January 2019

President's Message

A top 5 list of things to know for the New Year:

1. Would you like to be the next Waterboy (or girl)? Learn more about water at the AO Smith tour on January 15th.
2. If your New Year's Resolution is additional training, keep an eye out for additional courses coming up from IFMA.
3. Check out the lunch & learn at HGA Architects on February 21st.
4. It's never to early to start spring cleaning, think about getting organized for the New Year.
5. Barley & Hops Fan- be sure to attend the February 28th recruitment event at Milwaukee Brewing.

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Upcoming Events

Tour of A.O Smith

January 15, 2019
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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A.O. Smith
11000 W Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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A.O. Smith has maintained a corporate research team since the 1920s and has occupied its current research facility on the city’s northwest side since 1984. 

The new research center will include water heating and boiler performance test labs, water treatment labs, an air test lab, as well as a number of specialized development labs. In addition, the new research center will have a prototype lab that can build product prototypes, test fixtures and other equipment.

Sponsored By:     

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New Member Recruitment Event - Milwaukee Brewing Co.

February 28, 2019
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Milwaukee Brewing Co.
1128 N 9th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
https://mkebrewing.com/
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Bring a Facility Manager to Work Party!  Please join the SEW IFMA Membership Committe this February and invite a prospective Professional Member to be your guest.  The evening will include a tour of the Milwaukee Brewing Co. and a beverage or two, of course.  Three opportunities are availble for Tabletop Exhibitors to promote their businesses.  Each attendee will recieve a punch card that will enter them into a drawing for prizes.  There are also some prize incentives for recruiting a New SEW IFMA Member.  Space is limited, so REGISTER TODAY!

      

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In Case You Missed It

2018 SEW IFMA Holiday Party

A hearty Thank You to one and all who helped to make this year’s IFMA Holiday Social and Auction a great success!!  All of our auction donors were very generous this year in their gifts and we had some amazing auction items brought to the table (literally).  Bidding was boisterous and special thanks to all our auction winners for their generosity, which raised $3140.00 to benefit the Penfield’s Children Center in purchasing an item from their Wish List for the use of their children.  This could be either the Rifton Small Supine Stander or Tumble form chairs.  Both provide support for the children while working with their physical therapists.

Many hours went into organizing this annual event from both the Service Committee and the Special Events Committee.  Their time and commitment to SEW IFMA is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,                                                                   

Your SEW IFMA Service Committee

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Service Opportunities

Service Opportunity/Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Volunteers are needed to serve dinner at Milwaukee Rescue Mission on Wednesday, January 23rd from 3:30pm - 6:00pm.  Join other Chapter members for a rewarding experience.

Advance registration is required.  Thank you!

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Service Opportunity/Milwaukee Rescue Mission

February 20, 2019
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Milwaukee Rescue Mission
830 N. 19th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
https://milmission.org
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Volunteers are needed to serve dinner at Milwaukee Rescue Mission on Wednesday, February 20th from 3:30pm - 6:00pm.  Join other Chapter members for a rewarding experience.

Advance registration is required.  Thank you!

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Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn February 21st 2019

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FM Forum

The Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of IFMA invites you to participate in the FM Forum. Take advantage of the knowledge and experience of your fellow members.  Open conversations and ask questions. This chat format has recently been added to the website and we invite you to engage with other SEW IFMA members and share.

http://sewifma.org/forum

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Platinum Sponsors

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Gold and Silver Sponsors

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Get involved -- join a committee!

Program Committee members help plan educational programs, building/construction site tours, and a number of social events throughout the year.  Members meet bi-monthly, currently at Moe’s Irish Tavern on Highway 100 and Bluemound.  We brainstorm and coordinate new events/tours.  Typically each member is assigned to coordinate an event.  Currently along with our monthly programs, planning is in the works for our annual Member Appreciation Event in October at Veloce Go Cart Racetrack and Point Burger Bar.  The Programs Committee is a great way to get involved and meet our members along with the opportunity to have a say in our Chapters future events.  

Please contact Brett Heikkila, Program Chair if interested in joining the Programs Committee: bheikkila@buildingservice.com

The SEW IFMA Education Committee is charged with providing educational opportunities to all the members of SEW IFMA through educational programs, student scholarships and member professional development. It will work to ensure that the member educational and certification needs are met.

Please contact Tyler Yaudas, Education Chair, if interested in joining the Education Committee:  tyler.yaudas@pauldavis.com

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General Membership Announcements

Please Welcome our SEW IFMA New Members:

Robert Baas - Inpro Corporation

Robert Burns - FacilityNow, Inc.

Dan Glidden - Sebert Landscape

John Hinz - Constellation New Energy - Gas Division, LLC

Christopher Johnson - Rockwell Automation

Brian Mahlendorf - Tegrete

Michael Olexa - JLL

Bobbie Peters - Briotix Health, LP

Tim Stepanski - Custom Service Hardware, Inc

Melissa Wilson - Office Furniture Resources

Marty Young - Baird

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 and get LinkedIn!

Follow the Chapter on Social Media!

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/sewifma
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IFMASEWI/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1088067

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