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| APSP celebrates banner year
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APSP is proud to announce a successful membership year, with a 5.89 percent growth in membership. APSP welcomed 464 new members to the association while achieving a 90 percent retention rate. We would like to thank the chapters for their assistance in helping grow membership and providing value to the membership experience. Help APSP continue to grow and expand its offerings by encouraging your colleagues, distributors and vendors to join APSP in 2017! For more information, email Seth Ewing or call 703.647.2542.
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The APSP Water Conservation Coalition visited Capitol Hill in June to inform the debate around water conservation at a federal level and to work toward gaining the EPA WaterSense designation for the most efficient pool cover systems. The coalition met with the offices of United States Senators: Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; Todd Young, R-Indiana; Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana; Dianne Feinstein, D-California; and Kamala Harris, D-California. And the offices of United States Representatives: Jimmy Panetta, D-California; Susan Brooks, R-Indiana; and Paul Tonko, D-New York. The coalition also met with the EPA political staff in the office of the administrator, as well as the EPA's WaterSense career team. APSP's Coalition represents 100 percent of the automatic pool cover manufacturers in the United States.
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| APSP University features top courses at Expo
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This fall, APSP is offering three of the top APSP University courses at Expo. You'll be able to earn your CST Certified Service Technician® or CBP Certified Building Professional® designation or become eligible to teach an APSP University course. Registration now for the CST Certified Service Technician®, PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course® or the TTT Train the Trainer Course. The onsite exam registration deadline is Oct. 14. Learn more here. If you can't make it to Expo, check out our lineup of online self-paced and live virtual courses. For questions about APSP University or upcoming courses, email APSP University or call Ana Hernandez at 703.647. 2549.
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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 four states needs your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield.
California — Safety
Florida — Building Codes & Workforce
New Hampshire — Code Requirements
Rhode Island — Safety
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The Hayward HCP 3000 Series pumps provide class-leading performance and efficiency for any commercial pool. The first pump with a 3” union to deliver 250 gpm at 60’ head, the HCP 3000 also features a removable strainer basket for unmatched installation versatility. With a TEFC motor and chemical-resistant Vitron® seal, they win in durability as well.
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| APSP's IHTA Strategic Leadership Team takes on Technical Manual & more
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The IHTA of APSP's Strategic Leadership Team and Engineering Committee have several projects in motion that are helping to promote and defend the portable hot tub segment of the industry including:
- Finalizing the re-write of the CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician Manual, with a scheduled fall release date;
- Planning how best to engage and serve all hot tub retailers;
- Monitoring of daily legislative alerts regarding licensing and regulations that can negatively impact hot water.
The Team would like to welcome all industry professionals, retailers, manufacturers and vendors to the Hot Tub Open Forum Meeting at the 2017 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo. Additional details will be released in early fall. For more information email Kristin Woiteshek.
| Member Perk$ — HomeAdvisor
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Every two seconds, a homeowner turns to HomeAdvisor to find a service professional. With patented ProFinder technology, HomeAdvisor seamlessly matches these projects to the nation's largest network of than 150,000 pre-screened service pros. And with over 95 percent of homeowners going online to research options before hiring a pro, your online presence matters more than ever before.
Ready to win more jobs? When you sign up, you'll 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 for APSP Members or here for APSP Certified Members. Or, call us at 844.843.7494.
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| APSP Member Aquality Construction welcomes new CBP on staff
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Congratulations to Robert Wooldridge from Aquality Construction for earning his CBP Certified Building Professional designation. Learn more about the APSP CBP program here. For more information, email APSP University or call Ana Hernandez at 703.647.2549.
| Summer TV shows featuring APSP Members
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Congratulations to APSP Members California Pools, Peek Pools & Spas, and Lucas Lagoons on their hit television shows! Tune in every Monday to the DIY Network to see California Pools and Peek Pools & Spas on Pool Kings. Catch Lucas Lagoons on Animal Planet's Insane Pools.
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The Genesis Blu Fusion is a powerful saltwater bromine generator that uses Dead Sea salt to create silky smooth, safe, clean water without any chlorine. The unit installs in just 20 minutes on any spa and reduces water changes to just once per year, saving thousands of gallons of water.
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The borate technology in ProTeam’s multi-performance High Tech Tabs will keep your customers’ pools in balance.
The consumer rebates will keep their checkbooks in balance too.
High Tech Tabs are the key to the ProTeam four-step program. Check out the entire line at www.proteampoolcare.com or email marketing@havilandusa.com.
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We welcome the following companies, new members from June 1 to July 1, into the APSP family. With the support and participation from members like you, we are able to build the industry and grow our members' businesses. Thank you!
New United States Members — June 1 to July 1, 2017
Absolute Comfort Spa & Pool of St. George, UT; American Chemistry Council, Chlorine Chemistry Division of Washington, D.C.; Azenco US of Miami, FL; Barton College of Wilson, NC; Beaches Pool & Spa Service, LLC of Port Charlotte, FL; Carefree Leisure LLC of Albuquerque, NM; Cornerstone Custom Pools, Inc. of Orlando, FL; Dallas Cool Pools of Carrollton, TX; Fitmax-Ipool of Camarillo, CA; Great Vibes, LLC of Spokane, WA; Hefner Pools of Spokane, WA; Morris Pools LLC of Mesa, AZ; National Sales Inc. dba Master Spas of N WI of Appleton, WI; OFYR USA of Cockeysville, MD; Precision Pools & Spas of Athens, GA; Sierra Pools and Spas, LLC of Inola, OK; Thomas Garri's Pool & Spa, Inc. of Ocala, FL and Warming Trends of Englewood, CO.
