Dear GTC IFMA members, I’m writing this President’s Letter as summer “officially” comes to an end and as many North Carolinians struggle with the after-effects of Hurricane Florence. Our membership has a stellar reputation for helping those who need help. We had already planned an event, Yappy Hour/Bingo for Bones, to benefit the local SPCA. [...]
On August 15th, our Chapter sponsored a favorite annual event: our Committee Thank You Party. Over 50 hard-working Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA members gathered to celebrate volunteerism at Travinia Italian Kitchen in Morrisville at Park West Village. This event is a small token of how grateful we are to those of you who donate your [...]
Dear GTC IFMA members, Last month, our Chapter sponsored one of my favorite annual events: our Committee Member Appreciation Party. Over 50 hard-working GTC members gathered to celebrate volunteerism at Travinia Italian Kitchen in Cary. The event is a small token of how grateful we are to those of you who donate your time to keep [...]
Dear GTC IFMA members, Here is what’s been on my mind for the upcoming month: by Merriam-Webster’s definition, it’s a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity; usually in return for advertising time during its course. In other words, SPONSORSHIP. That definition makes it sound kind of cut [...]
The GTC of IFMA Community Outreach Ronald McDonald House Event was a smash hit this year. IFMA Volunteers prepared, cooked, and served delicious chicken parmesan with spaghetti and tomato sauce, mixed vegetables, macaroni and cheese, and garlic bread with sliced watermelon. Holly with RoofWerks hired an ice cream truck to come and all the children and [...]
Dear GTC IFMA members, I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to serve as Chapter President for the 2018-2019 term. I came to this role at a rather late point in my Facility Management career, having been a member for almost 20 years. A couple of years ago, I was getting ready [...]
Time marches forward and our transition has begun! As I begin my time as ‘Immediate Past President’, I could not be prouder of your 2017-18 leadership team and know that we are in great hands with the incoming board. Cris Karasek had the idea of writing this President’s message together – what a great idea [...]
As my year serving as President begins to wind down, I can’t help but begin to think about what the Chapter has achieved and my appreciation for the people that have done it. My goal was to inspire volunteerism. As our Membership committee will tell you - the best way to get the most of out [...]
By Todd Taintor This year’s Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to our membership and sponsors! Below are the tournament winners: 1st place-Todd Taintor, Jeff Forsyth, Keith Hogan, Rick Zucco 2nd place-Nathan Presnal, Craig Cortis, Randal Goller, Paul Weil Random team-Chris Dey, Craig Bryant, Eric Weireter, Mr. Calejas Had the most fun-Mike [...]
The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA is pleased to present our Board slate for the 2018-2019 election: Cristine Karasek CFM, SFP - President Justin Barber, Highwoods Properties - Vice President Amanda Frendberg, Carolina Restoration Services - Treasurer Haley Conover, Little - Secretary Member votes must be in by Friday, April 20, 2018. VOTE HERE Thanks for taking [...]
By Kellie Renzi The year’s March Madness event was a success. We had a great turnout at the event and 44 brackets purchased! The cornhole tournament consisted of 12 teams with double elimination and despite the windy conditions all teams enjoyed the competition. A special shout out to our Winners Russell Gonzales and David Stines who [...]
Are you ready for some professional development? Are you thinking of beginning your journey toward your FMP this year? It’s a big undertaking so take advantage of the first two-day class being hosted by the Chapter. The course will be offered Thursday, April 12th and Friday, April 13th with more details below. The Greater Triangle Chapter [...]
By Anthony Heim On Wednesday March 14, 2018, GTC of IFMA resumed their luncheons at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Professor Dean Kashiwagi gave a comprehensive and thought provoking presentation on a paradigm shift that is occurring in the workplace. Mr. Kashiwagi is an IFMA-Fellow and professor at Arizona State University and a specialist in [...]
Did you know that the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA provides the largest single IFMA Foundation education scholarship in the United States? – just one of the things we learned at our last meeting! Everyone enjoyed the energy in the room during our January meeting at the Mayton Inn. It was both an interesting venue [...]