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| APSP's 2018 Awards Program opens today
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We are now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2018 Awards program. We'll recognize and reward our top industry professionals this fall in conjunction with the 2018 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo with the following awards: APSP Fellows, CBP Certified Building Professional of the Year, CSP Certified Service Professional of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Chapter of the Year, Young Professionals of the Year and International Awards of Excellence (AOE) winners. For more information, email Lorna Watkins or call 703.838.0083 ext. 121.
Industry professionals understand the power of APSP University education
APSP
APSP’s education season is happening right now. Investing in yourself and your employee's education is a great way to set your company up for success. Listen to APSP member Noel Conley, CSP, CST discuss his passion and the power that APSP University has on your company, your career and the industry. There is still time to earn your APSP certification this season! Download the education calendar here or take an online course at APSP.LearnUpon.org. For more information, email APSP University or call Ana Hernandez at 703.838.0083 ext. 121.
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Robert (Bob) Blanda is the President and Founder of Mill Bergen Pools and Mill Bergen Pools Manhattan, a full service pool construction company, service department and retail outlet headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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| APSP's WAVE Network hosts successful session in Atlantic City
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During the 2018 The Pool & Spa Show, APSP's WAVE Young Professionals Network hosted an education session on the hot topic of "Stop Managing, Start Coaching: Coaching Your Employees to Greater Performance." Facilitated by Jay Forte, this session brought together pool and hot tub industry professionals for 1.5 hours of dynamic learning and discussion. The next APSP WAVE Young Professionals Network event will happen this November in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special thanks to our session sponsor The Northeast Spa & Pool Association and our WAVE Sponsors Lonza and Zodiac Pool Systems. Learn more about APSP's WAVE Young Professionals Network here or email wave@apsp.org.
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| APSP starts the year strong with newly certified individuals
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APSP started the year off by offering our first PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show. Thirteen people earned their PPSO designation. In addition to our PPSO designation, we had 10 others who earned their CBP Certified Building Professional, CSP Certified Service Professional, CST Certified Service Technician and CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist certification from January 1-31. Congratulations to the following individuals:
PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator:
Joseph Baillio; Jared Bellar from Platinum Pools; Lin Boyd from Splash LLC; Malik Farrell from Platinum Pools; Andrea Lloyd from Tranquilwaters Inc.; Martin Lopez from Platinum Pools; Patrick Mize from Cody Pools Inc.; Stephen Montgomery from Sun Pools; Ben Orr from Tranquilwaters Inc.; Paul Songster from Platinum Pools; Wanta Terrell from Platinum Pools; Shelley Wehberg from Platinum Pools and Michael Woodburn from Cody Pools Inc.
CBP Certified Building Professional:
Joseph Anderson of Anderson Poolworks; Robert Heller from Anderson Poolworks; William Macaulay from L.I. Prestige Marble Dusting, Inc. and Zachary Taylor from Anderson Poolsworks
CSP Certified Service Professional:
Keith Anderson from Savol Pools
CST Certified Service Professional:
Adrienne Liszka from Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center; Wayne Hill from Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center and Jason Teel from Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist:
David Bielewicz from Sabrina Pools, Inc. and Jacob Schneider from Pro Service Plus
| Portofino University is now offering APSP's PPSO Course
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APSP
Great News! Portofino University will offer the PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator course. Make plans now to take the course. Learn more about the Florida requirements for PPSO professionals. The new PPSO course, developed for the industry by the industry, zeroes in on the core skills needed for safe and efficient commercial pool and spa operation. The format makes it easy to determine the building blocks for a solid foundation for your aquatics career. For more information about taking the PPSO course, visit APSP.org/PPSO.
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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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King Technology, Inc.
The makers of POOL FROG and SPA FROG now offer a complete mineral pool care system for the fastest growing pool market! This “portable pool” is made for fun, and Flippin’ FROG helps consumers keep it that way with patented minerals and a low dose of chlorine.
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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.
Arizona:
Issue 1:
Work Session to Discuss Adoption of the 2012 International Codes and Town of Florence Amendments
Issue 2:
Bill to repeal the moratorium on building code updates for residential or commercial buildings
Issue 3:
Bill introduced concerning licensing and occupational requirements & fees that could affect pool and spa professionals
Colorado:
Bill that updates solar or green building initiatives
Florida:
Bill that provides those with criminal convictions possible opportunities to obtain licensure in certain professions, including pool and spa licensure
Hawaii:
Issue 1:
Bill introduced to have the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs adopt state appliance efficiency standards
Issue 2:
Bill that requires solar water heater variances be signed by the architect or mechanical engineer attesting to the need for the variance
Maine:
Final rules were published for the Main Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maryland:
Bill Amending Pool Lifeguard Minimum Age Requirements from 16 to 15
Mississippi:
Bill adopts the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code as the statewide minimum code for residential building construction
Washington:
Issue 1:
Bill creating the Legislative Task Force on the State Building Code Council's Administration and Operations
Issue 2:
Bill introduced which will provide a sales and use tax exemption to athletic and fitness facilities, including waterparks and certain other swimming venues through 2029
| Learning how to become a facilitator starts here
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APSP
Have you ever considered teaching what you love? If so, we would love to see you at the upcoming Train the Trainer Course. Held on March 7 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the APSP Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, this course will show you how to become a facilitator of learning not just the presenter. Join us and learn: survival skills for the new trainer, new techniques to deliver powerful training, how to identify types of adult learners, how to ask effective questions and effective time and classroom management techniques. Download the registration form. For more information, email Maria O'Hara or call 703.838.0083 ext. 274.
