Message from the president of EFMA, Harold Schock

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EFMA

Harold Schock

Iam truly honoured to have been elected the president of the Educational Facility Managers Association (EFMA) for the 2016-2017 year. EFMA represents public educational facilities and managing professionals across British Columba. Through our shared interests and values, we enable our members to truly foster lifelong learning as facility stewards within school districts.

I believe we are at a critical juncture in our work to advance our professional profile in education and to promote our value as a decision-making educational partner. Changing demographics, demand for greater flexibility, and improved technology are fundamental challenges that our school district professionals are facing. Our institutions need us now more than ever. EFMA objectives are built on flexible approaches, eliminating barriers, and to adapt to the changing needs of our members. We are equipped with a clear blueprint for success, our elected EFMA executive team is well-positioned for the future.

I would like to thank the conference committee and all executive members for the hard work and dedication that made the 2016 Building Capacity for a Sustainable Future conference such a success. Also, many thanks to all our members and associated members for the continued support you have shown EFMA over the past years and decades.

Our collective work is an important part of the social fabric of our not-for-profit organization. This is an exciting time to be supporting education and I look forward to working with you to advance the provincial dialogue on shared opportunities, and to support you in your school district through scholarship, professional development, and fellowship.

I would like to thank the current executive and the association membership for the faith you have shown in electing me as your president. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all committee and zone chairs for their dedication and hard work. I look forward to the challenges ahead.

Have a successful year!

Performance Floors and Walls for Schools and Sports

ERV PARENT

Tarkett iQ Vinyl Flooring Tarkett xf2 Linoleum Altro Safety Flooring Mondo Sport Rubber Wall Protection Systems

Erv Parent Co. Ltd. 791 Caldew Street, Delta, BC Tel: 604-525-4142 www.ervparent.com