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AFE Silicon Valley Chapter Lunch & Learn: PG&E’s New Time of Use Pricing Plan, and Ways to Reduce Commercial Electric Costs Thurs., Jan. 24 11:30 am–1:30 pm Location:
Echelon 550 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 Cost: $15 AFE Members; $25 Guests; $5 Student members To Register: www.acteva.com/go/ afe_silicon_valley
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Jan. 24 – PG&E’s New Time of Use Pricing Plan Wayne Wiebe, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions Director at Echelon will talk about ways to reduce your commercial electric bill. The presentation will cover current rate structures and changes we can expect shortly. He will also cover strategies within the rate structures like demand response and demand management. Make your reservation now!
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AFE Silicon Valley Chapter 39
Holiday Party There is still time to sign up for the AFE Silicon Valley Holiday Party. In addition to fine wine and great company, Bob Adamo and the AFE Board will share some of their successes of the past year. Members and guests are welcome for a festive evening of wine, heavy appetizers and networking. You might even win a door prize! The grand prize is an iPad Mini!
AFE SV Chapter Holiday Party: Thurs., Dec. 13 6–9 pm Location:
Picchetti Winery 13100 Monte Bello Rd Cupertino,CA 95014 Cost: $50 To Register: www.acteva.com/go/ afe_silicon_valley
AFE Kickoff Meeting January 9 at Linkedin, “Getting More Engaged” The kickoff meeting of the Silicon Valley chapter of AFE will be held on January 9, 2013 at Linkedin, leader in social media, located in Mountain View. Two accomplished subject experts will talk on “Getting More Engaged,” a topic that can set the tone for the new year calling for more active participation at the workplace. This presentation will cover the challenge of increasing engagement of employees in general and facility professionals in particular through social media, environment, policy and technology. Adony Beniares, CFM, Senior Facility Manager for Linkedin, will talk on the role of social media in enhancing the experience and careers of facility professionals and why getting more engaged is almost a necessity.
Candice Balobeck, CFM, LEED Green Associate, Solutions Design Manager and Workplace Strategist. Cisco Systems, will share a case study of Cisco’s Connected Workplace to show workers engagement through environment, policy and technology. Attendees will get a close view of Cisco’s connected workplace, how it was implemented and what lessons were learned. A cocktail reception will follow the program.
AFE Silicon Valley Chapter 39 January Event Wed., Jan. 9 5:30–7:30 pm Location:
2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043
This event is sponsored by Linkedin and Impec Group.
Cost: $25 AFE Members; $35 Guests; $10 Members of Student AFE Chapters
Make your reservations online today at www.acteva.com/go/ afe_silicon_valley.
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November-December 2012
Message from the Outgoing President
What a Great Year ford’s Stem Cell Research For the last two years I Building, SVTC, Marvell and have had the honor to be Brocade) that have helped to the president of the Silicon broaden our understanding of Valley Chapter of the AFE. the advances and demands of As some of you may know, our profession. I entered the industry in 1980 and worked for Eric Bob Adamo, President Bergtraun who was at that • We have had eight great eduof AFE Silicon Valley cational Lunch & Learn meettime also president of the Chapter is President ing promoting the professional AFE (previously called the of Technical Builders development of our members in Campbell AIPE). I joined the AIPE back on a variety of topics from in 1980 and was a member commissioning, to LEED, to for a number of years. What energy efficiency, cooling towis very refreshing is that the er systems, accessibility, buildcore philosophy back then was ing automation systems, all of to enhance the careers of its which affect our industry and members with an emphasis on profession. learning and also supporting and nurturing new students enter- • We launched a Sponsorship ing the workforce in the FaciliProgram where our vendor ties profession. I never thought members were able to highthat someday I would carry the light their company at monthtorch and further the vision. ly events and via newsletter articles and ads, which also It takes goals and a vision to get helped support our chapter. where you want to go person-
• We extended our reach to our local universities and added Santa Clara University to our list of student chapters. • We had our first annual Golf Classic which was a great success and helped support our chapter’s financial needs. My two-year tenure is up and it’s time for me to pass the torch to a new president. I am proud to announce that Raffy Espiritu will be taking over as president on Jan 1. Raffy is highly regarded in our industry. He has decades of industry experience, was the past president of IFMA, is a true leader, and also a great person. Raffy has been instrumental in our chapter’s success, and the transition will be seamless. I will remain on the Board in a special projects role. I will manage the 2013 golf tournament and support the Board any way I can as an active member. It’s been an honor to serve all of you and I wish all our members great success in the coming year.
