The Austin IFMA Newsletter
January 2003
By Priscilla Dannemiller
Austin IFMA Christmas Party
Hats off to everyone involved in coordinating the 2002 Christmas party at the Broken Spoke, especially Julie Sheaffer of our Social Committee. The party was a hit and we had a wonderful turn out. Here are a few party photos!
January Meeting
Dusty Tudor will be giving a presentation about electrical and mechanical outsourcing this Thursday, January 9, 2003. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP today. The deadline is high noon on Monday, the 6th. As senior vice president, Dusty is responsible for Central Texas property management and accounting personnel. This includes approximately 8.0 million square feet of commercial operations and 100 Central Texas team members. His role is to insure the stability of Central Texas operations through continued client and tenant satisfaction. Dusty has successfully transitioned the management of 150 assets totaling over 15 million square feet. He has over 20 years and over $50 million of construction experience. Dusty received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M University in 1980 and entered the property management field by joining Gerald D. Hines Interests in Houston. He joined Transwestern in 1985 and in 1987 he received his Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. Dusty is currently a member of the IREM National Faculty and a member of BOMA International.
IFMA's Management Summit
February 23-25, 2003
Del Lago Conference Center & Resort in Montgomery, Texas
IFMA is pleased to announce the premiere of an important educational and networking event for facility managers seeking to take on a more strategic role in their organizations. The Management Summit will assist FMs in developing essential strategic leadership skills. Opening with a golf tournament and networking reception, the conference follows with a day and a half of educational programming covering these topics:
· Business ethics
· Diverse demographics in the workplace
· Energy
· FM core competencies
· Leadership
· Security
· Sustainability
· Technology
For more information and to register online, please visit 222.ifma.org, email events@ifma.org or call +1-713-623-4362. IFMA Members $350, Nonmembers $450, Golf Tournament $100
If you are interested in carpooling with another Austin IFMA member, please contact Jim Coles via email for more information.
2003 Austin IFMA Golf Tournament -- Title sponsor:
The 2003 Austin IFMA Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 28, 2003, at the Hills Country Club. This years sponsored charity will be Meals on Wheels. There will be a 1:30 shotgun start with boxed lunches served before. Dinner will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in becoming a golf tournament sponsor may contact Charles Dixon, the Golf Tournament Chairman, cdixon@cbrichardellis.com for additional information. Sponsorship levels are as follows:
| Type of Sponsor | Number Available | Cost of Each |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Sponsor | 2 | $1,500 |
| Gold Sponsor | 2 | $1,000 |
| Hole Sponsor (1st & 10th holes) | 2 | $500 |
| Hole Sponsor | 16 | $250 |
| Longest Drive | 1 | $200 |
| Closest to the Pin | 2 | $100 |
| Hole-in-One | 1 | $100 |
| Beverage Carts | 4 | $250 |
Congratulations!
Dr. James Truchard and Jeff Kodosky of National Instruments were recently inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame!
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