 March
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Photos from the February
Luncheon
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"Learning is
not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor
and attended to with diligence" Abigail
Adams.
The Atlanta
Chapter of IFMA celebrated its five hundred and
first chapter member at its last luncheon. At that
time, I recognized those in our chapter who
have achieved a professional designation through one of
IFMA's two current credentialing avenues.
For our new members, these CFMs and FMPs
illustrate some of the many opportunities for continuing
education and professional development that are
available through the chapter.
Competency,
establishing benchmarks and setting performance
standards are vital to our global economy. Never before
have public and private sector employers relied on
certifying authorities to set, review and establish
industry standards. Professional associations are now
taking the lead role in the development of credentialing
programs and IFMA's CFM program was one of the first to
be offered in the field, and is still the only
globally recognized certification in facility
management. The Certified Facility
ManagerŪ (CFM) credential sets the industry standard for
ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing
facility managers.
IFMA's CFM
certification is designed to assess competency in the
field via work experience and education, which are
evaluated by successfully completing a comprehensive
exam. Since the program began in 1992, more than 3,100
facility managers from 32 countries have obtained this
most prestigious recognition.
The CFM Exam
is based on competency. The exam helps to evaluate a
Facility Manager's knowledge of the standards
that define the profession. One cannot take a
course or a simple knowledge-based exam to earn the
credential. IFMA's competency-based program is more than
a knowledge-based program - IFMA's
certification program:
- Assures
professional excellence
- Establishes
standards for global professional practice
- Promotes
the added value of the profession
- Influences
the future direction of the profession
A second
certification is the IFMA's Facility Management
Professional (FMP) designation - a knowledge-based
credential that helps to accelerate a Facility Manager's
transition to the profession. Earning the FMP shows
a certain level of knowledge, and a willingness to
enhance skills. The FMP can gain immediate
credibility with employers, clients and
peers. This credential can be
obtained by taking and passing either classroom
and/or online courses. I have spoken
to more than one chapter member who has said that the
opportunity to earn their credentialing 100% online was
motivating factor for them to pursue the
FMP.
The
last credential IFMA offers is the Sustainable
Facility Professional (SFP) designation, which denotes a
level of expertise in sustainable Facility Management
practices. This new designation will roll out in
the spring. By earning the SFP, FMs
will be recognized as leaders in sustainable initiatives
being undertaken by the organizations they work
for.
The Atlanta
Workplace and Expo, to be held on September
15, 2011 will offer
a day-long educational track designed to help members
achieve SFP certification. I
would encourage you to mark your calendars and plan to
attend this great educational event.
This Chapter
supports a community that fosters vitality, momentum and
impact for the facility management professional and
associate members. We all know that both time
and money can be in short supply, but I encourage you to
ask questions, set personal goals and utilize all that
IFMA provides to advance your career in the field
of facility management.
--
Christy.
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Upcoming
Events
Education
Program Topic:
LEED
AP Exam Prep
Date:
March
8
Time:
8am
- 5pm
Location:
The
Westminster Schools
March
Luncheon
Topic:
Leveraging
the Emerging Workplace to Win
Date:
March
16
Time:
11:30am
Location: Villa
Christina
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GA
Tech Corner
 The
Georgia Tech Facility Management graduate program
announces the offering of our Master of Science degree
in Distance Learning format. Students from outside of
Atlanta will now have access to the same learning
offered on campus beginning in fall 2011. Course work is
exactly the same, with Internet access to lectures,
lessons, projects and exams.
If your company has
locations outside of Atlanta, within Georgia, the U.S.
or even internationally, your employees may be
interested in this opportunity. Please contact our
Graduate Recruiter, Brenda Morris at 404-385-7479 or brenda.morris@coa.gatech.edu for
details on how to apply for the distance learning
Integrated Facility Management degree. We hope to bring
the world into our virtual classroom and expand
knowledge of facility management worldwide. The Atlanta
Chapter support for this program enables us to continue
to expand and grow this program, which is one of only
four internationally accredited programs in facility
management at the graduate level. Thanks for supporting
us and sharing this exciting expansion!
