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 2011 HILLSIDE HOLIDAY PARTY OPPORTUNITIES
Get in the spirit of the holiday season by helping BOMA-Atlanta's chosen charity Hillside!
Thank you to all those who donated to this year's Angel Tree. The community service committee sold all the Angels this year and raised a total of $6,750 for the purchase of gifts. That provides $75 per child, and a small contingency for any additional children that may enter the program before Christmas.
The 2011 Hillside Holiday Party is Dec. 6 at the Hillside campus, located at 690 Courtenay Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. This year's Holiday Party will include the "BOMA Choir," directed by Tim Meadows and Chris Williams with Belfor Property Restoration. Those who wish to volunteer for the choir should let Kacey Morris with Prologis know prior to the party. Volunteers and choir members should be available at 4 p.m. the day of the party to help set up and coordinate this event.
Each volunteer is encouraged to bring a dessert. Desserts cannot contain nuts! The pizza party will begin at 5 p.m. Following the pizza party, everyone will sing carols while volunteers distribute the stocking stuffers. The evening will also feature games and activities for children.
If you would like to help stuff the stockings this year, meet at the Monroe Conference Center on Hillside's campus at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2.
Contact Kacey Morris with Prologis with your questions by email or calling (404) 760-7220.
 NOW ACCEPTING MEMBER NEWS FOR INSIGHT MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2012
BOMA-Atlanta's magazine, Insight, the Commercial Real Estate Journal, is now accepting member announcements for issue one's member news section. This section highlights various news about BOMA members. The magazine's editorial board invites members to submit these potential news stories for review and possible publication. These stories can include job promotions, professional milestones, awards, baby announcements and other news that recognizes the accomplishments of professionals in the commercial real estate industry.
Submit your newsworthy item, along with any pictures, to Insight Managing Editor Erin Hall by emailing ehall@boma-atlanta.org or by calling (404) 475-9980. The editor will be accepting news as space allows, and news space is first come first served. Submitting member news does not guarantee news placement. News that doesn't make issue one may be used in a subsequent issue.
 BUSINESS GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY SEMINAR
BOMA-Atlanta is a sponsor for the upcoming Business Growth and Sustainability seminar. The seminar, Sustainability in Real Estate Management: Reduce Your Cost, Increase Your Profit, is presented by the Green Chamber of the South and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and will be held on Dec. 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, located at 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
This seminar will feature a panel of BOMA-Atlanta members and staff discussing how adopting sustainable practices will keep properties more competitive by: reducing maintenance and operating expenses; using energy more efficiently; employing cleaner sources of energy; improving NOI; expanding marketing opportunities; and making properties better places to live and work.
Panelists include:
- Sharon Shuford, Director of Events and Professional Development, BOMA-Atlanta
- Stacy Abbate, General Manager, CBRE
- Ian Hughes, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle
Visit the Green Chamber of the South website for details and to register today!
 CHECK OUT THE BOMA-ATLANTA BUYER'S GUIDE
Are you in need of products or services for your portfolio? BOMA-Atlanta has an online Buyer's Guide featuring more than 70 categories of products and services available to you. Search by postal code, or look for specific companies and organizations with the products and services you require. Visit BOMA-Atlanta's online Buyer's Guide today!
 2012 TOBY COMPETITION: ENTER YOUR BUILDING!
Now is the time for property and facility managers to earn recognition for their buildings by submitting entries for The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.
This year's TOBY and Association Awards banquet will be held at the Atlanta Biltmore on Feb. 8 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Registration for the banquet is now available online!
To enter your building, you must fill out the Intent to Enter and TOBY Data Form. To learn more about the requirements, click here.
In addition to the entry process, BOMA-Atlanta is holding a TOBY Entrants Workshop. The Dec. 7 session from 3 until 4:30 p.m. is free to attend for both members and non-members, but ONLINE registration is required and seating is limited to 30 attendees, so please register early. This workshop will be held at the Gwinnett Commerce Center and will include a building tour of the 2011 International TOBY-winning building.
