The Membership Committee’s annual membership drive is underway!

And those who bring new blood to the Central Ohio IFMA Chapter will be paying less for gasoline for their efforts.

Through August, any member who brings a new member to the organization will receive a $25 card for gasoline.

But wait! It gets even better!

Bring in three members and you will receive a $100 gas card!

Joyce Strait, co-chair of the Membership Committee, said, “All that members have to do is invite potential members to our spring and summer events or guide them through the on-line IFMA membership form that can be accessed from the Web site’s home page.

“With so many outstanding programs and events planned for the spring and summer, it shouldn’t be difficult to attract new members to the chapter. With pump prices continuing to rise, I can’t think of a better incentive than free gas for your efforts.”

Certified Facility Manager - The most respected global credential in facility management. Fourteen current members of the Central Ohio IFMA Chapter are among the 3,000 worldwide who have achieved CFM certification, the most respected global credential in facility management.

Chapter members with CFM certification are: Rod Brown (Nationwide Corporate Real Estate), Donna Byrom (MCI/Verizon), Michael Cornett (Ashland), Gene Freeman (Huntington National Bank), Don Fritts (Aetna Building Maintenance), Todd Kise (Grange), Dale Koski (AEP), Brian Lobaugh (COSI),Timothy Mattingly (AEP), Steve McKenzie (Ashland),Matthew Russell (Grange), James Schmelzer (USGSA), Frederick Timm (Relocation Strategies), and Craig Thomas (EPCON Communities)

Chapter members with FMP certification are: Dave Padavana (Bruner Corp.), Thomas Roman (AEP), Richard K. Simms (Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease), Bill Taylor (American Red Cross), and Barry L. Widder (NetJets, Inc.)