2018 North American Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 27-29, 2018 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook The Food Service & Maintenance Conferences have long been staples of the Adirondack Training Institute’s offerings and we are excited to announce an update … Continue reading
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Below is a link that describes the changes some campgrounds are undergoing nationally. If you have a campground section of your operation, you might want to discuss the direction among your staff. What’s your reaction to the article? Why? What … Continue reading
A variety of free on-hour webinars on facilities related topics that may be of interest to outdoor properties: The Science of Specifying Moisture and Mold Control in Framed Wall Assemblies Net Zero Energy Home: Design Strategies and System Optimization Wallboard … Continue reading
In March 2017, NRPA’s research team sent a 19-question survey to senior-level park and recreation professionals that queried about not only the salary data of five positions at their agencies, but also the general information about benefits and salary policies. … Continue reading
We’re in the information age with lots of data. With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: Why do we need to plan more than one year-out? How many years do we need? How do we know what areas we … Continue reading
“Sometimes it’s because, right out of the gate, you haven’t properly sized up the problem you’re about to tackle. The most effective leaders I know have a much higher problem-solving batting average because they start by processing the problem through … Continue reading
The North American Camp Maintenance Conference March 21-23, 2017 YMCA Camp Chingachgook Lake George, New York A great annual event. Join professionals from nearly 30 states and provinces at the world’s largest gathering of camp maintenance staff. Join your colleagues … 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 Facilities Maintenance Director … Continue reading
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
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 Grounds Keeper CA … 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
“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
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What are the benefits of having the property director and executive aligned with philosophies, priorities, strategic direction, responding to guest/camper needs, etc.? What are the strengths in the relationship? What is one … Continue reading
“Personal protective equipment is designed to keep employees safe every day at work, and is often the last line of defense against injury or death. Safety+Health, with the help of the International Safety Equipment Association, recently asked PPE manufacturers three … 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 SR Facilities Director … Continue reading