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PHTA UPDATES
Submissions to the PHTA Awards of Excellence are due next Wednesday, July 7. The Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features that showcase the most beautiful and creative work in the industry. Hundreds of entries are submitted each year, representing member firms across the United States and around the world. This event is open to PHTA members only. Submit your best projects today! Pictured: 2020 Vinyl Residential Pool - Freeform Gold Winner, J&M Pool Company
  
The Retailer of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award recognizing one outstanding retailer that has advanced the retail 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 retail service. --Nominee has been involved with, managed, or owned an industry retail business for at least three 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 Retailer of the Year nomination deadline is August 27.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Join us TODAY at 1pm ET for our webinar on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. During this webinar, we will examine the recently enacted revision to the VGBA standard; discuss this change moving forward and how it impacts current inventory in the market; and identify resources for additional information post-webinar. Steve Barnes, Director of Science and Compliance for Aquastar Pool Products, is our presenter. This webinar is FREE for members. Please email education@phta.org for the discount code.
Join us on Wednesday, November 17 for the GENESIS® Winemaker Dinner, part of the PSP/Deck Expo. Delight in dining at the beautiful Tower Club - Dallas. For the first time in over a year, you will be able to engage in-person with fellow GENESIS® members, students, sponsors, faculty, and industry personnel.
Enjoy some incredible wines from DENNER Vineyards and relish an extraordinary meal with winemaker Anthony Yount.
Meet Kimberly Beckwith, who has been a PHTA member since 2017. She decided to join PHTA "to immerse myself in a industry I was new to and because I have always been highly involved in industry boards. I like participating, being involved, supporting!" Kimberly currently serves on the Chapter Leadership Council.
MEMBERSHIP
Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week in 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:
*Code Update: PHTA will submit public comments to International Swimming Pool and Spa Code proposals this week prior to the July 2 deadline. These public comments are vetted and approved by PHTA members and the PHTA Technical Committee and will be published by ICC in August. The Public Comment Hearings will be in-person in September in Pittsburgh. PHTA members with feedback on any proposals or who want to engage in the code process should reach out to Nicholas Capezza, PHTA Sr. Manager, Codes & External Standards, at ncapezza@phta.org. 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
Forbes
Not getting in front of problems early on can lead to more serious issues down the road. Read on for tips to create a financially healthy business that can survive both planned and unforeseen events. Construction Programs & Results, Inc.
It’s almost always the case that conflict would have been avoided or quickly resolved if there was a clear, detailed construction contract between the parties. INDUSTRY NEWS
In an effort to bring more awareness to the importance of water safety, especially in regard to young children between the ages of 1-4 years, Float Like A Duck™ has teamed up with UMC Children’s Hospital to create an informative and educational Public Service Announcement (PSA), “Family Time: The Joys of Water Activities with Your Child.”
PoolPro
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro in the industry, having a source you can contact any time – for advice ranging from business matters to pool technical issues – is useful. Who’s in your circle of trusted experts, colleagues, and fellow professionals? Pool and Spa News
Builders of vinyl-liner pools present the pros and cons of their preferred material for floors. PoolPro
Pool service professionals do everything possible to keep a client’s pool pristine. However, pool stains can occur. Here’s what to do if copper is the culprit.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PHTA Webinar: The VGBA Standard Just Changed - What Your Company Needs to Know
