SEW IFMA September Newsletter
President's Message
Dear SEW IFMA Members,
As we step into September, I want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible turnout we had for our 32nd Annual Ken Laga Memorial Golf Outing earlier this month at Ironwood Golf Course. Thank you to all the golfers, volunteers, and sponsors who came together for one of our chapter’s favorite traditions. Beyond the great weather and friendly competition on the links, the day was all about strong connections, fantastic networking, and sharing plenty of good times while directly supporting our chapter scholarship program.
The energy and camaraderie from the golf outing set a high bar, but our momentum across southeastern Wisconsin is not slowing down. Looking at our upcoming calendar, we have some phenomenal opportunities to keep building our community and making a positive impact together:
· Hunger Task Force Farm Service Day: Join us on September 10th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM out at the farm in Franklin. We will be working hands-on to harvest fresh produce for our local community. It is always a rewarding way to give back alongside fellow members, and we would love to see a strong team out in the fields.
· October Fire Safety Event at JM Brennan: Looking ahead to October, we are excited to host our upcoming fire safety and educational event hosted by JM Brennan (located at 2101 W St Paul Ave in Milwaukee). This will be a fantastic session focusing on critical life safety systems, facility protection, and best practices, so keep an eye out for registration details on our website.
· SEW IFMA Holiday Party and Silent Auction: Looking further ahead on the winter calendar, mark your schedule for December 9th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Bucyrus Club in South Milwaukee. It is a wonderful annual celebration featuring our Service Committee’s signature silent auction, so stay tuned for registration updates.
As always, the true heartbeat of SEW IFMA is active member involvement. Beyond attending our networking events and service projects, I encourage you to consider stepping up to serve on one of our committees. Filling a committee member position takes just a few hours each month, yet it is one of the most rewarding ways to expand your professional network, share your expertise, and help shape the future direction of our chapter.
If you are interested in joining a committee or want to share ideas for upcoming educational sessions and facility tours, please reach out to me or any member of the Board.
Thank you for your continued dedication, support, and commitment to our chapter and our community. I look forward to seeing many of you out at the farm this week!
Best regards,
General Membership Announcements
Please Welcome our SEW IFMA New Members:
Kate Allen | Clean Power
Brett Benson | Blingle Premier Lighting
Hugo Cardenas | City of Sheboygan
Jeff Catozzi | Inpro
Ryan Erxleben | Grunau
Matt Kozlowski | Elevated Equipment Rentals
Douglas Majkrzak | Harley Davidson
Ann Mohns | 4M Building Solutions
Sean O'Neill | Secure resources Unlimited
Steve Reimer | Grunau
All members should keep their IFMA Member Profiles CURRENT. Make all member profile updates (email, job, etc.) at IFMA International website. The SEW IFMA Chapter website syncs up with the IFMA International website to update your Chapter profile.
Member Job Board - Remember to visit the Job Board at the SEW IFMA website, where we post Facilities Management jobs. Click here to see the current open jobs posted on our site.
Don't forget to check out our SEW IFMA LinkedIn page!
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Upcoming Events
Join Us At The Hunger Task Force Farm - ROUND 2
September 10, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Hunger Task Force Farm
Help with the harvest and gain a firsthand look at the impactful work being done to fight hunger in our community
Fire Safety Event at JM Brennan
October 22, 2026 | 4:00-6:00pm | JM Brennan
2026 SEW IFMA Holiday Party & Silent Auction
December 9, 2026 | 4:30-7:30pm | The Bucyrus Club
Silent Auction: During November, SEW IFMA Service Committee will be reaching out to solicit donations for the silent auction held during our Holiday Party. If your company is interested in donating or participating in the silent auction, please reach out directly ([email protected] or [email protected]).
BidBeacon will go-live on Friday, December 4, the Friday before the holiday party. We will provide the BidBeacon link at that time so guests can view items and place their bids.
