ACCT Newsletter 2024-09-19

September 19, 2024

2024/09/19

Remembering Bobby Tod

We would like to take a moment to recognize the passing of a core member of the original force behind the ACCT standards efforts. Bobby P. Tod has “jumped off the pamper pole permanently”, according to Cindi Walker while also recognizing he had the purest heart, amazing sense of humor, and brought an engineering perspective to the challenge course industry to help others think critically about established practices.

Bobby is the founder of Rope Works Inc., an original voting member of the ACCT. Bobby was part of the first work group for the development of installation standards. At that time it was called Construction Guidelines. He was known for presenting at conferences on Ropes Course Force Analysis, he created a longstanding conference workshop titled “Builder’s Toolbox” that became an ACCT newsletter contribution for the Parallel Lines. Bobby served on the ACCT Board of Directors and contributed countless years to the development of the now called Design, Performance, and Inspection Standards for the ACCT.

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Nominations Now Open for Our 2024 ACCT Awards

We are honored to announce that nominations for the 2024 ACCT Awards are officially open!

This is your opportunity to recognize the exceptional individuals, groups, and organizations within ACCT and our industry at large who have gone above and beyond.

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Standards Development at ACCT Marks a Major Milestone

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Board of Directors is happy to report that ANSI (the American National Standards Institute) has notified us of the re-accreditation of ACCT under its recently revised Accredited Procedures for the development of ANSI standards.

Conference Scholarship Opportunity!!!

If you or your staff need some funding support to be able to attend the 2025 ACCT Conference and Expo, then take a look at the ACCT Conference Scholarship.
The deadline to apply is October 4th.

ACCT will award a minimum of 4 scholarships. The scholarship will provide financial support to assist with general conference registration fees only. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the 2024-2025 Conference Work Group.

“In 2019, I was excited to attend the ACCT conference in Colorado, but I realized that the only way I could make it happen was by volunteering as a Yellow Hat. In 2020, I received a scholarship to attend the virtual conference. Without these opportunities, I wouldn't have been able to attend. My passion for team building, leadership development, and emotional intelligence has grown through my time at camps, outdoor education centers, and conference centers. These passions align with the work of ACCT and the conference work group. Being part of a committee that puts together a conference continuing the work I love is very special to me."— Lara Kreuter, ACCT Workshop Coordinator

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Career Postings from ACCTinfo.org

Operations Manager of Programming

Navitat Canopy Adventures is looking to hire an enthusiastic, experienced, and ambitious professional to our leadership team. The Operations Manager of Programming will be responsible for providing an exceptional experience to the guide staff, and shaping an entertaining guest experience on course

Full Time Challenge Course Assistant Installer

Join our growing building team and assist in the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of both large and small challenge course projects in the Northeast. We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated person who is a team player.

Full Time Challenge Course Lead Installer

Join a growing team with an awesome work environment. High 5 is seeking a Challenge Course Lead Installer to facilitate the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of both large and small challenge course projects throughout the Northeast.

Operations Manager Terrapin Adventures

Terrapin Adventures is one of the largest Teambuilding, Adventure Park, and Out Trip operators on the East Coast. We are looking for a dedicated salaried employee to spearhead our operations.

Designer - Challenge Works

This opening seeks an experienced candidate to fill the position of Adventure Course Designer. This position utilizes previous years of experience and skill to design aerial adventure courses

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