November 16, 2021

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Happy Fall Y’all!

I hope everyone is doing well and that your campuses are in full Fall colors, not that that means much here in Texas. As your current TAPPA president, I want to thank each of you for your participation in this great organization and am looking forward to seeing each and every one of you at our 2021, 2022 and now 2023 Conference.

Plans are under way for our 2022 in-person TAPPA Conference in Spring, Texas and have been in the works since March of 2020, when COVID hit. And it was because of COVID that TAPPA was able to conduct its first ever, virtual conference. With the support of its members, the conference was a huge success. But I for one, am looking forward to our in-person conference next Spring.

As some of you may have seen in your emails, TAPPA is asking its members to participate in our monthly member spotlight, a chance for YOU to step up and shine within your organization and your peers at TAPPA. So please take about 5-10 minutes to fill out the questionnaire about yourself.

William "Shorty" Schwartz
TAPPA President

There's Still Time to Submit Abstracts & Proposals for the 2022 TAPPA Annual Educational Conference & Business Partner Fair

TAPPA is now Accepting Abstracts & Proposals for their 2022 TAPPA Annual Educational Conference & Business Partner Fair.

Submissions deadline is Friday, December 10, 2021.

Collaboration and sharing is at the heart of any successful education program. With that in mind, TAPPA would like to encourage you to present a breakout session at the 2022 Annual Conference. Presenting provides you with an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, experience, and outcomes with your peers in the physical plant administration fields. Abstract submissions should offer education and be designed as thought-provoking presentations that provide practical, timely, and hands-on information in the following areas:

• Energy and Utility Management

• Space Utilization and Management

• Sustainability

• Grounds Maintenance Innovations and Planning

• Custodial Maintenance Initiatives

• Procurement Initiatives and Best Practices

• Design and Construction Excellence

• Emergency/Risk Management

• Employee Engagement

• Employee Training

• Employee Hiring

• Organizational Safety Programs

• Preventive Maintenance Programs

• Residence Hall and Dining Partnerships with Facilities

• Lessons Learned from Space Planning for COVID19 Social Distancing

• HVAC in the time of COVID19

• Custodial Sanitation and COVID19

Breakout sessions will be 45-50 minutes in length and a few minutes for Q&A. You may present individually, or as a group. CEU Certified presentations a plus! Joint presentations between Business partners and Educational Institutions are also a plus!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

We Want to Spotlight Our Members!

The TAPPA Board of Directors would like to recognize and get to know our current members better. The depth of knowledge within this group is something that we should all be proud of. As a board, we feel that we can all learn something from each other, but that this can only be done if we share a little bit about ourselves. In an effort to get to know each other better, we have created the "Member Spotlight" where a TAPPA member will be spotlighted through our monthly TAPPA Newsletter. This is our chance to highlight you and your success to others in this industry. We are proud of our members and would be honored if you would participate.

If you are interested in participating in the TAPPA Member Spotlight or would like to nominate someone, please fill out this interest form. Photo credit: ISTOCK.COM/Vitan

FACILITIES NEWS

Six Interesting Insights About the Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities

In partnership with Facility Executive, Gordian recently surveyed facilities leaders in an effort to discover how the events of the past 18 months have changed their needs and priorities. Here are the results based on more than 200 responses. (Gordian)

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The Facility Data And Metrics Behind Successful Capital Planning

How can facilities managers accurately allocate precious capital resources while also balancing a range of variables during the capital planning and budgeting process? You can start by correctly analyzing data. (Facility Executive)

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Constructon's Career Crisis: How Did We Get Here?

Experts weigh in on the factors that made construction a profession for "someone else's kid," and the long road ahead to fix it. (CONSTRUCTION DIVE)

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Compatibility Within Utilities Metering

Although the needs of electricity, gas and water utilities vary, each utility type requires similar foundational technologies that conform with open standards. (Smart Energy International)

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Protect Physical Assets From Cyber-Attacks

Recent cyber-attacks have disabled and even shut down physical assets. Robust foundational security and training staff able to recognize an attack can help mitigate the threat. (Security Informed)

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Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Extinguishers – Inspections/Maintenance

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Keep your contact for disaster recovery

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EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE: 2022 TAPPA Annual Conference

WHEN:
April 24-26

WHERE:
Houston CityPlace Marriott
1200 Lake Plaza Drive
Spring, Texas 77389

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact TAPPA
info@tappa.net
512-580-5001

AFFILIATE UPDATES

APPA Recognizes its 2021 Awards Recipients

Each year, APPA recognizes individual and institutional excellence and achievement through its awards program. The APPA Awards Program was established to:

• Identify and encourage individual and institutional excellence in facilities management.
• Encourage and promote active participation in APPA’s programs and services.

2021 Award for Excellence:
– California State University San Marcos
– University of Chicago

2021 Fellow – J. Thomas Becker, P.E., CEFP, Thomas Jefferson University
2021 Meritorious Service – Elizabeth Clark, CEFP, Pennsylvania State University
2021 Pacesetter – Kim Case-Nichols, CEFP, University of Nevada Las Vegas
2021 Sustainability Innovation – University of New Hampshire (Northwest Heat Plant)
2021 Effective & Innovative Practices – California State University East Bay (Facilities Development and Operations [FD&O] Partners/Ambassadors
2021 Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article – Adam Lawver & Sean O’Connor, Michigan State University (Deploying Disruptive Technologies with a Disruptive Approach to Leadership)

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