January 2024 Newsletter 
President's Message
Happy New Year, BOMA GT!
I am so excited to be heading into a new year with BOMA Greater Tucson, and I am looking forward to another year with all our members.
At our end-of-the-year Holiday Mixer, we not only were able to mix and mingle but we were also able to present two BOMA GT Members of the Year Awards. The award for Associate Member of the Year was presented to Barbara Camacho (SERVPRO), for her dedication to BOMA over her past 10-years as a member through active participation, sponsorships, board positions, and much more. The award for Principal Member of the Year was presented to Ashley Chiquete (PICOR), for her willingness to jump right in as a newer member and newer property manager with her involvement as Secretary/Treasurer, and involvement with multiple committees.
BOMA Greater Tucson’s very own Eileen Lewis, (BOMA Fellow, RPA®, FMA®, Torch Properties) was elected by Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) as one of six new Board of Trustees members. If you would like to read the press release from BOMI, please click here. Eileen is excited to bring a smaller association perspective to the group and to learn more about how we can leverage education opportunities for BOMA members through BOMI. Congratulations, Eileen!
For the first BOMA luncheon event of 2024 we will welcome motivational speaker Ryan Lambert, the owner of INfinitUs Mindset. On January 23, 2024, Ryan will present on You, Your Brain, Your Goals. Ryan has over 20 years of experience with financial planning, neuropsychology, and leadership, and works with C-suite executives, athletes, and teams across the country. The intended take-aways from this presentation include are: Realize what you are thinking about at any given moment. Why you are the most important person in your life. How your brain is wired for surviving but not thriving. How to accomplish your key goals. Sounds like a great way to start the year, so if you have not done so yet be sure to register by January 18, 2024.
The BOMA 2024 Winter Business and National Issues Conference is January 27-31, 2024, and is held in Washington DC. If you are interested in attending or if you would like to learn more, please visit the website here.
BOMA Georgia is graciously sharing a webinar opportunity with BOMA Greater Tucson, facilitated by Stevie Dawn Carter, PhD, on the topic of The Art of Emotional Intelligence. The webinar will be held on January 30, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. This event is free with a Promo Code, so please reach out to Luann when registering to receive the code.
Asst. Chief Duffy with the Tucson Police Department will join us in February to speak on homelessness, crime, and drugs in Tucson. In March, Associate Professor Wurman will talk about his public nuisance litigation against the City of Phoenix, similar efforts in Tucson and elsewhere, as well as the public camping and homelessness crisis nationwide, and what business owners can do about it. Registration is open for both events. Visit www.bomagt.org to get registered!
Karen Wolf, Town West Realty
President, BOMA GT
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2024 is going to be busy, informative, exciting, educational and fun! We already have a lot planned and confirmed for the upcoming year. We are looking forward to another great year with each and every one of you!
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Luann Schwartz
Executive Director
Meeting/Event Information
You, Your Brain, Your Goals
January 23, 2024
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Sheraton Tucson Hotel ~ (Catalina Room - Upstairs)
5151 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Directions
Ryan Lambert
Owner and founder of INfinitUS Mindset, a company that coaches individuals and companies to be the ‘best’ version of themselves. I have a 20+ year history in financial planning, neuropsychology and leadership. The reason I do this is to see the ‘lights go on’ for people when they realize how much control they have in their life and what they can accomplish. I work with C-suite executives, athletes and teams across the country.
TAKE-AWAYS:
- Realize what you are thinking about at any given moment.
- Why you are the most important person in your life.
- How your brain is wired for surviving but not thriving.
- How to accomplish your key goals.
ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH: Antionette Alvarez, Owner
Chicken Picatta
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Chicken Caesar Salad
Registration opens: 11:45 am
Networking: 11:45 am-12:00 noon
Lunch and speaker: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
Calendar of Events
Below are the BOMA Greater Tucson events we have scheduled for 2024. We are finalizing May and September so stay tuned on those.
| January 23, 2024 | You, Your Brain, Your Goals | Ryan Lambert, Motivational Speaker |
| February 27, 2024 | Homelessness, Drugs & Crime in Tucson | Assistant Chief Duffy, TPD |
| March 26, 2024 | Public Nuisance Litigations and more | Associate Professor Wurman, ASU |
| April 23, 2024 | The Wild West BOMA GT Trade Show | |
| June 25, 2024 | Team Building | Bry Carter, The Phoenix Staffing |
| July 30, 2024 | Christmas in July | Mixer & Community Service Event |
| August 27, 2024 | De-Escalation, Techniques ... | Sgt. Darrell Hussman, TPD |
| October 22, 2024 | Annual Business Meeting | ALL MEMBERS - Quorum Required |
| November 8, 2024 | Annual GOLF Tournament | Anyone who wants to have fun! |
| December 12, 2024 | Holiday Mixer & Members of the Year |
Webinars ...
The Art of Emotional Intelligence
January 30, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Add to Calendar
A special THANK YOU to BOMA Georgia for sharing this opportunity with us!
BOMA GT Members ~ Attend this webinar at NO COST, please reach out to Luann Schwartz, Executive Director for code.
