ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter - CHAPTER HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE PACIFIC NW CHAPTER
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING & VENTILATING ENGINEERS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS
AND THE
PUGET SOUND CHAPTER
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING
AND
AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
1924-1993
COMPILED BY MARTIN MCDOUGALL
Special Thanks for Research to:
Charles Hall
Erwin Weber
C.A. Pangborn
Carl Anderson
Roderick Kirkwood
Dan Sullivan
Keith Massart
Burt Nelson
After designing the air conditioning system for the sphinx and Pyramids of Egypt, Ernie Weber, in March of 1909 AD, stumbled into a little Indian Village on Elliot Bay, spoken of a Seattle by the indigenous natives thereabouts, and promptly set about to humanize their living standards above those enjoyed by the other primitive peoples of the world.
There was a big Indian Pow Wow known as the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYP) soon to be opened on the campus of the University of Washington. This brought many prominent Mechanical Engineers, including E.O. Eastwood, who became Professor of Mechanical Engineering at said university, to the diggings. Most of them were members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which was incorporated in 1881 and spawned the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers on January 24, 1895 and the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers in 1905.
In 1921 the ASHVE had eleven local chapters, namely: Illinois, Kansas City, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Western New York, Ohio, Eastern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
On the National Committee to Increase Membership was E.A. Stark, who together with a local member of the ASHVE, William Mallis, a prominent Seattle Architect of one-pipe steam fame, was responsible for selling the idea of becoming members of the ASHVE to the following Puget Sounders, as listed in the Journal of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, Vol. 27, No. 5 of July 1921, under CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP.
MEMBERS
Allen, W.D., Allen & Son, 951 Stuart Bldg., Seattle, WA.
Ayers, A.E., Rautman Plumbing & Heating Co., 109 Jackson St., Seattle, WA.
Blackwell, C.H, Dist. Mgr., Warren Webster & Co., Room E-7, Central Bldg. Seattle, WA.
Eastwood, E.O., Prof. Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Godfrey, F.H., Mgr., General Boilers Co., 2021 L.C. Smith Bldg., Seattle, WA.
Hill, W.A., Est. and Draftsman, King Plbg. & Heat. Co., 214 Columbia St., Seattle, WA.
W.A. McNeil, WM. R., Heat. & Vent. Engr. And Supt. Of Bldgs, Seattle Public Schools 725 Central Bldg. Seattle, WA.
Moore, Josiah C., Engr., Aero Alarm Co., 725 Central Bldg., Seattle, WA.
Nevins, J.R., Architect and Engineer., 1708-9 Hoge Bldg., Seattle, WA.
Phelps, Hugh F., Heat. Contractor, 905-1/2 Third Ave., Seattle, WA.
Ruddell, W.H., West Coast Heating Co., Inc., 1627 4th Ave., Seattle, WA.
Santmyer, W.J., Supt., Puget Sound Light and Power Co., Electric Bldg., 7th Ave. and Olive St., Seattle, WA.
Twist, C.F., Contractor, Ashwell Twist Co., 2127-1st Ave. Seattle, WA.
Weber, Erwin L., Consulting Engr., 723-4 Seaboard Bldg., Seattle, WA.
Zokelt, C.G., Ch. Draftsman, Seattle School Dist., 502 Central Bldg., Seattle, WA.
ASSOCIATES
Flynn, Harry C., Salesman, Seattle Plumbing Co., 1205 4th Ave. S., Seattle, WA.
Neupert, E.A., Asst. Mgr., Walworth Mfg. Co., 414 First Ave., Seattle, WA.
Urquhart, F.X., Mgr., American Radiator Co., 1219 4th Ave., Seattle, WA.
In January 1922, William Lyle Dudley, Vice President and Engr., Sales Dept., Western Blower Co., Seattle, WA. Became a member.
In July 1923, the following were candidates for membership:
William H. Carsten, Pres. and Mgr., Majestic Furnace & Mfg. Co. Inc., 600 Terry Ave. N., Seattle, WA.
William W. Cox, Supt. and Engr., Bergh-Griggs Co., 936 Commerce St., Tacoma, WA.
A charter was granted to the Pacific NE Chapter of ASHRAE in 1924. No meetings were held until 1928.
In January 1925, Lawrence R. Berg, Sales Dept., U.S. Radiator Co., 1521 L.C. Smith Bldg., Seattle, WA became a member.
