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SUMMER ISSUE
JUNE 2014
Check Out...
2014 RFP Conference &
Trade Show Wrap Up
Inside...
ALBERTA
RECREATION FACILITY PERSONNEL
YOUR LEADER IN RECREATION TRAINING
Official Voice for the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel
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Inside This Issue
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE .......................................................................4
Washroom Partitions 101 - Clearing The Air ......................................23
BLAST FROM THE PAST........................................................................4
2014 RFP COURSE SCHEDULE............................................................25
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT..........................................................5
2014 RFP COURSE REGISTRATION .....................................................26
REGISTER NOW - 7th Annual RFP Education Symposium .....................6
2014 RFP SYMPOSIUM ......................................................................27
Build It and They Will Come ................................................................7
PARK’S PESTS: Crossword Puzzle .......................................................28
Providing Clarity - Certified Swimming Pool Operator Course...............8
Tips For Avoiding A Spring Or Summer Cold ......................................29
Honouring Tim Bannister...................................................................11
2014 RFP BOARD OF DIRECTORS.......................................................30
LoveToRecycle.ca + The Community Champions Program .................12
Passing Fad No More.........................................................................13
ALBERTA
Skip Hayden 4th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament..........................14
2014 Conference & Trade Show Wrap Up ..........................................16
P U B L I S H I N G
Leisure Lines is the official newsletter of the
Alberta Association of Recreation Facility
Personnel, published four times per year. To
contribute articles, contact the Editor,
Kim Snell,
P.O. Box 100,
Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A4
Phone: (403) 851-7626
Fax: (403) 851-9181
MISSION STATEMENT
Providing education, consulting and
advocacy for people involved in facility
operations and recreation.
I N F O R M A T I O N
GOALS
The following goals support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethics of the Association:
A.
Provide diverse, quality educational opportunities related to facility operations and recreation.
B.
Foster communication between members, agencies and individuals.
C.
Advocate for the membership.
D.
Market and promote products, services and opportunities.
E.
Encourage and facilitate fellowship.
F.
Provide good Governance
G.
Identify Provincial and National Policy linkages and related outcomes relevant to AARFP
We gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance from the lottery funds
distributed by the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
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RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: RFP LEISURE LINES, P.O. Box 100, Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A4
LEISURE LINES • AARFP
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SUMMER ISSUE • JUNE 2014
PRESIDENT’S
SANDI STEWART
MESSAGE
It was great to see so many familiar faces in Jasper, like
Ernie from Barrhead, and be given a chance to meet
many new RFP members and welcome you to our
Association. I am looking forward to working with our
new Board and of course our amazing staff this year. I
would like to thank all those who have left the board - you
will be missed but not forgotten - Randy Russell to
adjourn our meetings, Tom Peters for his hugs, Gerald
Curran to buy a round and Suzanne Gaida for her
wisdom as past president .
Wow! What a Conference! I want to thank Yvonne
McNabb & her conference committee (Barb, Angella,
Natasha & Jerry) for doing an amazing job for us all.
This was the third time Yvonne has hosted the AARFP
conference in Jasper and out did herself again. I'm seeing
a pattern emerge with Jasper: 2000, 2007 & 2014, so I'm
hoping they will have us back in 2021! I found the
sessions very informative and timely and am planning to
incorporate this new found knowledge into actions.
Many of us "know" what we should do, whether that's
about our lives in general - eating healthy, exercising
regularly, laughing often or if it's things pertaining to work
like finishing that project. "Knowing" is an important step
and then there is "wanting" to do something about it and of
course "doing" it. "Knowing" and not "doing", isn't really
much better than not knowing. Think about it. The
difference in "knowing" and "doing" is EFFORT.
Once I have the knowledge, I decide if I "want" to do
something with that knowledge and put the "effort" into
developing a strategy to succeed in the "doing", which
requires action(s). How bad do I want something & is it
worth the effort? How can I make changes to my life to
make it easier in terms of the effort I need to put in, to get
the results of doing it?
A personal example of this is that I know it's important to
my health to exercise and getting up to go swimming in
the morning takes effort. Exercise provides me with many
benefits that I want like more energy, a clearer mind and
reducing my stress. I know that if I go to bed earlier at
night, it takes less effort for me to get up and go to the pool
in the morning. So I try to incorporate changes into my
life, so I can exercise regularly without a huge amount of
effort. Being organized in the evening and going to bed
early, means I don't have to put as much effort into getting
out of bed as I do if I'm tired in the morning. This allows
me to successfully incorporate exercise into my life more.
What did you "learn" at this year's conference? Was there
something you "want" to incorporate into your work or
home life? What are you going to "do" with this new
found knowledge? Shelf the idea or make it happen? Are
there small steps you need to do in order to make things
happen easier, with less effort? Adjust your compass and
start going places!
Who is this familiar face?
This lady has been with the Association for
just shy of 10 consecutive years. She is known
for her commitment to aquatics, and she is
always smiling! If you are in the Camrose
area, you may see her enjoying her new
commitment – running! She is also your
current Central Zone Rep!
Answer on Page 29
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
KIM SNELL
MESSAGE
It was so great to see so many of you in Jasper for the
Annual Conference, AGM and Tradeshow!
Congratulations to Yvonne McNabb and her wonderful
team for organizing and facilitating such a fantastic
conference! I hope you all enjoyed your time in Jasper and
were able to make some new friends/connections as well
as take some new found knowledge back to your
workplace. I am already looking forward to next year's
conference in Banff and hope to see many of you there as
well!
At some point soon, I hope, this never ending winter will
finally end and we'll soon be into summer, which will
bring us closer to our next event – our annual Education
Symposium. This will be our 7th year, and once again it
will be held at the Red Deer Lodge. This is a great
opportunity to absorb as much training as possible in a one
week period and is also a great opportunity for networking.
We have secured a reduced rate on hotel rooms for anyone
attending the symposium, if you are interested, please see
the website for further info or call the office.
Conference also often brings a change to our Board of
Directors. I would like to thank Suzanne Gaida, Randy
Russell, Tom Peters and Gerald Curran for their time and
commitment to the Board and the Association. At the same
time I would like to welcome Renee Fenwick, Stuart Ray
and Carol Dunnigan to the Board.
Education still continues to be a primary focus this year.
As the Strategic Plan shows, upgrades to course materials
as well as building service levels within the Instructor
cadre are top priorities. Our annual Instructor meeting will
be held in the fall and we hope to schedule a Train the
Train course later this year and move through the
recruitment process.
The Annual Skip Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament is
just around the corner! September 5th – mark it in your
Calendar! Mother Nature always seems to come through
for us so I hope to see you in Olds for a great day of golf
and a few good laughs! The morning prior to the Golf
tournament will offer educational opportunities for all
members and remember, you don't have to be a member to
participate in the golf tournament so you are welcome to
bring family and/or friends to golf with!
I know many of you around the Province are working on
new projects, events and maybe even working with new
technologies or systems. I would like to remind everyone
and encourage you to feel free to submit articles (with
pictures if possible) to include in the Leisure Lines, so the
rest of the membership can learn about what is happening
around the Province. It is also a great opportunity to
showcase your community or your project/event. Please
contact me if you have questions or information to submit,
I would love to hear from you!
Thank you all for your ongoing dedication and support to
the Association. You truly are an amazing group of
people! I am fortunate to have met so many people and
developed so many friendships through RFP. Enjoy your
summer!
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REGISTER
TODAY!
th
7 Annual Education Symposium 2014
Red Deer, Aug 11 – 15
AARFP is excited to see that communities are catching on
to the great opportunity to get their staff trained in one
week at one location! The Symposium is intended to deliver
a number of courses in a cost effective manner, and is also
intended to help those who are working towards achieving
certification along with their Western Certification.
All AARFP courses are designed to encourage Facility
Operators and professionals to develop and enhance their
skills and abilities in areas that will benefit themselves,
their employer, their career, and the facility in which they
operate.
This year's Symposium format offers 11 courses in the span
of one week. Last year, there were over 130 people in total
that attended the 2013 Symposium, and we expect a bigger
turn out this year!
Courses & Dates:
Lifecycle & Risk Management
Aug 11:
Aug 11-12: Arena Operator Level
Certified Swimming Pool Operator Level 1
Aug 12-13: Building Maintenance Operator Level 1
Custodial
Aug 13:
Parks & Sportsfield Operator Level 1
Developing a Policy & Procedure Manual
Aug 14:
Aug 14-15: Parks & Sportsfield Operator Level 2
Building Maintenance Operator 2
Supervisory Skills
Ball Diamond Construction
Aug 15:
All Courses Located at the Red Deer Lodge! Except the
Arena Level 1; which will be located at the Kinex Arena.
To book rooms at the Red Deer Lodge, call 403-346-8841
or toll free at 1-800-661-1657, and quote reservation code:
RFP
Don't miss out on this year's AARFP Symposium! The
location will once again be Red Deer. The dates and
courses are to the right!
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for the fences when they envisioned an outstanding
modern facility. This complex fits well into the recreation
and leisure needs of the region and will in no doubt
welcome many visitors from beyond the region as well.
With this complex the community will be able to host high
quality events. The social and economic spin-offs are such
that the entire community will feel them. Much like the
Lakeside Leisure Centre and Centennial Regional Arena,
this facility will be nothing short of first class.
The support for this project is reflected in the
generous community contributions made by and to
the Brooks Regional Ballpark Association. Donations currently tally $730,000.00 of the estimated
$3,350,000.00 budget.
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CERTIFIED SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR COURSE
Providing Clarity
The article below was included in a previous copy of the Leisure Lines, however, we have had several questions and
concerns brought forward by members who have been getting conflicting information from their local Health inspectors.
The article below should provide clarity and answer any unresolved questions.
Pool Operation - Are
you REALLY certified?
The Province of Alberta,
through the Swimming Pool
Regulations is now the
official governing body of the
Swimming Pool Operator
Certification. It is identified in
the Regulations that
swimming pools MUST have
a certified pool operator;
however, over the years, it has not been clear on who is an
approved provider of the certification course.
After several years of review
and input from various
stakeholders, the Province of
Alberta (Alberta Health
Services) laid out the criteria
to be an approved provider of
the Certified Swimming Pool
Operator Program. This
meant that any organization
or person who wishes to
conduct these courses had/has
to apply to AHS, meet the
criteria, and be approved to be recognized at the Provincial
level.
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CERTIFIED SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR COURSE...
