O.R.F.A. eNews

WELCOME NEW
O.R.F.A. MEMBERS

CORPORATE
Water and Ice North America Inc.
Glen Dempsey
glen@waterandice.ca

Futuresign Multimedia Displays, Inc
Stuart Smith
futuresign@sympatico.ca
INDIVIDUAL
Todd Francis
Sportsworld
Kitchener
STUDENT
Angela Gougeon
Seneca College

Krystal Sayer
Algonquin College
ASSOCIATION NEWS

PRIVATE BILL UPDATE - A recreation sector scan of organizations offering certification/recognition programs has been submitted by consultants to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. O.R.F.A. continues to participate as a steering committee member during this consultation phase.
THE ONTARIO TURFGRASS SYMPOSIUM
O.R.F.A. is pleased to announce our continued partnership with OTS 2005.
REGIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
The next Regional Information Session will take place October 20th at the Petawawa Civic Centre.  Session topics include: Bill C-45 - Raising The Responsibility Stakes, Natural Resources Canada/O.R.F.A. Partnership,  Is Your Recreation Facility Considered A “Waste Generator” Under Law? 
O.R.F.A. LOGBOOKS
You are reminded that a variety of logbooks are available from O.R.F.A. to assist you in meeting your due diligence requirements in the workplace. Logbook Order Form
MUNICIPAL ALCOHOL POLICY GUIDE
A resource guide developed by the Centre For Addiction and Mental Health continues to be a popular request from O.R.F.A. members and can be ordered using the following form
O.R.F.A. MEMBER PROFILE
In an effort to highlight members of the Association in upcoming issues of Facility Forum, please consider providing information on either yourself, or a deserving colleague, or employee/employer. A photo should also be included with any submissions.  This opportunity may be a great way to recognize someone retiring from the profession, who has gained a promotion, or who has made a significant impact worth promoting. Please don’t be shy and feel free to contact John Milton at jmilton@orfa.com for clarification or submission.

TRAINING CALENDAR
EVENT DATE
Ice Making & Painting Technologies Course - Markham, ON Oct. 4-7
SIRO - Espanola, ON Oct. 8
Regional Workshops - Life Cycle Planning & Recreational Housekeeping
Aylmer, ON		 Oct. 15
Regional Information Session - Petawawa, ON Oct. 20
Regional Workshop - Ice Maintenance - Espanola, ON Oct. 21
Basic Refrigeration Course - Las Vegas, NV Oct. 18-21
Ice Making & Painting Technologies Course - Lakeville, CT Oct. 25-28

INTERESTED IN HOSTING
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES
OR NEED AN IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROVIDER
O.R.F.A. Members wishing to host regional training opportunities or customized in-house training proposals to meet your needs. Please contact:
Mr. Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062
or by e-mail: tpiche@orfa.com

INDUSTRY NEWS & VIEWS
Workplace Gateway - The Ontario government is launching a new website that bundles information to enhance workplace health and safety, employment standards and consumer protection. The Workplace Gateway outlines the responsibilities of both employers and workers under Ontario law to help ensure employment standards and workplace safety requirements are being met. The website also provides answers to frequently asked questions about health and safety, pay and benefits and other topics.
The National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations - New research reports serious challenges for sport and recreation organizations
City of Toronto Suspends Membership In AMO- Recommendation from Policy and Finance Committee
Hockey Arenas Grapple With Lockout - Will the NHL lockout ever end?
U of T Ends Stadium Plan - Argonauts and CSA need to find new site quickly
Energy Savings for Ice Rinks - Dealing with steel corrosion problems with header pipes
Energy Workshops - The Office of Energy Efficiency offers three one-day Dollars to sense workshops
Public/Private Partnership - City of Ottawa announces $13 million expansion of the Ray Friel Recreation Centre through public-private partnership with Serco
Facilities May Fight For Same Clients - Plans to move ahead with 2 recreation centres in Newmarket and Aurora may cause unintended concerns
What Is A Hole/ What Is A Depression - The case of the missing hole which relates to a patron at a municipal zoo who fell in a depression at a petting/feeding area.
Occupiers' Liability - Rec Centre Accident. City did not provide the paying visitor with reasonable safety in the use of the premises in question.
Puck Leaves Playing Surface - Ottawa being sued for flying hockey puck.
Canada Safety Council - When it comes to safety, simplistic solutions can create new problems
Teachers Burned By UV Light - from cracked halide lamp in school gym
Sutton Curling Club - receives Trillium Grant to support their Little Rock Program for young curlers
Alberta Infrastructure - Albertans will benefit from a $15.2 million investment directed towards 31 culture and recreation projects across the province under the Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP)
Transformation Of The Aging Nassau Coliseum - Islanders' owner unveils plan to transform aging facility, surroundings into revitalized arena with housing, shopping and sky terraces
Solar Panels Create Ice - A bank of 500 solar panels on the roof of a university now helps provide power to the arena
 
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