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Millicare
Named One of Atlanta's "Healthiest
Employers"
On
the morning of February 18th, IFMA Atlanta sustaining
patron, TrilogyFM/Millicare was
recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of
the city's "Healthiest Employers." A number of
chapter members were there to recognize the
achievement. We congratulate Tom Haslach and the
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Volunteers
needed for Committees and Special Events
Education
Committee (Dan Walther- CompuCredit Contact:
770-828-1159 dan.walther@compucredit.com
Volunteers
needed to serve on committee. Members interested should
contact Dan.
Volunteer
Committee (Wendy Gill-Taylor Group &
Associates, Inc Contact: 678-642-9155 wgill@taylorgroupga.com
Volunteers
needed to serve on this committee. Will be making phone
calls to encourage member involvement by joining a
committee.
Tours
Committee ( Stewart Smith- Great American
Floors Contact: stewart@greatamericanfloors.com
Professional Volunteers needed to assist in planning and
preparing for future tours.
Community
Service Committee (Dave Woelber-Total Plant and
Floral Service Contact: 404-925-4581 dave@total-plant.com
100
volunteers needed for IFMA Volunteer Day Saturday May
14, 9:-00 - 1:00
PM
location TBD A great opportunity to get involved with
other IFMA members.
IFMA
Atlanta Workplace Committee (Derek Rusch-DeKalb
Office Contact: 678-409-5088 drusch@dekalboffice.com
IFMA
Atlanta Workplace will be held on Sept. 15, 2011 at the
JW Marriott Atlanta. Volunteers needed for the planning
committee. Committee members will help plan an
educational forum including logistics, speakers,
sponsors and vendors.
Questions:
Please contact WendyGill, Volunteer
Coordinator at 678-642-9155 or wgill@taylorgroupga.com
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Non-Profit
Facility Summit Testimonial
Homero
Salgado
The
IFMA Atlanta Facility Summit was again very educational
for me!
I
learned so much in just 1 day to start implementing into
my work at the Church Property and was even able to
share some of the maintenance processes that I have
already had been using as a result of last year's
Facility Summit. Thank you for the opportunity to
learn more about handling maintenance
issues.
You can read more about the
Non-Profit Facility Summit
Here!
Homero
Salgado
is Maintenance
Manager at LutheranChurchof
the Ascension and Open
Arms
Child
Development
Center
of Buckhead
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March
Luncheon:
Leveraging
the Emerging Workplace to Win
Date:
March 16, 2011
Location: Villa
Christina
Speaker: Michael
Dziak, COO at
E-work.com
Mark
your Calendars Now!
Register
Here!
IFMA Atlanta is pleased to present
MichaelDziak, Chief Operating Officer for
e-Work.com, Inc. at the March luncheon on March 16
at Villa Christina. Mr.Dziak is in his twentieth
year as a telework consultant, author and trainer.
He has successfully assisted public and private
sector clients with the many changes required by
organizations to adopt a virtual work culture.
Michael founded the Metro Atlanta Telecommuting
Advisory Council in 1992 and was a board member of
the International Telework Association Council
(ITAC) for five years. Michael has appeared on
television, radio, print and web media as a
virtual work expert and authored the book
"Telecommuting Success: A Practical Guide for
Staying in the Loop While Working Away from the
Office" in 2001.
Michael's presentation,
"Leveraging the Emerging Workplace to Win" will
explore the ever changing work place and how
organizations can embrace this change to better
utilize resources, both internal and external. A
successful Telework Program is more than just
providing employees with mobile technology tools.
In addition to the tools, employees and managers
need to be trained to work in a virtual work
style. Michael will share real life case studies
of organizations who have successfully implemented
Telework Programs including metrics to measure the
success.
Please join us on March 16 to hear
this enlightening and relevant
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IFMA Atlanta's First
Annual
"Brew Our Own Beer"
Event
IFMA
Atlanta's Associates Committee is proud to offer
THE most exciting group event ever! We will have
professional and associate members come together
to create and brew our very own IFMA brand beer
together! We're not talking home brewing in your
bathtub, but working with professional BrewMaster
to actually create a beer that will be served at a
future IFMA event at 5 Seasons brewery
(Westside)
WHEN
Beer
planning: 4/12 (Tuesday) @ 530pm
Beer
brewing: 4/16 (Saturday)...This will be an all day
event, and some participant brewers may choose to
participate in parts of the whole
process.
