Committees

Advocacy Committee

Mission: The BOMA Advocacy Steering Committee represents and directs BOMA Calgary on municipal and provincial issues in the areas of tax, government affairs and codes and regulations.

Communications Committee

Mission: The BOMA Communications Committee communicates timely industry information and knowledge to members and BOMA’s publics.
Objectives:

eNews – Continue to produce the weekly eNews
BOMA Calgary News in Business in Calgary – Continue the partnership with BIC to publish the 12-16 page insert. Source for new stories and writers to contribute
BOMA Building Guide – Enhance/Expand the accuracy of the BBG regional data. Enhance the targeted list for BBG Distribution. Discuss the merits of putting the BBG exclusively online
Website – Review website – content, graphics and functionality.

Education

Mission: BOMA’s Education Committee will respond to the identified education needs of the commercial real estate industry by providing relevant, current and practical learning
Objectives:

Implement courses: one FMA, one RPA elective and continue with Floor Measurement program
Review courses offered through RECA and the REAP program
Fulfill liaison role to the Building Operators Development Committee through reviews and recommendations
Recruit instructors for courses
Respond to any education needs on an opportunity basis
Develop the BOMA Mentorship Program
Assist in recruitment to the industry by raising awareness at high school and post-secondary career fairs
Provide liaison between BOMI Canada and BOMA Canada
Proactively recruit and maintain relationships with other organizations

Energy, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Mission: The mission of the Environmental Health and Safety Committee is to proactively represent, educate and advise the membership of BOMA Calgary of EH&S issues that have the potential to affect property ownership and management.
Objectives:

Develop succession plan through co-chair positions to be evaluated annually
Continue to work with Alberta Government Partnerships Program, encouraging members to achieve COR
Investigate project specific sub-committees in Energy,Water, OH&S and Waste Management
Promote and support the BOMA BESt program
Judge EARTH Award submissions

Events Committee

Mission: The Events Committee supports BOMA’s mission through recruitment of new members, retention of existing members, recognition of all members, and developing member involvement in the service region.
Objectives:

Maintain balance of approximately 60% proprietary and 40% associate members
Retain members through offering members-only functions
Formalize entrance, member and exit surveys
Define the value of BOMA membership

Golf Committee

Mission: The Committee will provide BOMA Calgary members the premier golf event for the commercial real estate industry in Canada.
Objectives: Produce the BOMA Golf Classic

Industry Standards & Recognition Committee

Mission: To provide a platform for recognition of industry members in areas of excellence in the industry and within the Association, and to promote high standards of performance.
Objectives:

Continue to revamp and revitalize the Awards Program
Continue to develop the web based template for the awards
Conduct a successful Certificate of Excellence Awards Program
Offer options for recognition of industry members and companies

Next Gen Committee

Mission: The Next Gen Committee will will pursue advocacy and education opportunities for young professionals in the commercial real estate industry. Members of this committee are 35 years of age and younger.
Objectives:

Changing standards and practices in regards to young professionals
Recruit young professionals into the industry in whatever ways possible, including awareness of the industry as a whole and specific marketing to young people
Provide networking and professional development opportunities

Public Safety Committee

Mission: The Committee will address security and life safety matters associated with the commercial real estate industry through the following goals.
Objectives:

Communicating with owners and managers
Develop a close working relationship with public authorities
Communicate with various emergency services
Disseminating pertinent information to members and community
Facilitate emergency communications
Facilitate training in areas of public safety and security

Supporting Member Council

Mission: Determine ways in which Associate Members, as a group, may enhance the value of BOMA membership to all members of the Association.
Objectives:

Share new strategies to attract new members to join this committee
Investigate how SMC will create value for Associate Members
Revise and improve sponsorship package annually
Investigate offering a Property Management Panel annually
Introduce BOMA & a Brew, a network event for Associate members

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