Our Chapter meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September to June. Contact [email protected] for more info. 

Next Meeting:
Tuesday February 10th, 2026 at 6PM
​Westbury Manor
1100 Jericho Tpke
Westbury NY, 11590
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Members and Approved Guests: $60
​Non-Members: $70
Student Chapter Members: $15 (member rate and use discount code STUDENT)
Monthly Meeting:
  • Cocktail Hour
  • Technical Seminar (1 PDH) (No Technical Presentation for June)
  • 5 course dinner and open bar throughout
​Presentation Description:
Large Duct construction requirements and air duct leakage applicable to data center construction.
Duct Leakage in Data Center Construction
Data centers demand precise airflow control, strict pressurization, and high system reliability, making duct leakage a critical performance risk. This presentation examines duct leakage as it relates to modern data center construction methods, with a focus on common leakage points, installation challenges, and their impact on airflow delivery, energy use, and system redundancy. The discussion will align with SMACNA fabrication and installation standards and best practices, highlighting proper sealing methods, leakage testing considerations, and the construction methods required to meet the performance expectations of mission-critical facilities.
​Presenter(s) Bio:
Geoff Parks
Senior Project Manager
SMACNA Technical Resources
Geoff Parks is a Senior Project Manager in the SMACNA Technical Resources department with over 30 years of experience in the sheet metal industry. His background includes completing a union sheet metal apprenticeship program and working in shop fabrication, CAD/BIM, estimating, project management, and senior leadership at a major East Coast sheet metal company.

Non-Members and Guests that join at the door will receive the pre-registered Member rate for that meeting and a voucher for free admission to their next meeting, courtesy of our  Membership Promotion Committee.

Member Monthly
Meeting Registration
$60
Non-Member Monthly
Meeting Registration
$70

Board of Governors Meetings

The Chapter's Officers and Board of Governors meets at Westbury Manor at 5pm on the day of our main chapter meetings, the second Tuesday of September through June. All members are welcome to attend, whether it be to listen in on the meeting to stay abreast of what is going on within the chapter or to address the board.

We do ask that if you have a topic or subject you would like to discuss, that you please let a member of the board know so we can properly allocate time for you.