President's Message

Happy June, BOMA Greater Tucson!

Just a few weeks ago we had the pleasure of touring the Tucson Convention Center with the Director of Sales and Marketing, Kate Calhoun. Kate brought us through the main arena, which was set up for the Tucson Sugar Skulls, and we all kept our fingers crossed that the Roadrunners would return for another season. We toured the renovated meeting halls, the banquet kitchen (sadly, no taste tests), the exhibit halls, and their central plant. Kate even gave us some insight on how she brings talent to the convention center and the services they offer as a full convention center. After the tour, Kustom Restoration and Allied Universal Security Services, were gracious hosts of a happy hour mixer at the DoubleTree by Hilton | Tucson Convention Center. Thank you to all the attendees, and a big thank you to the mixer sponsors. 

On June 25, BOMA GT will welcome Bry Carter with The Phoenix Staffing for a team building event. Bry will talk about things like leadership, handling conflict, time management, and how to approach these topics with our own teams. With The Phoenix Staffing, Bry has built out a direct hire division, runs five markets, and has had the ability to train locally and nationally with apartment associations including BAAA, TAA, and the AMA. Her classes include leasing, time management, leadership, recruitment, and maintenance programs. Her passion is helping people and her favorite thing to tell people is if you are comfortable, you are not growing. Please register by June 20, at noon. 

Christmas is coming early this year! BOMA GT will be hosting a Christmas in July Mixer at Brother John's Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ. While we plan to partner with Southern Arizona Book Heros through the end of year in other ways, this event will conclude our donation drive. A donation bin will be present at the June Luncheon or Amazon gift cards can be provided for committee members to shop on your behalf through the Southern Arizona Book Heros’ Amazon Wishlist. Donation bins are located at the following drop-off sites from now until the July Mixer: 

PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services –5151 E Broadway Blvd., Suite 115, Tucson, AZ
Town West Realty – 555 E River Rd., Suite 201, Tucson, AZ

For ideas, the Southern Arizona Book Heroes Amazon Wishlist can be viewed here. Items can be shipped to BOMA GT at the following address:  10645 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 121; #239, Oro Valley, AZ

Thank you all in advance for your participation with our donation drive benefiting Southern Arizona Book Heroes and their efforts to provide comfort to children in crisis.

The 2024 BOMA International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, PA is quickly approaching. If you have questions on the experience, please reach out to me or Luann and we can give our first-hand experience or connect you with other BOMA GT members who have attended. Below is the overview of the event, with the link to the convention website.

“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.” – BOMAConvention.org

As our Programs Committee finalizes the 2024 calendar and brainstorms for 2025, please let us know what events, education opportunities, or other ideas you would like to see brought to BOMA GT. 

Karen Wolf, Town West Realty
President, BOMA GT

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Community Outreach

We need your support now as we wrap up this portion of the book drive at our Christmas in July Mixer.

OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH RECIPIENT FOR 2024

GIVING CHILDREN HOPE IN THEIR MOMENT OF DESPAIR

We are collecting items NOW!

We are collecting NEW books, journals, etc. to assist in restocking the duffle bags our law enforcement and first responders carry to help positively impact the kids during an emergency interaction.  Each duffle bag holds approximately 35 books.  Our goal is to fill at least 20 bags!  Currently, they are in need of books which must be generic (no holiday related) for ages 0 - 3; 3 - 6 and 7 - 10.  Coloring books, journals and my communication cards. 

Unsure what to buy?  Get a gift card and let us shop for you.  

You can shop through the Amazon wish list.  How to get the books to BOMA GT:
1.  Have the books/items shipped to yourself and bring them to a meeting.
2.  Contact Ashley Chiquete to coordinate a pickup.
3.  Drop the books/items off at one of our drop off locations: PICOR or Town West Real Estate. 
4.  You can also ship your items to the BOMA GT office:  10645 N. Oracle Road; Suite 121; #239, Oro Valley, AZ  85737

This is your opportunity to give a child in crisis a book of their own and make a positive difference in their life.

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Monthly Event

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Welcome New Members

David Castro, Lanmor Services
Elijah Torres, Titan Roofing
Mary Crowder, BMS CAT
Regina Spaeth, MAS Real Estate Services
Trent Stafford, Highland Roofing

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Upcoming Events

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BOMI

Are you currently pursuing (or wish to pursue) your RPA?  There is a scholarship opportunity available through BOMI – the J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship – for those individuals who demonstrate a financial need.  The scholarship covers registration for one course and the testing fees (enrollment fees, travel expenses and other fees are the responsibility of the recipient).  This is a perfect opportunity to take an online course since you would save travel fees by choosing this option.  If you are interested in applying, here’s the link, which includes the application and additional information:  https://www.bomi.org/content.aspx?id=8564

I know we have Tucson BOMA members would benefit from this opportunity.  Good luck!

Eileen Lewis, RPA, FMA, BOMA Fellow, BOMI Trustee
Torch Properties
[email protected]

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BOMA Phoenix

Read carefully - Property Managers and Buidling Engineers
CLICK HERE to register 

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BOMA International Conferences & Events

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Designations ...

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RPA, FMA, SMA and SMT Designations

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Partnership Program

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (520) 310-1605.
SAGUARO

     

OCOTILLO

PRICKLY PEAR

AGAVE

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Social Media

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These are great resources to use to invite others to events, job postings, etc.

ALSO, BOMA International has their own app.  Download it to your phone.  Here is what it looks like:

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Association

BOMA GT OFFICE/CONTACT INFORMATION:

Thank you,

Luann Schwartz
Executive Director

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