Government Outreach Events

What is a Government Outreach Event?

• A Government Outreach Event is an event or meeting that is planned in advance, and that includes an ASHRAE member or members along with government officials.
• The event or meeting can be held in-person or virtually.
• More details on Government Outreach Events can be found in the Definition of a Government Outreach Event document below.
• A form must be submitted at the Reporting Form link below for the ASHRAE member(s) involved in the event or meeting to receive PAOE points.

Government Outreach Events are the pre-eminent opportunity for ASHRAE volunteers to introduce federal, state, and local government officials to the association, as well as the issues that are critical to advancing the arts and sciences of heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. After you complete government outreach activities with legislators or staff from any level of government, the ASHRAE Government Affairs Committee asks you to provide feedback on that event. All submitted events will be highlighted in the Government Affairs Update and will allow the Government Affairs Committee to see what issues legislators are engaging in.

Use the Reporting Form to share the success of your Government Outreach Event!

Reporting Form

The GOE Reporting Form Explained

ASHRAE SMEs for GOEs Program

This program identifies and recruits Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are ASHRAE members who can communicate technical information effectively to government officials and policymakers. The program establishes a pool of SMEs with specific expertise who provide technical support and information for government briefings, legislative testimony, and/or responses to government requests for information. SMEs will be sources of technical support for local to global level government affairs work. For government meetings requiring in-person attendance, this program will reimburse the SME for transportation expenses. We invite you to apply to the program!

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Plan a Government Outreach Event

ASHRAE’s members are inspiringly active, educating government officials on the Society’s positions, technical knowledge, research, products, and services.

Here you will find all the information that you need to start planning a Government Outreach Event in your region. Please contact GovAffairs@ashrae.org to request ASHRAE branded collateral, and for any assistance you require with planning and executing your event. The Government Affairs staff is here to assist with:

• Initial outreach to government officials
• Developing template outreach letters for you to use
• Developing talking points and agendas for your meetings
• Legislative Analysis
• Follow up work with the lawmakers you contact
• And more!

Please do not hesitate to contact us!

 VIDEO: Government Outreach Training Session (September 2024)

How to Develop a Successful Outreach Event

Definition of a Government Outreach Event 

VIDEO: Government Outreach Event: Day on the Hill

Government Outreach Events

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