An Opportunity for Greatness - BOMA SF

Bulletin
January 2002
www.bomasf.org
BOMA San Francisco advances the commercial real estate industry
through advocacy, professional development, and information exchange
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
An Opportunity for Greatness
BY KEN PERRY, THE SWIG COMPANY
On the Inside
CALENDAR
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HOLIDAY PARTY RECAP
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2001 CORY AWARD
WINNERS
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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
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Two thousand one will live in
our collective memory as a year
of change and challenge in our
industry, our economy and our
country as a whole. However, it is
often at times of our greatest challenge
that we also find a renewed sense of
optimism.
Anyone involved in this
industry knows the business
runs in cycles. We all
know intuitively that the
escalation of many businesses
during the past few
years was not sustainable
over the long term. The
heady days of ever increasing
profit margins, an endless
supply of new demand,
and the continuing infusion
of capital, are wonderful.
But what goes up will eventually come
down, and the rapidity of the decline
has surprised us all. Yet looking forward,
I am encouraged.
The opportunity that arises during a
down turn in the market is the ability
to prove your worth as a professional.
The distinction between average performance
and great performance
becomes much more clear in stable or
declining conditions. Challenging
times force us to fully utilize the skill
sets we have developed over the years.
Associations also prove their worth
during challenging times, as a source of
information, education, and networking
opportunities. BOMA's mission to
advance the commercial real estate
industry through advocacy, professional
development and the exchange of
information, is a constant during both
prosperous and challenging times.
BOMA is committed to providing the
services and tools necessary
to help our members succeed.
Utilizing the tools available
to you through your BOMA
membership, I encourage
you to evaluate the current
level of your professional
training and augment those
areas that need fine-tuning.
The educational programs
offered by BOMI are a rich
source of state of the industry
education, and a fast track for
greater professionalism in commercial
real estate. Get involved in one of the
many volunteer committees or task
forces. In addition to extending your
knowledge in a particular subject area,
you will get to know other like-minded
professionals. Enjoy the social functions
the organization provides.
Networking in a casual surrounding is
fun and productive.
Most of all, remember to seek out the
positives ahead, and find your own
sense of optimism

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
JANUARY 2002
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
BOMA International Winter
Business Meeting
Tech & Comm
TF Meeting
Executive Comm
Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
MLK Holiday GAPAC Meeting Building Codes
TF Meeting
Board & BOMA
Staff Meeting
27 28 29 30 31 31(cont.) 31(cont.)
BOMA-SF-PAC
Meeting
Membership
Luncheon
Seminar - Insurance,
BOMA International Winter
Business Meeting
Security &
You:Maintaining Your
Competitive
Advantage
Real Estate
Investment
& Finance
Course
FEBRUARY 2002
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Real Estate
Investment &
Finance Course
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Board Meeting
Peninsula Luncheon:
Emerging Trends in
Real Estate
Tech & Comm
TF Meeting
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
President's Day
Holiday
Membership
Luncheon
24 25 26 27 28
Committee
Leadership
Meeting
Building Codes
TF Meeting
Real Estate Investment
& Finance Course
Boilers, Heating Sys.
& Applied Math
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Visit www.bomasf.org for detailed information on all events,
seminars and committee/task force meetings.

