here to download a Golden Gate Chapter membership application.
Note that ASHRAE Meeting dinners for full-time students are free!
12. How do I get reimbursed for expenses that I incur for chapter functions? |
You need to mail the receipts along with an
explanation to the Chapter Treasurer.
13. What is our Chapter's mailing address? |
You can send regular surface mail correspondence to the Golden Gate Chapter to the following address:
Golden Gate ASHRAE
41 Sutter Street Suite 1401
San Francisco CA 94104-4903
Comments about this site can be sent to Robert Marcial at <rmarcial@pacbell.net>.
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