In April 1926, Harry K. Brash, Dist. Mgr., The Trane Co. of LaCrosse, Wisconsin became on associate member.
In July 1927, William E. Beggs, Supt. and Engr., University P&H. CO., 3939 University Way, Seattle, WA became a member.
This motley group looked up to Prof. E.O. Eastwood as their spokesman and General Man Friday. He maintained frequent contact with the National Officers of the ASHVE and finally succeeded in procuring a charter for the founding of the PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER of the ASHVE. This became the first local chapter west of the Mississippi River.
The first meeting was held on Feb. 2, 1928 and was attended by W. E. Beggs, W.L. Dudley, E.O. Eastwood, C.F. Twist, and Erwin L. Weber. In Vol. 34, No. 3, of the Journal of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, dated March 1928, the following appear on page 297, under LOCAL CHAPTER MEETINGS: Pacific Northwest Chapter Organized.
At a meeting on Thursday evening, February 2, Engineers Club, Seattle, WA., The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers was formerly launched. Officers were elected and the Constitution and By-laws were adopted and have been submitted to the Council of the Society for approval.
It was planned to have the Annual Meeting of the Chapter in April and the following officers and board of governors will serve until that time:
President: W.L. Dudley
Vice-president: E.L. Weber
Secretary: E.O. Eastwood
Treasurer: C.F. Twist
Board of Governors: E.L. Weber, C.F. Twist and W.E. Beggs.
According to the announcement of Secretary Eastwood, the next meeting of the Chapter is scheduled for March 8 and the speaker will be Dr. E.P. Hanley, Health Commissioner of Seattle,
The Council of the Society granted a Charter to the Pacific Northwest Chapter sometime ago and is glad to welcome it among the active local organizations which are located in fourteen of the principal cities of the country.
The next meeting was held on March 8, 1928 at the Washington Hotel and was attended by 18 members and guests.
Dr. E.T. Hanley, Health Commissioner of the City of Seattle, delivered an address entitled "Health and Prosperity." Prof. E.O. Eastwood gave a historical sketch of the Society and delivered the Charter to the Chapter.
After this, regular monthly meeting were held and the Pacific Northwest Chapter grew in membership and importance. W.E. Beggs was our program chairman and for several years he arranged many excellent programs.
Invariably post-meeting meetings were held in the office of Ernie Weber, who like every other citizen was existing under the 18th Amendment, but usually had some California olives (at least that’s what the label on the barrel proclaimed) to serve them, and on many occasions had Kosher wine, or its Catholic counterpart, both issued for sacramental purposes ONLY, which meant Ernie had to change religions so often that he finally made ham on Fridays a standard item of diet.
(P.S. The 21st Amendment did not become a part of the Constitution of the United States of America until December 5, 1933.)
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of ASHVE in Seattle was chartered again by the National Society in 1928. The first President was William Lyle Dudley, now deceased. Mr. Dudley was particularly active in the ventilation problems of the area.
The second president in 1929 was Erwin Weber. Mr. Weber was active in the local Chapter affairs. He had been particularly active in the ventilation problems of the area also.
The third president, in 1930 was Prof. E.O. Eastwood, now deceased, who was active both in the local chapter affairs and in the activities of the National Society. The Professor was called upon through the years for his welcome humor and serious guidance.
The next three presidents, William E. Beggs in 1931, Charlie Twist in 1932 and Michael O’Connel in 1933, are deceased. They represented the mechanical contractors’ interest in the affairs of the Society, and they were active for many years.
Jim Pollard was president in 1934 and is representing the industrial interest of the local society.
Lincoln Bouillon was president in 1935 and was active as a consulting engineer in this area. He also had done much for the Society in Region 10 and nationally. Meetings are moved to the New Washington Hotel, which was already old.
The 1936 president was Sterling Peterson, now deceased, who was one of the most faithful and active members throughout his career.
W.W. Cox was President in 1937, but was not active for a number of years.
Clarence May was president in 1938. He retired to California and the sunshine. May died in 1965.
Ray Wesley was president in 1939 and then also moved to the smog of California.
During 1939 the Portland Chapter of ASHVE Portland Oregon, was chartered and many members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter were present at the christening.
Merline Hauan, president in 1940, now deceased, was a faithful member of the society.
