April

2012

Newsletter

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please contact The Chapter Admin at info@kcifma.com.

President’s Podium

col·lab·o·rate verb \kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\ 1. To work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor 2. To cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected

In the world we live in, things are demanding, fast paced and always changing. More and more, to stay abreast of our areas of responsibility, we have to rely on collaborative effort. Kansas City’s Chapter of IFMA is a successful model of collaboration. We are a group of people involved in the managing of complex facilities. We have varying backgrounds, levels of experience and expertise. Some of us are on the front lines of managing facilities and some of us support those that manage. Twenty-five years ago, a group of forward thinkers decided to work in collaboration to form an association that was devoted to educating and equipping Facility Managers to effectively navigate the ever changing waters of the built environment. KCIFMA has become an integral piece in the growth and development of countless Facility Managers. A few years ago, some forward thinkers in the Kansas City area saw a need for a greater collaboration…a collaboration of associations. There was a keen awareness that sometimes we can go a lot farther working together rather than in competition. By pooling resources, strengths and influence we could bring greater educational opportunities and expertise to our individual memberships. The result was the formation BEP (Built Environment Partners). BEP is a collaborative organization of associations (KCIFMA, BOMA, CSI, AWMA, USGCB, ASHRAE & EPA). KCIFMA was a charter member and is one of the driving forces in the development and effectiveness of the organization. On May 9th, an unprecedented event will take place in Kansas City. The KC Commercial Real Estate Expo has been a premier event in Kansas City for years. This year it is truly a collaborative effort of BEP organizations. The National Chairs of IFMA, BOMA, IREM and ASHRAE will all be in Kansas City for this event and will participate in a keynote luncheon. These National Chairs have told us, to their knowledge, there has not been an event or organization like this. They express amazement and support for the level of collaboration. In addition to the National Chair luncheon and Business Expo, an impressive slate of educational sessions is scheduled for the afternoon. Each session has been sponsored and underwritten by one of the BEP members. KCIFMA’s Education Committee is sponsoring national author, consultant and speaker, Alan Whitson’s Green Lease session. To review the sessions and register for the Expo, visit www.bomakc.org .

The Kansas City Chapter invites you to be a KCIFMA sponsor!

We have a new twelve month sponsorship to fit YOUR budget, Flexible benefit selections, Sponsorship benefits to include: your company’s logo and link posted on our website, newsletter sponsorship recognition and sponsorship recognition at the monthly meetings.

We hope you will find the revamped sponsorship offering all that you’ve been looking for in

a sponsorship opportunity. If you would like for us to email you an invoice or have any

questions or comments regarding the new sponsorship program, we’d love to hear from

you. Please contact us at Info@kcifma.com or KcifmaCorporateDevelopment@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support,

Betty Klein, KCIFMA Corporate Sponsor Chair

Russ Cooper, KCIFMA Chapter President

As I write this, efforts are underway to schedule a meet & greet for KCIFMA members with IFMA National Chair, Kathy Roper. Details will be emailed to all members as soon as final arrangements are made. I encourage all of our members to take part in this historic event. It is a great chance to experience all the good that happens when we work with others in a common goal and direction. I look forward to seeing all of you there. Special thanks to Cori Izsak Gale, Brittany Gamble and Todd Stone for their significant investment of time and energy to represent KCIFMA on this event! These are exciting times for our Chapter. As an Executive Board, we promise to continue to listen to needs, creatively consider ways to provide value for your investment and set the bar high for what we plan to accomplish. There is always a need for talented, passionate volunteers. Don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you would like to get “plugged in” to KCIFMA. I’m certain we can find the perfect spot for you.

Respectfully, Russ Cooper, Kansas City Chapter of IFMA President

KCIFMA Membership Campaign

One entry per new member recruited from 9/20/2011 - 4/30/2012

Only one more month to win big! We have set our goal to increase our membership by 15% this year and want to make it competitive by offering a grand prize of two tickets to a performance at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and dinner for two at the fabulous Webster House! Simply recruit professionals into our organization through April 30, 2012 and your name will go into a drawing for a night out at the theater!

Go to www.kcifma.com for details or contact the Membership Chair at KcifmaMembership@gmail.com.

Kansas City Chapter

Monthly Program Meeting

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 • 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Business Etiquette: Business Dining Manners

Embassy Suites on the Plaza

220 West 43rd St

Kansas City, MO 64111

In today's busy and competitive business world, more and more deals are being made or broken while dining. Some job promotions are being given or lost based on an individual's table manners.

