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The International Facility Management Association of Central PA

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March 2012 Meeting
Wednesday March 21st from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The Hershey Company, in Hershey, PA

IFMA 101

Regional Event - IFMA 101
Special Guest Speaker: Tony Keane
CEO and President of IFMA

When: Wednesday, March 21st

Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Lunch Included)

Tony Keane, CEO and President of IFMA

Learn from IFMA President and CEO Tony Keane, CAE how IFMA empowers facility professionals worldwide.

"IFMA 101" addresses fast-tracking your professional FM career through active IFMA involvement, the latest information about IFMA's focus on FM globally; and how efforts to support the profession worldwide directly benefit all members even at the local level. Discover the relevance and progress of IFMA councils at both the national and international levels and how you can get invovled.

Explore the many ways in which to Learn, Connect and Advance through IFMA. Find inspiration from global efforts to help you achieve your professional goals.

Join us for this unique opportunity and get an inside look at the current state and future growth of our association from the president's perspective. Elevate the value of your chapter through a better understanding of IFMA benefits, resources, objectives and goals.

Date:	Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time:	11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Networking and Lunch "IFMA 101" Presentation by Tony Keane Q&A
Cost:	Members Free and Guests $20
Location:	The Hershey Company 14 East Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 Parking available in the lot behind building Directions
Register:	Click Here to Register
RSVP:	RSVP by March 16th Please note that all attendees must RSVP to complete the necessary lunch and room arrangements. Please help us make the presentation materials, seats, and food preparations adequate by giving us advance notice of your intention to attend. Failing to RSVP could restrict our lunch availability to those who did not RSVP in a timely manner. Thank you! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

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Mission Statement:
The Central Pa Chapter of IFMA will provide quality-learning experiences, excellent networking opportunities, and serve our membership to enhance their personal and professional development.

Message From The President

Michele Sinadinos, CFM
IFMA CPA President
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Hello fellow IFMA members.

I have been a member of IFMA since 1991. During my membership I have held many positions. I have also met many people, some through our local chapter and some through IFMA national. Some of these acquaintances have turned into lasting friendships. My point to all of this is that while IFMA is a terrific organization that supports the facility management profession, it is also a great forum for networking and developing lasting friendships with fellow professionals.

There are many opportunities throughout the year to network and get together with fellow IFMA members at our monthly meetings, golf outing, membership event and the many national events that IFMA offers. Networking with others is a great way to stay in touch with today’s hot business topics, stay in the know about what is happening locally and find out the challenges and wins other FM’s are faced with every day. When it is all said and done, we are all more alike that we realize.

World Workplace is fast approaching. This year’s conference will be held in Phoenix AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other IFMA professionals and build those friendships I spoke of earlier. If you have never been to WWP, I strongly recommend you attend.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve as the Central PA Chapter of IFMA President. I have big shoes to fill and I will do the job to the best of my ability. I look forward to meeting all of you at one or all of our upcoming events.

Michele Sinadinos, CFM
President, Central PA Chapter of IFMA