See a rough idea of our web pages prior to 2010 to 2019 at
Internet Archive
previous web url, www.ashrae.bc.ca/vi
It all started when…
Formation
The Charter of the Vancouver Island Chapter was granted on April 2nd, 1985, having been initiated by several local businessmen with a vision to the future. The first board of governors was made up of:
President: Jack Meredith
President-Elect Cedric Trueman
Vice President: Mike Scott
Secretary: Keith Hawkins
Treasurer: Paul Bains
BOG and Committee Chairs
Among these founding members, some are still actively supporting the chapter and even serving as members of the current Board of Governors.
Progress and Highlights
VANCOUVER ISLAND CHAPTER 145
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS
Researched and compiled by Ian Burton - Chapter Historian
ASHRAE – Vancouver Island Chapter 145 was incorporated April 2nd, 1985. Being the most recent chapter to be formed in region XI, we’ve been drawing members from the entire Vancouver Island to attend meetings and trade shows in Victoria at the island’s Southernmost tip. We were the 17th and latest Canadian chapter to be chartered following British Columbia (1952).
Since being chartered, our membership has grown from the original 48 members to an area membership of 55; not including students. Since 1999 we have been moving towards sponsoring a section in the mid Vancouver Island area. As Vancouver Island covers approximately 32,134 square kilometers (12,408 square miles) and is 454 kilometers (282 miles) long, it is felt that this will encourage ASHRAE society membership by reducing travel to attend meetings. Vancouver Island Chapter has been active in sponsoring education and technical seminars in the HVAC field in our community, including yearly bursaries to students at the University of Victoria and Camosun College. We have and continue to promote cooperation with other technical and professional associations in the area by sponsoring group meetings and technical seminars.
Socially, we hold an annual spouses night to encourage an understanding of what it is we do once a month at our tours and seminars. Programs are arranged to ensure that there is something interesting to all parties involved. Since inception we’ve held semi-annual trade shows to showcase new technologies, educate local professionals, and educate the public about ASHRAE.
Chapter support of ASHRAE society and research has been considerable and consistent. Our chapter has established the Wendell Wolf Memorial fund committing a permanent investment generating interest for a yearly contribution to ASHRAE research. Chapter members have participated on ASHRAE technical committees most notably Cedric Trueman – TC 9.6.
Several of our chapter members have proceeded to work toward a common goal in ASHRAE society. We hosted the region XI 1992 Chapters Regional Conference. We’ve been recognized for excellence by winning several PAOE awards in our short 17 years. We won a Regional Technology award in 2000, a gold ribbon for history award 1995-96 for promoting a more active interest in technology, and in 1987-88 British Columbia Buildings Corporation won an award for recognition of significant financial support of research program.
Our chapter continues to thrive based on lots of dedication and hard work by chapter volunteers!
Past Activities
Vancouver Island Chapter typically has organized the monthly meetings to be an approximately even split of technical talks and plant tours. Distinguished lecturers have usually been invited to at least two meetings per year. Following is a compilation of our topics and presenters since inception in 1985 to 2003.
Meetings Jan 1985 - Jan 2008 - (List of dates and topics)
Meetings Feb 2003 - Current - (Dates, topics, venue, speaker, and photos)
Every two years, there is a trade show held by the Vancouver Island Chapter to raise awareness of ASHRAE, provide a venue for suppliers and manufacturers to display their wares, and as a source of funding for the local chapter.
Recent Activities
This year's past meetings
We’ve made history!
Many of our members are active in the world community and contribute to ASHRAE and our society in ways that aren’t always recognized. In response, we’ve added this section to help enlighten members on what other members have done to promote the engineering community.
Click on a name below to see a brief biography on some of our long time members who have been featured in our “Islander” newsletter.
February 1995 Islander featuring Ron Williams
March 1995 Islander featuring Hayward Murray
April 1995 Islander featuring Perc Butler
Further updates to this section are contained in the Recognition section of this website.
