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Summer Break - No Events Summer Break - No Events Wednesday, September 22, 2004 IFMA CALGARY'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Join IFMA Calgary on September 22, 2004 at SMED, Falkridge for IFMA Calgary's Annual General Meeting. The Annual General
Meeting will provide the membership with an opportunity to participate in
the vision and mission of the Chapter, and will allow members to provide
valuable input and ask questions regarding the past year’s activities. Agenda items for the
meeting include regular reports from the IFMA Calgary Board and any new
business from the floor. The meeting will be held
on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2004 at SMED Falkridge starting at
6:00 p.m.
If you missed last years AGM at Falkridge, you won’t want to miss it again. Falkridge is SMED's Marketing Center – their ode to architectural detail. Every sense is indulged in textures, lines and colors, all surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Spectacular architecture and design is coupled with superior craftsmanship provided by local trades. Falkridge is also used for the majority of product training for SMED’s employees. SMED will provide a guided tour of this amazing facility. Don’t miss out. Enjoy an evening getting to know IFMA Calgary and its members, and relax in the wonderful atmosphere of SMED Falkridge. Wednesday, October 27, 2004 "HVAC in the Office Environment" - Direct Energy SPEAKERS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday October 28, 2004 ALBERTA BUILDING CODE COURSE Presented by the Interior Designers of Alberta 9IDA)
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Registration Form Friday, November 19, 2004 "Zorba the Greek" - SILENT AUCTION Join IFMA Calgary on Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre for IFMA Calgary Chapter's major fundraiser and social event...our Annual Silent Auction Event. The theme for this year's event is "Zorba the Greek" featuring: IFMA Tavervna will be serving traditional Greek food and the Zeus Beverage Garden will be serving fluids of the Gods to temper the bids during our Famous Silent Auction, filled with an abundance of items to bid on.
Evening events will include:
Paralympic Games
SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS: The Silent Auction has been the primary fundraiser for the IFMA Calgary Chapter for the past number of years. Funds raised enable the smooth operation of our chapter and support our efforts to continue to offer members valuable services, activities and events. Our success would not be possible without the generous donation of the auction items and we trust we can count on the tremendous support we have received in the past. We also gratefully accept any cash contributions, which will be used to purchase auction items for the sale. All donations (cash or otherwise) are recognized on our bid lists and will reflect your kind support. Although we appreciate all donations, because advertising budgets of some members cannot be as large as others, we are respectfully requesting donations be void of any corporate insignia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2-3, 2004
BUILDEX/DESIGN TRENDS CALGARY Exposition & Conference Early Bird Registration: October 19, 2004
Visit www.buildexcalgary.com or
call (403) 290-1080 ext. 228 to request a free pass to exhibits and a
conference brochure. IFMA Calgary Chapter will be participating in this event with a presentation by Peter Hallock, IFMA Calgary Chapter President. Peter's topic is: "Facilities Maintenance Best Practices & The Operation & Maintenance of Energy Efficient Buildings". Building operation and maintenance programs can enhance the operating efficiency of HVAC, lighting, and other energy using systems. This technical overview provides building operators as well as facility, energy, and property managers with 15 operations and maintenance "Best Practices" that integrate energy efficiency into the building's operation and maintenance program. IFMA Calgary Chapter will also have a booth set up in the exposition. Be sure to stop by for a visit. Click Here for a Newsletter Article on the event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 10, 2004
2004/2005 CAUSA Lecture Series Presents: -------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 16, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 17, 2004 Facilities Challenges in the Not-for-Profit Sector - Edmonton Food Bank IFMA NORTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER EVENT The Edmonton Food Bank is Canada's first,
largest and most successful venture of its kind ~ 2,500,000 kg. of food
managed annually ~ Serves 13,000 people monthly through it's hamper program
~ Serves 250,000 meals and snacks annually at schools ~ Helped by 140
agencies and churches help, primarily for distribution.
Tour Guide & Speaker: Marjorie Benz,
Executive Director, and one of Edmonton's most successful managers of a
non-profit organization. She has been recognized as one of Global's Women
of Vision and has received honorary degrees from Grant McEwen College, as
one of their distinguished graduates of the Volunteer Management Program.
Click Here to go to the IFMA Northern Alberta Chapter website for
more information on this event and to register. Wednesday, December 8, 2004 "COLOUR...RESPONSE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & IN LIFE" Color is a key element in the facilities we manage and design ... yet with lost significance. In a presentation of proven facts and practical examples, the often misunderstood and powerful response to colour will be explored. Together, we will examine human response to colour, separate myths from realities, and go beyond the fashion trends that are often imposed in the interior environment. This insightful discussion will clearly illustrate how color can support success in achieving your business goals, defining unique corporate culture and resolving generational conflicts; a tool for retaining happy, committed employees and returning higher shareholder value.
