Time marches forward and our transition has begun! As I begin my time as ‘Immediate Past President’, I could not be prouder of your 2017-18 leadership team and know that we are in great hands with the incoming board.  Cris Karasek had the idea of writing this President’s message together – what a great idea and represents the true passing of the baton. 

Cris and I both attended the planning retreat on May 17th, where we reviewed the year of ‘inspiring volunteerism’ and decided to build upon that foundation by adopting ‘extreme engagement’ as our focus for the coming year. 

So, what does being extremely engaged mean?  For Cris, as President-elect for the 2018-2019 year, it means finding a meaningful activity in which to participate, adding value to our interactions, getting to know your colleagues, honing your Facilities Management skills, and most of all, HAVING FUN!  Hopefully, part of the fun will be getting to better know your colleagues.

Here’s how we accomplished that fun part at the GTC Planning Retreat: our “ice breaker” activity was entitled, Two Truths and a Lie.   Here’s what Cris told us:

• She’s color blind
• She graduated from Purdue University
• She was a lifeguard at a nudist colony

The lie?  She’s not color blind!  Was that unexpected?

Get to know Cris better by asking her the backstory at our July meeting!                                          













Robert Sunukjian President 2017-2018 
Cris Karasek  President 2018-2019

Community Outreach - Ronald McDonald House

You are invited to join the GTC of IFMA Community Outreach Committee to help cook dinner for the families of the Ronald McDonald House of Durham on Thursday, June 14th. The Ronald McDonald House of Durham is located at 506 Alexander Ave, Durham, NC 27705. 

Only 2 slots remain!

BE READY FOR DINNER PREP FOR 70 FROM 3:00PM to 6:00PM 
Dinner will be served at 6:00PM followed by clean-up at 7:00PM.

  REGISTER HERE

June Professional Member Only- Speaker Series
Please join us on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 3:30PM for the next Professional Member Only - Speaker Series. The event will feature a presentation, tour, and snacks at Carolina Restoration Services, 3401 Gateway Centre Blvd, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560.

TOPIC:  Risk Management and Business Continuity

PRESENTER: Walter J. Holt RPA, FMA

LOCATION:  Carolina Restoration Services, 3401 Gateway Centre Blvd, Morrisville, NC

REGISTER HERE 

*This is a closed event for Professional Members only*

BROUGHT TO OUR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS BY ONYX SPONSOR

World Workplace 2018 Pin Contest

IFMA World Workplace 2018 Chapter Sponsorship Opportunities

Calling all North and South Carolina Facility Managers and industry organizations – IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is coming to Charlotte on October 3-5, 2018.  Be a part of history!

The Carolina Chapters have collaborated with World Workplace Show Management to dedicate an area on the expo floor – Victory Lane.  The Victory Lane booth will follow a NASCAR Pit Road theme.  Choose a sponsorship level that fits your budget and showcase your organization in the most heavily attended area of the Expo Floor! There will be a racecar in the booth, decaled with logos from our Gold level sponsoring organizations.  On behalf of the Carolina chapters, we invite you to join us in Victory Lane!

Sponsorship opportunities for World Workplace are limited.  They are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gold Level Sponsorship – $1,000  (Limit 12)  

• Logo on vests worn by Chapter Volunteers
• Large Logo on Car in Booth on Expo Floor

o   Gold sponsors can choose their location on the car on a first come first served basis. (4 on each side, 2 on roof, 2 on trunk)

• Logo on a Pit Road sign around the booth
• Logo on email communication and fliers distributed to all 5 Carolina Chapters promoting World Workplace 2018

Silver Level Sponsorship – $500  (Limit 10)

• Logo on Banner in Booth on Expo Floor
• Logo on email communication and fliers distributed to all 5 Carolina Chapters promoting World Workplace 2018

Register Online - Deadline for registration and payment is July 31^st, 2018.

CFM Question

An attribute of a good master plans includes (choose 2): 

A. Accurate
B. Permanent
C. Detailed
D. Within the framework of corporate master plan