eNewsletter
3.27.2007

NEWS AT A GLANCE
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Silent Auction    
The Time is Now   
Legislative Session   
Floor Measurement   
Property Management 101  
Emerging Trends and New Technology in Real Estate Seminar   
Ethics is Good Business ShortCourse   
Design, Operation and Maintenance Course, Part 1     
April BOMA Luncheon   
Hillside Luncheon Fundraiser   
BOMA-Atlanta Trade Show   
BTO Breakfast   
May BOMA Luncheon   

BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
Silent Auction. The Trade Show Committee is sponsoring a Silent Auction in conjunction with this year's Trade Show on May 11. Funds raised will benefit Hillside. Hillside is Atlanta's oldest organized charity. It provides treatment and education to severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families. Hillside's programs emphasize a supportive structured environment, individualized treatment plans and caring, functional families. All BOMA members are encouraged to donate items, with a $50 minimum value, to the silent auction. To donate an item, e-mail the item description and estimated value to Shirley Barton, sbarton@boma-atlanta.org. For more information, call 404-475-9980 x 2. 

The Time is Now. The time is now to register for the 2007 BOMA Southern Region Conference. Go to www.2007southernregion.com. This site includes online registration, sponsorship opportunities, conference schedule of events, and links to hotels. 

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

Floor Measurement. Since 1915, the BOMA Standard has been the only floor measurement method for commercial real estate approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A must for building owners, managers, facilities managers, tenants, appraisers, architects, leasing professionals, lending institutions and others when calculating leases, allocating building expenses to cost centers, or comparing occupancy. The revised Standard includes how to measure new tenant amenities and building features such as spacious entrance lobbies, conference centers, health clubs, and day care facilities. Generously illustrated with clear, easy to read diagrams, the Standard defines approaches to measure: Gross Building Area, Gross Measured Area, Building Rentable Area, Floor Rentable Area, Floor Usable Area, Usable Area, Floor Common Area, Basic Rentable Area, Building Common Area, Rentable Area, Office Area, and Store Area. For more information, or to order a copy, click here. 

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES
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Property Management 101. (April 13) Explore the world of property management through Property Management 101, a five-day course taught over five weeks. This dynamic course combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry. 

Emerging Trends & New Technologies in Real Estate Seminar. (April 25) Still feel like youre behind on new technologies for your business? This seminar will take you through the latest technology solutions to help you work more efficiently, ultimately saving you time and money. Learn about the industrys hottest technology trends, such as automated leasing, property mgmt software & portals, paperless invoicing, time mgmt tools, voice over IP, the newest version of Google Earth and more. 

Ethics Is Good Business ShortCourse. (May 7) This course helps you understand the affect that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property's bottom line. Through presentations of real-life scenarios and case studies, you will identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that can occur on the job. 

Design Operation and Maintenance Part I. (May 16) This course provides information property and facility managers need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It also provides information on building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) systems. Other areas covered in the course include roofing systems, ceilings and floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems 

UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 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. 

Hillside Luncheon Fundraiser. (April 27) The BOMA Community Service Committee is hosting a fundraiser for Hillside at Fleming's Steakhouse at 4501 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta, GA. Join us in the Fleming's dining room as we enjoy networking, lunch and raising funds for Hillside. 

BOMA-Atlanta Trade Show. (May 11) The Trade Show will be 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm. on Friday, May 11 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. All property managers, facility managers, building engineers and exhibiting allied representatives are encouraged to attend the event. No registration is required to attend the Trade Show. Non-exhibiting allied representatives are not allowed on the Trade Show floor. The Trade Show will also be closed during the BOMA Luncheon. 

BTO Breakfast. (May 11) The BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) and Superior Commercial Roofing are sponsoring a breakfast for building engineers in conjunction with the BOMA trade show on May 11, 2007. The breakfast will include a seminar on a topic of special interest to building engineers. Registration is limited to building engineers and is free of charge; however, pre-registration is required to attend the event to ensure that the correct number of meals are ordered. 

May BOMA Luncheon. (May 11) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience.