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On Monday, PHTA and its foundation announced the expansion of Step Into Swim, an initiative committed to safe swim education, during the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Dallas, Texas. PHTA is asking its members and other industry professionals to mobilize in reaching a $500,000 fundraising goal in support of the program. Funds will enable PHTA to share its water safety messaging and resources with families across the U.S., provide professional swim instruction to those who would not otherwise have access, and tap into its robust network to support safety in the industry. Watch this video to learn more about our goals for Step Into Swim.
  
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and PHTA is sharing information about our new Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, industry apprenticeship programs improve productivity, reduce turnover, strengthen training, retain workers, and support diversity.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) provided certification courses during the conference portion of The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo).
At the 2021 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo), GENESIS® held three education courses—GENESIS® Construction School: Concrete Pools, Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas, and Color Theory and Its Application.  
  
Not quite ready to attend in-person education? That's okay! GENESIS® is hosting two virtual courses at the end of the month. D211: Elements of Design begins November 29, and C410: Advanced Pool Construction begins November 30. GENESIS® virtual courses provide you the opportunity to enhance your skills, learn from experts, and ask the necessary questions, all while being in the comfort of your home or office.
Photo: J.Brownlee Design
One of the best parts of going virtual is that the WAHC platform will remain open through January 21. Can't join us live December 7-9? Want to see two competing sessions? Missed your favorite speaker? These issues aren't issues when all of our sessions will be available on demand!

Earn up to 30 CEUs across 28 educational sessions covering topics on water and air quality, codes and standards, facility management, and employee management and aquatic programming.
 
If you currently hold one or more of the following PHTA certifications and have a 2021 expiration date, you have until December 31 to complete your recertification! 

– CBP
– CMS
– CST
– CSP
– CPI
– CHTT
– CRP

In order to maintain your status as a PHTA-certified individual, you must submit a completed recertification application along with documentation of 24 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs).
 

 

 
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MEMBERSHIP
Does a work question have you stumped? Interested to see if other pool industry professionals around the country are experiencing the same challenges as you? Have a funny or insightful anecdote that you think others would like to hear? Share all of this and much more at myPHTA, the online community exclusively for PHTA members.

 

  

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STANDARDS AND CODES
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and PHTA-4 and PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee Chairs will meet on Nov. 30. A discussion regarding storable pools in a Provisional Amendment (PA) to ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard on Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs will be held. This is an open meeting. If you are interested in attending, please email standards@phta.org.
Learn more about how copper and silver mineral sanitizers release and disperse ions into pool or spa water. A Fact Sheet written by the RWQC is now available on the Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC) Fact Sheets webpage.
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FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Forbes
A Small Business for America’s Future survey of more than 1,000 small business owners found that 74% believe investments in infrastructure and the care economy are critical to bolstering the economy. Here are five key ways the package lifts up small businesses and communities.
Inc.
According to the new "Empathy in Business" survey from EY, 90% of U.S. workers say this style of leadership leads to higher job satisfaction and 79% agree it decreases employee turnover.
Pool and Spa News
Backyard products dealers such as pool and spa firms should form business relationships with interior designers and architects. Designers are a pipeline to customers who are willing to spend on premium products.
PoolPro
Find seasonal help before you need it. October through January is prime time for recruiting for a business that has its peak in July.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Pool Magazine
The first step to ensuring a homeowner gets the outdoor environment they want is to find a credentialed pool designer. “I’m a fan of clients interviewing several people prior to picking the one. …Take your time to meet them and feel like they are really understanding what you want,” advises Feras Irikat, GENESIS® faculty member.
Pool & Spa Marketing
There are a few things retailers and service technicians should keep in mind to tailor recommendations for pool maintenance. These will help prevent unsightly conditions before they become frustrating problems or hazardous to health.
PoolPro
Do-it-yourself websites and TV shows sometimes give homeowners the misconception that they can handle any project themselves – including maintaining a swimming pool with equipment purchased off of Craigslist. Make sure your customers understand the complications that can occur.
PoolPro
Chemical manufacturers find themselves contending with another unexpected challenge in the midst of the pandemic: securing proper packaging for their products.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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