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President's Message

President's Report -- June, 2008

 

 

Kevin O'TooleWelcome to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA!

 

This is the last article I will have the honor of authoring as your Chapter President for the 2007 – 2008 Program Year. I exit this role after serving four wonderful years on the board and looking forward to remaining on the board as Past President.

 

Special thanks to our Chapter’s Board: By the time you read this issue of InSite, elections will have been completed for our new Board of Director candidates. The slate will be led by Kristin Liezenga, who will be the President of our Chapter; Dale Wenger, Vice President; and Andy Hunsicker, continuing his second year as Treasurer. These individuals, along with our dedicated peers noted in the left sidebar, round out the outstanding Board of Directors team. I have enjoyed working with them and valued their support and feedback in our efforts to make this Chapter the best it can be for the Members.

 

Marc Liciardello, after five very successful years, will be completing his role on the Board of Directors. It has been an honor working with you, Marc, and your mentorship and leadership have been invaluable.

 

Special thanks to our Chapter’s Volunteers: The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA clearly recognizes that the long-term sustainability of our chapter lies squarely on the shoulders of our volunteers. With over 50 dedicated and engaged volunteers from a diverse mix of professional and associate backgrounds, we, as the board, believe our volunteers are the cornerstone of the Chapter’s success.

 

Special thanks to our Chapter’s Membership for whom the Chapter provides services, products, resources, and opportunities for. Hopefully we exceeded your expectations. This year the Board of Directors took the opportunity to improve our communication efforts to the Membership. Throughout the year, we looked at this process in four steps:

 

  • Place our Clients first, the membership of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA
  • Understand our clients’ needs, enhance formal and informal Voice of Membership collection and analysis as a continual process and not just once a year
  • Communicate with the clients what we -- the Board, Committees, and Volunteers -- do for the membership and to promote IFMA
  • Listen to our clients and advertise our responses and adjustments in service excellence to validate the clients' needs and requests

 

Let us know how we did on our communication efforts, send responses via. email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Final note, there is no better place for our communication to continue then in InSite, your International Award-Winning Newsletter.

 

Warm Regards,

 

Kevin B. O’Toole, CFM, NCARB

President

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA

 
Announcements

 

  • Who's been elected?  Chapter President, Vice-President and Treasurer announced; new leadership begins July 1.  Congratulations to:

          Kristin Liezenga - President

          Dale Wenger - Vice-President

          Andrew Hunsicker - Treasurer

  • You've been heard!   Future IFMA President announces goals at the May 7 Board Meeting.    Read all about it!
     
  • 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Invitational scheduled for September 19.  Sponsored by jBH3 & Associates, this promises to be the biggest one yet.  Register now.

  •  The April CFM Review Class hosted by ARAMARK was well-attended (see picture below).  If you are not in this picture and still aren't CFM-certified, stay tuned for the next review course!

    April CFM Course Attendees

 

  • 2008  Pin Contest RULES.   Start drawing now and place your entry in the contest.
 
Chapter of the Year WINNER!

   One hundred twenty-five Chapters.  Sixty-five countries.  Eighteen thousand five hundred members. 

 

But only ONE Best-in-Class award.

 

 

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA

 

 

Chapter of the Year WINNERS

 

Each year, IFMA International searches the world for an IFMA chapter that exhibits exceptional support of the Facility Management Professional and Operational Excellence in the following areas:

 

  • Membership Marketing
  • Member Retention
  • Professional Development
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Financial Strategy
  • Volunteer Recognition
  • Strategic Planning
  • Succession Planning

 

After eight months and many, many document revisions, we submitted our 10-page document and 10 flaps of supporting attachments.  It was a long, grueling process and we are very excited to announce this great news!

 

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA will be presented with the Large Chapter of the Year Award at World Workplace in New Orleans, LA.  Be sure to attend our September 26th Board Meeting and Network at the Philadelphia Boat House Meet the Board Program and be part of the awards ceremony and celebration.