All Past Events

Date/Time	Event
12/02/2020 - 12/11/2020 12:00 am	HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE ARE YOU LOOKING TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?? JOIN US IN OUR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN OF HOSPITALITY WORKERS. We know this year has been tough, across many industries, especially our beloved New Orleans Hospitality Industry. We’re coming together with several organizations, in lieu of our holiday party, to provide gifts during this tough time. The graphics below tell you how, where, when, and what to drop off. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share some holiday cheer! Toys, giftcards, and donations are all welcome! These donations are tax deductible. The Toy Drive ends Friday Dec. 11th Please make checks payable to Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. Be sure to put “Toy Drive” in the memo. You can also visit https://www.louisianahospitalityfoundation.org/toydrive/ and provide a credit card payment online. IFMA New Orleans thanks you for your generosity!
11/17/2020 11:30 am - 1:30 pm	November Luncheon Event: Hands on Water Extraction & Moisture Testing Demonstration Date: 11/17/20 (NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM TYPICAL TUESDAY) Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm Address: 2400 Richard Street, Kenner LA 70062 Cost: Professional Members- FREE!, All Others-$20 Lunch will be provided. We are meeting in person again.. socially distanced of course! We will be able to hands-on use moisture meters to test walls for moisture after a flood event. During this luncheon we will learn how to use water extraction equipment in the event of an emergency. Not only will this be an exciting & useful demonstration, but a chance for us to connect together again. DON’T FORGET TO PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! Links to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ifma-new-orleans-november-luncheon-tickets-124716738121
10/03/2020 8:30 am - 12:00 pm	October Meeting! Our next event, IFMA New Orleans Chapter will be volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank. Anyone interested in volunteering and helping this amazing cause, should email April Tauzin @ April.tauzin@hancockwhitney.com ! Spots are limited so reserve your space today! Second Harvest Food Bank leads the fight against hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. Second Harvest provides food and support to 700+ community partners and programs across 23 parishes. Our staff and volunteers distribute the equivalent of more than 32 million meals to 210,000+ people a year. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, LENDING YOUR TIME TO THIS MISSION!, IFMA New Orleans
04/28/2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	April Webinar Meeting Cleaning and Maintaining Your Flooring Surfaces Please join us for this online presentation with Andy Bayler, Product Care Manager, Tarkett. Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 Time: 12:00PM Central Presentation Overview: Most existing cleaning methods are not effective, wasting valuable time and resources. This presentation will show you the most safe and effective way to clean and sanitize various flooring surfaces, from resilient to soft surface. Join us! New to Zoom?? Zoom is a free online platform in which we can connect and collaborate virtually! We realize this is a different format than our typical IFMA Meetings, but we hope everyone can find some time to join us during this time! Topic: IFMA + Tarkett – Cleaning & Sanitizing your Facility Time: Apr 28, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/979100513?pwd=YlVLWm04Yllrdmo0VHEzSDZrTno1Zz09 Meeting ID: 979 100 513 Password: 029821 One tap mobile +16465588656,,979100513# US (New York) +13126266799,,979100513# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 979 100 513 Password: 029821 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acpCysG1t We hope all of our members and peers are healthy, as well as loved ones! Stay safe!
