Transcript Membership Orientation PPT

Introduction to
BOMA Greater Little Rock
Introduction to BOMA International
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What is BOMA?
◦ BOMA INTERNATIONAL
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Founded in 1907
Federation of 97 Local Associations
Represents 9 billion square feet of property
Membership: Approximately 19,000 members
* Principal advocate for commercial real estate
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Introduction to BOMA Little Rock
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What is BOMA Little
Rock?
 Founded in 1974
 Represents 35 million
square feet of property
 Membership: Over 100
members
 Serves commercial real
estate industry for Greater
Little Rock
 * Principal advocate for
commercial real estate in
Arkansas
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Introduction to BOMA
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BOMA Little Rock’s Mission:
◦ Promote the highest ethical
and professional standards in
the commercial real estate
industry
◦ Support its members through
 ADVOCACY
 NETWORKING
 EDUCATION.
Ethical
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Professional
Standards
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Introduction to BOMA
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Who are BOMA members?
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Building Owners
Property Managers
Facility Managers
Asset Managers
Engineers
Architects
Developers
Leasing Professionals
Contractors / Supplies / Vendors
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Introduction to BOMA
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What types of facilities does BOMA
represent?
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Office Buildings
Industrial Facilities
Mixed-Used Facilities
High Rise Living / Condominiums
Government Facilities
Medical Buildings
Financial Institutions
Regional/National Retail Properties
Regional/Nationals Hospitality Facilities
Institutional/Educational Facilities
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Introduction to BOMA
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BOMA Greater Little Rock Leadership
BOMA Little Rock
Officers
•President
•President Elect
•Vice President
•Secretary/Treasurer
•Treasurer-Elect
Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
Association Management:
•Officers
•5 Committee Chairs
•Immediate Past-President
•Approximately 10 different
committees
•Teri Monahan, BAE
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Membership Benefits
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What are the benefits of joining BOMA Little Rock?
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Networking
Education
Advocacy
Community Involvement
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Membership Benefits
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Networking: Membership provides unique access and
availability to an invaluable network of professionals and
information.
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Monthly Meetings
Publications
BOMA Blurbs
Resources
Community Involvement
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Membership Benefits
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Educational: Opportunities are designed to promote
the highest levels of knowledge, professionalism and
capability within our organization.
◦ Certification Classes
 RPA (Real Property Administrator)
 FMA (Facility Management Administrator)
 SMA (Systems Maintenance Administrator)
◦ Specialized Forums (Seminars/Webinars)
◦ Research & Reports
◦ Annual Continuing Education Class for
AR Real Estate Licensees
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Membership Benefits
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Advocacy: BOMA is the only real estate organization
making its voice heard locally, throughout Arkansas and
before U.S. Congress.
◦ Examples of industry issues: property rights, tax
reform, utility deregulation, indoor air quality, building
codes, window washing, etc.
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Lobbying
Legal Input
Regulatory Monitoring
Timely Bulletins
Arkansas Legal Handbook
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Community Involvement: BOMA Greater Little Rock is
an active and positive member of the local community.
Our members support a
local charity and for the last
several years have been an
active supporter of
Southern Children’s Home
o With more than fifty
children, proceeds from our
fundraiser help provide
basic necessities for these
children.
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124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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BOMA Greater Little Rock Events
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Monthly Membership Luncheons
Committee Meetings
Social Events
Golf Tournament
Educational Webinars
Continuing Education Seminars
Christmas Party & Silent Auction
Benefiting Southern Christian Home
Orphanage
Awards Dinner
Casino Night benefiting BOMAPAC
Regional & National Conventions &
Meetings
Trade Show
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Committees
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These are the BOMA GLRCommittees in which
you can participate:
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Associates
Awards
Advocacy
Education
Finance
Golf Tournament
Membership
Nominating
Programs
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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The Member’s Role
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What is your role as a BOMA GLR member?
◦ Don’t just join, participate!
◦ Network
◦ Influence the direction of the commercial real estate
industry
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
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Questions?
124 West Capital, Suite 711
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.BOMAGLR.Org
06/10/11