The Associate Council Committee facilitates communications between BOMA Columbus vendor and management members with respect to the services vendor members offer and the services management members require. The committee also develops programs whereby vendors and managers can work together to achieve mutually beneficial goals. In addition, the committee publishes local resource guides that will help members find solutions to various issues related to building management. Overall, the Associate Council Committee encourages the use of BOMA member vendors and priority pricing for BOMA member managers. 

The Associate Council meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 9:30am in the BOMA office.

Every year, the Awards Committee selects the buildings that they believe embody the values and best practices of the industry. Two subcommittees make up the full Awards Committee: TOBY and Performance360. The TOBY committee reviews and evaluates all building entries in a two-phase process, which consists of a building tour and management team interview. The Performance 360 committee plans and encourages property professionals to participate in the online assessment program, which evaluates properties in six major areas of building operations and management. Properties are evaluated in the following areas:

• Building operations and management
• Life safety/security/risk management
• Training and education
• Energy
• Environment/sustainability
• Tenant relations/community involvement

The BOMA Expo Committee plans, organizes and conducts the annual trade show, which allows associate members a format in which to educate members on business opportunities. Event tasks include:

• Setting event program, time and location
• Creating a budget illustrating positive cash flow
• Promoting available show booths and an organized plan for booth layout
• Advertising the event
• Coordinating event details such as door prizes, food and volunteers to help with setup and registration
• Writing thank you letters to participants
• Advocating associate member participation and selling trade show booths
• Coordinating with BOMA Columbus Administrative Executive (BAE) to carry out duties

The Golf Committee organizes, promotes and implements at least one annual golf outing. Event tasks include:

• Establishing dates for events
• Soliciting and securing a golf course to hold each event
• Preparing a budget confirming positive cash flow
• Promoting and acquiring sponsorships when applicable
• Organizing presentation of awards
• Coordinating event volunteers to help with setup, registration of guests, the distribution of raffle tickets, etc.
• Coordinating the operation of each event with the BOMA Columbus Executive Director

The Legislative and Government Affairs Committees monitor, communicate and provide policy direction and advocacy on matters that affect the commercial real estate industry on the City, State and National level, such as regulatory initiatives. These Legislative Committees also work to develop and maintain relationships with Local, State and National Representatives in order to encourage and promote the goals of the Association. Committee members attend City Council Meetings, participate in the National Issues Conference (NIC) and the BOMA Columbus local Advocacy Day, as well as other proceedings affecting commercial real estate. 

The Legislative Committee meets on the last Friday of every month at 9am at 280 North High Street.

The Membership Committee recruits new members and promotes active membership for the purpose of increasing BOMA's body of members and participation. The Membership Committee maintains a current "Potential Member Contact List," and consistent, but reasonable, communication with potential new members. In addition, the Membership Committee manages membership drives at the local and national level, provides coverage at the registration table for luncheons and events and makes follow-up telephone calls to individuals that have been sent information packets. After successfully increasing membership, the committee then coordinates quarterly New Member Orientation Breakfasts. These tasks require Membership Committee members to develop an understanding of the organization, it’s benefits and the membership fee structure to share with potential members. 

The Networking and Community Affairs Committee plans, organizes and stages events which enhance the networking between members and support the local community through charitable activities. Networking events provide informal interaction between members primarily to promote business to business ties in a social environment. Charitable activities include both fundraising and self-help activities that promote the organization in its role as a member of the local community. In developing these events, committee tasks include:

• Developing a program of social gatherings to provide a venue for business networking
• Supporting the social activities of the Membership Committee
• Recommending and coordinating up to two charitable, community activities per year
• Establishing annual goals and objectives for approval by the Board of Governors
• Assisting in the planning and execution of the annual Holiday Party

The Performance 360 committee plans and encourages property professionals to participate in the online assessment program, which evaluates properties in six major areas of building operations and management:

• Building operations and management
• Life safety/security/risk management
• Training and education
• Energy
• Environment/sustainability
• Tenant relations/community involvement

The Professional Development Committee plans, organizes and conducts education seminars and the RPA, SMA and FMA classroom programs throughout the year. The Professional Development Committee analyzes the needs of current RPA, SMA and FMA students to develop a 12-month course schedule. In developing the course, the committee arranges course materials, recruits instructors, books classroom locations and schedules test dates. In order to meet the requirements of the State of Ohio Real Estate Commission for license renewal, the Professional Development Committee plans at least one (1) short course, clinic or seminar so members have the opportunity to renew as necessary. In addition, the Professional Development Committee will complete the application and follow up requirements for continuing education credit when applicable.