| APSP Georgia Chapter starts local WAVE Network
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APSP's Georgia Chapter just started a WAVE Network. The Georgia WAVE Network is headed by Mark Thompson of Absolute Pool & Spa Care, Nate Smith of Splash Pool Management and Ben White of Pool Builders Supply. This group will have up to three networking events per year which will include three 45-minute seminars followed by a social networking event. The first WAVE event was held last November and had approximately 50 attendees. The event centered around goal setting and gave attendees tips and techniques for identifying and setting their own long term goals. The social portion of the event took attendees to the Andretti Speedway where they were able to participate in indoor racing while making invaluable connections.
Next Meeting:
Their next WAVE event takes place on February 16. The session topic will focus on industry basics such as learning more about salt generators and electrical issues and will touch on how employees can help build their companies social media presence using imagery, sharing and posting comments. For more information, email Mark Thompson.
| Important upcoming events & education
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Online Self-Paced Education — Available 24/7
- PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course (24 CEUs)
- CST Certified Service Technician Course (24 CEUs)
- CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist Course (24 CEUs)
- CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician (24 CEUs)
- Cracking the CBP Exam
- Cracking the CST Exam
- Cracking the CMS Exam
- Pool & Spa Inspection Seminar
- Improving Your Bottom Line Using Project Management (24 CEUs)
Regional Courses
- 2018 Southeast Pool & Spa Show | CMS, CST, PPSO | February 6-9
- APSP Georgia Chapter | PPSO | February 12-13
- APSP Penn Jersey Chapter | CMS | March 5-7
- APSP Penn Jersey Chapter | CST | March 5-9
- APSP Alexandria Headquarters | Train the Trainer | March 7
- Northeast Spa & Pool Association | PPSO | March 22-23
Pool and Spa News
What if you could monitor your employees' performance at the pool from the comfort of your office? Some home service trades equip their staff with body cameras to document their work, hold employees accountable and give homeowners a sense of security.
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H2Insider
When was the last time you got excited about a full color, tri-fold brochure? Were you ever drawn to an exhibit because of a satin banner tablecloth? What does get people excited about a booth display? The answer is technology — digital, virtual, social — and the more experiential, the better.
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By Kate Hessong
 You aren't the only one making changes in 2018. Your favorite stores are also looking to improve this year, and new technology is at the top of their list. The National Retail Federation just hosted their annual "NRF 2018 Retail's Big Show" in New York, and the theme of the show was all things tech. Here are some exciting predictions set to revolutionize shopping this year. For starters, artificial intelligence is going to become an even bigger player this year.
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Forbes
Everyone is talking about Bitcoin, but the currency is just the visible edge of a technological iceberg. Beyond the noise and hum, we are just barely scratching the surface of uses for the underlying technology, blockchain. The opportunity for retailers is really interesting. Blockchain in the supply chain is one useful tool. Customer engagement is the bigger opportunity.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Fred Berns
 How much you earn in 2018 may have less to do with your industry expertise than your marketing skill. Many of the most successful business professionals are less knowledgeable about their industry than competitors who earn considerably less. They're just better marketers. Many have worked fewer years than their competitors, some haven't won awards, and others don't have degrees in their industry. Fact is, they may be better at marketing than they are at their trade.
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By Catherine Iste
 Despite losing in the first round of this year's Australian Open, Venus Williams is successful by any measure. She has won seven Grand Slam titles — including five Wimbledon championships — and 49 total tournaments in her professional career. Her drive, energy and skill are clear on the tennis court. Yet how does that relentless determination serve Williams as a businessperson? Here are three leadership lessons this amazing professional has learned off the court.
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| Support those that protect your right to do business
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APSP is the industry's trusted and powerful voice in government. On Capitol Hill and in local governments, APSP fights for public safety and our members interests, while opposing overly restrictive and unreasonable policies that could unnecessarily damage both member businesses and local economies. If you are looking for an easy way to give back to the industry, do it by donating to APSP's Government Relations fund. Click here to make your donation. For more information on APSP's Government Relations efforts, email Jennifer Hatfield.
Industry Week
A 2017 Manufacturing Report found that 77 percent of manufacturers and distributors surveyed still have no plans to implement Industrial Internet of Things technologies. Many of these respondents are from small and midsized companies that likely don’t think the IIoT is necessary in their operations or simply don't feel they have the time or resources to make significant changes to their processes.
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Pensacola News Journal
What most of us take for granted as an everyday green space was actually a planned concept, a post-World War II accessory that marked the ascendance of the middle class. "Patios, Pools, and the Invention of the American Backyard," a current exhibit at the T.T. Wentworth Florida State Museum explores the origins and evolution of the average citizen's private slice of the outdoors.
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