Hot Tub Industry Growth Initiative Underway
The APSP Hot Tub Council issued a press release last week following a meeting in Atlantic City announcing that it has engaged Hasan + Co. to assist in the search for a new advertising agency, and Harrison Group to conduct preliminary market research to support the campaign’s launch. Market research results will be shared with, and the advertising agency selected by, campaign contributors during the March 26, 2008 industry-wide meeting being held at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA. Contact Lauren Stack for meeting details.
Feb. 15: Deadline to Submit Expo Course Proposals
Remember to submit your course proposal for this year’s Expo to Hanley Wood by February 15. This year’s combined megashow—the new International Pool | Spa | Patio (PSP) Expo—will be held November 18-20, 2008, in Las Vegas.
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Upcoming Trade Shows
February and March are busy trade show months. Make plans to attend one or all of the following exciting trade shows and conferences:
National Plasterers Council (NPC) National Conference
The 2008 International Builders’ Show & nextBUILD™
Florida Pool & Spa Show
Southwest Pool & Spa Show
Advanced Pool Builder Training at Southwest Pool & Spa Show
Do you ever wonder how great leaders make the companies that they lead more successful than their competitors? Are they better tradesmen? Do they have more experienced sales people? Are they more committed to performance and results? To get answers to these questions and the challenges that keep you awake at night, make plans now to attend the Advanced Pool Builder program on March 5-6 at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show in Houston, Texas, or visit www.swpoolandspashow.com. MORE.
Outline Approved for 2-Day Course to Certify Hot Tub Service Technicians
The APSP Hot Tub Service Task Force voted at its January 28 meeting in Atlantic City to approve the outline of a new certification course for hot tub service technicians. The course outline, which is based on the APSP Hot Tub Technician Manual, is for a two-day course. The intent of the course is for students to understand customer service and safety, to know the core concepts of hot water chemistry and electricity, and to know the fundamentals of hot tub equipment and control systems. The goal is to have a course ready to be delivered by the end of 2008.
The APSP Hot Tub Technician Manual is already available for purchase. To order your copy, contact Member Services at memberservices@APSP.org or 703.838.0083, ext. 301. MORE.
APSP and NPIRC to Partner on Hot Tub Research; Funds Sought
The National Pool Industry Research Center, in partnership with California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) has submitted a proposal to APSP to build a chamber to test the energy efficiency of hot tubs/spas. Phase I of the research at Cal Poly is to clarify the California Title 20 Regulation. Phase II is to develop the new APSP-14 standard on spa energy efficiency. If you support the industry’s need to have a comprehensive energy standard, to be developed by the industry and approved by ANSI for subsequent possible state-by-state adoption, then you need to contribute to the NPIRC program. See who the leaders are and join with them to protect your industry! MORE
Register for National Drowning Prevention Alliance Symposium by Feb. 15 and Save
Online registration for the NDPA’s 7th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium is now active. Full details: www.NDPA.org. Click here for online registration. MORE.
NSPF Announces French CPO® Handbook
The National Swimming Pool Foundation® announces the availability of the Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook for French speakers. The Guide de l’exploitant certifié de piscine/spa® is the first French translation of this highly successful handbook. Orders may be placed online at www.nspf.org, by fax to 011-719-540-2787, or by telephone at 011-719-540-9119. For details, contact Margaret Smith.
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