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PHTA UPDATES
We are excited to start accepting submissions for the 2023 PHTA International Awards of Excellence today! This is one of the largest, most well-renowned design competitions in the industry recognizing pool and hot tub installations. Each year, hundreds of entries showcasing beauty, creativity, and innovation are submitted by builders around the world. With unlimited national, local, and international exposure opportunities and industry recognition, the International Awards of Excellence is the one design competition you can’t afford to miss! NEW FOR 2023! All PHTA member companies receive 1 free entry. We can't wait to see your best work!
  
GENESIS® instructors Skip Phillips, Master CBP and Kate Wiseman, MLA shared their tips for integrating a pool with the landscape in the latest issue of Turf Magazine. With so many homeowners adding a pool to their outdoor space, pool contractors and landscapers have had to work more closely together than ever before. "No water vessel will look good without great landscaping," Phillips says. "The water vessel's responsibility is to reflect. If the landscaping isn't taken into consideration, the primary purpose of the pool is gone." Read the full article on pages 33-34!
In our newest PHTA Member Deep Dive, Mark Thompson of Absolute Pool & Spa Care shares his plans to create alternative employment options, support his local community, and strengthen the pool industry. To Thompson, a career in the pool industry should be seen as just as viable a career path as trades like plumbing or automotives. He believes elevating that perception is not only what the pool industry deserves but also would be good for business.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
We have a great group of pool, spa, and hot tub industry professionals already registered for the PHTA Day on the Hill, March 29-30 in Washington, DC, but there's still time for you to join us! Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard at the federal level and share your stories with your Congressional representatives. Registration closes this Friday, March 3. Don't miss out!
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Housing for both PSP/Deck Expo and the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) opened this week! We highly encourage anyone who plans to attend this year to reserve your rooms as soon as possible. Formula 1 is hosting an event in Las Vegas immediately following PSP/Deck Expo and WAHC, and we do not want you to have any difficulties booking rooms for the dates you need. Because WAHC is co-locating with PSP/Deck Expo this year, WAHC attendees receive the same discounted room rates as PSP/Deck Expo attendees. We can't wait to see you there!
Join the PHTA Midwest Chapter for their 2023 Spring Training & Expo March 6-10, loaded with something for everyone! PHTA members and non-members are all welcome. There will be PHTA certification courses for CMS, CST, CHTT, and CPO; GENESIS® C260; an evening reception; a WAVE Young Professionals Network event; and an expo. Plus, PHTA staff will be in attendance to talk about new and upcoming member benefits. See you next week in Downers Grove, IL!
California Pool & Spa Association Chair Scott Cohen invites you to the CPSA Annual Golf Tournament, Under the Sea! If you're planning to attend the Western Pool & Spa Show, come out a day early and hit the links with us. Click below to watch the video.
GENESIS® is heading to Birmingham March 20-22, just two days before the Master Pools Guild Spring Meeting! We will be offering our first step in the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) pathway, C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools. Topics covered include site analysis, structural engineering, waterproofing, and so much more. This is the last IN-PERSON GENESIS® course being offered before the busy summer season! Only a few seats remain.
GENESIS® is offering four virtual design courses this spring, all of which are required for the Expert CBP or Master CBP certifications: – D231: Color Theory and Its Application – D271: Architectural Styles – D265: Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi, Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form – D280: History of Pools and Water Features Let your design skills set you apart from the competition. Register today!
PSP/Deck Expo is accepting speaker proposals for its 2023 event, to be held November 10-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you're interested in presenting an educational seminar, submit a proposal now! The deadline for submissions is March 13. With a captive audience of pool, spa, decking, and outdoor living professionals, YOU can lead conversations on the most critical and timely industry topics. Don't miss your opportunity to share your knowledge and solidify your position as an industry thought leader. There is no better source of relevant discussions and presentations than from our own community. PSP/Deck Expo is the perfect stage to address critical topics and engage directly with the industry. YOUR perspective can elevate the conversation and reach decision-makers across the globe.
MEMBERSHIP
We’re upgrading our membership directory and we need you to make sure we have the latest and greatest in your membership profile. Please upload your logo, add a company description, and update your contact information and company rosters.
The PHTA Southern and Central Arizona Chapters have launched donation links on their respective websites to raise funds to build the Let's Pool Together Arizona website and for the lobbying activities as they relate to the drought in Arizona. Donate to the PHTA Central Arizona and/or the Southern Arizona Chapter. The PHTA Southern Arizona Chapter is proud to be a sponsor of the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week Network Mixer, taking place March 8 in Tucson. Mark your calendar for the PHTA Southern Arizona Tabletop 2023, happening December 7 in Tucson. More details will be released in the spring. The California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) attended the San Diego Chapter meeting on February 16. Javier Payan of Payan Pools, President of the San Diego Chapter, presented to event attendees. CPSA also attended the POOLCORP Contractor Summit on February 17 in Granada Hills. James and Susan Kregar staffed the CPSA/PHTA booth for that event.
Did you know that every five seconds, a homeowner turns to Angi Leads looking for a pro? We’re excited to help maximize your online presence and offer a 25% discount on Angi Leads for your first 30 days to get you started. Franchisees considering joining Angi Leads have a dedicated sales team to answer questions about the program. Call (855) 607-0127, email phtaleads@angi.com, or visit pro.homeadvisor.com/r/phta.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Mentor Match program reflects our commitment to you and your professional development. This unique online networking and career development tool helps you find, connect, and share experiences with others. Your mentor or mentee can be in the same city or on the other side of the world. Apply today to become a mentor or mentee!
STANDARDS AND CODES
In January 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on General Service Lamps. PHTA staff and members participated in a DOE public meeting regarding this Notice on February 1. PHTA is soliciting feedback from members to submit public comments prior to the March 27, 2023 deadline. Any questions can be directed to Nicholas Capezza, PHTA Program Director of Codes and External Standards, at ncapezza@phta.org. We are always looking for experts to join the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee! It's important to have a variety of perspectives, such as those from public health officials, architects, engineers, code officials, consultants, and product manufacturers. We review SCC applications on a rolling basis, so fill one out whenever you're ready.
ADVOCACY
Last week, members of the Texas Pool & Spa Coalition (TPSC) visited to the Texas Capitol in Austin. They met with elected officials to talk about a variety of topics important to our industry, such as drought and water restrictions. Pictured (L-R) are TPSC leaders Andrew Ragland, Rick Hagan, and Addam Barrow; PHTA Board Chair Charlie Claffey; and PHTA Director of Government Relations Jason Davidson.
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
There are common skills that all entrepreneurs need no matter their field, and they can take easy steps to improve those skills. INDUSTRY NEWS
Lyon Financial, the industry's leading source of pool financing, is proud to welcome back Judy Vargas. She will rejoin the Lyon Financial team as Regional Sales Manager. A 20-year proven professional in lending, Judy has put her commercial real estate property sales on hold to return to Lyon and provide the local, first-class service that contractors deserve.
Pool Pro Magazine
During the pandemic, there was a massive chlorine shortage that sent prices soaring, but it was more than a fire and resulting disruptions that caused the shortage. UPCOMING EVENTS
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C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools
