President: Tom Haslach
Vice President: Mitch Rabil
Treasurer: Joe Holcomb, Doris Duncan, Rachel Blankenship
Secretary: Doris Duncan, Rachel Blankenship, Stewart Smith
Past President: Dave Flory
Administrator: Association Headquarters Bob Thomas

COMMITTEES:

Professional Development & Programs: Beth Chaplin, Knoll
Career Services: Steve Christopher, Royal Cup Coffee
Council Liaison: Ken Gwinner, Turner Properties
International Liaison: NEW Eugene DeNijsbik, Tuner Properties
Georgia Tech Liaison: NEW Kathy Roper, Georgia Tech
Newsletter: Fran Rissland, ART and Associates
Website: Ellen Townsend, North Highland Company
Public Relations: Ken Green, Essex Company
Foundation/Sponsorships Joyce Roper, Coca Cola Enterprises
Sustaining Patrons: Harry Ludwig, King & Spalding
Community Services: Steve Purdon, KPS Group
Special Events: NEW Gail Herndon, Choate Construction
Associates: Chet Bounds, Milliken Carpet
Membership: Andrea Bruschi, Dekalb Office
Mentoring: NEW Meredith Leapley, Leapley Construction
Hospitality NEW Bill Atchison, Contract Marketing

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Board Retreat hosted by Milliken Carpet
• Invited BOMA Atlanta leaders to join us at board retreat
• Invited past presidents (C. Neldon, M. Dawson) to join us at board retreat
• Re grouped committees into four (4) silos Education, Communication, Fundraising, People
• Increased number of Sustaining Patron companies from 36-40 and increased dues 20% from $1250 to $1500 per member company
• Links were put on website to all Sustaining Patron Companies
• Links were put on website to BOMA Atlanta and GT FM program
• Sustaining Patron Logos projected on large screen at all luncheons
• Hosted four (4) Sustaining Patron roundtable discussions to improve program offering
• Increased number of committees from 11 to 16 adding, International Liaison, Georgia Tech Liaison, Special Events, Mentoring, & Hospitality
• Vern Yip of the TV Show Trading Spaces was our January speaker (200 attendees)
• Luncheon Programs averaged 150 attendees
• 2nd annual IFMA Showcased had 250 attendees, sold 30 booths, gave away $1,000 in raffle
• Contributed $5,000. to the YWCA of Greater Atlanta our Community Services Partner
• The YWCA received its NACYE accreditation
• Community Services Committee expands reach from one (1) beneficiary agency to seven (7)
• First satellite IFMA Atlanta luncheons in Cartersville, GA to reach far reaching IFMA Atlanta members
• Hosted the 3rd annual CFM Review Class
• Beth Chaplin, Tom Haslach attend first IFMA Summit in Houston, TX
• Membership grew from 380 members to 456
• Presented with International awards at WWP Dallas for Website, Newsletter, & Chapter of the Year!
• IFMA Atlanta Fall Classic Grossed $37,000.
• Raised $17,000 at IFMA Atlanta Fall Classic
• Contributed $10,000. to Ga Tech Masters Program in FM
• Gave $4,000 to the IFMA Foundation
• Formally decided that IFMA Showcased would support the YWCA, Fall Classic would support GA Tech
• Membership Committee hosted 4 New Member Orientations
• Special Events Committee Held 6 special events; a wine tasting at Joel, Theatre night, Braves Game, Fall Classic,
• International Committee hosted international speaker for November program
• Hummingbird Award was introduced to recognize more IFMA Atlanta members for strong contributions
• Website re-organized and expanded
• On-line event registration implemented

Chapter Award Recipients:

• Achievement in Facility Management: Ken Gwinner, Turner Properties
• CFM Member of the Year: Kathy Roper, CFM, Georgia Tech
• Outstanding Associate: Fran Rissland & Steve Christopher, ART & Assoc.and Royal Cup Coffee
• Distinguished Member: Ellen Townsend, The North Highland Company
• President's Gavel Award: Tom Haslach, MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care

Sustaining Patron Recognition - Founding Members 8 consecutive years of support to IFMA Atlanta

Sustaining Patron Recognition - 5 consecutive years of support to IFMA Atlanta

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