MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EFMA
Steve Smoroden
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reetings everyone, it’s spring again and I am sure we are all planning for the upcoming summer list of projects. Many of us have roofing, flooring, HVAC, and summer cleanup projects. The list goes on and on and we never run out of projects that need to be accomplished during the summer period. The same planning and strategizing takes place with the EFMA executive. From planning the program and venues for the 54th annual conference and trade show, to the behind-the-scenes work with the ministry, from the shared services, capital advisory, school protection, and capital asset committees. We have representation on these committees and more, and are often asked to share our opinion and expertise in helping to guide the future for our districts’ facilities. We also have our zones with our zone chairs putting on great professional development within each region of the province. I want to thank all the members who volunteer their time and energy to participate in a meaningful way on committees and as zone representatives. As you can see, there are many opportunities to serve within the association to add your expertise to help mould the future of facilities in the K-12 sector. I would encourage you talk with these volunteers and/or the executive team to see where you might be able to get involved. Next I want to thank an amazing group of EFMA directors who once again take time out of their busy schedule to do the work that needs to be done to ensure we have a thriving and robust association which truly does have an impact in the B.C. K-12 sector. They put in many extra hours to ensure the business of the association runs smoothly. I would also like to thank Glenn Miller, our executive director, for stepping in and helping us revise our constitution and bylaws and reviewing the strategic plan. And of course I would like to offer a special thank you to Molly Shipowich, our executive secretary. Molly, you keep us on track and on time, and you make all of us look good. Thank you very much! Lastly, a big thank you to all the association members for the giving me the opportunity to serve once again as president of this great association. It is truly a wonderful experience because of the great team working alongside me. I consider all of you my dear friends. n
12 Ops Talk • Spring 2018
