BOMA Atlanta News Brief
8.1.2006

NEWS AT A GLANCE
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Educational Price Increase   
Salary Survey  
BOMA Trade Show        
BOMA Trade Show Silent Auction   
Administration Course   
Facility Planning and Project Management Course   
Energy Efficiency Program   
Property Management 101   
BOMA Trade Show   
BOMA Luncheon   
BTO Breakfast   
BTO Luncheon   
BOMA Sports Outing   

BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
Education Price Increase. The BOMI Institute is implementing a significant price increase in 2007 for educational courses. The first price increase in five years, it will raise the average course fee by $120. BOMA-Atlanta has several courses scheduled throughout the rest of this year, which will be offered at the current lower registration fee. Members may avoid paying the higher 2007 fee by enrolling in upcoming 2006 courses today. 

Salary Survey. BOMA-Atlanta has completed a 2006 Salary and Benefits Survey, which includes data from 30 property management companies in metro-Atlanta. The data was compiled by an independent consultant who prepared the report. A free copy has been sent to key representatives from participating companies. Copies of the survey are also available for sale. Click here to download an order form.  

BOMA Trade Show. The annual BOMA-Atlanta Trade Show will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 24 at the Cobb Galleria. It is the largest annual show of its kind in metro-Atlanta and will feature exhibitors offering a variety of products and services to the commercial real estate industry. Trade show attendees may also win some fantastic prizes. Mark your calendar now to attend. 

Trade Show Silent Auction. This year's Trade Show will include a silent auction to benefit Hillside. Property managers, facility managers, allied members and engineers are encouraged to donate items to the silent auction. Companies can also partner together to make a joint contribution, if they would like. The deadline is August 3. For more information, contact Tammy King at tamara.king@mcdean.com or John Adams at jadams@securamericallc.com. 

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES
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Administration. (Aug. 15) Learn leadership skills, oral communication techniques, motivational and team-building strategies, and training programs. Through the course, you will develop skills needed by managers in a maintenance environment, including the ability to plan, organize, schedule, delegate, budget, monitor, inspect, document and write.

Facility Planning and Project Management. (Aug. 16) Develop the skills and knowledge critical to the successful execution of a facilities project: proper planning, selecting a building's team, and following through with attention to detail. You will learn how to assemble and manage facilities teams and how to plan and implement facilities projects, including methods to control key elements of the process.

BOMA Energy Efficiency Program Audio Seminar. (Sept. 8) This audio seminar is the fourth in a series exploring BOMA International's Energy Efficiency Program. BOMA-Atlanta always offers BOMA International and BOMI audio seminars at the BOMA office at a rate much lower than hosting a site yourself.

Property Management 101. (Sept. 8) This course provides participants with an overview of the commercial real estate industry. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in advancing their career. In addition to classroom-style instruction, participants will also be exposed to a variety of buildings metro-Atlanta and will learn from hands-on experiences and group discussions. Instructor: Carol Dalton Moore, RPA. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
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BOMA Trade Show. (Aug. 24) This year's BOMA Trade Show will from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria. 

BOMA Luncheon. (Aug. 24) BOMA is hosting a luncheon in conjunction with the annual Trade Show. Registration is required to attend the luncheon. 

BTO Breakfast. (Aug. 24) The BTO is hosting a breakfast for building engineers in conjunction with the annual Trade Show. 

BTO Luncheon. (Sept. 7 & Sept. 14) This educational program has been designed specifically for building engineers. The same program will be presented on Sept. 7 at the Loudermilk Center and Sept. 14 at the AGC office in Marietta. BTO members are required to pre-register for the specific week they will attend. Members may not swap dates. 

BOMA Sports Outing. (Sept. 22) The annual BOMA Sports Outing will be on Sept. 22 at Chateau Elan. The event will include a golf tournament, tennis tournament, home tours, wine tasting and spa appointments. Look for registration details soon.