BOMA San Francisco
2002 Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Kennard Perry, President
The Swig Company
ph: 415/291-1100
fax: 415/291-8373
kperry@swigco.com
Todd Robinette, RPA, CPM, Vice President
Equity Office Properties Trust
ph: 415/495-3814
fax: 415/495-2112
todd_robinette@equityoffice.com
Steven Colvin, RPA, SMA, CPM, Treasurer
Boston Properties, LP
ph: 415/772-0551
fax: 415/772-0554
scolvin@bostonproperties.com
Lisa Vogel,
WorkSpeed, Inc.
ph: 415/ 277-8913
fax: 415/ 277-8901
lvogel@workspeed.com
Marc Intermaggio, CAE, Exec. VP & Secretary
BOMA San Francisco
ph: 415/362-2662 x17
fax: 415/362-8567
mli@boma.com
DIRECTORS
Mara Brazer
ph: 650/685-6555
fax: 650/685-6575
mbrazer@yahoo.com
Tom Cashin
Shorenstein Realty Services, L.P.
ph: 415/772-7176
fax: 415/772-7144
tcashin@shorenstein.com
Dennis Conaghan
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
ph: 415-352-8819
fax: 415-392-0485
dconaghan@sfchamber.com
Manuel Fishman
Bartko, Zankel, Tarrant & Miller
ph: 415-956-1900
fax: 415-956-1152
mfishman@bztm.com
Paul Grafft, RPA
Shorenstein Realty Services, LP
ph: 415/772-7110
fax: 415/772-7148
pgrafft@shorenstein.com
Marsha Ramsey, RPA
HCV Pacific Partners LLC
ph: 415/882-0900
fax: 415/882-0901
m_ramsey@hcvpartners.com
Scott Stephens, RPA
Wilson/Equity Office
ph: 415/905-5349
fax: 415/905-5385
sstephens@wilsonequity.com
Fred White, RPA
Cushman & Wakefield
ph: 415/397-1700
fax: 415/658-3640
fred_white@cushwake.com
Mary Wiese
CAC Real Estate Management Co. Inc.
ph: 415/291-1735
fax: 415/291-1738
mwiese@cacremco.com
BOMA’s
2002
Corporate Sponsors
PLATINUM
Able Services
GOLD
ABC Building Services
ABM Industries Family of Services
Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company
OneSource Building Services, Inc.
Preferred Building Services
SILVER
Berding & Weil LLP
Boston Properties
Cushman & Wakefield
Equity Office Properties Trust
Otis Elevator Company
Shorenstein Realty Services
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
BRONZE
Allied Security, Inc.
August Supply, Inc
Barton Protective Services of California
City Building, Inc.
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Marble West
McMillan Security Systems
NRG Energy Center-San Francisco
The Swig Company
FRIENDS OF BOMA
Bartko, Zankel, Tarrant & Miller
CAC Real Estate Management Co., Inc.
Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP
R.N. Field Construction
Sentinel Guard Systems
The Lurie Company
TruGreen LandCare
Unico Properties, Inc.
Universal Protection Service
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2002

SOCIAL EVENTS
Holiday Cheer Abounds
at BOMA’s Annual Holiday Party
By Fred West, Marble West
Over 400 BOMA members kicked off the
Holiday Season at The City Club on December
5th. Given the fact that the original venue
advised us in October that they were no longer
in business, a big round of
applause should be directed to
the Associates Committee for
securing such a lovely location
on such short notice. The convenient
location, fabulous
ambience and delicious food
and drink provided ample
merriment for the BOMA
crowd. We even showed some
BOMA Los Angeles members how well we party
here in Northern California. Glen Gilmore
(Sentinel Guard Systems) flew some of his people
up for the party and they were suitably
impressed.
Back by popular demand, Bruce Schilling’s
music teacher and his trio provided lovely tunes
and Eddie the Magician amazed the crowd with
his bag of tricks. Our members generosity was
evident by the mounds of toys
donated to BOMA's annual toy
drive. The San Francisco
Firefighters joyfully took loads
of toys down to their fire
trucks parked outside.
Thanks to all who attended,
and thanks to the Associates
Committee for their hard work
and dedication in producing a wonderful event.
Mark your calendars for the Spring Golf
Tournament at Silverado Country Club on May
13th.
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2002

