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In this issue Message from the EMFA President, Chuck Morris................................................8 2021 EFMA Executive Members................................................................................... 10 Welcome new EFMA members.....................................................................................12 Message from the Education Minister, Jennifer Whiteside........................... 14 EFMA member profile........................................................................................................ 16 Classroom communication.............................................................................................. 18 Finding future leaders........................................................................................................ 20 Maker Labs – Occupancy changes and inspection requirements.............. 22 Vipco Visual Board for the classroom....................................................................... 24 Education Flooring solution............................................................................................ 26 Propane school buses reduce GHGs.......................................................................... 30 Thoughts on............................................................................................................................. 32 Mark your calendars: Three Days in June................................................................ 34

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EFMA

Chuck Morris Thank you to our membership. I have been speaking with a number of you since elected and can confirm we are a talented lot! Pat yourselves on the back folks; the comments and dialogue I have witnessed from around B.C. serves to remind me of the professionals serving our school districts.

A few of our members are working hard on setting up educational opportunities for our members.

These will be located within the members only section of the website when ready. This is one of my goals this year as it has faltered over the years as differing ideas come forward only to find the end game changed for us. This year we are on track, so check the site often. We do host a variety of Ted

Talks and other sources on education, leadership, and management within the education area. Check the dropdown box and select each topic to view. Each video is interesting and you may be able to glean something useful from them. I will be sending out notification once we are ready with the online education offerings.

Our executive director is working to attract operations and facilities staff from other districts and from private schools, universities, and colleges. We have been looking at facilities in the Yukon as well, and Glenn has made contact several times. I believe if we share information, we can learn a lot from each other.

We have been seeing an influx

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of new members from around the province in the past few years mainly because of retirements, but also due to growing operations.

Our zones are the place where new members familiarize themselves with our association. I applaud each zone as they work very hard to bring in speakers and education pieces to keep each zone learning.

We remain focused on providing value to our members while staying current with industry standards and requirements. I look forward to a productive and successful presidency and invite each of you to participate and become more involved in the association.

Until next time, thank you and I look forward to continued dialogue with all of you. n

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2021 EFMA EXECUTIVE MEMBERS To reach the EFMABC executive: infoefmabc.com President Chuck Morris

Vice-President Archie Stogianos

Past President Rick Delorme

Secretary-Treasurer Harry Kumar

SD#61 Victoria Tel: 250.920.3401

491 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4 Email: president@efmabc.com

SD#22 Vernon Tel: 250-549-9210

1401 - 15th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8S8 Email: vp@efmabc.com

SD#42 Maple Ridge Tel: 604-466-6154

23889 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1W1 email: rdelorme@sd42.ca

SD#37 Delta Tel: 604-952-5224

7186 Brown Street, Delta, BC V4G 1G8 Email: st@efmabc.com

Directors Certification/Education Director Travis Elwood SD#82 Coast Mountain

Tel: 250.638.4405

Certification/Education Director megan macdonald SD#43 Coquitlam

Conference Director Glen O’Keefe

Conference Director Cintha Winters

Tel: 604.468.6868

1982 Kingsway Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S5 Email: mmacdonald@sd43.bc.ca

SD#62 Sooke Tel: 250.474.9840

2788 Spencer Road, Victoria, BC V9B 0S3 Email: gokeefe@sd62.bc.ca

SD#36 Surrey Tel: 604.952.5224

6700 144th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5R5 Email: winters_c@surreyschools.ca

Executive Director Glenn Miller

Cell: 250.516.9596

Secretary Molly Shipowich

4801 Dairy Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 5S9 Email: travis.elwood@cmsd.bc.ca

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Adrian Pettyfer Energy Manager SD#43 Coquitlam

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MESSAGE FROM THE education minister

Jennifer Whiteside As it does every year, spring brings a sense of hopefulness and renewal. We are enjoying longer days and are relieved that winter is behind us. And this year, that sense of hopefulness is magnified as vaccines have arrived and we know better days are ahead.

