FMA Australia VIC Branch News
Melbourne’s November Spring Racing Carnival
I have pleasure in announcing the portfolios of the new FMA Australia VIC Branch committee. The success of the FMA Australia VIC Branch relies heavily on our committee members and their dedication to their roles within the organisation. The current roles of committee members have been allocated as follows:
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Chair & Advocacy
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George Stamas
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Vice-Chair
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Laurie Reeves
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Events
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Derek Wilson, Brent Boyd and Anna Hardwick
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Sponsorship & Charity
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Greg Burnham, Todd Wonnacott and Jennifer Horvath
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Innovation & Best Practice
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Lou La Delfa, Peter Starsunn, Brent Boyd
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Education & Training
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Laurie Reeves, Trish Ferrier and Mike Rowlands
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Membership
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Louise Rowe
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Finance
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Jennifer Horvath
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National Board Representative
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Byron Price
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FM Action Agenda
As WG Vice-Chair, Communications on the FM Action Agenda Implementation Board, I am pleased to provide you with the following update.
The FM Action Agenda represents a unique FM industry collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders. It was established in 2004 by the Australian Government and has followed the 20 point action plan outlined in the 2005 strategic plan Managing the Built Environment, concluding its 36 month implementation phase on 30 June 2008. The remarkable achievements of the FM Action Agenda represent almost a five year journey involving over 100 industry volunteers from more than 50 organisations, some from concept to close.
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“Australia has taken the FM Industry to a new level of recognition with the development and implementation of the FM Action Agenda. The IFMA Foundation proudly supports the ongoing efforts of those committed to this endeavour and embraces their vision for the FM Industry to be the foremost contributor to a productive and sustainable built environment.”
Melissa Van Hagan, CFM - Chair, IFMA Foundation
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The FM Action Agenda’s vision to recognise the contribution that facilities management has made to a more productive and sustainable built environment though improved innovation, education and standards has been achieved. FMA Australia will continue as the custodian of the FM Action Agenda legacy into the future.
To view a copy of the report, click here.
October events
Lunch forum
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Craig Gathercole
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Our October lunch forum proved a popular topic with 126 members and guests attending the event.
Craig Gathercole, Construction Manager for Probuild, presented an insightful overview of the initiatives and challenges associated with the renovation of the Myer store in Melbourne while the premises remained occupied.
Craig discussed the following key issues that Probuild experienced during the project phases:
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the five different buildings that comprised one facility;
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the management of contractors in an operational retail environment;
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the issues they faced with adjoining owners;
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staged handover challenges;
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undertaking a refurbishment on a historically significant building; and
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the trials and tribulations of a construction in a working retail facility.
The feedback following the event was very positive with attendees taking away some good project management information.
Spring Carnival cocktail party
On 30 October, FMA Australia VIC Branch members enjoyed an evening of networking, socialising and fun in honour of Melbourne’s longest running sporting event, the Spring Racing Carnival, at a cocktail party sponsored by ISS Facility Services.
It was great to see the excitement build as participants used play money to place bets with the “bent bookies” and cheer their horses to the finishing post in an authentic racing atmosphere provided by Horse Racing Nights.
I would like to congratulate Michael Burns from The Art Centre who was the lucky overall winner of the trophy and to all the other participants that were lucky enough to win a prize.
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Left to right: Michael Burns, Executive-Facilities, The Art Centre; David Duncan, CEO, FMA Australia; George Stamas, Chair, FMA Australia VIC Branch and Mario Vella-West, National General Manager Strategic Development, ISS Facility Services.
Horse Racing Nights representatives
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Upcoming events
Friday 21 November - lunch forum
Join us at our November FMA Australia VIC Branch lunch to hear Vito Chiodo from the Telstra Property Group present some innovative methods which take corporate real estate management to the next level.
Friday 19 December - Christmas lunch
This year’s FMA Australia VIC Branch Christmas lunch promises to be the event of the year. THE NEW MUSIC MEN will take you on a wacky musical comedy journey with hilarious skits and songs about some of our great Aussie icons. Amazing raffle and door prizes will be up for grabs with all proceeds going to Challenge, Supporting Kids with Cancer. Celebrate the festive season in style while enjoying first class entertainment, great food and excellent company.
This is an event not to be missed. Register now to avoid disappointment.
George Stamas
Chair, FMA Australia VIC Branch
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