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Join the Advancing HVAC&R to Serve Humanity and Promote a Sustainable World World’s Leading What Members Say? Thirteen years ago, I joined ASHRAE as a student member. Since that time, I have been embraced by a community of peers from throughout the world that continues to help to build both my knowledge of HVAC&R and career as a Professional Engineer. – RL, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ASHRAE has provided me with incredible opportunities to network with others in the industry while being of service to them. Now, in my advanced years, I am satisfying my mentoring thirst. – LS, Prairie Village, Kansas Being a member of ASHRAE has helped me make invaluable contacts in the HVACR industry - the annual meetings are an easy way to keep on top of every aspect of the industry as they provide opportunities for networking, information about the newest codes and chances to participate in updates to standards. – SS, Washington, DC The resources of ASHRAE are here for you. HVAC&R Organization ASHRAE membership is open to anyone associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration. With more than 50,000 members from more than 100 nations, you can participate in a diverse society representing HVAC&R professionals around the world. Who is a member? Members are represented by students, consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, building owners, employees of manufacturing companies, educational institutions, research organizations, government, architects, or anyone concerned with HVAC&R for the built environment. What Member Type is Right for You? ASHRAE has three grades of membership awarded to applicants based on their experience and participation in the industry. Member grade and associate grade offer the same member benefits. Member ($165 US) Available to anyone with 12 years or more ASHRAEapproved experience in the HVAC&R industry. Associate Member ($165 US) Available to anyone with less than 12 years of ASHRAEapproved experience in the HVAC&R industry. Affiliate Member ($40 US) Affiliate grade is perfect for individuals who are new to ASHRAE (not previous Student or Associate members) who are age 30 or younger. It provides a great beginning for young professionals who wish to become involved in ASHRAE. Affiliate grade does not include the annual member benefit of the ASHRAE Handbook. **Before you apply and select a member grade, we encourage you to visit the ASHRAE website at: www. ashrae.org/membership to see the member grades and their corresponding member benefits. Member Benefits and Resources Publications & Resources • The ASHRAE Handbook — the indispensable, industry-wide resource for all HVAC&R professionals. (Available to Members and Associate Members) • ASHRAE Journal — the most trusted monthly technical magazine in the HVAC&R community • ASHRAE Insights — the monthly electronic newsletter of key Society news and activities • HVAC&R Industry News — a weekly electronic news resource keeping ASHRAE members abreast of the latest industry news and information • Access to the members-only resource website • Access to more than 300 of the industry’s leading technical publications Professional Education and Career Development • Maximize your knowledge with seminars and courses from the ASHRAE Learning Institute • Maintain your professional designation/license with over 40 courses • Earn PDHs / CEUs / AIA LUs • Build communication and management skills by participating in a technical program or technical committee • Post jobs or seek employment utilizing ASHRAE’s online career services program Networking • Meet with industry experts and colleagues at chapter, region and Society meetings • Connect locally, regionally and internationally with over 160 chapters worldwide • Learn, share and grow at the ASHRAE Annual & Winter Meetings, and the AHR Expo at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting Join ASHRAE today. Enhance your career for a lifetime! Save time, join online. www.ashrae.org Or fill out the membership application and either fax or mail back to ASHRAE. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. 1791 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone: 1-800-527-4723 (U.S and Canada) 404-636-8400 (world-wide) • Fax: 404-321-5478 Member Discounts • On over 300 ASHRAE technical publications • On registration at ASHRAE meetings • On education courses 37

ASHRAE Journal - February 2009

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