Host A Retailer2Retailer Event
You can be one of twelve (12) lucky PRSM retailer member companies to host a Retailer2Retailer in 2008/9. This retailer-only event is conducted throughout the US and Canada in a retail member's headquarters. The purpose is to provide a forum for you and your peers to discuss common issues and best practices.
This "FREE" event, sponsored by PRSM vendor members, is a highly effective forum for the exchange of ideas. Hosting this open forum is a tremendous value and a great investment of your valuable time.
If you are interested in hosting a Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Meeting for 2008/2009, please respond to Dina Daniels, Membership Manager, (ddaniels@prsm.com) no later than March 31, 2008.
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Get Involved!
PRSM is in the process of appointing new committees. All volunteers will serve a one year term.
We need your expertise! Without the strong partnership between PRSM and our members, PRSM would not be where we are today. Every effort builds upon the previous one, make PRSM an incredible organization. Your dedication to the retail facilities industry and to the association will definitely take PRSM to the next level.
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Staying Connected
As members of the only association dedicated to retail facilities maintenance, we want to keep you connected with what is happening in the association and help you to evolve in the industry.
Each issue of Shop Talk will give you a tip on how to stay connected with the association and the retail facilities industry.
Tip For March
Attend PRSM2008! April 13-15, 2008. Take advantage of the pre-registration rate of $600 to attend the national conference in Orlando, FL at the spectacular Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. This rate will be good until March 14, 2008, so go online and get your discounted registration today. If you plan to register more than two people from your company after the two have paid $600 the rest will get a discount rate of $400. We have stepped it up a notch and you will be impressed with our educational agenda. We have break out sessions that will provide growth in retail facilities maintenance from the new guy on the block to the seasoned professional. |
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Member Recognition
If you have changed jobs, got a promotion or have received a special recognition let us know and we will post it in the next issue of Shop Talk. Email your news to lwilliams@prsm.com.
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PRSM Speaker Passes Away
PRSM has received word that Marian York, a recently featured speaker, has passed away. She was a speaker at PRSM2007! and at the Regional Conference in Baltimore last August.
Marian was a successful entrepreneur for over 25 years as a leading specialist in corporate communications who took on the hot topics such as leadership, performance, team building, change and balance.
A favorite quote of Marian's: "We teach the things we need to learn."
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Greetings!
Welcome to the March issue of Shop Talk, your monthly e-Newsletter and your one-stop "Shop" to the world of professional retail facilities maintenance management.
There are lots of exciting events coming up. If you haven't signed up for PRSM2008! now is the time so you can receive the best rate. Going on right now is the Board of Directors Elections and Voting for Retailer of the Year and Vendor of the Year. You should have received your ballot yesterday, don't forget to cast your vote. Voting ends on March 14, 2008 for both. |
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Board of Directors Elections
On Wednesday, March 5, the voting membership received the ballot, via email for the Board of Directors for the 2008/2011 Board term. Please take time to click on the link provided, log in with the username and password provided and read about the candidates. You will then have the opportunity to choose two retailers and two vendors for a three-year Board term.
Here's a quick glance at the candidates.
The Retailers nominated are:
Jim Emery-Director of Domestic and Latin America Construction-Collective Brands, Inc.
Glen Jimenez-Store Facilities Manager-The Container Store
Mike Lapointe-Manager, Field Technical Group-Bose Corporation
Adam Rice-Director of Energy and Facility Maintenance-CARQUEST Auto Parts
The Vendors nominated are:
Bruce Falke-National Account Manager-Commercial Fire, Inc.
Ted Mastrucci-President-American Project & Repair, Inc.
Ann Moran-Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, National Accounts-Engineering Excellence, Inc.
Maryella Pegnato-Director of Operations-First Service Networks, Inc.
Mike Rose-CEO-Academy Service Group-Academy Fire Protection
The ballot provides more information on each candidate including a photo. For questions about the voting process call the PRSM Association at 972-231-9810.
Voting is Now Open for Retailer of the Year and Vendor of the Year
It's time to cast your vote for Retailer of the Year and Vendor of the Year.Honor your peers with the most prestigious award PRSM Association can bestow on its members. The Retailer of the Year and Vendor of the Year Award acknowledges outstanding accomplishments in the retailer facility management industry.
Nominees for Retailer of the Year include:
Laura Doan-Director, Facilities & Capital Improvements-Sephora
Lynn Harnishfeger-Manager of Store Repairs-Dollar Tree Stores
Dotty McNally-Director of Facilities Management-Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Nominees for Vendor of the Year include:
Ben Bugajewski-CEO-Bugajewski Facility Services
Carl Nottberg-Senior Vice President of Operations-US Maintenance
Please visit the PRSM Association website at www.prsm.com for more information on the Awards Program. Join us at the PRSM 2008! Awards Ceremony on April 15, in Orlando where we will recognize the winners of the Retailer and Vendor of the Year Award as well as the Outstanding PRSM Volunteer of the Year and the Service Excellence Award winners.
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Register Now!!
Pre-Conference Rate Ends March 14
Retailers Save $150
There are more than 56 hours of education just right for the retail facility maintenance professional at the novice, mid-management and senior management levels. Here is a look at some of the educational sessions offered.
