April 2002 Committee Reports

Planning Meeting--The Central Ohio Chapter’s annual planning meeting will be held May 1 at NBBJ, 1555 Lakeshore Dr., Columbus.

The meeting, which will include lunch, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will enable members to “identify challenges and make changes to meet the challenges, offer ideas, and to plan how to improve membership service in 2002 and 2003,” according to Stephanie Patton, chapter vice president.

All members are welcome to attend, and “committee members are urged to attend, and board members are expected to attend,” Patton said.  Reservations are necessary and may be made by April 26 by contacting Patton at 232-2030 or at spatton@nbbj.com.

World Workplace Committee (Chair, Stephanie Segall) — World Workplace, the annual gathering of IFMA members, will be in Toronto, Canada, this year from October 6-8.  Central Ohio Chapter members who attend will leave the afternoon of October 4, and return late on October 8 or early on October 9.  Persons interested in attending World Workplace should contact Stephanie Segall by E-mail singercols@aol.com?Subject=Toronto.  Be certain the E-mail is titled “Toronto.”  Members also may acknowledge their interest by returning a fax they will receive later these months.

There is also more detailed information here.

Ken Mulligan and Stephanie Segall, Co-Chairs

A seminar on negotiations procedures and strategies will be offered in June.  Continue to visit the Chapter's Web site for details on the date, location and time.

Co-Chairs, Brittany Hauptman and Michael Milenovic

Mark your calendars NOW for important Chapter events scheduled for May and June.  On May 8 Chapter members will have an opportunity to tour Ohio Stadium, one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of athletics, now in its 80th year as the home of Ohio State University football.   The tour is expected to begin at 5:30 p.m., and reservations will be required at a later date.

Built in 1922, "The Horseshoe" has undergone an extensive three-year renovation, preservation, and expansion project to ensure its longevity for years to come.  Total cost of the renovation project was $187 million. Nearly 80 percent of that figure was covered by the sale of the 82 hospitality suites and the 2,500 club seats on the west side of the stadium. Naming sights gifts and revenue generated from increased ticket sales and concession income is expected to cover the remaining 20 percent. No tax dollars or state or university money was used.

The June event is the 14th Annual IFMA golf outing at Shamrock Golf Course, 4436 Powell Rd.  There will be a four-person scramble, buffet dinner, and drawing for prizes on the patio at the Shamrock when the after the last foursome completes the course.  More details on this event will be available in the coming weeks.