ally, but it isn’t as easy when you set these goals for an organization. At the beginning of 2012, the Board set some lofty goals that set out to change the direction of the chapter. I steered the ship, but the fact that we accomplished everything on the list was due to the creativity, experience and knowledge of everyone on the Board. It was the synergy factor that made one plus one equal three. I am so very proud of the fact that our Board, of highly regarded industry professionals who are also some of the best people you would ever want to meet, has accomplished more in the last two years than some groups would accomplish in ten.
• We held a 50th anniversary Day with a Facilities Professional event at Adobe and had student participants from SJ State, Cal Poly, Cal Maritime, Sincerely, and Santa Clara University
• Over this last year we have had the opportunity to visit various state of the art facilities (including NASA, Stan-
• We launched a new easy to use website
• We have also had exciting social events that have provided for opportunities to meet and network with industry peers – the people who best understand the challenges of our industry. • On a national level, we won Best Newsletter (3 times), Best Membership Marketing, and Chapter of the Year • Membership in our chapter increased by 30%
Bob Adamo, President AFE Silicon Valley Chapter, 2011-2012 • 408-370-6080
Volunteers!
If you would like to get involved with the AFE, there are always small tasks available. Help out the Programs Chair, Professional Education Chair, Marketing Chair, Communications Chair... you get the idea. Turn to page 11 and call one of the Board members.
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Message from the Incoming President
Bringing the Chapter to the Next Level By Raffy Espiritu, President of AFE Silicon Valley Chapter for 2013 The record of three awards of excellence received by our chapter in 2012 is a testament to the outstanding stewardship of President Bob Adamo and the unflinching support of the Board in executing programs and services to benefit the members. When I joined the chapter two years ago, I saw the enormous challenges ahead especially in the areas of membership development and strengthening the financial base of the organization. Part of the strategy was to launch strong education and communication programs as these can serve as magnets for members to join and more importantly keep their membership. With a healthy and growing membership base, sponsors are more than willing to support the chapter’s goals as they can be better reciprocated for their generosity with happier members. The chapter is to be lauded for succeeding in infusing a new sense of vigor and dynamism in the volunteer base, launching a very effective education program, organizing remarkable tours and educational Lunch & Learn sessions all throughout the year. Credit goes primarily to Alex Mandrusov for almost single-handedly managing the Lunch & Learn program and the Programs Committee headed by Melissa Mason and Jennifer Farmer (who joined the committee later in the year) who arranged meetings and tours in prominent facilities in Silicon Valley. The sponsorship program which I initiated and the golf tournament spearheaded by Bob Adamo proved to be significant factors in boosting the chapter’s coffers. Our communications program was world class with Carole Lucido and Michael Bukay staying on course producing newsletters and video programs that deliver content and timely information to our members. Our Treasurer Michael Bordoni was most helpful keeping our books up to date and our expenses tight as we continue to manage our meager resources in a prudent way. What cannot be underestimated is the power of Stan Nakaso who worked closely with Melissa in ensuring that our ties with the universities remain strong and vibrant. And true enough, the event proved to be a success, something that we expect to be the case in the new year and years after that. Lastly, the spirit and enthusiasm of Jim Elder was very prevalent all throughout the year despite the on and off health condition that affected his active
involvement in the chapter’s affairs. Personally, I derived my greatest inspiration from Jim whom I consider as a mentor and a friend. Bob’s leadership proved to be strategic in his ability to attract new talent in the persons of Jennifer Farmer, Zach Denning, Steve Woods, Michael McCormick and Leonard Liang. I have no doubt that the strong foundation that we have established under Bob’s leadership will help sustain the momentum of growth as we enter the new year. With Bob’s pledge to continue playing a strategic role in the Board and the unbridled support of our outstanding volunteers, I humbly accept the honor of leading our chapter to the next level.
