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Tell Your Lawmakers Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance is an Essential Service

As more information on COVID-19 is being disseminated by the federal, state and local governments, there has been a push to classify industries as essential or non-essential. Those deemed as essential can continue to operate as quarantines and restrictions are put in place.

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COVID-19: Rolling With The Punches

Here are some of the messages sent to customers this week as the shutdown descended on our industry. While recognizing the difficult situation we face, they depict a pragmatic, workmanlike approach to the COVID shutdown crisis.

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John Vowels Joins Tara Manufacturing as Regional Sales Manager

Tara Manufacturing, Inc., maker of in-ground vinyl pool liners and pool safety covers, is pleased to announce that John Vowels has joined the company to represent it’s products in the Southwest. John brings his extensive pool industry knowledge and expertise to Tara Manufacturing as the Regional Sales Manager for Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

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AIS Water Receives Climate Care Certification

Australia’s leading manufacturer of chlorine generators for swimming pools, AIS Water, has received the prestigious Climate Care certification for its range of AutoChlor and EcoLine commercial pool chlorinators. The recognition demonstrates that AIS’ award winning, inline chlorine generation technology via electrolysis saves commercial pool operators time, money, energy and most importantly, water while keeping pool water safe, clear and clean.

COVID-19 Update

As the regulations surrounding COVID-19 continue to change, it is important to stay up to date with recent events in the industry.

Younger Than 40? Check Out the Wave Young Professionals Network

Although WAVE launched in 2012, 2020 is shaping up to be the program’s most productive year yet, with more social, networking and educational opportunities than ever before.

The San Diego chapter of PHTA held its first local meeting of WAVE Young Professionals Network on Aug. 1, drawing 12 participants to a bowling outing. They included: (kneeling, left to right) Matt Vedenoff, Clear Expectations Pools; Dustin Anderson, Precision Aquatics; Joey Busic, Precision Aquatics; (standing, left to right) Daniel Nicholas, Jandy; Paul Cubbison, Diamond Pool & Spa Care; Soly Thomson, Phenomepool; Dan Schreiber, H20 So Clean Pool & Spa Services; Robert Swank, Precision Aquatics; Travis Hetzner, Oreq; Donny Rocovits, Precision Aquatics; Jeff Simon, Portside Pool & Spa; and Terry Clason, Coral Pool and Spa.

IPSSA Expands Course Offerings

IPSSA has expanded its Education Fund and is now subsidizing more classes throughout the industry to lower the overall cost of education for service professionals.

CPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safety Grants

The money will assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas.

AB5 Unsettles California's Service Sector

A new law went into effect in California that reclassified hundreds of thousands of contract laborers and employees, leaving industry insiders divided.

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HASA Pool Taps Industry Expert Terry Arko

HASA Pool, Inc., a leader in liquid chlorine water treatment solutions for recreational swimming pools and spas, municipal drinking water and industrial water sanitization, formally announced that renowned industry expert Terry Arko has joined the HASA team.

NESPA Announces 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners

The Northeast Spa & Pool Association named the winners for the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards — Builders and Service Competition. The Outstanding Achievement — Builders Competition recognizes NESPA members whose installation of pools, spas, hot tubs and water features represent the best examples of the industry’s products. The Outstanding Achievement — Service Competition recognizes NESPA members whose quality of service and repairs is also paired with a high level of customer service.

After Stumbling, PHTA Corrects Course With Plans to Fine-Tune Education Programs

PHTA works to consolidate educational offerings following the merger and sets a course for the future.

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