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| First PPSO students earn certification at Southwest Pool & Spa Show
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Congratulations to our first 13 students from Boerne Pool Supplies, Cody Pools Inc., Platinum Pools, Splash LLC, Sun Pools and Tranquilwaters Inc. who earned their PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator certification at the 2018 Southwest Pool & Spa Show!
The 2018 Southwest Pool & Spa Show was the first regional show to offer APSP's PPSO course. The PPSO program is approved by the Department of Environmental Health in Texas and in 22 other states requiring certification. The next PPSO regional course will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Feb. 6-9 at the 2018 Southeast Pool & Spa Show. APSP's two-day PPSO course zeroes in on the core skills needed for safe and efficient commercial pool and spa operation and helps you build a solid foundation for your aquatics career. Unlike traditional courses, the PPSO course provides everything commercial operators need and nothing they don't. If you can't make it to a regional event, check out upcoming instructor courses happening around the country and at local APSP chapter courses. For more information about PPSO, visit APSP.org/PPSO or email Silvia Uribe.
| Great things to do today at The Pool & Spa Show
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APSP is exhibiting this week at the 2018 The Pool & Spa Show. If you are attending, stop by our booth at The WALL and say hi. We'll have our APSP staff there to answer all of your education, technical and membership questions.
Check out two of our upcoming free sessions happening today at the Atlantic City Convention Center:
1. Manufacturers' Agents Seminar | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Room 407
Join APSP's Manufacturers' Agents for an hour that will change how you do business! Designed for companies who use manufacturers' reps or are interested in using manufacturers' reps this one hour seminar will help you learn the many benefits of using them. If you can't make the session but want more information, email the Chairman of the APSP Manufacturers' Agents Council Darrell Plemons.
2. WAVE Network Session | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Room 309
Happening today from 3:30-5:00 p.m., it's the place where all young industry pool and hot tub industry professionals will be. Facilitated by Jay Forte, this session will teach you how to Stop Managing, Start Coaching Your Employees to Greater Performance.Special thanks to the WAVE Session Sponsor, NESPA and our APSP WAVE Sponsors Zodiac and Lonza for making this happen. For more information about APSP's WAVE Network, email wave@apsp.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!
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To help you better understand what proposed legislation and regulations mean for you and your business. APSP reports on bills that affect the pool, spa and hot tub industry as they are filed. Members also receive email alerts on any proposed rules affecting the pool, spa or hot tub industry in their area. These six states need your immediate attention.
Georgia:
Dawsonville City Council held session to adopt public health rules for pools and spas
Illinois:
Vernon Hills Village committee to review building codes to consider updating them to the 2018 I-codes
Louisiana:
Adoption of the 2015 I-codes and the 2014 NEC
Utah:
Adoptions to pool code ordinance impacting Farr West, Utah
Vermont:
Bill proposed to amend energy efficiency standards for portable electric spas
Washington:
Changes to building codes to adopt a review process, create an approval procedure and have a task force review and provide recommendations on select issues
APSP
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals is proud to announce that Zodiac Pool Systems Inc. has renewed its WAVE Network sponsorship through 2018.
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Control up to four pieces of pool equipment with Hayward’s new VS Omni™ variable-speed pumps. This smart pool & spa solution controls the pump, heater and pool light, plus a fourth product when you add a second optional Smart Relay. A simple five-step installation takes less than 2 hours, making VS Omni a breakthrough in pool control technology. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Nest and other smart home systems.
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| Upcoming East Coast locations hosting PPSO courses
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APSP
APSP's newest certification PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course will be offered at three east coast locations this winter. Don't miss out on taking the PPSO course at the following locations:
- 2018 Southeast Pool & Spa Show | Feb. 6-9 | Music City Center, Nashville, TN
- APSP Georgia Chapter | Feb. 12-13 | Roswell, GA
- Northeast Spa & Pool Association | March 22-23 | Hamilton Township, NJ
If you can't make it to these locations, check out our PPSO instructor classes being held throughout the United States all year. For more information about PPSO, visit APSP.org/PPSO or email Silvia Uribe.
| APSP Chapter Spotlight — Georgia Chapter
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The year just started and the APSP Georgia Chapter is looking ahead to another successful year. Highlights from 2017 include:
Southeast Design Awards Program:
With over 70 entries, the Georgia Chapter had a successful 2017 program. Thrasher Pools took home the Best in Show award.
WAVE Network Formation:
Started in the fall and had their first event in November, this group had over 50 attendees in their first meeting. They plan to have at three events this year to include seminar and networking activities. The next event is Feb. 16.
Silent Auction and Casino Night:
Last fall, they raised over $31,000 to support Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground. The money raised will go towards building a 48,000 sq. ft. aquatic center.
New for 2018! PPSO Coming to Georgia Feb. 12 and 13
The Georgia Chapter will be among the first in the nation to offer APSP's PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course this winter. Make plans now to attend their PPSO course, taught by Rebecca Smith and Craig Sears, on Feb. 12 and 13 in Roswell, Georgia. For more information email Rebecca Smith.
For more information about these or other great events happening with the Georgia Chapter, email Tracie Maxhimer.
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| The power of connection matters
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APSP's member network is a great way for you to connect and collaborate with other industry professionals. Listen to what Curt Prystupa from Sun Fiberglass Pools has to say about how APSP has helped build his business and how collaboration with his peers has made the difference. Learn more about all of your APSP Benefits here. For more information on how to maximize your business success using APSP, email Seth Ewing or call him at 703.838.0083 ext. 159.
| APSP Council Spotlight — Rick Woemmel, CBP, CSP (APSP Builders Council)
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Rick Woemmel, CBP, CSP, is the current vice-chairman of the APSP Builders Council. Since 2016, he has been active on APSP's Builders Council. As a longtime advocate and volunteer with APSP, he has also served as a past-president and is a current active member of the St. Louis Chapter.
