GTC of IFMA - June 2020 Newsletter

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		June 2020 Newsletter
Upcoming Events: June 10- Virtual Happy Hour with President Justin Barber July 8-Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament		PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE I hope everyone and their families are staying safe and healthy. As I write this last President’s Message, I personally want to thank everyone for their continued support of our of our Chapter. “We Are Family”! Though my term ends on July 1, I am very excited to join the GTC of IFMA Past Presidents and continue to be heavily involved. I will also Chair the Sponsorship Committee. Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you as the GTC of IFMA President this year…I’ve learned so much and met so many people; it’s been a great experience! I’d like to thank our current Board Members: Vice President, Angel Bond Treasurer /Secretary, Ed Boyle Immediate Past President, Cris Karasek. Special thanks to our Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs, and Administrators, Candi McDowell and Tamara Tinker for doing a fantastic job! A few reminders as the following events have been rescheduled or postponed due to COVID-19: The June meeting this month was canceled due to the gathering limitation, and in lieu of the meeting, we requested donations to support the Ronald McDonald House. See the article below to see how much we raised! Virtual Happy Hour with me, GTC of IFMA President Justin Barber DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 929-232-3704 United States, New York City (Toll) Conference ID: 757 301 736# *2020 Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament - Scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2020 has been rescheduled* NEW DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 with 7:30AM Registration/Breakfast and 9:00AM Shotgun Start LOCATION: Lochmere Golf Club, 2511 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC Professional Only Event & Annual Sponsor Social- POSTPONED WHEN: NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED with more details to follow….. IFMA Webinars- Webinar series produced and hosted by the International Facility Management Association to help facility management and building professionals. For webinars and more resources visit here. Thank you again for your continued support of IFMA! Stay well. "Family is much more than a word--it's a feeling of warmth and love that neither time nor distance can change." - Preethi Kuppusamy *Justin Barber* *Highwood Properties* *Pres*ident 2019-2020
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OTHER NEWS: Past Meeting Review (read more) FM Corner How To Disinfect Your Buildings According to CDC & EPA Guidelines (read more )		2020 MIKE BRADLEY MEMORIAL IFMA FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Reminder that our Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, July 8th. Feel free to come out to Lochmere around 1:00PM to enjoy lunch with our teams! GOLF FLYER TOURNAMENT DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:30AM Registration with Breakfast to Beat the Heat! 9:00AM Shotgun Start LOCATION: Lochmere Golf Club, 2511 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518 PLAYER REGISTRATION - ONLY 2 FOURSOMES REMAIN SPONSOR HERE The IFMA Golf Committee is still requesting door prizes (minimum $25 value) in support of the annual golf tournament. Please contact Mike Kriston if interested.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS		GTC OF IFMA ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP 2020-2021 Annual Sponsorship is now open! This program allows our Chapter to provide professional development opportunities, exciting and innovative programs and networking events for our members. These sponsorships fund the majority of programming and operations for the Chapter. We are extremely thankful for the support of all sponsors! Please note that on the Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx sponsorship, the 2020-2021 sponsors have first right of refusal! V IEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE - FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH SIGN UP HERE PLEASE NOTE YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL JULY 1 DUE TO OUR FISCAL YEAR
KEEP IN TOUCH: Join us at: Website Send us Email Photo Gallery Current Jobs & Resumes		IFMA FOUNDATION PANDEMIC SURVIVAL GUIDE Businesses are hoping to re-open their doors to employees and customers, but their buildings must be safe before they can be occupied. The IFMA Foundation has published a new pandemic survival guide for companies planning to open their facilities and resume operations. The manual was authored by Dr. Steven B. Goldman, an internationally recognized expert in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Risk/Crisis Communications, Pandemic Preparation/Response and Crisis Leadership. He is Senior Lecturer of crisis courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Free to download, this definitive 100+-page guide includes: COVID-19 case studies from the built environment Pandemic response checklists Facility measures for pandemic control and mitigation Using technology and working from home Getting back to business Preparing for the next one Available now for members at no cost. Sign up to download the electronic file here!
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		GTC OF IFMA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE COMMUNITY OUTREACH The GTC of IFMA Community Outreach Committee is pleased to announce we raised $680.00 for the Ronald McDonald House. Maverick's Smokehouse provided a meal from our Chapter on Tuesday, June 2nd to those residing in the House. The Ronald McDonald House in Durham opened its doors on February 1, 1980. It was the first House in North Carolina and the 13th in the nation. This House was developed and supported entirely by the surrounding community and the GTC of IFMA is proud to be able to assist this worthy charity annually.
		CFM Question When calculating a floor's rentable area, you must first subtract the area calculations for which of the following (choose 3): A. Stairwells B. Restrooms C. Elevator shafts D. Mechanical chases

Answers to CFM Question: A, C, D