Membership Committee Meeting May 14, 2008

The next membership committee meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on May 14, 2008 prior to the monthly mixer at the Columbus Brewing Company.

BOMA COLUMBUS provides an outstanding value for its members.  We have served the commercial building industry since 1951 by acting as a clearinghouse of information and education for its members locally, regionally and nationally.  Additionally, BOMA COLUMBUS effectively represents the interests of the commercial real estate community before every level of government and our public policy initiatives have helped avoid unnecessary regulatory fees, construction costs and other mandates.

BOMA's newsletters, special industry reports and annual membership directory are benefits, which help our members "stay in touch." In today's business climate, competent management and representation of real estate assets significantly adds to property values. BOMA COLUMBUS helps in this endeavor more than any other organization with its educational programs, legislative advocacy and focused seminars. In addition, our association events and regional activities are great sources for networking and business development.  

Finally, BOMA COLUMBUS provides additional opportunities for every member through participation in our committees and programs.  This volunteer involvement is the key to our association's success and is crucial in helping members network and educate themselves on new issues, technologies and challenges. 

The BOMA Columbus Board of Governors and the Membership Committees are pleased to offer you and your staff the following new membership classifications: Technical and Affiliate. Please see the attached document which further outlines the benefits of these new categories.

TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIP

Membership requirement(s):

• Must be presently employed in a "chief engineer" or "senior technician" position or similar capacity
• Must have a BOMA regular member sponsor

Term limit:

• None

Dues structure:

• $350 per annum

Benefits:

•  Eligible to participate in all educational classes offered by BOMI at the "non member" rate
• Eligible to participate in all educational classes offered by BOMA Columbus for the designated nominal charge
• Eligible to participate in all BOMA Columbus social functions except for the "Annual Meeting"
• Eligible to attend the "Christmas Party" for the "guest" rate
• Eligible to participate in "technician" peer groups
• Eligible to participate in on-line technical work groups
• This membership allows for up to five (5) technicians who directly report to the Technical Member to participate in BOMA Columbus educational seminars for the designated nominal charge

   

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Membership requirement(s):

• Must be presently working in a real estate sales/management occupation
• Must have less than 3 years experience in the real estate/sales management occupation
• May not be a former Regular Member in BOMA
• Must have a BOMA regular member sponsor

Term Limit:

• Two (2) years
• Eligible to petition the BOMA Columbus Board for additional terms if job classification has not changed

Dues Structure:

• $350 per annum

Benefits:

• Eligible to participate in all educational classes offered by BOMI at the "non member" rate
• Eligible to participate in all educational classes offered by BOMA Columbus for the designated nominal charge
• Eligible to participate in all BOMA Columbus social functions except for the "Annual Meeting"
• Eligible to attend the "Christmas Party" for the "guest" rate