With the 2023 year underway, we have had a lot of activity with the Chapter.  As mentioned last month, we have the next 4-5 months planned out for Chapter meetings and events. Well done Programs Committee!

As a reminder on Wednesday, February 8^th, we have Ron Staley speaking on Adaptive Reuse - Lessons Learned in the Economic Reuse of Historic Buildings; followed up on Thursday, February 9^th with our Committee Member Appreciation Event at Graffiti Axe Throwing from 4-6PM.  Also, registration is OPEN for the 4th Annual IFMA Carolina's Summit and Gala.  This is going to be a great event, and we hope to see our Chapter well represented in Charlotte.  Please see the list of upcoming Chapter events and dates below:

We have awarded the IFMA National SFP Giveaway to Erin Duncan with SECU.  Congratulations Erin! We are happy to be able to give this opportunity to a Chapter Member and assist in providing valuable FM credentials.  Thank you to the Professional Development Committee for assisting with this opportunity.

For all the sports fans out there, this is the time of year when things start to get a little busy. The college football playoffs concluded the second week of January, and we now know who will be going to go to the Super Bowl. College basketball is heating up, and next month we will be in the middle of March Madness, which to me is one of the best times of the year. This is where I will plug the March 16^th event at Rally Point with more details to follow soon. If you haven’t attended this event in the past, it is awesome and for a great cause.

Hope to see you soon!

GTC OF IFMA FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING

When:  Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 11:30AM

Where: Prestonwood Country Club, 1000 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary, NC

Session Title: Adaptive Reuse - Lessons Learned in the Economic Reuse of Historic Buildings

Description: A presentation sharing multiple project examples where historic tax credits were utilized by developers to find “new uses” for historic structures including those thought lost from any economic viability.  The presentation will include examples from North Carolina as well as examples from Christman’s national portfolio (40-45 Minutes) followed by a Q & A session (15-20 Minutes).

Presenter:  Ron Staley, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Historic Preservation at The Christman Company

Learning Objectives:

• Best Practices for Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings
• Utilization of Historic Tax Credits
• Tools for Success working on Historic Buildings
• Setting the target budget early and using this to maintain the project budget
• Managing the design on a weekly basis to provide proactive management rather than
  reactive value engineering

REGISTER HERE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

UPCOMING GTC OF IFMA EVENTS!

 

IFMA CAROLINAS SUMMIT & GALA

Join your fellow FM's and Service Providers/Associates for a day and night of education and celebration at our 4th Annual IFMA Carolina's Summit and Gala. This event kicks off with an optional Facility Tour, the Educational Summit, followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner where we will celebrate the leaders in the FM industry in the Carolinas. Awards will be presented in the following four categories: FM of the Year, Associate of the Year, Young Member of the Year, and Innovation of the Year. 

To honor the FM's that have led our industry through this bustling economy, any Facility Manager can attend this event. The first 25 to register are free. After that, the registration fee is $40, regardless of whether they are an active chapter member or not. Service Providers who are active members of one of the 5 Carolina chapters (Greenville, SC, Upstate SC, Charlotte, Triad, Triangle) may purchase tickets for $160 until January 31. After January 31, tickets may be purchased for $200. This provides full access to the educational sessions, cocktail reception, and awards dinner with numerous opportunities for networking. Service Providers may also purchase tickets for additional members of their company who are not active members. Service Providers who do not have an active Chapter membership may not attend. 

Click here to register for the March 9-10, 2023 Education Summit and Gala at the Embassy Suites Uptown Charlotte! 

Sponsorships

Interested in sponsorship opportunities at the Summit and/or Awards dinner? Click here for more information. 

ACCOMMODATIONS:  BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM HERE

Don't miss the After Party Hosted by Little!

MIKE BRADLEY MEMORIAL IFMA FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Twosome registration will begin through CVENT at 9:00AM on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.  Members will receive 2 emails at that time-one for twosome registration and one for sponsorships and mulligan presales. 

Tournament Date:  Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Team Registration at 11:00AM with Lunch Provided Followed by Shotgun Start at 12:30PM

Location: Lochmere Golf Club, 2511 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC

 

1) No company will be allowed to register for more than a foursome.

2) If you are an Annual Sponsor and receive a twosome or foursome, you do not need to register them in CVENT, but please send your player names and handicaps to Todd Taintor.

3) If you are a Professional Member and are looking for a single spot, please email Buck Fisher and he will work on connecting you to a team.

 

 

 

JANUARY 2023 MONTHLY MEETING RECAP

The GTC of IFMA held a very interesting luncheon presentation on Wednesday, January 18th on how to manage narcissists, naysayers, and know-it-alls. Thank you to Wayne Whitzell, FMP, SFP, LEED AP, BEP, GBO for giving an amazing, eye opening presentation. Check out the TAKEAWAYS from the event to help expose those potential narcissistic traits.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH MARCH MADNESS EVENT - SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE for the annual March Madness Event featuring the Bracket Challenge, Cornhole Tournament, & Lottery Ball!

Thursday, March 16th from 4pm-7pm at Rally Point Sports Grill

This fun event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club

Sponsorships will also be available.

2023 GALA AWARD NOMINATIONS

Click Here to Nominate Your Colleagues

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