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E-NEWS HIGHLIGHT DIFFERENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES ANNOUNCED SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES - The Centre for Sustainable Community Development offers financial services and resources to Canadian municipal governments to improve environmental performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [more…] Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) - The Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) is playing a big part in the Ontario government’s ambitious plan to renew public infrastructure in communities throughout the province. This $300 million initiative under ReNew Ontario is a one-time, application-based program this year that is intended to address community infrastructure priorities and support as many projects as possible across Ontario. The MIII compliments other provincial investments that support a strong and resilient economy, continued growth and better quality of life in a wide range of communities across Ontario. [more...] Other awards, grants and incentives available to municipalities - a detailed list of funding sources for Ontario municipalities. [more...]
Communities ask: What would you fix first? McGuinty Government
Funding Local Priorities ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ENERGY ANNOUNCE NEW GRANT Ontario Solar Thermal Heating Incentive (OSTHI) Helping Recreation Facilities to Save Energy and Money "Wondering whether you could improve the energy efficiency of your recreation facility and save money at the same time? You can through the Ontario Solar Thermal Heating Incentive (OSTHI). Under this provincial government program, eligible ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) sector organizations that install a qualifying solar thermal heating system can get a rebate on as much as 25 per cent of the cost, to a maximum of $80,000. Eligible are businesses, industries, schools, universities, municipalities and hospitals. The OSTHI is delivered in conjunction with Natural Resource Canada's federal ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program. Together, the programs can provide qualified applicants with up to 50 per cent of the cost of installation, to a maximum of $160,000. AWARENESS
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association has arranged for economical and comfortable return travel to the National Arena Symposium to be held in Quebec City May 2 to 4, 2008. [more...]
The European-designed luxury highway coach is equipped with large panoramic windows, a sound and video system, a washroom and plenty of room for luggage. The highway coach will leave the University of Guelph on Thursday, May 1st at 5:00 pm arriving at Laval University in Quebec City at approximately 2:00 am on Friday morning. The bus will leave Laval University at 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 4th and arrive at the University of Guelph at approximately 2:00 am Monday morning.
The early-bird fare, valid until March 31st, is $175.00 plus 5% GST per person. After March 31st the fare will be $200.00 plus 5% GST per person. Travel reservations must be booked through the O.R.F.A. using the reservation form accompanying this notice. Seating is limited to 48 persons. Register early!
Travelers are responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodation and symposium registration. Visit www.crfc.ca for complete hotel and symposium program information.
NOTE: Priority reservations will be given to delegates attending the 53rd Annual Professional Development Program (APDP) at the University of Guelph. Assuming space availability, secondary consideration will be given to O.R.F.A. members not attending the APDP and who wish to depart from a major city/town located east of the City of Guelph along the Highway 401 corridor. For more information, contact the O.R.F.A. office at (416) 426-7062.
Guelph, ON - The Ontario Turfgrass Symposium(OTS) is returning to Rozanksi Hall at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario on Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Speakers from both industry and academia will provide valuable insight regarding turf topics reflecting the OTS 2008 theme - The New Green. The 17th annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium will allow delegates to participate in informative and engaging sessions reflecting the many important trends in turf management. Golf course staff, sports turf/recreation and lawn care workers and sod growers can all benefit from the variety of topics, specifically: new dandelion biocontrol, induced resistance to turfgrass diseases, gray-water recycling and managing sports field energy consumption. OTS provides a great opportunity to network with colleagues in the turf business - exchanging ideas and practices that promote premium turf health. Attend OTS and discover emerging trends in the turf business in Ontario, across the country and internationally. Visit the conference website at
http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/ots/ or call
519.767.5000 for more information.
The Healthy Workplaces Conference 2008 is about encouraging people to be innovative to meet the challenges today for a healthy more productive tomorrow. Association members are offered the opportunity to save $50 on your registration to the Healthy Workplaces Conference. If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity please register using the affiliate code OUT609.
There is space created on the
registration form to enter your affiliate code for the savings.
ORFA MEMBERS MATTER! Feb 18th is our first look at a new STAT…the newly minted Family Day! Our Collective Bargaining agreement does not contemplate this, as it is a surprise day that could not have be predicted at time of printing. There are two schools of thought on this in our closed loop of Managers in my department. One side allows that we (all dept. staff) all belong to families and as such, might enjoy a long weekend to 'play' with them, so close the buildings and treat it like a true stat such as Christmas/Boxing Day/New Year’s day etc. The other side allows that in order for a true fun celebration of Family time to take place, our facilities should be open and scheduled to allow for Family swims/skates/workouts, etc. Since our Ice/Pool contracts were drawn up and vetted before this declaration, there are some logistical considerations to factor in here as well. I'm asking you to consider this, if you have not already done so. Please let me know what side of this discussion that you fall on and if you like, I'll share your response with others. I appreciate your time and consideration. Send your comments to Leo Breore by email: LBroere@bracebridge.ca ORFA MEMBER THERESA KLACHAN of Aylmer on Facility and Ice Rental Surveys Does your facility utilize an User Survey to obtain feedback from Facility Patrons. ORFA member Theresa Klachlan, East Elgin Community Complex is interested in finding out whether facilities use this type of survey. If you would like to share your experiences please forward comment to Theresa Klachan, General Manager East Elgin Community Complex tklachan@eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca ORFA MEMBER GUS STAHLMANN of Guelph is a real trail blazer. [more...] A retirement celebration for Gus was held January 24, 2008 in the City of Guelph.