Approval of the application is based on; course delivery,
course content and materials, instructor qualifications,
examination and recertification processes, quality
management of courses, and data management. On
September 12, 2012 AARFP received a letter of approval
from AHS. As part of our approval process, we are
required to submit annual reporting on stats relating to the
number of people in courses, course locations, etc.
10+ years of hands on experience with water
quality/chemistry, filtrations systems, mechanical systems,
and new technologies.
Recertification is not currently mandatory, but it is
something the Province is looking at making a
requirement. At this time we do not know what the
recertification will entail, but it is something that you may
hear more about in the future.
The AARFP swimming pool course has been part of our
Education Program for the past 30+ years. Since then,
there have been several updates, re-writes, and additions to
the content to ensure we continue to offer a quality product
with quality delivery. We are fortunate to have a group of
highly skilled and knowledgeable instructors, all who have
FAQ:
1. If I have a Pool Operator level 1 from a
different Province, can I take the AARFP
Pool Operator level 2?
The swimming pool operator content in other
Provinces is very similar to the RFP program and
because of that, RFP will allow someone with an
out of Province Pool Operator 1 to participate in
the RFP Pool Operator 2. However, we do
recommend, if you are looking for Provincial
recognition, that you at some point participate in
the RFP Pool Operator 1 program. In order for the
out of Province Pool Operator certifications to be
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CERTIFIED SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR COURSE...
recognized by AHS, the other Province would
have to apply to AHS to be a recognized provider
of the program.
3. What if I took my Pool Operators
course with AARFP prior to Alberta
Health & Wellness approving the
course? Am I still certified?
2. Are there other providers of the
Certified Swimming Pool Operator
program?
Yes, you are still certified but as mentioned, there
may be a requirement for certification in the
future.
It is our understanding that there are other
providers of the Certified Swimming Pool
Operator program, although we do not have
confirmation of that. Our recommendation, if you
are looking for a course and a provider, is to
research and ensure that your provider of the
program is approved by AHS and that they are
able to provide the quality product and delivery
you need.
RFP is more than willing to provide a copy of the
approval letter from AHS if requested.
The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel
has been approved and recognized as a provider of this
program since September of 2012. If you require a copy of
our approval letter to provide to your Health Inspector or
administration, please contact the office and we will be
more than happy to provide you with a copy.
For any other questions or concerns regarding the
Certified Swimming Pool Operator course, please contact
Kim Snell at [email protected]
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RENAMING LOCAL RINK
Honouring Tim Bannister
Most municipalities across North
America name their streets, roads
and buildings after people who
have made significant contributions
to a community, although these
names are usually reserved for
geographic locations, or named
after business people, or for
politicians, developers, and royalty.
It is truly heart warming, and
befitting, that the Town of
Cochrane will officially rename the
Cochrane Outdoor Rink to the Tim
Bannister Memorial Rink this
weekend.
20 years. But his true passion was
hockey. He sometimes played five
nights a week. Even when he
wrecked his knee and couldn't play
ball anymore one could still find
him at the old Cochrane Arena
playing between the pipes two
nights a week.
Tim Bannister will always be
remembered for his charity, for
helping people. Many times he
would donate appliances to people
and outfits like the Cochrane
Humane Society before they found
their permanent home. Several
times a year he would go and
“The outdoor arena is appropriate
repair whatever needed fixing and
because he used to play there all
Photo taken by: Town of Cochrane
donate appliances to the society
the time,” Susan Bannister, Tim's
because it was just easier to
widow, said softly. “He used to go
replace than to repair. He asked for nothing in return.
there skating and take the girls sometimes for practice,
even though you weren't supposed to do that. There was
In 2006 he was employed by the town where he truly
only one sheet of ice in Cochrane at the time, and that's
found a home. Even though he was hired to do specific
what you did if you needed an extra practice.”
jobs, the town employees soon discovered his talent and
relied on him to fix whatever needed attention. During his
Tim and Susan Bannister moved to Cochrane in 1990
time of employment with the town one could find him
when their eldest daughter Tanya was just a baby. The
manning the firepots during Light Up, or cruising the town
couple were soon blessed with another daughter, Kayla,
on Spook Patrol on Halloween.
and after a brief stint working at IGA he opened up TEB's
Appliance Repair. He was one of those guys that could fix
But it was his warm smile, his personality that attracted
anything. Combined with his talent and a huge heart, he
people to him like steel to a magnate. He had the gift of
found it hard to say no to people and often received
gab when he wanted to, and some people often made the
panicked calls of distress from homeowners on numerous
error thinking that he was the Mayor of Cochrane because
holidays to come and fix whatever needed fixing. He
he knew and touched so many people.
didn't want to see anyone miss out on family time, and
never hesitated to help someone, even though it was him
This weekend will be a celebration as the rink is officially
who was missing out on his precious family time.
named in Tim Bannister's honour. The Bannister family is
“Anywhere, anytime that anyone needed him, he was
hosting a barbeque for friends and family.
there,” daughter Tanya recalled fondly. “Anything
community, he was there.”
Tim Bannister was you, and he was me. He was one of us,
only he just happened to rise above the rest of us, and now
As his daughters grew older he became more involved. He
he will indelibly stamped in our hearts and minds.
coached ringette for over 10 years and was passionate for
the game, and when he wasn't coaching he was involved
Price, Patrick. (March 13, 2014). Honouring Tim Bannister.
somehow in the background. He was a fixture at the ball
Cochrane Times. Retrieved from
diamonds and played mixed ball and men's league for over
http://www.cochranetimes.com/2014/03/13/honouring-tim-bannister
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LoveToRecycle.ca +
The Community Champions
Program = Perfect Match!
