Membership grades with benefits

Learn Technology

• At ASHRAE chapter, region, and Society meetings.
• Via technical periodicals: ASHRAE Journal (monthly; included at no additional charge for all member grades)

International Research Journal (quarterly)

IAQ Applications (quarterly magazine)

ASHRAE Handbooks (yearly): Included at no additional charge to Members and Associate Members.

Student Members - ASHRAE Handbook available at a discount.

One-time discount off Member price (20% off) for Affiliate Members.

ASHRAE Publications -- some 300 current titles, with 20% member discount.

ASHRAE Continuing Education – with members discounts.

ASHRAE Standards & Guidelines – more than 100, with 20% member discount.

Develop Leadership Skills
Work with and lead ASHRAE committee members.

Network with Industry Professionals
At ASHRAE Chapter, Region, and Society meetings. And in the online forums in ASHRAE’s Society Connections eNewsletter (twice monthly).

You also keep updated with the industry via: ASHRAE’s Insights newsletter (monthly), and the HVAC Industry eNewsletter (weekly).

Career Advancement
Look for employees & employment, and network with other HVAC&R professionals at ASHRAE meetings. Take educational courses. Participate in job postings on ASHRAE web.

Professional Development / Continuing Education
Maintain your professional education and designation with 40+ courses, earning CEUs / PDHs / AIA LUs. Also: Technical topics at ASHRAE Chapter, Region and Society meetings.

Industry Insight
You’re on the “team” with thousands of members who volunteer on industry-driven committees. Also: HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter (weekly).

Ideal For:

• Professionals with 12 or more years of experience in the industry
• Consulting & Design Engineers
• Architects
• Contractors
• Code Officials and other Government representatives
• Facility Engineers / Managers
• Project / Application Engineers
• Technicians
• Industrial / Manufacturing Engineers & Management
• Public Utility Engineers
• Professors / Instructors / Researchers
• Sales Engineers / Manufacturer’s Reps
• Distributors / Wholesalers

Qualifications: The equivalent of 12 Society-approved years of experience composed of an approved combination of:

• Completed education beyond high school;
• Work experience (including research, teaching, design, contracting, engineering sales, or engineering management); and
• Professional engineering or related registration or license issued by a legally authorized body.

Benefits: Included in Membership:

• Access to member-only web pages.
• ASHRAE Handbook.
• ASHRAE Journal.
• ASHRAE Insights newsletter.
• HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter.
• Society Connections eNewsletter.

Discounts:

• Discount on publications (20% off), including ASHRAE Standards & Guidelines.
• During first year, get 20% off Member price on all Handbook items (excluding network versions)
• Discounts on educational courses and ASHRAE Meeting registrations.
• Group Insurance.

Grade & Annual Dues: Associate Member $165

Ideal For: Professionals with less than 12 years experience in the industry.

Qualifications: Experience in technical matters or in design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R fields; Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application.

Benefits: Same as member

Grade & Annual Dues: Affiliate Member $40

Ideal For:

• New members who want an introduction to ASHRAE.
• Younger professionals.
• International professionals.

Qualifications: Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application. For new members only. Must be under 30 years of age, and can only hold this grade for up to 3 cumulative years.

Benefits: Same as Member, except:

You do not receive ASHRAE Handbook with membership. You get a one-time discount (20% off Member price) on all Handbook items (except network versions).

You can serve on Chapter committees, but cannot hold office or vote at Chapter, Regional or Society level.

Ideal For: Undergraduate and Graduate students in a:

• University
• College
• Junior college or
• Technical institute

Qualifications: Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field. Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives.

Benefits: Can vote in and hold office only at the Student Branch level, but cannot do such at Chapter, Regional, and Society levels.

Not elibigle for group insurance.

Student Membership Bonuses:

• 2005 Handbook – Fundamentals; with CD $49
• Current ASHRAE Handbooks prior to 2005, $39 (vs. getting with membership at no additional charge).
• Educational Discount on certain other publications.
• Free registration for ASHRAE meetings; and Student Activities at the Winter meeting.
• Participate in: Student Design Project Competition, Grants-in-Aid, Society and Local Scholarships, and Student Branch Activities.
• Career & Education Resources -- The Student Zone web page offers a list of accredited engineering institutions as well as tips on landing an exciting job in the HVAC&R industry.

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