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PHTA UPDATES
Tune in to the Tokyo Olympics all week to hear commentator Rowdy Gaines, PHTA Vice President of Partnerships & Development, during the swimming competitions. Gaines won three gold medals at the 1980 Olympics and has been commentating at the Olympics for NBC since 1992. His enthusiasm for the sport will keep you riveted to your TV!
   You have ONE MONTH LEFT to nominate yourself or someone you know as the best of the best in our industry. PHTA Awards include: —Builder of the Year —Service Professional of the Year —Retailer of the Year —Young Professional of the Year —Chapter of the Year —PHTA Fellow The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 27.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
 It has been well over a year since the pandemic changed the way we do business. Zoom became our preferred method of communication, travel consisted of walking from your kitchen to the backyard, and our vocabulary increased with concepts like asynchronous learning and social distancing. Through all of this upheaval, the pool and hot tub industries experienced historic growth—which has increased the need for certified operators, water safety education, and an understanding of public health and safety issues related to pool ownership. It is within this landscape that PHTA is hosting the 18th World Aquatic Health Conference in person on October 13-15 in Houston, TX! With our first in-person meeting of the year, PHTA is pulling out all the stops to make sure you have plenty of opportunities to spend time with longtime friends and meet new people who share your passions. More than ever before, WAHC 2021 will be a celebration of what our industry has achieved over the past year and how we will continue to evolve and grow.  PHTA is offering four of our most in-demand certification courses during PSP/Deck Expo, November 13-18 in Dallas, TX: —Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) —Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT) —Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) —Certified Service Technician (CST) Certified professionals have a proven skillset and have shown a broad knowledge of their specialty. Certification reflects a deep personal commitment and a sense of accountability, inspiring credibility and confidence in the individual's professional knowledge.
The NDPA is excited to invite you to their new event, The Drowning Prevention Symposium. The new symposium will take place September 13-14 in San Diego, CA, and virtually via NDPA.org. The symposium is designed to enhance networking, collaboration, and better unify water safety efforts. PHTA members get a 25% discount on registration by using the code NDPA25Fall in the coupon code box.
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: —The Stuff Left by Algae?
—PHTA Awards Throughout the year, we have been featuring PHTA members in our newsletter. We're always eager to "meet" more of you! If you would like to be featured in an upcoming newsletter and on the PHTA website, please contact Amy Willer, PHTA Communications & Marketing Manager.
ADVOCACY
The PHTA Government Relations (GR) 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. PHTA GR was actively engaged in 22 states from January 1, 2021 until July 5, 2021, and remains actively involved in California, monitoring legislation introduced daily in collaboration with the California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA). In Massachusetts, PHTA secured sponsorship for HB 424, which requires the Board of Building Regulations & Standards to adopt a swimming pool construction and installation work license and a swimming pool maintenance, service, and repair work license. PHTA is also engaged in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, advocating for current legislation that would adopt the APSP-14 Standard. The following are a few highlights from the past week:
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
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A recent poll shows an equal number of small businesses say they are either more optimistic or more pessimistic about hiring prospects. Only one-third of small businesses report they have actively recruited or interviewed new workers this year, citing difficulty in finding talent with the right combination of skills and experience. Business News Daily
Learn about five smart strategies that small businesses can use to recruit talent. INDUSTRY NEWS
We are sad to announce the passing of Wally James. He was one of the first people to take the CPO Instructor Course in 1985. He transformed the waterpark industry, particularly from a safety standpoint. Wally was a legal and risk management consultant and waterpark facility inspector, among many other roles he served in our industry and beyond. We send our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be very missed.
In July 2001, amidst a thriving economy and a longing desire to take control of his own destiny in business, Joseph Michael Vassallo parlayed his 13 years’ experience in the pool industry to open Paragon Pools, a custom in-ground pool and spa design and construction company. Twenty years later, Paragon Pools’ list of accomplishments has even surpassed its founder’s expectations.
Congratulations to the 5 PHTA members who topped Forbes' Best Pool Installation Companies Of 2021 list! —Anthony & Sylvan —River Pools and Spas —California Pools —Premier Pools & Spas —Blue Haven Pools & Spas We're proud to have you as members!
Launched in 2020 as a way to boost awareness of the hard work aquatics facilities and lifeguards do to offer recreation and exercise to a pandemic-weary public, Ellis & Associates (E&A) celebrates the second annual International Lifeguard Appreciation Day with a new contest.
Yahoo! News
Spending on residential pools went up significantly in 2020 during the pandemic, but the rise in demand for pools and hot tubs has been growing for years thanks to decades-long trends. Aquatics International
Whether you’re updating a decades-old center or sprucing one up to better serve the community, consider these often-overlooked tips to meet the needs of both clientele and employees. Pool and Spa News
Builders and designers are creating increasingly attractive and easy-to-use pools and spas, but what about water quality? Chemical automation is key and also helps reduce liability for builders and service companies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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