Unveiling
of the 1st annual IFMA brand beer
PARTY: 6/2 (Thursday) from 530pm
until...
WHERE
5
Seasons Brewery Westside
The
party will be held in the 5 seasons open air "sky
bar".
Register
Here
Beer
brewing only: $15
Party
only: $25
Party
and Beer brewing: $30
CONTACT: JeffDellaMaggiora,
jeffd@humanscale.com,
404-644-7603 |
LEED AP Exam Prep Course
and Study Group
Date:
March 8,
2011
Time:
8:00am
to 5pm
Location: The
Westminster Schools 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd, NW,
Atlanta, GA 30327
Instructors:
Charlie
Cichetti, Annette Gorelick
Cost:
$275
per student for pre-registered
members
Register Here!
The
LEED AP Operations & Maintenance credential
requires passing a two-hour exam which contains
100 multiple choice questions. Candidates must
achieve a minimum score of 170 (out of 200) to
earn the credential. Registrants who complete
assigned credits will be provided a letter of
attestation documenting LEED project participation
which is required to sit for exam.
The
one-day course will be taught by:
Charlie
Cichetti: Charlie is a principal in
Sustainable Investment Group, a green building
consulting firm with offices in Georgia, Colorado
and Texas. Charlie has more than ten years
experience in commercial construction, real estate
development, and project management, and oversees
the sustainable consulting, construction
management and LEED certification services for
simultaneous projects in multiple rating systems.
Annette
Gorelick: Annette is Founder and
President of G4 Green Connections, an education
and consulting company specializing in the
sustainable operations and maintenance of
commercial buildings. Annette has worked in
facility and property management since 2001,
primarily as a service provider for landscape
installation and maintenance. Annette's work has
been featured in the online journal Green Building
Pro.
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Mark
Your Calendar
IFMA
Spring Classic - Thursday,
April 21, 2011
Register Here for the
Spring Classic!
Sign
up and join the fun at IFMA Atlanta's Annual
Spring Classic. Sign up early and take advantage
of the savings offered by registering before April
1st. We promise this is not an
April Fools joke!
Once
again, the day promises to be jam packed with fun
and fellowship amongst your IFMA friends and
family. The day's events will include...
- The
highly handicapped golf tournament!
- The
IFMA Open tennis championship! Don't
forget you will have the cabins to shower and
lounge before the Booze Cruise.
- The
now-famous Coca Cola wine cruise across the
now-full Lake Lanier!
- The
equestrian event where Steve Christopher will
perform highly dangerous horse jumping tricks!
- The
social event by the pool with a Mexican fiesta
and beautiful sunsets by the pool!
Don't
miss this opportunity, go to www.ifmaatlanta.org and
let's serve up, tee up, ride up, drink up and eat
up. Grab your favorite co-worker, your
favorite client or come alone and get out of the
office for a day. Good
times will be had by all!
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Pink
Ice
March 19, 2011
at 7:05pm
Free
parking!
$15 per-person,
tickets picked up at will call!
Register
Here!
From
the North: Take I-85 South to Exit 109 (Old
Peachtree Rd/Sugarloaf Parkway). Turn right off
the second exit offramp (the first off-ramp is Old
Peachtree Rd) and cross over Satellite Bovd. The
arena will be on your left.
From
the East (Lawrenceville, Dacula, Athens):
Take SR 316 west to Sugarloaf Parkway exit. Take a
right on Sugarloaf Parkway. Follow Sugarloaf
Parkway approximately 1.5 miles. Follow underneath
I-85 and cross Satellite Bovd. The arena
will be on the left.
From
the West (Duluth): Take SR 120 (Duluth
Highway) to Meadow Church Road. Take a left
on Meadow Church Road and follow for about a mile
to Sugarloaf Parkway. Take a right on Sugarloaf
Parkway. The arena will be on the right.
From Atlanta and
points South: Take I-85 North to Exit
108/Sugarloaf Parkway (formerly Exit 42A). Turn
right off the exit off-ramp. Go back under the
interstate and cross over Satellite Blvd.
The arena will be on your left.
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February Luncheon
Recap
by
Merri Anne Pfeffer, CFM
Our
February luncheon at the Cobb Energy Theater was
well attended and greatly received. We had a
couple of very distinguished guest with us this
month: Sheri Knesek, the incoming Houston Chapter
President was in town and able to join us; As well
as former IFMA Chairman, John McGee. Both were
welcomed and we enjoyed their
presence!
