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NEWS AT A GLANCE
BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Leadership Nominations Due Today. Positions are available to serve on the BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors and as a BOMA-Atlanta officer. Serving as an elected leader in BOMA-Atlanta is an exciting opportunity to help set the direction for the association for years to come. The Board of Directors meets quarterly and also conducts an annual strategic planning retreat. If you are interested in serving BOMA-Atlanta in a leadership capacity or know anyone who is a good candidate to serve, please forward the individual's name, company and phone number to Gabriel Eckert at geckert@boma-atlanta.org, or call 404-475-9980. Nominations are due today, Oct. 1. Sports Outing Schedule of Events. The BOMA Sports Outing presented by Choate Interior Construction is once again sold out, thanks to the efforts of the 2008 Sports Outing Committee, led by John Smith, RPA, SMA, with Mallory & Evans Service and Mark Dukes, RPA, with Duke Realty Corporation. For a schedule of events this Friday, including golf and tennis tournament start times, click here. For directions to Chateau Elan, click here. Parking is limited and carpooling is highly encouraged. We look forward to seeing you this Friday! Last Chance to Register for the GreenBusiness Works EXPO. Discover how going green can save you green at the Southeast’s first GreenBusiness Works EXPO, October 7-8 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. BOMA-Atlanta sits on the steering committee of this exciting new conference and has been instrumental in developing green content to meet your needs. Learn from other commercial real estate building owners and managers, energy experts and green consultants about the top 10 energy-saving tips for commercial buildings, how to incorporate renewable energy into new or existing buildings and much more! The two-day EXPO features a targeted Existing Building track and the October 7 Solar Summit. While enjoying the EXPO, stop by the BOMA-Atlanta booth, number 101. To register, visit www.greenbusinessworksexpo.net and enter BOMAEXPO to receive the discounted registration for BOMA-Atlanta members. 2008 Salary Survey, Thirty property management companies that are members of BOMA-Atlanta have provided information to form the basis for our bi-annual salary survey. The survey provides a useful way to benchmark salary and benefits within the commercial real estate industry, and it can be a useful tool during this year’s budgeting process. Survey participants receive a free copy. This year, for the first time, we will be offering a package deal. You can save money by ordering both the 2008 survey and the 2006 survey. Purchasing both allows you to compare and contrast costs over the years. To download the survey order form, click here. Holiday Volunteer Opportunities. There are several opportunities during the upcoming holiday season for you to engage with Hillside through the BOMA-Atlanta Community Service Committee. Hillside is again organizing a fundraising effort by selling pumpkins. BOMA members may volunteer to help unload the truckload of pumpkins at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Hillside, or to help sell pumpkins throughout Oct. For more information or to volunteer, contact Holli Ward at wardh@capitalcitymechanical.com. At 8 a.m. on Nov. 14, BOMA members will also gather at Hillside to volunteer to perform various landscaping projects around the campus. For more information or to volunteer, contact Daphne Watkins at daphnewatkins@piedmontlandscape.com. This year’s Hillside holiday event will be held Dec. 15. Volunteer to help with the event or provide support at the Nov. BOMA-Atlanta luncheon. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kinsey Roberts at kroberts@gofifthstreet.com. Southern Region Newsletter Now Available. Keep up with the latest BOMA news with the Southern Region newsletter, prepared with help from the Southern Region Marketing Committee, including BOMA-Atlanta members Grace Bickham, RPA, with Carter; Keith Martin, RPA, with Pope & Land; and Susan McKeever with Engle Martin & Associates/EMCAS. Read a note from 2009 Southern Region President Linda Beauchamp, RPA, with Cousins Properties, learn about the BOMA scholarship program and BOMA International's new BOMA Accredited Building Program -- and much more. To view the newsletter, click here. MIT Enterprise Forum. Climate change has already turned fresh water supplies in places like the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa into dire emergencies. But the Third World isn't the only place facing this issue. The southeastern United States is dealing with the worst drought in nearly 150 years. The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta will be holding a seminar at Georgia Public Broadcasting from 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 23 to discuss the impact of water shortages and how to optimize business opportunity in today's environment. BOMA-Atlanta members receive a special $25 rate. To register, click here and choose the "BOMA Member" option. For more information, click here. BOMA Launches SOS Program. Need help making sense of sustainability? BOMA International's SOS program is here! The Sustainable Operations Series (SOS) of four Webinars will cut through the overwhelming and sometimes confusing information in the marketplace and teach practical ways to green your building's operations. Whether you're looking to implement some new cost-savings measures or preparing for LEED® certification, every step you take can positively impact your bottom line and the community. For more information, including Webinar dates and costs, click here. Support the BOMA PAC. During the past few years, BOMA-Atlanta’s legislative efforts have returned value to building owners and protected the industry from undue regulation, leading to significant tax savings, less government regulation and other victories. A strong Political Action Committee (PAC) is necessary to maintain this legislative momentum. The BOMA PAC supports political candidates whose views are most aligned with the commercial real estate industry. Your company’s financial support of the BOMA PAC is critical to providing legislative representation and protecting the value of the buildings you own