Ever-News April

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EVERNEWS

OLUME 7, ISSUE 4


EVERNEWS

April 1st, 2017 marks one year that Real Property Management Advantage has been in operation. Many changes have come to our company, and we would like to thank all of you for your support over the past year! It is said that change is never easy, but when you apply and dedicate yourself to something you can lead yourself to a new beginning. We began implementing several company wide changes one year ago, after a lengthy development period. While the process may not have been a simple & smooth transition, we have experienced a lot of growth internally. It does not go without saying however, that change can be a difficult process. In the end, we have established consistency as a company, we have re­aligned our processes, adopted an amazing PM software system and we can better serve you! Thank you, from all of us here at Real Property Management Advantage!


leadership role a success. As team leader, you often get to assign tasks or even set the schedule. You may like some of your team

Congratulations on your leadership role. But, what exactly does a team leader do? It's not quite a manager role ­ most team members more than others, but that leaders don't have hire/fire power over doesn't mean you should show their team members ­ but it's not the preferences. same as being a regular individual contributor. While every company and If you're having trouble with fairness – and team member complaints are one every department will vary, here are way to gauge your efforts ­ ask your some of the things that all team leaders manager to look over the task can do to make their teams and their

assignments or assign jobs without names or let a different person pick first each week. Team leaders generally do the work alongside of their team members. If you're gossiping or slacking off, your team will lose all respect for you. Instead, work hard. Set the example for what you expect from your teammates. Don't talk about team ...Continued on Page 6

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Create this Countdown to Easter! Put a piece of paper in each egg with something to pray for and tie the eggs onto wire so they can hang. You can just hang a wire on the wall between two nails (leave the tension loose so it will hang properly). Open one every day!

1. There are usually 2 holes in the bottom of your plastic egg. Thread your pipe cleaner up through one hole and back down the second hole. 2. Pull the pipe cleaner up and around to make sure they are even on both ends. Close the plastic egg. 3. Twist the two ends together to make a firm and strong pipe cleaner flower stem. If you can find metallic plastic eggs, try putting together a bouquet like the one in the picture to the right. If you cannot find the right colour, you can spray paint the eggs in colours that match your decor.

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April is Daffodil Month at the Canadian Cancer Society! By volunteering just a few hours of your time selling daffodil pins or canvassing your neighbourhood, YOU can help save lives and support people who are living with cancer. Volunteers are essential to the success of the Daffodil Month campaign. We need you! If you can spare a few hours during this critical fundraising time, please register today at myccsschedule.ca or call our office at 519­254­5116.

members (or others) behind their backs. When a team member comes to you with a complaint about a coworker, figure out if this is a problem or just whining. If it's just whining, shut it down. If it's a true problem, solve it. But, don't gossip about it. Either fix it or don't talk about it. You may think that now that you're the lead, you're finally exempt from doing the tasks that you always hated. For instance, if you're the team lead in a store, your team might be responsible for cleaning the customer restrooms. Make sure you're on the schedule for that. While it's an unpleasant task, your team members will respect you if they see you taking your turn. If one of your team members has a baby and takes 12 weeks of FMLA approved leave, when she returns, you may be tempted to give her the unpleasant tasks ­ after all, she's been gone for three months. This is,

however, against the law. you and the company from accusations You can't punish someone for taking of illegal discrimination. legally approved leave – it’s called For instance, you may not think it's a big retaliation if you do and it’s growing as deal to grant an exception to Jane, but a reason for why employees sue not John, but if it's not done for the employers – so it’s common. Treat her proper reasons, John could claim like she's been there all along. discrimination. Likewise, if you have an employee with This might seem silly and a disability, work with your manager unnecessary, but your attitude sets the and the Human Resources department example for the entire group. If you're and the employee to develop reasonable positive and pleasant, it can make your accommodations required by law. whole team work harder – and better Don't allow together. employees to work off the clock ­ never, ever ask a coworker to do it. Make sure Never, ever, ever throw a team member that you follow all of the laws and ask under the bus. If you want to celebrate your manager or HR if you have their successes, support them in their questions. failures. Remember that mistakes Follow company policy. Sometimes you happen and you should work to fix may want to grant an exception to a them, not simply blame people for them. company policy, but don't do so without approval from your boss. The reason for Leading a team marks a great step company policies may not be forward in your career. Make sure you immediately clear to you, but it's critical approach leading the team the right way that you follow them in order to protect and you'll find success.

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Bluish­Gray Mix 1 cup frozen blueberries with 1 cup water, bring to room temperature, and remove blueberries. Blue ­ Cut 1/4 head of red cabbage into chunks and add to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 Tbsp. vinegar. Let cool to room temperature and remove cabbage with a slotted spoon. Jade Green ­ Peel the skin from 6 red onions and simmer in 2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain. Add 3 tsp. white vinegar. Faint Green­Yellow ­ Peel the skin from 6 yellow apples. Simmer in 1­1/2 cups water for 20 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Simmer 4 oz. chopped fennel tops in 1­1/2 cups of water for 20 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Orange ­ Take the skin of 6 yellow onions and simmer in 2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain. Add 3 tsp. white vinegar. Faint Red­Orange ­ Stir 2 Tbsp. paprika into 1 cup boiling water; add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Yellow ­ Rich yellow: Simmer 4 oz. chopped carrot tops in 1­1/2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Mustard­yellow: Stir 2 Tbsp. turmeric into 1 cup boiling water; add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Pale yellow: Chop 4 oz. goldenrod and simmer in 2 cups water for 20 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Faint yellow: Simmer the peels of 6 oranges in 1­1/2 cups water for 20 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. vinegar. Brown­Gold ­ Simmer 2 Tbsp. dill seed in 1 cup water for 15 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Brown ­ Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup strong coffee. Pink ­ Faint pink: Chop 4 oz. amaranth flowers and simmer in 2 cups water; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Simmer the skins from 6 avocados in 1­1/2 cup water for 20 minutes; strain. Add 2 tsp. white vinegar. Mix 1 cup pickled beet juice and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Dark pink: Cut 1 medium beet into chunks and add to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 Tbsp. vinegar and let cool to room temperature; remove beets. Lavender ­ Mix 1 cup grape juice and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

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Is your rental property taking too much Real Property Management has years of of your time? Are you tired of chasing experience, and can manage all of your your tenants for rent every month? property needs!

Give us a call, we would be more than happy to help you turn things around. 519­728­0047

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I grew up in Oklahoma where severe weather is common from early spring through the end of summer. I recall one evening when the sky boiled with dark clouds, the TV weather forecaster warned of an approaching tornado, and the electricity went out. Very quickly, my parents, my sister, and I climbed down the wooden ladder into the storm cellar behind our house where we stayed until the storm passed by. Today “storm chasing” has become a hobby for many people and a profitable business for others. The goal is to get as close as possible to a tornado without being harmed. Many storm chasers are skilled forecasters with accurate information, but I won’t sign up for a tornado tour anytime soon. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5) In moral and spiritual areas of my life, however, I can foolishly pursue dangerous things God tells me to avoid because of His love for me, all the time believing I won’t be harmed. A wiser approach is to read the book of Proverbs, which contains many positive ways to elude these snares of life. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,” Solomon wrote. “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5­6).

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Our Lord is the master of the adventure of living, and following His wisdom leads us to fullness of life. Father, Your wisdom leads us along the path of life. Help us to follow Your guidance today.

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