Taking a page out of the eHarmony or match.com
playbook, the new online resource room
LoveToRecycle.ca matches organizations that want to
recycle their beverage containers with the many
compatible recycling resources and services available in
Alberta. The site was developed by the Alberta Beverage
Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC), together with
input from the Alberta Bottle Depot Association and the
Beverage Container Management Board. Following the
results of an industry-commissioned landfill audit and
extensive barrier research, LoveToRecycle.ca is a resource
aimed at the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI)
sectors, and is the first initiative of its kind in Canada.
“This website is a key component of our industry's strategy
for improving beverage container recycling from ICI and
Multi-Family residential settings,” said Alexis MacKenzie,
VP of Communications & Marketing for ABCRC. “We
know these sectors demand convenience, and we worked
hard to ensure that LoveToRecycle.ca offers that in a way
that's never been done before.”
A key feature of the site allows visitors to search within a
list of “Pick-Up” service provider - organizations such as
Depots, other businesses or charities - who offer beverage
container pick up services. Users can also search from lists
of bin/bag suppliers, use an Impact Calculator to learn how
recycling beverage containers helps the environment and
gain access to information about grant programs like the
Community Champions Program.
LoveToRecycle.ca includes information about grant
programs funded by the beverage container recycling
industry of Alberta, including the Community
Champions Program (CCP). CCP offers a uniquely
positive approach to building participation in beverage
container recycling by providing charities, business
or and municipalities with coaching and up to $20,000
for new indoor or outdoor recycling bins. The program
aims to make “out of home” beverage container recycling
more convenient. Interested organizations are
encouraged to visit www.abcrc.com/communitychampions/ to apply.
For more information about LoveToRecycle.ca and the
Community Champions Program contact: Laya Mihalicz,
Marketing Coordinator, ABCRC at [email protected]
or 403-264-0170 ext. 234
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THE INTERNET
Passing Fad No More
You may have heard a rumor in the
early 1990's that Bill Gates stated,
“The Internet is just a passing fad.”
Sources to confirm this statement are
difficult to find and it's likely the
statement was taken out of context and
is probably a myth.
updates. Your facility users are also
important to you and are able to
interact with the facility through their
own computers or mobile devices.
In the 1968 film “2001 - A Space
Odyssey”, one might remember the
'Picture Phone', or communicators and touch screens from
numerous Star Trek episodes from the same era. Well
those things we saw then are no longer science fiction, nor
myth, they are now fact!
So the reality is, the Internet is here to
stay. It is not a fad. And the question to
you is, are you ready to embrace it or
resist it? Remember, resistance is
futile!
It is safe to say now, that the Internet is not a passing fad.
It will not be going away, and therefore it is likely best for
us to embrace it and use its immense power for our own
benefit. Future technologies and potential uses will be
endless and are impossible to predict. However, we all
know that humans are often resistant to change.
Historically, the Internet had some issues and instilled a
fear of change. And as always, we are resistant to change.
Well there is no need to be fearful anymore! Internet
uptime is at 99.9% as claimed by most providers, and in
reality, when your internet goes down, it is more likely
attributed to a power outage down the street rather than the
internet connection itself.
Combine that with available mobile devices, the Internet
likely didn't even go down at all, and a connection is still
likely live and working through a mobile network. Mobile
network coverage is 100% in metro areas and coverage
areas continue to improve.
There are some companies that take advantage of these
mobile solutions and combine Internet usage with mobile
usage. By combining these technologies together, a
solution is available that no longer requires you to have a
single computer dedicated to scheduling software, and
another computer separately dealing with message boards.
These solutions are all combined in a cloud environment
and are readily accessible by any available computer or
mobile device, allowing for quick and easy changes and
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Skip Hayden 4th Annual
Memorial Golf Tournament
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2014
The purpose of this event is to honour and remember our good friend Skip. The best way to do that
is to have a good time! We had a very successful tournament last year, and this year, it will be
bigger & better! Visit www.aarfp.com to register.
WHY REGISTER?
To network with people from Recreation
To reduce stress!
To win some great prizes
To try your luck at golf! All skill levels are welcome as it's a Texas Scramble Format.
WHEN IS IT?
September 5th, 2014
Shotgun start at 12:00 noon. Be there early!
Dinner to follow at 5:00 pm
WHERE IS IT?
Olds Central Highlands Golf Club
3 km east of Olds on Hwy 27
Fill out the
registration
form today at
www.aarfp.com!
WHAT WILL IT COST?
$100.00 per person
This will include 18 rounds, golf cart, supper, & prizes!
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2014 CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW WRAP UP
The 37th Annual Conference and Trade Show was another
successful event with over 310 delegates from Alberta,
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the North West
Territories!
The weather for the entire conference was beautiful! The
Fun Run & Walk participants were very relieved that they
didn't have to endure a snow storm. Because of the nice
weather, many delegates were able to explore Jasper
without hats and mittens; which always makes conference
that little bit more pleasurable.
The 2nd Annual Welcome BBQ had overwhelming
attendance! It was double that of last year, so we apologize
to those who didn't receive food. We will be more
prepared for all the hungry travelers next year! Just a
reminder, that this was added to the program as a simple,
easy, grab-and-go BBQ. The association does not charge
anything for this meal (the cost for this in not covered in
your conference fee), and the AARFP Board has done
their best to keep the conference fee as low as possible.
