Dear Colleagues,

The San Francisco Chapter of the International Facility Management Association is dedicated to the success of its members by supporting, enabling and promoting the facility management profession through a variety of educational activities and networking opportunities. As we embark in the 2008-2009 fiscal year we will continue to focus on the following key areas outlined in the 2007 strategic plan:

• Membership Marketing, Retention and Mobilization
• Professional Development Programs & Seminars
• CFM Certification
• Student Outreach
• Chapter Communications
• Community Service
• Financial Fitness
• Volunteer Recognition & Succession Planning

The local Facility Management (FM) profession continues to change and evolve and I believe that the future of FM as a profession rests firmly in the hands of facility management professionals, associates and students. As FM professionals we need to be trained, educated and prepared to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The San Francisco Chapter of IFMA can contribute significantly to shaping the future of FM only if we as local FM professionals, associates and students are willing to play a lead role in future of the Chapter.

It is an honor for me to serve as your Chapter President. Facility Management has been very good to me and I want to make sure it only gets better for those who will follow. No one else does or should care more about the future of our profession than we do, so let’s join forces this coming year to ensure a brighter future for ourselves and the FM profession.

Sincerely,

Oscar Gomez, CFM