Welcome to BOMA Greater Tucson

Getting the most out of your membership

• The premier real estate organization in Tucson for 24 years

• Approximately 100 members

• BOMA members manage 12.4 million square feet and own 4.2 million square feet of commercial real estate in Tucson.

• The tenants occupying BOMA buildings employ over 16,000 Tucsonans.

• Actively in legislative issues affecting commercial real estate

• Exists to provide legislative, education and networking benefits to our members

What is BOMA GT?

To actively and responsibly represent and promote the interests of the commercial

real estate industry through effective leadership and advocacy, through the

collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and through professional

development.

BOMA of Greater Tucson Mission Statement

• Education – to increase professionalism through education

• Legislative Advocacy – to provide savings and up-to-the-minute information regarding codes and legislation in the city of Tucson

• Networking – to provide a network for members to share experiences, knowledge, exchange ideas and to have a resource of qualified and reputable vendors

Primary Goals

President, Katie Castillo (Ashland Group) Secretary/Treasurer, Betsy Johnson (CBRE/MAS) Past President, Dana Elcess (Cushman Wakefield | PICOR)

Principal Director, Tina Olson (Cushman Wakefield | PICOR) Principal Director, Gay Jarvis (Cassidy Turley) Principal Director, Deb Bryant (Sunrise Property Services) Principal Director, Mary Westmoreland (Niles Investments)

Associate Director, Tomas Salazar (Thyssenn Krupp Elevator) Associate Director, Eric Albright (Ace Asphalt of Arizona) Associate Director, Brandon Bosshardt (Burns Pest Control)

Special Consultant to the Board, David White

Executive Director, Jeanie Merideth Executive Assistant, Luann Vosburg

2014 Board of Directors

• Building Owners• Property Managers• Asset Managers• Facility Managers• Chief Engineers• Commercial Real Estate Professionals who own, manager and/or

operate:

• Government facilities

• Medical buildings

• Financial institutions

• Educational/institutional facilities• Vendors who service the BOMA membership

Who Should Join BOMA GT?

• Seminars

• RPA and FMA Designations

• Advance notice and information on the latest legislative, regulatory and code issues

• A great variety of dynamic luncheon speakers on relavent topics

Education and Information

• BOMA Monthly Newsletter (online)

• BOMA Website – www.bomagt.org

• Experience Exchange Report (EER)

• E-mail reminders for upcoming events

• Membership Directory (online)

Publications and Communications

• Luncheons – Last Tuesday of each month (with various exceptions)

• Monthly Committee Meetings

• Special Activities – Mixers

• Joint meetings/Mixers with other Industry organizations

• Seminars and Classes

• Holiday Luncheon & Annual Awards Banquet

• Fundraising Events: Golf Tournament & Poker Tournament

• National Convention

• National Winter Business Meeting

Events and Activities

Members are our most valuable resource:

• Participation

• Contribution

• Influence the direction of the industry

• Getting Involved

• Get the association working for you

Role of a Member

• Associate Member Council

• Community Affairs

• Education

• Experience Exchange

• Government Affairs

Committees• Membership

• Programs

• Public Relations

• Golf

• Poker Tournament

• Other as needed

Committees are a great way to develop one-on-one relationships.

Principal Members

• Reduce costs

• Protect your assets

• Advocate favorable legislation and regulations

• Networking

• Up-to-the-minute information

• Best education in the field

Membership BenefitsAssociate Members

• Networking

• Access to our membership database

• Committee participation

• Reduced cost on sponsorships

• Associate of the Month

• When you join BOMA GT, you are joining under your company. Other employees from your company do not automatically become members. You are the only person eligible for member prices and committee participation.

• Any other member who wants to join from your company must submit an application and pay annual dues which are at a reduced rate as an “additional member”.

• Anytime you change companies, your membership remains with the company.

• We also have a Partnership Program (information is in your packet). 2014 sign ups are under way.

Understanding Your Membership

The BOMA GT website is a valuable tool for the members. The website (www.bomagt.org) is a resource which includes:

Contact information for the local BOMA office, including board members and committees information

Member Only access to members directory Upcoming events including all luncheons and educational

opportunities RSVP for the monthly luncheon Photos and handouts from meetings Current topics

To have full members access to the website: Log into the website and then click on “Forgot Your Password”. This will allow you to create your own password. Be sure to click “Update”!

Getting the Most of Your Membership

Call Jeanie or Luann at 299-4956 or email at bomagt@comcast.net

Thank you for participating!

Any Questions?