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September 2026

President's Message

PRESIDENT: Julia Stueve

Welcome Back Everyone,

So happy to be back for another exciting ASHRAE Year! While our chapter took a break from local meetings over the summer, we had the opportunity to attend the joint Region X & XI Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) in Hawaii. A lot was accomplished over the weeklong conference, and we luckily missed the hurricane!

We received personal awards for our efforts to exceed our contributions to research and (4) of our members received personal service awards. Hope to see you all at the next meeting where those names will be revealed.

Our first meeting back in September will be held on Thursday, September 17th for lunch at Twisted Fork. We will be hosting Wesley Ulloa for a presentation on ASHRAE Standard 188 & Building Water Management.

Our favorite fall event is coming up! Our 15th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, October 9th at the Club at ArrowCreek. We are hoping to make this even better than last year and hope everyone can attend or participate in their own way. Registration is available at the link below and spots are filling up quick, so don’t wait! Huge thanks to Bryan Tilton & our most recent Past President Gino Grelli for leading the charge on one of our chapter’s favorite traditions! Golf Tournament

Here’s to an exciting season ahead—I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Best,

Julia Stueve

President Elect Report

President Elect / Programs Chair – Megan Maes

This month’s meeting is during Lunch on Thursday, September 17^th during lunch at Twisted Fork!

Lunch Meeting

September 17th, 2026

11:30 AM-1:00PM

Twisted Fork

1191 Steamboat Pkwy

Reno, NV 89521



Register at:

Meeting Registration

(When Registering, select "Continue as Guest", regular ASHRAE Member credentials don't work on our website)

Price for admission is $40, student registration is free.

Wesley Ulloa- FACS

The Core Fundamentals of ASHRAE Standard 188

& Building Water Management

The presentation will provide an overview of the core fundamentals of ASHRAE Standard 188 and the development and implementation of building water management programs. Attendees will learn the key components of an effective water management program, including building water system characterization, process flow diagrams, identification of hazardous conditions, control measures, monitoring, and corrective actions. The presentation will also highlight the important role HVAC and engineering professionals play in managing building water systems, with a focus on cooling towers, evaporative equipment, water temperature, stagnation, disinfectant residual, and other conditions that can contribute to Legionella growth and transmission. Practical examples will help attendees recognize common water management deficiencies and better understand what to look for during routine operation and maintenance of building water systems.

Wesley Ulloa is a Project Manager in the Water Services division at FACS. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo with a background in microbiology. Wesley is certified under ASSE 12080 for Legionella Water Safety and Management and has over five years of experience in the water industry. His work primarily focuses on supporting healthcare facilities with water management programs, ST108 guidance, and water quality risk assessments. He is passionate about helping improve health and safety within the built environment through proactive water quality and risk management practices.

List of meetings for this year (tune in to future issues for more info).

ASHRAE Meeting Dates 2026-27
DATE	Person	Company	Lunch/Dinner	Location	Topic
9/17/2026	Wesley Ulloa	FACS	Lunch	Twisted Fork	The Core Fundamentals of ASHRAE Standard 188 and Building Water Management
10/15/2026	Jacob Wycoff	Cambridge Air Solutions	Lunch	Twisted Fork	Air Distribution and Efficiency through Air Turnover Systems
11/19/2026	Tom Ziman	Climate Control Group	Lunch	TBD	Cost Savings for Hydronic Systems
1/21/2027
2/18/2027
3/18/2027	ASHRAE President
4/15/2027
5/20/2027

Calendar of Events

Golf Tournament Chair - Bryan Tilton

Friday October 9th, 2026–Registration at 8:00 a.m., Shotgun Start at 9:30 a.m.

At
The Club at ArrowCreek

2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy
Reno, Nevada 89511

Entry Fee: $750.00 per 4-some Mail checks to: ASHRAE Chapter 126
P.O. Box 21195 Reno, NV 89515
Or on our website at
REGISTER

The fee includes:

1 round of golf, cart rental, Breakfast Burritos, and lunch buffet

There will be a hole-in-one contest in which the winner will receive $10,000 prize. Rules are as detailed by “Hole-in-one International”.

All participants and guests are eligible to participate in the raffle where there will be a wide assortment of prizes, including a driver and an iron set and many more enticing prizes.

If you have any questions, contact Bryan Tilton. To reserve your spot, simply fill out the attached form and email to Bryan Tilton at [email protected], or on our website at the link above.

We also have the following sponsorships available:

Hole Sponsor* $250
Premium Hole Sponsor** $1,000
Breakfast Hospitality*** $1,500
Golf Refreshments**** $1,500
Lunch Buffet $2,000
Tournament Awards $1,000
Iron Set $800
Driver $300

* Hole Sponsor will include a sign of your company name at one hole. A quality image file will need to be emailed or sent to Bryan Tilton at [email protected] so that a sign can be printed.
**Premium Hole Sponsors are welcome to join us on the course. Companies will be designated a tee box to for a pop-up shade and interact with our golfers during the tournament. Additional information will be provided.
*** Breakfast Hospitality is a breakfast burrito and drink table. Food and refreshments will be handled by the Club.
**** Golf Refreshments is a donation that provides all golfers on the course (3) drinks during the round. Drinks are water, soda, beer and wine. These will be provided by the refreshment cart, at the clubhouse, or during lunch.

These can all be signed up for using the flyer attached to this newsletter or at the following link: REGISTER

Training

The ASHRAE HVAC Design Training is headed back to Salt Lake City after a couple years, and we’re excited to bring a revamped, all-new Level II course reconstructed by the creators themselves, Julia Keen and Joel Primeau! This updated training offers fresh content, enhanced learning opportunities, and insights directly from the originators of the curriculum. The training will take place October 26-30, 2026.

HVAC Design Training: Tools for High-Performance Building Design | Salt Lake City, UT

26 - 28 October 2026
Salt Lake City, UT | Level I | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT
29 – 30 October 2026
Salt Lake City, UT | Level II | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT

Course Description

Salt Lake City HVAC Design Level I & II Training

HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials | 26 - 28 October 2026

NEW! HVAC Design: Level II - Application | 29 - 30 October 2026

This training is not recorded for distribution

HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials

ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials training provides participants with instruction that accelerates their transformation into effective members of a design, construction, or facilities maintenance team. Developed by industry-leading professionals selected by ASHRAE, the training provides attendees with the fundamentals and technical aspects of HVAC design. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.

In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding, attendees will receive real-world examples of HVAC systems based on the renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building. The training also teaches a systematic approach to guide a design team to a solution that optimally meets the client’s expectations. Engineered drawings of the ASHRAE Headquarters renovation will also be discussed so participants are exposed to plan reading and visual understanding of system design.

NEW HVAC Design Level II!

ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Training Level II has been completely revamped and enhanced with new examples, improved course content and current standard references designed to provide an even better learning experience. Whether you choose to attend in-person or virtually, this is a great opportunity to expand your HVAC knowledge and learn directly from industry experts. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this engaging and impactful training experience!

More Information Here: HVAC Design Training