National Capital Chapter,

The last few years have been interesting for the National Capital Chapter to say the least.  The pivot to virtual chapter meetings and virtual everything else has been quite a challenge.  I’m sure you have noticed that as the novelty wore off, the virtual meetings you attend have moved from everyone’s image on screen in their newly configured home offices to a wall of black boxes with names.  As time went on, the importance of seeing and speaking to others in our industry became evident.  Building relationships and the transfer of knowledge has become a challenge.  Even with our shift back to being in the office, part-time for many, things just aren’t quite the same.  Part of the greatness of our chapter has been the events that allow us to step out from behind our computers and come together and socialize.

I am challenging you to get back involved this year.  Come to the meetings.  Bring a colleague.  Bring a friend.  Bring the new young engineer in your office.  Bring the grizzled experienced engineer that already knows everything.  Reach out to the chapter officers and committee chairs and ask how you can be involved.  Right now, it is important to set the tone now that we have the chance to be back in person.

We are excited to kick off our programs schedule for this year on December 14th.  Please join us for an in-person meeting at the Hilton Arlington.  We have an exciting lineup of experts coming in to discuss Building Energy Performance Standards(BEPS).

We are all excited to see you this year.

Best Regards,

Nick Barrett

President, National Capital Chapter, 2022-2023