Barrett KilmerBarrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.HomeSwimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation Funds Swim LessonsThe Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation funded swimming lessons at two Boys & Girls Clubs in Florida this summer. Each club was given $1,000 to provide swimming lessons to elementary-age children. The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County was able to provide 100 first graders with eight weeks of daily swimming lessons and water safety instruction. The Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club in Sarasota provided swimming lessons to needy children from central Sarasota and the Newtown community. A total of 42 children received swimming lessons for more than an hour a day for two weeks. “We’re thrilled with this opportunity,” said J. Mack Reid, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. “We believe that swimming is a life-saving skill, and we are so happy to help kids learn to swim. We’re grateful for the support of the Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation.” The Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that supports programs that offer swimming lessons and educate families about swimming pool safety. Visit www.pooleducationandsafety.org for more information. The foundation is allied with the Florida Swimming Pool Association.September 14, 2011HomeAtera's Chuck Reynolds Talks About The Hot Tub IndustryChuck Reynolds is an old name and face in the portable hot tub industry, having plied his trade at several manufacturers over almost three decades. These days he's heading up Phoenix-based Four Season Home Products, makers of Atera Spas.September 13, 2011BuilderGreen Power From The Big YellowOne of the greenest and most innovative new products to reach the pool and spa industry in recent years is a solar filtration pump from Lorentz, a German company that ...September 9, 2011BuilderAPSP Builders Institute To Highlight IPSPEIn an effort to meet the specific needs of advanced pool/spa builders, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) will offer its flagship educational programs prior to the 2011 Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo. Making up part of the APSP Career Institute, these programs serve as the centerpiece of the Expo’s strong lineup of educational offerings.[more]September 8, 2011HomeAquanale 2011 Lists Exhibitors OnlineWith over two months still remaining before the start of aquanale 2011, the list of exhibitors at the event is now available online at www.aquanale.com. The show will take place in Cologne, Germany, from Oct. 26-29, and about 300 exhibiting companies are expected.September 1, 2011HomeWebsite Shows Where Federal Money Is Available For Efficiency UpgradesFor some, LED lights, a high-efficiency HVAC and a recycled wall and floor coverings are just the beginning. They want to take it a step further and soak up the sun's energy, reap the wild wind. These measures are expensive, and considering the cost savings they deliver, they'll never pay for themselves whithout some sort of subsidy.August 31, 2011RetailPower Panels For Retail, Service And Building Pros To Kick Off IPSPEA series of one-hour Power Panels will be held at the 2011 Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, each targeting a segment of the spa and pool industry. The sessions are designed to offer strategies and solutions for builders, service professionals and retailers to improve their businesses.August 25, 2011BuilderBe Careful About Sharing Your Custom Pool DesignsLike any smart pool professional, Joe Vassallo is protective of his custom designs, and is loathe to lend a set of plans to a prospect out of fear that they'll take the designs ...August 18, 2011BuilderAPSP Standard Becomes Federal Law Through VGB ActThe APSP recently announced that ANSI/APSP 16, a standard for suction fittings in pools and hot tubs, was approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission July 29. The new standard will replace the ASME drain cover standard currently referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Act.August 11, 2011BuilderThe Cutting Edge Of Pool Design SoftwareNoah Nehlich is the founder and director of operations for Structure Studios, a Las Vegas firm that develops and publishes 3-D software. Here's what he and his company see ...August 10, 2011Previous PagePage 14 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.BuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeSponsored ContentAUTOMATE TO DOMINATE: Meet Your Competitive Edge