Foster Pratt, Herb Griffith, Robert Morse and Merrill Musgrave, presidents in 1941, 1942, 1943, and 1944, while retired, semi-retired, or just plain tired, were occasionally at old timer meetings in the spring.
In 1942, Dr. E.O. Eastwood, the founder of this chapter, was the national president of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers.
The desire to have a chapter of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers in Seattle was fulfilled with the granting of a number of men interested in the refrigeration field who formed a committee which met with one of the National officers, a Mr. A. B. Stickney.
An evening meeting followed, in which the entire group of about 35 men filled in applications for membership, which were presented to Mr. Stickney, following a talk by him outlining the aim of the Society.
Their petition for charter was brought before the executive board prior to the annual meeting, and we were notified that we would receive the Charter in January of 1944.
Membership at that time was composed of those in Washington, Oregon, and Western Canada.
The Chapter had a unique position at the national meeting, at which we were presented the Charter, we likewise had a part of the main technical program.
Mr. Leopold, who was the National President, asked Charlie Hall to read a paper for one of the scheduled speakers who had been unable to attend the National Meeting.
Not wanting to appear more anxious than Adlai Stevenson receiving the Democratic Presidential Nomination, Charlie, too, unselfishly accepted. Mr. Leopold was to announce the subject of the paper, acknowledge the author, then was to state that it was to be read by Charlie. This he did during the normal confusion preceding papers, and after introduction, Charlie proceeded to read the article on the subject of "The Problems of Heavy Water" by Dr. Jordon. Up to this time, 1944, Charlie thought that "heavy water" was an expression used by bartenders.
Through 20 minutes of competing with microphone adjustments and periodic flashbulb exposures, Charlie completed the reading, whereupon he turned to the head table, and, to his surprise, Mr. Leopold had left his seat.
Before he know just what to do, questions came resounding through the room, and like the ringing on a telephone, he was attempting to answer the easiest ones. He soon began to realize that this paper had been controversial. In confusion, he explained that he had read someone else’s paper, and that he felt he should not comment on any questions; that his answers might not reflect the opinion of the original author. This was no understatement.
However, for the balance of that meeting, it was easier to accept the salutations for Dr. Jordan than it was to explain that Charlie was not that person.
Mr. F.W. Knowles was prominent in the organizing of this group, and after the presentation of the Charter, the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Refrigeration Engineers was formally organized, and Mr. Knowles was elected the first Chapter Chairman.
At the organization meeting, we learned that Mr. A.E. Edwards, long associated in the refrigeration business in the Pacific Northwest and who was affiliated with this Chapter, had been a national member for prior years.
The Chapter held monthly meetings, with the exception of the summer months. For programs at these meetings, speakers were obtained from representatives of equipment manufacturers and local chapter members. Programs were difficult to arrange, and after the first year whenever speakers would fail to appear, Charlie Hall was called upon to present the Charter. He recalled that three presentations were made during that time.
The Seattle Engineers Club was the home of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ASRE for a number of years, and the meetings were strictly educational, that is, we came for dinner and the program. Later, we learned that our competition in the heating and ventilating field were bribing some of our members with a cocktail hour, and thus it was necessary for us to meet the competition. For years, one joint sessions a year was enjoyed with the ASHVE, each year alternating as host.
Early in the organization, ASRE formed a Student Committee, and established a fund whereby we would invite some students in the refrigeration courses from local universities to attend programs, which may have been of educational value to them. The funds were raised by various firms and some individuals. This activity was continued up until the time of the merger of our two groups.
In 1945 our presidents were Dewitt C. Griffin, ASHVE and Carl Anderson, ASRE. Dinners got so bad at the Engineers Club in the Arctic Building at .75 cents that meetings were moved to the Gowman Hotel. Presidents in 1946 were Ray LeRiche, ASHVE, and N. Nickerson, ASRE.
1947 brought Dick Stern as ASRE President with Ned Langdon, ASHVE.
Joe Wilderman was president of ASRE in 1948. L.L. Bison was president of ASHVE.
1949 we had Jim Sparks as president of ASHVE and Charles Hall president of ASRE.
C.A. Pangborn was ASHVE President in 1950. The Inland Empire Chapter of ASHVE was chartered in 1950. W.C. Stone was president of ASRE.
1951 brought Richard Stern as president of ASHVE. Vince Kaufman was president of ASRE. Stern was one of two men ever to be president of ASRE and ASHVE.
