Welcome to the Tennessee Chapter of CoreNet Global. If you attended any of our education sessions in 2008, then you know this is an active chapter providing high quality programs and networking opportunities and we would like to thank you for your support. If you were not able to attend one of the education or networking sessions in 2008 then we welcome you and hope you can join us this year.
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The Officers of the Tennessee Chapter of CoreNet Global
Cordially Invite You to Attend an Educational and Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 – Nashville, TN
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (CST)
WALLER LANSDEN DORTCH & DAVIS, LLP
511 Union Street, 27th Floor - Nashville City Center
[Complimentary parking in building garage]
EVENT TOPIC:
“Sustainability (Green) Policies and Corporate Real Estate”
Panel discussion regarding the sustainability initiatives of Sprint Nextel, Bridgestone American Tire Operations and Caterpillar Financial – learn about the origins of, motives for and lessons learned from the sustainability initiatives of these companies.
Event Panelists:
Alicia Martin
Sustainability Manager for Sprint
CB Richard Ellis
Greer Tidwell
Director Environmental Management
Bridgestone American Tire Operations, LLC
Steve Zanolini
Global Facility Manager
Caterpillar Financial
Moderator:
Jack Weber IIDA, MCR, LEED AP
Gresham Smith and Partners
Event Cost: $20 for CoreNet members; $25 for non-members
RSVP by phone at 1-800-726-8111
(must prepay with credit card or check) or
on-line at http://www.corenetglobal.org/chapters/tennessee/
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Our chapter goals are simple:
· Solidifying and increasing our membership base- The Tennessee Chapter covers a very large geographic area and it is important that our members meet on a regular basis and form relationships with a diverse network of corporate real estate executives and service providers from across the state. Please contact our Membership Committee co-chairs for more information on membership: Carol Sloan, First American Title, cslone@firstam.com, Memphis; Stephen Kulinski, Gresham Smith & Partners, steve_kulinski@gspnet.com , Nashville.
· Offering professional development programs to meet the educational and networking needs of our members- If there are topics you are interested in please contact our Chapter Learning Program Chair: Jeff Calk, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, Jeff.Calk@wallerlaw.com
· Develop sponsorships which help to fund the planned events and gain exposure for the sponsor. None of our activities are possible without the support of our sponsors— If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or if you would like more information regarding sponsorship for the Tennessee Chapter of CoreNet Global please contact our Sponsorship Committee co-chairs: David Chase, D.F. Chase Inc. Construction, dachase@dfchase.com; Penny Mills, LandAmerica, pjmills@landam.com.
The Tennessee Chapter would like to extend a special thank you to the following sponsors of 2009 events:
The officers of the Tennessee Chapter are committed to elevating the role of the corporate real estate professional— with your help and participation we can continue our success. We encourage and invite all candidates interested in participating in the Tennessee Chapter to contact the undersigned or any Chapter officer and allow us to introduce you to the many opportunities available through the Chapter. I look forward to seeing you in 2009!
Please contact me directly should you have questions or suggestions
Sincerely,
William C. Threlkeld MCR, President
Strategic Asset Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville TN 37902
865.632.3497 phone
865.719.8490 cell
865.632.3691 fax
Wcthrel5@tva.gov
