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PHTA UPDATES
Olympian Rowdy Gaines, PHTA Vice President of Partnerships and Development, is presenting at WAHC! Rowdy explains why this year's conference might just be the most important one yet. Click below to watch the full video.    In Episode 6 of the Step Into Swim Podcast, Rowdy Gaines talks with two-time Olympian and Olympic medalist Lia Neal. The two discuss Lia's history in the sport as well as all the ups and downs of her journey to Olympic medals and an NCAA championship. They also discuss diversity in the sport and Lia's perspective on being the first African-American woman to win an Olympic swimming medal.
Chapters make up the backbone of PHTA, building a bridge with local professional communities; extending exceptional local service to members; and providing support, knowledge, and networking keyed to each member's unique geographic needs. PHTA is interested in restarting or developing chapters in the following regions: —Pacific Northwest —South Texas/San Antonio —Nevada/Las Vegas —Louisiana —California —Colorado If you are in any of these regions and are interested in being involved in a PHTA Chapter, please send an email to Amy Cannon at acannon@phta.org. Chapters are vital to member participation at the grassroots level and instrumental in shaping the future of the pool, hot tub, and spa industry. We welcome your participation! The PHTA Fellow is the industry's highest professional award. Each year, it is is bestowed upon one prominent individual who has made distinguished contributions that raise professionalism in the aquatic community through teaching, research, and/or exemplary service to others. Nominees for the PHTA Fellow are also evaluated on their professional accomplishments and their commitment to the values honored by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and the Fellows before them. The 2021 PHTA Fellow nomination deadline is August 27.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools is a 3-day intensive school encompassing all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry. It also fulfills a requirement to become a GENESIS® Associate member. Registering for C201 as part of PSP/DeckExpo also gives you a Super Pass, which includes access to all education seminars and show floor education, as well as admission to the Expo Hall, Keynote, Welcome Party, BBQ Bash, and Pool Prize Party!
Interested in becoming a CPO (Certified Pool & Spa Operator) Instructor? Plan ahead for 2022 with our virtual and in-person PHTA Instructor Assessment Schools. The next virtual school will be April 11-15, 2022. There will also be an in-person school October 10-12, 2022. Please note that the PHTA Instructor Assessment School taking place in-person at WAHC this October is SOLD OUT.
MEMBERSHIP
The myPHTA Online Community is a great place to keep track of what's happening in our industry. Between the discussion posts, resource library, list of upcoming events, and job postings, you'll always be up to date!
STANDARDS AND CODES
PHTA has awarded the 2021 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to the City of North Richland Hills in Texas. The winner was announced during the National Environmental Health Association’s 2021 Virtual Annual Education Conference awards ceremony. The award was accepted virtually by Meagan Fendley, Neighborhood Services, City of North Richland Hills. Jody O’Grady, Director of Product Management and Customer Programs, Taylor Technologies, Inc., and Chair of the PHTA RWQC, presented the award via video.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is inviting public review and comments on a new PHTA/ICC-10 Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure. Public review is an important part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards consensus development process. All public review comments on the PHTA/ICC-10 standard are due by Monday, August 23.
ADVOCACY
The PHTA Government Relations team monitors state and local legislation as well as rulemaking nationwide, advocating around the country and 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 and Spa News
Learn how one pool service company focused on making their online customer experience as easy as it is with other industries. One major step: adopting Podium, a customer interaction management platform that's also part of PHTA's member perks program. Pool and Spa News
Pool and spa retail stores can detect lost customers and strategize ways to win them back. INDUSTRY NEWS
The Pew Charitable Trusts
With greater awareness of deficits in the nation’s public health infrastructure since the pandemic and the Biden administration’s willingness to spend billions to improve the health and welfare of Americans, drowning prevention may finally get the attention and investment it deserves. The CDC may for the first time receive funding for drowning prevention that can be allocated to state public health agencies to save lives. Pool and Spa News
By Feras Irikat, GENESIS faculty member Clients are more involved in the design process than they have been in the past. It’s about more than the quality of the end product; it’s about the experience. AQUA Magazine
Pool houses aren’t merely functional anymore. In a post-pandemic backyard renaissance, homeowners are seeking a "Home 2.0" space where they can blend function with entertainment. Pool & Spa Marketing
The same rules for operating pools do not apply to hot tubs. Service techs must take adequate measures to keep spas clean to ensure the client’s hot tub water stays clean and safe.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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