P.O. Box 44008 Madison, WI 53744-4008
Tel.- 608.848.1960 Fax- 608.848.9266 Web Site: http://www.ifmadison.org
Meeting Minutes
IFMA Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting of October 11, 2011
Attendees: Dani Michels; Matt Darga, Ron Rowe, Emily Rowe, Patty Sweitzer, Brian Hoffman,
Cheryl Weisensel, Jim Zirbel
Item #1: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. at J.F. Ahern Co., 4247 Argosy Court
Item #2 Officer Reports
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Secretary (Patty Sweitzer)
It was noted that the May 2010 and January 2011 minutes are incorrect on the website,
also will to amend last month meeting minutes to reflect that the golf outing sponsorship dollars
are not caught up.
Cheryl and Jim approved minutes
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Treasurer (Cheryl Weisensel)
CFM class – no record of payment for a few attendees, book outflow, then we can get a final
accounting number
Golf Outing – still waiting for some sponsors
Management seminar – strongly argues against credit cards; so moved!
HQ recommends - a six month gross revenue, a goal all chapters should try to meet. It was
discussed whether this should be noted in the by-laws or if we should create a bench mark
sheet. Dani ask Cheryl and I to create a document to be presented to the board at next
month executive meeting.
Audit our financials – it was suggested we have an outsider perform an audit. HQ was
mentioned as a resource to assist us. Ron Rowe’s wife is an accountant and we may reach
out to her to assist.
Jim and Dani motioned
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VP (Mike Schwartz)
Mike was not in attendance today. It is his birthday.
He continues to work on the chapter accord with the other WI chapters. They have a draft.
They also opened a joint checking account at the UW Credit Union. Milwaukee contributed
$1500.00.
Mike also will be drafting a WWP attendance list.
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Immediate Past President (Jim Zirbel)
Next month agenda “What’s your story 15 minute elevator speech writing”
Jim asked the board, if they would consider giving a small nominal donation in Charlie Claar
name. The family is requesting that anyone interested in making donations send them to the IFMA
Foundation's Accredited Degree Program, "in honor of Charlie Claar." Included in the meetings is an
article from HQ web site IFMA remembers.
The chapter donated a Cheese basket for the IFMA gala event at WWP.
Ron Heller declined IFMA WWP Registration – Jim will see if 2nd in line is interested.
Jim is considering purchasing a LCD projector from the UW swap shop to be used at our
monthly luncheons at the Sheraton so we don’t incur fees.
IFMA – MADISON
MAKES YOUR BUILDING WORK
P.O. Box 44008 Madison, WI 53744-4008
Tel.- 608.848.1960 Fax- 608.848.9266 Web Site: http://www.ifmadison.org
IFMA Remembers Charlie Claar
30 September 2011—Claar was an accomplished educator, engineer and IFMA statesman
IFMA members and staff were saddened to learn of the passing today of Charles N. Claar, CFM, CFMJ, PE, IFMA Fellow.
Claar was an accomplished educator, engineer and IFMA statesman who devoted his professional life to engineering and
facility management, serving these professions with distinction for more than 50
years.
Members of the IFMA family will remember his many contributions to the association.
Claar joined IFMA as a member in 1987 and was affiliated with the Central
Pennsylvania Chapter, where he went on to serve as chapter president and vice
president. By 1993, Claar was on IFMA's international board of directors, where he
played an integral role in introducing the association's Accredited Degree Program
standards, which recognize quality facility management programs at colleges and
universities around the world.
Claar joined the IFMA staff as director of research in 1995, where he helped increase
IFMA's presence and standing in the built environment professional community
through numerous research initiatives. In 2000, he began serving as IFMA's vice
president of professional development, a role in which he helped grow the Certified
Facility Manager credential globally and establish it as the premier designation for
facility professionals.
Claar joined the IFMA Foundation board of trustees in 2004 and over the next four
years served as secretary/treasurer and vice chair. Under his leadership on the IFMA
Foundation board, the Foundation took over the responsibilities of recognizing and
accrediting facility management Accredited Degree Program schools.
Claar had a lifelong passion for education and mentorship, and most recently, he served the IFMA Foundation as director of
academic affairs. He enjoyed traveling the world, meeting with educators and students, and ensuring the future of the
profession by building an awareness of facility management and the Accredited Degree Program. In his time as director of
academic affairs, he greatly expanded the number of internationally accredited schools. Today, colleges and universities in
Australia, Austria, Canada, China, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States are accredited, in
large part due to Claar's outreach efforts.
Beyond IFMA, Claar was a man of diverse interests. Being a Pennsylvania State University alumnus, he was a fanatical Penn
State sports fan, and was at one point awarded a coveted "Nittany Lion" statue from the athletic department for his volunteer
efforts.
He was also an avid model railroad engineer who built detailed working railroad displays in his basement and backyard.
Claar's father had been a police officer who worked for the Pennsylvania railroad, and Claar grew up around the tracks. He
loved riding trains and was an encyclopedia on trains and railroads.
Claar was also a World War II history buff, stemming from his interest in his uncle, who was shot down in a B-17 Flying
Fortress in the European Theatre of WWII. Claar enjoyed reading extensively of historical accounts of the war.
