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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 need your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield at jhatfield@apsp.org.
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APSP's newest PPSO Professional Pool & Spa OperatorSM program is taking the industry by storm. Designed for the industry by the industry, PPSO gives commercial operators everything that need and nothing they don't — setting up commercial operators for success on day 1. In just a year, APSP's PPSO program has taken off and is now taught online and with instructors in the United States and abroad. Take the hybrid PPSO course online or find an instructor near you. APSP University just released a video all about PPSO. Check it out here. We encourage you to share it with others to help kickstart their career. Don't forget! You can earn 12 CEUs by taking the PPSO course. It's a great way to get news skills while earning the credits you need to keep your other APSP University designations. For more information, email Lindsey Turner at lturner@apsp.org or call her at 703.838.0083 ext. 155.
| APSP Welcomes New Staff Member
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APSP welcomes Lindsey Turner as our new Education and Membership Development Manager. Lindsey comes to APSP with over seven years of experience in outreach, fundraising, sales and marketing efforts. Prior to joining APSP, Lindsey worked as an Education Outreach Coordinator at the Close-Up Foundation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University. Welcome Lindsey by emailing her at lturner@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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Long time industry member Paul Jensen from Jensen Pools died on September 18, 2018. Paul's family was instrumental in helping create the National Swimming Pool Institute now known as The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Jensen was highly active with APSP and was an instructor for the APSP Tech 1 and 2 programs. Even in retirement, he remained active in the industry by teaching courses, maintaining his industry certifications and servicing pools on a limited basis. We send our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
| Last Chance to Vote for your 2018 International Awards of Excellence Fan Favorite
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You have until Friday, October 26 to vote for your 2018 International Awards of Excellence (AOE) Fan Favorite! For the second week in a row, Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Inc. remains in the lead followed closely by Presidential Pools. Don't forget! You can vote once per day at APSP.org/FanFavorite. During the APSP Awards Reception on October 30, we'll reveal the winner. We'll reveal the winner in our November 7 e-newsletter issue and will post it on Facebook. For more information, email Lorna Watkins at lwatkins@apsp.org.
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| There's Still Time to Get In On Some of the PSP Expo's Hottest APSP Events
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Next week, we are looking forward to seeing you in Vegas at the 2018 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo). If you're still making your plans for the PSP Expo, put these hot APSP events on your schedule. Space is limited and available on a first come first served basis!
• October 31:
APSP WAVE Network Reception
• November 1:
APSP Chapter Development Forum
APSP Retail Roundtable
How to Maximize Profits Using Manufactures' Agents
For more information, contact Lorna Watkins at lwatkins@apsp.org or call her directly at 703.647.2546.
| APSP's 2018 YEARBOOK Now Available
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Great News! We just received the 2018 YEARBOOK. This year's YEARBOOK is packed with great information including a larger focus on the hot tub market. Purchase this version at APSP.org/Store. APSP's YEARBOOK is the ideal reference tool for anyone in the pool and hot tub industry who needs to quickly identify important growth opportunities. It provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information on the residential aboveground and inground pool and hot tub industries.
YEARBOOK can boost your bottom line in a variety of ways including helping you to:
• Gain access to regular business intelligence so that you can stay current on significant industry developments and can quickly identify growth opportunities.
• Discover what issues are influencing buying decisions.
• See how diverse factors, from growth of imports to an aging population, are changing the way companies are thinking and planning for the future.
• Consider current factors in investing in aftermarket equipment or chemicals.
For more information, email Seth Ewing at sewing@apsp.org or call 703.647.2542.
| WAVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK SPOTLIGHT |
| Kevin Cox, Managing Toxicologist at NSF International
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Kevin Cox is a Managing Toxicologist at NSF International working in the area of human health risk assessments. His areas of work have included health effects assessments for drinking water contaminants, dietary supplements, toy products, and pool and spa chemicals. Prior to his current role, he was the Supervising Toxicologist for NSF International's drinking water additives and dietary supplement certification programs. His experience in the pool and spa industry stems from his involvement in the NSF/ANSI Standard 50 task force which developed the toxicology review process for swimming pool treatment chemicals that was adopted as Annex R. In addition to his work experience, he has a B.S. degree in biochemistry and history from the University of Michigan and his MPH in environmental health sciences — toxicology from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Mr. Cox is currently an associate member of the Society of Toxicology. He also holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association.
