Sadly summer is coming to a close, and school is back in session, but on the bright side we have a fun fall in store. Aside from football, pumpkin spice, and cooler temperatures, we have some great programs lined up.

Kicking those off, on August 9^th we had a great monthly meeting by Dhaval Gajjar, PhD, FMP, SFP. His “Data, Data, Data” presentation gave us multiple examples of capturing, maneuvering, and reporting data. A key factor was vendor identification based on price, level of expertise, risk mitigation, and value added. As Facility and Project Managers, we manage vendors daily, and some of Dhaval’s techniques could prove instrumental in creating efficiency and time/cost savings on our projects.

Thank you again to all our sponsors both new and continuing. Our Communications Committee is working diligently to update our promotional materials to properly recognize you all for your partnerships with the chapter.

DON’T FORGET… We have a great NEW event coming up the week of September 18^th with our Boy and Girls Club Work Week. Be sure to sign up if you haven’t already or reach out to the Community Outreach Committee for more details.

And finally…I look forward to collaborating with those of you attending World Workplace in Denver at the end of September. It’s events like these that allow our chapter to keep “Growing Forward” by sharing best practices with our counterparts across the country.

UPCOMING GTC OF IFMA EVENTS

Our Chapter has a lot of great upcoming events for you to get involved in. We will pick up the pace in the fall with tours, networking events, and community outreach/volunteer opportunities. There's something for everyone!

If you'd like to learn more about our events, check out the events page where you can sign up.

           

2023 RALEIGH JOINT NETWORKING EVENT

 

It's that time again for the annual Raleigh Joint Networking Event! Come enjoy a Triangle Tour of Corporate Real Estate organizations over happy hour on September 14th from 4:30 pm -7:00 pm at Fidelity Investments in RTP.

REGISTER HERE

Organizations joining us this year include: AIA Triangle, AMFP Raleigh / Durham, NC-CCIM, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), DBIA, IFMA Greater Triangle Chapter, IIDA Carolinas Chapter, NAIOP Raleigh Durham, NAWIC Triangle, SIOR of the Carolinas, Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®, Triangle CREW, & Triangle Area Office Building Association (TRAOBA)!

 

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WORK WEEK

Please Join Us for a Meaningful Charity Work Week at the Boys & Girls Club!

Throughout the week, we will be performing various maintenance & repair projects at the Boys & Girls Club Facilities located at 701 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27610. This includes The Teen Center, The Girls Club & The Boys Club. This is an excellent opportunity to give back, connect with like-minded individuals, and create lasting change together.

Here are a few ways you can get involved:

1. General Volunteer Opportunities for Professional Members: Join us for hands-on activities and we’ll pair you up with a selected associate volunteer team leader. Your time and effort can make a real difference in the lives of those in need.

2. Associate Members: Join us by using your industry expertise in the allotted categories needed. The Boys & Girls Clubs have limited funds therefore many of these items have not been able to get repaired as needed. We are asking for your help to donate your time & materials for specific repairs and maintenance to get these three facilities back into shape. They really need our hands-on experience so please sign up today and spread the word by encouraging your company, friends, and fellow colleagues throughout our organization to come help support this cause. Every contribution counts!

3. Community Outreach: Help us share this event on social media platforms and spread awareness about our cause. Together we can reach a wider audience and inspire more people to support our mission.

4. Sponsorship: We are hosting a Charity Work Week Ice Cream Truck Celebration Party with the kids and staff on Thursday, September 21^st from 4:00-6:00pm. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor, we'd be delighted. Your support will ensure the success of our event and enable us to make a greater impact.

By participating in this event, you are directly contributing to the Boys & Girls Club’s ongoing efforts to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Together, we can create positive change and improve the lives of those in need by helping to make their facilities a safe place.

To learn more about our Charity Work Week and how you can get involved, please reference the google signup sheet below. This includes inspection reports for each facility & specific details for projects in need of repairs.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WORK WEEK SPREADSHEET

Please feel free to contact the Outreach Committee Chairs if you have any additional questions:

Cory Barns:  Cell (919) 920-8376  or cbarns@redcoats.com

Holly Bowers:  Cell (919) 274-1211 or holly@roofwerks.com

Thank you for considering our invitation. Your support means the world to us and the community we serve. Let's come together and make a difference during this meaningful Charity Work Week!

GTC OF IFMA 2023 BINGO FOR BONES

SAVE THE DATE FOR BINGO FOR BONES on Thursday 10/12 from 3:00pm-6:30pm

Location – Montague Lake, 10301 Penny Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606

Registration:  $25.00 Per Person + 3% Credit Card Processing Fee

Sponsorships

Tent/Chili Cook Off - $275 + 3% Credit Card Processing Fee

1 Condiment Sponsor - $250 + 3% Credit Card Processing Fee

1 Gift Card Sponsor for Bingo Winners -SOLD OUT!

Pet Rescues

Best Friend Pet Adoption

German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions

Vets to Vets United

REGISTER HERE on or before Thursday, October 5th!

GTC OF IFMA COFFEE & CREDENTIALS

When: Wednesday, October 18th at 7:30AM

Where:  The Parkline, 1830 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Cost:  Cost is free to Professional Members. Associate members can attend IF they bring a Professional Member (or prospective Professional Member interested in the credentials).

Join us to learn more about the credentials offered through IFMA - Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), Facility Management Professional (FMP), & Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - and the process to become fluent in FM competencies along with personal experiences of accredited professionals and the impact on their careers.

REGISTER HERE

GTC OF IFMA 2023 CHAPTER APPRECIATION

We look forward to celebrating our members at this annual event on Thursday, November 9th at Angus Barn Pavilion! 

Members Free/Guests $150.00 + 3% Credit Card Processing Fee

 Each attendee receives 2 drink tickets and 1 raffle ticket. 

2023 IFMA ADVOCACY DAY

IFMA's Advocacy Day is your opportunity to add your voice and support to the profession. Please spread the word and encourage your members to join us in Washington, D.C. on October 24 as we learn how policy decisions impact FM and understand the importance of chapter-based advocacy.  This is your chance to get involved and support the profession!  

AGENDA

REGISTER HERE

GTC OF IFMA AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING RECAP

The GTC of IFMA Programs and Networking and Events teams came together to put on another outstanding lunch and learn for our members.

We tried a new venue in Croasdaile Country Club, and the site selection and food were great. Plus we saw a lot of new faces!

We were very pleased to secure Dhaval Gajjar, Ph. D. to come speak to the chapter.  Dhaval took us on a journey that exemplified what IFMA is all about, connecting the facility managers to vendors to help each other out.

His presentation showed how information, data, and metrics work to strengthen the relationship and understanding between the two.

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