Chapter historians can be a prime source of information and data that would be of assistance to the Society Historical Committee in carrying out its responsibilities.

The chapter historian may know of a person who was involved in the early development of the HVAC Industry. Also, he might know of the location of a piece of equipment that would be valuable in building up a pictorial history of the development of the industry.

The primary goal of the historian is to establish a written history of the chapter that can be added to in an orderly manner as time passes.

Another goal is to record in written record important accomplishments in our industry within the chapter area. Important patents, and inventions and advancements in the art of HVAC made by individuals or firms in the chapter area. Even if the people involved at the time were not ASHRAE members their work should be recognized.

Additional guidelines for historian's duties are as follows:

A. Gathering the materials offered from previous historian or from officers of the chapter.
This would include:

• Chapter Charter- this is the keystone of historian's records.
• Bylaws of your Chapter- these are the working rules of the chapter.
• Meeting minutes.
• Meeting notices.
• Press Clippings from previously held events.
• Correspondence- into or out-from the chapter.
• Rosters- of members from past years.
• Photos from events of the past, recent or remote.
• Chapter History and Fifth-year Update.
• Histories of local companies or individuals.
• Membership lists.
• List of Awards and Honors to members.

B. Protecting the material gathered, studied, categorized and identified to allow it to
remain in the same worked condition.

C. Requesting long-time members to write their versions of the industry history and its progress.

D. Taking pictures of chapter functions and, if possible, of old air conditioning and refrigeration installations in the chapter area, for inclusion in records and for programs.

E. Attending each CRC and reporting its progress to the Regional Historian for comparison with other chapters.

F. Preparing a display for a chapter meeting and CRC at least once a year.