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O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
O.R.F.A. DESIGNATION PROGRAM
ASSOCIATION NEWS
2005 REGIONAL INFORMATION SESSION DATES
Midland - Nov. 30, 2005
STRATHCONA PAPER CENTRE
Thank you to Kevin Hill and the Town of Greater Napanee for hosting the O.R.F.A. at the October Regional Information Session.
NOTICE of AGM and Regional Information Session
Please be reminded that the O.R.F.A.'s Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 30th in the Town of Midland. Any proposed changes to the Association's Constitution must be received in writing no later than October 31st for circulation in advance to the full membership and voted upon at the A.G.M. Please direct any submissions to Mr. John Milton, Executive Director to fax: 416.426.7385 or info@orfa.com - thank you.
2006 O.R.F.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
Following the close of Executive Nominations on October 1st, the O.R.F.A. is pleased to provide the following update of acclaimed positions and those candidates that will be required to undergo an election vote by the membership. [more…]
You are reminded that eligible voters must cast their vote by no later than noon November 10th . Please take the time to carefully read the bios provided by each candidate and make your vote count.
Corporate Director Candidates
Regional Director Candidates
NATIONAL ARENAS CENSUS - REMINDER
The Canadian Recreation Facilities Council’s Provincial/Territorial member associations, Hockey Canada, Natural Resources Canada and Sport Canada continue to update the National Arena Database created in 2002.
Information gathered will be used to create a National Arena Census. Participation in this project is extremely important to ensure that information collected is both accurate and reflective of the needs of Canada’s arenas. Further, the information will help to ensure that owners and operators are heard at the national level. Please visit www.crfc.ca for more details or to complete your arena questionnaire online. REMINDER & INCENTIVE - Hockey Canada and the Canadian Recreation Facilities Council are offering an autographed Team Canada hockey jersey as an incentive for the completion of the National Arena Census. Submissions must be returned to Hockey Canada by October 31st where a random draw will be conducted to select the lucky winner! Don't delay and good luck!
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
O.R.F.A.'s Suggested Guidelines for Refrigeration Plant Maintenance 2004 The Operating Engineers regulation requires that owners/operators of any registered unattended refrigeration plant develop and implement a maintenance program. To ensure the safety of the public and staff, it is required that owners/users of these refrigeration plants clearly understand and comply with the requirements as prescribed by the Operating Engineers Regulation 219/01 and the CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code 2005. It is therefore the responsibility of the owner/operator to develop a maintenance program to at least include the manufacturer maintenance and service recommendations and to ensure such recommendations are performed. [more...]
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TRAINING CALENDAR
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES
OR IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROVIDER
O.R.F.A. is currently in the process of soliciting both "Expressions of Interest" to act as training hosts for our 2006 Calendar of Training Events, as well as providing specific "In-House training quotations" to meet your operational needs. For more information, please contact: Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ONTARIO ARENAS STRATEGIC WORKSHOP
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (O.R.F.A.), Natural Resources Canada and Hydro One Networks will be conducting an Energy Efficiency In Ontario Arenas one day strategic workshop for key stakeholders on November 14th , 2005.
Hydro One is interested in strategies to reduce energy usage in arenas and is supporting an effort led by O.R.F.A. to identify related issues, needs, and opportunities. This is an introductory investigation with the potential to bring interested partners together under a co-ordinated effort.
The goal of the workshop is to first review some of the current energy saving activities being utilized by organizations to reduce power consumption in arenas. Hydro One and O.R.F.A. are interested in all strategies, from research to market transformation.
 O.R.F.A. RECEIVES AWARD OF DISTINCTION FROM THE ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION
 O.R.F.A. Vice-President, Ed Pavao (left), receives the OPA Award of Distinction on behalf of the O.R.F.A. from John Howard, OPA Executive Director. This award was presented to the O.R.F.A. in recognition and appreciation of O.R.F.A.'s exceptional contribution to the advancement of the parks, grounds and open space industry in the province of Ontario.
O.R.F.A. EXECUTIVE UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORT CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES RESOLUTIONS
At its scheduled meeting of October 5, 2005 in the Town of Greater Napanee, Ontario, the Executive of the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association voted unanimously in favour of supporting resolutions circulated by the City of Kawartha Lakes that encourages Federal and Provincial governments to create a tax credit for parents of children who make expenditures on registration and equipment fees for participating in minor sports. [O.R.F.A. support …] & [Resolution…]
FOCUS ON FACILITIES
Legionnaires Disease -There has been an outbreak of legionnaires' disease linked to a long-term care home in Toronto in September 2005 affecting residents, staff and visitors. Workers and residents were affected. The Ministry of Labour is releasing this information bulletin to remind employers of their obligations to protect the health and safety of workers, provide information about legionnaires' disease and re-affirm expectations of employers and workers.[more]
Hurricane Hazel -It was a wild summer for weather in Ontario and around the world. As October is upon us we look back on the anniversary of Hurricane Hazel (October 14, 1954) Toronto has learned the lessons of Hurricane Hazel well. Twenty-five years later, the courses of seven rivers have been changed, huge dams and reservoirs control water levels and a multi-million dollar master plan governs the flow of every river and stream. After Hurricane Hazel the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was established to control water levels and purchase land in flood hazard areas. Raymore Park was then dedicated in memory of Hurricane Hazel's many victims and survivors. The TRCA now owns 32,000 acres and serves approximately one third of Ontario's population. Visit the CBC Archives for [more…]
Ontario Ministry News - Accessibility for Ontarians Act 2005:Creating Standards that will make Ontario accessible. [more...]
