11-7-2011
Chapter member Bill Taylor has recently landed a new position as Senior Director of Facilities Management at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Congratulations to Bill.
Chapter members Diane Coles and Bill Conley each have articles in the current issue of the FMJ publication. Click here for Diane's article about her AWESOME project. Click here to access Bill's article titled "Linked into Social Media."
The Professional Member listing is now online on the website. Take a moment to look around the new and improved website. Comments and suggestions can be sent to Adam Ryznar of Intex Solutions by clicking here.
Education
The UCI Winter Schedule is now available. Click here to access the facilities managment courses. More information can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Spitzer at 949-824-9722.
Did You Know... the Orange County Chapter has an ongoing offer to assist its members with Scholarships to several approved academic programs? These include IFMA programs for Credentials (FMP, SFP, & CFM) as well as UCI's Facility Management Certificate Program. The rules and process for applying for these scholarships is easy and available by clicking here. So, don't wait any longer... log on, sign up and begin enjoying even greater benefits from your Chapter of Orange County IFMA!
Job Opportunity
A Facility Maintenance Supervisor position is available at LA Metro. Click here to access their career page.
IFMA Library
Did you know the chapter has a library full of books related to Facility Management? 5 new titles have just been added including:
*Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
*The Ecology of Commerce
*The Green Scorecard - Measuring the Return on Investment in
*Sustainability Initiatives
Click here for a complete listing of all titles.
Sustainability
Classes for the new SFP credential will begin January 21st at Brandman University. Watch for more details.
Where can you receive Free Leed classes to help you study for your LEED Accreditation in the areas of:
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
LEED AP Interior Design
LEED AP Operations and Maintenance
RMC Facilities Services Inc. is hosting classes to help attendees understand the LEED Certification & Accreditation processes. Bill Conley CFM. CFMJ, LEED AP IFMA Fellow is currently holding training sessions on these subjects every two weeks at RMC's Building in Northern Anaheim. A review of necessary information related to LEED Accreditation & Certification is offered for individuals interested in these programs. Access to a website is supplied free to attendees, with sample questions and tests for areas of interest. This is a lunchtime meeting and lunch is provided at no charge. All it takes is your time and desire to learn. Attendance is limited to 12 individuals so call RMC now at 714 996 6800 to get signed up for free classes that may further your professional development.
CHAPTER WEBSITE
Upcoming events and chapter news is listed below and as always, information on the Chapter is available 24/7 on the website at www.ifmaoc.org.
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