 = ALI Professional Development Seminar |
 = ALI Short Course |
 = ASHRAE Standing Committee |
 = Technical Committee |
 = Task Group |
 = Project Committee |
 = Social Events |
 = General Tour |
 = Technical Tour |
 = Technical Committee/Task Group Training |
 = Other |
3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
Meeting of the Members, Plenary Session
Palace III (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $0 Opening and Welcoming Remarks by ASHRAE President Timothy G. Wentz
Welcome by Director and Chair, Region X, Karine Leblanc
Secretary’s Report by Executive Vice President Jeff H. Littleton
Awards Presentation
Keynote Speaker Adam Steltzner
Welcome by Director and Chair, Region X, Karine Leblanc
Secretary’s Report by Executive Vice President Jeff H. Littleton
Awards Presentation
Keynote Speaker Adam Steltzner
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
Welcome Party
Forum Ballroom (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Saturday, January 28 marks the first day of the Chinese New Year. Enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks and friends as we kick off the conference and celebrate the Year of the Rooster. To mark the occasion, we’ll have an Asian inspired menu, and two photo booths complete with red carpet, back drops, props, and instantly printed pictures. A ticket is required to attend. Ticket cost is $75 and includes two drink tickets.
Menu:
Vegetable spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce
Edamame falafel with a cumin yogurt dip (Vegetarian)
Shrimp dumplings
Peking duck summer roll and sweet chili drizzle (Gluten Free)
Smoked chicken with apple-celery slaw in wonton cone(Gluten Free)
Seasonal assortment of marinated grilled vegetables with basil pesto
Maki Sushi Rolls to include California, Spicy Tuna and Vegetable
Nigiri to include assorted slices of Salmon, Yellow Tail, Tuna and Shrimp with seasoned rice
Sashimi to included assorted slices of yellow tail, salmon, octopus, snapper and tuna
Chicken Pad Thai with bean sprouts, peanuts and lime
Singapore noodles with BBQ pork, shrimp and vegetables
Chicken lettuce wraps with sweet chili dressing
9:00 AM-1:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
Hoover Dam Tour
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $65. This tour involves walking. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Due to heightened security at Hoover Dam, all visitors to the Visitor Center are required to enter the facility through a security checkpoint. Cameras, purses, and small-size backpacks are permitted. All carry-in possessions will be scanned. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court. Click here for more information about the tour.
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Hospitality Suite
Florentine III/IV (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Young professional members age 35 and younger are invited to visit the YEA Hospitality Suite. The suite offers social and networking opportunities, and light refreshments are served.
7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Social Events and Tours
Women in ASHRAE Continental Breakfast
Florentine III/IV (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Join women from around the world to share ideas and learn how to be active at the chapter, region, and/or Society level. Current ASHRAE members will share insight and experiences. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. This event requires reservations, and space is limited.
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Social Events and Tours
Meet and Greet
Florentine III/IV (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Museum Administrator and the frequent guest star of The History Channel's "Pawn Stars," expert Mark Hall-Patton will speak on the history of Clark County and the Vegas valley, as well as saying a bit about the impact on life of being on and internationally-televised show. If you wonder why over 2 million people live in the middle of the desert, come hear Mark's talk. After the presentation, Mark will be available for photos with attendees.
12:15 PM-2:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
President's Luncheon
Palace III (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
2016-17 ASHRAE President Tim Wentz provides an update on his presidential theme, "Adapt Today to Shape Tomorrow. Major contributors to the ASHRAE RP Campaign also are recognized.
2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
High Roller Central Plant and Observation Wheel
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Click here for more information about this tour. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court.
2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
Spring Preserves Archaeological History Tour
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $55. This tour involves walking. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court. Click here for more information about the tour.
8:45 AM-12:15 PM
Social Events and Tours
El Segundo Sol Cooking Demonstration
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $140 (includes lunch and two alcoholic beverages) Tour includes lunch and two alcoholic beverages per person. Lunch includes Paloma with fresh grapefruit & mint, Watermelon-Tomato Salad with guajillo dressing Tacos with house made Chorizo and roasted poblano Fresh Farmers Market Strawberry Margarita Bunuellos with Blackberry & Mango. Participants must wear closed toe shoes for this activity, due to food preparation. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court. Click here for more information about the tour.
9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
Quirky Las Vegas City Tour
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $120. This tour involves walking in some locations. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court. Click here for more information about the tour.
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
Life Members Luncheon
Pompeian I (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Enjoy lunch, share ideas about the future of technology and swap memories of the Society while dining with Life Members. This member grade is for members who have completed 30 years of continuous membership and are at least 65 years of age.
1:00 PM-5:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
Wayne Newton’s Casa De Shenandoah
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Cost: $85. Tour includes an introductory video, a visit to the museum area, viewing of the equestrian area and exotic animal collection plus a tour of the interior first level of Wayne Newton's Mansion. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court. Click here for more information about the tour.
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Social Events and Tours
MGM CityCenter and Central Plant
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Click here for more information about this tour. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court.
1:45 PM-2:45 PM
Social Events and Tours
Caesars Palace Central Plant
Cost $25. As famous as Las Vegas itself, Caesars Palace is the best-known casino resort in the world. What began as a grand casino honoring the indulgent luxuries of ancient Rome has somehow evolved into something even more spectacular. Take a look behind the scenes with a tour led by the Caesars Palace engineering team. Tour the Central Plant and view the cooling towers, pumps, and chillers as well and a back-of-house view of the primary air handlers and control systems. Click here for more information about the tour.
2:45 PM-3:45 PM
Social Events and Tours
MGM CityCenter and Central Plant
Caesars Palace Tour Lobby (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Click here for more information about this tour. Tour buses will be at the Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance which is located in the Forum Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz Lounge. This area is adjacent from the Caesars Palace Food Court.
7:15 PM-11:00 PM
Social Events and Tours
Members' Night Out
Palace III (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Enjoy a cocktail reception and dinner, and then dance the night away with Love Shack, a 1980s cover band that is the premiere nostalgia band of Las Vegas.