New Ontario, Canada Members — June 1 to July 1, 2017
Benson Pools of North Gower; Campbell Pools of Orleans; Capital City Pool Services of Orleans; Clean-Clear Pool Service Ltd of Georgetown; Club Piscine of Ottawa; Custom Pools & Landscaping of Markham; Diplomat Pools & Spas of Pickering; Discounter's Pool & Spa Warehouse of Toronto; DX Services Inc. of Ottawa; Efficient Pools Ltd. Of Oakville; Executive Pool & Spa Care of Ottawa; Gemlie Pools of Orleans; Gib-San Pool & Hot Tub Centre of Toronto; HB Pools of Plantagenet; Holiday Pool Service Ltd. of Toronto; Hoppe's Pool & Spa Ltd of Caledonia; Image Home Improvements Inc. of Burlington; International Pool & Spa Centres of Oshawa; Internationals Pool & Spa Centres of Pickering; International Pool & Spa Centres of Thornhill; International Pool & Spa Centres of Mississauga; International Pool & Spa Centres of Barrie; International Pool & Spa Centres of Oakville; Leisure Industries Inc. of Oakville; Nikki's Pools & Services Ltd. Of Georgetown; Oakville Home Leisure of Oakville; Pool Builders Ltd. Of Stittsville; Pool Mates Railside of Toronto; Service Canada of Thornhill; Poolarama of Ottawa; Pressure Clean Pools of Oakville; Sun Island Pools/D.H.F. Contracting of Hampton; Toronto Pool Services of Vaughan; Triton Pools Inc. of Georgetown; Ultimate Pool Service Inc. of Oakville; Vos Pool & Spa Inc. of Carp and Water and Wellness of Walkerton.
New International Members — June 1 to July 1, 2017
Aqua Green S.A. of Guatemala City, Guatemala; Howard's Hydrocare Ltd. of Essex, UK; Silver Pool Technologies of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Oct. 14 — Expo Onsite Exam Registration Deadline
Aqua Magazine
As a pool and spa professional, you learn very quickly that people are "funny" about their swimming pools. Perhaps it's due to the relatively high cost of pools, or perhaps it's due to the tenuous operational understanding that most pool owners have, but you must choose your words wisely when speaking to people about their beloved swimming pools.
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Aquatics International
Though unusual, pools without main drains are nothing new. In fact, a patent for one such product dates back to 1947. And it boasts some unique features.
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WWW.NSPD.NET
A New B2B Website!
Associated Leisure – Northeastern Swimming Pool Distributors is taking their customer service to the next level! Excited to announce the launch of NSPD.NET, this new site will allow customers to check inventory, perform product searches, view all accounting information, places orders & more. You can even chat live with us! Become a user to gain full access. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Resort quality Pacific pool chaise lounge is now available for quick delivery. Adjustable to 5 positions and folds flat for more comfortable sun bathing. Recessed wheels make it easy to move around. Sun lounger stacks for easy storage. High quality marine grade sling dries quick and doesn't stick to bare skin. Frame made of marine grade resin. Contact us for reselling information.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 All of those $0.14 clicks your business spends on Facebook ads sure add up. In the first quarter of 2017, Facebook earned $6.7 billion in ad revenue on mobile devices alone. Now, Facebook is predicting it may run out of ad space sometime in 2017. With limited space and a limited budget, you need to squeeze every penny you can out of those ads! Optimize your Facebook advertising campaign with these six strategies.
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Chain Store Age
Affluence is out. So are the days of the mass market. A new report projects 10 years out and reveals three fundamental principles that are shaping tomorrow's consumer packaged goods and retail industries: trust, influence and personalization.
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By Lloyd Princeton
 If you start something, finish it. That seems like one of those primal, "everything I needed to know I learned in kindergarten," common-sense rules that every professional should know and follow. Not so these days. From what I am seeing in my firm, people today are too preoccupied with getting going on the next thing to finish what they started in the first place. This is especially true when it comes to communication.
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By Bob Kowalski
 Getting a clean start might be more than a figure of speech. Washing your hands could help clear your mind and bring a fresh perspective. That's according to a University of Toronto study, which stated that the act of cleansing one's hands can alter the pursuit of goals, reduce the importance of previous goals and emphasize future targets. Discretion, and clean hands, might be the better part of valor. And the applications can extend beyond the workplace.
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IndustryWeek
Despite the advanced technology now available, there are still three key issues that adversely affect manufacturers of all types and sizes. They are data management, inventory, and gross margin. Although each has its own silo, they are also interrelated.
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Tech Target
Digital manufacturing technologies are beginning to enable manufacturers to use data integration to link the various silos and processes of the manufacturing lifecycle. The goal: to provide enhanced insights that enable better business decisions. As manufacturers embark on their digital transformation journeys, succeeding in an Industry 4.0 environment will have much to do with the ERP systems that must support connections between machines, processes and systems.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
Aqua Magazine
We've read the studies. We've used the product and seen the benefits for ourselves. But the vast majority of potential hot tub customers in North America have not — they remain either unaware or unconvinced that hot tubs offer tangible health benefits and should be central players in the wellness movement.
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