8:30am-5:00pm

The George Mason University FM Certificate Program is now a licensed provider for IFMA’s new Sustainable Facility Manager (SFP) courses.  The (3) course modules required to earn the SFP credential will be offered in January-March, 2012 in 2-day instructor led classes in Fairfax, VA.  The course modules are offered as a package and completion of each module is a pre-requisite for the remaining sessions.  FMs interested in playing a key leadership role in creating, managing and operating sustainable facilities across the FM spectrum are encouraged to attend.

Module 2 will be held on February 24^th and 25^th from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will address “Managing Sustainable Facilities.”  This section looks in depth at the process of aligning a facility‘s sustainability plan with an organization‘s vision, strategic goals and policies. It takes the same strategies promoted in an SFP’s business case for sustainability within the organization, and provides the details behind the plans to prepare for, lead and implement those changes.  Completion of module 1 is required prior to attendance at this session, and this module must be completed prior to attendance at module 3.

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Busboys & Poets
4251 South Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206

6:30pm-8:30pm

The Capital Chapter Emerging Leaders Team invites you to attend a networking happy hour at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington! The Emerging Leaders Team targets professionals who have newly entered into the Facility Management field as well as those who have recently joined the Capital Chapter of IFMA. The networking happy hour event will introduce these rising stars to their DC, MD and VA colleagues and promote lively discussion of topics within the industry. The team is also gearing up for an exciting job shadowing event that promises to invigorate your professional development in 2012. Learn more about how you can get yourself and your organization involved by joining us in Shirlington. A great sampling of delicious food will be provided by the chapter, but it will be a cash bar. We hope you can join us!

8:30am-5:00pm

The George Mason University FM Certificate Program is a licensed provider for IFMA's new FMP classes developed in response to the global job task analysis. The four (4) courses required to earn the FMP credential will be offered in January-April 2012 in 2-day instructor-led modules in Fairfax, VA. Anyone interested in earning this knowledge-based credential is encouraged to attend these Friday/Saturday classroom courses which use the same printed materials, interactive study tools and online FMP assessments at the self-study program.

The third 2-day course in this series will be on March 9^th and 10th, from 8:30am - 5:00pm both days, and will address "Finance and Business Essentials". Facility managers manage/oversee high-value assets that represent significant financial investment in technology, buildings, structures, interiors, exteriors and grounds. Since facility managers are typically responsible for the oversight, operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds, as well as oversight of various service contracts, understanding the basics of finance and business is critical.

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8:30am-10:00am

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. One lucky new member will receive a free pass to attend an upcoming Capital Chapter program!

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8:30am-5:00pm

The George Mason University FM Certificate Program is now a licensed provider for IFMA’s new Sustainable Facility Manager (SFP) courses.  The (3) course modules required to earn the SFP credential will be offered in January-March, 2012 in 2-day instructor led classes in Fairfax, VA.  The course modules are offered as a package and completion of each module is a pre-requisite for the remaining sessions.  FMs interested in playing a key leadership role in creating, managing and operating sustainable facilities across the FM spectrum are encouraged to attend.

Module 3 will be held on March 23th and 24^th from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will address “Operating Sustainable Facilities.”  This section looks at ways in which SFPs can operate their facilities in a more sustainable manner through changes in building equipment and technology as well as changes in operations and maintenance procedures. Focus area 3 is organized around the eight major categories of sustainable facility management— energy, water, materials and resources, workplace management, indoor environmental quality, quality of services, waste and site impact—from inputs, through facility processes, to outputs.  Completion of modules 1 and 2 are required prior to attendance at this session.

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8:30am-1:00pm

Interested in helping keep our watershed clean? For the second year in a row the chapter will participate in the annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup event organized by the Alice Ferguson Foundation. The 2011 cleanup took place at over 500 sites in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia – all part of the lands that drain into the Potomac. Last year 55 chapter members and their families removed trash and invasive plants from Riverbend Park in Great Falls, VA and we are ready to do it again this year! Families are welcome to participate. We have reserved a picnic pavilion at the park and lunch will be provided. Come out and join us for a great cause!

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8:30am-5:00pm

$805.50/Members | $895.00/Non-members

The George Mason University FM Certificate Program is a licensed provider for IFMA's new FMP classes developed in response to the global job task analysis. The four (4) courses required to earn the FMP credential will be offered in January-April, 2012 in 2-day instructor-led modules in Fairfax, VA. Anyone interested in earning this knowledge-based credential is encouraged to attend these Friday/Saturday classroom courses which use the same printed materials, interactive study tools and online FMP assessments at the self-study program.

This final 2-day course of the series will be on April 20th and 21st, from 8:30am - 5:00pm both days, and will address "Leadership and Strategy Essentials". To be effective, facility managers must develop strategies to successfully carry out major initiatives by influencing the decisions and attitudes of others. Effective strategies require that facility managers are able to integrate people, places, processes and technology. They must be able to align the facility portfolio with the entire organization’s missions and available resources, and to be innovative in order to move forward with their staff and processes to respond to the ever-changing requirements.

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$175/Player
Banquet only $35

Registration is officially open for the 2012 Capital Chapter of IFMA Golf Outing & Banquet! This year's outing will be held on May 16th at a new venue - 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, VA! Registration will open at 8:30 with a shotgun start at 10:00am. 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 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 - 6:00pm and the cost is only $35. NOTE: Registrations are non-refundable.
*Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information please Contact Us.