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An Opportunity too Good to Miss AFE Board Members were recently contacted by West Valley College with an opportunity for training for facility workers, offered for FREE. The idea is to train workers for promotions and advancement and it is paid for by a state program called Employee Training Panel. AFE Silicon Valley Chapter President Bob Adamo,VP Raffy Espiritu, and Student Chapter Liaison Stan Nakaso selected a number of courses that they thought would appeal to AFE members. (See page 7 for course overviews.) The courses they chose were in: • Energy Management • Advanced Lighting Controls (CalCTP) • Construction Management and Green Building practices • OSHA Safety • Solar Site Planning Patricia Call is the Interim Director of the Workplace Learning Resource Center, and David Esmaili is Director of Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy (ATTE) Center at West Valley College. According to Patricia, the courses will be offered at nights and on weekends to allow students to continue their day jobs. The location of the classes may be at West Valley or at training centers, local businesses, or even chamber of commerce conference rooms.
“We would like to get the word out about this training. We want it to work with the community so that everyone interested can take advantage of it,” said Patricia. Patricia and David explained that this program is targeted at workers who are already employed as well as the unemployed who need new training for a new job. Their goal is “to find interested students and train them so that they will be able to do their jobs better,” said David. In addition to working with the AFE, they are
West Valley College 14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 www.westvalley.edu working other groups including PG&E, the Goodwill, Veterans groups, IFMA and others. Although the program has not yet been funded, and the list of classes and curriculum has not been finalized, classes are scheduled to begin in April 2013. The list of classes offered by the Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Center include Transportation: Commute Alternatives Intelligent Transportation Energy: Energy Efficiency Energy Management Energy Audit HVAC Advanced Lighting Control Lighting Technician
West Valley College is introducing a new program to help workers get FREE training to qualify for better jobs in the facilities industry. Classes are slated to begin in April 2013.
Geographic Information Science (GIS): Intro. to GIS and GPS 3 Intro. to Desktop GIS Spatial Analysis for GIS Cartographic Design for GIS Database Design and Management for GIS Renewable Energy: Solar Thermal Solar PV Weatherization Window Film Technology Sustainability: LEED Prep OSHA Waste Management Water: Water Conservation Wastewater For more information on the courses specifically selected for AFE members and those working in the facilities industry, see page 7. If you have questions on the courses or the program please contact Patricia Call at (408) 741-2526. For updates on the program, visit www.westvalley.edu/atte.
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November-December 2012
Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for a Safe and Prosperous New Year Thank you for being a Member of the Association for Facilities Engineering! from the AFE Silicon Valley Chapter 39 Board of Directors
November-December 2012
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Are you ready to… Advance your Career in the Energy Sector? Energy Management (36 hours)
An introductory course on Electricity, Energy Auditing and Renewable Energy; this course focuses on energy concepts and energy auditing skills for residential and commercial markets. Students learn to conduct energy audits and use diagnostic instruments to gather energy efficiency data, compute energy use and building performance, and prepare energy profile reports.
Home Energy Audit Lab (36 hours) CALCTP (50 hours)
California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP) certifies state general electricians in the proper design, installation and commissioning of advanced lighting control systems with the intent of increasing the use of lighting controls; including: dimmers, sensors, relay modules and communicationbased control devices.
Offered as a follow-up course to Energy Management to prepare students to work in the Residential Energy Efficiency Field; this lab-course provides hands-on experience with various tools used to evaluate building envelopes and HVAC systems, as well as training on corrective measures to improve energy efficiency. Tools used include: Duct Tester Systems Multi-gas Detectors, Infrared Cameras, and Blower Door Systems.