BOMA Disaster Relief Fund Update
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
As of December 13, 2001, the BOMA Disaster Relief
Fund has received $199,328.49 in donations.
BOMA/New York has determined there are between
29-31 BOMA member companies affected by the
9/11 tragedy, with between 109-111 BOMA-related
survivors potentially eligible to receive these funds.
A letter and application form have been drafted and
are currently being reviewed by the association's
attorney. The letter, along with the application form,
will be sent to the identified BOMA-related survivors
for action.
BOMA/New York will review the completed applications,
provide recommendations and forward to
the Board of Trustees of the Foundation (CREER) for
approval. Checks will be immediately issued, upon
final approval. The goal is to disburse the funds
within two weeks of BOMA/New York's receipt of
the completed applications.
BOMA San Francisco
Salutes
Equity Office Properties Trust’s support of
BOMA San Francisco as a 2002 Silver Corporate
Sponsor demonstrates its belief in the value
of BOMA’s advocacy, professional development
and information services for commercial
real estate professionals.
9/11 Affects BOMA SF Member
Many of you know Tim Danz, the chief engineer at
350-400 California Street and long-time Cushman &
Wakefield employee. Tragically, Tim lost his brother
Vincent, a member of the NYPD Emergency Service
Unit in the World Trade Center disaster. Vincent left
behind a wife and three children. The accumulation
of benefits from various charities will sufficiently
care for his family. However Vincent was the primary
caregiver for his elderly mother, Ellen Danz.
A family fund has been established to serve as supplemental
financial assistance for Ellen Danz.
Supporting our friend and colleague Tim Danz and
his family in their time of need presents an opportunity
to show our colors as a caring combined community
of professionals. If you wish to lend support,
please send your contribution to:
Ellen Danz
POB 1772
Martinez, CA 94553
(Contributions won't be tax deductible, but neither will
the recipient be taxed as the IRS considers your contribution
a gift.)
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2002

RECYCLING UPDATE
COMMERCIAL RECYCLING IS IN THE DUMPSTER
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2001
Commercial Recycler of the Year Awards.
On November 29, 2001 twenty six San Francisco
hotels, restaurants, and office buildings were rewarded
for picking through their trash. The winners of
the 2001 Commercial Recycler of the Year (CORY)
Awards received the coveted “golden dumpster”
awards.
Sponsored by the San Francisco Department of the
Environment and BOMA San Francisco, together
with Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company,
Golden Gate Restaurant
Association, and the Hotel
Council of San Francisco, the
awards honor those businesses
that do an excellent job of
putting ‘reduce, reuse, and
recycle’ into practice. A total of
42 San Francisco hotels, restaurants,
and office buildings
applied this year.
"Each year San Francisco's commercial
sector puts nearly one
million tons of material into the waste stream, an
amount greater than the weight of the Golden Gate
Bridge," said SF Environment Director Jared
Blumenfeld. "We need to make sure that as much of
that material as possible gets recycled, and the CORY
awards provide a wonderful incentive for businesses
to do their part."
Commercial Recycler of the Year Award winners
have adopted various techniques to keep their waste
down, ranging from the drastic to the downright
clever. 100 Pine Street removed the liners from the
desk side garbage cans to discourage tenants from
putting anything but recyclables in there. The staff at
the Hilton Hotel have been known to go into dumpsters
after items that were reusable or recyclable. The
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SF Department of the Environment Director, Jared
Blumenfeld, CORY Chair Mark Rumpler and ABC 7
News Meteorologist Joel Bartlett.
janitors at 1275 Market maintain a shrine to recycling
to keep them motivated. Jardinière Restaurant uses
menus made from recycled money, Sparky’s Diner
uses items in bulk to reduce packaging, and the staff
at Scoma’s Restaurant even compost fish heads.
"We were impressed by the variety and ingenuity of
the recycling programs of the CORY winners," Mark
Rumpler, Chairman of the BOMA Recycling Task
Force remarked. "It’s clear that they put a tremendous
amount of energy and thought into creating
and maintaining their programs to reduce waste."
At the current rate of waste production the City of
San Francisco could run out of
landfill space in as little as 11
years. The state of California
mandated that cities and counties
reduce their waste by 50 percent
or possibly face huge fines.
Last year San Francisco recycled
43 percent of its waste. Since
businesses produce nearly twothirds
of the garbage in San
Francisco, they are the key to
reaching the City’s recycling
goals.
San Francisco businesses are not mandated to recycle.
The Commercial Recycler of the Year Awards was
created by the BOMA Recycling Task Force to publicly
honor good commercial recyclers and encourage
other businesses to start programs. This is the
second year of the Commercial Recycler of the Year
Awards and the first year that hotels and restaurants,
as well as office buildings, were eligible to apply.
In addition to the coveted golden dumpster for the
first-place winners, runner-ups received artwork
made out of recycled glass, while recipients of honorable
mention were given award certificates. All of
the winners also received grant awards to enhance
their recycling programs or reward the staff members

