The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could out do anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen. After several minutes, the older … Continue reading
Outdoor Facilities
It’s a tough question. Earlier you determined the life expectancy for each item so you can be proactive in planning staffing and finances. But, when it’s due to be replaced, the question still comes up, “Do I REALLY need to … Continue reading
When was the last time you looked up at your ceiling fans? Periodically, it’s important to determine if they are wobbling and if the fans are circulating in the proper direction for the summer. If a fan is wobbling, it … Continue reading
Often, participants are bringing their own water bottles and filling them on site. Is it easy for them to fill their bottles? In a recently modeled building, the Warren Willis Camp, installed regular drinking fountains with a second spigot to … Continue reading
“Like many camps, Miracle Ranch was faced with a dilemma–what to do about cabins that still had life in them but whose exteriors any looked tired and worn. Vice President of CRISTA Camps Doug Chase solved the problem by bringing … Continue reading
Take a look at your trail signs, web site, marketing materials, and the signs in your parking lot. Is the language “Handicapped Bathrooms” or “Bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities”? “Handicapped Parking” or “Accessible Parking”? The latter is preferred in … Continue reading
“…this month we’re going to visit the philosophical side of building and grounds management with what I hope are a few pearls of wisdom for you to use throughout your organization. “How do you want that: right, fast, or cheap?” … Continue reading
“What does your green dollar buy you in 2013? A whole lot, as it turns out…. …Though federal minimums are essentially invisible to the average consumer—every product sold meets the minimums, so consumers never really have to know what those … Continue reading
If you haven’t already taken a spring walk-through, now is a great time while you prepare for summertime programs and events. Rather than just focusing on the details of a specific maintenance task, a walk-through is a time to step … Continue reading
We have all changed someone’s life — usually without even realizing it. In this funny talk, Drew Dudley calls on all of us to celebrate leadership as the everyday act of improving each other’s lives. Ted Talks (6:15) http://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.html … Continue reading
Need diagrams to show the dimensions of different ADA regulations? It’s probably best to go straight to the source–the 2010 ADA standards. Since it’s a pdf file, you can easily search for “figure.” http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf There are lots of other resources … Continue reading
Suppose you need to find a cool technology application to help with a combined staff and volunteer project. You want the software to be free and in the cloud. A perfect solution, right? Check that off the to-do list! But … Continue reading
Where do you take a sick boat? To the dock! (Doc) What is the best way to fix a broken tuba? Tube of glue! (Tuba glue) There were two ships. One had red paint, one had blue paint. They collided. … Continue reading
Fiske’s article describes eight ways to save money: keeping equipment clean, having regular maintenance, using reputable repair services, cooking efficiently, having complete loads in the dishwasher, turning off unused equipment, using energy efficient equipment, and regularly replacing equipment. There are … Continue reading
When Camp Stevens in Julian CA, was re-building their structures damaged by the fires, they continued their efforts to have art included in every building. For example, behind the sinks in an outdoor bathroom area is a mosaic. Several buildings … Continue reading