3/10/2010: Ultimate Emerging Leaders Event

3/11/2010: Rebuilding Together Planning Meeting

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County and the Capital Chapter will join forces on April 24, 2010 for National Spring Rebuilding Day! The Capital Chapter will provide renovation and repair services to a home in Montgomery County through the volunteer labor of members.

Our second planning meeting will be on March 11th at the Bohrer Park Activity Center at 3:00PM. During the meeting we will discuss the heavy project scope, our homeowner profile, and how you can help restore the home to a safe, warm and dry condition. Specifically, we are looking for volunteers to provide construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping and cleaning services on Spring Rebuilding Day and before. In addition, we will be seeking in-kind material donations.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, but are interested in participating, please contact Kristen Parnes at krparnes@yahoo.com or Andre Jones at ajones@ascd.org.

3/22/2010: Capital Chapter Orientation

Join your FM collleagues on March 22nd for the Capital Chapter Orientation, being held at the beautiful U.S. Chamber Building, a historic structure designed by the same architect who designed the Supreme Court and the Treasury Annex. This free event offers an opportunity for new and prospective members to learn about the Capital Chapter of IFMA, meet others in the organization, and learn how to become involved in chapter activities. Speakers will be John Mackay, CFM, Chapter President and Sarah Gabriel, Membership Services Team. One lucky new member will receive a free pass to attend an upcoming Capital Chapter program!

For more information contact Celeste McLane at: Celeste.McLane@cort.com.

4/1/2010: Program: Architechnology – Designing Technology into Your Project

As meeting room audiovisual technologies evolve, designing functional spaces to accommodate these innovations becomes more challenging. Audiovisual technologies "converging" with IP networks provide opportunities for greater service and control throughout the facility. Without adequate planning, the interior design architectural elements and network infrastructure can prevent effective use of current and future meeting room A/V technologies.

In this experiential workshop, you will see and hear the impact of good and bad learning environments. Jeff Loether, President of Electro-Media Design, Ltd. will explore options to accommodate the next generation of presentation and meeting technologies, while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design. Register early, the price to attend increases by $10 after March 25th!

4/22/2010: Capital Chapter of IFMA Sustainability Summit

Not many FMs will build a new LEED building from scratch, but all FMs are looking for ways to operate their existing buildings more efficiently and in a more sustainable manner. You’ve probably seen lots of emails, publications, and training sessions about how to make new buildings sustainable, but there isn’t much help when it comes to making your aging facilities green and efficient. The Capital Chapter’s one-day summit will target ‘next layer’ operational strategies and better ways to operate more efficiently and sustainably.

This summit will deliver up-to-date information on green operations in three different tracks:

Track 1 – How-to Series: This track is designed to deliver the latest in IFMA and the IFMA Foundation’s How-to series in sustainable facility management. From getting started to ENERGY STAR to the latest in food service, lighting, and other operational topics. This track includes presentations from the latest How-to guides.

Track 2 – Sustainable Operations: This track is designed to deliver the latest in the most important aspects of SFM. Operational strategies for saving water, saving energy, materials and resources, and occupant comfort will be covered by FMs and service providers who will show you ways to become more efficient, effective, and sustainable.

Track 3 – Measurement and Monitoring: Building certification systems and case studies, benchmarking, and the use of the newest technologies in sustainable operations will be presented in this important track.

Plenary Session – Learn from Capital Chapter FM’s on how they’ve made their existing buildings more sustainable by attending our panel session. Hear from three FM’s that have been through the process of greening their facilities; trials, challenges, and successes.

This event is open to FMs only and is not to be missed! Professional Members pay only $99 for a limited time, price increases to $125 after 3/8. Non-Member FMs pay $150. If you do not receive an invitation, but would like to attend please contact staff@ifmacap.org.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at this event, please use the following link: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5s%2cm3%2c94b10705-008b-478f-be6b-fc9a168eaa7f,

4/24/2010: RTMC Spring Rebuilding Day

The Capital Chapter of IFMA has partnered with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) to provide home renovation services to a low-income family. We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Spring Rebuilding Day! You will be working side by side with other chapter members to provide the construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping and cleaning services needed to restore the home to a solid and safe condition for the homeowner. In the coming weeks, we will also be looking for material donations. We look forward to working together in support of this worthy cause! More information will be available soon... please check back.

Please contact Kristen Parnes, House Ambassador, at krparnes@yahoo.com or Andre Jones, Volunteer Coordinator, at ajones@ascd.org with any questions.

5/20/2010: 2010 Capital Chapter of IFMA Golf Outing and Banquet Sponsored by CORT

Join us on May 20th for the 2010 Capital Chapter of IFMA Golf Outing & Banquet, sponsored by CORT! If you're interested in playing and being part of a great day, be sure to register and bring your co-workers, clients and prospective clients. The number of golfers is limited to 176. The cost to participate is $175/player, for a limited time.

Don't golf but still want to enjoy the day? Join us for the banquet and enjoy great food and networking! The banquet is from 4:00 - 7:00pm and the cost is only $35. NOTE: Registrations are non-refundable.