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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 nine states need your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield at jhatfield@apsp.org.
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| Check out who's in the lead of APSP's 2018 AOE Fan Favorite Vote
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Superior Pools of Southwest Florida is in the lead of your 2018 International Awards of Excellence (AOE) fan favorite vote, followed closely by Presidential Pools. Help your favorite winner get recognized as our 2018 AOE Fan Favorite! Submit your vote daily at APSP.org/FanFavorite. Voting closes at 5 p.m. on October 26. We will recognize the winner at APSP's Award Reception to be held on October 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Mandalay Bay's Border Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you can't attend, read APSP's enewsletter on November 7 to see who was named APSP's 2018 AOE Fan Favorite.
APSP
APSP would like to thank its 2018-2019 Partners. Your partnership makes it possible for us to continue doing great work for our members and the industry we love. Thank you to the following partners:
Gold Partners:
Latham International, Lonza Microbial Control, Lucite International, Nordic Hot Tubs, S. R. Smith, LLC, United Aqua Group and Zodiac Pool Systems Inc.
Silver Partners:
BioLab — A KIK Custom Products Company and Pentair Aquatic Systems
For more information about becoming an APSP Partner, visit APSP.org/Sponsorships or email Seth Ewing at sewing@apsp.org.
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UL provides a one stop shop for all of your pump certification needs. We test to international, national and regional standards such as DOE, NSF, CEC, ENERGY STAR®, IEC and UL safety certification. Learn more at UL.com/Pumps
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The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announces the winners of its 2018 APSP Awards Program. The program recognizes prominent achievements and outstanding performers in the pool, spa and hot tub industry. Being recognized this year are 75 pool, hot tub and water features in the design competition and 13 individuals recognized for their contribution to the aquatic industry. One APSP Chapter earned top honors.
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| APSP's Chapter Forum Deadline is Today
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There's still time to send in your RSVP to APSP's 2018 PSP Chapter Forum! The deadline to send in your RSVP is, October 17, today. If you are attending the 2018 International Pool | Spa| Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo), put this on the top of your list. Attendees will be part of an open and candid discussion on what APSP can do to help your chapter succeed. If you can't attend the PSP event, sign up for our live webcast. Contact Lorna Watkins to RSVP to the PSP Expo event or to sign up for the live webcast at lwatkins@apsp.org or call her at 703.838.0083 ext. 121.
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The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announced today the availability of its new and improved PSCC Pool & Spa Construction online self-paced course and the release of the third edition of the APSP Builders Manual.
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| WAVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK SPOTLIGHT |
APSP
Young aquatics professionals are taking center stage within their own companies and within the university setting. Dr. Adam Katchmarchi (Ph.D.) is an industry young professional on the rise.
Katchmarchi's personal mission is to help grow the field of aquatics, educate future aquatic professionals and conduct research that will further the field of drowning prevention and water safety to help save lives. The work that he does in both his personal and professional life helps work towards achieving his goals. Katchmarchi is highly involved with industry education in the college, primary and secondary education and within several prominent industry organizations.
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Inc.com
Creating the next generation of leaders is no laughing matter. It takes deliberate effort, and done right, it makes your job as a leader a whole easier in the long run. You become a talent magnet and cultivate leaders of high character to lead your organization into the future.
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AQUA Magazine
Maintaining good water quality is almost impossible without accurate water testing. And in most cases, water testing is simple and straightforward. However, there are instances when poor water quality or other circumstances cause erroneous test results. These circumstances or mistakes are called "interferences" because they impede or obstruct the simple scientific reactions we use to obtain an accurate test. Another way of looking at it is: If nothing is allowed to interfere with the process, the science of water testing will give you an accurate result every time.
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McEwen offers 33 of the finest 27 mil in-ground vinyl
liner patterns, backed by the most experienced staff in the industry. Buy your
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Since 1979, Lyon Financial has worked as a specialist in pool financing. We offer rates as low as 6.99%, the industry’s longest terms (up to 20 years!), stage funding, and no consulting fees for your customers. Best of all, our services are absolutely fee to you!
