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NEWS AT A GLANCE Tour Added to TOBY Banquet! BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Tour Added to TOBY Banquet! An aquarium tour is now available after the Feb. 11 TOBY and Association Awards Banquet presented by AlliedBarton Security Services See the Georgia Aquarium like you've never seen it during a 45-minute tour led by Georgia Aquarium Facility Manager Tim Denney, who will take you behind the scenes on a tour of the mechanical and filtering systems that keep Atlanta’s most popular attraction running so smoothly. You’ll also get a bird’s eye view of the six million gallon Ocean Voyager exhibit, home to the Georgia Aquarium’s whale sharks. The tour is $20 for members and $30 for non-members and will be held from 1:15 to 2 p.m. The tour is limited to 30 people. Click here to register for the tour or the banquet. There is a $20 late fee for banquet registrations after February 6. Read the Latest Draft of the 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. The draft is open to public comments until February 6, and a presentation of this draft will be provided on February 17 at 5 p.m. at Southface's Home Depot Training Room. To register to attend the presentation at Southface, contact Aria Finkelstein at aria@damespointe.com. 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. HR in Committee. The Georgia House of Representatives last week spent significant time on House Resolution 1 (HR 1), a proposal to limit the increase in the assessed value of real estate used for taxation to a specific annual percentage, and BOMA-Atlanta government affairs representatives spent significant time at the Capitol speaking with legislators and raising concerns about tax inequities. HR 1 was amended as it worked through the committee process to include language to address some of the concerns raised by organizations such as BOMA-Atlanta. The full House planned to vote on HR 1 on Friday the 29th, but adjourned before doing so. Because HR 1 is a constitutional amendment, passage requires a 2/3 majority vote of the legislature. Local governments have lobbied hard against the measure, and as of Friday it did not appear that there were enough votes for passage. It will likely be further amended at the Rules Committee level and brought before the full House in the coming days. Each week the state legislature meets at the Georgia Capitol, BOMA-Atlanta's lobbysts at FiveashStanley provide an update of key issues and legislation. Stay informed by reading this update each week on the advocacy section of the BOMA-Atlanta Web site. To read last week's update, click here. Online HVAC Article. Read about the Commercial HVAC program online on Chattahoochee Technical College's Web site. The HVAC program represents a unique partnership between BOMA-Atlanta and Chattahoochee Tech. The BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) worked hand-in-hand with Chattahoochee Technical College in late 2006 to provide the special Commercial HVAC course for commercial building engineers. The course provides an opportunity for engineers to enhance their service skills through hands-on training, enabling them to become more proficient in their work environments. The third semester course will be offered Thursdays in April. Click here for more information about or to register for the April HVAC course. Leadership Academy Applications Due Feb. 25. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the second BOMA-Atlanta Leadership Academy! 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. The five-part series of full-day courses will taught by University of Georgia MBA professors to provide in-depth training in leadership and self-awareness development; time and stress management; negotiation skills; and creating a motivating work environment. A class of up to 20 will be selected for the 2009 Leadership Academy. To apply, download and complete a PDF application or a Word application and fax it to 404-475-9987. Applications are due Feb. 25. Participate in the Mountain Outing. Each year, BOMA-Atlanta’s Community Service Committee organizes a mountain outing trip for Hillside kids. Committee members engage with the children in outdoor activities and teambuilding exercises. This year’s Mountain Outing event will be May 16. For more information, or to volunteer to help, contact Patti Brown, pbrown@servpro8537.com Help with the HomeAid Construction Project . New for 2009! BOMA-Atlanta will partner with Home Aid to organize a construction project to benefit a local nonprofit in need. During the one-day project, BOMA members will assist Tapestry Youth Ministries with several construction-related needs with their duplex. Tapestry Youth Ministries is a nonprofit organization established to provide for young girls living in either unsafe or unstable environments. The project, organized by the Community Service Committee, will leverage the unique talents and skills of the membership to serve the community. The Home Aid construction project will be on April 24. For more information, or to volunteer to help, contact Tim Thomas, tt@doubletcontracting.com Register for the Southern Region Conference. The BOMA Southern Region conference will held in Norfolk, Virginia from April 23-26. Attending the conference is a great way to maximize your BOMA membership and learn about LEED-EB practices and how to compete in a fluid market from other professionals. Registration is now open, and sponsorships are available. For more information or to register, click here. To reserve a sponsorship, click here. UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES 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. 