Say hello to my little friend

Folks, Lemme tell ya... I grew up near Philly - so I've seen some inner city insects in my day, but this thing I saw one night while walking back from the convention center in Orlando scared the begeezus out of me. This cockroach was easily six inches long. They grow 'em big in Florida apparently. What really took me by surprise was when it asked me if it "could bum a smoke." -Wayne

Awards of Excellence Ceremony

Team, Here is the video footage of our own Chapter Prez, Christian Flanders, accepting the award for our chapter. It was great to finally see Christian up on that stage after all the years and dedication he has shown to the chapter. Christian was one of the early adopters for the website redux back in 2004. His fingerprints are all over this chapter and has a lot to do with the awards we have received in the past two years. Please drop Christian a note and congratulate him on his leadership in helping us achieve our vision.

-Wayne Whitzell, National Director of Sustainability - Corporate Care, IFMA Sacramento Chapter VP

Two For Two!

Fellow IFMA Sacramento Valley Chapter Members, We are pleased to announce that our chapter is the proud recipient of the 2009 Award of Excellence for Web Communications Small Chapter Division! This award is the culmination of a long road starting in 2004 when we first began sketching plans to redesign and re-launch our then ragtag website. There was robust committee discussion that resulted in a framework that has made our website worthy of this award. Most importantly, however, we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to our webmaster, Kathleen Smith with Wulfwerks. Kathleen is intimately familiar with the workings of an IFMA chapter and similar associations having worked with the San Francisco chapter for many years. Besides helping us with design and implementation, Kathleen helped the web committee I chair to flatten our structure to create incredible efficiency and agility. Rather than all web communications flowing through a chapter member or committee (and creating a bottleneck) we empowered everyone in the committees to go directly to Kathleen with new posts and suggestions. The committees were given guidelines and Kathleen is a final line of examination before posting. If a request from committee may be questionable, she will then reach out to me and/or the board before completing the request. This streamlined method to get accurate information posted rapidly would only be possible with someone like Kathleen. I can’t say enough about Kathleen. If its long past time for you to consider upgrading your chapter’s site, I implore you to contact her CLICK HERE. The Sacramento Valley Chapter is more than happy to share our technology and layout structure for use in your own site. The calendar in particular is a tremendous resource that Kathleen has developed for IFMA chapters. Besides that, Kathleen is a sweetheart. She is that rare balance of discipline and execution with creativity and warmth. Kathleen, from all of us on the web committee and the rest of the chapter, we thank you for your guidance and ongoing assistance with making our website so successful. Webmaster Kathleen Smith Wulfwerks 1516 Lombard Street, #4 San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: (415) 673-7775 Fax: (415) 651-9744 Email: kathleen@wulfwerks.com I was able to snag some video of our Chapter President, Christian Flanders, accepting the award last night at the awards gala. I will have it up next week (needs compression). We had a great time before heading over the Anderson Audio Visual after party at Margaritaville (more on that in my next blog entry). From Orlando, Wayne Whitzell – Corporate Care National Director of Sustainability and Chapter VP

Live From WWP Orlando 2009!!!

Greetings from Orlando! So far this has been a rock solid World Workplace with great classes, a cutting edge expo-floor and the wonderful opportunities to get to know and learn from talented people in the industry. I was talking with Serena tonight and we came up with a description that it’s like “returning to the hive” to be with our “kind.” It just feels right to be in a room with so many folks who face the same challenges and weather the same storms. Talk about instant camaraderie… It has obviously been a tough year for many of us and the indications are still not all that bright. However, it is plainly obvious that the professional development that IFMA provides is integral to a person’s success in this industry. With the market awash with potential hires, a CFM, FMP and years of training from IFMA education is a huge plus for candidates on the job hunt. Here at WWP, we are gathering information and intelligence to bring back to all of you about trends and influences affecting our industry. Though these tough times look as though they will continue for a while longer, we will take the opportunity to sharpen our skills and keep learning to position us for the future. Tonight, my employer, Corporate Care, graciously hosted a dinner at the Oceanaire for forty facilities professionals. In the room were two IFMA Fellows, a former Chair, numerous Chapter Presidents, VP’s (GO VP’s!) and many committee chairs. As I surveyed the room, I was reminded that the partnerships between value-driven and knowledgeable associate members and the professionals in the chapters are very important. They are important because together we solve problems and drive situations to a “win/win” touchdown each time. They are also important because we get to know each other as friends, each with dreams, hobbies and personalities beyond the FM world. The bottom line is IFMA is chock full of good people who have a damn difficult career. IFMA helps to smooth out the rough edges and pull us together as a family who supports each other to reach our goals. Once again, WWP has demonstrated that this is THE organization for those who manage the built environment. From Orlando, Wayne Whitzell – IFMA Sacramento Chapter VP National Director of Sustainability – Corporate Care








For last year's blog coverage of 2008 WWP in Dallas, click here: http://ifmasac.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

September Monthly Member Spotlight!

Trena Ellis, CFM
Facilities Manager, Pearson



". . . definitely build relationships with all levels of the organization and join IFMA for development and networking opportunities."

