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	WELCOME NEW O.R.F.A. MEMBERS CORPORATE Dinoflex Manufacturing Ltd. Gordon Holscher mkrahn@dinoflex.com INDIVIDUAL/STUDENT Kevin Green Township of Southgate ASSOCIATION NEWS Notice of Proposed Amendment To The O.R.F.A. Constitution The following notice is circulated in advance of the upcoming O.R.F.A. annual general meeting. The proposed change will amend Article 8.1 - 3rd bullet, to read: "Two Vice Presidents (First Vice) and second Vice to be elected from within regional directors and 4th bullet, to read: "Seven Directors (6 Regional and 1 Corporate). All to be effective for the 2006 Executive term of office. Regional Information Session & AGM Will take place December 1, 2004 at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough, Ontario. Session topics will include: Commercial Building Incentive Program (Arena Technical Guide), Natural Resources Canada as well as Today's Challenges Affecting Recreation Facilities. NEW DATE FOR ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Due to a one week extension in the student semester at the University of Guelph, the O.R.F.A.'s annual training program will now be conducted the week of May 1st. 2005. 2005 EXPO DATE SCHEDULED Please note the 2005 tradeshow held in conjunction with the Annual Professional Development Program will be conducted Wednesday, May 4th, 2005. 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. FOR SALE 1991 Olympia ST95 Ice Resurfacer Options: Washwater Front Dump Stainless Steel Tanks Propane Powered 84" Conditioner 3500 hours All offers must be in writing and received by January 15, 2005 Contact Steve Hardie at (519) 291-5604 or SHardie@town.northperth.on.ca For classified rates, please contact info@orfa.com				INTERESTED IN HOSTING REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES OR NEED AN 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 2005 Calandar of Training Events, as well as providing specific "In-House training quotations" to meet your operational needs. Please contact: Mr. Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062 or by e-mail: tpiche@orfa.com O.R.F.A. REGIONAL TRAINING GUIDE ORFA/STAR ALLIANCE TRAINING COURSES REGIONAL WORKSHOPS & AWARENESS SESSIONS HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH O.R.F.A. HOSTS NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA'S "DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS IN ICE RINKS" WORKSHOP. Over 50 representatives including refrigeration specialists, engineers, consultants, vendors and designers of refrigeration ice rink systems, ministry and agency representatives attended this first pilot workshop that is anticipated to be delivered nationally. CONGRATULATIONS TO ENERGY CHAMPION AWARD WINNER Mr. Robert Vaillancourt, Manager, Design & Construction for the City of Ottawa was presented the Don Harrison Energy Champion Award at the O.R.F.A.’s Regional Information Session in Petawawa, Ontario recently held October 20th, 2004. INDUSTRY NEWS & VIEWS Hurricane Hazel October 15, 2004 marked the 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel. Hazel changed the landscape of Ontario, and as a result of the storm, homes on low-lying lands were cleared and greenbelts were established in watershed areas, which became part of a broad system of Toronto and area parks. Conservation authorities throughout southern Ontario were either formed or given greater support to manage these parks in areas prone to flooding. The Ontario Heritage Foundation and The Humber Heritage Committee unveiled a provincial plaque to mark the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, one of the worst storms in Canada's history. This plaque reminds us that our heritage consists of much more than physical structures; Ontario's heritage also consists of people and events that have helped shape our identity. By telling Ontario's stories, we grow as a people and learn from our shared past. For a peek at the past and Hazel see this image from the Archives of Ontario. Read Hazel's gift wrapped in green from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Environment Canada remembers Hazel on their website where you can read details on the mitigating factors from Hazel. Minor Hockey, Major Money Recently the Toronto Star ran this series, which chronicles the soaring costs and changing atmosphere in the GTHL, the world's biggest hockey league. You can read all about it with the latest comment from Don Cherry with his views minor league hockey and accountability. There are lots of angry parents out there. WSIB Health and safety profiles to learn more about health and safety issues in your rate group, and how to make improvements in your workplace. See link for Recreational Facilities & Services. TSSA Please read the following Director's Safety Order regarding the Wisdom "Sizzler" Ride. Mandatory Helmet Use in Winnipeg The Community Services Department is strengthening the current safety regulations for city owned arenas. Effective November 1, 2004, it will be required that: at City-owned arenas, all participants under 18 years of age will be required to supply and utilize protective head gear (helmets), with the exception of participants in figure skating beyond the introductory and basic levels, within the arenas. Read the detailed report of these recommendations. Respirator Selection Logic (RSL) from NIOSH The purpose of the guide is to assist in selecting appropriate respirators for the protection of workers in specific workplaces. This RSL identifies the criteria necessary to determine the classes of respirators that will provide the minimum acceptable degree of protection for a chemical at a given concentration. Liability of Sport Organizations in New Zealand This document outlines the common legal obligations and liabilities of sports clubs and recreation organizations in New Zealand, and outlines possible ways to minimize liability. Ontario Regional Area Municipal Portal (OnRAMP) Project The Ontario government is responding to the varying needs of municipalities by initiating the Ontario Regional Area Municipal Portal (OnRAMP) project, designed to enhance online, regionally tailored information and support services. OnRAMP will have five portals covering the five regional areas of Ontario covered by the Ministry's Municipal Services Offices. Find regional, time-sensitive information on land use planning, local governance, municipal finance, housing, emergency management, education and training, and advisory services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ONTARIO ServiceOntario - The McGuinty government has taken a major step towards improving the public's access to government information and services with the launch of a new website. You Spill You Pay Law - New Environmental penalties legislation would impose Environmental Penalties of up to $20,000 a day for individuals and $100,000 a day for corporations responsible for unlawful spills and emissions. Employment Standards Poster - The McGuinty government is helping to create fair workplaces and save business money by making available a new poster that outlines worker and employer rights and obligations. The poster is available from the Ministry of Labour website. CPRA - New deal for cities tops the agenda at Canada's National Parks & Recreation Conference. Exhibition Place and Ontario Place - City of Toronto and Province of Ontario examine future of buildings. Hockey Canada Week - A national celebration of the game of hockey, will take place November 7-14, 2004 at the national, provincial and local levels across Canada. ACTIVE 2010 - A comprehensive new strategy to get more Ontarians physically active, will contribute to a better quality of life for Ontarians by helping them become more active and participate in sports. New Stadium at York University The Toronto Argos have found a new home. The stadium will play a significant role in the Canadian Soccer Association's (CSA) hosting of the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship, which will be played in six Canadian cities. Why York University?
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