Industry Currents Mach 12
Strong APSP Presence in Canada’s Pool & Spa Marketing Magazine
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals® and the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada continue to promote a strengthening of ties with the Canadian pool and spa industry. Five separate articles ran in the January 2008 edition of Pool & Spa Marketing in which APSP mention reflects a mutual receptiveness to an expanding information exchange. Topics covered include the:
APSP Signs Agreement with the International Code Council
As reported last week, APSP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Code Council (ICC) to cooperate and work jointly in a number of areas of mutual benefit and interest including standards development, research, education, marketing, and communications. The agreement was signed during the recent ICC code hearings in Palm Springs, California. The International Code Council is an influential nonprofit organization that publishes national model construction codes that are adopted by most U.S. cities, counties, and states.
Click here to view the press release announcing the MOU.
Article by Copley News Service: Hot Tubs Are Among Greatest Inventions
A recent article titled “Bubble, Bubble—Hot Tub Can Be a Refreshing Addition to Your Yard” written by Copley News Service, a news wire and features syndicate, positioned hot tubs as one of humanity’s all-time greatest inventions. Copley News Service approached Gibbs & Soell to find a reputable dealer to give advice on purchasing a hot tub. As a result, Alice Cunningham of Olympic Hot Tub Company got extremely favorable recognition in an article that has already received local coverage by 10 newspapers around the Washington state area, and has the opportunity to be picked up by national newspapers across the country.
To view the entire article, click here.
Hot Tub Industry Meeting March 26!
On March 26, 2008 a landmark meeting for the hot tub industry growth initiative is ready to take place in Alexandria, VA. All contributors to the start-up campaign are urged to be at the meeting as the agenda is packed with information for, and decision making by, you! Don’t miss it!
APSP Meetings, March 25-29
APSP Board, Council, and Committee members, we look forward to welcoming you to Alexandria, Virginia. Here is the meeting and event schedule for March 25-29, 2008:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
3 p.m.-evening: Executive Committee, APSP Offices in Alexandria
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
7 a.m.-6 p.m.: Hot Tub Growth Initiative, Westin Alexandria Hotel, Edison D
8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Builders Council, APSP Offices
(9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Commercial Council, Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel,
Palm Springs, California)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Board of Directors, APSP Offices
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Chairman’s Reception, Westin Alexandria Hotel, Bell
Friday, March 28, 2008
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Board of Directors, APSP Offices
Saturday, March 29, 2008
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Retailers Council, APSP Offices
8 a.m.-12 noon: Service Education Committee, APSP Offices
1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Service Council, APSP Offices
Visit http://www.apsp.org/55/index.aspx for updated APSP meetings and events.
Chesapeake Chapter Hosts Successful Inspectors’ Night in Maryland
The APSP Chesapeake Chapter held a successful Meet the Inspectors Night recently with over 60 people in attendance, including seven state and county health officials. Guest speakers included APSP Technical Committee Chairman Steve Barnes of Pentair Water Pool & Spa, Inc. and APSP Senior Technical Director Carvin DiGiovanni, who spoke about how the new Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act will affect the pool and spa industry. MORE
Sign up Now for APSP Classes, Exams, and Correspondence Courses
If you or your employees need training or certification, review the APSP Education Calendar now to make your educational plans. For service technicians, APSP offers TECH I and TECH II classes, the TECH I Correspondence Course for those who prefer a mail-in study program, the Service Proficiency Exam for those who would like to “skip” TECH I, and the CSP Certified Service Prof essional® Exam. For pool and spa builders, we offer the Building Professional I class, the Building Professional I Correspondence Course, the CBP Certified Building Professional® Exam, and an Advanced Builder Program. For more details, contact Bird Dawson.
Look for AQ Magazine in Your Mailbox
APSP Quarterly (AQ), our new magazine, was launched at the EXPO. The second issue of AQ—dated Spring 2008 and featuring the "Imagination" theme—is coming soon to a mailbox near you!
Want to advertise in AQ? Click here for the media kit, or contact Jason White at 770.810.6970 or Jawhite@naylor.com.
Interested in contributing an article to AQ? Click here for the guidelines. MORE