ASHRAE’s Presence on Florida’s Space coast

Representing ASHRAE’s presence in Brevard, Volusia, and Indian River Counties in Florida, the Space Coast Section has a long history and is extremely excited to bring that legacy as part of the Central Florida Chapter. The Section assists the Chapter in numerous ways, both through professional member outreach and oversight of two student branches on the Space Coast, one at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

Get the latest Space Coast Section news and event updates on the Section LinkedIn channel, which is accessible at the link below:

In-Person Meetings

The Section has a joint meeting every third Thursday from January to October at the Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach with the SAME Space Coast Post. Networking is from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, followed by the meeting with presentation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Lunch with presentation is $20 for industry participants and free for military and government officials and personnel.

Be sure to visit the SAME Space Coast Post website for more information and to register for meetings. You can also visit the SAME Space Coast Post LinkedIn page for meeting information and other updates.

Section Leadership

Officers:

President - John Constantinide

President-Elect - Vacant

Treasurer - Jarrid Perusse

Secretary - Vacant

Additional Leaders:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Branch advisor - Prof. Sandra Boetcher

Florida Institute of Technology Student Branch Advisor - Dr. Hamidreza Najafi

History

The Section has a rich history, from its first meeting as the Spacecoast Chapter on March 19, 1981, at the Cocoa Campus of today’s Eastern Florida State College, then Brevard Community College, through its transition from a chapter to a section and evolution towards being a part of the Central Florida Chapter.

The Section honors the 35 Chapter Past Presidents who have served the Spacecoast Chapter before its transition as a Section. Many of these Chapter Past Presidents have continued serving ASHRAE at the regional and international Society level.

• 1980-1981: Harry C. Fischer

• 1981-1982: Lyle Houser

• 1982-1983: Raymond E. Patenaude

• 1983-1984: Larry Curvin

• 1984-1985: Alan Sanford

• 1985-1986: Marvin Yarosh

• 1986-1987: Omar Hancock

• 1987-1988: Hardy Moore

• 1988-1989: James Paulin

• 1989-1990: Bernard Moltz

• 1990-1991: Henry Healy

• 1991-1992: Carter Quillen

• 1992-1993: Brian Curtin

• 1993-1994: Don Shirley, III

• 1994-1995: Mosby West

• 1995-1996: Kevin Riley

• 1996-1997: Bill Ruppert

• 1997-1999: Dave Johnson

• 1999-2000: Bill Ruppert

• 2000-2001: Kannan Rengarajan

• 2001-2002: Jade Rymkos

• 2002-2003: Brian Blenis

• 2003-2004: Mark Terrone

• 2004-2005: Curtis Smart

• 2005-2006: David DaSilva

• 2006-2007: Philip Thomas

• 2007-2008: Laing Conley

• 2008-2010: David Poetker

• 2010-2012: Kevin Messer

• 2012-2013: Jeanne (Duce) Jackson

• 2013-2014: Scott Seigel

• 2014-2016: John Constantinide

• 2016-2017: Denny Bowers

• 2017-2018: Jake Rardin

• 2018-2020: Bruce Lindsay

Honors & Awards

ASHRAE Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) to the Chapter

• Premier: 1984-85; 1985-86

• High Honor Roll: 2000-2001; 2001-2002

• Honor Roll: 1994-1995; 1995-1996; 2002-2003; 2003-2004; 2005-2006; 2006-2007; 2013-2014

• PAOE with STAR Recognition: 1982-1983; 1998-1999; 1999-2000; 2015-2016

• PAOE with Special Citation: 1983-1984; 1992-1993; 1997-1998; 2014-2015

• PAOE: 1981-1982; 1987-1988; 1991-1992; 1992-1993; 1993-1994

Notable PAOE Regional Recognition:

• Most Points by a Chapter in Research Promotion: 2002-2003; 2003-2004

• Most Points by a Chapter in History: 2002-2003; 2003-2004

• Most Points by a Chapter in Programs: 2002-2003; 2003-2004

• Most Points by a Chapter in Membership Promotion: 2003-2004

• Most Points by a Chapter in Technical, Energy, and Government Activities: 2003-2004

• Most Points by a Chapter in Chapter Operations: 2003-2004

ASHRAE Society Level Awards to the Chapter

Research Promotion Awards:

• Chapter Investor: 1998-1999

• Silver Treasury Ribbon: 2005-2006; 2011-2012; 2012-2013; 2013-2014

• Full Circle: 2001-2002; 2005-2006; 2007-2008; 2012-2013

• High Five: 1989-1990; 1994-1995; 1996-1997

History Gold Ribbon: 1994-1995; 1996-1997; 1997-1998 (2 Ribbons); 2015-2016

Membership Promotion Awards:

• Blue Ribbon (First Place in Region): 1988-1989; 1995-1996

Government Affairs Award: 1993-1994

Community Sustainability Project Award: 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 (In conjunction with the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Branch)

ASHRAE Regional Level Awards to the Chapter

Most Improved Chapter: 2013-2014

Educational Activities PAR Ribbon: 1992-1993; 1994-1995

Energy and Technical Activities Most Improved Ribbon: 1991-1992