Is it just me, or does everyone think Spring is arriving slowly this year?  As I write this, the weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 50’s all week.  Again! I’ll be glad when the weather turns warm. That got me thinking about other things to look forward to this month especially in terms of our GTC IFMA activities.

On April 10^th, we’ll meet at PNC Arena for a luncheon meeting featuring Ryan J. Kennedy, PE to speak about Atom Power, a new business founded in Charlotte. 

On April 24^th, we’ll take to the links for the 20^th Annual Mike Bradley IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament at Lochmere Country Club.  That’s quite a milestone, as it means our Chapter has contributed well over $100,000 to further the education of deserving students in accredited Facility Management-related programs in the Southeast. 

I’m looking forward to the event in the short-term because it’s always a good time and provides a fun venue to meet other members and their guests.  In the long-term, I’m looking forward to the day when the Triangle/Triad have their own accredited programs so we can help local students find a career in our profession.  Not only because it’s a great career, but because the profession needs successors to the work we perform now. 

As I’ve written about before, with the support of IFMA National, we have several GTC IFMA Global Workplace Initiative (GWI) committee members participating in skills development with North Carolina high school students (even at their tender age) in hopes to interest them in a Facility Management career.  Now that’s something to look forward to!

PS:  Also, on April 24^th, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day.  I’d like to say thank you to our support staff, Candi McDowell and Tamara Tinker, for taking care of the day-to-day details of running our Chapter and allowing us to focus on the “big stuff”.  They do a great job, and we appreciate everything they do!

Cris Karasek
President 2018-2019

GTC OF IFMA MARCH MADNESS RECAP
The 2019 March Madness event was another huge success! All together we raised $1396.00 for the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County.

We had a huge turnout of both members and guests and the rain held out for us to have the perfect afternoon. The new venue, Rally Point Sports Grill, was a great improvement from years past with both delicious food options and plenty of space for networking, corn hole, and basketball watching.

Congratulations to Cory Barns and Caleb Gore for winning the Corn Hole Tournament. The Community Outreach Committee looks forward to continuing to grow the event next year!

GTC OF IFMA APRIL 2019 MONTHLY MEETING
Join the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA on Wednesday, April 10th at 11:30AM for our next monthly meeting at PNC Arena featuring Speaker Ryan J. Kennedy with Atom Power, Inc.

SPEAKER 

Ryan J. Kennedy, PE
Co-Founder and CEO of Atom Power, Inc.
BIO

TOPIC
 The Internet of Power - How Solid-State Circuit Breakers Are Revolutionizing Power Distribution

About Atom Power, Inc.:  Atom Power was founded in 2014 in Charlotte, NC with a mission to save lives, facilities, and simplify with innovations in solid-state power distribution.  Atom Power built the world’s first and only commercially ready solid-state circuit breaker.  Using semiconductors to control the current digitally, their breakthrough in circuit protection and power distribution unlocks a future where power is smartly controlled and exponentially safer.  Atom Power’s key investors include Next 47, ABB Technology Ventures, and Eaton Corporation.

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Where:  PNC Arena,1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 

Registration Deadline:  Friday, April 5, 2019

REGISTER HERE

GTC OF IFMA FMP TRAINING- FINANCE & BUSINESS COMPONENT
The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA will sponsor the Finance & Business component of the Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential program from May 16-17, 2019.  

The FMP credential is earned by the successful completion of the coursework and online testing for each of the four component courses; Leadership & Strategy, Operations & Maintenance, Finance & Business and Project Management.  Please note that the FMP Course content will be modified effective July 2019!

The FMP credential is appropriate for individuals currently working in Facilities Management or those who support the profession and want a better understanding of the basic core functions.  The instructor for this course will be Chapter member and IFMA Fellow Buck Fisher.

What:   FMP Finance & Business Course
When: May 16-17, 2019 from 8:30am-5:00pm
Where:  YMCA of the Triangle Corporate Offices, 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27607 
Fee:  $495 (members) and $595 (non-members)

REGISTER

For course registration or additional information on the course or the FMP credential contact Buck Fisher, FMP, CFM, IFMA Fellow or call 919-291-4575.

Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Join the GTC of IFMA for our Professional Only Event and Annual Sponsor Reception to celebrate FM Day on May 15, 2019 with Speaker Bo Mitchell on The Four Ps:  Protecting Your People, Property, Productivity, & Your Posterior.  The location will be Chatham Station, 110 North Walker Street, Cary, NC followed by the Annual Sponsor Social at Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 East Cedar St, Cary, NC.

*This is a closed event for Professional members only*
SPEAKER:  Bo Mitchell

BO MITCHELL BIO
TOPIC:  Protecting Your People, Property, Productivity & Your Posterior

Boston Marathon, Aurora, Colorado and Hurricane Sandy emphasize emergency planning for your workplace can be a matter of life and death. Yet, it’s too often that your management is not listening to you on this critical matter of Life Safety. The complexities of emergency planning are way beyond the grasp and authority of facilities management acting alone. How do we get management to give us the resources to do the job?

Also, emergency planning is subject to many federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards. Most who are tasked with creating and maintaining emergency plans are confused or overwhelmed regarding those standards. Learn what laws, regulations and standards apply to your emergency planning, training and exercises. Learn what a lawsuit will do to you if you don't create a plan to standard.

 3:00pm  - Registration
3:30pm - 5:00pm - Presentation 
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Reception

SPONSORED BY ONYX SPONSORS



This event is for the GTC of IFMA Professional Members only. 
Date:  Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Professional Only Event Location: Chatham Station, 110 North Walker Street, Cary, NC
Social Location:  Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 East Cedar Street, Cary, NC

REGISTER