Bert Robinson was president of ASRE in 1952. ASRE helped charter the Vancouver Chapter. Bert Robinson was president of ASHVE.
1953-1954, Ted Orebaugh was president of ASHVE. Mason Emanuels was ASRE president.
1954-1955
In 1954 the ASRE Chapter was the host for the 50th anniversary of ASRE. A tremendous success. Heading ASRE that year was H.M. Henderickson. He later became nation president of ASRE. He was professor of Engineering at the University of Washington. Tom Caskey was President of ASHVE.
1955-1956
1955 had Pat Winsor as president of ASHVE. Forest Sainsbury led the ASRE chapter. Forest lived in Wenatchee and never missed a meeting. One meeting he appeared slightly confused. It seems his car was caught in a slide on Steven's Pass and was pushed off the road, turned over several times and landed at the bottom of the ravine. He left the car, climbed back to the road and hitch-hiked to keep the meeting. His work with the Department of Agriculture sent him to Europe on at least two occasions.
1956-1957
Lloyd Christofferson was president of ASHVE in 1956. After a long and heated discussion for three meetings, the local chapter of ASHVE name was changed to Puget Sound Chapter. Sherm Busnell was president of ASRE.
1957 brought Ed Triol as president of ASHVE. Don Kennedy led ASRE, and the local chapter was instrumental in chartering the Oregon chapter of ASRE. The first membership roster was published. It was colored green. The very first golf tournament was held at Cedarcrest in Marysville. The board read the By-Laws. Their interpretation was that the board could act for the Chapter with their action reported to the members. This eliminated the long controversy that occurred at regular meetings. We have great respect for Ed Triol for this action.
1958-1959
Meetings were moved to the Alaska Hotel on Second Avenue. Post meetings were held in the Firelight Room where the Go-Go girls were a big hit.
Merrill McKinstry was president of ASHVE. This year saw the consolidation of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ASRE and the Puget Sound Chapter of ASHVE. 1958 brought O.C. (Chuck) Yates as President of ASHRE. McKinstry and Yates both served on half year as president.
1959-1960
Harold "Buck" Hendrickson became the first president of Puget Sound to serve one full year in ASHRAE, 1959. He was previously president of ASRE holding that distinction along with Richard Stern. Officially ASRE was merged with ASVE to become ASHRAE.
Bud Overbye was the next president of ASHRAE in 1960-1961.
1961-1962
Keith Massart was president this year. Under his guidance, the chapter eagerly prepared for the coming CRC held in May of 1962. Lincoln Bouillon let a drive to finish financing of the United Engineering Building in New York City. His success with this campaign eventually let to his election as national president of the society.
1962-1963
Roderick R. Kirkwood led the chapter this year. Puget Sound Chapter hosted Region X CRC and it coincided with Century 21 Exposition. A field trip for delegates through the Space Needle was the highlight of the conference.
1963-1964
Our president that year was Dave Hopkins. Roderick Kirkwood became Regional Chairman and Director of Region X succeeding Tom White of the golden Gate Chapter. Kirkwood was recognized as Engineer of the Year.
1964-1965
Dinty Moore was president. Meetings were moved to the colonial Manor on 7th Avenue. The exhaust fan was so bad it was to be turned off for the speaker. The metal name badges we had made a heck of a racket on the concrete floor when you dozed off.
1965-1966
this year saw a great increase in membership. Linc Bouillon, along with Burt Nelson, led a campaign pitted against Linc’s close friend Bill Collins of Oklahoma Chapter, Region VIII, on who could bring in the most members. It ended in a tie, but the sales rep catalog which did not have a sticker on it as an ASHRAE member was not specified in Bouillon’s office. Hank Bickel was president that year.
1966-1967
Dixon Ervin was president. Chapter newsletter - PUNCH LIST- began publication. Lincoln Bouillon was elected Society President. James E. Notkin Passes away. First joint golf tournament with British Columbia Chapter is held. Linc Bouillon is recognized as Engineer of the Year. Linc Bouillon suddenly passed away. The first Regional Membership Chairman is established.
1967-1968
President was Frank Nuyens. Chapter dues are raised to $7.50. Lincoln Bouillon Scholarship Fund is established. First published roster of members is produced for $50.00. Ed Triol had a friend who could do it cheap. It came out okay. Rod Kirkwood is Region X Director. The air conditioning class is started at the University of Washington. Bob Bowlin is awarded the Lincoln Bouillon Scholarship.
1968-1969
President was Jack Salsburg. Rod Kirkwood is awarded FELLOW by the Society. At the request of Dave Hopkins a joint meeting is held in Tacoma and was a huge success. Twenty Seven (27) members attended the ASHRAE January meeting in Chicago. They petitioned the Meetings and Arrangement Committee for the 1976 meeting in Seattle.
1969-1970
Ed Dill was president. Dixon Ervin becomes Regional Director and Chairman. Meetings are moved to the Sherwood Inn - University District. Ernie Weber passes away. He will be remembered for his design, both mechanical and electrical, of the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. He did both on the same drawing at 1/16th inch scale in black india ink. Art Fisher of Valentine & Fisher led a tour of the new Seattle First National Bank Building.
1970-1971
Joseph Price was president of the Chapter in 1970. We moved our meeting back to the 8th floor of the Seattle First Bank Building. The reception committee complained because we had to lug our own refreshments up from the garage. We did raise a lot of profit for the Bouillon Scholarship fund in our libations. We again had an excellent turnout for November Joint meeting at the Poodle Dog in Tacoma. Our December speaker, Don Davidson was given 45 minutes to speak on "Legal Entanglements - From the Spec. Writer to the Judge." His comments on the time allotment was likened to fertilizing ten acres with a good f___t. One of the speakers that year was on a rather boring subject. Steve Stephens will be remembered making a comment as a whisper and was heard by many, "C___t’s Sake, how much longer is he going to speak?"
1971-1972
Bill Dudek took over the residency in 1971. We made the move to Trafagear Hall in the AGC building. In November our meeting was held in the Georgian Room of the Olympic Hotel. After dinner the Chapter visited the first Northwest Mechanical Trade Show. Charlie Hall passed away in January, 1972. He had been president of ASRE in 1949 and had been associated with Refrigeration Engineering for years. Dixon Ervin served as Regional Director of Region X. C.A. Pangborn passed away. He served in the Army Third Division in W.W.I and saw action at Champagne, the Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Argonne.
1972-1973
Don Owens served as president of the chapter in 1972. We again ventured to the Poodle Dog in Tacoma for the November meeting. The Weather Data committee with George Velas as Chairman, had Roger Wright, Bob Wells, Dan Sullivan, Glen Martin, Jim Mokler and Howard Plant as members. They were being funded from a grant of $1,2500.00 by W.A.C.I. (Western Air Conditioning Industry Association) formed to put on the first ASHRAE exposition on the West Coast in 1970, which was held in San Francisco.
1973-1974
Clyde Roodhouse was our president in 1973. Hurley Boggess passed away. Hurley will be remembered for his great jokes, especially the Cowboy - Indian story. Rod Kirkwood was elected National President of ASHRAE. He became the third member of Puget Sound Chapter in become president. Also having this great honor were Prof. E.O. Eastwood in 1942 and Linc Bouillon in 1966. Our Chapter was instrumental in chartering the Alaska Chapter.
1974-1975
In 1974 Martin McDougall served as president of the Chapter. The Winter meeting and Exposition were held in Los Angeles. Our first industry roster was published by the Chapter. Karl Norby passed away. DeWitt Griffin was honored and roasted by Bob Wells, Nate Small and Bill Erdelyi. The recommended Outdoor Design Temperature of the State of Washington was published. The Chapter won the Dix Ervin Golden Goose Award for Region X.
1975-1976
1975 found Glen Ward as Chapter president. Region X CRC was held in Honolulu with over thirty (30) couples from Seattle in attendance. We heartily won the man-mile award. At the Golf Day we moved the dinner to the Everett Elks Club. Bill Botting was named second place winner in NAPHCC’s Contractor of the Year Award. The outstanding meeting of the year was in October when Joe Price, George Allen, Lloyd Christofferson, Glen Driver, Gerry Pomeroy, Al Tarr and Larry Johnson had a free-for-all on industry problems. Dick Moeller was awarded the Lincoln Bouillon Scholarship.
1976 saw Ben Notkin as Chapter president. We hosted the ASHRAE Annual Summer meeting under chairman Marty McDougall. Roderick R. Kirkwood Award for Meritorious Service is established. First recipient was Dick Phalen. John Stuart Miller is recognized as Engineer of the Year. Keith Massart became Director at Large for the Society.