AQUA Magazine, September 2017
Contamination of small vessels of water can take many forms, including slime, cloudy water, musty odors, vomit, and feces among others. Buildup of contaminants can result in threats to bather health, which can include rashes, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, respiratory distress or worse. Therefore, a water replacement strategy enabling the complete decontamination of the vessel should be part of the preventative maintenance schedule. Water replacement is more viable due to the small scale of these aquatic environments. If a user/operator suspects a high level of contamination, prudence demands a thorough cleaning to avoid risk to bathers.
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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
liners direct from the experts you can trust to ensure quality liners that fit!
Free 1-Day Gold Rush Service is available on three patterns, at no charge.
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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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| UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES |
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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
The advantages of automatic pool covers are well documented. From safety to increased heating efficiency, ease of service, aesthetics and convenient operation, owners of both high-end and middle class pools are opting for automatic covers in greater numbers.
Complicating matters for auto cover manufacturers, however, is increasing customer interest in customized pools, pushing manufacturers to create covers than can cooperate with the myriad features that can be found in today's backyards.
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Pool and Spa News
Let's clear up a basic fact: Chlorine is and will continue to be a basic component of a swimming pool's water-sanitizer system. It's not going anywhere. Chlorine remains a good oxidizer and residual sanitizing element for most pool applications.
But technology doesn't stand still, even for chlorine. Modern sanitizing technology has rapidly evolved in much the same way single-speed pumps have given way to variable-speed pumps.
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Forbes
We're experiencing a "Freaky Friday" moment in retail – where grown-up retailers are behaving like startups, and startups are acting more like grown-ups. Perhaps it's a sign that we are reaching a new level of market maturity after a disruptive couple of decades, post that first fateful headline in the New York Times in 1994 — "Attention Shoppers: Internet Is Open."
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Retail Dive
The weather is finally cooling down, the leaves are beginning to change and the holiday season is fast approaching. That means it's crunch time for retailers rethinking last minute plans to steal the spotlight. There's much to be gleaned from last year's healthy season, in which sales rose 4.9 percent over last year — the biggest increase since 2011. Lucky for retailers, this season is slated to be even more profitable, thanks to towering consumer confidence, low unemployment and wage growth.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Mashaal Hashmi
 YouTube videos are a great way to get more traffic to your website and social media. If you have an online business, it will help show off your products and services easier, so that your customers are not quite as wary of buying online. If you have a local business, you can now create buzz for your company easier as well as adding the videos into your sales pitch. Are you still unsure of whether YouTube is a good idea? Let's look at some examples of how successful some businesses can be on YouTube.
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By Catherine Iste
 Retention is directly related to new employees having a clear understanding of the position upon hiring. Candidates who ultimately succeed can hit the ground running because they are doing exactly the job they thought they were going to within the environment they expected. Conversely, those who experience a significant disconnect start off behind the curve and can have a hard time getting in sync with the leadership and their team. This problem can be minimized by incorporating a better way to explain the job to candidates.
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Industry Week
There are always risks for new manufacturing technology programs. To ensure progress, you'll need to consider five key aspects.
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Manufacturing.net
Before beginning work, it's crucial to evaluate your facility for safety hazards. Consistent and effective labeling, in accordance with OSHA and other industry regulations, is essential to prevent workplace injuries, costly downtime, workers' compensation claims and fines.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
Houzz
Fire features play a prominent role in many of the most popular outdoor photos uploaded to Houzz in the last three months. Included are freestanding fire bowls, custom showpieces and even a stacked stone design that appears to grow out of the beach. Backyard barbecue season might be winding down, but it's not too late to enjoy an evening outside around the fire.
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