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Of Sense and Sustainability ~ Bio of Annette Gorelick, IFMA Atlanta Chapter Secretary 2010/11 by Chris Sanders It a beautiful Indian summer day in Atlanta, my husband and I are driving with the top down to a local Starbucks to meet with Annette for this interview. I am running late and our interview time is…
Please take a few minutes to read the current issue of OC Atlanta magazine. Two of our chapter members wrote featured articles of interest: “IFMA’s World Workplace Coming to Atlanta” by Joanne Cole and “What IFMA Atlanta has Meant to Me” by Joseph Geierman.
Annette Gorelick wants to remind members about the upcoming USGBC GA chapter educational event – LEED for Schools – on Thursday, 9/16. Registration is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Here is the link for info and registration:
Meet the President Elect ~ Interview with Karen Howard, IFMA Atlanta President Elect 2010/11 by Chris Sanders I was originally to conduct this interview of Karen Howard on her home turf, C-W-C. As I drove with the early morning traffic across the top end, a chain of events caused 285 east bound to become a…
Annette Gorelick, our chapter’s Secretary, wants to make sure you know about two opportunities for education at some of our sister organizations. First is a USGBC Georgia chapter educational event being held on Thursday, August 19. Attendees will be able to earn LEED AP continuing education credit and elevate their understanding about projecting, tracking, &…
It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we introduce the 2010 IFMA Foundation Three Ring Spectacular Gala and Recognition Reception, to be held Tuesday October 26th at the World of Coca-Cola during World Workplace in Atlanta. The IFMA Foundation Three Ring Spectacular promises to be a wonderful evening of networking and entertainment, including dinner…
The Making of a President ~ Bio of Christy Jellets, IFMA Atlanta President 2010/11 by Chris Sanders It’s Friday around 12:30pm and typical for a Facilities Manager’s schedule; Christy Jellets and I are meeting at a Starbucks to conduct this interview. By typical I mean we had to reschedule several times and finally resorted to…
IFMA is putting together a video for the 30th anniversay that will be premiering at World Workplace. It will feature people from chapters all over the world passing the IFMA 30th anniversary logo from scene to scene. Check this website for a detailed description The Atlanta Chapter has been putting together video clips for our…
The Child Development Association (CDA), one of IFMA Atlanta’s former Community Services Partners, invites you to attend the re-dedication of their Facility on 08-31-10 at 10:00 am. This Exterior Renovation was the culmination of the IFMA Community Services Committee Work that started with a Condition Assessment in 2002. Since then Members have assisted them in…
One of the pleasures of attending World Workplace is the energy generated by Chapters from all over the world proudly displaying and “trading” their chapter pins. Each year International has a “Best Pin” contest at the IFMA Central booth and — you may not know this — last year the Atlanta Chapter won the contest…