Ministry of Labour Ergonomics Report recommends ways to protect workers from Muscoskeletal Injuries. More on the recommendation from the MOL [more…]
Ontario Government increases workplace inspections to protect vulnerable employees. [more…]
New Trails Strategy means better recreation opportunities and healthier Ontarians. The Ontario Trails Strategy provides direction for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario. [more…]
Pest Management Regulatory Agency notes and updates on Anhydrous Ammonia [more…]
For the MOL Engineering Data Sheet [more…]
Construction Starts On $27m Watercourse In Toronto’s Western Beaches [more…]
Oshawa Amazing Spaces Program - Highlights new facility construction. [more…]
Crypto Outbreak (U.S.) - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state for the massive parasitic outbreak that occurred at the Seneca Lake Sprayground (New York State) from June through mid August. More than 3,800 people have reported becoming ill after having water contact and at least 33 people have been hospitalized. Cryptosporidium was found in the park's water tanks. This parasite can cause cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal illness. [more…]
MOL Workplace Visits - Inspectors will ask you: Is your workplace prepared for new workers? Are you ensuring your new workers are ready for work? Do you provide orientation to introduce your new workers to your workplace? Does your job-specific training ensure that every worker who takes on a new task understands how to perform the work safely? Are all new workers, especially young ones, closely supervised? [more…]
Smart Serve Certificates - Will now be valid for 5 years. Over the last few years there have been significant changes to the Liquor Licence Act which have a direct impact on all providers of alcohol. To help reduce risk and liability, licensees as well as individuals are requesting that there be an expiry date on the Smart Serve certificates. [more…]
RECALLS - CPSC initiates extensive review of Portable Generator Safety [more…]
CPSC recall of backpack blower [more…]
TECH TIPS
Buildings:
CEREAMIC FLOORS AND GROUT STAINS: Mould/mildew stains in shower stalls and urine stains under urinals can be managed by: protecting grout with penetrating sealer*; washing floors daily with germicidal detergent solution and by scrubbing problem areas with rigid nylon hand brush; washing floors weekly or monthly with germicidal solution and rigid nylon brush or cylindrical type brush (machine). (*Check with the manufacturer on what type of sealer to be used and how best to apply it. A time of no less than 12-hours or maybe as long as 24-hours should be given to ensure tiles are completely dry. Be sure to try a small area to ensure that the sealer will function well.)
Pools:
Pool water is a matter of personal preference. Customers are the first to complain if the water is not warm enough. Remember that the warmer the water the more sweat is secreted by the users and the therefore more contamination of the pool water. Temperatures range from 70-90 F depending on the use of the pool. Try to keep the air temperature no greater than 2F above the temperature of the pool water.
In "Terms" of Facilities
Terms, phrases and definitions relevant to your operation…
(Source: ASTM Standard Terminology of Facility Management 2004)
building, n (bâtiment) - hours of operation, n (heures d’exploitation):
active hours, n (heures d’activité) - times when a facility is normally fully occupied and operational.
silent hours, n (heures d’inactivité) - period when a facility is essentially unoccupied and only security and building operations staff are present.
transitional hours, n (heures de transition) - times in the morning after the first workers normally arrive, until a facility is fully operational, and in the evening from the end of normal work until the occupants have left.
Member Request for Assistance:
The Town of Greater Napanee is looking for communities that have an established Sports Clubs or Foundations within their municipality. Members of the community of Greater Napanee wish to commence work on raising funds to support sports and recreation in Greater Napanee. Anyone with a Sports Club or Foundation to contact Kevin Hill, R.R.F.A., C.I.T. Director of Parks and Recreation (613) 354-4423.
OTHER NEWS
 Canada’s first ever “grass roots” cycling program for kids
Sprockids seminar not to be missed!
The Ontario Cycling Association is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by offering them a structured, fun way to get involved in cycling while helping them build self-esteem.
As part of our Cycling Celebration weekend, the OCA is organizing various seminars, one of which touches on the Sprockids learn to ride program. Doug Detwiller, the founder of Sprockids program will be the guest speaker for this seminar.
Elementary school teacher Doug Detwiller developed the Sprockids program. Living in British Columbia, Doug has always been involved in outdoor activities, and cycling quickly became another one of his passions. His enthusiasm for the sport has taken a simple idea and created a program that attracts young people of all ages. The Sprockids program has become an intricate component of his academic teaching, as well as an avenue for helping young people build their self-esteem. It’s a great program for youth camps, retailers, recreation centres, clubs and schools.
Since 1990, Sprockids has been involving young people in the sport of mountain biking and is now in over 15 countries and its membership continues to grow.
We would like to invite the members your group to be part of this seminar. This seminar cost is $15.00 (free for OCA members) and includes lunch. Event and Sponsorship seminars to follow for those who are interested. (included in the $15 fee)
For more information please visit: www.ontariocycling.org or www.sprockids.caCall 416.426.7416 to reserve your ticket today – limited seating.
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