President's Message:

​Welcome to another year of ASHRAE here in the Long Island Chapter!
 
I would like to thank James Hanna for his leadership the past year, especially during this difficult time for group meetings.  He did a great job bringing us all together.
 
I would also like to thank all of our volunteers that work tirelessly to bring our chapter top notch newsletter content, monthly chapter meetings, social and fundraising events, and everything else.
 
This year’s Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) was held in Portland, Maine in August.  It was an abbreviated event with only chapter delegates, alternates, and Region 1 Executive Committee in attendance.  The business meetings were conducted there in person, and the committee chair training events will be held virtually on September 18th.  Friday evening is always the Presidential dinner, with Society President Mick Schwedler in attendance.  He will be visiting our chapter sometime in 2022. The Region 1 Excom did an amazing job at planning this CRC!
 
President Schwedler’s theme for this year is “Personal growth. Global Impact. Feed the Roots”.  I know somebody helped you navigate your way into local ASHRAE when you first got involved.  This year, give back to a newcomer and help guide them, or find new people to join.  From President Schwedler directly:
 
“How did you get here today and become part of this expansive root system? Who helped you grow, encouraged you - that is, who ‘fed your roots?’ Collectively, our personal growth and united efforts have produced global impacts … to serve humanity…the first three words of ASHRAE’s mission.” “Whose roots will you feed in the next three months?”
 
I look forward to the months ahead and hope that we can continue meeting in person!

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Matthew J. Vitrano
President, Long Island Chapter