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eNewsletter
8.17.2009
NEWS AT A GLANCE
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BOMA-Atlanta News at a Glance |
BOMA-Atlanta Freezes Membership Dues
BOMA-Atlanta has frozen membership dues for 2010 at the current 2009 level. Freezing membership dues is one step in a series of efforts BOMA-Atlanta is making to serve members during this difficult economic environment. The association has also offered a variety of free and low-cost educational programs for members and also continues to provide value to building owners through government advocacy.
Community Service Opportunities
BOMA has a variety of ways for you to give back to the community. Volunteers are needed to help with Hillside's Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser this year. Thirty to forty volunteers are needed on the afternoon of October 12 to unload the delivery truck. Volunteers are also needed throughout the day on October 13-31 to help sell pumpkins. To volunteer, contact Gabriella Rowland at Hillside at 404-875-4551. BOMA is also coordinating a holiday party and angel tree program for Hillside. To become involved in this activity, contact Nancy Wesley, Cousins Properties Incorporated, 404-407-2364, nancywesley@cousinsproperties.com. Also, BOMA encourages property managers to consider donating a portion of the proceeds from lobby events to support Hillside. For more information on how to do so, contact Annette Gorelick, with Ruppert Nurseries, at 770-931-9900.
BOMA Leadership Nominations
It is time to consider BOMA leadership positions for 2010. 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 by September 25.
Pandemic Preparation
Property managers and building engineers are both encouraged to attend a lunch program on pandemic preparation. The Sept. 3 and 10 BTO Luncheons will feature Pam Blackwell from the Cobb County Health Department speaking on pandemic preparedness. With threat of a wider H1N1 Flu outbreak during the fall and winter months, preparation is key. This program will provide you with vital information to protect you and the individuals in your building. Click here to register.
Sandy Springs Building Round Table
Sandy Springs building codes interpretations have caused higher design fees, elevated construction costs, permitting delays, tenant occupancy postponements, financial penalties and loss of revenue. Are you a Sandy Springs building owner or manager who is struggling with the City's interpretations of occupant load calculations and elevator lobbies? Join other affected real estate managers and brokers at the Sept. 2nd Sandy Springs Building Round Table to discuss these issues with Sandy Springs city officials. Organized by Mark Schroeder with Veneendaal Cave, BOMA-Atlanta and the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS, the round table event will held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the REALTORS association's East Classrooms at 5784 Lake Forrest Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. To attend the event, RSVP to REALTORS Director of Government Affairs Robert Broome at robert@abr.org.
Fight the sustainable building ordinance!
For the past year, BOMA-Atlanta members have been very involved fighting the City of Atlanta's proposed sustainable building ordinance (ASBO), which Sustainable Atlanta (SA) and Southface developed on behalf of the Atlanta mayor. The ordinance requires all new buildings to conform with minimum LEED standards. The Atlanta City Council's Community Development subcommittee is planning on taking the ordinance to the full Council for a vote. BOMA's position has been to oppose government mandates and support an incentive-based, voluntary program. Attend the subcommittee meeting on Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. in Committee Room 2 at 55 Trinity Ave. in Atlanta and sign in to speak out against the ordinance. You can also e-mail your Council representative about the ordinance. To determine your Council representative, find your company district here then find your Council member by district number. To read the current draft of the ordinance, click here. To read more about Sustainable Atlanta and the ordinance, click here.
BOMI Introduces New Computer Based Testing
Starting January 1, 2010, BOMI is moving to computer-based testing for all courses. With this change, there will be a $60 additional BOMI fee for each test taken on computer under the new BOMI testing system. To read more about the change to computer-based testing and its benefits, click here. To view BOMI's timeline for phasing-in the computer-based testing, click here.
New Green Associate/LEED AP Training
The U.S. Green Building Council's new LEED Green Associate designation is the first step to achieving LEED AP status. During the one-day class, Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Options will provide an in-depth overview of recent changes to the Green Associate program and LEED AP exam and prepare you to take the Green Associate exam. In addition to this training, attendees will receive online access to exam simulators for 60 days to reinforce classroom knowledge. The course fee includes all training materials, access to the online simulators, lunch and refreshments.To register for this course, click here. For more information about the LEED Green Associate credential and changes to the LEED AP exam requirements, click here.
New EER Available
The new Experience Exchange Report (EER) is now available from BOMA International. The new EER is available online and provides access to 15 million data points in 40 seconds or less. For more information, or to get access to the new EER, go to www.bomaeer.com.
