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PHTA UPDATES
PHTA has created an informational flyer about the trichlor shortage that includes background on the issue and suggestions for how to keep pools healthy and safe. This flyer can be used as a "customer communications tool" to share with your customers. There is space on the flyer for you to add your company logo and contact information.
  
Join Sabeena Hickman, PHTA President & CEO, and Olympian Rowdy Gaines, PHTA Vice President of Partnerships & Development, as they explore the importance of swimming and creating 1 million more swimmers through the Step Into Swim initiative. Our first episode aired this week! Rowdy speaks to Cammile Adams, who competed in the 200-meter butterfly event at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Cammile discusses how her fame at an early age shaped her life today as the owner of SafeSplash Swim Schools in the Houston area, where she continues to focus on creating safe, happy, and confident lifelong swimmers. The Step Into Swim Podcast is available on the PHTA website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
The PHTA Board of Directors recently committed to donating $500,000 to Step Into Swim, PHTA's drowning prevention initiative. One hundred percent of these funds will go straight to learn-to-swim programs that have applied for Step Into Swim grants in recent years. By distributing the money in this way, the Board of Directors is immediately making an impact on saving lives through the gift of swim lessons.
PHTA volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Our volunteers help PHTA and the industry as a whole by sharing great ideas, making plans, and developing programs. We are looking for volunteers for both councils and committees for the next leadership year. Terms begin November 2021. If you are ready to offer up your expertise and make a difference in the industry, apply now! The deadline is June 15. For more information or to submit your application via email, please contact Amy Cannon, PHTA's Director of Councils & Chapters.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Join us next Wednesday, May 19, for the PHTA May webinar: Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses. This webinar is free for members when using the discount code MEMBER at registration. During this session, we will examine pathogens responsible for disease outbreaks and how to combat them. We'll review the advantages and disadvantages of different disinfectants, along with the recommendations in the ANSI/APSP-11 standard.
Now more than ever, we know plans can change, but we hope to see you in Dallas this November for the PSP/Deck Expo. When making your travel plans, be sure to book with onPeak, the official hotel provider of PSP/Deck Expo 2021. Take advantage of deep discounts, avoid booking fees, and earn points toward your hotel rewards program when you stay at an official hotel. Explore the variety of hotels conveniently located near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas and book today!
C201 GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools encompasses all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Looking for a reason to take the course? Katie Oliver of GW Oliver Construction in Baton Rouge, LA, says, "The intelligence and experience of all of the speakers and instructors was top notch. It is always nice to be around other industry professionals who are making it a priority to better themselves, their companies, and the industry as a whole." Registration ends soon! Class begins next Monday, May 17.
Zac Miller of Spartan Pool & Patio in Norman, OK, says of D231: Color Theory and Its Application: "This class exceeded all of my expectations. Most importantly, Feras's passion for color theory is absolutely infectious, even over a Zoom meeting. I learned way more than I thought I would or could about color theory and felt great." Meet instructor Feras Irikat by registering for D231 and find out for yourself! Class begins June 8.
MEMBERSHIP
PHTA members now have access to exclusive members-only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Save up to 75% off the officedepot.com regular prices on our Best Value List of preferred products with free delivery on qualifying orders of $50 or more. Members are also eligible for free next-day delivery and low costs on printing and photocopying. Click here to start saving.
Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week on the myPHTA Online Community, the newest discussions are about:
Join these discussions and more at my.PHTA.org.
STANDARDS AND CODES
The PHTA Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC) offers a $5,000 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to recognize outstanding contributions and programs of public health officials or departments that advance safer and healthier use of recreational water in pools, spas, and waterparks. An award presentation will be held on July 15 during the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 2021 Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition. The application deadline is next Friday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
ADVOCACY
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Forbes
To start, you’re not too small to be targeted. Security is a major investment for small businesses, and it remains critically important as cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency. Inc.
Research shows growing your own talent works: increased productivity, greater employee buy-in, and better retention rates. PoolPro Magazine
When a repair or touch-up needs to happen in a customer’s pool, service pros must plan and prepare – not only in terms of tools and materials, but also in looking and staying professional. The New York Times
Employers are debating whether or not to require their employees to get the COVID vaccine. More vaccinations would protect others and bring us closer to herd immunity, but employers could face backlash and even litigation. For now, most employers are hoping that encouragement—not requirement—will be enough. INDUSTRY NEWS
The increase in materials pricing is a key topic of conversation in the construction industry. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the price of lumber has increased by more than 180% since last spring, and CNN recently announced that steel prices are sitting at a record high that is nearly triple the 20-year average. Couple that with an industry that has seen a surge of demand in the past year, and you’ve got a perfect storm facing pool builders across the country. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says that 71% of all contractors are experiencing at least one product shortage, with top reported material shortages in wood/lumber, steel, and pipe/PVC. And, unfortunately, experts don’t expect the pricing in these materials to drop anytime soon. PHTA suggests that builders proactively address these issues with their customers:
Join the conversation on my.PHTA.org and let us know about ways you are letting your customers know about these issues. PoolPro Magazine
When Winter Storm Uri hit Texas in February, it had been 72 years since the Dallas area saw minus 2 degrees. PoolPro magazine talks to three pool companies about what they and their customers experienced and the aftermath. Pool and Spa News
Many things can cause inaccurate water test results. Read on for a breakdown of common causes and how to compensate for them in your readings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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C201 GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools
