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DECEMBER 2004
    WELCOME NEW O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
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TRAINING CALENDAR
 REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES OR IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROVIDER O.R.F.A. continues to solicite both "Expressions of Interest" to act as training hosts for our 2005 Calendar of Training Events, as well as providing specific "In-House training quotations" to meet your operational needs. For more information, please contact: Mr. Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062 or by e-mail: tpiche@orfa.com HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH NEW 2005 O.R.F.A. EXECUTIVE 
The O.R.F.A. is pleased to announce the following Executive Officers for the 2005 term of office:
President - Greg Wright, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the IslandsPast President - Dan McArthur, City of Dryden Vice President - Ed Pavao, City of Hamilton Region 1 Director - Rob Lilbourne, Western Fair Association, London Region 2 Director - Steve Hardie, Town of North Perth Region 3 Director - Harald Zorn, City of Toronto Region 4 Director - Gary Geraldi, Town of North Kawartha Region 5 Director - Barry Wilson, Stirling-Rawdon Township Region 6 Director - William (Bill) Upper, Algonquin College Region 7 Director - Fred Salvador, City of Timmins Region 8 Director - Al Howie, Municipality of Sioux Lookout Corporate Director - Greg Dean, Athletica Inc.  COMMERCIAL BUILDING INCENTIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEWMichel Lamanque, Manager, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada delivered an overview of the CBIP at the Peterborough Regional Information Session. INDUSTRY NEWS & VIEWS New Deal for Cities and Communities Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments continue to finalize eligible criteria for funding under the New Deal For Cities. The Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund has already been announced and includes recreation, culture and tourism as eligible components. It is very important that you add your voice to influence the content for the remainder of the New Deal framework. [more...] COMRIF All Ontario municipalities of less than 250,000 people can now apply to the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) to improve their public infrastructure which includes recreational and tourism infrastructure. [more...] Municipal Performance Measures - Will You Be Ready? Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister John Gerretsen wrote to all Heads of Council this week to announce the formal introduction of 8 municipal performance measures for parks and recreation services. Follow the link to the Minister's letter, Schedule and List of Measures. O.R.F.A. along with Parks & Recreation Ontario and Ontario Parks Association are preparing a series of "how-to-implement the measures" workshops for senior parks and recreation staff and finance personnel for late January and February in various locations across the province - details to follow. CSA-Z262.7-04 Guidelines For Spectator Safety In Indoor Arenas Clause 5.2.2. of the published CSA Guideline was corrected to read....when measured from the playing surface side, the minimum height of the board and glass system should be 2.4 m at the sides of the playing area and 3.05 m at the ends of the playing area. If the height(s) on the spectator and non-participant side of the board and glass system is (are) less than 2.4 m or 3.05 m, additional protection, as detailed in clause 5.3, should be considered. Currency Alert New $50 bank notes hit the streets. [more...] If you handle cash in your facility the free educational materials from the Bank of Canada will assist you and your staff with the new security features on Canadian Bank Notes. [more...] So Where Is The Longest Skateway In The World? Where Else But Here At Home In Canada For more than 30 years, people of all ages have come to enjoy the Rideau Canal Skateway, on skates, on foot and on sleds. In winter, this historic navigable waterway becomes a magical 7.8-kilometre roadway of ice in the very heart of Canada's Capital! Can't make it to Ottawa? You can take a virtual tour of the 7-8 km skateway....put on your helmet it is quite a ride. [more...] Fitness Equipment Recall Fitness Centres are advised of Nautilus machine recall. [more...] Prevention of Drownings New Technology to prevent drownings in pools. [more...] Skydome Sold Toronto Blue Jays agree to buy Skydome. [more...] User Fees In Thunder Bay Lakehead Schools eliminate user fees for community use of schools. [more...] Liquor License Holders Beware John Labatt Centre faces charges. [more...] On-going training and diligent staff will reduce your exposure to liability. Reminder that O.R.F.A. offers SmartServe Training and a Municipal Alcohol Policy Manual to assist you in your operations. Order your MAP guide today. [more...] Remember - Valid Forms Of Age Identification As all licensees know, or should know, there are various prescribed forms of age identification acceptable under the Liquor License Act (LLA). These include:
Is Ontario Health Card Acceptable As Valid Form of ID? In connection with the non-prescribed Ontario Health Card the following conditions apply. By law, no one can be required to produce their Ontario Health Card, nor can their health number be collected. Licensees should not ask for the Ontario Health Card as identification, but if offered voluntarily you may accept it at your discretion. When documenting this challenge - do not record any information from the card. Licensees are advised to check and evaluate all presented identification, both prescribed and non-prescribed. If there is any doubt about its validity refuse the sale and document the Challenge and Refusal. (Alcohol Gaming Commissions of Ontario) New Facilities The new MTS Centre in Winnipeg is the shining pride of the Manitoba Moose. [more...] Ottawa Thunderdome is an impressive public private venture. [more...] Safety Tips For Using Ladders Play it safe when using ladders[more...] |
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