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February
2014
Newsletter
Please note: If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Newsletter through US Mail,
please contact The Chapter Admin at [email protected].
President’s Podium
This month I wanted to talk to everyone about all of the exciting events that are upcoming and ask that our biggest asset, our membership, join together to help make these events the very best that they can be. I also wanted to briefly discuss a website update that should be beneficial to all of our members.
The first item this month is the website change. While we had a job board on our website before, many of our members weren’t aware of it and it has now been brought to the home page for easy access. With so many of our members looking for a new position we hope that the new placement of the job postings will help our members utilize this feature more. The title of the page is “Job Postings” and it is now located at the top of our website’s home page in the black bar. Please be sure to contact our webpage committee members to post any open positions that would be of interest to our members. While I personally have been looking for a new position, I have found as many of you know, that in the fields of work that make up our membership, many of these jobs aren’t posted on job boards. Word of mouth and posting these positions on the KCIFMA website can be of great help to our members.
As for events, we have many exciting things to look forward to over the next few months. This month we have our regular program meeting. In addition to that we have a corporate sponsorship breakfast and a corporate sponsorship lunch as well as a new member breakfast. These are all very important events. As far as sponsorship goes, it is a vital part of our organization and we value all of our sponsors. The drive is to help the chapter drive participation from all of our currents sponsors as well as get other companies represented throughout our chapter involved through sponsorship of KCIFMA. We wouldn’t be able to do the things we do and provide what we provide to our membership without all of our current, and hopefully future, sponsors. We also have the new member breakfast which allows new members, current senior members, and sponsors to interact in a setting directed towards networking and education about our chapter. Please be sure to RSVP and attend one or all of these great events in February.
In May we have the Real Estate Expo at the Overland Park Convention Center. We have our very own Teena Shouse leading the charge with BEP to set up all of the educational opportunities that will be offered at the expo. There are many tasks that need to be accomplished to make this event a success. If you would like to get involved please contact Teena Shouse or myself. We can definitely put any volunteers to good use.
In June we have the golf tournament. This is our annual scholarship fundraiser. This year Sam Davidson is chairing the Golf Committee. If there is anything you can do to help out Sam or if you would like to participate in the planning please be sure to contact him. I’m sure he would appreciate any help that comes his way.
As you can see we are off to a busy start of the year. There are many different events that are actively being worked on right now. Sponsorship, joining a committee, or volunteering to help with a particular event is a great way to become involved in the chapter and also a great way for new members to get their feet wet and begin learning about the chapter and how it operates. If you are interested in participating in any way please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of our board members or committee chairs. We would love to talk to you about any possible opportunities. Stay warm for the remainder of the month. I look forward to seeing you at one of these great events.
Thank you,
Chris Gardner │ Kansas City Chapter of IFMA President │ [email protected]
Corporate Sponsorship Campaign Drive
KC IFMA Corporate Sponsorship Options with Benefits:
Options - Become a Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze Corporate Sponsor and pick and choose your level of sponsorship and the benefits your company will receive
the most bang for the buck.
Benefits - Prominent company logo recognition on KC IFMA website, free annual
corporate and local chapter IFMA membership, pick and choose your benefits (free member program meeting attendance, free guest program meeting
attendance, recognition at program meetings, recognition at annual golf event, recognition at CFM event, recognition at KC IFMA holiday party).
Are you interested in becoming a KC IFMA Corporate Sponsor?
Are you a current corporate sponsor who would like to win a free add-on
to your current corporate sponsorship? Do you know a company who would be interested in becoming a KC IFMA
Corporate Sponsor?
Attend one of the KC IFMA Corporate Sponsorship Campaign events below and enter to win:
A free base bronze corporate sponsorship for one year! or
A free corporate sponsorship add-on of your choosing (e.g., golf sponsorship,
meeting sponsorship, etc)!
Would you like to sponsor one of our campaign events? You will be shamelessly promoted on the invitations and at the events!
Contact Kristin at the number below!
\ Please Contact Kristin Stanberry with questions
(816) 783-8151
Sponsor Today, campaign drive ends March 15, 2014
Corporate Sponsorship Campaign
Full Breakfast (Hot Buffet)
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Embassy Suites Hotel
Meadowlark Room
1st Floor
10601 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
Free parking available
Corporate Sponsorship
Campaign Luncheon
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
H & R Block
Conference Room
Knowledge Center A
One H&R Block Way
Kansas City, MO 64105
Free parking available
Kansas City Chapter
Monthly Program Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 • 11:30 - 1:00 pm
Future FM’ers...The Molding of Tomorrow’s Leaders
K-State Olathe Campus
22201 W. Innovation Dr.
Olathe, KS 66061
With an aging workforce, the Facility Management field has a critical need for educated and equipped replacements. Missouri State University has achieved IFMA Foundation Accredited status as a four year degreed Facility Management program. In this session, Dr. Richard N. Callahan, Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Technology and Construction Management and Dr. Kevin Hubbard, Assistant Professor,
Department of Technology and Construction Management will present the MSU Facility Management Program. This will include a history of the program's evolution, current status and goals for the future. This is a great opportunity to see how the future of the Facility Management field is shaping up and ask questions as well as supply ideas and suggestions for future direction.
The February KC IFMA Program Meeting will be broadcast live via web for Members who are unable to attend. There are 15 spots available. Please register on our website: www.kcifma.com.
Missouri State University Facility Management
Undergraduate Program
Date Time Event Name Location
02.18 11:30 - 1 PM
Monthly Program Meeting
Future FM’ers...The Molding of Tomorrow’s Leaders
K-State
Olathe
02.19 7:30 -
9 AM
New KCIFMA Member
Networking Breakfast
Enterprise Center of JoCo
02.26 11:30 - 1 PM
Corporate Sponsorship Campaign
Luncheon
H & R Block
03.18 11:30 - 1 PM
Monthly Program Meeting
City Energy Project - Introduction & Overview
The Gem Theater
05.07 All Day
2014 KC Commercial Real Estate EXPO
International Chairs Panel and Educational Sessions
TBA
06.03 All Day
Annual Scholarship Fundraising
Golf Outing
Drumm Farm
KCIFMA UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click here to find out more about becoming a
Certified Facility Manager
Click here to find out more about becoming a
Facility Management Professional
Click here to find out more about becoming a
Sustainability Facility
Professional
Webinar Monthly Program
Meeting
IFMA Education Program
Other Event
Welcome to our Chapter’s
Newest Member
Eric Leopold
Burtin & Associates, Inc.
James Hundley
Smith & Loveless Inc
Danny Carmichael
Kansas City Zoo
New Member
Networking Breakfast
You are invited to breakfast! New KCIFMA Members have a chance to learn more about our Chapter, its benefits, and ways you can get involved. We will also discuss the three IFMA Certification Programs and our scholarship programs.
Enterprise Center of Johnson County
February 19, 2014 │ 7:30 - 9:00 AM
8527 Bluejacket │ Lenexa, KS 66214
Please RSVP with John Alexander, Membership Chair
913.888.0810 │ [email protected]
Sheila Handley
Sys-tek
Diana Hartzler
Woodley Building Maintenance
Jamie Wright
Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka
Kevin Istas
ServiceMaster Recovery Management
CFM Recertification
Why is recertification important?
You may ask why it is important that a designee continue to study or participate in industry
sponsored events to maintain the right to use the CFM designation. By using the
designation you are promoting your high level of experience and knowledge. If no program
were in place to keep up with the dynamic changes in facility management, then the power
and prestige of the designation would be diminished. The CFM is a constant reflection of
your expertise and professionalism; thus, worth maintaining.
About IFMA's recertification
Certification is valid for three years. A list of point-earning activities in each of these areas is
sent to each new CFM. To maintain the CFM credential, a list of the activities performed
along with the appropriate supporting documentation including a processing fee must be
submitted to IFMA credentialing department. CFMs are required to earn 120 maintenance
points in at least two of the following four categories:
I. Practice
II. Continuing education
III. Professional involvement
IV. Development of the profession
Processing fees
US$210.00 (member) / US$265.00 (nonmember)
What if my CFM designation is expired?
After your official CFM expiration date, there is a three-month grace period in which you may
renew without penalty. If a package is received anywhere from three months and one day to
six months after the expiration date, it will also need to include a late fee of US$100.00. The
rules of the International Credentials Committee mandate that anyone who goes more than
six months past their expiration date without renewing their CFM will lose it and must retake
the CFM Exam in order to regain it.
Reminder notices are sent out as a courtesy; it is each CFM’s professional obligation to
renew their CFM in a timely manner. It is also their responsibility to ensure that their address
record is kept current.
A CFM Exam Preparation Workshop is scheduled for this April, so look for details soon.
For more information, please contact Linda DeTienne, CFM
KCIFMA Professional Development Chair [email protected]
Thank you KCIFMA
Corporate Sponsors
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