THE FINE PRINT ON BLUE PRINTS
Reading blue prints can sometime be difficult. Our National Conference Session "The Fine Prints on Blue Prints" will help reduce that difficulty. Dr. Edward Wood, from the Everglades University of Florida will discuss the secret that lies in interpreting the fine print of blueprints. Participants in this session will learn to accurately read blueprints, breaking down the language barriers between the project team and the contractors. Professor Wood will take participants a few steps beyond the basics in commercial blueprint reading and provide a comprehensive overview of plan reading components. Participants that attend will receive a CD containing a manual of the blue print reading course that Dr Wood teaches at Everglades University.
Dr. Wood is a distinguished professor and former Department Head of Construction Management at the Everglades University in Florida. He was the recipient of the "Outstanding Instructor of the Year" award, for teaching effectiveness and consistently receives a high student test rate. His expertise is in engineering management, mechanical, electrical and building design, structural analysis, facilities management and architectural review. In addition to his extensive background, Dr. Wood is an expert in the interpretation of blue prints and all phases of construction management.
Make sure to attend SESSION 15 on Monday April 14th at 3:15 p.m. in the St. John rooms 28-29. Dr. Wood will be expecting you!
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON GREEN INITIATIVES
If GREEN is your interest then look no further. We are offering FOUR educational sessions on green initiatives. SESSION 3 at 9:45 a.m. on Monday April 14th is a terrific way to learn about "Climate Change & Energy Management" a green perspective. This session discusses concerns for the environment and the increasing global demands for energy. At this session you will learn the drivers of cost, climate change, energy efficiency and rising capital expenditures influencing the movement to go green.
SESSION 9 at 11:15 a.m. on Monday April 14th has a different perspective on GREEN. At this program, "Retailing Sustainability Programs in Action", you will learn about the commitment that a broad scale of retailers is making to become more ego friendly. This session will help you determine how to actively implement business practices that contribute to turning your stores green.
SESSION 28 at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday April 15th will enlighten you on the importance of "Lighting Sustainability for National Chains" when going green. Find out about sustainability from industry experts as they discussion the importance of having a green lighting strategy for your stores. With changes in the field almost daily, attending this session will help you expand your knowledge in sustainability in lighting. The panel of experts in lighting and equipment manufacturing retail recycling, and lighting design, are there to answer your questions about going green with lighting.
SESSION 32 at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday April 15th looks at flooring when green initiatives are important. This session, "Flooring Materials Positive Impact on Greening Initiatives", looks at the latest product developments that directly impact environmental issues and sustainability. This session also discusses types of green flooring project successes.
Session Recording
Conference Copy Incorporated, will be digitally recording all or part of PRSM's 2008 Annual Conference to make available for our members to purchase during and or after the conference.The price to purchase will be as follows:
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Individual CD's $15, orders of $100 or more will receive a 10% discount.
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The post-conference prices for attendees will $18 per CD. A charge of $2 per CD, $10 maximum, will be added to all orders being shipped. The MP3 CD set (or Multimedia CD set) will be priced at $199 on-site, $299 post conference.
- Members will be contacted by CCI to inform them of the digital recordings at the conference.
- CCI will be advertising the MP3-CD or MMCD on the CCI website .(www.conferencemediagroup.com)
PRSM2008! Presidential Golf Challenge
To sign up for the PRSM Presidents Golf Challenge, first you will need to register for the conference itself. Click here to register for conference.
Once profile information has been input, select the "Special Events" link in the top left hand corner of the screen. A list of options will appear. Add the Golf option to the shopping cart. Proceed to check-out. An email confirmation will be sent immediately.
For information about pairings, golf clubs and rules please click here. |
 Awaken the Leader Within
by Kevin Cashman who will be teaching the workshop "Executive Leadership" at PRSM2008!
Over the past decade, I have closely examined how the principles of authenticity and purpose are manifest in personal growth and leadership development.
I view leadership as a sacred calling to make a life-enriching difference. In my book, Awakening the Leader Within, I tell the story of a CEO named Bensen Quinn (a character based on hundreds of real-life CEOs), who faces a deluge of personal, professional, and ethical crises. As Quinn confronts these defining moments, we learn lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership.
Like many people today, Quinn is shocked to find that he can't answer some of life's biggest questions: Does my life have meaning? Am I making a difference? Is this the life I want to live? Growing as a person, he grows as a leader, becoming more authentic, more purposeful, more determined to add value to his company and community and to create a meaningful legacy.
His story illustrates the great potential that "ordinary" men and women have, to go beyond what is, beyond "this is how we always do things," to create entirely new possibilities.
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RFMP Survey
On Friday, March 7, you will receive a survey via email about the RFMP program. It will take you about 10 minutes to complete This is a very important survey because your input will help direct our efforts with the PRSM Certification Program and help better serve your needs. Please take the time to complete the survey.
Earn Your RFMP Designation
PRSM Association recently launched a certification program created exclusively for retail facility maintenance professionals with at least three years' experience. The Retail Facility Maintenance Professional (RFMP) designation recognizes professionalism, carries an array of career benefits and sets a standard of excellence in the industry.
Join us in Orlando, Florida in April to learn and earn in one great environment - at the PRSM2008! the Complete Facility Management Conference. Our superb educational agenda includes a proctored session for everyone interested in taking the Retail Facilities Maintenance Professional (RFMP) exam, on Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m. and when you pre-register for this special event, you'll receive a special rate to attend the
conference.
For a step by step process for registering to take the exam at conference click here.
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