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PHTA UPDATES
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Tune in to Episode 4 of our Step Into Swim podcast! PHTA's very own Sabeena Hickman and Rowdy Gaines sit down with Charlie Claffey of Claffey Pools to discuss the impact his business has on the pool building industry. Claffey Pools is a family-owned and -operated business that values the well-being of its consumers and members of the industry over anything else. The three discuss the state of the industry and how they can make the biggest positive impact moving forward. You can find Step Into Swim on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and directly on the PHTA website.
We know our members have done great work this year! Submissions to the PHTA Awards of Excellence are due July 7. PHTA’s Awards of Excellence program has a robust category list, from residential concrete pools to commercial competition pools, portable hot tubs to swim spas, achievements in engineering, and many others. Pictured: 2020 Concrete Residential Pool - Geometric - 600 sq. ft. or less Gold Winner, Pool Environments.
The Service Professional of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award given annually to one PHTA service member who has advanced the service profession through outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry. Nominees must meet the following criteria: --Nominee is committed to being a positive role model for the profession and peers. --Nominee must have proven track record of meeting or exceeding industry standards in service. --Nominee has been employed in the pool, hot tub, or spa industry for at least five years. --Nominee actively participates with PHTA at a local or national level. --Nominee is a current employee of a PHTA member company in good standing. The 2021 Service Professional of the Year nomination deadline is August 27.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Join us on Wednesday, June 30 for our next webinar. The Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) standard for drain covers has changed, which means new information is available for pool professionals. The update will be implemented as a rolling change, and as new drain covers arrive, installers will receive more information with them. Join this webinar to get up to speed on what's changed and take advantage of the opportunity to have questions answered by a subject matter expert. This webinar is FREE for members. Please email education@phta.org for the discount code.
Formerly known as The Lifestyle Booth, the GENESIS® Solution Center is a place to learn, connect, network, and gather to discuss construction, design, engineering, business, and leadership. Gain knowledge from our expert faculty, who will conduct cutting-edge sessions and small group discussions on the PSP/Deck Expo show floor. Sessions include:
--D235: The Impact of Color on Your Brand --D325: Mind Reading Your Clients --D215: Intro to Pool Photography --POWER PANEL D415: Designer Dialogues: How I Deal with Client Changes --C410: Interview with a Master
Congratulations to Jessica Long for qualifying for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo during last week's U.S. Paralympic Swimming Trials! This will be her fifth Paralympic appearance, and she is looking forward to adding to her 23 Paralympic medals. Hear from Jessica Long herself during her keynote speech at the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC), October 13-15 in Houston, TX.
MEMBERSHIP
Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week on the myPHTA Online Community, the newest discussions are about:
Join these discussions and more at my.PHTA.org.
ADVOCACY
The PHTA Government Relations team continues to press on, monitoring state and local legislation as well as rulemaking nationwide. With 48 state legislatures meeting this week, the GR team is currently advocating in 20 states around the country, lobbying for legislation and rulemaking that benefits PHTA and its members. Priority issues surround the adoption of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC), Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency via adoption of the APSP-14 Standard, Licensing/Certification/Training, Pool & Hot Tub Safety and Education, Prop 65 in California, as well as other areas. The following are a few highlights:
Questions or input on any legislative, regulatory, or local matters should be directed to Jason Davidson at jdavidson@phta.org. For a full, comprehensive report on PHTA Government Relations activities nationwide, click here. FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Pool & Spa Marketing
Now that we’re emerging from the pandemic, consider how you can create a remarkable retail store experience to differentiate yourself from the faceless experience of online shopping. INDUSTRY NEWS
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The commercial pool market has been left reeling from the pandemic. Pool professionals have had to make strategic and creative business decisions to help bring the market back to life. Pool & Spa Marketing Magazine
Water levels in a pool or hot tub will fluctuate for natural reasons, but service professionals need to be able to detect seepages to prevent further damage. (Article starts on page 14 of the magazine.) Stain Removal Techniques: Tips to Remove Metals From the Water and Prevent Future Pool Discoloration
Pool & Spa Marketing
Service techs can follow a few steps to find a long-term solution for preventing metal stains.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PHTA Webinar: The VGBA Standard Just Changed - What Your Company Needs to Know
