Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers. All About AAFAME

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1 Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers All About AAFAME Information for New Members

2 Introduction to AAFAME What is AAFAME? PRIMARY GOAL: To promote professionalism for maintenance engineers Founded in 1985 Consists of 400+ members Represents 175+ companies Represents 35 million square feet of property Serves commercial real estate industry for Austin area, from Georgetown to San Marcos

3 Introduction to AAFAME Who are AAFAME members? Chief Engineers Lead Engineers Intermediate Engineers Entry Level Engineers Contractors / Suppliers / Vendors

4 Introduction to AAFAME What types of facilities does AAFAME represent? Office Buildings Industrial Facilities Mixed-Used Facilities High Rise Living / Condominiums Government Facilities Medical Buildings Financial Institutions Hotels & Hospitality Regional/Nationals Hospitality Facilities Institutional/Educational Facilities

5 Introduction to AAFAME AAFAME LEADERSHIP AAFAME Executive Board President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Immediate Past President Board of Directors 2 elected and/or appointed directors: -1 engineer - 1 vendor Committee Chairs Over 10 different committees Association Management: Amy Ables (Executive Director) Jack Drummond (Accounting)

6 Membership Benefits What are the benefits of joining AAFAME? Education! Networking Management Recognition Community Involvement And much more!

7 Membership Benefits Education: opportunities designed to promote the highest levels of knowledge, professionalism and capability Certification Classes Discount on SMA/SMT (Systems Maintenance Technician & Administrator) courses provided by BOMA Austin EPA608 CFC & R410A Certification Scholarships Available

8 Membership Benefits Education: Training Classes 1-3 hours each Continuing education available to maintain BOMI designation Topics of interest at luncheons Vendor Outreach Training Classes Articles on Website Discussion i Forum

9 Membership Benefits Networking: Membership provides unique access and availability to invaluable network of professionals and information Monthly Meetings Around AAFAME Newsletters Chili Slam Annual Fun Event AAFAME Vendor Expo Community Involvement

10 Training Classes AAFAME Monthly Events Monthly Membership Luncheons Committee Meetings All events are posted at our website and in the newsletter

11 Chili Slam 18 th Annual Biggest event of the year! Volleyball, Horseshoes, Washers, Tug of War, Chili Cook Off & Brisket Competition AAFAME Annual Events

12 Community Services Angelheart Children s Shelter American YouthWorks Lifeworks Family Elder Care Toy Drives, Races, work days, and more! AAFAME Annual Events

13 AAFAME Annual Events Vendor Expo -7 th Annual Over 70 vendors exhibit supplies/services Over 300 engineers/managers attend Grand Prizes!

14 Committees The following are AAFAME Committees which you can participate in: Luncheon Programs Training Chili Slam Membership Registration Vendor Expo Green Committee Community Services VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VOLUNTEER!

15 Sponsorships Vendor Sponsorship Opportunities Around AAFAME Blurbs ($250/mth) Monthly Luncheons ($450) Special Events: Chili Slam ($ ) Vendor Expo ($ ) Member Directory ($200) 2011 Sponsorships available by Q4 2010

16 Vendor Requirements Current vendor members are required to meet three of the following six criteria to be eligible to renew membership for the following year: Company be represented at least 50% of AAFAME annual Monthly Luncheon. Have a table at the annual Expo. Volunteer ten hours on AAFAME committees or projects. Sponsor a cumulative $350 financial support (other than dues) of AAFAME activities. Recruit one new engineer member to AAFAME. Conduct a training i class or luncheon presentation

17 Vendor Waiting List Only one person from the company may attend monthly luncheons The company may have teams in the annual Chili Slam event at the same cost as members. The company may have a table in the annual Expo, but only if tables are still available two weeks prior to the event. May sponsor the Chili Slam at a premium rate two weeks after the initial announcement is sent to active vendors Be included in the Waiting List section of the annual printed Membership Directory.

18 AAFAME Website Vendor Search Calendar Career Center Members Only Search for other members Update your contact info Discussion Forum Library of Information (*Submit articles)

19 The Member s Role What is your role as an AAFAME member? Don t just join, participate! Network Attend events Promote AAFAME Have fun!

20 Questions? Contact our office: Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers PO Box Phone Fax