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Meeting Announcement


July 13th 2026

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED 

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Location:
University Ridge Golf Course
9002 County Rd PD
Verona, WI 53593

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$     N/A    Madison ASHRAE Member
$     N/A    Guest (non-Madison ASHRAE member)
$     N/C    Currently Enrolled Full-Time Students Only
$     N/C    Board of Governors 

 

The 51st Madison ASHRAE Golf Outing will be a day of fun and excitement. There will be golf, lunch, dinner, door prizes, raffle, and flag events.  

Again this year, we will have our outing at the University Ridge Golf on Monday, July 13, 2026. 

This event is a Shotgun start!
All golfers will be provided with breakfast, beverage tickets, golf carts, and a finishing buffet BBQ meal following the round of golf.  And as always, on-course hole competitions, overall lowest score competition, and grand finale prizes!

Sponsorships are a major part of putting on this event and raising money for our local Madison ASHRAE Chapter.  Just as in the past, the proceeds will be used for ASHRAE RP and our local student Scholarships.

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YEA

YEA Members:

Join us on June 22nd, ahead of the golf outing at Vitense Golfland, for some driving range practice and a social opportunity. Golf balls, drinks, and food will be provided. A great opportunity for YEA members and those who aren’t inclined to golf a full 18 holes. 

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Golf Outing

The 51st Madison ASHRAE Golf Outing will be a day of fun and excitement. There will be golf, lunch, dinner, door prizes, raffle, and flag events.  Unfortunately, the registration is closed because the capacity has been reached.

Again this year, we will have our outing at the University Ridge Golf on Monday, July 13, 2026. 

This event is a Shotgun start!
All golfers will be provided with breakfast, beverage tickets, golf carts, and a finishing buffet BBQ meal following the round of golf.  And as always, on-course hole competitions, overall lowest score competition, and grand finale prizes!

Last Year's Outing:

Sponsorships are a major part of putting on this event and raising money for our local Madison ASHRAE Chapter.  Just as in the past, the proceeds will be used for ASHRAE RP and our local student Scholarships.

We thank you for your donation and your continued support in making this a very successful outing every year. 

Registration 8:00-8:45 AM
Shotgun Tee Time 9:00 AM
After-Round Dining Immediately Following Golf

Golf Outing Committee
[email protected]

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Membership

Welcome to our newest student member: Adam RodeghierWe hope you'll join us at the next monthly Chapter meeting!  

What's new in Membership Promotion?  We're extending Membership Promotion Night into the Month of May!  Do you have a colleague or coworker you know could benefit from participation in the Chapter?  Bring them to the next meeting on May 11th! Here's a little extra incentive:  Both member and guest will receive a $10 gift card to either Starbuck's or Smoothie King (limit one per person to the first 20 eligible recipients).  

Summary of Chapter Membership:

Area Assigned Members 253   2025-26
Current Membership  260 April Total
New Members   0 21
New Students   1 4
Cancellations   2 14
Student Cancellations   2 6
Grade Advancement   0 1
Transfers In   0 2
Transfers Out   1 2


Contact the Madison Chapter Membership Chair
[email protected] if you have questions or comments about ASHRAE Membership.

Caryn Rader, P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Membership Promotion Committee Chair

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Society Conference-Meeting

Expand Your Impact in HVAC&R

Attending an ASHRAE conference is your opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in HVAC&R and building science while gaining insights you can immediately apply to your work. Attendees include engineers, architects, designers, researchers, manufacturers, contractors, and emerging professionals from around the world. Register today to deepen your expertise, grow your career, and expand your professional network. 

The 2026 Annual Conference Includes...

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Treasurer’s Report

Recent Treasurer's Reports:

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Meeting Schedule

Monday Topic Presenter Theme Technical Session
Sep 15th ASHRAE G36

Kevin Langan
Mike Barnett

Oct 13th Air Filtration Patrick Lally Student Activities
Nov 19th Decarbonization Panel Panel of Seven  YEA
Dec 15th Chapter Yearbook Chapter Members Research Promotion
Jan 12th 2026 Cooling Today in AI Systems Russ Hoppes Membership Promotion
Feb 9th

Students               Tour UW

Students Student Activities
Mar 9th Decarbonization Fred Betz CTTC
Apr 13th Ethics in Construction Tim Wentz Membership Promotion
May 11th Code Update Randy Dahmen Research Promotion  
July 13th Golf
University Ridge
RP - Research
Scholarship
   

 

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Society News Releases

Recent ASHRAE News:

ASHRAE, NEMA, and PNNL Release AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework to Guide Next-Generation Design and Operation

ATLANTA (June 10, 2026) ASHRAE, in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)  and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), announced the release of a comprehensive AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework. The Framework is hosted on ASHRAE’s website, providing industry-wide access to practical, expert-driven guidance for next-generation data center design and operation. 

ASHRAE Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Jeff Littleton
ATLANTA (April 27, 2026) ASHRAE today announced that Jeff Littleton will retire as Executive Vice President in early 2027.

ASHRAE Highlights Industry Priorities in 2026 Annual Conference Technical Program
ATLANTA (April 15, 2026) ASHRAE released its technical program for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 27–July 1 in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together industry professionals, researchers and practitioners from around the world for a week of knowledge-sharing, technical exploration, professional development and peer engagement. 

ASHRAE Announces New Study Quantifying Global CO₂ Reduction Enabled by BACnet Building Automation
ATLANTA (April 13, 2026) ASHRAE announced the release of a new groundbreaking study from the University of New Hampshire (UNH), for the first time, quantified the global climate impact of BACnet®.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2027 Winter Conference in Chicago
ATLANTA (April 1, 2026) Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, January 23 – 27, 2027. 

For more information, follow HERE.

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