Membership Orientation February 10, 2015

Orientation Overview of IFMA  Mission  HQs/Chapters/Councils  Membership  Education/Certification/Credentials Overview of the Chicago Chapter  Statistics  Benefits of Chicago Chapter of IFMA Membership  Join a Committee  Upcoming Events  Get Involved Today!

Definition of Facility Management Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.

FM Core Competencies  Communication  Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity  Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability  Finance & Business  Human Factors  Leadership and Strategy  Operations and Maintenance  Project Management  Quality  Real Estate and Property Management  Technology

What is IFMA?  Mission: IFMA is a member-centric association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities.  Founded in 1980, currently based in Houston, TX  Represents over 24,000 facility managers worldwide  Maintains over 130 chapters (geographically-based)  Supports 17 councils (industry-based)  Hosts World Workplace and Facility Fusion  Offers online courses, publishes newsletter & magazine  Value of Membership in 3 simple steps Value of Membership in 3 simple steps

National Councils  Information Technology  Legal Industry  Manufacturing, Industrial & Logistics  Museum/Cultural Institutions  Public Sector Facilities  Research & Development  Utilities  Academic Facilities  Airport Facilities  Banking Institutions and Credit Unions  City and Country Clubs  Corporate Facilities  Corporate Real Estate  Environmental Health & Safety  FM Consultants  Food Services & Restaurants

IFMA Credentials Facility Management Professional (FMP) 2,046 FMPs worldwide 37 In the Chicago Chapter Certified Facility Manager (CFM) 3,500 CFMs worldwide 16 in the Chicago Chapter Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) 5 in the Chicago chapter

IFMA Educational Opportunities  Degreed Programs  10 Universities across country  Certificate Programs  Northern Illinois University Locally

What is the Chicago Chapter?  Founded in 1982, IFMA Chicago's mission is to advance the profession of Facilities Management and to support the professional growth and development of facilities managers in the Chicago land area.  Provides programs that advance our members' professional education,  Creates networking and information sharing opportunities,  Fosters the attainment of CFM designation, acting as an information resource, promoting synergy between professional and associate members,  Recognizes members' achievements in the field and championing initiatives that make our members better corporate citizens (e.g., sustainability and community service initiatives.)

Membership in IFMA – Chicago Region  Membership Types  Professional: 189 FM practitioner  Associate: 107 Company representative or solutions provider  Young Professional years old or younger. Limit of 5 years.  Student- 5 Full-Time at an accredited college or university  Retired - 0

Benefits of Membership  Educational Programs- 8 included in dues  Online Member Directory Online Member Directory  Tree Donation  IFMA BUCKS PROGRAM- Annual Live Auction IFMA BUCKS PROGRAM- Annual Live Auction  Referral Incentive- $150 gift card awarded

Get Involved  NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS  Build professional/client network (not a hard selling forum )  Build new personal relationships/friendships  GROW AS A PROFESSIONAL  Educational programs; Mentors/ Mentees and Board BuddiesMentors/ Mentees  CONNECT ONLINE    LinkedIn Group- “Chicago Chapter of IFMA” LinkedIn Group- “Chicago Chapter of IFMA”

Join a Committee!  Associates  Career Services  Communications  Community Service  Hospitality  Membership  Professional Development & Education  Sponsorship  Sustainability

Upcoming Programs  February 19 th Program– Office Ergonomics 101  March 19 th Program- FM and Technology Advancements  March 25 th Facility Tour- CBRE  April 7 th Brainy Bite- Acoustics 101  April 16 th Program- The Art of Networking  May 21 st 3 rd Annual Chicago Golf Outing

Thank you from the Membership Committee & Chicago Chapter of IFMA Board