It is an honour to write to you in my new role as Minister of Education. As a lifelong learner, it is a tremendous honour to be part of such a vibrant and important sector. I am excited to work with everyone across the education system to find innovative ways to build on our collective successes.

Since I became Minister of Education in November, I have seen first-hand the leadership and teamwork that exemplifies and solidifies B.C.’s reputation as a worldclass leader in education.

Over the past year, we’ve done what few other jurisdictions in the world have been able to keep students connected to learning and their school community.

While much of the attention is focused on students and educators, we also recognize there has never been a time where more has been asked of facilities staff as vital health and safety measures were implemented in our schools, and then consistently reinforced and supported by you and your teams.

You and your colleagues have responded to the seemingly unending challenges with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. I am grateful for your dedication, and I know families, students, and educators throughout our province feel the same way.

The Ministry has now invested $288 million in onetime K-12 provincial and federal funding. This investment has made a fundamental difference for students and staff, allowing us to keep our schools open and support our safety plans during the pandemic.

You played a critical role putting that funding into action at your facilities, and we truly appreciate your work.

It has made all the difference for students and staff.

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jor capital projects, in addition to almost 4,000 minor capital projects in B.C. schools. This includes funding for new and expanded schools, seismic upgrades and replacements, land purchases for future schools, and a long list of routine capital repair and maintenance projects throughout B.C. These investments will not only dramatically improve the educational experience of students, but they are also key to job creation and the economic recovery of our province as we look forward to widespread vaccinations and the end of the pandemic.

I know the critical role that facilities managers and staff play in making new and improved schools a reality for our communities, in addition to the daily work of maintaining schools to support our long-term investments in student success.

I look forward to continuing our work together to ensure students are learning in the best possible environments we can give them – now, and in the future.

Thank you, Jennifer Whiteside Minister of Education n

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EFMA MEMBER PROFILE

Allan Van Tassel

Chilliwack School District

Clockwise: Allan’s son Liam, Allan, son Ethan, and wife Lisa.

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t was the lure of warmer weather that brought Allan Van Tassel and his family from their home in Peace River, British Columbia to the sweeping valleys of Chilliwack.

Although he, his wife, and two teenaged sons are avid downhill skiers, they sought the opportunity to take part in more year-round activities.

Leaving his position as the director of operations at Peace River South School District (SD#59) also gave him the opportunity to take on some new challenges.

As the director of facilities and transportation at the Chilliwack School District (SD #33), Van Tassel oversees custodial, transportation, and facilities for 34 schools with approximately 15,000 students. The district’s fleet of 54 buses transports 4,000 students twice a day.

Van Tassel says that when he arrived at the Chilliwack School District in 2016, the town’s population was increasing at such a pace that enrollment was seeing 300 – 400 new students per year. To accommodate this persistent influx of students, his district currently has over 100 portables at the various schools.

“We decided to make it our goal to reduce the number of portables in use and increase the number of buildings,” says Van Tassel. “This is a very engaged and hardworking group, so I knew it would be possible.”

In the past four years, the Chilliwack School District has received over $100 million in capital funding to upgrade current schools and to build two new facilities. The rate of progress in this district is some-

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thing that Van Tassel says his team worked very hard for and is pleased with the results taking space.

GW Graham Secondary School is receiving a $23.9-million addition which will add capacity for an additional 450 students. The upgrade includes 20 new classrooms, a trades sampler, a computer design and robotics lab, and a covered outdoor space with audio video equipment for all classes to use. Construction is expected to be complete and ready for students by September 2022.

Construction is already underway on the upgrades to Vedder Elementary School. The $11.8-million, twostorey addition, which includes 10 new classrooms and a maker space, will allow an additional 240 students into the updated learning environment by September 2022.

Van Tassel says that when schools become overpopulated, it puts a lot of pressure on the gyms. “When we’re planning our elementary additions, we are always trying to add multipurpose spaces so that the students can utilize other activity environments and not just the gym.”

A new K-8 school, Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt, is currently under construction on a pristine site located along the banks of the Vedder River. The $48.6-million project will house 930 students and is set to open September of 2022.

