As we head into the holiday season, it's a great time to reflect on another successful month for our ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Chapter and share a few important updates.

Our November general meeting at Movement Brewing was a great success! We had a fantastic turnout at this new venue, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with some new ones. A special thank-you to Abdel Darwich for his insightful presentation on ASHRAE Guideline 43, highlighting its purpose and the important distinctions between the guideline and ASHRAE Standard 170. We appreciate Abdel taking the time to share his expertise with our chapter.

 

I'm also pleased to announce that the proposed increase in our Chapter Annual Dues has officially passed, with overwhelming support from our voting members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process and shared their feedback. Chapter dues play an important role in keeping our chapter running successfully. These contributions help cover essential administrative expenses, including website subscriptions and other operational costs. They also allow us to meet our financial obligations to Region X, which are based on our chapter membership, and provide opportunities for our Board of Governors and Committee Chairs to attend essential leadership and technical training. These are important investments that help us operate effectively and continue serving our members. With that in mind, we respectfully encourage every member to support our chapter by contributing their annual chapter dues when renewing their ASHRAE membership. Your support truly makes a difference.

 

Another exciting development has been the continued involvement of our UC Davis Student Chapter. Under the leadership of Collin Credo, the students have been doing an outstanding job staying engaged with our chapter and creating opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Recently, they hosted several members of our Board of Governors for a panel-style discussion with graduate students, where we shared professional experiences, discussed the HVAC industry, and answered questions about career paths and opportunities. It was a rewarding experience, and the students' enthusiasm and engagement were particularly impressive. The Student Chapter will also be hosting our upcoming UC Davis Technical Tour on November 20. A big thank-you to Collin and his team for their continued efforts in making these opportunities possible. Supporting and mentoring the next generation of engineers remains one of our chapter's most important responsibilities.

 

As we approach the end of the calendar year, I want to thank you to all our members, Board of Governors, and Committee Chairs volunteers for your continued dedication and support. Our chapter's success is a direct reflection of the people who contribute their time, knowledge, and energy to make it all happen.

 

I hope to see everyone at our December 2 general meeting! Until then, I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

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Felipe Victoria, PE
2026/27 President, ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Chapter