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May 2012

President's Report

 

Dear Members and Friends of the Nevada Chapter of IFMA,

The Nevada Chapter of IFMA is holding its second annual golf tournament on June 8 at DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson. This event will provide an opportunity for our chapter to raise funds while hosting a pleasant and rewarding activity. Our intent is to contribute funds to a scholarship program to benefit needy college students.

 

The date is getting nearer and we need your help!

  • Several sponsorships are available (see the attached brochure and sponsorship letter) that range from $250 to $2,500.
  • We’re holding a drawing and have some fabulous prizes. We think it would enhance the golf tournament to have additional items to offer to the golfers.
  • We’re also in need of suitable items for goody bags such as golf balls, golf hats, tees, and non-golf facility-related items.
  • Register a twosome or foursome to golf and show the brochure to your friends and colleagues. DragonRidge is a premier, private golf course with stunning views of the Las Vegas skyline.
  • An additional way that you can help is with your time. We will need several members to work the golf tournament. Anywhere from two hours to the full day will be appreciated.

Contact Special Events Chair Cheryl Lydon at 702-295-0937 (Office) or 702-290-3381 (cell) or email her at lydonca@nv.doe.gov. Or contact me at 702-384-3360  (Office) or 702-592-7754 (Cell) or email me at normajean@mbmonline.com.

Please join me in making our golf tournament a huge success and a roaring good time!

Cordially,

Norma Jean Dove-Carr
President
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Welcome New Members

Ronald O. Kirk
Sr. Manager, EH&S and Facilities
Aristocrat Technologies Inc.
Las Vegas, NV

Robert G. Knudson
Vice President
ARES Corporation
Las Vegas, NV

Sean M. Malone
Territory Manager
The Garland Company
Henderson, NV

Keith C. Kennard, CFM
Facilities Manager
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Overton, NV

Joyce Kupsh
Henderson, NV

Charles Halloway
Las Vegas, NV
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Continuing Education

Nevada IFMA is offering an instructor-led course for the Facility Management Professional credential. The FMP Credential Program is designed to assist you with your commitment to further your professional development and continuing education.

The FMP designation requires the completion of four approved IFMA courses, designed to provide attendees with critical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in facility management. These competency areas are essential to anyone working as or with a facility manager.

Dates are as follows:

June 4, 5 & 6: Business Essentials and one day of the Operations/Maintenance class

July 30, 31 & August 1: Second day of the Operations/Maintenance class and Project Management

September 24 & 25: Leadership & Strategy

The course also includes the following:

  • Printed course materials
  • Access to interactive online study tools for one year
  • Access to online FMP final assessment until successful completion (up to one year)

The distinguished instructor for this course is Patrick Okamura, CFM, CSS, CIAQM, LEED AP, IFMA Fellow, who has been in facility management for more than 27 years and is currently the facility manager for the General Dynamics C4 Systems in Scottsdale AZ.

Online registration is open!  You may also register with Dee Boyd, NV IFMA Education Chairman, by email at boydea@nv.doe.gov or phone 702.506.7818.
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Calendar of Events

Saturday, May 12—Rock the Foundation Wine Tasting with Stephen Ballesty, hosted by the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA in Phoenix, AZ and featuring our own past President, Fred Williams, to lead the wine tasting

Thursday, May 17—Membership meeting and tour of Cashman Center with baseball game between the 51's and the Memphis Redbirds

Wednesday, May 23—Board of Directors meeting, location to be announced

Friday, June 8—Second annual golf tournament

Thursday, July 12—Membership meeting and tour/presentation at Crestron Electronics
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Bits

Did you know you can access members' contact information in the directory of members in the member area of the Web site? Just click on Member Directory under Quick Links and sign in with your user name and password.

Your user name is the email address you used when you joined IFMA.

Forgot your user name or password? Click on the link provided and new information will be emailed to you. 
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