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APSP's merchant service process partner TSYS is always looking to help APSP members stay on the forefront of technology. They just released a white paper on how you can increase profitability and customer satisfaction by digitizing your business. Download it now. Find out all that TSYS has to offer by visiting APSP.org.
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PPSO Instructor Courses:
PPSO Instructor Courses | View Courses
24/7/365 Online Education:
PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course (24 CEUs)
CST Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (24 CEUs)
CMS Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (24 CEUs)
CHTT Certified Pool & Spa Hot Tub Technician (24 CEUs)
PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator (12 CEUs)
Improving Your Bottom Line Using Project Management (24 CEUs)
Cracking the CBP Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CST Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CMS Exam (2 CEUs)
Pool & Spa Inspection Seminar (3 CEUs)
AQUA Magazine
Organizers of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo recently announced five finalists for the Million Dollar Pool Challenge. The competition is designed to give pool and landscape designers, builders and outdoor living architects chance to design a project without the typical budgetary restraints.
Entrants were asked to create the ultimate oasis for a fictional couple with conflicting priorities like those often found in the real world.
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Pool and Spa News
Energy-efficient items, such as variable-speed pumps, LED lights, and heaters, come with a host of benefits for the end user. But as customers become more familiar with the concepts of conservation and energy efficiency, they may still experience sticker shock when given a quote.
Some of the strongest opposition can come from those in need of an upgrade or replacement. Pool owners who prefer to perform repairs themselves can be leery of new technology. Others may be looking for a quick fix, unable to think about long-term savings.
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H2Insider
The customer experience has undergone a drastic overhaul in recent years, and where it once ended when a customer walked out the door, today it is ongoing. Consumers are no longer satisfied with a great in-store experience or a quality product — they want to buy from brands that listen, answer their questions, and fix their problems. They want to buy from brands with which they can interact and feel a connection.
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Forbes
Curb appeal, store design, location, location, location. These are all determinants of a retail store's success that are becoming less and less relevant. Unfortunately, many retailers have failed to adapt to new consumer behaviors.
This year alone, major retailers such as Bon-Ton department stores and Toys R Us permanently closed, while J.C. Penney, Sears and Macy's announced major store closures. With e-commerce stealing more and more business, brick-and-mortar locations are struggling to stay relevant.
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My Total Retail
When social ads are done well, they can be highly effective in driving high return on investment for retailers. Those that are most impactful often have video or images, a strong call to action, neutral sentiment and are delivered for the right amount of time. However, there's another element that successful social ads have that many retail marketers aren't yet capitalizing on — emojis.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Roberta Matuson
 Lots of companies are changing their tune when it comes to hiring former employees. In the past, this was verboten. However, today, this is a strategy well worth considering. Staffing decisions like these are rarely black and white. However, you can avoid having to address questions like these when you have a solid plan in place for succession and employee development. Before you jump on the bandwagon and hire an employee who wants to return, consider the following six things.
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AQUA Magazine
Ask anyone involved in advertising, marketing or public relations what the hardest part of their jobs is, and it won't take long for them to mention measuring success. If a customer has a single ad playing on the radio during rush hour and sales go up, even an intern can write a report detailing the campaign's worth. But it's usually not that simple.
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Bloomberg
U.S. and global manufacturing are trending in opposite directions.
The J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI posted a 22-month low in September, declining for the eighth out of nine months this year, while manufacturing in the U.S. rose to a four-month high, according to IHS Markit survey data.
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DesignNews
Designing a complex product (or assembly) always presents challenges. Creating a design that requires as few parts as possible—while retaining full functionality—can be even more of a challenge. In general terms, reducing the number of components in an assembly contributes to a better manufacturing process—an imperative for all manufacturing. However, performing part count reduction exercises while using traditional processes only takes you so far in parts-count reduction.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
BobVila.com
Whether you're one of those people who can't bear to say goodbye to summer, or someone who wants to soak up every ounce of autumn's glory, you know the value of a well-designed outdoor living space. Extend patio season into the fall and enjoy everything the season has to offer by warming up your outdoor room with some creature comforts. From heaters and fire pits to cozy textiles, we've rounded up some of our favorite products to help you create a more comfortable home.
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