Solar PV Site Design (24 hours)
Training focuses on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) components and systems, site analysis, design tools, and customer relations topics such as rebates, permitting, jurisdictional issues, tax incentives and other key skills needed in solar site planning. Hands-on labs with solar assessment tools and energy consumption data are offered to provide the skills needed to get a job or advance in the solar industry.
or… Advance Your Career in the Construction Sector! Introduction to Green Building (32 hours)
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand green building as it applies to residential, commercial and other buildings; this interdisciplinary course uses hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, readings, discussions, fieldwork and take-home assignments to engage students in understanding and applying important green building concepts.
OSHA 10 (10 hours)
Focused on hazard awareness and avoidance, course topics include: Introduction to OSHA; OSHA Focus Four; Fall Protection; Electrical, Struck by, Caught between, and Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment; and Health Hazards in Construction. Additional electives may be included for industry specific needs. Students will earn a lifetime OSHA 10 Certification.
OSHA 30 (30 hours)
OSHA 30 includes all of the required topics listed for OSHA 10 (above) along with Stairways and Ladders. Additionally, numerous electives are available to create a comprehensive course that meets the needs of individuals needing the OSHA 30 Certification. Electives include, but are not limited to: Fall Protection, Subpart M; Electrical, Subpart K; Fire Protection and Prevention; Control of Hazardous Energy; Powered Industrial Vehicles; Confined Space Entry; Material Handling; Hand and Power Tools; Scaffolds; and/or Excavations. Students will earn a lifetime OSHA 30 Certification.
Project Management (40 hours hours))
This course covers project management fundamentals, which include: deliverables, stakeholders, risks and conflict management. Students gain the foundation needed to effectively manage projects along with techniques for completing projects on time and within budget parameters.
LEED GA Exam Preparation (8 hours)
This overview of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Certification prepares students to pass the USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam. Subjects taught include: LEED credit categories, the LEED implementation process, project site factors, water management and energy impacts. The course includes test taking strategies, a study guide and the certification necessary to sign up for the USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam.
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Reinhard’s Code Corner #91
Training Opportunities It is difficult to believe that another year is over. These last few weeks of 2012 will be packed with training opportunities. Recently we had the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) with their annual convention and training sessions in downtown San Francisco. The weeks were filled with training classes for any interested person or group.. Individuals should contact their local fire marshals for the location of state or Cal Chiefs sponsored classes. The state fire marshal is having open sessions and continuous training on the 2013 family of codes. One interesting aspect is the continuation of the L occupancy, which is still officially unique to the state of California. I was requested to present a class on the L occupancy during the ISPE Conference. Finally the rest of the country has awakened to find that they cannot legally operate a lab above the 4th floor of any building. It is only possible in California with the application of the L occupancy.
have many exposure issues, however it appears that the TMAH is more permeable to human skin than that of a rat. The NH4OH portion permeates the human skin, recombines in body serums and systemic poisoning occurs. There have been several fatalities reported based on dermal contact. I encourage you to urgently contact your supplier and get updated MSDS sheets and protect anyone in potential contact with the dangerous material.
Reinhard Hanselka, PE, REA of MW Group rhanselka@aol.com
See the video of Reinhard’s Code Presentation to the AFE If you have a question on the code, send www.BukayMedia.com/ videos/AFE/hanselka/hanit to: selka.htm
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The last month of the year has brought us a few good questions: Question #1: We are purchasing a stand-alone enclosed mechanical pad, that is fully skid mounted. All internal piping is complete. It will be kind of a plug and play. Our local building department calls this a building and is requiring permits and sprinklers.The manufacture says it can be installed as a piece of equipment. What recourse do we have? Well I agree with your local building department. You failed to mention the size of this structure , but I assume that it will be over 110 sq ft. That is the threshold for permitting of the structure. You are providing a structure that #1 needs to be fire protected, and #2 has enough of a foot-print to require full fire sprinkler coverage. Of course permits will be required; both normal Building and Mechanical/ Fire Protection permits. The building occupancy category will most likely be a “U”. The recourse you always have is the Building Appeals Board in your local jurisdiction. I would not be expecting them to overturn this one. Question #2: We have a small research semiconductor operation and have a chemical question. We have been using a chemical as a developer in our masking operation and now have concerns. The chemical is Tetra Methyl Ammonium Hydroxide (TMAH). We have been told that recent data shows that exposure fatalities have occurred in Asia. Our MSDS do not indicate a concern.What’s up? Should we be worried? You bet you should be concerned. The MSDSs provided over the years are based on rat exposure data. The rats do not