Next year, if you are looking for something heartier with a
few more food options, you may want to stop somewhere
else to eat as well.
The delegates also enjoyed 3 days of educational sessions
where they chose streams such as Arenas, Aquatics,
Building Maintenance, Parks & Sports Fields,
Supervisory, Customer Service, and Lifestyle.
The Zone Meeting involved 4 elections, some fun
activities, and a chance to win some great prizes. For those
that aren't aware, the zone meeting serves a few purposes
such as meeting your zone representative, meeting other
people from your zone, electing a new zone representative
(if the term is up), and networking with other members. If
you have any questions regarding this meeting or anything
else regarding your zone, please contact the office to get in
touch with your zone representative.
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The Opening Keynote, Dr. Kenford Nedd, was a great
speaker that engaged delegates with the message of
happiness in the workplace.
2014
Conference Photos Courtesy of
Russ Scullen, Lisa Wong and William McNabb.
2014 CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW WRAP UP...
The AGM had 171 people in attendance; which is
fantastic! The AARFP Board would like to thank all the
delegates for taking the time to attend this very important
meeting. Everyone received an Annual Report at the
conference, but it is ALWAYS available on our website as
well to be viewed along with other important documents
like the strategic plan. The AARFP Board and staff
listened to your concerns, and will be improving the
representation of the Financial Report in the annual report.
The AARFP staff will also email the Annual Report to its
members prior to the 2015 conference. The elections that
took place at the AGM were for the President Elect and the
Education Representative Positions. The new Board of
Directors is listed at the end of Leisure Lines.
The Trade Show is always an event all on its own. It sold
out with over 62 booths, so it had the same amount of
exhibitors as last year. The exhibitor's booths were
highlighted throughout the evening as names for gift cards
were drawn every 15 minutes. Both delegates and
exhibitors were able to pass on some knowledge and
business opportunities. Thanks to all the Exhibitors for
coming to Jasper to connect with new and old clients.
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The activities were graced with nice weather for a change!
Yahoo! All activities ran (none cancelled due to weather),
and apparently the skiing was beyond awesome. All the
delegates enjoyed this nice break away from the
classroom!
Bruce Fowlow Recipient,
Sonia Dodd
Don Moore Scholarship Recipient,
Heather Blacquiere
Parks & Sports Field Operator Level 1
Top Mark Award, Dawn Mercereau
Pool Operator Level 2
Top Mark Award, Matthew Mudry
Honorary Life Award,
Willie Jurcevic
Award of Merit,
Suzanne Gaida
Arena Operator Level 2
Top Mark Award, Devin Harris
Awards Banquet - Entertainment,
Doug Arden
The Awards Banquet is an evening to acknowledge many
of the people in the recreation field for their hard work and
dedication. The entertainment that night was Doug Arden
and he warmed up the crowd with some magic and humor!
Building Maintenance Level 2
Top Mark Award, Russ Hutchings
Building Maintenance Level 1
Top Mark Award, Regina Lonneberg
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This 37th AARFP Annual Conference & Trade Show was
wrapped up by our closing keynote speaker, Jason
Labonte, and the draw for the Grand Prize (Weekend in
Jasper). This was won by Sharon Klinger from Lacombe.
Congratulations Sharon!
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
Top Mark Award Winners
(Not present at Banquet)
Arena Operator Level 1 Award: Jennifer McNab
Pool Operator Level 1 Award: Heather Cadenhead
Parks & Sportsfield Level 2 Award: Shawna James
The AARFP Board and Staff would like to extend a huge
thank-you to Yvonne McNabb and her conference
committee for hosting an amazing conference!
Charles Mousseau Associates Award
(Award presented at Trade Show)
Canadian Leak Detection – Jeff Armstrong
THANKS TO
EVERYONE
FOR
ATTENDING
AND MAKING
THE 37th
ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
AND
TRADESHOW
SUCH A
SUCCESS!
Long Service Certificates – 10 Year
Kelly Barrett
Rene Beaudoin
Trish Cerin
Grant Cooper
Darcy Donahue
Dale Gale
Kelly Giesbrecht
Mike Horseman
Neil Leckie
Russ Nash
Shawn O'Neill
Kim Snell
Dean Thompson
Les Turner
Albert Whitford
Don Wolfe
Long Service Certificates – 15 Years
CIMCO Refrigeration
Darren Goldthorpe
Karl Hill
Lee Penner
Mark Phillips
Schoolhouse Products
Western Gym & Recreational Supplies
Keith Worrall
Long Service Certificates – 20 Years
Centaur Products
Gateway Mechanical
Industrial Machine Inc.
White Ice Ltd.
Long Service Certificates - 25 Years
Big Hill Services
Phoenix Fence
Long Service Certificate – 30 Years
Terry Baumgartner
Jet Ice Ltd.
Memorial Plaque
Dawnine (DJ) Jackson
Grant Mark Werstiuk
Conference Photos Courtesy of
Russ Scullen, Lisa Wong and William McNabb.
PAGE 20
2013 BRUCE FOWLOW AWARD WINNER
On receiving the Bruce Fowlow Award, I would like to say
thank you. It was not only a shock for me to be presented
with such a huge, I mean HUGE, award by the person who
hired me, Chris McKenna, but also by the person who
nominated me, Lee Penner.
Thanks to our 2014
Conference Sponsors!
We appreciate our sponsors!
Please consider them when making your
purchasing decisions.
This award means more to me than “the best facility
operator” because I didn't do this on my own by waking up
and going to work. I have so many people & organizations
to thank from my travels:
Chris McKenna for hiring me in the beginning
Lee Penner for being my current boss, and for putting
up with all my mood swings (I am a little OCD).
Gramps (Don Dombrosky) for teaching my Pool
Operator Level I course. On the second day of the
course, I was totally exhausted because I stayed up all
night trying to get the case study 100 % correct! Don
told me “I should have picked a hotel that didn't have
hourly rates”. I just about peed my pants laughing.
John Duiker and Mike Bryson for teaching my Pool
Operator Level 2 course, and the awesome instruction I
received from them.
Willie Jurcevic and Rob Cressman for teaching my Pool
Operator Level 3, and yes there was a Pool 3 course.
Stuart Ray, Mike Bryso, and Jim McFadden for
teaching me the Building Maintenance Courses.
Red Cross and The Lifesaving Society – for offering
other courses in the water field
All my peers, the AARFP Board, and the awesome
AARFP staff.
Russ, Sharon, the Dawns, Fran, and so many more who
believed in me and help me along the way.
And finally, a massive thank-you to my dad. He raised me
as a farm child. I had every opportunity to help take apart
and restore anything that was around; whether it was as easy
as a light bulb, or as difficult as a pump replacement.
I believe that the award I received belongs to everyone who
touched my life in my career.
Thank you again,
Sonia Dodd
2013 Bruce Fowlow Award recipient
PAGE 21
WASHROOM PARTITIONS 101
Clearing The Air
Are you looking at upgrading your washrooms but having
a difficult time deciding which type of partitions are best
suited to your facility? Long gone are the days where
powder coated stalls are the only choice and it seems there
are always new products emerging. Hopefully this article
will provide you with a clearer understanding of the
different materials.
Powder coated steel (metal)
Galvanized sheet steel with a honeycomb core.
Economical, light in weight, quick delivery and easily
installed for an overall savings in product, freight and
installation. In addition to the standard powder coated
finishes, most manufacturers now offer anti-graffiti
textures to minimize vandalism to the surface as scratches
are difficult to cover up. Painting may be required to cover
graffiti. A one year warranty is typical.
Plastic Laminate
Plastic laminate with a particle board core. Price point is
low-medium. They come in a large variety of colors,
based upon the laminate company the manufacturer is
aligned with. These components are water resistant and
will never rust. Graffiti can be removed but it can be
gouged with a sharp object. In high humidity environments
delamination is a concern. Warranty is usually one year.
Phenolic
Phenolic partitions are comprised of a melamine sheet with
multiple layers of a resin impregnated kraft paper core.
The standard is a black core product but color thru
phenolic is available through certain manufacturers. Color
range variety is vast. Comes with a high price point.
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continued on next page ...
WASHROOM PARTITIONS 101 . . .
Graffiti is removable and the panels are water resistant and
will not delaminate as easily as the plastic laminate panels.
A 15 year warranty is the industry standard.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel sheet with honeycomb core material. They
have a more contemporary feel and sleek lines. These are
rust and corrosion resistant. Often are available in textures
for interest and to deter graffiti. Stainless is a high cost
product and comes with a warranty in the 1-5 year range.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
HDPE is comprised of high density polyethylene resin and
pigments. It is a solid color through product that is very
durable usually coming with a 20+ year warranty. Low
maintenance costs are associated with these components as
they do not rust or delaminate. Permanent marker can be
removed with the proper cleaning pad and gouges can be
burnished out. Ideal for high abuse, high traffic, and
high humidity areas. High in recyclability. Cost is medium
range.
Solid Color Reinforced Composite (SCRC)
Solid color reinforced composite (SCRC) is a homogenous
composite of cellulose fibers, dyes and resins with a
surface coating. Scratch, dent, moisture resistant. Graffiti
can be removed with the proper cleaning solutions and
deep gouges can be sanded and sealed. High recyclability,
high cost range and typically a 10 year warranty.
All of the above products have their purpose and place.
Understanding your facilities usage and maintenance
issues will assist you in choosing the right material.
Investigate your options before purchasing and work with
a dealer as they know all the options available and can
suggest the materials best suited to your application.
PAGE 24
Written by Janice Conley, Prestwick Resources Inc.
RFP COURSE SCHEDULE
ARENA MAINTENANCE - OLYMPIA
ADVANCED SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR LEVEL 2
September 10, 2014 ............................................................................Canmore
June 23-26, 2014 ....................................................................................Leduc
August 12-15, 2014 ........................................Edmonton (MacEwan University)
September 2-5, 2014..................................................................Calgary (Trico)
October 14-17, 2014...........................................................................Red Deer
November 18-21, 2014...........................................................................Brooks
ARENA MAINTENANCE - ZAMBONI
**JULY 31, 2014 ....................................................................LLOYDMINSTER
September 19, 2014 ..........................................................................Blackfalds
CUSTODIAL
ARENA OPERATOR LEVEL 1
June 25-26, 2014................................................................Red Deer (Collicutt)
July 3-4, 2014 ....................................................................Spruce Grove (TLC)
**JULY 29-30, 2014...............................................................LLOYDMINSTER
**JULY 28-29, 2014..............................................................................LEDUC
AUGUST 11-12, 2014 ......................................RED DEER (RFP SYMPOSIUM)
August 18-19, 2014............................................................................Cochrane
August 20-21, 2014...........................................................................Blackfalds
August 27-28, 2014 ...............................................................................Brooks
AUGUST 13, 2014 ............................................RED DEER (RFP SYMPOSIUM)
September 8, 2014 ..................................................................................Leduc
DEVELOPING A POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL
LIFECYCLE/RISK MANAGEMENT
ARENA OPERATOR LEVEL 2
PARKS & SPORTSFIELD LEVEL 1
August 12-15, 2014 ......................................................................Lloydminster
August 26-29, 2014 ............................................................................Barrhead
September 2-5, 2014 ...............................................................................Leduc
November 4-7, 2014 ...........................................................Red Deer (Collicutt)
June 10, 2014 .............................................................................Rainbow Lake
July 11, 2014 ........................................................................................St. Paul
BUILDING MAINTENANCE LEVEL 1
PARKS & SPORTSFIELD LEVEL 2
June 9-10, 2014 ......................................................................................Leduc
September 11-12, 2014 ..............................................Edmonton (Jasper Place)
June 19-20, 2014 ..............................................................................Blackfalds
September 8-9, 2014...........................................................................Barrhead
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE LEVEL 2
July 14-15, 2014 .....................................................................................Leduc
July 22-23, 2014 ....................................................................................Brooks
October 20-21, 2014.........................................................Edmonton (Kinsmen)
November 13-14, 2014 .......................................................................Red Deer
July 10-11, 2014 .....................................................................................Leduc
November 13-14, 2014 ..........................................Edmonton (CommonWealth)
**PLEASE NOTE COURSE DATE CHANGES:
CERTIFIED SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR LEVEL 1
June 12-13, 2014 ..............................................................................Grimshaw
June 19-20, 2014 ....................................................................................Leduc
July 14-15, 2014.............................................Edmonton (MacEwan University)
October 16-17, 2014 .............................................................................St. Paul
November 12-13, 2014...................................................Edmonton (Mill Woods
PAGE 25
Arena Maintenance Lloydminster – Now, July 31
Arena Operator 1, Lloydminster – Now July 29-30
Arena 1, Leduc – Now July 28-29, 2014
If you are NOT a current member, you will
need to become one before you can register
for a course. Membership is prorated.
Everyone has to have a current Membership
to attend an RFP course.
AARFP - COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CLASS SIZE:
Max. 20
COURSE START TIME:
8:30 a.m.
FINISH TIME:
5:00 p.m. on the last day
REGISTER
NOTE: ** Level II will be required to do some after class & evening work.
ONLINE
Arena Level 1 | Certified Swimming Pool Level 1 | Building Mtce. Level 1
Building Mtce. Level 2 | Parks & Sportsfield 2 | Supervisory Skills
$412.00 (includes $19.61 GST)
Arena Level 2* | Advanced Swimming Pool Level 2*
$529.00 (includes $25.19 GST)
Parks & Sportsfield Level 1 | Arena Mtce. | Curling Mtce. | Lifecycle/Risk Management
Custodial | Developing a Policy & Procedure Facility Manual
$266.00 (includes $12.66 GST)
*Prices subject to change. IF you are NOT a current member, you will need to become one before you can register for a course. Membership is
prorated. Everyone has to have a current Membership to attend an RFP course. This membership provides you with benefits such as access to
our quarterly newsletters, and several other online features you can check out at www.aarfp.com!
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment can be made via money order or cheque made payable to “R.F.P.”. VISA, MasterCard and Purchase Orders
also accepted. Payment MUST BE RECEIVED one week prior to the start of the course. Payment will not be accepted at the course.
PAGE 26
RFP SYMPOSIUM 2014 ~ Red Deer, Alberta
This Symposium is designed to
encourage facility operators and
professionals to develop and enhance
their skills and abilities in areas that
will benefit themselves, their
employer, their career, and the facility
in which they operate.
Course Schedule
August 11, 2014..................................................................................Lifecycle/Risk Management
August 11-12, 2014 ...................................................................................Arena Operator Level 1
August 11-12, 2014......................................................................................Pool Operator Level 1
August 12-13, 2014..........................................................................Building Maintenance Level 1
August 13, 2014 .............................................................................................................Custodial
The Symposium is intended to deliver
a number of courses in a cost
effective manner and is also intended
to help those individuals that are
working towards achieving
certification in recreation along with
their Western Certification.
August 13, 2014 ..................................................................................Parks & Sportsfield Level 1
August 14, 2014..............................................................Developing a Policy & Procedure Manual
August 14-15, 2014..........................................................................Building Maintenance Level 2
August 14-15, 2014.............................................................................Parks & Sportsfield Level 2
August 14-15, 2014...........................................................................................Supervisory Skills
August 15, 2014...................................................................................Ball Diamond Construction
Registration for any of these courses can be done online at our website, www.aarfp.com by clicking on the 'Courses'
tab. Please note that some courses may not run if there are not enough people registered in that particular course.
If you are NOT a current member, you will need to become one before you can register for a course.
Membership is prorated. Everyone has to have a current Membership to attend an RFP course.
