BOMA/Chicago E-News: Gold Medal June Program Luncheon & RPA Recognition

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

June Program Luncheon & RPA Recognition to Feature Olympic Gold Medalist Jason Lezak

Please join us on June 9th at the Blackstone Hotel (626 S. Michigan Ave.) as we welcome Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Jason Lezak. Lezak is best known for anchoring the US men's 400-meter freestyle relay team in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing--stealing the Gold from the French. He also dominated the last leg of the 4 x 100 Men's Medley Relay, winning the Gold for his team and securing Michael Phelps' record 8th Gold medal.

His talk will center on maintaining a work-life balance, teamwork, leadership and dedication and commitment through adversity.

All recent (past 3 years) RPA designees will be recognized at this event and will be offered a half-price ticket.

550 West Washington (Jones Lang LaSalle), 191 N. Wacker (Manulife Financial), and the Aon Center (Jones Lang LaSalle) will each be recognized for their 2010 Regional TOBY wins.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email Matt Smith at msmith@bomachicago.org for more information.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

Are You a Recent RPA Designee?

Have you received your RPA designation in the past three years? If so, BOMA/Chicago wants to know so we can recognize your achievement at the Program Luncheon on June 9 at the Blackstone Hotel. Please email Matt Smith with your information.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Until Friday

Governor Quinn has ordered US flag in Illinois to half-staff from sunrise Tuesday, May 25 through sunset Thursday, May 27, 2010, in honor of Firefighter Kurt Meusel. Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset Friday, May 28, 2010, in honor of Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV.

To recap...all flags should be lowered starting today--Tuesday--and will remain down until sunset Friday.

CNA Building Profiled on Blackhawks TV

The CNA Building is being featured on Blackhawks TV--the Chicago Blackhawks online video channel. It has also been featured on local newscasts throughout the week. To view the profile, visit Blackhawks TV.

Now that the Blackhawks have reached the Stanley Cup Finals, there's still time to show your building's support by lighting up red for the Finals. If you're able to light up your building for the Finals, please email Matt Smith at BOMA/Chicago so your building can be recognized.

Emerging Leaders Network Launches Ambassador Program

BOMA/Chicago is pleased to announce the launch of it Emerging Leaders Ambassador program. This new program will engage BOMA/Chicago's Emerging Leaders in Committees via special assignments, and to provide leadership opportunities for Emerging Leaders.

The BOMA/Chicago Ambassador program will provide Emerging Leaders with a unique leadership opportunity within BOMA/Chicago. While any Emerging Leader can apply to serve on a BOMA/Chicago Committee, the Emerging Leader Ambassador will have a different role. The Ambassador will be responsible for providing a report to the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee via email once every other month on the activities of that Committee, and will also be responsible as acting as a liaison between that Committee and the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee.

For additional information and an application, please visit the Emerging Leaders Ambassador Program Page.

Completed applications should be sent to Matt Smith at msmith@bomachicago.org by Tuesday, June 1.

Support the Active Transportation Alliance's Bike the Drive & Bike to Work Week

BOMA/Chicago members are invited to take part in the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive and Bike to Work Week

Come out and make the most of your Chicago Summer with two fun, exciting events from the Active Transportation Alliance.

MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive May 30, 2010
Kick off your Chicago summer with a car-free bike ride down the scenic, world-famous Lake Shore Drive this Memorial Day weekend. BOMA members can save $5 on registration using the online coupon code BOMA5 at www.bikethedrive.org.

Bike to Work Week June 12-18, 2010
Help make your office a happier and healthier place to work! Get your workday started right and become a team leader by signing up your company for Bike to Work Week. Registration is free, and Active Trans provides team leaders with resources such as: bike maps, how-to manuals and duel cards to challenge the competition. Team leaders also get a free technical fabric T-shirt. Register online at www.activetrans.org/biketoworkweek.

Asset Management Course Begins June 3

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. 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.

This elective RPA and FMA course is scheduled June 3, 10 17, 24 July 1, 8, 2010. The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the third floor conference center of the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, at 77 West Jackson. To register for this course go to http://www2.bomachicago.org/events/calendar/event.asp?EVENT_ID=817. The instructor for the course will be Marcia Rubenstein, Principal of Sight on Site, LLC.

Master skills in:

Developing an asset management plan, including appropriate resources associated with the current economy
Measuring financial and operational objectives, including audits and reasons for them
Managing and marketing strategies for retaining and attracting tenants
Acquiring, disposing, and evaluating troubled properties for sound decision making

How you'll benefit: