President's Message

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                    I hope this message finds you  and yours well and in good  health 

The Building Operators Association Still is not having a live meeting for the month of

September. I am hoping to have better news for the months ahead the opportunity to

meet again as we usually do will be soon. I would not feel good if we became a cell for

the variant to spread. I feel as frustrated as everyone else in not returning to regular

meetings. The executives meet monthly, and we bring it up at every meeting. We are

just not there yet. Soon I hope please stay tuned to the website; boacalgary.com we will

announce it there.

There is a very interesting topic being presented at the September webinar. We have

returning with an update on the continuing education for Building Operators. (PMIC)

Property Management Institute of Canada represented by Chuck Nervick, Peter

McHardy and Carlos Alonso, will be speaking on next steps in the development of

Building Operators. This session will provide an overview of the courses, why it was

formed, its focus, today’s industry challenges, and important details surrounding a new

and exciting Building Operator Designation (BOD) Program that this with Media Edge

and PMIC will be launching later this fall that will consist of 22 certificates. The Webinar

will be run at the regular time on September 14 at 5PM MST. It will be about 45 minutes

in time with a 15 minute period for questions and answers. There will be a link provided

in the magazine to register for the event.

BOMA Calgary has let me know that there will be another class for the Building

Operator 5 TH class beginning again in September 2021. It is still not clear if it will again

be a virtual event or if it will be held live, in the classroom.  So, take care of yourself and please be kind to  one another.  With kind regards,