ORFA MEMBER LINDA CHIUPKA of Marathon
seeks quality used Baseball equipment
The ORFA is always open to member comments about any issues affecting
today's recreation facilities.
info@orfa.com
O.R.F.A. NOTICES Winter is here and at this time O.R.F.A. reminds owners and operators to assess the risk of snow build up on roofs. [more...] The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires an employer to ensure that a roof "is capable of supporting all loads to which it may be subjected without causing the materials therein to be stressed beyond the allowable unit stresses established under the Building Code Act" [s. 25(1)(e)]. The Occupational Health & Safety Act, section 9 (23) further requires that "all physical conditions of each building be inspected for safety at least once a month". The Ministry of Labour (MOL) makes the following recommendations and a local MOL Office should be consulted if additional information and or clarification are required: Owners of workplaces and/or employers at workplaces where there is snow on the roof of buildings should have the roofs assessed by a professional engineer to determine whether:
ICE RESURFACER SAFETY Review the following Safety Alert courtesy of the City of London surrounding the injury of a worker who was performing a blade change. [more…] ORFA Members should review a copy of ORFA’s Suggested Procedure for Blade Changes and the Ice Resurfacer Awareness document. Accident Investigations are important after a workplace injury or near-miss to help determine the contributing factors and root causes of an injury or illness. [more...] RECENT MEMBER NOTICES Ice Groomers Hazard: This notice is shared in partnership with the Ministry of Labour to alert you to some serious incidents involving Snowmobile Trail Groomers. Even though you may not have direct responsibilities for this kind of equipment, you may be in a position to share with others within your community. Please be aware that two previous fatalities occurred in 1999 and 2001 when groomers broke through the ice and their occupants drowned. [more...] Please find attached your invitation and registration form to become one of the many companies that will participate in the 2008 EXPO, to be held Wednesday April 30, 2008 at the Gryphon Dome, University of Guelph as part of the Association's 53rd. Annual Professional Development Program. [more...] LEGISLATION and ENFORCEMENT Family Day a public holiday UNDER Employment Standards Act, 2000 [more…] Injured worker benefits increasing on January 1st, 2008. Workers who have been injured on the job in Ontario will receive the second of three increases in their benefits of two-and-a-half per cent as of January 1, 2008 plus a further increase of two-and-a-half per cent will be made on January 1, 2009. Combined, these increases exceed the current rate of inflation. These increases apply to those who are permanently, partially disabled. [more...] Windsor company fined $50,000 for ignoring orders [more…] Reminder that the New 2007 Fire Code is now in effect [more…] RECALLS
TECH TIPS Remember to
(Source: You can contact the Construction Safety Association of Ontario for more details about house-keeping) [more…] Winter Hazards for Construction: Ice and Snow
Ice Resurfacer Water Fill Nozzles
TERMINOLOGY Air Barrier: A barrier usually consists of a membrane to prevent the uncontrolled flow of air throughout the building envelope. Ambient Temperature: Temperature (usually the air) surrounding operating equipment. Atmospheric Pressure: Pressure exerted because air has weight. Under normal conditions this pressure is 14.7 lb./sq. in. (101.2 kPa). Relative Humidity: A ratio, expressed as a percent, of the amount of water Vapor in an air space compared to the amount of water Vapor that the air space could hold at a given temperature. Dew point: The temperature at which the air (space) becomes saturated. When air is cooled to the dew point, water Vapor condenses into liquid form (provided its latent heat is removed). Source for definitions: Energy Management Manual for Arena and Curling Rink Operations. SaskPower Copyright 2006.
FACILITY EXTRAS… Workplace Health and Safety: Preventive Maintenance [more...] Human Resources: Breaking Convention [more...]
FOCUS ON FACILITIES City of Guelph puts the Rzone into practice at City facilities: Encouraging safety through respect and responsibility. [more...] Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships Deerhurst Resort Huntsville, ON. [more...] Recreation Facilities nowhere left to play. [more...] Repairs underway at YMCA as swimming pool and hot tub tiles bubble and peel. [more...] Closer to putting shovel in the ground - Woolwich Memorial Centre. [more...] Mississauga joins the WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities. Over the coming weeks and months, municipalities across Ontario will add their names to the growing list of Ontario cities and towns making public commitments to safer workplaces and communities. [more...] The ORFA is saddened to hear of the death of Don Demorest, owner of White Ice. Don passed away after he and five other people were exposed to high carbon monoxide levels. [more...] |
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