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2007

Community Service 2007 Accomplishments:

In 2007, we raised and donated $16,057.00 through 4 activities benefiting 3 local charities and 1 nationally based military support organization.

We wish to applaud the support of our committee members, as well as the support and generosity IFMA members have expressed toward these charities during 2007. We look forward to continued success in 2008.

  • Step Up For Kids: 28 participants represented IFMA in the Aon Building 80-flight stair climb for Childrens Memorial Hospital, raising $525.00 toward the $300K+ fund raiser.
  • Junior Achievement Bow-A-Thon: Totaled $12,267.00 in donations from 135 bowlers with 30 sold out lanes for educational programs for local school children.
  • Literacy Chicago: IFMA purchased 18 books with a $50.00 donation, IFMA members provided $350.00 in donations toward the Adult GED/Literacy campaign.
  • Coalition to Support America's Heroes: Member donations totaled $1,170.00 + IFMA Chapter match at $1,170.00 provided a combined total of $2,340.00. CSAH provides aid to injured war veterans and their families.

2007 Events:

Decemeber 12 - Brainy Bites: How to Protect All Aspects of Your Electrical Environment

December 7 - Office Ergonomics: Current Trends

November 29 - Speaking to Connect: How to Amaze Audiences of One or One Thousand
Presentation Skills for Professionals.
Presented by: Kenneth Mitchell, AC, CL, Real Skill Builders, Inc.

November 14 - Lunch & Learn: Balancing Work and Home

November 9 - IFMA 25th Anniversary Gala : Community Service Update on the Gala's Charity Raffle for Coalition to Support America's Heroes (CSAH). Thanks to all for the supporting this year's charity in conjunction with IFMA's 25th Anniversary Gala. We raised $1,170 through member donations. The IFMA Chapter is matching funds at $1,170. IFMA's total combined donation amounts to $2,340.00.

We are pleased to announce the following raffle prize winners:
1st Prize: Kevin O'Reilly--iPod Touch
2nd Prize: Amy Swart--Flat Screen Monitor
3rd Prize: Marian Zinsky--Portable Digital Photo Frame

This organization was recently awarded a "Best In America" certification for exercising best practices in fulfilling a charitable mission.

October 23-26 - WWP 2007 :: New Orleans
Click here to see pictures from WWP

October 18 -Luncheon Program: Budgeting and Keeping the CFO Happy

October 10 - Lunch & Learn:  Why Floors Fail! …and How to Avoid This

September 26 - Conference: Green Saves, Green Pays

September 12 - Lunch & Learn :: Business Continuity Planning

August 30 - Lunch & Learn :: Leadership from the Top of the Mind

August 8 - Lunch & Learn: A Guide to Interviewing Candidates

July 19 - Annual Meeting
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July 18 - Lunch & Learn: Pandemic Presentation
Speaker: Irene Rozansky of R&A Crisis Management Services

June 20 - Lunch & Learn: When Moving Green Makes Cents

June 11-13 - NeoCon

June 7-July 19 - Third Annual Literacy Chicago Book Drive
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May 17 - Golf Outing

May 2-4 - Forum for Councils

April 26 - Bowl-a-Thon

April 18 - TFM Show

April 11 - How To Manage Your Career & Maximize Your Success

March 14 - Lunch & Learn: Pitfalls with Commercial Flooring Installation and Maintenance Practices! by MilliCare

March 21 - New Member Reception

March 22 - Construction Management for Facilities Managers

February 21 - Saving A Life Is As Easy As AED: Implementing an AED Program at your facility

February 15 - Case Study: The Museum of Science and Industry's U-505 Restoration and Relocation Project

January 28 - 10th Annual Kohl's Step Up for Kids

January 18 - CFM/FMP Panel Discussion
Event Info: Come learn what the CFM (Certified Facility Manager) and FMP (Facility Management Professional) designations are all about. The panelists will be IFMA members who have earned one of these designations. Hear what they have gained from earning these impressive credentials.

January 10 - VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and Other Hot Technologies You Should Know About
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