December 2014 Newsletter...pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too. Future Protection...
Transcript of December 2014 Newsletter...pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too. Future Protection...
December
2014
Newsletter
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please contact The Chapter Admin at [email protected].
President’s Podium
Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukah. Happy Kwanzaa. Good tidings. Happy Holidays. For whichever holiday you celebrate, or for those of you who just enter the winter season, may your days be cheerful and full of family, friends and good food! Take the time to think of those less fortunate and if you have an opportunity, donate your time or talent (or bring an unwrapped toy to the Holiday Party on December 9 for Toys4Tots). As a reminder, the holiday party is a week away – be sure to register in advance!!
I want to take a moment to remind you that KCIFMA exists to provide programs and education to our members. We have great committees who work diligently to provide monthly programs and ad hoc events that will appeal to your interests, but are ALWAYS interested in your ideas. Please email [email protected] with any thoughts and suggestions you may have. Tours, educational opportunities, expert panels…anything you would like to see happen or learn more about is fair game.
It’s also getting to the time of year to think about scholarships. Are you or one of your children attending college to get a degree related to FM? Apply for a KCIFMA scholarship and get help with the costs. Are you trying to attain your SFP, FMP, or CFM? Apply for a KCIFMA scholarship and remove some of the burden. We raise money every year at our annual golf tournament for this specific purpose. Don’t be shy – apply!
Tip of the month courtesy of the American Red Cross:
Preventing Frozen Pipes Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations:
Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer's or installer's directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.
Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve"
or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action
Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.
To Thaw Frozen Pipes
If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.
Future Protection
Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
Pipes can be relocated by a professional if the home is remodeled.
Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
For more information, please contact a licensed plumber or building professional.
I look forward to seeing you on December 9!!
Thank you, Michele Gregg, CFM, SFP │ KCIFMA President │ [email protected]
Join your KCIFMA friends on Tuesday, December 9th for evening of food, drinks, networking and overall merriment!
- We will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and libations while DJ_FM entertains us with harmonious sounds.
- Fantastic give-a-ways will be going on throughout the event
-Bringing an new and unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots will ensure your full enjoyment.
(each toy donated = a raffle ticket !)
Advance Registration Required online by 11PM on 12/4
One H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105
Tuesday, December 9
6PM - 9PM
Our fantastic gala would not be possible without the help of our wonderful sponsors:
Welcome to our Chapter’s
Newest Members Carrie Ballard
CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc. Courtney Pals, MBA HarenLaughlin Restoration
Jason Powel, LEED AP Design Mechanical Inc.
How can KCIFMA members leverage their membership for the budgeting process? Many of you professionals are completing or revising your annual budgets. This is a great time to involve KCIFMA Associates in your research. Associates represent 1/3rd of our membership, and are the ones that support the chapter through participation in Committees, donations for events such as the golf tournament and holiday party, and through the formal sponsorship program that generates revenue for the Chapter.
Please use the link on our website (http://kcifma.com/contacts7.cfm)
to see who has made the commitment to Facility Management, and invite them to submit proposals you can use to support your budgeting process. I know our Associate members will appreciate the opportunity, and will respect your need to have confidential documentation that assures fiduciary compliance.
Benefits of IFMA Membership
IFMA membership gives you the industry information, professional interaction and essential resources necessary to remain competitive.
IFMA represents the most connected community of facility managers in the industry, and our community grows stronger each year.
As a member of IFMA, you have access to benefits, contacts, resources and opportunities, all geared toward strengthening your knowledge,
skills and confidence. IFMA is dedicated to supporting you throughout your career. The entire Association-from Headquarters to individual
members-is ready to help you grow, both personally and professionally.
GOLF Anyone?
Yes it might seem to be a bit early to be thinking about golf…. seeing as we have just barely finished digesting our Thanksgiving dinners and with Christmas only being a few weeks away. However shortly after ringing in the New Year we will begin planning for the next KCIFMA Golf Outing which will once again be held in June of 2015!
This past years outing was a grand success with 93 golfers and 7 pro-drinkers/amateur golfers taking the course at Drumm Farm to raise money for the Kansas City Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Over $7,000.00 dollars was raised and great weather and a good time was had by all!
Events like this take many hours of planning and preparation and the golf committee will begin meeting in early February of 2015. Would you like to help out and have some fun in the process? If you would like to be on the Golf Outing Planning Committee please e-mail us at [email protected] or call Sam Davidson @ 816-943-3740 .
We would also like to once again say Thank You to all of the Corporate Spon-sors who chose the golf package and to all the Hole, Beverage and Special Event Sponsor’s from last summer’s golf outing! They are as follows:
Remember the success of this chapter event and the KCIFMA Scholarship Fund depends on your support. Please help us further the field of Facility Management and have some fun in the process! Happy Holiday to All!
Sincerely, Sam Davidson, CFM – Golf Committee Chair
Corporate Sponsors Event Sponsors
Image Flooring / Tandus Platinum Signature Landscaping Hole Sponsor
Source Building Systems Platinum Treat America Hole Sponsor
Mid-Continental Restoration
Platinum Phoenix Restoration Drink Cart Sponsor
Mission Electronics Inc. / Sharp
Gold Snowmen of KC Hole Sponsor
HarenLaughlin Restoration Gold ServePro of Olathe Hole Sponsor
Interface Flooring Gold Service Master DSI Party Porch Sponsor
Millicare Gold Woodley Building Maintenance
Hole Sponsor
DMC Service, Inc. Gold
Turner Constriction Silver
Herman Miller / John A. Marshall
Silver
Lankford & Associates Bronze
Date Time Event Name Location
12.09 6:00 - 9:00 PM
KCIFMA Annual
Holiday Party
H&R Block
01.20 11:30 - 1 PM
Monthly Program Meeting
Mold Remediation: When to Take Action
Hunt Midwest Caves at TLE
02.05 11:00 - 12 PM
Webinar: The Impact of Facility Management
Technology on Sustainability
www.ifma.org
02.17 11:30 - 1 PM
Monthly Program Meeting
Negotiation and Body Language
TBA
03.04 11:00 - 12 PM
IFMA Member Webinar: BEX Tutorial and
Instructions to Access 2011 Cost Analysis Study
www.ifma.org
12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
KCIFMA Annual
Holiday Party
TBA
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Options - Become a Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze Corporate Sponsor and pick and choose your level of sponsorship and the benefits your company will receive the
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Benefits - Prominent company logo recognition on KCIFMA website, free annual
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Please Contact Kristin Stanberry with questions
(816) 783-8151 │[email protected]