Editorís Message ~ by Paddy OíToole

by Paddy O’Toole

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WWelcome to the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbiaís pre-conference issue of Ops Talk. The 41st Annual Facilities Conference and Trade Show, which takes place June 6th - 10th at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, will be a ìmust attendî event, with over 115 exhibitor displays, numerous sessions on subjects ranging from Harassmentówhat you need to know, to Sports Field

Renovation, Making Sense of HVAC Control Systems, and Power Outage

Restoration, just to name a few. Besides the many informational presentations, there will also be breakfasts, dinners, a golf tournament, and of course the requisite ìHospitality Suiteî- a good place to end a hard dayís work and relax. Please take a look at the schedule and registration information. The Conference theme is ìCharting Our Courseî, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Also contained in this issue are a number of excellent informational pieces, including vandalism prevention, classroom equipment grants, succession planning strategies, new developments in playground design and equipment, computer and server upgrades for schools, and research initiatives in roofing design and maintenance. Thanks to all for their contributions.

Special mention goes out to President Ernie Lambert, for his help in co-ordinating this project, as well as to Lisa Johnston for her assistance in gathering material and keeping us on schedule, Brian Hoffer for his substantial contributions, and especially John Bonnet, who produced an incredible article on

Custodial Injuries and their prevention on a short deadline, and despite a very busy schedule. Thanks, John!

It has been my pleasure to assist in the completion of this magazine. I hope you all find it entertaining and informative, and we look forward to seeing all of you in Penticton June 6th - 10th!

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