November BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting

(November 9) Sponsored by Mid America Metals. Speaker Henry Chamberlain, president of BOMA International, will give an industry report. BOMA-Atlanta luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. There will be a new member orientation preceding the luncheon at 10:30 a.m.

LEED AP: Operations and Maintenance Exam Prep

(November 10) 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 and 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.

Ethics is Good Business ShortCourse

(November 14) This course helps you understand the effect that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property's bottom line. Through presentations of real-life scenarios and case studies, you will identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that can occur on the job.

Green Real Estate Network: November Breakfast

(November 15) 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. The topic for this breakfast is Gaining LEED Through Direct Management of Vendor Relationships. Greg Bellina of Cousins and Amanda Madrid of Jones Lang LaSalle will talk about how they leveraged vendor relationships to help them earn LEED points.

November BOMA-Atlanta Bash

(November 17) BOMA-Atlanta 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. This Bash is sponsored by SERVPRO of Decatur and ERMC of Atlanta. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. Non-hosting allied members are not allowed to register for this event.

TOBY/Earth Awards Entrant Workshop

(November 17) Property Managers and their teams will learn best practices and helpful tips on entering this year's 2011-2012 TOBY and Earth Awards comptetition.

BTO Lunch

(December 1) Susan Froman with Engle Martin & Associates will present this month's topic: Property Risk Assessments. 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. To maximize attendance, each luncheon is held twice at different locations.

Medical Office Building SIG Breakfast

(December 1) The Medical Office Building Managers Shared Interest Group (MOB SIG) is organized to address the specific interests of medical office building managers and engineers. This group meets quarterly for an informal breakfast and networking session followed by a discussion of specific medical office management issues and current industry trends and challenges. This meeting will feature a discussion and brainstorming session on topics for 2012 meetings of the MOB SIG.

Hillside Holiday Party

(December 6) Each year, the BOMA-Atlanta Community Service Committee hosts a holiday party for the children at Hillside. This year's event is on Dec. 6. For more information, contact Kacey Morris, Prologis, (404) 443-6212 or kmorris@prologis.com.

Young Professionals Education Series: Lunch & Learn

(December 6) Are you 35 or under and looking to advance your career in the commercial real estate industry? If so, you should attend BOMA-Atlanta's Young Professionals educational series. You will have a chance to network with leaders in the field and discuss issues affecting young professionals in the industry. The topic for this lunch and learn is Your Behavioral Style: Is Your Career Path Right For You? Attendees will learn the tools and techniques that will maximize their effectiveness in the workplace now, and in the future. Learn more about yourself and demonstrate ways to maximize the effectiveness of your current and future teams.

TOBY/Earth Awards Entrant Workshop

(December 7) Property Managers and their teams will learn best practices and helpful tips on entering this year's 2011-2012 TOBY and Earth Awards comptetition.

BTO Lunch

(December 8) Susan Froman with Engle Martin & Associates will present this month's topic: Property Risk Assessments. 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. To maximize attendance, each luncheon is held twice at different locations.