March Sponsor
March 2007
Volume 4, Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
* Presidents Message
*Speakers, Happenings
Events
*Professional Development
*Membership News
*Programs
*Luncheon Information
*COFAX
*Sponsorship
Presidents Message
Facilities Intelligence
Each year, in the organization I work for, employees are required to establish goals and objectives and identify professional skills and attributes to be further developed. Developing competencies (i.e. business intelligence; in our case, Facilities Intelligence) allows individuals to achieve goals and objectives more effectively.
Specialized knowledge, training, and experience required in the Facilities Management world is not typically offered in the establishments we work for. Our challenge is to seek opportunities that help facilitate on-going learning of technical developments, workplace trends, etc.
This information is available; in fact there is so much of it, how can we find it so we can learn it and then implement it?
I receive several professional publications at work. They’re always filled with articles and information that help me stay current on FM. Reading through all of this wonderful information can be overwhelming . . . sort of a project in it’s self.
As an admitted connoisseur de paperassier, or someone who saves everything (a.k.a. pack rat), I’d like to offer some advice on how to overcome this condition…seriously, and how to stay on top of all the great information available.
As magazines arrive in my mailbox, I skim the cover for stories that might be of interest. Instead of saving the entire publication and letting them stack up on my desk, I’ll tear out the specific article of interest, place it in a file folder and then read it when I have a few minutes to spare. I’ll take a few articles with me as I travel, or if I know I might have to wait for a meeting, I’ll toss one in my tote bag. If there is just a tidbit of information to hold on to for future reference, I’ll write down the website, book title, in an on-going list I keep in a reference file.
If I find an article that others may be interested in, I’ll pass it along to my colleagues; we can expand our Facilities Intelligence together. We all benefit by knowledge sharing and ultimately we can succeed together.
IFMA is the gateway to achieving Facilities Intelligence. I encourage you to use all of the resources that are included with your membership.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Otis
Professional Development
IFMA Audio Seminars Present:
March 22, 2007 | Noon CST
Green Cleaning Made Easy
Speaker: Stephen P. Ashkin, The Ashkin Group LLC
As the awareness and demand for sustainable operations and green buildings accelerate, more demands are being placed on facility managers to implement appropriate practices. When it comes to green and sustainability, one of the easiest practices to implement is green cleaning. This presentation will define green cleaning and discuss how to begin implementation with either an in-house cleaning staff or an outsourced service provider. The speaker will also provide a succinct list of product specifications (i.e. chemicals, paper and equipment) derived from a number of leading green programs, including those from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System and the Healthy Schools Campaign’s Quick and Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools. This is not a product sales presentation. This is intended to make Green Cleaning easy for facility managers to implement.
Objectives:
1. Understand the concepts of sustainability, green and green cleaning
2. Identify the generally accepted product specifications for a green cleaning program
3. Learn how to easily implement or upgrade a green cleaning program or contract
April 10, 2007 | 10 AM CST
Energy and the Community: Can We Do More With Less...Far Less?
Speaker: Eric T. Truelove, The Renschler Company
Every year the United States consumes more than 3,800 trillion kilowatt-hours of electric energy, 88 percent of which is derived from coal, nuclear fuels and natural gas. A reliable flow of electric energy is critical to maintaining a high standard of living and ongoing economic growth; however, current methods for generating energy are rapidly becoming obsolete and problematic. Most of the U.S.’s electric generating capacity is very old, and new power plants are difficult to site and build. Coal-fired power plants generate more greenhouse gases than any other type of power plant. Nuclear power plants have not been constructed in the U.S. since the early 1980s and face more public opposition than any other type of power plant. After a decade of record-breaking growth, the utility industry has reigned in the construction of new natural gas power plants based on the high cost and limited supply of this resource.
What types of power plants will be built in the next several decades? In the near future, architects may be designing buildings that produce their own power. Rather than generating electric power at remote plants, we can use readily available technology to create energy at the point of use, doubling overall efficiency, ending site issues, increasing reliability and enabling the use of renewable energy sources at a lower up-front cost.
Objectives:
1. Identify the conventional means for producing electric power
2. Understand distributed cogeneration and its benefits
3. Learn why buildings will have their own power plants soon
Register online now! And Participate from your desk! Cost per site is $49.00
Upcoming Seminars:
Negotiations: Power, Process, and Principles
Friday March 23, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Register Now!
Location: Colorado Springs Utilities Leon Young Service Center
Pikes Peak Conference Room
1521 Hancock Express Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Class time is 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. One-hour lunch break.
About Out Presenters: ICN
ICN is an internationally recognized consulting organization, dedicated to helping technology professionals get the
best deals possible when negotiating with suppliers. Our customer base of large and small organizations includes
more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies. Using ICN's proven methodology—the Managed Acquisition Process™
or MAP™—allows clients to manage negotiations as a process, not an event. Negotiations begin the first time a sales
rep calls and ends when the contract expires. The ICN approach allows you to effectively negotiate fair contracts that
ensure rights, remedies and flexibility for you, the customer, and establish clear performance standards for the
supplier.
For more information see their website: www.dobetterdeals.com
About Your Hosts: NAPM of Southern Colorado
Founded in 1975, NAPM of Southern Colorado has serverd as the local affiliate for the Institute for Supply
Management™ (ISM) is the largest supply management association in the world. Our mission is to “Advance supply
management in Southern Colorado.” Our vision is to “create a collaborative environment to nurture, develop and
promote excellence in Supply Management and provide exciting value-added opportunities.” We are a volunteer lead
organization of over 100 supply management professionals in Suouthern Colorado.
