eNewsletter
2.19.2007

NEWS AT A GLANCE
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New BOMA-Atlanta Executive Director   
Legislative Session   
Experience Exchange Report         
Facilities Planning and Project Management Course   
Emergency Planning Seminar 3 - Plan Testing   
Budgeting and Accounting Course   
Commercial HVAC Course   
BTO Luncheon   
TOBY and Association Awards Banquet, Presented by AlliedBarton Security Services
BOMA Luncheon

BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
New BOMA-Atlanta Executive Director. Gabriel Eckert was recently selected as BOMA-Atlanta's new executive director. Gabriel initially joined the BOMA staff in 2005, and has been actively involved in working with the Editorial Board, Membership Committee, Government Affairs Committee and other BOMA programs. 

Legislative Session. The Georgia state legislative session is underway. Watch the advocacy section of the BOMA-Atlanta website for weekly updates.

Experience Exchange Report. BOMA Internationals 2007 Experience Exchange Report (EER) Survey is now open, and we would like to invite you to participate. The EER is the most comprehensive and reputable source for operating income and expense data for the office building industry. The online survey is available at www.BOMA.org/2007EERsurvey. You may be assured that all survey data is kept in strictest confidence and only summary statistics will be published.

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES
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Facilities Planning and Project Management Course. (Feb. 28) Taking this course is a strategic move for any facilities planner or project manager. You will develop the skills and knowledge critical to the successful execution of a facilities project: proper planning, selecting a building's team, and following through with attention to detail. Instructor: David Ferguson, RPA, facility manager, Gwinnett County Public Schools. 

Emergency Planning Seminar 3 - Plan Testing. (March 22) The seminar will focus on how to prepare for and successfully execute emergency drills to assess plan reliability, likely issues to be faced if a real situation were to unfold and ease of plan execution. Participants will actively engage in a full-scale table top exercise using a contrived but realistic emergency situation relying on the resources, size and scope of an actual Class A property.

Budgeting and Accounting Course. (March 28) you will have the opportunity to apply concepts within the real property and facilities context. You will follow the accounting process and creation of a budget from start to finish, learning such valuable skills as how to interpret financial statements, annual reports, and statements of cash flows. And you will learn practical skills such as how to compile lease abstracts and prepare rent rolls. Instructor: Mark Dukes, Duke Realty, vice president, asset management and customer service, Duke Realty Corporation.

Commercial HVAC Course 2. (March 29) The Commercial HVAC Course is a partnership between the BTO and Chattahoochee Technical College. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
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BTO Luncheon. (March 1 & March 8). This educational program has been designed specifically for building engineers. The same program will be presented on March 1 at the Loudermilk Center downtown and March 8 at the AGC office in Marietta. BTO members are required to pre-register for the luncheon.

TOBY and Association Awards Banquet, Presented by AlliedBarton Security Services. (March 14) One of the most exciting events of the year, the luncheon will spotlight this year's TOBY and Association Awards winners. Registration and payment is required to attend. 

BOMA Luncheon. (April 11) The April Luncheon is sponsored by EPIC Response. BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. New member orientation will preceed the luncheon.