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NEWS AT A GLANCE Nominate a Colleague for an Association Award BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Nominate a Colleague for an Association Award. Do you know a BOMA-Atlanta member who made a difference in 2008? Now is the time to nominate that person for a 2008 association award! You may nominate yourself, a co-worker, vendor, BOMA staff member or anyone who is employed by a BOMA member company who has made a significant contribution to the association or the industry during 2008. To read about the different awards, click here. To nominate someone for an award, download a nomination form in PDF format or a nomination form in Word format and fax the completed form to 404-475-9987 by Jan. 16, 2009. Then register for the Feb. 11 TOBY and Association Awards Banquet presented by AlliedBarton Security Services to see who won! Apply for the 2009 Leadership Academy. Applications for the 2009 BOMA Leadership Academy are now being accepted! The Leadership Academy is a certificate program designed for all property and facility managers, and for building engineers who have management responsibilities. BOMA-Atlanta membership is required to participate in the Academy. A class of 20 participants will be selected for the 2009 Leadership Academy. To apply for the academy, download and complete a PDF application or a Word application and fax it to 404-475-9987. Applications are due Feb. 25, 2009. Register for a 2009 Course. BOMA-Atlanta is committed to enhancing the professionalism and value of members through professional development. In 2009, we again will be hosting a variety of different courses to meet your needs. Make sure professional education is a part of your budget. In today's economy, it is more important than ever before to invest in education to further your future. To register for a 2009 class or view the complete list of 2009 courses, visit our online calendar. For more information about professional development, click here. Read the Atlanta Green Building Ordinance. The City of Atlanta is considering enacting a green building ordinance, and BOMA-Atlanta's lobbyists, Government Affairs chair and other BOMA-Atlanta advocates are working with other organizations, such as NAIOP's Ga. chapter, to ensure that the ordinance promotes fair sustainable development. To read the latest draft of the ordinance, click here. To volunteer to serve as a BOMA-Atlanta advocate for this issue or for another government affairs issue, e-mail Laura Kenney at lkenney@boma-atlanta.org. Sign up for a 2009 Committee or SIG. Becoming involved in a committee is one of the best ways to enhance your BOMA experience. Committee participation provides countless networking and leadership development opportunities. You also have the opportunity to sign up for two new special interest groups in 2009. A Shared interest group (SIG) is an informal network of individuals who share a common interest. Click here to download a committee sign-up form (PDF). Click here to download a sign-up form for the Medical Office Building SIG or the Young Professionals SIG. Fax the completed forms to 404-475-9987. UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES Commercial HVAC Course--Second Semester. (January 15) Designed for building engineers, the Commercial HVAC course provides an opportunity to enhance service skills through hands-on training. The course will enable beginning engineers and those with experience to become more proficient in the work environment. Course topics will include commercial refrigeration systems, energy management, DDC controls, pneumatic calibration, cooling tower maintenance, air handlers, pumps, boilers, water and air balancing and other topics. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material. This is the second course in a five-semester series. The class may be taken in any order. Fundamentals of Real Property Administration. (January 28) To fulfill the role of property manager in today's marketplace, you must be knowledgeable in many areas. You are expected to manage buildings; communicate with employees, managers, and tenants; protect the interests of the owner; market property; negotiate leases; and protect the environment. By providing an overview of the property management profession, this course helps you understand, and integrate, the many duties and responsibilities of a property manager. Refrigeration Systems and Accessories. (February 25) Maintaining the proper comfort level in an office environment is essential for tenant satisfaction. Refrigeration equipment is a key component of an air-conditioning system that must be properly maintained and operated at maximum efficiency. This course reviews the basic refrigeration cycle and refrigeration system components, as well as how to operate and maintain reciprocating and absorption refrigeration systems. You will gain the skills and knowledge to describe the principles of refrigeration and identify the performance characteristics of refrigeration components. You will also learn how to establish maintenance processes and troubleshooting techniques. Major topics covered in this course include refrigeration cycles and principles, mechanical components of refrigeration systems and systematic troubleshooting. UPCOMING EVENTS January BOMA Luncheon. (January 14) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. The January BOMA luncheon is sponsored by EPIC Response and will be held at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. 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. NEW! Building tours are now available of Fifth Street Management’s Atlanta building. The tours are free for members. There are two tours available on Jan. 14. The 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. tour is open to 20 people, and the 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. tour is open to 15 people. Each group will tour the building’s mechanical room and central plant and learn about Fifth Street’s best-in-class technology and the steps taken to achieve LEED certification. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about conservation management from a BOMA-Atlanta property manager! To sign up for the 10:15 tour, click here. To sign up for the 1:15 tour, click here. The last BOMA luncheon sold out, so be sure to register early for this event! TOBY and Association Awards Banquet. (February 11) Register now for the TOBY and Association Awards Banquet presented by AlliedBarton Security Services at the beautiful Georgia Aquarium. See your colleagues recognized for their accomplishments and learn what it takes to manage an award-winning building. Please note that this banquet is not a regular luncheon. Registration and payment are required. The aquarium's ballroom allows for 10 seats per table. If you purchase 10 seats to the banquet, please indicate if you would like all the seats to be at the same table. Portions of tables purchased along with full tables will be placed as near to the full tables from the same company as possible. BOMA Day at the Capitol. (February 17) The 2009 BOMA-Atlanta Government Affairs Committee is hosting the annual BOMA Day at the Capitol from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on February 17 at the state Capitol. During the event, BOMA members interact informally with elected officials, capitol staffers and others involved in state politics. 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