TEDDY BEAR DRIVE ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Festive Frolicking Fun with Frosty IFMA NORTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER EVENT In the spirit of Frosty and to celebrate this season of sharing the IFMA NAC Board invites you to attend (festively free admittance) Festive Frolicking Fun with Frosty at the Edmonton Kinsmen Clubhouse located at 9150 Walterdale Hill. The evening has no real set agenda, save that of good conversation, storytelling by the fireplace (who has been naughty and who has been nice) and a whole lot of socially competitive gaming at the shuffleboard table, pool table or at the dartboard. Some fine food will be provided to stave of hunger and the availability of reasonably priced appropriate seasonal libations will quench your thirsts. Prizes! Did someone mention prizes?! Of course there will be prizes and maybe even the odd present to be found under the tree.
Schedule:
5:00PM Start, Finish –
appropriately later after the fun, games and prizes.
RSVP: Please confirm attendance by 4:00 pm,
Monday, December 06: call Vicki
Hackl at 455-1187, fax to 452-7718 or email to
vici@telusplanet.net or reply via
the net at www.ifma-nac.org Programs
(This is just so we can cater the appropriate amount of good things to eat
for the people who come out to for some festive frosty frolicking fun) Wednesday, January 19, 2005
FACILITY TOUR - PENGROWTH SADDLEDOME
Join IFMA Calgary Chapter and the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 for a facility tour of the Pengrowth Saddledome. Tours will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue to 6:00 when we will sit down for dinner in The Avison Young Club. Following dinner, there will be a presentation by Ken King, President of the Calgary Flames and Libby Raines, General Manager of the Pengrowth Saddledome. And that is not all! Bring your skates and take a relaxing skate to work off your dinner before heading back home. RSVP today and don’t miss out on this exciting evening of networking, practical information, and fun. Click Here for more information on this event.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 "HERITAGE LUNCH & LEARN SERIES" The
Education Committee comprised of Katherine Jensen, Brian Rubenstein and
Kelly Hutton have initiated a Lunch and Learn Series with the support of
Heritage Office Furnishings. Our belief is that these sessions will
prove valuable to all members and give you information that can be applied
to the workplace immediately. Our first topic will be “Ergonomics in
the Workplace” with a presentation by Margo Fraser of Ergonomic Consulting
Services. Wednesday, February 16, 2005 "COLOUR...RESPONSE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & IN LIFE" Color is a key element in the facilities we manage and design ... yet with lost significance. In a presentation of proven facts and practical examples, the often misunderstood and powerful response to colour will be explored. Together, we will examine human response to colour, separate myths from realities, and go beyond the fashion trends that are often imposed in the interior environment. This insightful discussion will clearly illustrate how color can support success in achieving your business goals, defining unique corporate culture and resolving generational conflicts; a tool for retaining happy, committed employees and returning higher shareholder value.
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, February 16, 2005 OFFICE TRENDS IFMA NORTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER EVENT with Scott Ellis, Herman Miller Trends provide a direction to allow us to anticipate the future. Herman Miller’s trend research related to the workplace of the future and the implications for work will allow us to look at new ways to think about space differently and understand the potential of space as the New Office Landscape. This presentation is also about change, how we create change and how change impacts us. This event will be of great interest to Facility Managers, Designers, Architects and all others involved in the creation of the New Office Landscape. Come out and anticipate the future of Office Trends with Scott Ellis.
4:00pm
17712 – 107 avenue @ Omega Business Furnishings Ltd.
Cost:
$10.00
for members, $15.00 for non-chapter members, non-members & guests
Fax to 452-7718, email
vici@telusplanet.net or reply
via the web site:
www.ifma-nac.org Programs.
Pay at the door by cash, cheque, Mastercard or VISA.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 "HERITAGE LUNCH & LEARN SERIES" - Floor Measurement Standards The Education Committee comprised of Katherine Jensen, Brian Rubenstein and Kelly Hutton have initiated a Lunch and Learn Series with the support of Heritage Office Furnishings. Our belief is that these sessions will prove valuable to all members and give you information that can be applied to the workplace immediately. Our second topic will be a brief overview of “Floor Measurement Standards” with a presentation by William Partridge of BOMA. Floor Measurement Standards are a critical component of every facility manager's responsibility. William is a Floor Measurement specialist and teaches this and other subjects to industry members. We will leave plenty of time for questions and answers.
