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 BOMA-Atlanta Receives Recognition for Association Excellence
The Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) recently featured BOMA-Atlanta in their latest print and online publications as examples of successful governance change and creating success through increased member contact.
The most recent edition of Connections (the publication of the GSAE) featured BOMA-Atlanta on the cover. The article examines how BOMA-Atlanta found success, even during the recession, by increasing education and networking opportunities with you, the members. To see the online version of the magazine, click here.
In its most recent edition, Associations Now (the publication for the ASAE) BOMA-Atlanta was featured in the cover article for its innovative and successful governance structure and strategic practices. Read the article here.
In addition to the article, Executive Director Gabriel Eckert filmed a complimentary video on how other associations can institute strategic governance change like BOMA-Atlanta. The reputation as a "best practice" organization can be attributed to the support and forward thinking of BOMA members and staff! See the ASAE Youtube video.
BOMA-Atlanta Receives Two Best Practices Awards
BOMA-Atlanta received two Best Practices Awards from BOMA International at the International Business Conference and Every Building Show on June 26-28 in Washington, D.C. The awards include the Marketing and Communications Award for producing the GREEN Real Estate Summit and the Communications Management Award for the HomeAid community service project. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the hard work of the BOMA-Atlanta staff, board, committees and membership.
Congratulations and thank you to all the members of BOMA-Atlanta who made this possible!
 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Wins International TOBY Award
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Building recently took home The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award in the 100,000-249,999 square foot building category during International competition. The competition took place at the 2011 Annual Business Conference and Every Building Show in Washington, D.C. from June 26-28. The building is managed by Parmenter Realty Partners and Christina Fore is the property manager. Congratulations to this year's International winner, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce!
 See August Motivational Luncheon Speaker Nadia Bilchik
Nadia Bilchik, CNN News anchor and motivational speaker, will be the featured speaker at the 2011 August Motivational Luncheon on Aug. 10, 2011 at Twelve Atlantic Station, 361 17th Street NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30363.
Bilchik will present her topic "How to Light the F.I.R.E.: Tips & Techniques to Build Rapport Every Time You Communicate." In addition to the luncheon, you can also register separately for the follow-up conversation with Nadia from 1:15 until 2 p.m. after the luncheon. She will provide some interactive exercises as well as Q&A. Limited registrations are available for this opportunity, so register early. To register for this event, complete the registration form.
 Basketball Game to Benefit Hillside
Come benefit BOMA-Atlanta's chosen charity, Hillside, as the Atlanta Dream plays the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. in the Phillips Arena. At the game, Hillside will be the featured non-profit in the Atlanta Dream's 'Expanding Your Dream' Community Spotlight Series. Hillside will receive 50 percent of the proceeds for all tickets sold through this program. The opportunity will raise awareness, excitement and additional funding for the growth of Hillside. In addition to the game, Hillside will also be honoring BOMA-Atlanta for its many years of support. Let's support Hillside again by attending this event!
Click the registration link, and register for the July 28 event. Use the promo code "dream" during the online registration. For large parties, contact Natalie White at (678) 510-7466.
 The 2011 EER is Now Available
Budget season is fast approaching and what better way to build better budgets and pro formas than to use the now available 2011 Experience Exchange Report (EER)® to see how your building matches up to other buildings in its market?
The 2011 EER contains data from 6,500 buildings and 278 markets across the U.S. and Canada. Its convenient, online access allows you to generate reports for more than 140 cities anytime, anywhere. With its custom search features and exportable tables and charts, the EER can track key performance indicators such as energy and cleaning costs to evaluate and refine operating strategies for your asset or entire portfolio. The EER truly works for you to help you increase the level of performance in your asset and provide comprehensive metrics to owners, investors and tenants effectively. It can also be used to evaluate income and expenses in new markets and is a necessity for analyzing and underwriting acquisitions.
Subscribe to the EER today.
(From BOMA International)
 BOMA-Atlanta Celebrates Recent Graduates
Education and professional development are two of the core components of BOMA-Atlanta's mission. We are excited to celebrate and announce the recent graduates of BOMA-Atlanta Property Management 101, Property Management 201 and the Human Resources Management Certificate Program courses.
PM 101: - Cherise Basham with Tishman Speyer
- Shawn Benjamin with Sikes Paper Co.
- Wendy Burke with Behringer Harvard
- Chastity Johnson with Greenstone Properties
- Jennifer Johnson with REIT Management & Research LLC
- Tawana Massey with REIT Management & Research LLC
PM 201: - Amanda McCallum with Cousins
- Wendy Dixon with Cox Enterprises Inc.
- Michelle Ferguson with Wells Real Estate
- Tarie T. Fuller with Childress Klein Properties
- Myleka S. Morgan with Eola Capital LLC
- Racheal Moses with Highwoods Properties
- Jacob Wilder with BOMA-Atlanta
HR Management Certificate Program: - Jezabel Belcher with Lincoln Property Co.
- Gloria Parker with Parmenter Realty Partners
- Timothy Schluchter, RPA, CPM, with Manulife Financial
- LaTaina Smith with Cousins
- Charlotte Williams with Vertical Systems Inc.
- Ashley Beanblossom, RPA, with Highwoods Properties
- Felicia McGhee with Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Vickie Foard with Highwoods Properties
- Dara Nicholson with Cousins.
Congratulations to all our graduates. We look forward to your continued involvement and professional development with BOMA-Atlanta.