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AFE Silicon Valley Chapter Presents Day with a Facilities Professional
March 1, 2013 11 am Registration 11:30 Lunch 1–5 pm Job Shadowing 5 pm Networking 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Panel Discussion: Careers & Trends in Facilities Management
Host Location: To Be Determined
November-December 2012
Planning the 51st Annual Day with a Facilities Professional You would be surprised at the number of Silicon Valley facilities professionals who participated in the AFE Day with a Facility Professional program when they were students. This signature event matches professionals with students for a full day of job shadowing. Students get a chance to see their professional host’s work place, understand the challenges of the job, and get detailed answers to their questions from working professionals. Hosts for the 2013 event are needed. If you can spend half a day with a student, there are benefits for you too! •
Meet and screen potential interns or employee candidates
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Give back to higher education by providing a positive experience for students to gain exposure to the “working world”
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Network with other professional hosts from various segments of the facilities industry
Day with a Facilities Professional starts with registration and lunch. After lunch, the students follow their hosts back to the host’s workplace. Some hosts arrange tours, meetings with their piers, or trips to job sites, and more. At 5 pm, the hosts and students return for a dinner program. More information on the 2013 Day With a Facilities Professional will be published in future newsletters. For now, consider the opportunity to make a difference in a student’s future career! If your company can host the event, please contact Melissa Mason at 408-636-8705.
View highlights from last year’s Day with a Facilities Professional at www.BukayMedia.com/afe.htm
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Initiatives for 2013 By Raffy Espiritu, Incoming Chapter President Guided by the momentum of the year just ended, the Board outlined the new initiatives that would guide the direction of the chapter in the new year during the November Board and focused group meetings. My role, as incoming president of AFE Silicon Valley chapter, is to drive to a successful completion of these initiatives as developed by the Board. Let me outline the main policy and program directions below: 1. Education • Organize meetings and facility tours in prominent Silicon Valley facilities • Conduct Lunch & Learn education sessions on timely topics by subject matter experts
• Arrange for joint events with IFMA and BOMA to promote coordination and complementation • Partner with a local college on training and certification • Plan for AFE certification classes • Plan for linkages with major outsource facility firms 2. Membership • Keep a 60/40 ratio in the membership composition between professional and associate members • Maintain a high level code of conduct between professional members and associate members • Increase membership by 30% in 2013 3. Marketing • Market the AFE value to members, professionals and associates alike
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• Enhance the value of membership by associate members and sponsors with due recognition of their contributions to the chapter 4. Communications • Publish monthly issues of the award winning newsletter • Promote use of new chapter website • Promote AFE group in Linkedin • Video stories on the website 5. Finance • Strengthen the chapter’s financial base with more support from sponsors and new members 6. Special Events • Day with a Facilities Professional • Evening with Industry • Golf Tournament • Holiday Celebration • Membership Mixer
Introducing the 2013 AFE Silicon Valley Chapter Board of Directors President – Raffy Espiritu, FMP, CEO and President
Treasurer – Mike Bordoni Barry Swenson Builder
mbordoni@barryswensonbuilder.com
Impec Group respiritu@impecgroup.com 408-330-9350
408-938-6307
Vice President – Jim Elder
Technical Builders badamo@technicalbuilders.com 408-370-6080
Computer Air/Power Systems
jamese@caps4ups.com 408-218-2634 Program Chair – Jennifer Farmer, Greenworks, jen@greenworks.com 408-353-1236 Secretary – Leonard Liang
Impec Group lliang@impecgroup.com 408-330-9350 x530
Immediate Past President – Bob Adamo
Membership Co-Chairs – Steve Woods American Technologies Inc. steve.woods@amer-tech.com 510-429-5000
Zach Denning
Controlco z.denning@controlco.com 510-636-7900 x107
Communications Chair – Carole Lucido Lucido Marketing & Graphics carole@lucidomarketing.com, 925-947-6080
New Media Chair – Mike Bukay
Michael Bukay Video Production Services mbukay@comcast.net, 510-232-9830
Student Chapter Advisor – Stan Nakaso Lockheed Martin Facilities stan.nakaso@lmco.com, 408-7428084
Professional Education Chair – Alex Mandrusov
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Marketing Chair
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Last Month’s Lunch & Learn
Great presentation by George Denise, Cushman Wakefield at Adobe, “Toward Net Zero Energy Use”
by: Alex Mandrusov, AFE Silicon Valley Chapter Education Chair
On October 31, George Denise Sr., Global Account Manager shared Adobe’s efforts towards net zero energy buildings; that is, buildings that put as much energy back into the grid as they take out.
