PHTA is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 PHTA Chairman's Award. This is a new award developed by PHTA Chairman Charlie Claffey and the PHTA Board of Directors, and is given to individuals who are leading the way and making amazing contributions to the pool, spa, and hot tub industry as a whole.

This year's Chairman's Award winners are:
– Steve Barnes, AquaStar Pool Products
– Jim Egan, LaMotte
– Ken Gregory, Pentair
– Jody O'Grady, Taylor Water Technologies LLC

PHTA had a big advocacy win last month! Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed AB8646 into law on November 23, creating a path for spa and hot tub owners to safely meet state barrier requirements through the use of ASTM 1346 compliant safety covers. This is the same requirement as found in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and the next edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. PHTA, the International Hot Tub Association (IHTA), and the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA) played an integral role in the passing of this law.

If you missed last week's webinar on the 2022 midterm election results and how it will impact the pool, spa, and hot tub industry, the recording and accompanying PowerPoint presentation are now available to watch and download. This webinar is available to PHTA members only and features analysis from PHTA's Federal/Congressional lobbyists, DCLRS. We hope you'll tune in!

Join the California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) today at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) for the next webinar in their monthly series. John Norwood from CPSA's government relations team will be leading the discussion on why lobbying is important, how to get involved in your own jurisdiction when new legislation is being proposed, and what CPSA is doing at the state and local levels to stop the passing of legislation that can harm the industry. There's still time to register!

A PHTA member exclusive! Join a cohort of pool, spa, and hot tub industry leaders this January for the PHTA Leadership Certificate Program Powered by Cornell University. This virtual, on-demand education will teach you how to create a high-functioning team, determine current workforce needs, develop negotiation skills, respond decisively in challenging situations, and so much more. There are only 15 seats remaining for each track! Register today.

Is your PHTA certification up for renewal at the end of 2022? Applying for recertification takes just four simple steps:
1. Complete the appropriate recertification form for CBP/Advanced CBP/Expert CBP/Master CBP or CMS/CST/CHTT/CSP/CPI. For information on CRP, email certification@phta.org.
2. Provide documentation to show 24 continuing education hours have been acquired.
3. Submit these items with the recertification fee.
4. Receive a certificate for an additional three years. (Note: Applications received without all 24 continuing education hours will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.)

We're kicking off 2023 with education and events at the Pool & Spa Show, powered by NESPA! From January 22-26, PHTA and GENESIS® will be in Atlantic City. If you're looking for pre-conference education, we have three options:
– PHTA | ICC Present the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
– C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools
– GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi, Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form

Plus, be sure to stop by and say hello to us at Booth #2355. We look forward to seeing you there!

GENESIS® will be at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show in Houston, TX, this February. We're offering two pre-conference courses: E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas and D231: Color Theory & Its Application. If you're looking to earn your Advanced CBP or Expert CBP certifications, take advantage of these course offerings! Both are required core courses.

Please take a moment to check that your staff roster is up to date in your PHTA membership account! We want to make sure that all of your staff are taking advantage of the member benefits that extend to your entire company. By updating your roster with correct email addresses, your employees will receive information about key benefits and important notifications.

PHTA’s new retirement solution will provide you with access to one of the most efficient 401(k) programs in the industry. By joining our program, you’ll save valuable time, pay reasonable costs, and reduce many of the fiduciary risks involved with managing a retirement program. Get started today! Contact Venture Pacific Financial Services Managing Director Brian Brummell at bbrummel@vpisfinancial.com or (949) 421-3532.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Mentor Match program reflects our commitment to you and your professional development. This unique online networking and career development tool helps you find, connect, and share experiences with others. Your mentor or mentee can be in the same city or on the other side of the world. Apply today to become a mentor or mentee!

PHTA is pleased to announce the publication of the reaffirmed ANSI/APSP/ICC-4 2012 (R2022) American National Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools and ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 (R2022) American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. Electronic PDF versions of these standards can now be purchased from the PHTA Online Store. Reaffirmed standards do not contain any substantive changes from the previous edition. For more information, contact standards@phta.org.

Get the latest news on our advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, and find out ways you can get involved. Plus, get legislative alerts when there's an upcoming event or action item in your area.

PHTA Strategic Partner Raypak wants you to know that their Crosswind side discharge pool and spa heaters come with a standard Cool Mode feature. As a homeowner or pool professional, extending your swim season on those too-hot-to-swim days can be a problem! A typical pool heater allows you to swim later in the season by keeping your pool water warm, but with our Cool Mode design, you can reverse the heating process by pulling unwanted heat out of your pool. This way, you can enjoy cooler water on hotter days. Accessing Cool Mode is as easy as unlocking the screen and changing the mode from HEAT to COOL. You can also set your Crosswind heater to AUTO mode to automatically adjust and control your pool to the desired temperature set point.

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