EIGHT TIPS TO KEEP YOU SANE THIS CHRISTMAS . . .
A2Z Arena Products Ltd.
Contact: Hardeep
604-726-7400 Fax: 604-526-7406
Plastic sheets (arena boards, adboard panels, kickstrips)
Tempered glass + plexi-glass (glass handling devices)
Lacrosse frames + netting
NHL Size Hockey frames, netting, pads & pegs
Ice paint - paper & cloth line kits
Ice skates / cleats
Skating bars
Sports Flooring: classic, décor tiles, starlight rolls
Supply & install netting & glass
Dasherboard systems
Supplier of CLA approved Lacrosse nets and frames
All arena hardware
[Tables, chairs & metal (outdoor) garbage bins]
Visit our website: www.a2zarenaproducts.com
PAGE 27
Email:
[email protected]
ACROSS
DOWN
PAGE 28
TIPS FOR AVOIDING A SPRING OR SUMMER COLD
Did you know that the average Canadian suffers two to three colds each
year, and children up to six?
Reliability is low for studies on the impact of many popular
preventive measures such as garlic, Echinacea, probiotics and
Vitamin D
Although winter and the flu season are behind us, there is no reason to
be less vigilant about preventing the spread of the common cold, health
professional's caution. As most of us know all too well, you can get a
cold any time of year, and often it seems that a spring or summer cold is
even worse than a winter one.
If you are unlucky enough to come down with a cold, the researchers do
have some good news: one of the most effective treatments is honey.
Take a half teaspoon to two teaspoons at night for some cough relief
(but do not give to children under one year).
“The best things to prevent a cold that we know of are still the basics:
washing your hands and avoiding contact with sick people,” Michael
Allan, a family medicine professor at the University of Alberta, explains
in a recent issue of Folio.
Here are some other tips from the researchers if you do have a cold:
Taking zinc in lozenge or pill form reduces duration by 1.5 days in
some but not all adults
Combinations of decongestants and antihistamines provide some
benefit to adults
Both ibuprofen and acetaminophen relieve pain or fever, but
ibuprofen is more effective for fever control
He led a review that looked at hundreds of studies and ways to prevent
the common cold. Here are the review highlights, recently published in
the Canadian Medical Association Journal:
Hand-washing and physical precautions such as wearing gloves
were identified as the most likely to be effective in reducing the
risk of catching a cold or spreading one
Two studies showed that zinc reduced the number of colds in
children aged five to eight, but the findings have been questioned
Vitamin C has been extensively studied and has shown little or no
benefits
Ginseng, found in Cold F/X, has not been found to produce
consistent results in reducing colds
A Blast from the Past!
Hand hygiene is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy, Alberta
Health concurs. Use soap and warm water and scrub for 15 seconds, or
use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Alberta Health Services, U of A Folio (March 26, 2014). AUMA Member
Notices. Retrieved from:
http://www.auma.ca/live/MuniLink/Communications/Member+Notices?contentI
d=18509
Answer – Dawn Mercereau, City of Camrose Aquatic Director
PAGE 29
2014 ARFP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Sandi Stewart ([email protected]) ..............................(403) 782-1266
PAST PRESIDENT
Aaron Singh ([email protected]) ............................(780) 962-7607
PRESIDENT ELECT
Russ Tanner ([email protected]) ...........................(403) 362-0135 (Ext 1)
Be prepared!
SECRETARY
Charlene Jackson ([email protected]) ............(780) 385-3977
Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone at anytime. Philips AED’s are safe,
voice prompted and simple to use. With the world’s fastest “CPR to Shock”
sequence, we offer best possible survival. Choose Philips…lives are worth it!
TREASURER
Neven Wilson ([email protected]) ...........(403) 932-2722
EDUCATION REP.
Stuart Ray ([email protected]) ...................................(403) 700-7090
The current survival rate for out of hospital cardiac arrest is between 3–5% with EMS responding.
Locations with AED’s (Automatic External Defibrillator) can have survival rates as high as 70%+.
ASSOCIATE REP.
Willie Jurcevic ([email protected]) ......................(403) 250-2494 Ext. 103
First Edition
First Aid Training
Jan Kirkpatrick
Authorized Philips Distributor
EDMONTON ZONE REP.
Colleen Sparrow ([email protected]) ............(780) 686-0485
Phone/Fax: (403) 243-2644 Email: [email protected]
NORTH WEST ZONE REP.
Mitch Carter ([email protected]) ......................(780) 891-3778
www.firsteditionfirstaid.ca
SOUTH ZONE REP.
Renee Fenwick ([email protected]) ..........................(403) 502-8563
Longbow
sales inc.
SOUTH CENTRAL ZONE REP.
Lloyd Smith ([email protected]) ......................................(403) 938-8959
CALGARY ZONE REP.
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CENTRAL ZONE REP.
Dawn Mercereau ([email protected]) ....................(780) 972-9909
NORTH CENTRAL ZONE REP.
Carol Dunnigan ([email protected]) ................(780) 962-7616
NORTH EAST ZONE REP.
Scott Walker ([email protected]) .............................(780) 842-3381
GOVERNMENT REP.
Chris Szabo ([email protected]) .................................RITE 415-0276
OFFICE STAFF
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P.O. BOX 100, COCHRANE, ALBERTA T4C 1A4
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email: [email protected]
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