With Halloween here and Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, we find ourselves off to another great ASHRAE year. We have been very fortunate to have had great programs so far with last month's speakers including the Executive Director of the Public Service Commission, John Bethel, in Little Rock and the Director of Energy Star's Healthcare Facilities Division, Clark Reed, in Northwest Arkansas. This month's program promises to be excellent as well with another high caliber presenter, Dean Saputa from UV Resources in town from San Antonio to explain the principles of applying UV-C to control mold in air handlers.

In addition to the top-notch technical programs, we've had some great social functions highlighted by another successful fall golf tournament last week. A huge thanks to Tony Demarco and all those that helped for summoning up perfect weather and putting together an enjoyable tournament. Thanks also goes to all the individuals and companies who sponsored the golf outing with proceeds benefitting ASHRAE Research.

The Young Engineer's in ASHRAE (YEA) social events have provided another venue for membership to socialize and network over a few drinks after work. So far Caleb Haynes has organized two Monday Night Football watch parties and has plans for a paintball event in November. Look for details on the paintball event in the newsletter and at the Little Rock meeting. Whether you qualify as a "young engineer" or not, I strongly encourage everyone to join in the fun.

With November being ASHRAE's official Membership Promotion month, our chapter has decided to encourage people to become members by offering free lunch at the Little Rock meeting to first time meeting attendees or new members who sign up that day. Please help our chapter grow and help your colleagues discover the benefits of ASHRAE by inviting them to join you at the meeting this month.

Most of you are aware that we have very dedicated student chapter advisors in Arkansas. Two of those have been recognized by society for their achievements this year. Dr. Nutter, U of A, has been chosen to receive ASHRAE Fellow status. Fellows are members who have attained distinction in HVAC&R through invention, research, teaching, design, original work or as an engineering executive on projects of unusual or important scope. Dr. Helmer, ATU, is Arkansas's first EK Campbell Award of Merit recipient. The EK Campbell Award honors an individual for outstanding service and achievement in teaching and/or research in subjects relating to the industry and professions represented by ASHRAE. The final candidate is recommended by the Life Members Club. We are very privileged to have Dr. Nutter and Dr. Helmer mentoring our student members and are proud to have society recognize them for their contributions.

Don't forget the Robert's Rules of Order Leadership Training hosted by the chapter on November 15-17 from 6-7:30 p.m. Please RSVP via Anyvite.

Finally, on a very sad note, ASHRAE immediate Past President Lynn Bellenger passed away last week. Lynn showed her dedication to ASHRAE in many ways including travelling to Arkansas in March 2010 to teach us about ASHRAE Standard 189.1. A memorial fund has been founded in her honor to recognize the contributions of women in engineering.