1977-1978
L.F. Laatz was president in 1977. Student chapter is formed at the University of Washington. Permanent office is established in the AGC Building. The Sweethearts Night is a huge success a tour of the Treasures of Tutankahmen Exhibit.
1978-1979
1978 brought Bob Wells to the presidency of the Chapter. Dues are raised to $15.00. Life memberships awarded to Dave Hopkins, Dick Stern, and Pat Winsor. We hosted the last Region X CRC under John Proctor as chairman. It was a huge success. Martin McDougall was elected Director and Regional chairman. The June golf tournament was moved to Mill Creek.
Lanny Wuerch is president for 1979. Dinner costs go up to $10.00, refreshments $1.50. Doug Moore is the Lincoln Bouillon Scholarship recipient. The panel discussion of Seattle’s Code for Energy Conversation was held by Richard Becker, Dick Fidler, Bill Booth, Art Sirjord, and Bob Johnson. Sweethearts Night was held at Jack McGovern’s Music Hall. Region XI is formed with Western Canada, Alaska, Washington and Oregon. First CRC is held in Anchorage.
1980-1981
Pete Botting becomes President for 1980. Art Sirjord is recognized as Engineer of the Year. Dinner is raised to $12.00. Keith Elder is elected president of the University of Washington Student Branch. Halvorson, Beach and Bower open their operation. Don Owens and Creighten Depew continue with their air conditioning fundamentals at the University of Washington. Sweethearts Night was enjoyed at the Cirque Dinner Theater.
1981-1982
In 1981 we found Dick Phalen president of the chapter. Some meetings were held at the Canal Restaurant. Joe Price won the golf tournament at Inglewood. We assisted in chartering the Mid-Columbia Chapter in the Tri-Cities area. Keith Massart, Art Fisher and Lloyd Christofferson are awarded Life Membership. Creighten Depew is recognized as Engineer Educator of the Year.
1982-1983
Dean McFeron held the presidential post in 1982. Erling Olsen with John Graham Co. received ASHRAE Energy Efficient Design Award.
Sweethearts Night was held at the Seattle Trade Center Garden Atrium. Washington Natural Gas starts a unique plan at March meetings; they will contribute $15.00 for each member in attendance, to go to ASHRAE research.
1983-1984
1983 saw John Proctor as president. The Chapter raised $13,500 for ASHRAE Research. Jim Park from British Columbia Chapter was Regional Director. Richard Calvert won second place for Energy Award in New Commercial for the Marriot Hotel.
1984-1985
Robert Bowlin was president in 1984. Dinner prices go up to $15.00. The Chapter continues to out do all other chapters in research with $12,112.00. Life membership to Michael Hawkey, Robin Town and Les Loper. Elected to Fellow are Harry Callow, Creighten Depew and Keith Massart. Sweethearts Night was spent at the Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville.
1985-1986
1985 brought Larry Humphreys as our president. The Harry Sutch Memorial ASHRAE Scholarship is established. Meetings are moved to the Westin Hotel. Local dues are raised to $20.00. Det Goeppert of Oregon Chapter becomes Director and Regional Chairman.
1986-1987
Jim Jenkins is elected president for 1986. Meetings are moved to Covey’s Mountaineer Club. Second printing and update of the recommended Outdoor Design Temperatures for Washing State is made. Fred Kohloss, Society President of the Hawaiian Chapter made a surprise visit. Richard Calvert led an enthusiastic group skiing.
1987-1988
1987 found Richard Calvert at the helm. Dues are raised to $25.00. Chapter receives the J. Donald Krocker Award for PUNCH LIST publishing excellence. The October meeting was held in the Tacoma Dome. Sweethearts Night is held at the Seattle Aquarium. The Golf tournament is held at Bearcreek Country Club.
1988-1989
Jay McCarthy took control in 1988. Sweethearts Night was held at the New Orleans Creole Restaurant. Donn Roberts was busy getting ready for next year’s CRC. A successful Architect-Engineers show was held in Bellevue. Don Holte of Northern Alberta Chapter is Director and Regional Chairman.
1989-1990
1989 Steve Nicholes served as president. We hosted Region XI CRC. A tremendous effort was put forth by Donn Roberts and Committee. Had a joint meeting and trade show with SMANCA - Western Washington. The golf tournament is moved to Harbor Point Country Club.