Association Awards
Also, nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Association Awards. To learn more about Association Awards categories and how to nominate someone, visit www.boma-atlanta.org/involved/assc-awards.asp.
If you have any questions about the 2012 TOBY competition or the 2011 Association Awards, or if you need help enrolling in the TOBY Entrants Workshop, contact Director of Finance and Administration Nancy Hodge by calling (404) 475-9980 or by email at nhodge@boma-atlanta.org.
 2012 SHARED INTEREST GROUPS AND COMMITTEES
Remember to register to participate in BOMA-Atlanta shared interest groups and committees in 2012. 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!
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.
 REGISTER NOW FOR THE 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.
To join us for this three-day event, register by visiting the information page on the BOMA International website.
 SPECIAL ATLANTA FALCONS TICKET OFFER FOR BOMA-ATLANTA
Save up to 30 percent off the normal ticket price for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game on Thursday, Dec. 15 by using 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. Kickoff is at 8 p.m.
Click the link below to purchase tickets and enter the special offer code 'boma.'
http://atlfal.co.nz/BOMA2
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.
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 questions 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, Fla., April 12 - 14. Registration is now open through the link below.
http://www.bomajacksonville.com/2012-conference
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.
 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.
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| Upcoming Events and Educational Courses | 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-and-Learn
(December 6) Are you 35 years old or younger 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.
Online Exam Preparation: LEED Green Associate
(December 7) 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 project strategies. Instructors also provide an overview on recommended study methods, exam-taking skills, and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate professional credential exam.
TOBY 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.This workshop will be held at the 2011 International TOBY winning building Gwinnett Commerce Center from 3-4:30 p.m. and will include a building tour.
BTO Lunch
(December 8) Sponsored by EPIC Response. 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.
Business Growth and Sustainability Seminar
(December 15) This seminar will feature a panel discussion of BOMA-Atlanta members and staff discussing how adopting sustainable practices will keep properties more competitive by: reducing maintenance and operating expenses; using energy more efficiently; employing cleaner sources of energy; improving NOI; expanding marketing opportunities; and making properties better places to live and work.
January BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon and Participation Fair
(January 11) The 2012 January BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon sponsored by Full Circle Restoration will feature the installment of the 2012 Board of Directors. There will also be a new member orientation preceding the luncheon at 10:30 a.m. and a participation fair where members can learn more about participation in BOMA-Atlanta committees and SIGs.
Commercial HVAC - 5th Semester
(January 12) 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. This is the fifth semester in the five-semester program. This semester covers control systems; electricity, power and efficiency; and rules regulations, standards and laws. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material.
Refrigeration Systems and Accessories
(January 17) This course reviews the basic refrigeration cycle and refrigeration system components, as well as how to operate and maintain reciprocating and absorption refrigeration systems. You will gain the skills and knowledge to describe the principles of refrigeration and identify the performance characteristics of refrigeration components. You will also learn how to establish maintenance processes and troubleshooting techniques. Major topics covered in this course include refrigeration cycles and principles, mechanical components of refrigeration systems and systematic troubleshooting.
Technologies for Facilities Management
(January 18) This course will help you better understand the impact of technology on both workers and the workplace. You will gain the knowledge to evaluate your current technological services and systems, as well as to determine the appropriate technologies your portfolio requires. You will learn about hardware, software, telecommunications systems, computer-aided facility management, security systems, and much more.
Young Professionals Lunch-and-Learn
(January 26) Are you 35 years old or younger and looking to advance your career in the commercial real estate industry? If so, you should attend BOMA-Atlanta's Young Professionals educational series Lunch-and-Learn. You will have a chance to network with leaders in the field and discuss issues affecting young professionals in the industry. The featured speaker for this event is Cissy Smith with Steps Ahead. Cissy will cover the business etiquette guidelines that make young professionals successful in the workplace.
2012 BOMA International Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference
(January 30) The Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference provides an opportunity to share ideas, learn from your peers, be a part of shaping the future of BOMA and the commercial real estate industry and to take our message to legislators and regulators in our nation's capital. Join your fellow members for inspiring general sessions, exciting networking receptions and important business meetings.
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