eNewsletter
11.21.2006

NEWS AT A GLANCE
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Holiday Social  
Southern Region Survey    
Budgeting and Accounting, Accelerated Course   
Design, Operation and Maintenance Part 2, Accelerated CourseHoliday Social Sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services   
BTO Luncheon  

BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
Holiday Social. BOMA's annual Holiday Social is quickly approaching. The event will include food, drinks and an opportunity to network with others in the commercial real estate industry. Register soon to ensure your space is reserved. The event is sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services. 

Southern Region Survey. Your input is needed to complete a survey for the BOMA Southern Region. The survey will be utilized to gain perspective of where the organization stands in the present and strategize the next three to five years. The cut off date for completing the survey is Nov. 30. The results will compiled in December and discussed with the BOMA Southern Board of Directors and the task force during the Winter Business Meeting in January. If you have not already completed the survey, please do so: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB225TNLVZJG2 

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES
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Budgeting and Accounting, Accelerated Course. (Dec. 6) Learn how to 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 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.

Design, Operation and Maintenance Part 2, Accelerated Course. (Dec. 13) This course provides information property and facility managers need to make management decisions about various building systems and sites, decisions that will increase occupant safety and comfort while facilitating building efficiency to meet the business goals of an organization. The course provides an understanding of electrical systems and lighting, elevator maintenance and modernization, and pest and solid waste management. It also covers security issues, fire and safety systems, and energy management concerns. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
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Holiday Social Sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services. (Dec. 7) Celebrate the holiday season while networking with your colleagues. The event is sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services and hosted by Colonial Properties Trust. 

BTO Luncheon. (Dec. 7 & Dec. 14) This educational program has been designed specifically for building engineers. The same program will be presented on Dec. 7 at the Loudermilk Center downtown and Dec. 14 at the AGC office in Marietta. BTO members are required to pre-register for the luncheon. The luncheons are sponsored by Critical Systems.