Congratulations to Another Supervisor’s Toolkit Class!
Hosted by: CAPPA, TAPPA, & Texas State University
Congratulations to Our “New” Emeritus CAPPA Members!
“Emeritus membership in APPA is a high honor that is only granted to retirees who have made a significant contribution to the International APPA association, its regions, and/or the facilities management profession… and has been designed to recognize and express appreciation to distinguished retired members for their contribution and commitment to the association.”
From the Business Partners
Hello BPs!
Now is the time to renew your annual membership. Please login to MyAPPA to see your invoice or reach out to your Business Partner Liaisons for assistance. Becoming an official CAPPA Business Partner gets you a discounted price at the annual conference, additional networking opportunities throughout the year, recognition on the new Business Partner dashboard, and access to the APPA webpage to stay involved and connect with higher education members. Make sure to pay your invoice before April 1, 2023.
MY CAPPA Story—Ian Hadden Executive Director, Engineering & Operations; PE, MBA, CEFP, LEED AP BD-C, CEM—University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
I was introduced to CAPPA by my first boss in higher education, Past President David Millay. I’d been active in other industry groups such as ASHRAE, USGBC and AL4E and I knew the value the relationships you build are and was excited to learn more and get involved.
From The President
Hello CAPPA members and all,
Things are starting to turn green here, and I’d bet many of you are as excited about the end of winter as I am.
The CAPPA board met recently in Allen, Texas for the spring board meeting. This meeting was held at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center where we will be holding the fall CAPPA Conference. I’m excited about returning to Allen. The venue and surrounding area are very nice. Details for the conference are in their final planning stages!
CAPPA Tech Tips – Steam Traps
If you have a steam system – you have them. Understood by few, they are required for safe & efficient production and distribution of steam. Small or large they can make or break your system and are frequently taken for granted (or completely forgotten). Steam traps are installed in lines to drain condensate from a system without allowing the escape of steam (MM3 & 2 124). There are several types of traps, and the application (not the pipe size) should determine the type of trap installed.
Historically Speaking #2
This article discusses CAPPA’s publishing of a newsletter through the years, and the volunteer editors.
CAPPA is managed by a Board of Directors. President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer are roles familiar to most. However, Newsletter Editor as used by CAPPA is a role that may not be as familiar.
The CAPPA newsletter was effectively the social media hub, with stories and dates captured on paper and delivered by horseback (more or less). When telephone access was expensive and limited, the newsletter provided new, tested ideas and solutions. In the first model, each state had a newsletter “bureau chief” who encouraged and received stories. These were passed along to an editor who assembled, printed, and mailed the document. Most schools received one copy that was shared within the department.
UNL Team Honors Joel Webb at CAPPA Conference
The 2022 CAPPA Conference provided the setting for some University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) staff members to gather and honor one of their own. Joel Webb, Associate Director of Environment Health and Safety (EHS), was diagnosed with cancer in July 2020. In 2022, the cancer returned and did not respond to treatment. Joel and his family made the difficult decision not to continue treatment.
Leadership Academy – Academy on Campus
APPA’s Leadership Academy is a unique experience that will expand your ability to be an effective leader. Our programming promotes the concepts and skills needed to be a life-long learner—not just in leadership but in your personal life, making this program a real “game-changer.”
The Leadership Academy is designed as an interactive learning experience. This means that there are many activities you will be asked to participate in, such as: organizing a cohort group, presenting group thoughts and ideas, leading a discussion on a given topic, listening to content delivery, and expressing new solutions to old problems, etc. This style requires that you participate but, more importantly, that you grow as a leader.
Supervisor’s Toolkit
Supervisor’s Toolkit has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the facilities management professional. It is a structured, open-ended, and pragmatic approach to developing supervisors. It is not so much a teaching program as a development process, designed to help supervisors realize both personal and professional growth.