CONFERENCE

I write this hot on the heels of the conference, which was held at the American Club in Tai Tam on Wednesday 24 th November.

The first co-organised conference between IFMA HK and HKIFM was attended by over 150 people and the initial feedback we have received about the day was very positive. The wide range of speakers and the diversity of the topics covered ensured there was something of interest for everyone and this was witnessed in the number of questions asked of speakers and the level of discussion afterwards.

We will carefully analyse the feedback forms completed by delegates to ensure our next conference is even better.

Thanks go to Organisation Committee from both IFMA-HK and HKIFM, Tine Yang and Isabel Yuen who co-ordinated the day, the students from VTC who assisted in ensuring the day proceeded smoothly and Messe Frankfurt for their collaboration. Final thanks should also go to the American Club for hosting the event and providing attentive service and good food in a wonderful location.

Photos of the conference will be posted in the next issue of the Chapter Briefing

And that brings us to the festive period and the end of the year. The Board of Directors wishes all Members and Friends a very happy Christmas.

Brian Crockford, Vice President
brian.j.crockford@jpmchase.com

EVENTS

CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY - POSTPONED
Friday 21 st January, 2005
Hong Kong Cricket Club,
Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Hong Kong

The Board has decided to postpone the Christmas party and re-arrange it for a date in mid-late January.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your social diary. We will issue a flyer as soon as the new date has been decided.

The postponement will allow us to celebrate the forthcoming Year of the Rooster. Watch this space!

CFM WORKSHOP 2005

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is the only reliable global standard that recognises the achievements of facility managers. IFMA developed the certification to meet the clear needs of the facility management profession for a designation that would not only help FMs gain additional credibility but also establish increased

global recognition for the profession. The CFM Workshop 2005 is designed for those who are working in the field, would like to learn more about becoming a CFM and find out how to apply for Certification. The workshop will cover the following topics: