 November BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon Photos
Photos from the November BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon are now posted on the BOMA-Atlanta Facebook page. The Nov. 9 luncheon was held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel with more than 300 in attendance to see the confirmation of the 2012 BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors. Elected officials including Atlanta City Councilman Kwanzaa Hall, Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner and State Representative Kathy Ashe were in attendance to recognize BOMA-Atlanta for its community service work and present the association with proclamations from the city, county and state. Finally, featured speaker and BOMA International President Henry Chamberlain gave an industry report updating our members on the progress of the association in 2011 and providing focus for the association's future. To see photos of this event, visit the BOMA-Atlanta Facebook page.
Congratulations 2012 BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors
The recent 2011 November Luncheon and Annual Business meeting saw the approval of the 2012 Board of Directors. Congratulations to the new 2012 BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors, as well as the returning board members from 2011. The 2012 Board will be installed to office at the 2012 BOMA-Atlanta January Luncheon and Participation Fair.
The officers of the 2012 Board of Directors are:
President Judi Sponsel, RPA
President-Elect Miller Getz, RPA, CCIM
Vice President Marcy Moneypenny, RPA, CPM
Treasurer Mark Dukes, RPA
Immediate Past President Linda Beauchamp, RPA
The new members of the board are:
Greg Bellina, RPA, SMA, SMT
Mark Gallman, SMA, SMT
Mark Harrington, LEED GA
Todd Mitchell, RPA
MJ Taboloff
Gib Durden
The new members join returning board members John Brien, RPA, FMA, CCIM; Liz Rodriguez; Steve Weibel; Brenden Welch, LEED AP; and Matt Brinkman, CAS. To see photos capturing this event and other November luncheon highlights, visit the BOMA-Atlanta Facebook page.
Thank You Outgoing Board
In 2011 BOMA-Atlanta saw many successes for the association. These triumphs would not have been possible if not for the work of the 2011 BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors. Many thanks go to the following board members whose terms end in 2011:
Immediate Past President Michelle Dixon, RPA
Bert Calvert, RPA, CPM, CCIM
Patti Brown
Heather O'Toole
Diane Dameron
Brian Manus, SMA
 Prepare for TOBY Competition
TOBY workshops are a great way for property managers and their building teams to learn how to prepare a building for TOBY competition. This year, BOMA-Atlanta's TOBY workshops will be combined with building tours, so you not only hear about, but see TOBY winning buildings. Hosts at the building will share their best tips and hold a brief tour that hits the highlights of the TOBY judges tour. Get registered for one of the upcoming workshops below!
November 17 - 10-11:30 a.m. at 1000 Parkwood
Compete in TOBY Competition!
To enter your property into TOBY competition, see the Entry Requirements Form and complete the Intent to Enter and TOBY Data Form.
 2012 Shared Interest Groups and Committees
2012 shared interest group (SIG) and committee registration has begun. Joining a SIG or committee is a great way to further your professional education and volunteer within Atlanta's premiere commercial real estate association. If you are currently a member of a committee or SIG you must re-register for 2012. Join a Committee or SIG today!
 Special Atlanta Falcons Ticket Offer for BOMA-Atlanta
Save up to 30 percent off the normal ticket price for two upcoming Atlanta Falcons games through the BOMA-Atlanta Discount Ticket Program. Discounted tickets range in price from $65-$109 per ticket. Locations are available in the upper and lower levels of the Georgia Dome.
Click the link below to purchase tickets and enter the special offer code 'boma.'
You will then be prompted to set up an online account to view discounted pricing and seating options. Seat locations are limited and are not expected to be available through the duration of the promotion. If you are having trouble accessing the ticket link, please email wparr@falcons.nfl.com.
Games available include...
Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings...Sunday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. Kickoff
Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars...Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Kickoff
 Register Now for the BOMA 2012 Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference
Plan to join BOMA-Atlanta this year at the 2012 Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This meeting is open to all BOMA members and is your ideal opportunity to learn, network and participate in provocative discussions on the hottest topics in commercial real estate and to take our message to lawmakers in the nation's capital.
2012 BOMA-Atlanta January Luncheon and Participation Fair
To start 2012 off on the right foot, BOMA-Atlanta is trying something new at the January Luncheon! We all have talents that set us apart and make us valuable to our employer. As a BOMA-Atlanta member, you can sharpen those talents-as well as discover talents you perhaps didn't even know you had-through work on a committee or involvement in a shared interest group (SIG).
Aren't sure which committee or SIG is right for you? BOMA-Atlanta's new January Participation Fair--which will be held in conjunction with the 2012 BOMA-Atlanta January Luncheon starting at 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2012--is a great opportunity to learn about how and where you can apply your skills and expertise to benefit the association. Participation in committees and SIGs also offers you the means to expand your professional network and development, thus maximizing the value of your BOMA-Atlanta membership. Further, contributing to BOMA-Atlanta as a volunteer demonstrates your commitment to the industry while showcasing your abilities as a professional.
During the Participation Fair, you will learn about BOMA-Atlanta's 11 committees and four SIGs from their leaders.You will also be able to sign up for committee service and SIG participation during your visit.
Register to attend the January Luncheon and Participation Fair.
BOMA International Launches BOMA Fellows
In 2011, BOMA International launched the BOMA Fellows program. This program is among BOMA International's highest honors. It recognizes and honors BOMA members for exemplary and sustained contributions to the industry, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels, and is a call to continued leadership and service.BOMA values long-time volunteers and highly engaged members for their contributions to the industry, the association and the community. The program provides recognition to individuals for outstanding contributions and also provides BOMA International with access to the best, brightest and most accomplished BOMA members to serve in a variety of capacities. The program provides these accomplished individuals with a credential they can proudly use and display and is a terrific forum for actively engaging these individuals in BOMA activities and initiatives.
Nominations are now open for 2012 and will close Jan. 15, 2012. To nominate someone as a BOMA Fellow, complete and return the nomination form. If you have more question about the program, visit the BOMA International website.
Attend the 2012 Southern Region Conference
Next year's Southern Region Conference will be held in Jacksonville, FL, April 12 - 14. Registration is now open through the link below.
The conference will be held at the Marriott at Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour and the Players Championship. There will be a golf tournament at Pete Dye's Valley Course on Thursday. There will be a networking event on Thursday evening at the beach in Ponte Vedra. On Friday, attendees can take a trip to St. Augustine for the Friday Evening Social Event at Ripley's Believe It Or Not to highlight Friday the 13th.
Education sessions will feature a discussion of advocacy issues directly impacting you and your owners and a disaster preparedness roundtable.
There will be a drawing for all registrants who register between now and Dec. 31, 2011. The winner will receive a golf foursome to play the world famous Players Championship Course at TPC. The certificate will be good for one year. Register on the BOMA Jacksonville website.  2012 Sponsorship Opportunities
BOMA-Atlanta sponsorships are an excellent way to show your support for Atlanta's premier commercial real estate association, increase your visibility and enjoy many of the benefits of sponsorship. The 2012 sponsorships are going fast, but some sustaining sponsorship opportunities still exist. Add your company to the list of sponsors below! Current Sustaining Sponsors - Winthrop Management, LP
- Cassidy Turley
- Duke Realty
- CBRE
- IDI Services
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Highwoods Properties
- Behringer Harvard
Also, Cousins Properties Incorporated and Lincoln Property Company are the 2012 Green Partners representing property management.
For more details about these sponsorships and the value they create for BOMA-Atlanta partners, contact BOMA-Atlanta Director of Finance and Administration Nancy Hodge at nhodge@boma-atlanta.org or by calling (404) 475-9980.
 Register Now for 2012 Courses, Luncheons and Seminars!
Most of BOMA-Atlanta's 2012 calendar of events has been set. Now is your opportunity to begin registering for courses, luncheons and seminars while they are still fresh on your mind. Increase your professional network by attending a luncheon, or go ahead and further your career by registering for 2012 RPA, FMA, SMA, or SMT courses! There will be plenty of opportunities for you in 2012, go ahead and register now by visiting the BOMA-Atlanta Calendar of Events page. |