Many people, however, will remember Claar most for his passion for education, mentorship and outreach. He served as a
professor at Penn State for nearly two decades, where he was a mentor to students studying architecture, engineering and
facility management. He was a tireless advocate for FM education, degree programs and scholarships for deserving students.
A memorial service for Claar will be held Oct. 22, 2011, at Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chambersburg, Penn.
The family is requesting that anyone interested in making donations send them to the IFMA Foundation's Accredited Degree
Program, "in honor of Charlie Claar."
IFMA – MADISON
MAKES YOUR BUILDING WORK
P.O. Box 44008 Madison, WI 53744-4008 Tel.- 608.848.1960 Fax- 608.848.9266 Web Site: http://www.ifmadison.org
Claar's contributions to IFMA will be missed, and association members and staff remember him fondly and mourn his passing.
One always knew when Charlie was around — his presence was preceded by a hearty laugh, followed by a big smile and a
firm handshake.
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Talent Scout (Karyn Biller)
No report
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President (Dani Michels)
Synergy Meetings scheduled for October 21st.
(Membership, PR Sponsorship) A champion has been identified for all teams.
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Lunch Bunch (Rob Kritz & Jim Burke)
Not in attendance – but Matt Darga suggested next month we discuss the meal ticket costs
and determine if costs should increase.
 Member Squad (Roberta Montague & Emily Rowe)
Discover IFMA taking shape. It will be held on November 17 th at Tri-North in Fitchburg. The
focus will be on sustainability. It was announced if you bring a non-member facility manager
to the event your name would be entered into a drawing for a fabulous gift.
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Show and Go (Ron Rowe & Jon Schneider)
"What Do Financial Statements Mean to Facility Managers?" by Rick Perrin of B2B CFO is the
October luncheon
No Tour in October due to World Work Place
 Board of Education (Cindy Torsveidt & Kyle Roux)
Not in attendance. Update below
GOAL: Provide quality education programs to professional members
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Monthly sessions or “circles of excellence”
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Program list to send out with topics and presenters so that individuals can register or place
the session on their calendar in advance.
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Programs to act as a series related to core competencies for FMP CFM maintenance points.
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Classes will be monitored by Kyle or Cindy
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Classes will be in conference rooms reserved by Cindy or Kyle in their various facilities that
they manage.
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Classes will be held in early afternoon 4:00 pm ?? – hoping to get better attendance
Core Competencies and ideas for topics:
Real Estate –
Operations and Maintenance – 2010 Wisconsin Code Review Update
Technology – Building Information Modeling
Project Management – Integrated Project Delivery
Sustainability – Partner with SFP team
Questions:
IFMA – MADISON
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P.O. Box 44008 Madison, WI 53744-4008
Tel.- 608.848.1960 Fax- 608.848.9266 Web Site: http://www.ifmadison.org
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What is the annual budget for education?
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There was a survey completed about a year ago regarding topics, can we resurvey only
professional members?
Next
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Steps:
Identify core topics and look for speakers
Identify budget
Identify locations
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Sponsorship Task Force (Barb Milan & Lorelle Micklitz)
Not in attendance, no update
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News Crew (Jennifer Hardebeck)
Not in attendance. It was noted Brandon will no longer be on the team. He has a new job
and won’t be an IFMA member anymore. Co-Director to be announced.
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IFMA 2.0 (Dick Pearson & Nathan Hanson)
Luncheon RSVP’s through website going better.
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New School (Larry Barton & Tom Riffle)
Not in attendance. No activity over summer. Jim Zirbel attended Skills USA regional event
Lions Camp. He will continue to be the champion for Skills USA.
MATC Curriculum to be approved in the near future.
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Team PR (John Desens & Brian Hoffman)
Building the future, IFMIX
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Birdie Brigade (Kim Keister)
Not in attendance. Need to continue to collect sponsorship monies.
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Community Crew (Chuck Fox)
Not in attendance. The team has been missing in action over the summer. Dani reached out
to Chuck Fox and awaits a return call.
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Sustainability Liaisons (Matt Darga & Leah Samson-Samuel)
Matt Darga did not make conference call, however he feels HQ doesn’t have a purpose or
mission statement.
Possible new brand name: Carbon Crunchers
Leah met with the IFMA Director of Sustainability, Marina Kriticos, and we talked about the
SFC and becoming a Champion to promote SFC for a discount of getting the credential. I will
have a more in depth update after I get myself organized after being gone all last week and
Greenbuild.
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Old Business – Secretary stepped out of meeting for a phone call. Did not record
any updates.
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New Business – Secretary stepped out of meeting for a phone call. Did not record
any updates.
The meeting was adjourned at ???? a.m. with a motion by ????? and a second by ??????? with a
unanimous vote.
IFMA – MADISON
MAKES YOUR BUILDING WORK
P.O. Box 44008 Madison, WI 53744-4008
Tel.- 608.848.1960 Fax- 608.848.9266 Web Site: http://www.ifmadison.org
Respectfully Submitted:
Patty Sweitzer, Secretary
IFMA – MADISON
MAKES YOUR BUILDING WORK