MAY NEWSLETTER

Date: Wednesday May 14th, 2003

Time:: : 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Cocktails, Networking, Dinner and Presentation.

Location: Ellas Restaurant, 702 Pape Ave. Toronto, Parking available next door.

Topic: Rob Robinson will talk to us about the Ontario Regulation on Air Emissions. Reporting that must be submitted to the MOE by June 1st, 2003. Do you have your Building Emissions submissions ready?

PRESIDENTS'MESSAGE

Dear Members and Associates,

I would like to thank Bob Myers and John Antonakos from Oakville Hydro Energy Services who provided some insightful information on sub-metering systems and how it can better serve our tenants and us. In addition, Mr. Peter O'Brien our surprise visitor was presented with his Life Member certificate. Peter, it was great to see you.

As many of you know, the annual diner dance (Mardigras) is almost upon us so please book your tickets now. Call Tris Scott or Janice Wynn for more information, and do not forget to reserve your room at the Crown Plaza Don Valley. We have a special rate for those attending the dance. See you on Saturday May 31st, 2003.

Your Vice President and I had the pleasure of attending our sister associations 84th New York Building Managers Annual Grand Ball, some 800 people in attendance, it was very exciting. We also had an exchange of information at the intercity meeting, which will hopefully promote membership and the benefits attached to it.

Bring prospective members to the monthly meetings at no cost. Make sure you introduce them and let fill out an application form for membership. We are always looking for people in our field to share and exchange information with.

Yours Truly,



David P. Lazaros
President


THE CURRENT YEAR 2001 DAILY REFERANCE AND BUYERS GUIDE IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF INFORMATION, USEFUL TOOLS, AND MOST OF ALL, LISTINGS OF THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH ADVERTISING. Please show your support to the contractors and suppliers that advertise by using them.




REPORTS AND ASSOCIATION NEWS

PHONING COMMITTEE -

Please let Tony Almeida know if you're attending the meeting; We need to know how many are coming for dinner. Please RSVP' Call 416-864-0834 (24hr. voice mail or e-mail Tony at talmeida@oxfordproperties.com


SICKNESS AND DISTRESS -

Our deepest condolences to Jaime Mercado and family on the passing of his mother. May God bless.

Program ------------ MAY GENERAL MEETING NOTICE OF VOTE FOR BYLAW CHANGES

As you may be aware, we will have a vote on making amendments to two areas of our By-laws. These changes were passed at the February executive and now require membership approval before we can adopt them. These changes are timely, as we require new printed copies of our by-laws. The changes put forward are as follows;

  1. Sec 3. (a) To include subsequent "by a board of eight directors", and active past presidents of regular membership status in good standing, "each of whom…".

    Sec 3 (b) subsequent "plus three regular members of the corporation and active past presidents of regular membership status in good standing. "No director shall"

  2. Sec 19.(a) subsequent "The annual dues for regular members of the corporation shall be" inclusive of monthly meeting door fees "and shall be fixed…"

Wednesday June 11th, 2003 will be our next and last scheduled meeting for this fiscal year. We tentatively have Mr Hoogard, President of Direct Energy (Formerly Enbridge Home Services) booked to speak.

YEAR BOOK -

Let your contractor and supplier know. Start the phones and e-mails flowing to Ken, with a signed order form and some artwork. Ken will then add your name to the list of contributors, which will make you eligible for a very special draw prize later this year. Send it now to: kvanderputt@oxfordproperties.com I urge you all to please encourage your vendors to become new advertisers. Contact E-impressions, 416-467-8456 or e-mail info@eimp.ca

Education - Emergency generator maintenance seminar

Our friends at Toromont are hosting a one day seminar on Thursday May 15th, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at 3131 Highway & West in Concord. You must RSVP to Greg Boucher by May 12th at 416-667-5862 or gboucher@toromont.com, Lunch & Refreshments will be served.

Past Presidents are encouraged to attend all general and executive meetings. Your guidance and support are always appreciated.

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