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A publication of the Florida Swimming Pool Association / www.FloridaPoolPro.comSeptember 2017

40th Anniversary of the FSPA Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet

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Treasurer Jim Bingold

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SecretaryDavid Pruette

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40th anniversary of the FSPA Swim MeetPresident’s Column

Are you connected?Executive Director’s Column

CE requirements have changed

It’s heater time again

Temporary labor can lead to long-term consequencesInsurance Article

Input needed on DEP Rule 62B-34

Celebrating our members

ENERGY Star

Thank you to July PIPAC contributors

Chapter News

FSPA Design Award tips

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All FSPA members are welcome to attend state Board of Directors Meetings. If you would like more information or need to RSVP visit www.FloridaPoolPro.com/board-sept or call 800-548-6774.

September 15-16Board of Directors Meeting

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40th anniversary of the FSPA Swim Meet

More than 1,200 athletes from nearly 70 Florida high schools will compete during the 40th FSPA High School Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet. This meet was started many years ago in the FSPA Central Florida Chapter. The meet grew and grew and at one point had nearly 2,000 students involved in the two-day event. It was held at the YMCA on I-Drive for many years and recently moved to the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart.

This year we are expecting around 1,200 to compete in the developmental and invitational meet. The developmental portion of the meet is for any swimmer while the invitational is for those with qualifying times fast enough to participate.

Thank you to the many FSPA member companies sponsoring the event, many who have been doing so for years. These companies will be recognized in the October issue.

Volunteers are still needed to time the swimmers in case the touchpads in the pool fail to properly record their time. Each FSPA chapter is required to provide volunteers so support your chapter and these athletes by spending some time on the pool deck. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and are welcome in the hospitality room for food and drinks. You can see volunteer times and register to volunteer through a link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

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Are you connected?As an employee of the FSPA for more than 16 years, I’ve

seen the evolution of our member communications. When I began in March of 2001 as communications manager, one of my first priorities was to launch a website for the association. Seems a little crazy to think about these days, but at the time it was the “hot new thing.” Since then we’ve re-launched the association website several times, including separating the consumer information from industry information.

The newsletter has seen lots of changes as well, from a black and white tabloid style newspaper to the magazine format today. And in the past year we added an electronic version sent out simultaneously which has live links for additional interactivity.

Two years ago we made the decision to revise the public relations position to have the majority of their responsibility be social media. This evolution of the position has improved our engagement with members and allowed FSPA be present in our members’ lives every day. FSPA also launched an online community where members can ask questions, share information, or even sell and trade equipment and materials.

Our newest staffing progression is in support of the chapters who utilize a coordinator based in Sarasota. A third person has been added to the Chapter Service Team, Kayleigh Smith, and she will focus on the chapter social media and member data. Presently she is connecting local chapter members with the chapter’s Facebook page and next will work closely with the local boards to develop a social media calendar. She will also be creating strong prospect lists of target members and improving the current data we have for all members. This is all with the goal of connecting more quickly and efficiently with the industry.

Are you connected with FSPA’s Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn and your local chapter Facebook? Are you engaged in the online community? Do you read the emails we send? This is the way FSPA communicates with our industry to provide updates and news. Take a minute to connect and share something! You never know what you will find on Facebook, and it may even improve the ROI on your FSPA membership.



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Find this photo on FSPA Connect, the online community (community.floridapoolpro.com), and comment with what you think the previous “pool guy” would say to explain what they did in the photo.

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CE requirements have changed

Effective July 19, 2017, 61G4-18.001 Pool Electrical Continuing Education Rule requires one hour of continuing education on the topic of Pool Electrical. The CE requirement is included in the 14 hours currently required, nothing additional. The requirement for one hour of pool electrical will begin when the individual’s license renewal cycle begins for all registered and certified contractors in

the following categories: Commercial pool/spa, residential pool/spa, swimming pool/spa servicing, or residential pool/spa servicing specialty.

61G4-18.001(2)Of the fourteen (14) hours, one (1) hour shall be required in each of the following topics:

(a) Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or the Board;

(b) Workplace safety; (c) Business practices; (d) Workers’ compensation; and (e) Laws and rules regulating the construction industry;(f) Wind mitigation methodologies, if license is held in the following category:

General, Building, Residential, Roofing, Speciality Structure, or Glass and Glazing.

(g) Pool electrical requirements, if license is held in the following category: Commercial pool/spa, Residential pool/spa, Swimming pool/spa servicing, or Residential pool/spa servicing specialty.

The remaining hours may include any of the aforementioned subject matter or general topics as defined hereinafter.

FSPA is prepared to submit new courses to the CILB, for approval, that will meet the pool electrical requirement as soon as the new course submission application is available.

If you have any questions regarding this rule, you can email Mary at [email protected] or call the office at 941-952-9293.

By Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Government Relations Consultant / [email protected]




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That time of year is fast approaching, heating season will be here in no time. This long hot summer will fade away as the first cold front comes down and the snowbirds will start flocking south again wanting their pools and spas heated when they arrive. If your company works on heaters, it is time to get your service department in order and your technicians trained.