1990-1991
Jefferey Hansen was president in 1990. We had a joint CRC in Hawaii with Region X. Outstanding program of the year was the refrigeration update of the CFC issue. Sweethearts Night was held on the cruise ship "The Spirit of Puget Sound". Couldn’t see anything. Very thick fog. The chapter had a joint meeting with American Institute of Plant Engineers.
1991-1992
1991 Earl Tidball took over command of the Chapter. Jerry Rockford, Doug Moore and Larry Humphreys gave an outstanding program. Life membership was awarded to Ellis Overmyer, Harold Brooks, Dean Moore, Dale Aungst, Burt Nelson, Authur Yorozu. Ralph Mattison of Oregon Chapter is elected Director and Regional Chairman.
1992-1993
Dave Gardner was elected President in 1992. Jim Harrison received Society’s Lincoln Bouillon Award for membership achievements and started his three-year term as Membership Promotion Regional Vice-Chairman. After many years of stop-start, the Rainier Section (Tacoma & South) was established with John Harnish as Section Leader. Not to be outdone, the Mount Baker Section (Bellingham & South) was established with James Holgate as Section Leader. Sweethearts Night was held at the Museum of Flight.
Ken Opsata received the Roderick R. Kirkwood Award for Meritorious Service. Marty McDougall worked very hard with Society and the members in these sections to help get them established.
1993-1994
The Chapter President was Charles de Montigny. Dick Stern was honored with a 50-year membership certificate.
Dave Gardner started his three-year term as Refrigeration Regional Vice- Chairman.
The UW Student Branch received the Regional Excellence Award for outreach activities including the design and construction of a demonstration model house with a real HVAC system.
1994-1995
Terry Bratvold was the Chapter President. Jim Dallas won the L.O. Crooks Region XI Refrigeration Award. Dr. Creighton Depew was recognized as reaching the grade of Fellow. Rae Anne Leitner received the Region XI Government Affairs Award.
Dinner meeting attendance was up 30% over the previous years. Two of the meetings had over 100 in attendance. Chapter membership was up 8% with a total of 705. The research goal of $18,000 was obliterated with the total approaching $30,000 by the year’s end, based on the efforts of Donn Roberts, chair of the research promotion committee.
Sweethearts night was held at the Mystery Dinner Theatre. The waiters and waitresses were also talented cast members of the play.
1995-1996
Doug Moore was this year’s Chapter President. Roderick R. Kirkwood received the "Distinguished 50-year Member Award" at the Society's Annual Meeting.
At the CRC (chapter regional conference) John Bergo received the Region XI L.O. Crooks Refrigeration Award and Ken Opsata received Research Promotion Top Dog Award.
Dave Gardner received the Regional Award of Merit.
A 50-year membership certificate was awarded to Robin "Buzz" Towne and Harvey Swenson. Attaining Life Membership status were Elmer Kentala, James Lynch, Archie Reid, and Daniel Sullivan. Roderick R. Kirkwood Awards for Meritorious Service were awarded to Ivan Ittner for 1994, Lawrence Palmer for 1995, and Keith Elder for 1996. At Society’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Bob Johnson, Bob Wells, and Art Sirjord were elected to the grade of Fellow.
Sweethearts Night was held on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. Despite darkness that obscured the view, a fun time was had.
1996-1997
Dave Fernandes was President of the Chapter this year. Ralph Baum, Bob Dorse, John Proctor, and Joseph Marshall all received Life Membership status. Dave Gardner was elected to the grade of Fellow. Jim Harrison both received the Regional Award of Merit
The Chapter toured the Boeing Icing Tunnel used in the design of the Boeing 777. The tour included the refrigeration mechanical room that supplies the tunnel's refrigeration.
A group of Japanese HVAC Engineers and Contractors who were visiting Seattle to observe industry practices attended our March meeting. The attendance at the meeting exceeded the room's capacity of 136 people!
Sweethearts Night was held at Crepe de Paris Restaurant and Bar for dinner and cabaret show.
Ronn Larpenteur, chair of the education committee, expanded on the program to have ASHRAE members pair up with student members and visit local schools. The idea was to introduce kids to the HVAC industry. For his efforts, Ron received the Roderick R. Kirkwood Award for Meritorious Service.
As of September, the Puget Sound Chapter had 621 members and 36 student members.