Read Trena's entire interview here .

Monthly Member Spotlight Archive

August 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• August 5 - CFM Study Group
• August 7 - New Member Breakfast
• August 11 & 12 - SMUD Workshop: Photovoltaics for Electrical & General Contractors
• August 12 - Monthly Program: Setting & Managing CEO Expectations
  
  
  

NEWS

• Quick Summary of Current Offerings
  

• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place!
  



• California Mayday 2009 Available for Download
  
  Thank you Fred Klammt, Chris Hodges, Laurie Gilmer, Bill Conley, and Jeff McDowell for making your California Mayday 2009 presentations available for download.
  
  Visit the California Mayday website for these presentation PDFs:
  
  Calculating ROI
  Carbon: Beginning + Advanced
  Green Building Rating System Options
  Sustainability Facility Management
  Sustainable Facility Management: Using the Right Tools
  Benchmarking Using Energy StarLighting & Energy Management
  
  More presentations will be posted as they become available, as well as additional resources of interest throughout the year.
  



• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

August Monthly Member Spotlight!

Serena Pancoast, CFM
Supervisor of General Services at Franklin Templeton Investments



"You need to be prepared to constantly learn and gain an understanding in various areas . . ."

Read Serena's entire interview here.

Monthly Member Spotlight Archive

July 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• July 15 - Annual Member Luncheon - Memory Magic & Installation of Officers
• July 15 - CFM Study Group
• July 29 - Real Estate Leasing 201
• July 31 - Deadline to complete Annual Chapter Survey on Programs
  

NEWS

• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place!
  

• California Mayday 2009 Available for Download
  
  Thank you Fred Klammt, Chris Hodges, Laurie Gilmer, Bill Conley, and Jeff McDowell for making your California Mayday 2009 presentations available for download.
  
  Visit the California Mayday website for these presentation PDFs:
  
  Calculating ROI
  Carbon: Beginning + Advanced
  Green Building Rating System Options
  Sustainability Facility Management
  Sustainable Facility Management: Using the Right Tools
  Benchmarking Using Energy StarLighting & Energy Management
  
  More presentations will be posted as they become available, as well as additional resources of interest throughout the year.
  

• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

New! Monthly Member Spotlight

Starting in July, we'll be shining the spotlight on one of our chapter members every month. We begin with:

Jack Murphy, CFM, BOC
Superintendent of Facility Development & Maintenance for the City of West Sacramento


"[Monthly programs] are an important break for us . . . and 'sharpen the saw' for improved performance."

Read Jack's entire interview here.

Monthly Member Spotlight Archive

June 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• June 4 - LEED NCv2.2 Exam Preparation Workshop
• June 10 - Tour of Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science
• June 24 - Professional Development Program: Saving Money with Sustainability
  

NEWS

• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place!
  
• California Mayday 2009 Available for Download
  
  Thank you Fred Klammt, Chris Hodges, Laurie Gilmer, Bill Conley, and Jeff McDowell for making your California Mayday 2009 presentations available for download.
  
  Visit the California Mayday website for these presentation PDFs:
  
  Calculating ROI
  Carbon: Beginning + Advanced
  Green Building Rating System Options
  Sustainability Facility Management
  Sustainable Facility Management: Using the Right Tools
  Benchmarking Using Energy StarLighting & Energy Management
  
  More presentations will be posted as they become available, as well as additional resources of interest throughout the year.

• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

May 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• May 13 - California Sustainability Mayday 2009
• May 27 & 28 - SMUD: Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems
• June 4 - LEED NCv2.2 Exam Preparation Workshop

NEWS

• May 10 & May 12 - IFMA Research & Development Council and IFMA Healthcare Council
• April 2009 Program Presentations Available for Download
• California Mayday 2009 Presentations Available for Download
• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place—read how to win here!
• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

California Sustainability Mayday Resources

A quick reminder that presentations from California Sustainability Mayday 2009 are available for download at http://www.californiamayday.com/09-pdfs.html. Presentations include "Benchmarking Energy Use Through Energy Star," "Calculating ROI: Construction a Cost-Benefit Analysis" and more.



Additional resources from California Sustainability Mayday 2008 continue to be available at http://www.californiamayday.com/resource.html
Resources here include "Going Green: Economic and Finance Issues" and "Sustainable Facility Management: The IFMA Perspective" and links to "The Story of Stuff" and other useful websites.

April 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• April 3 - Managing Sustainable Change


• April 15 - SMUD Certification Course: Building Operation Certification - Level 1


• April 23 - 15th Annual Golf Tournament


• April 30 - SMUD - Optimizing Your HVAC System

NEWS

• 15th Annual Golf Tournament—April 23, 2009—This year the tournament will be held at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Folsom and the theme will be Reality TV Shows!


• California Sustainability Mayday 2009—Sacramento State University—May 13th—8:00am to 5:00pm—Join us for our second annual California Sustainability Mayday and networking reception to follow. Visit the California Sustainability Mayday website for details and registration. See resource and presentation PDFs from Mayday 2008 here.


• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place—read how to win here!


• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

California Sustainability Mayday - May 13, 2009

There's still time to register for this very affordable Building & Facilities Management Seminar produced by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of IFMA. Learn directly from facility professionals who have unlocked the secret of the Triple Bottom Line and proven that sustainable business operations are the most effective.

Learn real sustainable solutions for tough economic times.

Visit http://www.californiamayday.com/ for seminar details and the online registration link. Or, you can register by telephone at (916) 278-4433 or (800) 858-7743.

Hope to see you there!

March 2009 Front Page

PROGRAMS

• March 3 - SMUD WORKSHOP - Energy Efficiency for Business Technology
• March 5 - IFMA's Annual Speed Networking
• March 12 - Professional Development Program - FM Strategies for Surviving & Thriving in a Tough Economy
• March 24 - Free OSHA Training Workshop
  

NEWS

• Central Valley Facilities Expo: Managing Green Buildings—Come visit our IFMA Sacramento booth at the show on March 18th & 19th and attend our own Kit Tuveson’s seminar: How to Present Your Ideas Effectively to a Meeting of Top Management
• 15th Annual Golf Tournament—April 23, 2009—Sign up now for IFMA Sacramento's 15th Annual Golf Tournment! This year the tournament will be held at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Folsom and the theme will be Reality TV Shows! Registration Form—Sponsorship Form
• California Sustainability Mayday 2009—Sacramento State University—May 13th—8:00am to 5:00pm—Join us for our second annual California Sustainability Mayday and networking reception to follow. Visit the California Sustainability Mayday website for details and registration. See resource and presentation PDFs from Mayday 2008 here.
• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place—read how to win here!
• Are You a CFM, FMP or LEED® AP? We're proud of our members and their achievements and we'd like to acknowledge you on the CFMs & FMPs page! Please send us your name, job title, and company name. Thanks!

Mayday 2009 Planning Session

We had a great planning session at Sacramento State. We had a great committe turnout that led to very productive discussion and results. Sacramento State is a valuable and experienced partner in hosting events such as this. Thanks to Kirsten and Susan for all the help!

FEBRUARY 2009 FRONT PAGE

PROGRAMS

• February 6 - New Member Breakfast
  
• February 11 - Monthly Program Emergency Preparedness: A Case Study
  
• February 11 - SMUD Workshop—LEED NC v2.2 Exam Preparation Workshop
  
• February 19 - Sustainability Committee Meeting at Sacramento State College

NEWS

• Congratulations Mark Wilson—our latest LEED® AP!
  
• Win a Free Trip to Orlando, Florida!—The 2009 IFMA Sacramento Membership Drive began February 1st and ends July 31st. Current IFMA members will have an opportunity to win monthly prizes and a GRAND PRIZE of a trip to World Work Place—read how to win here!
  
• SAVE THE DATE!—15th Annual Golf Tournament—April 23, 2009
  Mark Thursday—April 23, 2009 on your calendars for IFMA Sacramento's 15th Annual Golf Tournment. This year the tournament will be held at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Folsom and the theme will be Reality TV Shows!
  
• Tour of VSP LEED Platinum, Existing BuildingSponsored by USGBC Northern CA Chapter
  When: February 19th at 5:30Where: Vision Service Providers (VSP)333 Quality Drive, Rancho Cordova

JANUARY 2009 FRONT PAGE

This year we'll be summarizing events and news of the month from our website Home page. Here are the highlights from January:

PROGRAMS

• January 14 - Monthly Program
  In Pursuit of LEED-EB from Both the Tenant and Owner Perspective

• January 29
  SMUD Workshop—Harvesting Daylight

• January 20 & 21
  Sustainable FM: A Practitioner's Guide to Greening Your Facility
  Special discounted pilot course in Houston with Kit Tuveson

NEWS

• Remember a Vet !
  On his recent sabbatical, Chapter member, Randy Riney, CFM, rode his Harley through 13 states (California to Florida and back), collecting wish lists from 14 different state veterans homes. And then he created a web site to coordinate fulfillment of the wish lists!

• 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities
  The Sacramento Valley Chapter of IFMA's Annual Sponsorship Program is an easy way to gain targeted exposure in a specialized market that can be budgeted for on an annual basis.
  
  Please consider the various sponsorships carefully and remember this is an annual program that will save money, increase your company visibility, save time and maximize the value of your membership (IFMA Membership not included). Sign up now and mail, email or fax the registration form to the address listed on the form.

Kit Tuveson on You Tube - Sustainable FM Pilot Class

See Kit describe IFMA's new Sustainable FM Two-Day Workshop. I attended and I can personally say that this class is the missing link for most folks. Trust me. Whether you are a new to the movement or you bear some scars from the green battle, Kit will give you tools and strategies on which to rely when you are implementing green FM initiatives. Here is the You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWf7eCGr10&eurl=http://www.ifma.org/tools/monthly_media/wire/2009/03p.html#3-4

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Maintenance Crisis Song

Ran across this in one of the Facilities info-sites. It's the "Maintenance Crisis Song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJJ_zFvAS1M

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