For more information see their website: www.napmofsoutherncolorado.com
The Institute of Supply Management
Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is the largest supply management association in the
world as well as one of the most respected. ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its
standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than
40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is
a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of
professional skills and knowledge.
Additional Event Location Information:
Please park in the west parking lot and enter the main lobby. Check in with the front desk and you will be
provided directions to the Pikes Peak Conference Room. Any questions can be directed to Scott Duncan
at (719) 668-3865.
Cost: Early Registration: March 1, 2007 deadline 5:00 pm
ISM/NAPM Members $300
Non-members $350
Late Registration: After March 1 and Subject to Space Availability
ISM/NAPM Members $350
Non-members $400
Please submit registration with payment to:
NAPM of Southern Colorado
P.O. Box 1144
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1144
Or
Fax to: Scott Duncan @ (719) 668-2865 (dedicated fax line to Scott)
Questions? Event Coordinator: Scott Duncan (719) 668-3865 or
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Current Pikes Peak Roster stands at 110 members
Programs
March Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Academy Hotel
8110 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Cost: Chapter members - $20 reserved;
Chapter members – $25 at the event; Non-chapter members - $25
Reservation Deadline: Noon- Monday, March 16, 2007
Payment by Credit Card Online now Available on Chapter Website
When leaving an RSVP for a Guest, Please Include your Guest’s Name…..
You will receive an e-mail confirmation back after you have RSVP’d.
NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED
Upcoming Luncheon Dates and Agenda:
March 21st - Rebuilding Together, This years project, plus a recap of years past.
Rebuilding Together's mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities, our goal is to make a sustainable impact.
April 18 th - IREM/IFMA/BOMA Joint Meeting
Round Table discussions on topics such as:
L.E.E.D., Storm water Billing, Crime Prevention, Disaster planning, Carpets & Flooring, Pest Control, and Tax Evaluation,
Just to name a few!!!
Location: Antlers
Cost: $25 advance; $30 at the door
Registration: 11:15
Lunch: 11:30
Program: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
RSVP and even pay in advance through the IFMA Webpage – Watch for more information and a link coming to You!!!
THIS MEETING WILL REPLACE OUR REGULAR APRIL LUNCHEON AT THE ACADEMY HOTEL – AND IF YOU DEEM THE ANTLER’S LOCATION IS MORE SUITABLE FOR OUR NORMAL LUNCHEONS, PLEASE TELL A BOARD MEMBER!!!
Date: April 18, 2007
Location: Antlers
Cost: $25 advance; $30 at the door
Registration: 11:15
Lunch: 11:30
Program: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
TOPICS INCLUDE:
COSMIX Projects Update
Death and Taxes…. Let Us Save You From One
L.E.E.D. Retro-commissioning
Stormwater Public and Private Mains Projects and Billing
Rapid Response Permitting
Crime Prevention
Emergency Response
Floor Care
Integrated Pest Management
Market Update
RSVP and pay in advance through the IFMA Webpage, or pay at the door,
We still ask that you RSVP through website for planning purposes
http://www.ifma-pikespeak.org/events/jointmeeting.html
PURELY COLORADO
The 5th Annual COFAX banquet
May 4th, 2007 6:00pm
Antlers Hilton, Colorado Springs
The Pikes Peak Chapter of IFMA is proud to present the 5th Annual Colorado Facility Awards of Excellence, COFAX, Awards on May 4th. COFAX is an awards program designed to recognize outstanding buildings and achievements of facility professionals throughout Colorado.
For this years awards we hope to have more entries than ever before with some of the most prestigious company’s and facilities across the Front Range. Awards will be presented in eight facility categories for projects and facilities all across Colorado. An Associate and Professional of the year award, and a lifetime achievement award will also be presented for the Pikes Peak Chapter.
Instructions and application information are available on the Pikes Peak IFMA web site at www.ifma-pikespeak.org. Each entry is $25 payable online or via check. Entries must be submitted no later than March 25th. If you have any questions regarding submissions for an award, please contact Pam Cornella, or 719.535-6798 for more information.
Sponsorship opportunities are again available this year with a new level of Platinum added to Gold, Silver and Bronze. Please help us honor these outstanding facilities and their managers. IFMA appreciates your support and now is the time you can be involved. You can go to our IFMA web site at: www.ifma-pikespeak.org to register. If you have any questions about our sponsorships, please contact Denise McMillon at .
A special thank you goes to
If you would like to pay for your sponsorship or entry online, please click here.
Sponsorship
Weathercraft Co. of Colorado Springs was established 25 years ago by Fred Baruth.
Weathercraft Company provides roofing services for, mainly, commercial customers. Property managers, facility managers, and building owners make up 95% of our customers. Our residential department is on an increase as well.
Our maintenance and repair group is un-equaled in the area. Ed Justice, Service Manager, has worked tirelessly to improve service response time and provide quality control. His efforts along with those of Cathy Andrew have drastically increase customer satisfaction.
Requests for Roof Inspections and Pre-buy Inspections have also grown. Last year, Weathercraft added Peter Kelly to our staff. His CAD (computer aided design) drawings prove to be an asset to our clients when providing inspections for properties with multiple roof levels or multiple buildings.
Finally, Weathercraft Company strives to be the best roof installer in Colorado. We refuse to use new (unproven) roof technology because too many have fallen short of their claims. More important than a good product is the installer. That is why our roofs perform better and last longer than any other contractor’s in the area.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact John Fleming at 719.382.8511 or email him at .
For Luncheon Sponsorships Information, Please Contact: Mitch Hamdeed 719-634-6277, , or Randy Zornes 719-471-385,
Humor
PO Box 1573 · Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 80901 · www.ifma-pikespeak.org