Research Promotion
RVC Position Description
The Research Promotion Vice Chair serves as vital link between Society-level RP committee and local chapters focusing on increasing funding for Society-sponsored research through various fundraising efforts at the chapter and regional levels.
Key responsibilities include setting chapter goals, delivering an annual training workshop for incoming chapter RP chairs, contacting chapter RP chairs monthly to monitor progress, to provide ongoing support. The Vice Chair is also expected to attend the CRC, Centralized Training, and the Summer and Winter conferences.
The RP RVC generally serve three-year terms and report to both Society committee chairs and regional directors.
For more information see RP job description
Awards and Recognition
Certificates:
Goal – matching or exceeding Goal
High Five – setting a new high in dollars raised by the Chapter in the last 5 yrs
Challenge – matching or exceeding Challenge Goal
Patches & Date Chevrons:
Apex Award Patch/Chevron – a new high has been set consistently for the past 5 years. The first year a chapter achieves this award, they are given a Patch and all subsequent years will earn a date Chevron.
Full Circle Patch/Chevron – all officers gave to achieve Full Circle. The first year a chapter achieves this award, they are given a Patch and all subsequent years will earn a date Chevron.
Endowment Patch/Chevron – a new endowed Foundation gift was set-up or a minimum of $3,000 was given towards a previously existing fund. The first year a chapter achieves this award, they are given a Patch and all subsequent years will earn a date Chevron.
Scholarship Patch – A Chapter Scholarship that is fully funded and raised through the RP Campaign.
Treasury Ribbons:
Gold Ribbon for $10,000 or larger chapter investment
Silver Ribbon for $5,000 to $9,999 chapter investment
Bronze Ribbon for $2,500 to $4,999 chapter investment
Top Five by Chapter Size:
Five Categories: Total Dollars Raised, Goal, Challenge, PAOE, and $ per Member
The overall highest percentage winner for each category receives a personalized certificate.
Each category has 4 size levels based on paid members: 0-99, 100-249, 250-499, 500+
-Out of those levels there is the size winner (highest percentage for that size) that receives a certificate.
-And each size level has 4 runners-up that also receive a certificate
2025-2026 Awards
| Chapter | Chair | Top Five Size Winner | Top Five Runner Up | Treasury Ribbon | Chevron | Certificate |
| Wisconsin | - | Bronze | ||||
| Illinois | Dale Charlier | Percentage of Challenge Goal | Percentage of Goal | Silver | Endowments, Full Circle | Goal, High Five, and Challenge Goal |
| C Illinois | John Goorsky | Full Circle | ||||
| Iowa | Nicholas Seymour | Gold | APEX, Full Circle | High Five and Challenge Goal | ||
| Minnesota | Russell Landry | Gold | Full Circle | |||
| St Louis | Monica Sinclair | Gold | Full Circle | High Five | ||
| Madison | Jason Boatman | Bronze | Full Circle | Goal | ||
| NE Wisconsin | Steve Nagy | Bronze | Goal and Challenge Goal | |||
| La Crosse Area | Adam Krokstrom | Full Circle | ||||
| Miss. Valley | John Dockery-Jackson | Silver | Goal | |||
| Cedar Valley | Phillip Greco | Bronze | Goal |
What Chapters Should Know
Research Promotion (RP) funds:
- Research: Funds the backbone of ASHRAE standards, handbooks and every publication of the industry
- YEA: Engages members 35 or younger in ASHRAE with professional and personal development
- Education: (ALI - ASHRAE Learning Institute): Supports the ongoing continuing education of members
- RP General Fund: Provides unrestricted support to various ASHRAE programs in all areas
- ASHRAE Foundation Endowed Funds: Provides a legacy of support for ASHRAE. Support for any fund may be endowed
- ASHRAE Scholarships: Promotes ASHRAE and encourages students to enter the industry
RP Campaign activities:
- Assemble a Volunteer Committee
- Review PAOE point activities
- Complete Full Circle/Full Circle +
- Schedule Special Events
- Schedule Donor Recognition Event
- Schedule RP Night/Lunch
- Contact LYBUNTS/SYBUNTS
- Attend CRC & Centralized Training
Region VI RP Campaign Funds
Society and Regional goals are set by RP Committee
2025-2026 Goal:
$2.734 M (Society): 2.5% increase from last year
$178,000 (RVI): no increase from last year
Chapter goals are set by RVC and DRC considering:
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- Last 10 years goals and achievements
- Chapter size/members
- Large donors in region
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Total RP funds 2023-2024: $118,830 (69.5% of $171,000 goal)
Total RP funds 2024-2025: $157,817 (88.7% of $177,840 goal)
2025-2026 to April 2026: $71,419 (40.1% of $178,064 goal)
Chapters status
Actions to focus
This year:
- Send succession form
- Employer donation matching
- Final push for end of year (June 15)
Next year:
- Assemble volunteer committee
- Attend Centralized training
- Increase awareness of RP: ask members to support the campaign
- Complete Full circle for each chapter
- Organize one smaller fundraising event
Chapter Training
Centralized training will happen on two dates and locations, location still to be determined either Denver or Atlanta
- September 14-15
- September 21-22
PAOE Priorities
- Full Circle
- Full Circle +
- Reaching Goal
- Donor Recognition
- Centralized Training
PAOE Points deadlines
July 1 - June 30 - Host a Special Event (50 pts)
October 15 - Volunteer Committee (15 pts)
November 15 - Full Circle (100 pts) - Full Circle Plus (10 pts+)
December 1 - Reaching 30% of Goal (100 pts)
December 31 - Formal recognition of Donors (25 pts, if ordered by Sept. 1)
January 1 - June 30 - RP Promotional Night (50 pts)
March 31 - Scholarship Goal (50 pts) - Reaching 60% of Goal (100 pts)
April 1 - Succession Plan (100 pts)
June 15 - Reaching 100% of Goal (500 pts)