The most unique school under construction is the secondary arts and technology school known as Imagine High. The new $15.4-million, 600-seat school is the former University of the Fraser Valley North campus which the school district purchased and began updating. The facility had a commercial kitchen and a large theatre, and by adding a gym and a dance studio, the school district plans to offer full culinary, theatre, and dance programs and is set to welcome students in September 2021.

“Because of its location, it is a school of choice for students living in our district to attend,” says Van Tassel. “So we took this risk, and there are nearly 300 students already registered for the first year. It’s a very cool concept and it’s generating lots of excitement in the community.”

Van Tassel says his construction background has helped to make this process a gratifying one. “It is very enjoyable work, and with our team of operation managers, we’ve been able to work with the principals and staff and ensure everyone is involved. That’s something I’ve really enjoyed.”

During his free time, Van Tassel and his family take advantage of the outdoors at their doorstep and in their backyard, “Chilliwack is a beautiful area for hiking, kayaking, and fishing,” he says “Ten minutes in any direction, and you’re either at a

lake or a mountain.” With his oldest son studying engineering in university and his youngest son in grade 11, that makes for a busy home schedule.

In terms of future projects, Van Tassel says that the district is hoping that the Ministry of Education will make an announcement approving plans for of another new elementary school and an addition to one of the high schools in the district.

“This has been a big approach for the district to create new spaces, new school traditions, and reduce the amount of portables,” says Van Tassel. “We have received very good support from the Ministry of Education, and our team is a very engaged group of people who are dedicated to creating exceptional learning environments for students and staff.

It’s really what’s made these projects successful.” n

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Classroom communication Valuable in ordinary times, invaluable in extraordinary times

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While the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for some students and educators to attend their brick-andmortar buildings, it has opened new avenues for communication and learning.

Educators have been forced to embrace technologies that have previously been adopted by only the most ambitious among them. Whether operating completely remotely, completely in person, or a combination of the two, we have seen a widescale adoption of new communication technologies that ensure all students have an equal access to education.

While this technology has largely been adopted out of necessity there are certainly implications for the future of the classroom. Our educators are now equipped with the ability to educate re-

mote students whether that be due to illness, weather emergencies, or anything else that could keep them away from the classroom. School districts can more easily offer a wider range of courses as students at different schools could combine to create a full class. Even with all the students in the school building, educators are more prepared than ever to create engaging content for their learning management systems.

Are your classrooms equipped to support your educators for any style of learning they may need to support? Do they have wireless microphones that will allow them to move freely through the classroom and be heard intelligibly by students in class AND online? Do your classrooms have video capability to provide a clear and engaging signal to students learning from home?

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Finding future leaders

By Justin Taylor, Manager of Building Maintenance, Greater Victoria School District No.61

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e all know leading in a unionized environment presents unique challenges. We’ve had to develop new and modify existing strategies to fit into this world. Another challenge that is not talked about enough is how to develop and encourage strong leadership with our people in the workforce itself. These are our team leaders, our fore people, charge hands, etc. Those that we lean on to guide the workforce in the direction we need to move.

This can be especially difficult for those individuals as they have to move from a position of equality to authority. I myself moved up through the ranks and have first

hand experience of this. There were certainly people that needed to adjust, myself more than any, to the new relationship I now had with my co-workers. Navigating that dynamic can be very stressful and discouraging for those interested in taking on new responsibilities.

So how do we identify and mentor those that we want to encourage to seek out these roles? Some of the markers are people who suggest solutions, rather complain.

People who find new products, methods, and technology to try.

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port those they are working with.

Another effective way to identify those who have an interest and potential to become your future leaders is offering leadership training.

There are many valuable courses and seminars that help diversify the knowledge of these individuals and prepare them to step into these roles when the opportunity arrives.

It also increases the team work and effectiveness of the workforce having those equipped with these skills working alongside them.

Our electrical foreman, Tony Philip, is a prime example of all of these qualities. Tony became foreman five years ago. He was always someone that people looked forward to working with. Whenever he spoke of challenges that needed to be addressed to accomplish a task, he always had a strategy to complete them and get the work done.