04/07/2020 11:30 am - 1:30 pm	HVAC in April - postponed SAVE THE DATE! We will meet again after our Fishing Rodeo Fundraiser in March! Our April meeting is POSTPONED until further notice. We will reconvene at a future date. HVAC Preventative Maintenance – Speaker: STAR Services New Orleans
03/12/2020 - 03/13/2020 6:00 pm - 3:30 pm	SPRING FISHING RODEO LIVE Dudenhefer’s Fishing, St. Bernard Louisiana We all know the weather keeps us on our toes here in Louisiana.. our 2019 Annual Fishing Rodeo Fundraiser has been rescheduled to March 12 & 13th, 2020! But don’t you worry, the same awesome crowds, fishing, networking will all be present! If you have already registered and can not make this new date, please reach out to Adam Graff 504.905.6799 for assistance. If you have not registered yet .. this is your chance!! ACT NOW and be involved in our biggest event of the season! As always, we can’t thank our sponsors who contribute their time & finances to the Chapter, in order to help us grow our presence in the city of New Orleans! Got Noise?? 2019 Fishing Rodeo King Fish Sponsor: https://soundmanagementgroup.com IMG_4386 IMG_4444 IMG_4390 IMG_4381 IMG_4383 IMG_4376 IMG_4395 IMG_4433 IMG_4474 IMG_4476 Are you looking for more info? Check out our Facebook for updates or visit Eventbrite for more info & pricing! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-annual-ifma-fishing-rodeo-tickets-93318972559?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
02/21/2020 4:45 pm - 11:59 pm	February Mardi Gras Social! LAST CALL FOR EXTRA TICKETS: February 17th @5:00PM. Please email April.Tauzin@hancockwhitney.com with any extra ticket requests. We have currently hit out MAX CAPACITY of 30 people — however, if enough interest is expressed, we have the potential to increase our allotted space. WE’RE MAKIN FEBRUARY A PARTY! What: Mardi Gras Social, Balcony watch party (watching parades Hermes, Le Krewe D’Etat and Morpheus) Date: 2/21/2020 Time: 4:40pm-till… Where: Residence Inn New Orleans, 360 St. Charles Avenue (Check out the newest hotel on St. Charles!) ~~Cap: 30 people, limit 5 tickets per guest~~ Other: Children, family and friends welcome Cost: $45 Cash Bar Due to traffic and chaos during these parades, we will not be serving food for this event. Parking: You can park at the Hancock Whitney Parking Garage right behind the building. Parking is on your own. We suggest Ubering in if you are able to avoid traffic. Your first cocktail is sponsored by Guarantee Restoration! Thanks Guarantee for being our GOLD sponsor for this event. You can find tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ifma-new-orleans-celebrates-mardi-gras-tickets-92287194483?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
01/28/2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm	January Meeting Happy New Year Everyone! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to start fresh with big goals for yourself and your business in 2020! The IFMA New Orleans network is just the place to meet some new people and help tackle your new year resolutions! Our next meeting will be a tour of the BRAND NEW Higgins Hotel followed by lunch at Café Normandie!! D E T A I L S : What: Higgins Facility Tour When: 1.28.20 at 11:00am Where: Higgins Hotel, 1000 Magazine St. Meet: In the Kilroy Bar on the 1^st floor Parking: On your own. There is a paid lot on the side of the hotel. Notes: Lunch will be served after the tour in the Café Normandie IMPORTANT: Less than 20 spaces available for this tour! Don’t miss out! Eventbrite link listed below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ifma-new-orleans-january-luncheon-tickets-89331138841 A little about the hotel…. “On Dec. 6, the National WWII Museum officially opened its landmark hotel property, the Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hotel features 230 rooms, four dining outlets, along with 18,000 sqft of meeting and event space and an assortment of museum artifacts. All proceeds generated will support the ongoing educational missions of the museum.”
12/05/2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Joint Holiday party - Almost SOLD OUT! Felicity Church, New Orleans LA HAPPILY ACCEPTING TOY DONATIONS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS! Join us as we bring together professionals from across the A/E/C community to celebrate the end of a great year with food, friends, and a little holiday spirit(s)! WHEN: Thursday, December 5th 6-9PM WHERE: Felicity Church WHO: IFMA, IIDA, AIA, SMPS The event is almost sold out, so we will not be accepting walk up ticket purchases. Please register today to avoid missing out! For more information, to purchase tickets, or to pay for a sponsorship, please visit our website: https://www.aianeworleans.org/event/2019holidayparty/?fbclid=IwAR0kjhptYcwzwAKkWh4xfcNVkuqZUKXvq40h8s3LuhkUXChZF_-vsrQwt6k Noteworthy: Street parking limited; Uber encouraged. When registering as an IFMA member attendee; type N/A in the required box where Member # is requested. If purchasing a sponsorship; please denote the IFMA organization in your registration process. Additionally, please email IFMAneworleans@gmail.com with confirmation of your generous contribution, so we may keep track and market your organization!
11/07/2019 - 11/08/2019 6:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Fishing Rodeo Fundraiser- RESCHEDULED Dudenhefer’s Fishing, St. Bernard Louisiana Our 21st Annual Fishing Rodeo is gearrrring up to beat our last! Last year, over 10 boats made their way out on the water to fish, compete, and relax.. We join together over food, music, dancing, and fun. Get out of the office and into the open air! Dont fish? Come to our Thursday night cookout or Friday fish fry. This fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to solidify those relationships we work hard to build and maintain every day! Click the link below to purchase tickets or sponsorships!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-annual-ifma-fishing-rodeo-tickets-63120620475?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Options for overnight bunking or you may come & go as you please DON’T HESITATE TO REGISTER TODAY! This year’s Title Event Sponsor: Questions: Adam.graff@nationalofficefurniture.com Kmumme@steelcase.com