Rick is very passionate about the industry and looks for ways to inspire others. In high school, he got his start in the industry through being a lifeguard. After graduation, Rick started up Bi-State Pool & Spa out of his house in 1994. Since that time, he has relocated several times to support the needs of his growing business. Woemmel is committed to advancing industry education and has been a strong advocate and teacher for several APSP programs. In addition to his teaching, he gives back to the industry by being a speaker at regional and national shows.
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If you build pools with water features and scuppers, do not miss our new vendor Majestic Water Spouts. They offer high quality water scuppers at affordable prices with a contractor discount program! View Water Scuppers
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| APSP Builder's Council Corner:
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Information You Need to Know on the National Electrical Code 2017 changes that affect Article 680 for Swimming pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Fountains.
Every three years the National Electrical code (NEC®) is modified and expanded with input from the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. More than 4,000 public inputs and 1,500 comments went into the 2017 edition of the Code. Hundreds of updates and five all-new articles set the foundation for electrical safety not just in the United States but around the world. Download the full NEC 2017 Code book or Download the NEC 680 Change Summary. For more information, email the APSP Builders Council.
| Member Perk$ — Home Advisor
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Ready to work smarter? Learn why HomeAdvisor is the No. 1 marketplace for project ready homeowners to connect with pre-screened pros, and enter for a chance to win some great prizes! With over 1 million real-time project requests submitted each month, and the ability for homeowners to book directly on your calendar, HomeAdvisor can help you find more job opportunities closer to home.
When you sign up, you'll also enjoy: Your business listing in the nation’s top directory of home service pros, a custom profile to showcase your work, verified ratings and reviews to build trust, free access to the Pro Mobile App, and more!
Get started by clicking here or call us at 844-303-1453.
| Link your name with safety
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May is National Water Safety Month! The event will be celebrated by our partners the American Red Cross, the National Recreation and Park Association and the World Waterpark Association and thousands of aquatic facilities and professionals through educational programs, public service announcements, governmental proclamations, dealer and aquatics business promotions, the distribution of water-safety-themed materials, aimed primarily at the public and designed to help prevent drowning and water related illness and injuries. Sponsoring National Water Safety Month is a great way to link your name with safety and gain recognition with top industry organizations and professionals. Some of the great opportunities that sponsors receive include: logo recognition on the APSP website and NWSM website, NWSM Facebook mentions, dedicated email blasts and much more. For more information, email Seth Ewing.
| Important upcoming events & education
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Live Virtual Course
Online Self-Paced Education — Available 24/7
Regional Courses
Aqua Magazine
When it comes to sloping, hilly backyards, pool builders are often limited in what they can offer to a homeowner in search of a pool. Consumers with big budgets are able to overcome the slopes in their backyard by building expensive retaining walls and bringing in heavy equipment. But for the mid-range homeowner living on challenging terrain that wants a swimming pool, earth-moving may not be in the budget.
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Pool and Spa News
Hanley Wood, publisher of Pool and Spa News, announced that its data and housing insights division, Metrostudy, rolled out a massive expansion of a program that can help pool builders track the development of housing projects nationwide. Metrostudy Demand Insights datasets include "sales, traffic, and real-time pricing data that sales, marketing, land and C-Suite executives need to optimize their product positioning within their competitive marketplaces," according to a press release.
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RetailDIVE
Despite increasing adoption of mobile devices for in-store employees, retailers still face major challenges blocking them from getting the most out of the technology, including a lack of proper applications and lack of staff to help manage the devices, according to a survey from IHL Group and Stratix, a provider of managed mobile solutions for organizations.
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By Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield
 For many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote that Facebook users would "see less public content like posts from businesses, brands, and media. And the public content you see more will be held to the same standard — it should encourage meaningful interactions between people." For years, brands and publishers have suspected this shift coming. Now, it's time to pivot, learn everything you can about the change and embrace tactics to better your company's performance on Facebook.
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By Matt Kaplan and Anne Cruz
 Because of the pressures on product markets and the increasingly nimble landscape of e-commerce, a manufacturer's partners are vital links in the chain of success. Without establishing in advance a clear understanding of partners' expectations and goals, things may be trickier than they need to be. Setting out these expectations in an effectively tailored agreement is key — whether you are a startup or an established company.
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Manufacturing Business Technology
The Industrial Internet of Things involves a wide range of technology from semiconductors to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Businesses can take advantage of this technology to make their processes more efficient, and they can use the digital technology of the Internet of Things to transform their businesses and industries.
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Manufacturing Business Technology
Manufacturing has undergone dramatic change in the last several decades, and now machines are creating many of the connected, smart products that consumers demand. Automation plays a critical role in production, which means that many tasks that have been historically managed by skilled workers are now being done by machines.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
Aqua Magazine
There's drama and an almost sculptural beauty in desert landscapes. Cacti, succulents and hearty brush plants cling to expansive flats, craggy mountains and deep arroyos struggle to draw and collect enough water to support life — all amid the intense heat, violent winds, blowing sand and intermittent cold that combine to form a forbidding but strangely delicate desert world. A pool placed here can be the most compelling of vessels found anywhere, both for its powerful aesthetics (as depicted on this webpage) and the sheer luxuriant pleasure of lolling in abundant water in a hot, dry place.
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