April is here, and spring is in full swing.  If you completed a NCAA bracket, good luck to you if you still have a team in the fight…me not so much.  Last month we had our March Madness event, which turned out to be amazing as usual. The chapter was able to raise $3,566 for the Boys & Girls Club!  This is outstanding, and many thanks to everyone who participated.

Also, it is that time of the year when we ask our members for their feedback. Our annual survey has been sent out, and we hope that you will take some time to complete the survey. Your responses will help us better understand your needs and help us plan and craft content and events that enhance the value of your membership.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this week at Align for the tour and social and wishing for perfect weather for the golf tournament.

Future Events:

APRIL

• Tour/Social @ Align – 4/6
• Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament – 4/26

MAY 

• Young Professional Event - 5/4
• World FM Day – 5/10 – more details to follow.
  

JUNE - 6/14 – Monthly Meeting

JULY - 7/12 – State of the Chapter with swearing-in of new Board members

MIKE BRADLEY MEMORIAL IFMA FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT REMINDERS

GTC OF IFMA SURVEY

The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA needs your feedback! We are asking both our Professional (Facility Manager) and Associate (Vendor) members to complete a brief survey: SURVEY LINK

The survey will be open through Friday, April 7, 2023, and the results will help with our planning for 2023-2024.  If you provide your name and email at the end of the survey, you will be entered to win a gift card.

Thanks for taking the time to complete the survey. Your input will continue to help make the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA a better organization!

                                                           

IFMA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT

Please join the GTC of IFMA Young Professionals for a fun networking opportunity with your chapter peers.  *This event is open to our Young Professional members only and is capped at 30!*

When:  Thursday, May 4th from 3:00PM-5:00PM

Where:  Drive Shack, 6901 Play Golf Wy, Raleigh, NC  27607

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP by Thursday, April 30th.

REGISTER HERE

IFMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

  

Do you know an FM, organization or project that deserves recognition for exceptional contributions to the advancement of the profession and association? IFMA’s annual awards spotlight the outstanding achievements of members, chapters, councils, communities and partners. Nominees are scored individually across a variety of category-specific criteria by industry experts. Awards are presented at IFMA’s World Workplace. Nominations are due June 30. Submissions for the FM Innovation Award, Phase 1 are due April 29.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS 

Please contact awards@ifma.org if you have questions.

2023 MARCH MADNESS RECAP

On March 16th, the GTC of IFMA held a kick off the 2023 NCAA March Madness to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County.  

Congratulations to Piedmont Service Group for coming in first and second in the cornhole tournament with these dynamite tossers:

 Jack Davis, Austin Marx, Dillon Gleason, and Tyler Holmes

Thank you to all of our sponsors and members for showing up to support this great event where we raised $3,566 for the Boys and Girls Club!

MARCH MADNESS SPONSORS 2023

As a reminder, please make sure that your IFMA National profile information is current and up to date.  This will ensure you are receiving the most recent chapter updates.  Please see below for assistance if needed.

Step 1.  Visit the IFMA Website.

Step 2. Go to the -MyIFMA | Log In links located on the upper right hand side of the page (This has been highlighted in yellow for visibility).  You may need to Log In first.

Step 3.  When you click the MyIFMA or Log In, you will be taken to your homepage, my.ifma.org.  Then select Edit Profile on the dashboard.

Step 4. When the Edit Profile page opens, enter in any updated contact information at this point.  Once completed, again click the blue box – Update to save your profile information.

GTC OF IFMA MEMBER ERIN DUNCAN RECEIVES FREE SFP CREDENTIAL PROGRAM

IFMA National granted each chapter one SFP Credential program to award to a component member.  The GTC of IFMA Professional Development Committee was pleased to present the SFP program to member Erin Duncan with SECU in February 2023.  Packed with the latest insights and best practices, the SFP credential program is designed to help Facility Managers meet the evolving demands of environmental responsibility.  Please see Erin’s comments below on her progress.

How long does it take you to go through the SFP modules?

As of March 28^th, I have passed three chapters.

Any words of wisdom you’d like to share for those who might think they want to pursue the SFP credential?

I was anxious about taking the course as I am not a great test taker and balancing the course with a full-time job. I have found as long as I read through the chapters at least two times, taking notes, I am able to pass the tests. It can be difficult at times finding proper time to read the material, but I am working on finding the proper balance between work, studying, and everyday life.

How do you like the new format SFP program?

I have been enjoying learning about sustainability and look forward to applying the new knowledge to my current role as a Facilities Management Officer specializing in Health and Safety at SECU!

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IFMA'S WORLD WORKPLACE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

IFMA's World Workplace® is the largest, most highly acclaimed facility management conference in the world.

Established in 1995, World Workplace is the original forum for groundbreaking discussions on facility management and the wider built environment.

It's where all workplace professionals come to discover innovative FM technologies, build valuable relationships, and sharpen essential skills.

September 27-29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado

REGISTER HERE FOR IFMA's WORLD WORKPLACE® 

The Chapter is pleased to present scholarship opportunities to our membership for World Workplace.  Please complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to Chapter Administrator Candi McDowell by April 28, 2023. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Professional Development Committee Chair Tim Carr. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR WORLD FM DAY-PROFESSIONAL ONLY EVENT

*answer is at the bottom of the newsletter