Ops Talk Magazine Spring 2012

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EFMA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Ken Janzen, CEFOP This has been a very busy year for the EFMA Executive, which has

ports and updates on the association business undertaken over the

continued to work toward our strategic goals. Meetings have been

past year.

difficult to arrange with the extra duties many of us have had due

On behalf of the executive, we hope that you have had a great

to the Teachers’ Job Action, but progress has been made due to the

year and remind you to register for the 2012 EFMA B.C. Conference,

dedication and perseverance of the executive and members.

June 5th to June 8th in Penticton – we will see you there.

As president of EFMA B.C., I would like to invite you all to attend

As my term as president comes to a close, I would like to thank

our 48th Annual Conference for the Educational Facility Managers

the current executive and the membership for their support and

Association of British Columbia. The theme for this year’s confer-

their constant efforts toward “Building Excellence” in our associa-

ence is “Building Excellence.” The conference committee (aided by

tion; I encourage all members to become involved and engaged in

members at large) has put together a terrific program. Once again,

the business of this association.

the week begins with the opportunity to participate in one of two Pro-D sessions offered. There is a very diverse range of sessions and

Sincerely,

roundtable discussions throughout the week. The AGM will have re-

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School design for an ever-changing world

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EFMA President’s Message – Ken Janzen, CEFOP

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