As foreman, he is extremely knowledgeable in his field and continues to self educate on new technology when required. He shows his team respect and keeps communication open and collaborative. I can assign him any task with the confidence that it be completed efficiently and professionally every time.

Investment in leadership is one of the most effective methods for raising your organization as a whole, especially in the work environment that we all operate in. By elevating and supporting those in your workforce that show these qualities, you illustrate to everyone that may feel the pressure to maintain the work place standard that there is opportunity for advancement and improvement in all roles. n

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erations, paint, metal, robotics, and

we discuss on a regular ongoing

general art supplies.

basis. The BC Fire Code requires

The concerns noted when pro-

that all owners of buildings shall

be responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Fire Code regardless of local fire commissioner, fire inspector, or other authority having jurisdiction inspections. WorkSafeBC and other organizations have provided documented exposure limits for many types of biological and chemical substances including vapors, plastics, and fumes.

NOTE: a change of occupancy occurs when a space or classroom within the school is being operated as something other than what it was originally designed for. An example is when a classroom space is used as a maker lab.

Inspection Requirements – Code Based and Recommended Practices 1. Has a full risk analysis review been provided?

2. Are electrical tools being used?

3. Has standard isolation been provided?

4.

Has standard ventilation been provided?

5. Has standard containment been provided?

6. Has safety training been provided?

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7. Is PPE available?

8. Is supervision provided?

Alan Kavanaugh is the director of loss control at Noratek Solutions

BC Fire Code, Div B, 5.3 & WorkSafeBC Recommended Inspections

municipalities, industry, and government operations for over 33 years. He

A regular (monthly) inspection program — preferably digital — should be developed and put into place which covers the following areas as a minimum: • Housekeeping review.

• Electrical equipment & connection review.

• Ventilation equipment review.

• Isolation review.

• Equipment meets requirements, CSA, ULC, etc.

• Hazardous processes and operations specific to maker-labs, 3D printers, heat and dust producing devices, etc.

Inc. He has provided loss control services to school districts/divisions, has developed a set of training programs (workshops) and audits (safety related) to help all organizations accumulate and prioritize information and develop short- and long-term compliance plans. Kavanaugh is based out of Prince George, B.C. and provides services throughout Western Canada and the Territories. He can be reached by email at akavanaugh@noratek.com or by phone at (250) 564-2236, or cell (250) 961-8186. n

Summary 1. Conduct a risk analysis or needs assessment. This is the who, what, where, why, and when section.

2. Accumulate information on your maker labs / spaces (safety surveys). The more information you have, the better informed your final decisions will be.

3.

Identify all risks/hazards. This provides a starting point from which to develop plans for mitigating potential losses from occurring. Be specific.

4.

Monitor progress, and make changes if needed.

Stay informed. Many changes take place on a regular basis in regards to safety equipment, facility safety, dust mitigation, and health issues, as well as the need for continued maintenance and repair procedures for existing facilities.

Talk to risk management professionals - people in your industry such as teachers, staff, and various other organizations. Someone may have already tried an idea that you are thinking about using.

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Vipco visual boards Providing schools with ‘remarkable products’

By Lorne W. Nelson

O

ne of the simplest forms

withstand the test of time. That is

back are standard. Utilizing 50

of

one’s

why we only use ceramic coated

years of lamination experience, we

conveying

thoughts, ideas, and vi-

whiteboard steel that is guaran-

produce a balanced, straight board

sions can be through a visual ref-

teed not to stain, ghost, or fade.

that prevents bowing - thereby al-

erence. Chalkboards, whiteboards,

Ceramic steel is low maintenance,

lowing the whiteboard to double as

and bulletin boards have always

bacterial resistant, easy to clean,

a projectable surface. All trims that

added value in an educational set-

and provides a writing surface that

are shipped attached, are either

ting to support this learning meth-

is guaranteed for the life of the

screwed or riveted to the backside

od. The medium used by teachers

building in which it is installed.

of the board.

and students alike should be reli-

Our creativity is what makes us

We also know there is nothing

able, durable to ensure longevity,

unique. Our manufacturing facility

more frustrating than retrieving a

and provide a safe learning envi-

has the flexibility to provide cus-

visual board from “the bottom of

ronment for everyone.