Complete online registration at www.bomacentral.org
Welcome New Members
Ben Wilson, Powerhouse Window Cleaning
Bertha Celaya, CCS Facility Services
Jacqi Marth, CCS Facility Services
Mary Lou Lara, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR
Scott Snell, CAMCO
Tame Elie, Disaster Restoration Innovation
Emerging Young Leaders Scholarship Opportunity
1. Applicant must have less than 5 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry (in the property management or service provider field).
2. Applicant must be an active BOMA Member involved in business functions as defined within their local BOMA.
3. Applicant’s BOMA Membership must be within the Pacific Southwest Region (PSW), defined as a BOMA located in Arizona, California, Hawaii, or Nevada.
4. Applicant must be in good standing with the BOMA local, PSW Region and International.
5. Applicant must agree with the conditions of acceptance stated in the flyer information.
BOMA International Conferences & Events
BOMA’s 2024 Winter Business and National Issues Conference offers a unique opportunity to network with your industry peers and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to influence the decisions that will move our association, our businesses, and the commercial real estate industry forward. Whether you’re learning about the latest issues and trends at a committee meeting, making important new business contacts at a luncheon or social event, or meeting with your elected representatives on Capitol Hill, participating in this conference will give you the edge you need to prosper.
We are at a vital time of massive change that is transforming the commercial real estate industry. Please join us in January to help shape the direction BOMA will take to meet the challenges of the future. CLICK HERE for more information.
March 5-6, 2024
Public Policy Symposium
Washington, D.C.
Only one event brings together a cross section of healthcare real estate — investors, developers, operators and health systems executives — to break down the complexities of the evolving business landscape and develop solutions. At BOMA International’s Medical Real Estate Conference, hear from a multitude of leading voices representing all sectors of the field to gain clarity on critical topics so you can navigate challenges, make smart decisions for your business and multiply opportunities for success. CLICK HERE for more information.
You may have heard terms like "sustainability" and "flexible spaces" for a while now, but what those ideas look like in practice today is very different from a year ago—and the industry will continue to transform, on all fronts. The 2024 BOMA International Conference delivers the insights and skill-building opportunities that property professionals need to not just keep up but stay on the cutting edge. Whether you attended last year, or you've never been before, this is the time to update your knowledge. Explore topics relevant to your goals (for your property and your career) with more than 40 education sessions presented by forward thinking experts, get reinvigorated for the road ahead with special keynotes and learn from your peers at networking events—all at the conference presented by the industry's most trusted information source. CLICK HERE for more information.
Designations ...
Earn Your Certification
Take the Prep Course
Education Opportunities
2024 Building Engineering Management (BEM101)
Course Fees: BOMA Members & Employees: $375 | Non-members: $525
Houston BOMA will fully manage the course registration, setup, communication, instruction, and course book materials. The class is entirely online, and your members will receive a certificate of completion for attending the virtual class. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Questions? Contact Natalia Lara at [email protected] for more information.
RPA, FMA, SMA and SMT Designations
RPA Ethics is Good Business
Virtual Class: The class will be recorded and available to watch for six months.
Required RPA & FMA Course
Date: February 15
Times: 9AM to 4PM Central
Instructor: Joe Sherman, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
$640 for Students
Contact [email protected] to register
RPA Law & Risk Management
Virtual Class: All classes will be recorded. If you miss a class, you can watch the recording. Recordings will be available for six months after the first date of class.
Required RPA Course
Dates: March 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28
Times: 4PM to 7PM Central
Instructor: Patrick Philbin, Hines
$1,290 for Students
Contact [email protected] to register
CLICK HERE to visit BOMA International's Education page.
Partnership Program
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (520) 310-1605.
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Committees
Committee participation does not require much time, and not only has a huge impact on our organization but is also a great way to get to know your fellow other members! We need a principal member and associate member to co-chair each committee along with other members to assist as many hands make the work much easier. Below are a list and description of the committees. Please let Karen or Luann know which committee/s you are interested in.
Membership Committee
Responsible for recruiting and maintaining membership. Other involvement includes hospitality, new member orientation, follow up with guests from meetings, assist with updating/revamping membership information/flyers.
Programs Committee
Responsible for arranging/scheduling the programs for the monthly membership meetings, mixers, special events, including extending the invitations and introducing the speakers at the meetings.
Government Affairs Committee
Responsible for monitoring legislative, political, and regulatory activity as it might affect the real estate industry in general and BOMA-GT’s members in particular. Creates and maintains relationships with political leaders and regulatory officials in order to promote our organization and its interests. Educates the membership about issues that could affect them. Organizes lobbying and grass roots efforts to influence the legislative and/or the regulatory environments.
Community Affairs Committee
Responsible for community outreach through community service and charitable work. Some of our projects we have participated previously in are: Gospel Rescue Mission (coffee drive), Erik Hite Foundation (donations for the center, cleaned facility/mats), Cancer Walk (October), Community Food Bank Food Drive and the annual Holiday Toy Drive and Gift Wrap to benefit Gospel Rescue Mission.
Public Relations Committee
Responsible for promoting BOMA of Greater Tucson and its members to special interest groups and the general public. This committee coordinates with staff and all the other committees to issue press releases when appropriate.
Social Media
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BOMA GT OFFICE/CONTACT INFORMATION:
10645 N. Oracle Road
Suite 121; #239
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
(520) 844-1674 fax
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me in the BOMA GT office at [email protected] or call (520) 310-1605.
Thank you,
Executive Director
