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NEWS AT A GLANCE BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Invest in Leadership through the BOMA-Atlanta Leadership Academy. The rapid pace of change in today’s commercial real estate environment demands that the managers of today become the leaders of tomorrow. To address this shift, we have created the BOMA-Atlanta Leadership Academy. The Academy is designed for all property and facility managers, and for building engineers who have management responsibilities. A class of 20 to 22 BOMA-Atlanta members will be selected for the 2008 Academy. BOMA membership is required to participate. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for the Academy, contact Gabriel Eckert at geckert@boma-atlanta.org. For more information or to download an application form, click here. Applications are due February 29. Sign up Now for a 2008 BOMA-Atlanta Committee. Make the most of your BOMA-Atlanta membership by joining a committee. Participating in a committee is one of the best ways to meet other members outside of BOMA events. To sign up for a committee, download and complete a committee sign-up form, and send your form to Beth Abbott via fax at 404-475-9987, or via mail at 2987 Clairmont Road, N.E., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. Nominate Members for a 2007 BOMA-Atlanta Award. BOMA-Atlanta is proud to recognize the excellence of members and staff at the annual TOBY and Association Awards Luncheon on February 13, 2008. To read about the different awards, click here. Individuals may nominate themselves, a co-worker, vendor, BOMA-Atlanta staff member or anyone who is employed by a BOMA-Atlanta member company who has made a significant contribution to BOMA-Atlanta during 2007. To nominate an individual, download an application, complete the final page and send the application to the BOMA-Atlanta office by January 18, 2008. Then register for the February 13 Awards Luncheon and see who receives these prestigious awards. Read BOMA-Atlanta's Top 10 Water Conservation Steps. Water conservation is an issue of vital importance to the state of Georgia. To help keep members on the cutting edge of conservation, we at BOMA-Atlanta have created a top 10 list of helpful steps that property and facility managers can take to conserve water. Click here to view the list. Reserve Your 2008 Trade Show Booth. The BOMA-Atlanta Trade Show is the largest one-day gathering of its kind of Atlanta building owners, managers and vendors. The 2008 show will be held at the Cobb Galleria from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 21, 2008. Last year's trade show sold out. Reserve your booth today! For more information about trade show registration, click here. To reserve your booth, download and complete the application on the flyer's second page, and send it with your payment to the BOMA-Atlanta office via fax at 404-475-9987 or through the mail at 2987 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. For an up-to-date listing Enroll in 2008 Professional Development Courses. Through BOMI, BOMA-Atlanta offers coursework for RPA, FMA, SMA and SMT designations, which are a sign of professional achievement. Mark your calendars for these great professional development courses. BOMA also offers Commercial HVAC courses, Property Management (PM) 101 and 201 courses, and a NextGen Buildings seminar. For more information or to register for a course, visit the BOMA-Atlanta Web site or contact Nancy Hodge at 404-475-9980, ext. 7, or nhodge@boma-atlanta.org. UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES Commercial HVAC--Fourth Semester. (January 10) The BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) has partnered with Chattahoochee Technical College to offer a Commercial HVAC course for building engineers. This is the fourth course in the five-semester series. Semester courses are topic-specific and may be taken out of sequence. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material. The classes may be taken in conjunction with SMA classes or any other seminars. Terrorism and Bombing Awareness Symposium. (January 17). Terrorism and bombing awareness is critical for those in the property management industry. BOMA-Atlanta is partnering with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) through the Homeland Security Task Force and ASIS to offer a Terrorism and Bombing Awareness Symposium. The symposium will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon on January 17 at the World Congress Center. Click here for more information. To register online through GEMA, click here. Design, Operation and Maintenance, Part I. (Febuary 27) This course provides the 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. Intelligent NextGen Buildings: Combining Technology with Improved Building Systems. (February 28). Building aren't just bricks and mortar anymore. Today's "intelligent buildings" incorporate building automation, structured cabling, wireless systems and controls, remote operations, digital signage and touch-screen directories, flexible design, automated parking and paperless business processes--all for an enhanced tenant experience and improved operating results. This exciting, fast-paced seminar will take you through the evolution of the intelligent building, describe the components that define these projects, present international case studies and define the methodology for establishing ROI. This course is a must-attend primer for building owners, developers, property managers, architects, facility managers, engineers, system integrators and consultants. UPCOMING EVENTS January BOMA Luncheon. (January 9) Register now for the January BOMA luncheon at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. Members may attend a BOMA luncheon at no charge by registering on or before the Friday before the luncheon. Membership is determined by an individual name, not company affiliation. Members who do not register by the cut-off date must pay a $25.00 late fee to attend the event. BOMA Day at the Capitol. (January 31) The BOMA-Atlanta Government Affairs Committee is hosting the annual BOMA Day at the Capitol from 8 a.m. to noon on January 31, 2008. During the event, BOMA-Atlanta members interact informally with elected officials, Capitol staffers and others involved in state politics. To participate in BOMA Day at the Capitol, contact Laura Kenney at lkenney@boma-atlanta.org. TOBY/Association Awards Banquet. (February 13) Watch your colleagues BTO Luncheon. (March 6 and 13) BTO quarterly luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. Each luncheon includes educational coverage of a topic important to the industry. To register for the March 6 luncheon at the Loudermilk Center, click here. To register for the March 13 luncheon at the AGC Conference Center, click here. |
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