“Solar panel, or photovoltaic (PV), technology has seen some impressive improvements in the past decade, bringing high-tech into a price range everyday users are better able to afford. The question remains: Is it really practical for camp? Well, it depends. … Continue reading
Outdoor Facilities
We’re in the information age with lots of data. With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What faculties data do you collect and use? (such as utilities, soil, noxious weeds, number of service calls, maintenance requests?) Who manages your … Continue reading
“This week Earl Miller, a professor of neuroscience at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT, breaks down why you shouldn’t multitask.” Read the online article at http://fortune.com/2016/12/07/why-you-shouldnt-multitask/ “Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Multitask, According to a MIT Neuroscientist,” … Continue reading
Thinking about installing solar, but don’t have all the capital funds? A power purchase agreement (PPA) might be an option, using a local organization. Here’s some background information about PPA. “A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financial agreement … Continue reading
World’s Worst Handyman Prank. Here’s a fun short video showing a “hidden camera” with people trying to help level a shelf. (90 seconds) … Continue reading
“Camp-maintenance projects often run their course dictated by some unusual factors, such as the availability and skill level of volunteer labor, adverse weather conditions, accessibility to remote locations, and the timing of donor funding, just to name a few. Regardless … Continue reading
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“Every organization that’s willing to commit to a clear process, work closely with their consultant, and compromise along the way can achieve their facility dreams. It begins and ends with program: Know who you are, who you serve, and who … Continue reading
“‘Dining halls – and mealtimes – play a key role at camp. Before updating your dining facility, consider the following advice…” The article describes three ways: weigh the merits, determine your objectives, and fill in the details. “3 Steps for … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What is the process for your Food Services Supervisor to give input into the annual budget process for kitchen equipment for the replacement schedule and associated estimated costs (ovens, walk-in refrigerators, dishwashers, … Continue reading
ADA requires assembly areas to have an assisted listening system. A “hearing loop” is the preferred system, as it can seamlessly connect with hearing aids that have telecoils. Other people simply borrow a headset. Throughout the United States there are … Continue reading
Many camps, conference centers, and retreat centers offer free wi-fi to visiting guests. But sometimes it’s a mystery to know where it’s available. As a solution, you could easily put the wi-fi symbol on your map. An example is shown … Continue reading
“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth … Continue reading
Overland Park generally uses the following schedule for residential streets. Major maintenance at year 28 and reconstruction at year 50 may be shifted as budget allows, however preventive maintenance occurs consistently (1): Year 0: New pavement Year 3: Crack treatment … Continue reading
“Do you have asphalt pavements that are holding up pretty well, but look a little worn? Maybe you’re seeing some mild cracking or the roadway is a bit rough in spots. Chances are you will want to apply some kind … Continue reading