2009 BOMA-Atlanta Leadership Academy. (March 16) The BOMA-Atlanta 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. The five-part series of full-day courses will taught by University of Georgia MBA professors. On March 16, the topic will be leadership development/developing self-awareness. On April 3, the topic will be time and stress management. On April 16 and May 8, the topic will be negotiation skills. On May 12, the topic will be creating a motivating work environment. 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. Building Engineering 101TM. (March 18) Created specifically for building engineers and property and facility managers who want to gain a better understanding of engineering, the BOMA-Atlanta Building Engineering 101TM program is a six-day course taught over six weeks. The program combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings. Classes will be held in different Atlanta buildings. Learn from real-life scenarios and gain an understanding of relevant building systems in a course specifically designed to teach beginning building engineers how to be successful in their field. A continental breakfast will be served on each class date. Lunch will be served on April 22. Those who complete all six classes will earn a BOMA-Atlanta Building Engineering 101TM certificate. The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved this course for 18 CEU hrs. Energy Efficient Buildings Seminar. (March 19) Presented by Realcomm, the Energy Efficient Buildings: Green Technology that Works seminar brings together industry experts to discuss the latest technologies for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings. With the fluctuating price of oil and increasing utility costs, building owners and operators need to incorporate intelligent building initiatives such as automated building systems, daylight harvesting, wireless sensors and controls, renewable sources of energy and energy management software in order to remain competitive and profitable. Speakers will present new, innovative solutions and case studies for green sustainable buildings as well as methods for establishing ROI on the new solutions. This seminar is a must-attend for owners, developers, property managers, facility managers, engineers and system integrators. A continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., followed by the seminar from 8 a.m. until noon. This seminar has been approved for four hours of CEUs from the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Budgeting and Accounting. (March 25) In this course, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts to properties and facilities. 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. The course also includes exercises pertaining to computing productivity ratios, depreciation, ending cash balances, preparing income and expense budgets, and explaining budget variances. Commercial HVAC Course--Third Semester. (April 2) 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 third class in a five-semester program. You are not required to take the semesters in sequence. The classes may be taken in conjunction with SMA classes or any other seminars; however, the HVAC course does not provide credit towards a BOMI designation. UPCOMING EVENTS 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. The registration sponsor for the event is Sikes Paper. New! Aquarium tours are now available! See the Aquarium like you've never seen it during a 45-minute tour led by Georgia Aquarium Facility Manager Tim Denney, who will take you behind the scenes on a tour of the mechanical and filtering systems that keep Atlanta’s most popular attraction running so smoothly. You’ll also get a bird’s eye view of the six million gallon Ocean Voyager exhibit, home to the Georgia Aquarium’s whale sharks. The tour is $20 for members and $30 for non-members and will be held from 1:15 to 2 p.m. The tour is limited to 30 people. Click here to register for the tour or the banquet. There is a $20 late fee for banquet registrations after February 6. 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. No registration is required. February BOMA Bash. (February 19) The Feb. BOMA Bash is sponsored by Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services Inc. and Leapley Construction. The 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. To register, contact Nancy Hodge 404-475-9980 ext 7 or nhodge@boma-atlanta.org or click here. March BTO Luncheons. BOMA Technical Organization (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. The March luncheon is sponsored by EPIC Response. To maximize attendance, each luncheon is held twice at different locations. To register for the March 5 BTO lunch at the Loudermilk Center, click here. To register for the March 12 BTO lunch at the AGC Conference Center, click here. March BOMA Luncheon. BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. The March luncheon is sponsored by Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services Inc. and will be held in the Grand Ballroom West on the second floor of the Atlanta Hilton. New member orientation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Walton Meeting room on the second floor of the Atlanta Hilton. Members may attend the 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. |
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