70 degrees Texans turn on the heat and unpack the thermal underwear. People in Canada go swimming in the Lakes. 60 degrees North Carolinians try to turn on the heat. People in Canada plant gardens. 50 Fahrenheit Californians shiver uncontrollably … Continue reading
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“Are you too eager to please and do you avoid having difficult conversations when conflicts arise? A desire to get along with others may be preventing you from addressing and undertaking office conflict management – and preventing you from advancing, … Continue reading
As an outdoor facility, how do you promote viewing the night sky? Here’s an excerpt from the national parks: “Paradoxically, as the opportunity for high-quality stargazing has diminished, its value may be increasing. In this way, the economic benefits of … Continue reading
Some disability activists are advocating for an updated access symbol. The new icon displays an active, engaged image. Hendren and Glenney co-founded the Accessible Icon project, designing. The Modified ISA is in the permanent collection of Museum of Modern Art. … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Property Assistant (Multiple … Continue reading
“Tree and limb failures occur frequently in our environment, and when combined with the presence of people and property (targets), they can have devastating consequences. This article will explore concepts in tree risk-management to equip camp leaders with reasonable and … Continue reading
Every three years, ACA’s collects data about camp business in a survey. Below are the results for average site and facility related expenses. Here are some questions you might ask yourself, or discuss with your team: How does our current … Continue reading
Has anyone around you ever made a bad decision? Or maybe with the best intentions, you made the wrong call. How could this happen? “Our brains leap to conclusions and are reluctant to consider alternatives; we are particularly bad at … Continue reading
“Today, in our culture of productivity-fetishism, we have succumbed to the tyrannical notion of “work/life balance” and have come to see the very notion of “leisure” not as essential to the human spirit but as self-indulgent luxury…” Outdoor properties are … Continue reading
There are a number of reasons why facility management should be involved in masterplanning including both economic and practical aspects. People who are tasked with operating and maintaining buildings need to have an influence into how they fit into an organisation’s … Continue reading
The Scoutmaster and his Tenderfoot son went on a camping trip. As they lay down for the night, the Tenderfoot said, “Dad, look up into the sky and tell me what you see”. His Scoutmaster father responded, “I see millions … Continue reading
OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you? One option to store your valuable site and facility photos off-site, is using the cloud. As the cloud is becoming more and more popular, here’s a … Continue reading
“Windows technology has changed dramatically in the last 15 to 250 years allowing much greater energy efficiency both in the construction of frames and in glazing and coatings.” The article describes energy considerations and types of windows by material (wood, … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Director of Operations … Continue reading
Managing the site and facilities for an outdoor property takes money. Okay, lots of money. Here are some questions you might ask yourself, or discuss with your team: Why is it important to share or not share? What are the … Continue reading