March 2011 Newsletter

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1 March 2011 Newsletter Please note: If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Newsletter through US Mail, please contact The Chapter Admin at info@kcifma.com.

2 President s Podium I feel like I am stating the obvious, but it seems as though each of us is being asked to do more with less in our jobs; whether it is time, money or other resources. Workers today are more productive due to technology, improved business processes, and most importantly, the desire to keep jobs. My experience is that finding jobs, especially for Facilities Managers, can be difficult during the best of economic times. Through in an economic downturn and it becomes even harder. As companies expect more from their employees it is non-profit organizations like KCIFMA that start to struggle. More of our members try to find that work/life balance and are unable to volunteer like they have in the past. I experienced firsthand towards the end of 2010 with a project nearing completion and working 70 to 80 hours there is little for time for anything else but your job and family. It is with these tough times, that several members have decided to not volunteer as much. There are some committee chairs and executive board positions we will be looking for volunteers to fill. Among these are the Events Committee Chair, the Golf Committee Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President. Despite these challenges, we have a number of initiatives that are designed to update the membership better and provide mentorship to young professionals. Staring with this month s program, we will spend minutes reviewing status of a few committees, reviewing the balanced scorecard, and answering questions. The board is also working hard to get younger members in the chapter and provide them with a mentor that will be there for these new members. Having someone to provide guidance and answer questions is a great way for young members to feel like they are part of the chapter. These are the future leaders of KCIFMA and we need to do all we can as a chapter to keep them interested in participating. Drew Knutson, CFM President, Kansas City Chapter of IFMA

3 Sign Up Today and Share With Your Co-Workers! CFM Exam Review Course Kansas City Metro Area May 3-4, 2011 $250 for Chapter Members The Kansas City Chapter of IFMA is hosting a CFM Exam Review Course May 3-4, If you have ever considered pursuing the professional credentials of CFM, now is the time to take action. This will be the only time this year this course will be offered in the Kansas City area! The objective of the course is to provide a fundamental overview of all of IFMA s Core Competencies. In addition, it allows you to take a sample exam, with questions very similar to what you might see on the actual exam. Course instructor will be our own chapter member, Teena Shouse, CFM, Past IFMA National Board Chair, and Senior FM Consultant for Facility Engineering Associates in Fairfax, VA. The course will be from 8-5, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3-4, and will include continental breakfast and lunch each day. Location to be announced. Our Chapter has significantly underwritten the cost of bringing this course to Kansas City with the primary goal of encouraging more of our members to become CFMs! The cost for Chapter Members is just $250, and Non-Chapter Members $350. The fee for this course could be $495 when taken outside the area, plus you would have the additional costs of travel, hotel, food, etc. If the cost is still prohibitive, the Chapter will consider granting a scholarship to meet a portion or all of the cost. Applications are available on-line and must be received by March 25. Registration is available now. You can register and pay with credit card on-line or print and mail in a check. Go to the website and register today. Registration deadline is April 19. For questions and information, please contact Linda DeTienne, Professional Development Chair, at , or KcifmaProfDevChair@gmail.com

4 Kansas City Chapter Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March :30-1:00 pm FM/Vendor Forum Church of The Resurrection Roe Avenue Leawood, KS The FM/Vendor Forum is going to be an opportunity for all IFMA members to come and learn the value of being an IFMA member. IFMA s own Jim Wilkinson is going to mediate a discussion involving the value of proper conduct, sponsorship, and the importance of associate members and their relationships with professional members. Also, multiple veteran IFMA members will present their personal Success Stories that stemmed from participating in multiple avenues of the IFMA experience. Examples of utilizing the resources that IFMA offers and new ideas that exist in the infancy stage will be discussed. This is a perfect meeting for members that are hoping to get more out of their IFMA membership, as well as experienced members hoping to regenerate their existing experience. Program Notes

5 KCIFMA UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date Time Event Name Location :30-1:00 pm Monthly Meeting FM/Vendor Forum Church of The Resurrection Day Conference & Expo :30-1:00 pm IFMA Facility Fusion Monthly Meeting Ergonomics Day Professional Development :00-6:00 pm CFM Exam Review BEP Event 2011 Commercial Real Estate Expo Boston, Mass. Church of The Resurrection Union Station Grand Hall Webinar Monthly Program Meeting IFMA Education Program Other Event IFMA's Online Education features multimedia self-study course modules and a newly revised CFM practice exam to assist CFM candidates fill knowledge gaps in preparation for the CFM Exam. The popular hot topic course - FM Sustainability: Creating Your Action Plan is available online now! View available online courses and prices. Don't have an IFMA login? Create an account.

6 The Kansas City chapters of ASHRAE, AWMA, BOMA, IFMA, IREM, CSI and the U.S. Green Building Council invite you to participate in the 2011 Commercial Real Estate Expo. This is the premier annual exhibition that will help you build long-lasting relationships with the most powerful decision-makers in Kansas City's commercial real estate industry. Last year's event featured more than 120 booths and 500 attendees. Admission is FREE for real estate and facility professionals! The 2011 Commercial Real Estate Expo theme: Monopoly! Have some fun with this age-old game of real estate! Who will attend? The Expo is for those involved in management, maintenance, engineering, operations, planning, contract administration and all aspects of commercial properties and facilities. Why is this expo such a great deal? It's an excellent opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders A portion of the show proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity A designated area highlights "green" vendors with environmentally friendly products and services Representatives of professional organizations and area agencies are invited: AIA, ASHRAE, KCHCE, KCCREW, IFMA, CCIM, IREM, BOMA, AWMA, schools, municipalities and more Drink tickets and refreshments are provided for attendees Educational seminars sponsored by ASHRAE. Expo Admission is FREE! Education Sessions Sponsored by ASHRAE 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker, 2:15-3:00 p.m. Session #1, 2:15-3:00 p.m. Session #2, 3:15-4:00 p.m. Session #3, 3:15-4:00 p.m. Session #4, Cost: $35 Confirmed Seminar Topics: Fostering a Culture of High Performance Facility Operations Higher Performance Buildings Require High Performance Technicians After the Existing Building Commissioning Assessment: Important Measures Identified View from the Service Contract Case Study: Restoration of HVAC System for 100K SF Office Building While Continuously Occupied - Results in 30% Energy Savings Continuing Education Credits available! For more expo information, contact: bae@bomakc.org For a calendar of local events, visit: Built Environment Partners (BEP)

7 New Member Breakfast Welcome to our Chapter s Newest Members Ginger Carr Shaw Contract Group Dean Wilson Payless Shoe Source, Inc. Get Involved, Volunteer, Join a committee! It s almost time, time to sign up to volunteer on a committee. Our position s term is from July to June. There are 15 committees to pick from. Please consider joining one. You will find more information about each committee soon on our webpage, It s also almost time to make your nominations for our Executive Board. The forms will be available at the March Program Meeting and an will be send out soon. If you have any questions, please contact the Chapter Admin at info@kcifma.com New Members, You Are Invited!! April 26, :30 9:00 AM Working Spaces 104 W. Ninth Street Suite #101 Kansas City, MO Please RSVP to Marie Galvas

8 Thank you Corporate Sponsors PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE