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l February 18: Program Meeting- Simple Light Control Strategies for Significant Energy Savings. (Click here for online registration) or (Click here for a printable form)
l February 24: Webinar 12:30 pm for all committee chairs and committee members on the Wiggio tool.
l March 31/April 1: WESTFAC 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED
 l February 8: 6-9PM at the Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Join us for a panel discussion followed by a cocktail reception where you can eat, drink, chat and freely enjoy the many exhibits at Discovery Science Center including the Dynamic Earth Gallery where you command the forces of nature as you explore ways the Earth changes. REGISTRATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
l March 15 -17: The 2010 Green California Summit and Expo will take place March 15-17 at the Sacramento Convention Center. March 15 is a pre-Summit day with in-depth full-day workshops and other special events. March 16 & 17 are the Summit and Expo dates. Group discounts available. For information and to register, go to: http://www.green-technology.org/gcsummit/ or call Eric Rennie at 626-577-5700.
l April 28 - 30:
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA is hosting the 2010 Southwest Symposium (The lighter side of Phoenix) April 28th 30th, 2010. (HERE)
l Association for Strategic Planning HERE
l View the Orange County Shared Calendar HERE
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CHAPTER NEWS & INFORMATION |
l If you are a Facility Manager who is not attending program meetings because your employer will not reimburse the cost then there is good news for you. Associate members are willing to sponsor your registration fee so you won't have to miss another program meeting. Contact the Chapter office for details or to register for the next meeting.
l During the upcoming year, the Orange County chapter is planning to offer the IFMA FMP courses for it's members. To better serve your educational needs, we need your input. Click here to answer a few questions about courses and location.
l Member George Wesson of SOKA University passed away on December 26th from heart failure. George was an avid supporter of the Chapter who donated shirts, hats and his time to the golf tournament as well as the use of his facility for Chapter events. George will be missed by many
l Good news for Facilities Managers. Facilities Management is listed number 11 out of 20 of America's fastest growing salaries for this year. (Click here to read more)
l All previous directory advertisers must submit their authorization/revisions for reprint as soon as possible. New advertisers and other inquiries should be directed to Hank Mondaca at 714-699-4249 or by email..
l Check out possible Job Opportunities Here and IFMA OC Job Posting Page Here
l Unemployed members need to stay in touch with the chapter, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times. OC IFMA can be that link to opportunities you might not have otherwise. Member Marie Cohen was recruited and hired by Ventura Foods after they found her resume on the chapter website.
l Facility Managers, make a difference...become a Mentor, prepare for the  future...become a Mentee. Join the Mentor/Mentee Program. More info Click Here for FAQ's (This program is for Facility Managers only)
l IFMA Foundation Releases Two NEW Sustainability White Papers
A current initiative of IFMAs sustainability committee involves working with the IFMA Foundation on the development of a series of how-to guides that will help educate facility management professionals and others with similar interests on a wide variety of topics associated with sustainability and the built environment.
In addition to the first published guide, the highly popular How-To: Guide on Getting Started, the IFMA Foundation has recently released two NEW sustainability white papers! Download Sustainability in Food Service and Lighting Solutions free of charge when you visit the foundation website at www.ifmafoundation.org today. Take advantage of this valuable member benefit!
l UC Irvine Extension Course Schedule
l The IFMA Foundation is currently producing a series of free Sustainablilty "How-to" Guides which can be downloaded from their website. Two guides are currently available, "Getting Started" and "EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager" with ten additional titles scheduled to be available during the next year. (Click here) to access their website.
l CFM Study web site (Click Here)
l BOMI Dictionary Merges with Web Based FMPedia Standardinzing Building Industry Terms (Click Here)
l Check out FMpedia. It is the professional Facility Manager's free on-line glossary developed by the IFMA Foundation (Click Here)
l Congratulations to Paul Gomez who was awarded the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor postion at the LA County Metro that was advertised through our chapter last month. Paul said, "I owe it all to my Chapter membership and involvement!"
l John Secor of Archetype International has been awarded a Distinguished Instructor award from UC Irvine Extension. Congratulations John.
If you have a promotion, position change, or special achievement, let the Chapter know. Contact Technology & Communications Committee: cbrown@comlock.com
l If you missed last week's (January's) program on AB32 (Click here) for a copy of the presentation. Next month's program will address strategies for reducing operating costs, increasing property values, and saving significant energy. |
