OFFICERS
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
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