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Contact:
PO BOX 568845
Orl, FL 32856-8845
Phone 407-251-6632
Fax 407-240-4958
Email:
ifmaorlando@ifmaorlando.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUSTAINING CORPORATE SPONSORS!
 
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Announcing ... the IFMA Orlando 4th Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, October 10, 2008
In 2007, over 100 golfers participated and raised $3500 for The Russell Home of Orlando! For more information about the Golf Tournament or to join the planning committee, please contact David Kalser at David.Kalser@alliedbarton.com.
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Take the Annual Member Survey!
Click here to take our annual membership survey. I hope you will make your voice heard, it is the only way we will ever know your thoughts. The survey will remain open until 6:00pm Tuesday, July 08. I’ll present the results at our annual strategic plan session, prior to our board meeting July 09. Thanks again for your participation!
For those interested, click here to view the chapter's scorecard that details our strategic initiatives.
- Geoff Allen, Chapter President |
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IFMA Orlando
At A Special Member Rate
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Kathy
O. Roper, CFM, CFMJ, MCR, LEED AP, IFMA
Fellow
With over 20
years background, Professor Roper has broad experience in the
multi-faceted specialties of Facility Management and Corporate Real
Estate which she brings to the Integrated Facility and Property
Management graduate program at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Working for Sprint Communications, Financial Service Corporation, U.S.
General Services Administration and The American Cancer Society provided
her wide experiences with corporate, government and non-profit business
models, which she incorporates into her teaching and research.
She is an
award-winning author and educator, having won the International Facility
Management Distinguished Author Award of Excellence in 2007 and their
Distinguished Educator Award in 2005. She is widely published in
the leading Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate journals and
industry publications. Her recent keynote presentations in Seoul
Korea, Melbourne Australia, Toronto Canada, and presentations in
Frankfurt Germany, Rome Italy, Dublin Ireland, Shanghai China, Yokohama
Japan and numerous U.S. locations focus on leading industry topics with
an outlook to the future of the profession. Her research currently
focuses on future trends in the construction and facility management
industries and looks at how sustainability efforts are being accepted and
adapted within specific industry sectors.
Professor Roper
is an active member of International Facility Management Association and
an IFMA Fellow and Certified Facility Manager, as well as being active in
Corenet Global, the Corporate Real Estate Network and holding the Master
of Corporate Real Estate designation. Her interest in
sustainability efforts led to her LEED Accredited Professional
designation in 2004.
Our Sustaining
Partners
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Don't miss
this opportunity to take part in the definitive course of preparation
for IFMA's Certified Manager Exam...the MOST respected global
credential in Facility Management.
- In-depth
review of all the competency areas
- Uninterrupted
time to learn and gain information from an
experienced, certified instructor and your colleagues
- Ideal
method to prepare for the CFM Exam
When: Friday, July
25th 9am-5pm & Saturday, July 26th,
9am-5pm
Where: Sprint
Building, 851 Trafalgar Ct. Maitland
Cost:
IFMA Orlando Members: $300 (if paid by 6/20) After 6/20:
$330
IFMA Members from other chapters: $400 (if
paid by 6/20) After 6/20: $430
Regularly priced at $495, This is
quite a savings for members (nearly $200) AND your registration
includes your books, breakfast and lunch.
For participants that are interested in overnight
accommodations, please email the IFMA Orlando office and suggested
nearby hotels will be sent to you.
Renee Perrin,
IFMA Orlando Administrator
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Registration:
Name:______________________________
Company:___________________________
Please check
one category:
IFMA Member
from another chapter___
Deadline for
registrations is 7/11. Refunds will be done prior to this
date. AFTER 7/11 no refunds will be available. Please pay on line
with credit card or mail check to IFMA Orlando P.O. Box 568845,
Orlando, FL 32856. Refer to payment as CFM Review with your name
included.
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 Make an Investment In Your
Career by becoming a Certified Facility Manager!
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President's Month in Review
JUNE 2008
Turning to warm weather in Florida, start of rainy season… which usually means a few things.
At work, time to update the “hurricane” (or emergency office closing plan) and get everyone thinking about what to do in case of an emergency. We’re feeling the effects of a slowing economy, as I’m sure many that deal in residential development and governmental industries are also. I’m spending more time “on the hoof”, making sure the public spaces are in “guest ready” condition, and that all the tools we provide for our employees to be successful are working smoothly.
At home, plans for a cool vacation spot in August up north are in place (Canada this year).
And finally, my annual solo bike-camping tour around our beautiful state. This year I’m going out to Fort Cooper, Crystal River, and Homassasa Springs, 250 miles over 3 days, camping out self-contained. I do this for my health and to get some quality thinking time to take stock of priorities at home, work, and with IFMA.
At IFMA Orlando we’re making great progress, (not without a few growing pains), as we reach a little to expand the quantity and quality of our educational and professional development offerings.
Monthly programs are going strong, and this will continue to be our featured monthly event. In addition, the monthly CFM roundtables enter their second year with steady attendance and good quality presentation by a variety of CFM’s.
We’re adding a CFM Exam review and giving away 2 trips to World Workplace. And, also trying to work in more social after hours, and there are those that have proposed more ½ day or all day seminars, like the LEED session presented at Leu Garden last fall.
Overall IFMA Orlando is getting to be known nationally as an up-and-coming chapter, looking to break into the large chapter (200 members) within the next few years and showing IFMA national and international members a great time next year when World Workplace comes to our home town.
You WILL see the annual survey coming out in the next couple days, promise.
In closing, I’d just like to thank all our volunteers that make this chapter run so well, and that put in the hours on top of their “day” job to make a difference in something larger than themselves. I benefit immensely being the “front man” and appreciate your support. We’ll have a newsletter coming out shortly, and also a newly renovated website as examples, due to our talented and willing volunteers.
Still have everyone’s email posted on the Board and Committee pages, any one of us would be happy to hear from you, your thoughts, or how we can be of service. Pick a name off the list and drop us a line!
All the best,
Geoff |
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Upcoming
Events
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| July 09 Wednesday - Board of Director Mtg @ Sprint Maitland (open to all members-please RSVP to IFMA office) |
| July 25/26 Friday/Saturday - CFM Review Course (see flyer above), Instructor - Professor Kathy Roper, CFM, GA Tech |
| July 31 Thursday - Summer Social After Hours 4 - 7 pm, "Behind the Scenes" Tour of UCF Arena and Arboretum, followed by reception |
| August 05 Tuesday - CFM Roundtable @ Sprint Maitland, 11:30-1:00 (lunch provided) |
| August 13 Wednesday - Board of Director Mtg @ Sprint Maitland (open to all members-please RSVP to IFMA office) |
| August 21 Thursday - LEED Seminar - More details coming soon |
| All 2008 events |
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