PHTA is currently seeking council and committee volunteers for the next leadership year. We need you to help us brainstorm ideas, make plans, and develop programs. These volunteer-led efforts are essential to the pool and hot tub industry, and any PHTA member interested in serving the industry is encouraged to apply. The application deadline is June 15. Volunteer terms begin November 2022.

There are many reasons to submit your best work for the PHTA Awards of Excellence, but here are the top five:

– Build credibility
– New business marketing
– Industry recognition
– Year-round publicity
– International prestige

Don't wait until it's too late! The online submission portal is open NOW! Submit your projects by July 1.

PHTA is now accepting nominations for a new award, Volunteer of the Year. The PHTA Volunteer of the Year is bestowed upon one prominent individual who has made distinguished contributions that raise professionalism in the aquatic community through their volunteering with PHTA. Nominees for Volunteer of the Year are reviewed based on their contributions to PHTA and the industry. Know a dedicated volunteer? Complete and return the Nomination Form by June 15.

PHTA is looking for committed individuals to guide the organization through today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. We are seeking nominees for the PHTA Board of Directors. Whether you’re nominating yourself or a colleague, having a strong board that represents the different segments of our industry is key to our long-term success and advancing the industry. Download the Nominee Packet to learn more about the role our board plays, and fill out the Nomination Form by June 1.

Some states have state appliance regulations and codes addressing energy efficiency. PHTA advocates for the adoption of national codes and PHTA standards when addressing energy efficiency at the state level. This includes advocating for the adoption of the APSP-14 Standard for Portable Spa Energy Efficiency. Take a look at this map to see if your state has portable spa energy efficiency requirements, and if so, which one.

GENESIS® is offering three virtual design courses next month, and all three are required courses for moving up the Certified Pool Builder & Design Professional Pathway. D231: Color Theory and Its Application is a core course for Expert CBP, while D265: Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi, Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form and D280: History of Pools and Water Features are core courses for Master CBP. Register for one or more today!

PHTA has partnered with Hotel Engine to offer members discounted rates on hotel stays and services. Members save up to 60% off of corporate hotel rates, get intuitive search and filtering for intelligent booking, enjoy time-saving expense tracking tools and available direct bill and booking management tools, gain access 24/7 to U.S.-based customer support, and get it all without contracts, annual fees, or minimums. For more information, visit www.hotelengine.com or contact Brett Power at power@unapurchasing.com or (816) 668-0386.

PHTA is looking for seasoned industry professionals who want to give back to the industry by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice with another PHTA member through our unique, members-only mentoring program. Your level of commitment is in your hands – you can select your start and end dates, identify how many mentees you’d like to accept, and approve or decline requests from prospective mentees. View our Mentor Toolkit to learn more.

Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week in the myPHTA Online Community, the newest discussion is about:
– Selling Routes / Business

PHTA has issued a call for participation on the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) to develop a revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs that is the Drain Cover Standard referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA).

All stakeholders, including drain cover manufacturers, certifying bodies, pool designers, public health and building code officials, local municipalities, pool and spa operators, and service companies, are invited to apply for the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee. 

The Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant is a $5,000 grant that honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas, and waterparks through educational, safety, operational, and technical programs. The grant is given in the memory of Dr. Robert Neil Lowry, a long-time member of PHTA and Recreational Water Quality (RWQC) Committee, who influenced the pool and spa industry. For over 25 years, Dr. Lowry shared his industry expertise as a consultant to the government and private industry.

Nomination forms are due by August 12!

Check out the latest decarb action that your local city or county council considered this past week. Please see the latest report to find out what has been happening in cities and counties nationwide so far in 2022 (attached in this email 2022 Decarb Report)

PHTA has a draft city/county decarbonization letter to assist you with advocacy to your local municipal and county council meetings to request reconsideration of a ban or ask for exemption from a ban under consideration for natural gas. The letter is formatted as a Microsoft Word document that you can easily repurpose and modify specific to your local municipal or county council.

Inc.
The Federal Reserve will act to curb the recent inflationary surge, but as always this is liable to be both good and bad for small businesses.

Harvard Business Review
When the CEO of a public company starts to show impaired performance, their board will usher them out. But what happens when it’s a privately owned enterprise?

AllBusiness
If you’re running a business that relies on products and services impacted by global supply chain issues, it’s important to find solutions that help keep your operations running smoothly.

Pools should be a place of joy, relaxation, play and connection. A connected pool gives pool owners more time to relax and connect with others. And the Pentair Home app makes it happen.

The Pentair Home app is a pool owner’s gateway to a smart pool. From pumps to cleaners, lights to water chemistry, easy pool control is just a tap away. The app is designed to make taking care of a pool easy. Pool owners can monitor and optimize their pool water using the Home app and the suite of connected Pentair products, including:

– ChemCheck® Water Quality Monitoring System: Constantly monitor pool water chemistry and receive notifications directly to a smart device through the Pentair Home app if attention is needed.
– IntelliConnect® Pool Control and Monitoring System: Control up to five pool products including pumps, filtration, lights and sanitation equipment.
– Prowler® 930W Robotic Cleaner: Customize a cleaning schedule and spot clean as needed to make sure the pool shines at the optimal time.
– Color Sync™ Controller for Pentair Color LED Pool Lights: Toggle between color modes and moods on an automated schedule for a fast, simple way to captivate the eyes and stir the senses.
– IntelliSync® Pool Pump Control & Monitoring System: Control a pump’s performance and receive 24/7 equipment monitoring to help reduce household energy costs by varying pump speed appropriately.

Learn more about the power of connected products and what the Pentair Home app has to offer pool owners by visiting Pentair.com/connectedpool.

The 19th Annual Float Like A Duck™, a water safety public awareness campaign produced by Paragon Pools, is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA Outdoor Water Park, 4141 Meadows Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada. Duckie, the official water safety mascot, invites the public to join him for an afternoon of fun and informative activities. The event that kicks off the summer pool season is FREE and open to the public.

Bob Vila
Congratulations to the six PHTA members who were named the Best Pool Installation Companies of 2022 by Bob Vila.

AQUA
Hal Denbar, founder of Patriot Pool and Spa in Austin, TX discusses his journey as a manager, finding the right person for each role, and helping people feel confident in their job.

PoolPro
Great Valley Pool Service, located in Frazer, PA, celebrates 30 years of success and hard work from its beginnings as a small business run from a garage to its present-day status as one of the largest service companies in its area.

PoolPro
A recent Austin, TX ordinance allows pool builders to use third-party inspectors on their projects. Are other municipalities following suit to relieve the backlog?