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l March 18: 3pm-6:30 pm The Chapter will host it's annual "Green on the Greens" event but with a different twist! The greens will be brought to us in the form of a portable putting course. Of course green education will still be a component but this fun event can be attended by all since even a 4 year old can putt. (Printable Registration and Info) (Printable Sponsorship Info) (Online Registration)
l May 12 & 13: Facilities Expo is THE annual source of solutions for the region's leading building engineering, management and operations professionals. This showcase of cutting-edge products and services features Managing Green Buildings which spotlights green solutions on the show floor and in conference sessions.
l April 15: 7:30am - April's General will be a breakfast meeting. Watch for details!
l April 21: 7:30am - The next New Member Breakfast will be held at Lutron in Irvine. All new members and transers since October 2009 are invited. Watch for RSVP 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 8-9: Planning and Project Management Course: The course will be offered to Chapter Members on April 8th & 9th at the discounted rate of $350. The MTA Gateway facility in downtown LA will be the site and is accessible by train from both the North and South. Phyllis Meng will be the instructor. Click here to request a flyer.
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 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 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 (Press Release) 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. |
