From our President....
 

Dear Current and Future Members,

Welcome to the new year from your local IFMA Chapter.  We have another exciting year planned for you and hope to see all of you soon and often.  Our focus remains on the development of our professional members and the recruitment of the next generation of Facility Managers.  Toward those ends, we will again support the Statewide Facilithon, which provides us a chance to introduce students to FM; if you want to participate, please let us know. Additionally, we are working the Orange County Public Schools at their Technical School, introducing the FM career path to graduating tradespeople.

We have just begun our new Certified Facility Management study group.  If you're a professional FM with out this credential, come find out how you can obtain it and let us help you get there.  Remember, if you pass your test, the Chapter will reimburse you the cost of the exam.  ANOTHER great way to learn more about your profession is to attend our monthly programs, this month's (see above) is a great example of the experience and knowledge within the Chapter that is willing to share with you.  IN ADDITION: Reserve your spot at the First Annual FLORIDA FACILITY SUMMIT being held August 6-7, 2020 right here in Orlando at the Rosen School of Hospitality.  For only $150/FM you have access to 26 educational sessions, 3 tours, vendor showcase, and daily informal and an evening formal networking opportunity.  If you are an associate, we encourage you to attend either as a formal sponsor or as an attendee to all the educational events.  Check it out at floridafacilitysummit.com

Thank you all for your continued support of the Chapter, we look forward to seeing you at any or all of the scheduled events.

B. Renee' Ponik
IFMA Orlando President