Craig Price, of Price Points,
presented a very lively and humorous look at
Negativity and how we can harness it's power to
improve our relations with others and create
success in our every day matters. Negativity is an
unfortunate part of life from complaints,
criticism to dire warnings of doom and gloom.
Craig led us through entertaining examples and
innovative thinking in how to turn failure to
success; get to the truth of a complaint; create
productivity by embracing negative feedback from
others; and how to avoid losing focus by the
continuous negative messages we encounter
daily.
Who knew negativity could be so much
fun! Thank you Craig!
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LEED Green Associate
Course
Annette Gorelick,
LEED-AP
On
January 27, 2011, the IFMA Atlanta Sustainability,
Professional Development and Education committees
offered the LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course.
Eleven students enrolled and the one-day seminar
was held at ASHRAE headquarters, a LEED Platinum
facility. The course was taught by Charlie
Cichetti, of Sustainable Investment Group, Alan
Wieczynski, of Breedlove Land Planning, and
Annette Gorelick, of G4 Green Connections. The
course was accredited by IFMA International for
CFM Maintenance Points, and the students are now
preparing to sit for the LEED Green Associate
Exam. Thank you to our sponsor, The BEST
Consultant, for providing breakfast and lunch.
IFMA
Atlanta will offer the LEED AP Operations and
Maintenance Exam Prep Course in March. The program
will include a one-day prep course, 8-week study
session, and the opportunity to earn LEED project
experience required to sit for the AP exam.
William Broome and The Westminster Schools will be
providing our meeting space and LEED project.
Register
Here
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CFM Exam Review
Course
Dan
Walther
Last month, on
February 3rd and 4th, the IFMA Atlanta Chapter's
Education Committee was able to offer another of
its CFM Exam Review Classes. It was another great
success! We are grateful to following Sponsors and
individuals who helped out:
- Kathy Roper, for
once again lending her expertise.
- ASHRAE HQ, for
hosting us -- your classroom facilities are
outstanding.
- Brant Bosley
& Royal Cup for the Coffee and Breakfast
each morning.
- The IFMA
Educational Committee for the lunch on Thursday
- Tom Haslach
and Trilogyfm for lunch on Friday.
- William
Broome and Westminster Schools for hosting nine
weekly CFM study sessions
- Machelle
Pellegrini and the rest of the education
committee for coordinating the course.
We appreciate the
efforts of everyone involved for making this class
such a huge success, and wish the CFM candidates
the best of luck in achieving their goals within
the profession.
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Recap:
Johns
Creek Environmental Campus
Tour
By
Bobby White
On February
10, 2011 the Tours Committee hosted a group of
approximately 20 IFMA members on a tour of the
Johns Creek Environmental Campus (JCEC), a
2010-commissioned Fulton County wastewater
treatment facility. Located on
Holcomb Bridge Road, the JCEC is unique in that it
combines aesthetic beauty and state-of-the-art
technology to create a facility that performs a
vital role for the community, while being a good
neighbor. The structure appears
similar to an old mill complex that may have
resided along the Chattahoochee River in the
1800's - not at all what you'd expect from a
modern wastewater treatment plant.
Our
tour started in the educational facility, which
has a lecture hall, classroom and teaching lab
that allows local students to learn more about our
precious water resources. We
then made our way through the plant operations
with the guidance of the facility's plant
manager. He showed us all 11
processes the plant performs...all the way to
releasing the treated and aerated water into the
Chattahoochee. The released,
treated water is actually cleaner than the water
in the river. We found that the
key differences between this facility and other
wastewater plants are the steps they take to being
a good neighbor in the community:
the JCEC produces no increases in noise
levels, nor does it emit any foul odors into the
air. This tour gave us a true
appreciation of our water supply and the steps we
must all take to keep it clean.
Bobby
White, with Anchor Heating & Air Conditioning,
is a new member of the chapter, and a part of the
Tours Committee.
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Interested in
contributing an article - or even in joining the Newsletter
committee? If so, then contact our Newsletter Committee
Chair, Joseph Geierman, at joseph@ifmaatlanta.org |
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