PRESENTERS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 30, 2005 "Making the Workplace a Playplace" Ever noticed how there is little in the workplace that speaks “Play” to us. We categorize work over here and play over there, and don’t typically have the two in the same room. Well we are about to change that old business model. We are excited to bring play into the workplace. Play that includes music, team building, laughter and this time the hierarchy in the organization doesn’t matter. We accomplish this with drumming. Not typical drums, but African Djembe and Sabar drums. David Thiaw, a master drummer from Senegal, West Africa will be guiding us through a fun filled drum workshop where we will learn some traditional African rhythms. Join us on March 30th for this event – it’s sure to bring out the play in all of us. SPONSORED BY:
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - MORE THAN JUST LEGISLATION IFMA NORTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER EVENT with Michael Miller, Alberta Government, Personal Administration Office Occupational Health and Safety is more than legislation. It is about doing things that create a work environment that fits the way do you business. It ensures that when a worker goes to work that they have a chance to return home at the end of their day. This event will be of interest to you if you are an employer, supervisor or a worker. If you are involved in an occupation then you are one of the above. For more information on this event, email vici@telusplanet.net or visit the Northern Alberta Chapter website at www.ifma-nac.org Programs. Thursday, April 21, 2005 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT "Facility Tour: "Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology" The Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology opened for business at the Calgary International Airport in September 2004. The facility is 106,000 square feet and occupies 17 acres. The Centre includes:
Every aspect of the building from construction materials, finishes, mechanical and electrical systems, and landscaping was designed to maximize efficiency and reduce the building’s environmental impact. Building Design and Construction The building skin is all metal, glass and concrete block. All exterior material is renewable and has no maintenance requirement. The interior structure is of concrete and steel all renewable materials with minimal impact on the environment. A solar wall on the south side of the hangar pre-heats the air before it is circulated by the building’s ventilation system. Pre-heating of the air is cutting back on the use of fossil fuels and consequently on greenhouse gas emissions. The solar wall is estimated to save 1.052 MJs of energy per year, 11 per cent of the building’s total gas consumption and will save the institute about $7,900.00 annually on its gas bill. As with the landscaping, every effort has been made to reduce the use of water by building occupants. Low flush toilets and low flow faucets are incorporated throughout the facility. Occupancy sensors attached to the building’s operating system control power and heating for all classrooms and shops. After 10 minutes of undetected motion or activity the power, lighting and ventilation is automatically reduced. High efficiency lighting is used throughout the building. The sensors and efficiency lighting will reduce power costs from a baseline of $101,582 to $74,612. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - SOLD OUT! HERITAGE
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES - "Preserving information, in paper and electronic formats, is vital to Organizations of all types and sizes. Therefore any inadequacy can threaten the organization's ability to conduct business. It's estimated that more than 90% of the records being created today are electronic, most notably e-mail and instant messaging, the management of electronic records has become a critical business issue. How information is managed has significant business, legal and technology ramifications. This presentation will cover compliance management of electronic information, content/records management and digital and analog preservation of media. Darlene Holinski will discuss proper storage techniques, migration concerns, and preservation strategies for document imaging. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 "The Evolving Office" Sandy Hillmer The “Evolving Office” grew out of an interest in what is really going on in the office. Krug, a 125 year-old company, has been supplying wood furniture for offices long before many of us were born. Is the growth sustainable? Is the 10’ by 15’ office really here to stay? Will the office disappear along with all the paper? Does it really matter where your office is? Will the dogma of the open plan office dictate what happens to the office in 2005 and beyond? Lots of questions! Sandy’s casual and engaging style is sure to get you thinking. She reads over 15 design magazines a month and every new business book she can afford. Come and enjoy the “Evolving Office” and maybe you will come up with the answers Sandy is seeking. THIS EVENT IS A LUNCHEON EVENT
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 IFMA NORTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER EVENT The
University of Alberta's Capital Program and a Tour of the Electrical &
Computer Engineering Research Facility with Doug Dawson and Phil Haswell,
Faculty of Engineering Facilities. Please Do Not Reply to or RSVP to the IFMA Calgary Chapter. IFMA OPEN 2005 - 12th Annual IFMA Calgary Golf Tournament Monday, June 13, 2005 Join IFMA Calgary Chapter on June 13, 2005, for our Annual Golf Classic. This year's big event will be held at Carmoney Golf Club.
Carnmoney is a member owned, private golf
club located just south of Calgary, three km's East of the new Deerfoot
Extension. With just 400 principal members, Carnmoney has one of the
smallest membership rosters in Calgary.
The Course is designed by Les Furber, one of Canada’s top golf
course architects. |
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