 Volunteers Needed for Third Annual HomeAid Construction Project
On October 21, BOMA-Atlanta will partner with HomeAid of Atlanta for the third annual HomeAid Construction Project. This year, BOMA-Atlanta will help renovate two different charities; the Mary Hall Freedom House, serving women and women with children by empowering them to break the cycle of addiction, poverty and homelessness; and Trinity House - Big Bethel, a residential transitional program designed to serve homeless men with issues regarding drug dependency. Anyone who is interested or would like more information about this volunteer opportunity should contact Tim Thomas with Double T Contracting at tt@doubletcontracting.com or call (770) 489-7772.
 Win Big at the 2011 Sports Outing
Registration is now available for the 2011 BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing presented by SERVPRO Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration on Sept. 30 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. The Sports Outing is one of Atlanta commercial real estate's highly anticipated and attended events. Attendees can choose to participate in recreational or competitive golf tournaments or play in the tennis tournament. The day concludes with an awards ceremony and dinner. This event always sells out. So don't wait to register. If you would like to register to attend this event, fill out the registration form.  Green Education Opportunities Now ONLINE!
BOMA is a leader in sustainability. BOMA also offers a variety of green educational opportunities for real estate professionals.
In July, BOMA-Atlanta will be offering its first-ever online Green Associate exam preparation course! The online course covers a variety of sustainability topics, green building best practices and LEED fundamentals. The course topics are tailored to assist industry professionals in understanding the key concepts of LEED and the essentials to pass the Green Associate exam. Enrolled participants receive comprehensive training as it relates to the LEED Rating Systems, green building design concepts and strategies. Instructors also provide an overview on recommended study methods, exam-taking skills and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate professional exam.
To learn more and enroll, follow the instructions on the brochure.
BOMA also offers classroom preparation courses for the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Operations and Maintenance exams. The courses provide an in-depth preparation to take the LEED exams. In addition to in-person training, participants also receive access to 60 days of post-class online exam simulators, which reinforce the knowledge gained by attending the course.
Visit the links below to get registered for the course you need.
LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance Exam Prep Course - Aug. 30
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Sept. 27
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Online LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course
(Wednesdays, July 6-27) This online course covers a variety of sustainability topics, green building best practices, and LEED fundamentals. The course topics are tailored to assist industry professionals in understanding the key concepts of LEED and the essentials to pass the Green Associate exam. Enrolled participants receive comprehensive training as it relates to the LEED Rating Systems, green building design concepts, and strategies. Instructors also provide an overview on recommended study methods, exam-taking skills, and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate professional exam.
Building Design and Maintenance
(July 12) In this course, you will cover the characteristics, uses, and properties of common building materials, as well as building regulations, codes, and standards. You will learn to compare building system components and to identify appropriate inspection and maintenance techniques. You will develop the knowledge to establish procedures and standards for monitoring building operations, preventive maintenance and cleaning.
Green Real Estate Network: July Breakfast
(July 19) The Green Real Estate Network is for individuals who want to further their knowledge of green and sustainable practices. These breakfasts allow attendees to network with leaders in green and learn more about sustainability in the commercial real estate industry. This breakfast's topic is Low Cost, No Cost Green Initiatives. Attendees will hear two viewpoints of low and no cost green initiatives, the property management and the consultant side.
Joint Critical Infrastructure Symposium
(July 20) The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Infrastructure Protection, in partnership with the FBI and InfraGard, is hosting five regionally based events across the Nation focused on matters of critical infrastructure protection and resilience. Each symposium will draw from the expertise of key players in the critical infrastructure protection arena to inform and encourage open dialogue among participants from DHS and FBI; State and local government; regional consortiums; and the private sector.
Law and Risk Management
(July 20) This course will provide you with a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management. In addition to covering leasing, the course covers important issues concerning torts, contracts, employer/employee relations, property rights and environmental law. The course describes the risk management process, covering assessment of loss exposures and handling daily risks that property managers encounter.
2011 August Motivational Luncheon
(August 10) Sponsored by Firestar/Parker Young Construction. BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. This year's guest speaker is Nadia Bilchik, president of Greater Impact Communication, an internationally renowned television news anchor, media and presentation skills expert, author and keynote speaker. Her topic will be How to Light the F.I.R.E.: Tips and Techniques to Build Rapport Every Time You Communicate. In addition to the luncheon, you can register separately for the follow-up conversation with Nadia. She will provide some interactive exercises as well as Q&A. Limited registrations available for this opportunity, so register early.
BOMA Property Management 101
(August 19) Sponsored by ValleyCrest, ABM Janitorial, AlliedBarton Security Services, Peachtree Pest Control and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation. 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. 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.
Tour of Atlanta Buildings
(August 23) Tour famous Atlanta buildings. Only 30 spots available!
Real Estate Investment and Finance
(August 24) Thru 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 and life-cycle costing. You will learn to evaluate real estate investments and develop budgets that estimate net operating income. You will study the income capitalization approach and cover property taxation costs and strategies to offset these costs. You will also gain skills to conduct discounted cash flow analysis and calculate net present value and internal rate of return.
LEED AP - Operations & Maintenance Exam Prep
(August 30) Replacing the LEED AP for Existing Buildings exam track, the LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the operation & maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle. During the one-day class, Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Investment Group will provide in-depth overview of the recent changes to the LEED AP exam structure and a full day's training that will prepare attendees to take the LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance exam. In addition to this in-person training, attendees will receive access for 60 days of post-class online exam simulators, which will reinforce the knowledge gained by attending this course. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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