Federal Funding Opportunities
There are several GEFA federal grant opportunities resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For a list of federal grant opportunities in the fields of energy, agriculture, defense and others, click here. To sign up to receive funding newsletters, e-mail Laurie Brown at laurie.e.brown@comcast.net and include your e-mail address in the body of your message. For more information about federal grant opportunities, visit http://www.recovery.gov/.
BOMA International Publications
BOMA International offers the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings. Since 1915, this book has been the only floor measurement method for commercial real estate approved by the American National Standards Institute, making it a must for building owners, property and facility managers. To order the BOMA Standard, call BOMA International at 800-426-6292 or click here. |
Upcoming Events and Educational Courses
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Young Professionals Education Series: Lunch and Learn
(August 25) This program will include a discussion on Ethics with Pat Freeman, RPA, SMA, CPM, CCIM, LEED AP, of Wells Real Estate Funds. Lunch will be provided for the hour of education and 30 minutes of informal networking. Due to space limitations, participation is limited to the first 40 who register. Click here for more details and to register.
Real Estate Investment and Finance
(August 26) In this course, you will learn to take charge of real estate investments in order to maximize the value of property. You will develop knowledge about basic financial concepts as they relate to real estate, including valuation, analysis, taxation, depreciation & life-cycle costing. For more information or to register for this course, click here.
GreenBusiness Works Expo
Discover how going green can save you green at the Southeast's GreenBusiness Works EXPO, September 2-3 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. In a time of financial turbulence, now more than ever, reaping significant financial rewards in a must. Attend EXPO 2009 and hear real world practices from real organizations who have implemented well formulated environmental strategies and reaped real cost savings. For more information and to register click here.
BTO Lunch
(September 3, 10) Sponsored by R.F. Knox Company, this month's lunch topic is pandemic preparation. BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) quarterly luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. To register, click here.
Commercial Real Estate Inspirational Breakfast
(September 9) The featured speaker will be Bryant Wright of Right From the Heart Ministries and Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
Foundations of Human Resource Management
(September 15) In this seminar, you will learn about the foundations of human resource management, including the qualifications of the first-line supervisor and what the successful supervisor needs to know, be and have.The seminar is part of the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management program.Individuals who complete all five seminars in the series will be awarded a Human Resources Managment certificate. Click here for more information or to register. Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
Asset Management
(September 16) Today's property managers work hand-in-hand with asset managers and often serve as asset managers themselves. Expert education gives professionals the capability to build value in real estate assets, providing confidence to investors, owners, and building tenants. In this course you will learn to make sense of your assets, discover the asset manager's role, function and place in real estate and business, and master the ability to outperform competitors.
Sustainable Real Estate Seminar
(September 22) Learn about how Atlantic Station was built and continues to be managed sustainably. The two-hour educational program will focus on the commercial office development at Atlantic Station and will also include a behind-the-scenes tour of the property.
Leasing and Marketing
(September 23) In this course, you will gain the skills needed to successfully lease and market building space under favorable as well as adverse economic conditions. You will learn to conduct targeted market surveys; to develop a marketing plan that will please both the owner and the tenant. Leasing and marketing are approached from in-depth legal and ethical angles, as well as from a financial standpoint. This course, which includes current, reliable resources, such as relevant websites, can help you stay on top of today's marketplace.
BOMA Bash
(September 24) BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied members. The September BOMA Bash is sponsored by ENTEK, Mayberry Electric Inc., Mid
America Metals and SERVPRO of Decatur.
Commercial HVAC (Fourth Semester)
(October 1) 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.
Facilities Planning and Project Management
(October 7) Through this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge critical to the successful execution of a facilities project: proper planning, selecting a building's team, and following through with attention to detail. You will learn how to assemble and manage facilities teams and how to plan and implement facilities projects, including methods to control key elements of the process.
Managing Employee Performance and Development
(October 13) This seminar reviews how to build a team capable of consistently delivering expected results; how to consistently achieve output, quality and cost expectations; and how to fairly and consistently administer company policies and procedures.
The seminar is part of the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management program. Individuals who complete all five seminars in the series will be awarded a Human Resources Management certificate. Click here for more information or to register. Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
BOMA Property Management 101
(October 16) Explore the world of property management through Property Management 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. Sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services, Walden Security, Peachtree Pest Control, ThyssenKrupp Elevator and ABM Janitorial Services. |
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