The IFMA Austin News
March 1999 abridged
Jayne Mortensen

IFMA-Austin Association

New Airport News

Ed Garcia opening the meeting on 11 February at the San Francisco Steak House with wide eyes.   We had a fantastic turn out.   We even had 50% of the past presidents' turn out; Earnie, John, Doug, David, Amy, and Joe.   I think they thought they would see the lady on the swing, but our room was on the second floor. Business: Make a date for the golf tournament on April 6th, a Tuesday, at Riverplace. Speaker.   The real reason for the great turn out was the Holland Young's speech on the new airport.   He has been the planner since 1992.   Since it was going to cost the city 1.6 Billion to enlarge Robert Mueller in 1986, spending 680 million to convert Bergstrom AFB was a good deal.   So far, he is under budget, but expects to spend all the money before it's over.   The city cost is 585 million with the rest being spent by vendors.   With the exception of last years growth, the average growth for boarding passengers has been over 6%.   The expected number is 3.1 million passengers and 6 million users per year.   Cargo growth is about 3 times the national average.   The new runways are 12,000 feet and 9,000 feet compared to Mueller's length of 7000.   The old SAC 12,000-foot runway was 300 feet wide. It has been cut to 150 feet to conform to the FAA standards.   Pilots tend to chop the power when the windscreen fills up with runway.   When landing on a 300-foot wide runway, you would be higher in the air, which upsets the stewardesses.   There are 25 gates at the new airport compared with 16 at the old.   There's room for 55 gates.   The 2000 parking spaces are about double the old number.   The prices for food are supposed to be within 10% of the street price. To reduce the peak electrical consumption during the day, they store chilled water in a large thermal storage tank.   The eye level of the people in the tower is 207 feet.   There were 481 hazardous waste sites on the property and it took 55 million to correct them.   The current plan for the old airport is for state office buildings and for a city development.   Holland still expects to be ready for business on 2 May.   In January, 84 of the 139 contracts were complete and the remaining projects were 82% complete.   The two weekends before the opening will be open houses.

By J.R. Howard

1999 Annual Golf Tournament

By Rick Packham

Are you ready to scramble things up!

IFMA-Austin is continuing its tradition of great golf and fun with the annual 1999 Golf Tournament.   Our wonderful Golf Club Partner and Host "River Place" has one of the most prestigious and beautiful courses in Central Texas and is manicured to perfection, just waiting for you to test your skill.

River Place Country Club is located at 4207 River Place Blvd. near the intersection of Hwy 620 and Ranch Road 2222 in Austin.   If you are not familiar with River Place, drive by and acquaint yourself with this fabulous course.

How do you sign up?
Just email Jayne Mortensen for advance reservations.

Do you want to be on the Golf Committee?
This is one of IFMA-Austin's largest events, and we need all the help we can get….or maybe….

Do you want to be a sponsor?
Great, because we need them.   We will have sponsorships for Tee-Box, Beverage Cart and Food.   And each sponsorship will include green fees for one player.   Call Rick Packham at 415-8556 (or email).   He will be please to put you or your advertising dollars to work.

The format of the Golf Tournament will be a 4-person scramble that is handicapped using all players.   Pairings may register individually, as partners or as teams.

Registration and the driving range will open at noon, and the shotgun start will be promptly at 2:00 p.m.

There is will a lot of fun and FOOD! Immediately following the tournament, an hor d' oeuvres buffet will be served.

Please watch your fax machines, e-mail boxes and mail slots for the registration form and explanation of entry fees and tournament specifics.

Come swing into spring with this annual IFMA event.   This tournament has grown with every year, and 1999 is no exception. The nation's number one city for business is also the number one place to play golf!

Please join us!

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

  

Finding Leaders Among Us
by Ed Garcia

The need to develop people is a challenge.   Many of the books that are published always provide insight into what makes a good leader.   The common theme is that the true leaders are the people that surface when the need arises.   This is very evident in sports.   Ask any coach.   The situation determines the leader.   In reality, the real leaders are the people that do the job and very seldom get the credit.   I would like to recognize two people I truly believe are leaders: Jayne Mortensen of the Office Pavilion and Amy Bowman of the Lone Star Girl Scout Council. These two people have given valuable time and limitless energy to make our organization grow to be the best.   But they give more than time, they make things happen.   From begging to get sponsors for the golf tournament to pushing to get articles to make a great newsletter.   And besides doing a great job for IFMA, they are some the best friends a person could hope to make.   I would like each of you to take some of your time to thank Jayne and Amy and get to know them.   You can bet you'll see them at the next program, and they will be amongst the many IFMA members working hard at the Golf Tournament on April 6th.

See you there. Ed.

Swarming Into Spring
By Dr. Bob Davis, B.C.E.

Termite swarming season is almost upon us!   Termites are important because they cause millions of dollars of damage to buildings in Texas every year.   Every spring, these insects release new kings and queens (swarmers) from their subterranean galleries to form new colonies.   This increases termite pressure in Central Texas.   Swarmers have dark bodies and four long many-veined wings of equal length.   Presence of swarmer termites or their dropped wings in a building is a sign of infestation.   Other signs include the presence of worker termites (creamy colored, soft bodied insects), and dried mud or shelter tubes. Wood damaged by subterranean terminates will have dirt embedded in the damaged areas.   If you suspect the presence of termites in your structure or observe damaged wood, call a professional pest control operator (PCO).   They can provide positive identification and viable options for controlling the termite infestation.