Are you comfortable with your dining skills? Are you comfortable dining with your boss or your CEO?

Been asked to a job interview over a lunch? Want to take potential clients out for lunch and not be worried you’re being impolite. Do you know which side the bread plate is placed? Did you know there are two different styles of eating food? Do you leave your utensils in the "finished position" on your plate? Find out the answers to these questions and the finer details of business dining with Janis Kliethermes of Etiquette Kansas City.

This will be a sit down lunch with shortened announcements and special presentation. Please arrive no later than 11:30.

Program Pricing: Because of the special lunch and included parking, this Program Meeting price will be slightly higher than our typical monthly meeting. Pay Pack users, however, will not be required to pay for the increase in price.

Parking: Embassy Suites is going to waive the fee for parking in their lot, but it is first come first serve. North of the building is parking for all of Westport and is a short distance from the back entrance. Note: We will still need to collect a ticket at the gate and we will be given a chaser ticket by Towne Park in the function room to exit the hotel after our meeting.

Date Time Event Name Location

4.17 11:30 -

1:00 PM

Monthly Program

Business Etiquette: Business Dining Manners

Embassy Suites on the Plaza

4.11-13 3 Day IFMA Facility Fusion

2012 Conference & Expo

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

5.09 2:00 -6:00 PM

Monthly Program

2012 KC Commercial Real Estate EXPO

Union Station Grand Hall

6.05 11:00 - 8:00 PM

Scholarship Fundraiser

Annual Golf Outing

Drumm Farm, Independence, MO

7.17 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Monthly Program

Office of the Future

TBD

KCIFMA UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Webinar Monthly Program

Meeting

IFMA Education

Program Other Event

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IFMA's WORLD WORKPLACE 2012

The Facility Conference and Expo Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Rumor has it... the KCIFMA Golf Tournament

is the Best Deal in Town

Early Bird Registration May 10, 2011

$5 off per person when registered by May 10

Register as a foursome and get 1 free Mulligan Card for the team (a $20 value)

The Kansas City Chapter of IFMA will be hosting the Annual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser on Tuesday June 5, 2012 at

Durmm Farm. So, gather up four of your friends and join us for golf, food and fun!! If you can’t fill out a team don’t worry,

we can find a foursome for you. The format will be a four person scramble with three flights.

Annual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Drumm Farm | 15400 E. 34th St. | Independence, MO

Early Bird Registration ends May 10th

Four Person Scramble - Three Flights 18 holes, Golf Cart, Sleeve of Golf Balls, Driving Range

Raffle Items/Door Prizes/Double or Nothing Box Lunches Available for $5 per person

Registration Begins at 11:00 am Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm

Dinner & Award Ceremony immediately following conclusion

of the tournament.

Register Here / Sponsor Here

Welcome to our Chapter’s

Newest Members

Darin Affeldt

National Office Furniture

Robert Foust III

Foust Brothers, LLC

KCIFMA May Monthly Program Meeting - Real Estate EXPO

We are very excited to announce our first education event with the BEP of

Kansas City.

Instead of our usual Program Meeting, IFMA is encouraging our members to

attend the new Educational Series being held at the KC Real Estate Expo.

It all starts with a Presidential Round Table at 12:45 where the NATIONAL Presidents/Chairpersons of IFMA, BOMA and ASHRAE will be talking about the state of the industry and future of Commercial Real Estate. We have been told this is the first time in history these three separate organizations have

had their presidents on the same platform.

Follow the presidential round table, attendees will have the option of participating in one of many unique and information educational sessions as

well as visiting the trade show booth area.

IFMA is sponsoring a two hour seminar, from 3 to 5pm on Green Leasing conducted by industry expert Alan Whitson. Alan is noted speaker and author and he is considered by many to be one of the leading experts on the area of green leasing. His seminar will demystify the green leasing process and provide real estate professionals a valuable perspective in how to make

the green leasing process a win for everyone.

For more information, please check out our website www.kcifma.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

July marks the beginning of our fiscal year, which is when we swear

in our 2012-2013 Officers. What that means for you is that it’s time

to nominate next years Executive Board. The nomination form will be

emailed soon.

Why not join a Committee and be a part of the KCIFMA Board.

Information about each Committee will come soon.

If you need any information or have any questions, please contact

the Chapter Admin at Info@Kcifma.com

Thank you KCIFMA

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