“Being Prepared” 

These days you can’t view the internet or listen to the news without hearing of a shooting somewhere.  What if that happened in your office?  How would you respond?  Can you help others?  What is your job as a Facilities Manager?  Have you educated your staff and co-workers to react effectively? 

It is tragic that we have to consider what our role may be during these events, but we must respond to tragedy with resolve. This is why IFMA’s Greater Triangle Chapter has partnered with NCSHRM and compiled a panel of experts to help prepare us for an “Active Assailant” attack.  Professional members please join us for our Professional Only Event on August 25^th at 3:00 to learn how to establish a plan, know the signs, unite your staff and save lives. Doing nothing is not an option: Be Prepared. 

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Event Invitation 

Panel of Experts

Connie Drake, CFM - Little
President 2016-2017

2016 WWP Scholarship   

Final Call for the World Workplace Scholarship!  The Professional Development Committee is offering three World Workplace $2500 scholarships. Associate and Professional members are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Please complete the scholarship application form and send to Candi McDowell ifmacandi@gmail.com by August 5, 2016. If you have questions regarding the application process or World Workplace, please contact Randal Goller at 919-287-6343.  
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World Workplace will be held October 5-7, 2016 in San Diego, CA.

Professional Member Only Event & Social

Please join IFMA and NSCHRM on Thursday, August 25th for 
Active Assailant: Being Prepared 

Whether conventional violence or an active shooter in the workplace, how might your employees respond to a threat?  Can they recognize potential violence indicators?  Is your facility designed and equipped to minimize threats or manage incidents?  How can you collaborate with law enforcement effectively and efficiently?  And how do you manage the aftermath?

2:30pm to 3:00pm - Registration and Tour of Matthews House and Grounds

3:00pm to 6:30pm - Panelists Discussion followed by a Social 



This event is free for IFMA and Chapters of NCSHRM.  You can register one additional guest under your invitation. Please do not forward the invitation to others as this is a private event.  If you need assistance registering your guest, please contact ifmacandi@gmail.com.  

Location: The Matthews House, 317 W Chatham St, Cary, NC  27511

Registration Deadline is Friday, August 19, 2016.  REGISTER

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The Global Workforce Initiative Silent Auction

The silent auction to benefit IFMA Foundation’s Global Workforce Initiative (GWI) raised $1,135.00 at our July 13th FM Day Social!  The Chapter is also matching the funds so our total contribution will be $2,270.00.

Special thanks to the companies that donated Silent Auction items!  See the donating companies and auction winners below:

• Hotel Stay and Gift Card donated by Sparkkles, Tiffany Lucey- $150.00
• Collectible Hurricanes Stick donated by Carolina Restoration Services, Dave Smith-$125.00
• Collectible Hurricanes Stick donated by Carolina Restoration Services, Dave Smith- $100.00
• YETI Bundle donated by EDS, Ethan Tecklenberg- $75.00
• Travinia Gift Card Donated by Travinia, Kay Jackson- $45.00
• Angus Barn Gift Card donated by GTC IFMA, Kay Jackson $130.00
• Sony Bluetooth Speaker donated by Scottie’s, Sara Gilbert- $40.00
• VitaMix Blender donated by Balfour Beatty Construction, Jason Moon- $250.00
• FitBit Charge HR donated by Red Coats, Tina Bailey- $100.00
• Callaway Golf Bag donated by Brady, Lance Neisz- $80.00
• Movie Night Pack donated by Little, Cory Barns- $40.00

Thanks to Sponsors

Special thanks are in order for the July 13^th FM Day PROFESSIONAL EVENT SPONSORS: HIGHWOODS
LITTLE
QUINTILES

In a multi-floor, multi-tenant office building, a private stairwell built between 2 floors occupied by 1 tenant is:

A. Part of the building's common area
B. Part of the tenant's rentable area
C. Part of the tenant's usable area
D. Part of the floor's common area