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| APSP's Leadership Development Committee looking for a few good people
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APSP
APSP's Leadership Development Committee (LDC) is continually on the lookout for interested volunteers in the association who want to use their talents to benefit an APSP Council or Committee. The 2017 Leadership Development Committee is chaired by April Nielsen of Lonza. Members of the Leadership Development Committee are Brett Abbott of Pool Builder Marketing; Craig Goodson of Zodiac Pool Systems Inc.; Shawn Still of Olympic Pool Plastering; Mike Geremia of Geremia Pools, Inc. and Dick Covert of Master Pools Guild. Presently, the LDC is focused on identifying candidates for the Service, Retail and Manufacturer Agents Councils. They are also working to identify young professionals in WAVE to serve as non-voting liaisons to several APSP Councils and Committees. If you or someone you know has the passion and desire for greater APSP involvement, email Lorna Watkins or any of the LDC members.
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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. This state needs your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield.
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National Association of Landscape Professionals
The search for landscape and lawn care employees can feel like it is a 24/7 job. Are you frustrated and looking for new and creative ways to search for new employees? Here are eight non-traditional options to try.
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| Quechan Parks & Recreation awarded $5,000 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
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APSP awarded the 2017 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to Quechan Parks & Recreation at the National Environmental Health Association/Department of Housing and Urban Development Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this July.
This $5,000 grant honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public's health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas and waterparks through educational, safety, operational and technical programs. The Quechan Parks & Recreation department will use this grant to provide Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training through the Red Cross, purchase swimming equipment and provide structured swimming lessons for the Quechan tribe. Download the nomination form for the 2018 Dr. R. Neil Lowry grant here. Submissions are due by May 11, 2018. For more information about the grant, visit APSP.org/Lowry.
| Local ISPSC adoptions hit all-time high
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APSP is pleased to announce that the 2015 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) was adopted by seven new Texas locations (Freeport, Grand Prairie, Kyle, Missouri, New Braunfels, Pearland and Waco). This takes the local adoptions up to 82. Check out the current list of adoptions here. For more information, email Susan Hilaski.
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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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| 3 tips for maximizing Expo
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Registration for the 2017 International Pool | Spa| Patio Expo is now open. As you plan out your trip, keep in mind these three tips.
| Put money back into vacation this summer
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Enjoy all of your current APSP membership benefits for a low as $49 per month. APSP now offers builder, service and retail members the opportunity to join or renew their membership and pay monthly. Renew now to lock in 2017 International Pool | Spa| Patio Expo member only savings. View all of member benefits here. Stay current and connected by renewing today. For more information, email APSP Member Services or call 703.838.0083 ext. 301.
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APSP's partner APPI Energy provides data-driven procurement solutions that reduce and manage electricity and natural gas supply costs for members. Take advantage of this membership benefit by clicking here or call Carrie Shepard at 667.330.1167.
| Product Spotlight — Layers of Protection
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Summer is the perfect time to remind your customers the importance of adult supervision and other various layers of protection available for pools, spas and hot tubs. Use the brochure "Layers of Protection" to remind customers not only proper safety procedures but their safety is top on your priority list. Order copies at APSP.org/Store. For more information, email Susan Hilaski.
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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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Oct. 14 — Expo Onsite Exam Registration Deadline
H2Insider
While many field service technicians may balk at the idea of selling, they are actually in a perfect position to make additional sales. Like it or not, these days sales are an integral part of service calls. So, how does management go about cross training field techs in the fine art of selling products?
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Aqua Magazine
When considering shell types, fiberglass is truly coming into its own — according to research by P.K. Data, fiberglass sales have doubled since 2006. It's impressive growth aided both by advances in fiberglass technology and greater consumer awareness of the product; for customers who want a pool without the pain of weeks- or months-long construction, fiberglass is a great solution.
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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 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 three money-saving tips.
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RetailDIVE
More than half (54 percent) of shoppers say they prefer to shop in store over digital channels including online, mobile and social media, while nearly half (46 percent) prefer to skip the store in favor of such channels, according to JDA's third annual Consumer Pulse Survey emailed to Retail Dive.
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By Catherine Iste
 There are things we know, things we know we don't know and — to paraphrase former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld — things we don't know that we don't know. Being strategic often falls into that last category. The word "strategic" is so commonly used that few of us think twice about it. But how well do we know what it means to be strategic? Could we teach our teams? Give specific examples? Track measurable results?
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By Fred Berns
 As a business professional, you have information and insights about your industry that writers and broadcasters are looking for. You can — and will — get quoted and promoted in online and conventional media if you connect with the right people, the right way. Step 1 in that process is to create a media "hit list" of those outlets that reach out to your best prospects. After you get in touch, update them regularly on what's now, what's news, what's hot and what's not.
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Industry Week
U.S. manufacturing suffers from an important image problem that undermines its competitiveness, according to a new survey released on July 13 by Deloitte, along with the Manufacturing Institute. Only 50 percent of Americans think manufacturing jobs are interesting and less than 30 percent are likely to encourage their children to pursue a career. However Americans have not yet given up hope on the industry and in fact are overwhelmingly optimistic for its future.
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Washington Examiner
A bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers is proposing a bill that would incentivize and boost American manufacturing, in addition to research and development, as the Trump administration looks to keep a promise from the presidential campaign. Representatives have introduced the Invent and Manufacture in America Act, a bill that would give a tax credit to companies that not only conduct research and development, but also manufacture products resulting from that R&D as well.
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Escape
You've already discovered the joy a pool can bring to your life, and now you're curious what you can do to enhance the value and entertainment it brings to your home and family. Great news: There are a host of renovations available to help you breath new life into your pool.
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