Dear BOMA San Diego Members:

We had a great month of October with outstanding membership attendance at the social media networking seminar, the monthly luncheon presentation on the airport authority’s work, and the fall golf tournament at the beautiful Coronado Golf Course. The Government Affairs Committee had City Council Member Carl DeMaio speak at the monthly committee meeting in support of the 2010 ballot initiate to renew the Strong Mayor form of government and had County Assessor David Butler speak at the BOMA Breakfast Series about how the county’s tax revenues have been impacted in the current economy.  More information on these items will be provided elsewhere in the newsletter. 

A further notable event includes the Community Service Committee members’ attendance at a dinner at the Hall of Champions where Promises 2 Kids presented BOMA with a Community Champion award recognizing all we have been able to do for them during the past 10 years.  Congratulations to the BOMA Community Service Committee for coordinating such successful outreach programs and thank you to the Special Events Committee and the Programs and Seminars Committee for their efforts in coordinating the October activities.

A special event in honor of our Annual Membership Sponsors took place this November.  We are very grateful for their contribution to our association and our association continues to benefit greatly.  Another event in November will take place with BOMA California, immediately followed by Commercial Real Estate Strategic Issues Conference in Napa Valley.  BOMA San Diego will be well represented by five local members and lobbyist Craig Benedetto.  Before the month is over, we will be celebrating with our local TOBY and membership awardees at BOMA’s Winter Gala event.  It will be a night to remember. 

Beyond the fun activities and networking opportunities, BOMA San Diego continues to advocate for our industry.  Members of our Government Affairs Committee will be working with the City of San Diego to help develop local water allocation standards that will be equitable.  We are monitoring a number of other issues as well.

BOMA California continues to send their weekly electronic update on state government affairs.  Of particular recent interest was the update regarding Governor Schwarzenegger’s signing of Assembly Bill 531, AB531, which delays the scheduled January 2010 start of mandatory energy bench marking of buildings while implementation requirements are written.  We will be hearing plenty more about the implementation as BOMA California participates in, and monitors this process.

Moving forward, the proposed slate for the 2010 BOMA San Diego Board of Directors is as follows:
 
•    Joy Cole, President           
•    Barbara Puccio, Vice President
•    Jack Renshaw, Secretary
•    Mike Hansen, Treasurer
•    Craig McMahon, Legal Counsel
•    Ted Kimball, Past President
•    Barry Garson, Member at Large
•    Kim Davis, Member at Large
•    Carrie Petro, Member at Large
•    Michael Nelson, Member at Large
•    Kristin Howell, Member at Large
•    Eric Goldmann, Member at Large
 
A vote from the membership will take place at the holiday networking luncheon on Dec. 8.  Sadly, Brian Galligan will be leaving the Board.  His past service and commitment is greatly valued.  Although Brian will continue his participation in BOMA, his continued participation with the San Diego Board of Directors will be greatly missed. You will learn more about the 2010 Board in the coming month, but if you would like more information regarding the slate, please contact the BAE office.

The 2009 Board of Directors have approved the nominations of the 2010 Committee Chairs.  They are as follows:

In January, these individuals will be reaching out to you to join their committees.  If you are not currently active on a committee, I encourage you to sample a few committees by attending several meetings.  Join at least one committee that you will be able to attend their regular committee meetings.  The best way to get the most of your membership is through participation.

The 2009 Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are listed on the “Board & Committee Chairs” department tab of this newsletter and under the “About Us” tab on the recently refreshed BOMA San Diego Web site. These individuals and their member companies have served as the heart of our association.  Please take your next opportunity to thank them for their contributions.

As we progress closely toward the end of 2009, I would like to take this time to acknowledge that this has been a great year for BOMA San Diego.  We remain a strong organization, despite the economic climate we have experienced in 2009.  The many contributions of our membership in helping us reach our three greatest goals (networking, advocacy and education) have been an undeniable success.  May 2010 prove to be even better.

Most sincerely,

Joy C. Cole