Welcome to BOMA Greater Tucson

1. Welcome to BOMA Greater Tucson Getting the most out of your membership

2. What is BOMA GT? • 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

3. BOMA of Greater Tucson Mission Statement 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.

4. Primary Goals • 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

5. 2014 Board of Directors • 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

6. Who Should Join BOMA GT? • 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

7. Education and Information • 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

8. Publications and Communications • BOMA Monthly Newsletter (online) • BOMA Website – www.bomagt.org • Experience Exchange Report (EER) • E-mail reminders for upcoming events • Membership Directory (online)

9. Events and Activities • 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

10. Role of a Member Members are our most valuable resource: • Participation • Contribution • Influence the direction of the industry • Getting Involved • Get the association working for you

11. Committees • Membership • Programs • Public Relations • Golf • Poker Tournament • Other as needed • Associate Member Council • Community Affairs • Education • Experience Exchange • Government Affairs • Committees are a great way to develop one-on-one relationships.

12. Membership Benefits Associate Members • Networking • Access to our membership database • Committee participation • Reduced cost on sponsorships • Associate of the Month Principal Members • Reduce costs • Protect your assets • Advocate favorable legislation and regulations • Networking • Up-to-the-minute information • Best education in the field

13. Understanding Your Membership • 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.

14. Getting the Most of 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”!

15. Any Questions? Call Jeanie or Luann at 299-4956 or email at bomagt@comcast.net Thank you for participating!