Chapter Program
2026-2027 Chair:
Joshua McDonough, PE

The ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter is pleased to welcome Joshua McDonough as Chapter Programs Chair. Joshua previously served in this role during the 2019–2020 chapter year and again from 2022–2025, bringing valuable experience and leadership to the position.
As Chapter Programs Chair, Joshua is committed to delivering engaging and relevant programs that provide value to members across the HVAC&R industry. His focus is centered on supporting John Fuller’s presidential initiative emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and the advancement of innovative building solutions. Through thoughtfully planned technical sessions, networking opportunities, and educational programming, Joshua aims to continue fostering professional growth and industry collaboration within the Hawaii Chapter.
Past Meetings
Chiller Plant Tour - Waiea Tower
Waiea Tower - Ward Village
1118 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
http://www.waieawardvillage.com
December Christmas Party & Past Presidents Night
Honolulu Country Club
1690 Ala Puumalu Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
November 16th Monthly Chapter Meeting
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
October 26th Monthly Chapter Meeting - Society President Special Guest
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
September 14th Chapter Meeting
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
June 2017 Meeting - Installation Banquet
Honolulu Country Club
1690 Ala Puumalu Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
http://www.honolulucountryclub.com
Kewalo Basin Park Cleanup
Kewalo Basin Park
Ward and Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
http://www.kewalo.org
ASHRAE Sustainability Supporting “Friends of Kewalos” Get out and work alongside your ASHRAE friends and meet new friends from the community Developer & Owner “Howard Hughes” will be have a booth Help Malama the LAST public oceanfront land in Urban Honolu
May 11 2017 Chapter Meeting with DL Victor W. Goldschmidt
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
Victor W. Goldschmidt, Emeritus Mechanical Engineering Professor, served at Purdue University from 1964 through 2000. He is currently serving as a Leelanau County Planning Commissioner as well as a facilitator and engineering consultant.

2017 30th Annual Golf Tournament
Pearl Country Club
98-535 Kaonohi St
Aiea, HI 96701
http://www.pearlcc.com
ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter greatly appreciates your participation by way of individual and/or team (4) prize donations, cash contributions, or becoming a tee sponsor...
Webcast 2017 - April 20th at ISE 2nd Flr Conf Rm
InSynergy 2nd Flr Conference Room
828 Fort Street Mall, 2nd Flr Conference Room
Honolulu, HI 96813
http://www.insynergyeng.com
April 13 2017 Chapter Meeting
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
Power Quality; Effects of Harmonics and Solutions and Protecting Adjustable Speed Drives. Design Presentation on function, expected performance and component overview of the Active harmonic Filters.
ASHRAE Technical Seminar & Tabletop Displays
East West Center at University of Hawaii, Manoa
1777 East West Road
Honoulu, HI 96848
http://www.eastwestcenter.org
Friday, March 24, 2017 Technical Seminar - A Delve into Hawaii’s Quandary – Energy Efficiency the Ever Moving Target
Sustainability Luncheon Seminar 2017
Plaza Club Ballroom - 20th Floor
900 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com/club
Review of ASHRAE Standard 188, Water & Energy Savings, How to effectively prevent scale, bacteria, etc. and Non-Chemical Water Treatment Systems
February 2017 Chapter Meeting
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
January 2017 Chapter Meeting
The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