tom products without the custom

the pile”. That is why Vipco has de-

Vipco Visual Boards - a recent

price. “Built better to last a life-

veloped a robust stand-up crating

addition to the Vipco Group, un-

time” is what we strive for in ev-

system for shipping when appro-

derstands this need for high qual-

ery product. Built and assembled

priate, which also doubles as stor-

ity, safe, dependable products in

in Western Canada, we laminate a

age protection. It greatly increas-

the

understand

full sandwich construction. Ceram-

es the ease of getting the board

how important it is for boards to

ic steel front and galvanized steel

you need with while reducing the

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chance of damages when unstacking and restacking product.

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Gone are the exposed rounded ends that the market has typically experienced. We now supply 3D printed end caps to protect people from that sharp edge. Not only are they safe and reliable, but they also look attractive and are available in

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Educational flooring solution

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oth students and staff deserve environments that are conducive to learning and growth. Therefore, it’s important to find the right, long-term flooring solution for your facility to keep your school safe and sanitary.

Too often, flooring projects are budgeted as inexpensively as possible in the short-term which results in higher lifetime facility costs. Choose a flooring partner that shares your vision and takes a collaborative approach to solving problems within your facility. High-performance, seamless epoxy floors provide exceptional value and low life-cycle costs - all in a variety of colours, styles, and textures to meet your needs. Aesthetics and performance are both important in factoring your decision for a flooring provider. Seamless epoxy floors are available in a number of standard and custom

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colours, tweed blends, and patterns. Floors can also be created with logos and inlays.

Pure and simple – seamless means cleaner. With a seamless floor, there are no joints or cracks to trap dirt and bacteria. They are durable, easy to clean, and stand up to demanding high-traffic environments. Seamless floors require no waxing, buffing, or stripping and are resistant to salt damage and stains which saves precious maintenance time.

Whether intended for a hightraffic corridor, cafeteria, classroom, kitchen, washroom, or laboratory, epoxy flooring systems are specifically designed for performance. They are uniquely designed to outperform traditional surfaces such as carpet, vinyl, tile, or sheet goods providing exceptional value and low life-cycle cost. In the long term, epoxy does not need to be

replaced. It can be sanded and topcoated for minimal costs, whereas resilient and vinyl flooring often require complete removal and installation of new material costing more than the initial installation.

In an educational setting, safety is extremely important. When it comes to flooring, slips and falls shouldn’t be a concern. Epoxy floor systems are available in a number of textured surfaces to help keep students, faculty, and visitors safe even when it’s wet or muddy.

Seamless wear-resistant floors are specially formulated to stand up to heavy traffic and offer more flexibility under foot by providing far more comfort than many other hard surfaces. Most flooring products will amplify even small sounds creating distraction and an unappealing acoustical environment.

Seamless, resinous floors can posi-

tively influence acoustics without sacrificing durability, function, or design.

Unlike many other products, seamless floors are part of the building’s structure and are ecofriendly. Look for water-based urethanes or 100 per cent solid epoxybased chemistry. These products not only provide safer floor and coating products for all markets, they also reduce hazardous waste.

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Propane school buses will reduce GHGs by 624 metric tonnes in the Halifax area

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tudents in the Halifax area are now enjoying the environmental benefits of low-

emission propane school buses.

Southland Transportation, a leader in sustainable transportation solutions, began transporting Halifax students to school aboard 144 propane buses in September. This is the largest propane fleet in Atlantic Canada. Putting these propane buses into service means a total reduction of 624.22 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent combined

per year compared to diesel-fuelled buses.

The healthier and affordable option of low-emission propane school buses compared to carbon intense fuels such as diesel is starting to catch on.

“We are seeing an upward trend in schools and government switching to propane buses across the country, the latest in the Halifax Regional Municipality,” says Nathalie St-Pierre, president and CEO of the Canadian Propane Association.

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“The reason for this growth is clear: propane buses are significantly healthier for our young people and the environment. They are cleaner, quieter, and the economic advantages such as fuel savings and lower maintenance costs, low-emission propane checks all the boxes.”

