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 Maintenance Technician (PA) … Continue reading
Outdoor Facilities
Beautiful buildings and the surrounding inspiring land make a significant contribution to the outcome of a center’s mission. Successful conference centers (and camps) provide facilities that are inviting to guests, contribute to a positive learning environment and have solid management … Continue reading
(Fifth in a series of reflections relating to sustainable properties.) “Time and money!” This is quite often the sharp response I get when I ask about a camp site’s greatest challenges. (Okay, so the US Forest Service comes up on … Continue reading
There was once an island kingdom whose people were all fabulously wealthy. Even though they could have afforded to live anywhere they wanted, tradition dictated they stay on their tiny island home. Eventually, their king became frustrated and called a … Continue reading
Lodgepole president, Wynne, was interviewed by the authors for the site and facilities chapter. In the book she is quoted, this outdoor facilities newsletter is listed, and Lodgepole is included as a resource. Not only can you read about facilities, … Continue reading
The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) entered into an agreement with the U.S. Access Board and National Park Service to investigate natural firm and stable surface alternatives when creating accessible pedestrian trails, including crushed stones, packed soil, and other natural … Continue reading
Window film is a cost-effective solution for saving energy, protecting skin and building decor from the sun’s damaging UV rays and window safety. Once installed, window film can offer year-round savings of about 5 to 10 percent of the home’s … 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 Construction Supervisor (TX) … Continue reading
“Almost universally (and I can’t think of even one exception), camps rely on groundwater wells (as opposed to surface waters like lakes or streams) to provide water for camp. That’s because soil itself provides a spectacular treatment mechanism before the … Continue reading
(Fourth in a series of reflections relating to sustainable properties.) One of the hallmarks of our industry is that generally speaking we are, to put it in business terms, a “high touch” versus a “high tech” group. There are, of … Continue reading
Take a look at this video. What aspects of teamwork do you see? What aspects of teamwork does your team have, that the video doesn’t? As a team, where do you want to improve? Who is your team? Just the … Continue reading
By Jeff Pence, contributing writer We in the camping and conference center industry have always been a profession known for getting the job done even in the face of conflict and adversity. We see what our options are, make the … Continue reading
Sustainability Seminars: Finances Facilities Professional Best Practices Florida: March 9-12, 2014. Registration http://iacca.wildapricot.org/Events?eventId=809776&EventViewMode=EventRegistration Washington state: May 4-7, 2014. Registration http://iacca.wildapricot.org/Events?eventId=811823&EventViewMode=EventRegistration These seminars are focused on Sustainability. Each will offer eight hours of interactive classroom education designed to increase the participant’s … Continue reading
With guests coming and going, do you have a schedule to clean the dirtiest things? Below are some areas you might include in your daily, weekly, or monthly schedule: light switch plates remote controls door handles bathroom faucets switch on … Continue reading
Amazing synchronized feats. Feel free to skip forward http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-43_PF6Lac4 (12:34) … Continue reading