and manage. To support the PAC, make your contribution payable to the BOMA Political Action Committee and mail it to the BOMA-Atlanta office at 2987 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES Technologies for Facilities Management. (October 8) When used properly, technology can significantly enhance the performance of your facilities. This course will help you better understand the impact of technology on both workers and the workplace. You will gain the knowledge to evaluate your current technological services and systems, as well as to determine the appropriate technologies your portfolio requires. You will learn about hardware, software, telecommunications systems, computer-aided facility management, security systems, and much more. Planning and Organizational Issues for Managers Seminar. (October 14) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. In this seminar, you will learn how to keep your department on-track and your expenses within budget through production and contingency planning, scheduling manpower, controlling quality and cost, managing information, and knowing and enforcing established policies and procedures. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta.Administration. (October 15) In this course, you will develop a variety of skills related to managing people and time. This course focuses on leadership skills, oral communication techniques, motivational and team-building strategies, and training programs. Through the course, you will develop skills needed by managers in a maintenance environment, including the ability to plan, organize, schedule, delegate, budget, monitor, inspect and document. BOMA Property Management (PM) 101. (October 17) Explore the world of property management through Property Management (PM) 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, and is sponsored by ABM Security, AlliedBarton Security Services, Cabe & Cato, ThyssenKrupp and Walden Security. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry. The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved this course for 24 hours of Continuing Education Units. Doing Business in BOMA. (October 21) The Doing Business in BOMA Seminar was specially developed for BOMA-Atlanta allied members. The free seminar features a panel of property managers discussing how allied members can most effectively do business within BOMA-Atlanta. The property managers will share their insights about the importance of building relationships; the processes they follow in reviewing RFPs, new contract bids and contract renewals; how they select their vendors; and more. Through this seminar, allied members will gain a greater understanding of how to make the most of their BOMA-Atlanta membership and learn the best ways to do business with other BOMA-Atlanta members. Environmental Health and Safety Issues. (October 22) This course will provide you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations. You will learn to develop and manage proactive environmental/occupational health and safety programs, comply with regulatory standards and guidelines governing facility health and safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance. Strategic Performance Management Seminar. (October 28) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. In this seminar, you will learn about behavioral science, how to treat people fairy and with consistency, how to perform evaluations and give feedback, how to use the tools required for effective people management, and when and how to administer disciplinary action. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. Fundamentals of Facilities Management. (November 5) Successful facilities managers must have business savvy supported by a broad scope of technical knowledge. This course provides the base from which to build a career in facilities management. You will learn how to structure and manage operations and maintenance programs, and how to manage personnel effectively to control workload. You will gain an understanding of the importance of facilities management to business organizations and operations, while also learning strategies for internal marketing. You will likewise acquire project management and leadership skills crucial to your success. HR Laws & Career Growth Issues for Managers Seminar. (November 18) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. The seminar will provide education on labor relations, wage and hour laws. The course will cover the legal aspects of supervision and self-development, including illegal harassment, labor relations, occupational safety and career progression. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. UPCOMING EVENTS November BOMA Luncheon. (November 12) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. The November BOMA Luncheon is sponsored by Security Forces Inc. and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. Featured speaker Dick Purtell, chairman and CEO of BOMA International, will give an overview of upcoming BOMA International initiatives. Purtell is the portfolio manager for Grubb and Ellis Management Services and since 1982 has been an active BOMA member at the local, regional and international levels. He is also one of the chief architects of BOMA International’s new Accredited Building Program, to debut in fall 2008. Members may attend a BOMA-Atlanta luncheon at no charge by registering on or before the cut-off date, which is the Friday before the luncheon. November BOMA Bash. (November 20) Sponsored by Security Forces Inc., Mallory & Evans, Mayberry Electric and Unlimited Restoration Specialists Inc., the November BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied member sponsors. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. 2008 BOMA-Atlanta Holiday Social. (December 4) The 2008 BOMA-Atlanta Holiday Social presented by Malone Construction brings together building owners, property and facility managers, building engineers and allied members in an informal setting to network and socialize. The social will be held at 1420 Peachtree Street NE, courtesy of Urbana Realty Advisors. Allied members have the opportunity to purchase packets of raffle cards for distribution to customers. To register for the event or receive raffle cards, contact Nancy Hodge at 404-475-9980, ext 7, or nhodge@boma-atlanta.org. |
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