Dr. Bob Davis is technical director of ABC Pest & Lawn Services in Austin.

IFMA-Austin Association Manager Resigns

Ann Morgan, IFMA-Austin's Association Executive announced her resignation to the Chapter Executive Committee at the monthly board meeting on Wednesday February 3rd. The effective date is to be established but will be no later than March 30, 1999.   As chapter president, Ed Garcia thanked Ann for stepping forward on little notice when long time IFMA Association Manager Jack Drummond announced his resignation in November.   The position is currently open and the Executive Committee is accepting applications for this part-time paid position.

"A Silent Mouth Is Melodious"

-Irish Proverb

Member Spotlight

Some fun facts about our resident Web Master
J.R. Howard.

Nickname?
  "Jaybird, because of my skinny legs."

Are you morning or evening person?
   "Morning."

What kind of car do you drive?
   "Corvette."

What book did you just finish?
   "Citizen Soldiers by Stephen Ambrose"

If spare time should find you, how would you use it?
   "Working on my Model A or yard-work."

Life Philosophy?
   "Seize the Day." "Plan your day with the idea of accomplishing something."

Austinite since?
   "1987."

Most embarrassing situation this year.
   "Standing by the side of the road with my dead car."

Message to the membership.
   "Make something happen."

J.R. is Facility Manager at Commemorative Brands, Inc.
Welcome New Member

Shelli L. Menegos, RPA, FMA
at CB-Richard Ellis

Thanks for getting involved!
UP ON MY SOAP BOX
by JoAn Reames

The lFMA Leadership Conference last month in Houston was a wonderful learning experience.   All of the IFMA-Austin committee chairs are full of new ideas and ready to put them to work.

As membership chairman, my goal is not only to increase membership but concentrate on membership retention and involvement.   The two go hand in hand.   When a member becomes involved in the activities of an organization, their membership has more value.

The real challenge is member involvement.   We want everyone to know that we NEED YOU! This is your organization, and you only get out of it what you put into it.   We get busy with our real jobs (where we get paid); therefore, when forming committees or when volunteers are needed for the golf tournament or other special events, we sometimes find ourselves relying on those who have helped in the past only because we don't know who else is available UNLESS YOU VOLUNTEER.

Biff Beale with Lee's Carpet has stepped forward and agreed to help on the membership committee.   Biff has been membership chair for ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).   Thank you Biff for your participation. I look forward to working with you.

On the subject of new members, we all know or will meet someone this year who would like to know more about IFMA and its value to them.   Call me at 837-8545 or bring them to the next program.

Please help me make all our visitors and new members feel welcome.   Our monthly meetings are a time to socialize with friends, but please take a moment to let these new folks know we are glad they are attending, and we want them to come back.   I look forward to a great year with you!!!!

JoAn Reames is Membership Chair for IFMA-Austin.

This Month's Program

Recycling Ordinance Changes
CITY CODE SECTION 12-3-171

The City of Austin is changing their ordinance for recycling that affects all business and multi-tenant properties.   Please join us for this presentation from the City of Austin.   If you have over 100 employees...this affects you!
Date: Thursday, March 11th
Time: Registration 11:30
Lunch & Program 12:00-1:00
Where: Old San Francisco Steak House
8709 North IH-35
Cost: $15.00 Members
$20.00 Guests

Please reserve your seat and meal.

Copy the applicable sentence and paste the note to Jan Morgan

I’m going to attend March’s program and will be bringing a guest(s)

I regret I cannot attend March’s program.               E-Mail: Ann

Christy Anderson, IFMA-Austin Member of Balcones Recycling will be providing an overview of services offered to comply with this new city ordinance.

Balcones Recycling & City of Austin Working together on new ordinance

1999 Program

Get Involved!
Be a part of IFMA Austin's
Community Involvement Committee
Phone Tom Cagley at 447-8065 or email
On Your Secretary's Desk

In a continuing effort to keep the chapter informed on the activities of the IFMA-Austin board, every month we will provide you a recap of discussion topics and highlights from our monthly meeting.

Ed Garcia, President, brought the meeting to order by reviewing the chapter goals, and announcing that on Saturday Feb. 13th the Executive Committee is meeting at the lake home (Fish Camp) of Nell Ebright, Education Committee Chair to formalize action steps.   Reports by all committee chairs followed, most notably from Rick Packham, Vice President.   The Golf Tournament Committee which Rick chairs is looking for volunteers and sponsors.   It was announced that Nancy Barody and Julian Morrell will publish the 1999 Membership Directory.   IFMA-San Antonio has expressed a desire to have a joint meeting or program, which was enthusiastically received.   Janice Deer, Awards Chair, is hopeful that our IFMA-Austin News will be considered for award in 1999.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the March Program! Judy Balli, Secretary
Advertise in the IFMA-Austin News
Phone Jayne Mortensen at 472-7300 x 177 or email