Sacramento Valley ASHRAE Chapter The objects of the Chapter are exclusively scientific and educational and include, but are not limited to: (a) the advancement of the science of heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineering and related sciences: (b) the continuing education of the members and other interested persons in said sciences, through lectures, demonstrations, and publications: (c) the rendering of career guidance and financial assistance to students of the sciences; and (d) the encouragement of scientific research.