Current Council Initiatives

Your PHTA Councils have been hard at work this spring, working on your behalf to better the industry. Here is a brief update on their current initiatives:

• Builders Council: The Builders Council is working with PHTA to develop future education programs designed by builders for builders.
• Chapter Leadership Council: Chapter leaders from across the country continue to communicate, share ideas and best practices, and build the Chapter Tool Kit, a resource available to all PHTA chapter leadership.
• Commercial Council: This council remains focused on assisting with the PHTA-1 and PHTA-2 standards and is lending its expertise to the Elevated Pools standard as well.
• Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers Council: Council members are working with RWQC members to address chemical operational parameters pertaining to residential fiberglass pools and spas.
• Manufacturers Agents Council: This council has been collaborating with the Manufacturers Council and is planning a webinar for later in the year.
• Manufacturers Council: The Manufacturers Council is working with PHTA staff to develop a mentor program—look for more information later in the year.
• Retail Council: This council held a webinar, Staying Relevant in Changing Times, through the PHTA webinar series. If you missed the live webinar, you can find the recording here.
• Service Council: The Service Council is working to update and revise the Service Tech manual and materials.

If you are interested in joining a PHTA Council or Committee, we encourage you to complete the Willingness to Serve form. Applications are being accepted now for terms that will start in November 2021. If you have questions, please contact Amy Cannon, Director of Councils & Chapters, at acannon@phta.org.