The Big Push is Here

At the first whiff of Pink Jasmine, you know that spring is here. I always look forward to that smell. It reminds me that it’s time to get the boat ready and my company prepped for the big push.

I consider the big push to be the onslaught of snails, insects, plant growth, and crazy customers. This is what I warn my maintenance crews about. Even after telling them that we need to get our properties under control in the winter – while we have little growth and few insects – the crews are still always surprised and instantly overwhelmed when the big push hits. So, off to the races we go.

Our preparations for the big push include many of the tasks we do at the beginning of the year. We go through our inventory, check our tools, and make route adjustments. In spring, however, we plan and organize our extras crew too and get them up to speed. We also try to get our customers thinking about what they want done before the onslaught hits. You know how customers are… when they finally decide they want something done, they want it tomorrow. We try to get ahead of it.

The big push is inevitable. I do my best to prepare for it and hopefully you do too. Preparation helps you to enjoy the spring so much more.

We have some great events coming up. Our next one is the annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 18. This event offers you a great opportunity to take a break from your daily grind and enjoy some fun on the greens with your CLCA friends. It’s always a great time. Register at our chapter website (www.clca-orangecounty.org). While there, be sure to check out our calendar and plan to attend other events we have coming up.

~Sincerely, Dave, 2024 CLCA OC Chapter President