On Rush Day at NEBFM on June 17, the committees competed to encourage tradeshow exhibitors and attendees to volunteer for the many opportunities with IFMA.
"Committee involvement is a special member benefit of belonging to the Boston Chapter and the best way to create relationships and a network. If you are interested in learning more about a particular committee contact the office and they will connect you with the appropriate chair. Some Committees need volunteers to help with on-going work while others welcome short term volunteers for small projects. Whether you've lots of time or an occasional hour to spare, your involvement is welcome and encouraged!" www.ifmaboston.org/about/join-now/
I have been so fortunate to be a new member of IFMA. Everyone is motivated to help each others success and the success of IFMA bringing together the A/E/C industry professionals. The networking opportunities and knowledge I have learned from the lectures is profound. Not to mention fun.
I am looking forward to the IFMA schoomze cruise. Come join us for a cruise around Boston Harbor. It is breath taking to see the city from the harbor.
You can view the ever changing skyline. See the A/E/C industry growing before our eyes. There will be music,dancing, food and you can not beat the view. I am sure the volunteers who planned the event have a few surprises up their sleeves.
It has been a pleasure to meet and get to know the IFMA members and board of directors. My personal thank you to all my piers I have met along the way. I am usually the one with the camera. So please say hi, I would love to meet you.
If you would like to get out of the office, volunteering is such a fun way to network.

Some of the committees are :
* Emerging Leaders Network: Looking for committee members to help plan programming geared towards A/E/C professionals under 35.
* Marketing & PR: Looking for guest bloggers to cover IFMA events and share information with the membership.
Looking for a series of guest editors for our New England Real Estate Journal monthly columns.
* Golf Committee: Looking for committee members to help promote the event and to sell sponsorships and foursomes.
*Sustainability Committee: Looking for committee members to help plan programming geared towards sustainable building practices.
Annie McEvoy is an associate publisher at the New England Real Estate Journal, Norwell, Mass.