School buses equipped with auto propane fuel systems reduce tailpipe emissions not only in comparison to the older diesel buses they are replacing but against the latest and most stringent standards. In real-world testing conducted by West Virginia University in 2018, auto propane produced 96 per cent fewer NOx emissions compared with clean diesel buses. Using propane buses also reduced particulate matter, which can irritate asthma and other breathing-related issues.

By fuelling with auto propane, operators avoid the spills that result from diesel fuelling as well as the resulting diesel odour on their clothes and hands. Unlike gasoline or diesel, auto propane is part of a closed-loop system, meaning the fuel is never exposed to air and will not spill. Plus, fuelling is quick and safe, taking a similar amount of time as fuelling with gasoline or diesel.

Southland Transportation has

been utilizing propane as an alternative fuel to diesel since the 1980s and currently own and operate the largest propane-fuelled fleet of school buses in Canada, with over 850 buses currently in operation.

In 2019 alone, Southland reduced emissions by 3,229 metric tonnes of CO2E, the equivalent of 686 passenger vehicles being driven in a year.

“What better motivator to engage clean and sustainable transportation practices than the very children who will inherit the future? Each day, our fleet of school buses safely transports close to 100,000 students, which provides us with a constant reminder of what truly matters and what to keep at the forefront of our day-to-day operations,” says Murray Glass, vice president of student transportation at Pacific Western Transportation. “The nature of bus transportation in itself reduces emissions compared to individual vehicles and utilizing propane as an alternative fuel type further reduces our environmental footprint.”

Superior Propane was awarded the contract to supply the propane for the buses. “Superior Propane makes the transition to propanefuelled school buses simple and efficient,” says Rick Carron, SVP sales and operations, Superior Propane.

“We provide a state-of-the-art refuelling infrastructure that is convenient for bus operators, scalable for future growth, and equipped with wireless sensors that trigger automatic deliveries while giving school bus fleet managers online access to view tank levels and bus fuel consumption.”

Today, more than 1.3 million children in North America ride to and from school in buses fuelled by auto propane. In Canada, dozens of school districts and school bus contractors are adopting low-emission propane buses for proven safety, reduced emissions, and better savings. n

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THOUGHTS ON

How are you feeling?

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emember those days when you were tasked with everything under the sun and you managed to get it all completed in a reasonable time frame? You had time to go for a good long walk after work or, if up early enough, first thing in the morning! Your workmates were mostly jovial and enjoyed a little banter from time to time. Remember those times?

“What happened to my resolve?” a leader was heard remarking in the middle of a session. The session was about how he and his team were navigating the second wave of the pandemic. The ‘steady hand’ approach and rapid action mindset that had characterized his leadership during the first wave were becoming fuzzy, less ingenious, and much more volatile. – author unknown It may be difficult to pull yourself up, but we need to attempt it and be successful doing so. It will

demand a steady hand and much resolve. Keep looking at the positive side of things and be the leader you usually are. Your staff takes the lead from you, and in doing so, you need to recognize when they are having difficulty as well.

Regardless of how you chop it up, the feeling likely resonates for many at this point. Months of isolation, fears, and lifestyle changes have taken its toll. In turn, following COVID-19 safety guidelines feels like more and more of a challenge.

Some feel restless, irritable, lack motivation, or have difficulty concentrating on tasks. Some people may find themselves withdrawing from socializing, while others might feel physical symptoms like changes in eating and sleep habits.

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Things will look so much better allowing us to focus on our jobs and each other.

We all need a little help once in a while. Reach out to any one of your peers - just to chat. Call any of us.

Often, just chatting with someone will place you in a better frame of mind, and you may discover that during the time spent on the phone you shuffled that brain fog right out of the office.

The symptoms are real. They are a natural reaction to the events we all are immersed in. We are all here as members of EFMABC to help each other, so let’s make sure that happens. No one has to suffer in silence. n

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workshop that saw benefits for directors, managers,

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conducted via Zoom video webinar. The dates are

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