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Additionally, George discussed certification of 11 of Adobe’s buildings through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED program, seven at the platinum level, as well as the recent re-certification of the initial five, also at the platinum level. Attended by 26 facilities professionals the event was a great success! Thank you to George Denise and Karl Okulove of Cushman Wakefield, and to AFE Silicon Valley Chapter Board Members Stan Nakaso, Mike Bordoni and Jim Elder for participation.
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Sponsorship Program Announced Raffy Espiritu, AFE Silicon Valley Chapter incoming President announced the Education, Information & Networking Program for 2013. “The schedule allows for some exciting opportunities to support the facility profession and to enhance the career essentials and business opportunities of AFE members,” he said.
AFE Silicon Valley 2013 Event Calendar
VENUE
DATE
SPONSOR
AFE Kick-off Meeting at Linkedin
Jan 9
Linkedin, Impec Group
Tour San Jose Airport with BOMA
Feb 13
TBD
Data Center Tour: Digital Realty Trust
April
DRT
Meeting / Facility Tours:
Tour: Adobe’s Sustainability May Program
Adobe
AFE SV Golf Tournament
TBD
June
Boehringer Ingelheim Tour: July State of the Art Contract Manufacturing
TBD
Data Center Tour: NetApp
Aug
NetApp
NASA Tour
Nov
TBD
PG&E
Jan. 24
Echelon
Progress in HVAC Design
Feb
UMI
Preventive Maintenance
March
TBD
Building Power Systems
April
CEI
Chilled Water System Efficiency
May
CTC
ASHRAE Presentation
June
TBD
Reducing Earthquake Hazards
July
Degenkolb
Building Control Systems
August
Controlco
UL Presentation
Sept
Lunch & Learns:
Mixers and Special Events: Day with a Facility Professional
March 1
TBD
Evening with Industry
October
Student Chapters
Golf Tournament
June
TBD
Holiday Party
Dec
TBD
To participate as a sponsor, contact Marketing Chair Michael McCormick at 510-353-6030 or michaelm@dclandscaping.com.
Sponsorship Packages Platinum Chapter Sponsor
$4,000
Gold Chapter Sponsor
$2,500
Silver Chapter Sponsor
$1,000
• Full page ad in all 12 issues of chapter newsletter • Sponsorship of both a chapter Meeting/Facility Tour event and a chapter Lunch & Learn event with sponsorship table and brief presentation • Promotional video hosted on chapter website ($600 value) • Foursome at AFE chapter golf tournament • A feature article in the chapter newsletter • Company name and logo on chapter website with link • Company name and logo on AFE signs and literature • Company name announced at all chapter events • Two tickets to the holiday event
• Half page ad in all 12 issues of chapter newsletter • Sponsorship of a chapter meeting/tour with sponsorship table and brief presentation (sponsor’s choice of event) • Twosome at AFE SV golf tournament • Feature article in chapter newsletter • Company name and logo on chapter website with link • Company name and logo on AFE signs and literature • Company name announced at all chapter events
• Quarter page ad in 6 issues of the chapter newsletter • Company name on chapter website with link • Company name on AFE signs and literature • Company name announced at all chapter events
Luncheon/ Event Sponsor
• Sponsorship table at the chapter event • 2-minute presentation before the event • One feature article in the newsletter
$500
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