who actually do the recycling. Winners were chosen
by industry panelists who scored all applications on
a point scale and visited the sites
to personally review the programs
of the finalists.
"The best ambassadors for commercial
recycling are the businesses
themselves," Blumenfeld
said. "A good commercial recycling
program saves money on
garbage costs, boosts employee
morale, and helps the environment
at the same time."
The Queen of Recycling, Margot Crosman, Unico
Properties, recieves her 1st place award in the Large
Office Building category from Joel Bartlett, Jared
Blumenfeld and Lolita Sweet.
Special thanks to Metro Maintenance for their sponsorship
which helped underwrite the luncheon, and
to Chris Levaggi of Golden Gate
Disposal & Recycling for creating
the recycled glass awards
and providing the Golden
Dumpsters.
Tricia Collins, Pacific Eagle Holdings Corp., receives
her Runner Up award in the Medium Office category.
Zack Sarconi, Cushman & Wakefield, 1st Place winner
in the Medium Office category, is congratulated by
Chris Levaggi, Co-Chair of the CORY's and BOMA
2002 President Ken Perry.
Chris Fisher, Cushman & Wakefield, receives an Honorable
Mention for his building in the Large Office category.
Runner up in the Large Office Building category Dick
Mudge, Cushman & Wakefield is thrilled with his award.
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2002

2001 CORY Award Winners
Large Office Building Category
Large Restaurant Category
1st Place –
Runner Up -
Margot Crosman, Unico Properties
100 Pine Street
Dick Mudge, Cushman & Wakefield
650 California Street
1st Place -
1st Runner Up -
2nd Runner Up -
Jardiniere
Sparky’s Diner
Tadich Grill
Honorable
Mention -
Honorable
Mention -
Chris Fisher, Cushman & Wakefield
525 Market Street
Leland Stewart, State Compensation
Insurance Fund
1275 Market Street
3rd Runner Up -
Honorable
Mention -
Honorable
Mention -
Scoma’s
Greens
Carta
Medium Office Building Category
1st Place -
Runner Up -
1st Place -
Runner Up -
Zack Sarconi, Cushman & Wakefield
255 California Street
Tricia Collins, Pacific Eagles Holdings
Corporation
353 Sacramento Street
Large Hotel Category
Fairmont San Francisco
The Westin St. Francis
Honorable
Mention -
Honorable
Mention -
1st Place -
Runner Up -
Honorable
Mention -
Ti Couz Restaurant
Boulevard Restauranat
Small Restaurant Category
Mescolanza
Masala
Dago Mary’s
Honorable
Mention -
Hilton San Francisco
Honorable
Mention -
Love Joy’s Tea Room
Small Hotel Category
Honorable
Mention -
Royal Thai
1st Place -
The Huntington & Nob Hill Spa
Honorable
Mention -
Mozzarella Di Bufala Pizzeria
I, II & III
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2001 Membership Growth
BOMA San Francisco welcomes the following companies
and properties that joined the organization in
2001. Our greatest strength comes from an involved
and dedicated membership. We look forward to continued
growth in 2002.
Building Members
Bankers Building
Foundry Square
One Union Square
260 California Street
25 Ecker Street/FDIC
2300 Harrison Street
1620 Montgomery Street
680 Second Street
150 Spear Street
Associate Members
American Technologies Inc.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bayview Environmental Servives
CleanSource
Distant Mirror
Double Day Office Services, Inc.
ICF Consulting Group, Inc.
Imperial Parking
J & J Commercial
JM Group
Landmark Elevator Consultants Inc.
Lighting Technology Services
manageStar
MBV Law LLP
McMillan Security Systems
Meylan Construction, Inc.
Mirant California, LLC
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Northern Power Systems
Russell Hinton Company
Scheidt & Bachmann
Shred-It, Inc.
Swing Scaffold Services, Inc.
The Facilities Group
Trinity Helicopters
Universal Protection Service
Vector...a move ahead, Inc.
West & East Bay Construction, Inc.
Corporate Members
Wareham Properties Group
Corporate Individual Members
Thomas Bitting, PG & E
Student Members
April Adams, Trumark Companies
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2002

BOMA MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
BOMA Toy Drive Exceeds 75,000 Toys
Thank you to all members who donated
toys to the 15th Annual BOMA San Francisco
Toy Drive. Special thanks to the following companies
who volunteered their time to the program:
Able Building Maintenance
August Supply, Inc.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Berding & Weil LLP
GCI, Inc.
Peacock Construction, Inc.
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
Stuart Dean Co., Inc.
Township Building Services, Inc.
Your generous donations of time and toys
brought magic into the lives of many local
underprivileged children.
1,000 Donated
Computers Needed
The San Francisco Department of Human Services
is seeking the donation of 1,000 internet ready or
capable computers, 250 mghtz or faster. The computers
will be used by the " Incentives for
Benchmarks Achieved Program" that works with
1,000 plus families traversing the work-to-welfare
programs. The computers are awarded to working
families (one to two years) who need them to
improve their skills and continue career advancement.
Of course, the entire family benefits! DHS
can pick up the donated computers and accessories
night or day, seven days a week and it is tax
deductible! Please call Laura Adkins at 415/557-
5629 or 510/758-6878.
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2002

SMG-The Moscone Center was awarded one of the
ninth annual Waste Reduction Awards Program
"WRAP" of the Year award by The California
Integrated Waste Management Board. The award
recognizes the center as one of California’s best business
waste cutters for reducing by 75 percent the
amount of material it disposes through recycling,
reuse, and donations to charitable organizations. In
addition, SMG – The Moscone Center was honored
on November 27 in Sacramento as a recipient of
Governor Gray Davis’ 2001 Governor’s
Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
based upon its outstanding accomplishments in
waste reduction achieved through partnerships.
Fred West of Marble West has been selected as
District Governor of Rotary International's District
5150 for the years 2003-2004. Fred is a long time
member of the Rotary Club of Belmont.
Congratulations Fred!
Liz Allio, formerly with OneSource, has joined
Universal Protection Service as Sales and
Marketing Manager for Northern California. Liz
brings 12 years of property and facility management
experience to Universal.
Berding & Weil is pleased to announce the expansion
of its Commercial Real Estate and Corporate
Practice with the addition of Scott W. Singer. Scott
was formerly an associate at McLennon & Hamilton,
LLP, and will continue to practice on commercial
real estate and business transactions including real
estate development, leasing, sales, brokerage, financing,
construction, management and disposition,
together with business formation, and general business
law. Other new faces to the firm include new
associates Dave Austin and Gabriel Chao to the
firms East Bay office; Charlene Jimenez to their San
Francisco office and Sam Chon to their Sacramento
location.
Sonia Bastidas-Ryks has joined San Francisco-based
Russell Hinton Co. as Director of Sales and
Marketing. Ryks previously worked at San
Francisco-based B & G Decorators as Vice President.
Been Promoted?
Received an Award?
Appointed to a Leadership Position?
Let your colleagues know!
Email all submissions or press releases to
toryb@boma.com, attn: Members on the Move
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BOMA San Francisco
233 Sansome St., 8th Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94104-2314
Ph. 415.362.8567
Fax 415.362.8634
www.bomasf.org
Renew Your BOMA Membership Now,
and Count on BOMA for Continued Advocacy,
Professional Development, and Information
Your 2002 membership renewal is due and payable. We urge prompt
payment so your benefits will continue uninterrupted. We also urge a
voluntary contribution to BOMA’s local and state political action
committees. A suggested PAC contribution amount is shown on your
invoice; we ask that you give whatever you feel comfortable with,
because a fully funded political action committee is a critical component
of BOMA’s advocacy success.