by Justin Barber, Highwoods We were very pleased to see many new and seasoned GTC of IFMA members and their guests at our March Member Committee Orientation and the March Monthly Meeting to hear Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, the 25-year old founder and CEO of Bee Downtown. As a fourth generation beekeeper, she and her “buzzing” startup [...]
By Haley Hough, Little This month’s meeting was a fresh start to the new year in our new location at PNC Arena! And what better way to start a new year than with an action packed presentation from Ben Brookhart on how to achieve Category 5 Success in 2019. We all kicked off the lunch [...]
On December 5th, in lieu of a “regular” luncheon meeting, GTC of IFMA was treated to a tour of Raleigh’s Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. With over 65 members attending, it could have been an overwhelming crowd for many spaces, but not for what is now the nation’s third largest Cathedral (the former Raleigh Cathedral, [...]
It was a Pajama Party at the November 8th GTC of IFMA Chapter Appreciation event! We had a terrific group of members attend the event at the Angus Barn Pavilion. Congratulations to our 2018 Award Winners! Rookie of the Year - Kellie Renzi – McDonald York Associate Member - Jeremy Logue – Piedmont Service Group Committee Member - Mark Cimerro – One [...]
On Thursday, September 27th over 30 members of the GTC of IFMA joined together at the Carolina Alehouse to play Bingo for Bones and Cornhole to benefit the SPCA of Wake County. Our Chapter raised $875.00 for the SPCA, and it was one of the most successful fundraisers to date! Special thanks to RoofWerks and Ecoscape Solutions Group for sponsoring this event. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By Anthony Heim On Wednesday January 10, 2018, GTC of IFMA held an intimate luncheon at the The Mayton Inn in Cary. Jeff Tafel, Executive Director of the IFMA Foundation, gave a thorough presentation on the future of FM as a career. The IFMA Foundation was created by the Board of Directors of IFMA in [...]
By Anthony Heim On Wednesday December 13, GTC of IFMA had their last luncheon for 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Dr. Jolene Erlacher presented on preparing businesses for effective inter-generational leadership in an evolving culture. As our workforce ages and new generations flow into the workplace, there is a need for management to [...]
Superheroes and villains unite….unbelievably yes at the November 9th GTC of IFMA Chapter Apprecation event! We had a fabulous turn out of over 160 at the event held at the Angus Barn Pavilion. Congratulation to the below 2017 Chapter Award Winners! Check out photos of the event. Rookie of the Year – Hardik Raval – The Flying Locksmiths Committee Member [...]