First things first your company must have a Florida CPC or county RP license to install or reinstall any heater or any other pool equipment. Second, if you work on LP gas heaters you must have a state license to work on LP equipment, and if you work on natural gas equipment, several counties require licensing. Last but not least, if your company works on heat pumps your technician must have the proper EPA certification to hook up to or work on the refrigeration system. If you are not licensed and do not have the proper

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certifications, do not work on the equipment. If that piece of equipment fails, your insurer will not cover you for any damages and you and your company, along with the technician who did the work, can and will be held personally liable for any damages. So the bottom line is to get the proper licensing and training and life will be good.

The manufacturers have their training classes starting in September. Check with your local factory representative or go to their website and get your technicians signed up as class space is usually limited and fills up fast. If you work on LP gas heaters, the Florida Department of Agriculture will be able to let you know if a gas safety class will be held near you. The FSPA will have the EPA certification exam prep and exam at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo in February along with the LP gas exam prep. I thank Mary Anderson at the FSPA state office for all her hard work in putting this together.

As you know, the pool industry and the air conditioning industry have been in a battle over heat pumps regarding who can work on them and install them. Under a pool contractor’s scope of work, we are allowed to do both. Many pool company owners are unaware that they can work on the refrigeration portion of the heater as long as the technician doing the work has the proper EPA certification. The company does not need to be licensed in air conditioning for the work to be done. An air conditioning contractor is only allowed to work on the refrigeration portion and cannot work on any portion of the pool plumbing, this incudes disconnecting the heater even at the unions or replacing the heater even if it is the same model. This being said, several of the heat pump manufacturers do not let pool companies work on their heat pumps even if the techs have the proper certification. They only allow air conditioning contractors to do this work which gives the AC industry a leg to stand on in their quest to sell and install pool heat pumps. I strongly urge all companies to get their technicians EPA certified and trained by the manufacturers or local VO-TEC or technical school so our industry can gain their trust and let us do the work instead of our competition.

The EPA Section 608 Prep and exam will take place at the 2018 Expo on Thursday, February 8, 2018. The exam prep will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Attendees will return for the exam at 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Attendees will register for the course on the 2018 Everything Under the


Input needed on DEP Rule 62B-34

The Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to amend Chapter 62B-34, F.A.C., to adopt General Permits for swimming pools associated with single-family homes.

Amendments to the rules will also add a definition of “registered professional,” amend the application fee schedule to include General Permits, add general conditions applicable to all General

Permits, create a new General Permit for certain minor structures, and clarify existing siting criteria for major structures.

I am looking for your input on this rule. A link to view the preliminary draft can be found at www.FloridaPoolPro.com/statutes. Email [email protected] with your feedback.

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Sunsm Expo website, www.UnderTheSunExpo.com. The cost of the exam prep will be $99 and registration will open in October. There is a study book that each student needs to order prior to the exam, so they have time to study. Attendees will need to purchase the book at least three weeks prior to the class date to give themselves enough time to study and then bring it to the exam prep. The cost of the EPA Preparation book is $14.58+shipping and it can be ordered online or by calling the supplier. The size is limited to 35 students and the cutoff for registration will be January 18, 2018.

So to sum it all up, get your guys trained and certified, knowledge is power and with the proper training your customers will have confidence in your company and your technicians and our industry will look more professional.

*The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the FSPA. Please confirm the work permissible under your license.

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Temporary labor can lead to long-term consequences

Like many businesses, from time to time your company may use workers from a temporary employment agency. In Florida the temp agency is considered the workers’ employer. As such, the agency is obligated to insure the workers under a workers’ compensation policy. This arrangement can you save money on workers’ compensation premiums. However, it can also leave you with no insurance for lawsuits by injured temporary workers.

In Florida, workers’ compensation benefits are an injured worker’s exclusive remedy (sole source of compensation from the employer) for an employment-related injury. Consequently, workers who are injured on the job are generally barred from suing their employer. This concept is called the exclusive remedy rule.

When your business obtains workers from a temp agency, your business is not the workers’ employer. Thus, the temporary worker is not barred from suing you.

So, how does your business insurance program respond to these claims and how can you protect yourself?

Because the temp worker is not your employee, there is no coverage here and any claim would be denied. In addition, the injured temp worker has probably already received benefits under the temps’ workers’ compensation policy.

Because of the relationship between you and the injured temp worker, this claim would be denied as well. General liability policies exclude bodily injury to any of your employees if the injury arises out of the injured employee’s employment. In the policy definitions the term employee does not include a temporary worker. We could argue that this was a temporary worker, so that exclusion should not apply to your claim.

Unfortunately, the term temporary worker has a very specific meaning in the liability policy. It applies only to a person who is furnished to you (the employer) either as a substitute for a permanent employee on leave or to meet seasonal short-term workload conditions.



Therefore, within the context of your general liability policy, the temp was an employee when the injury occurred. Again, the general liability policy excludes lawsuits brought by employees for injuries sustained on the job.

Fortunately, the workers’ compensation and employer’s liability coverage that is provided by the Alternate Employer endorsement protects your business against such suits.

You should always request coverage as an alternate employer under the temp agency’s workers compensation policy. A standard NCCI endorsement is available for this purpose. It is called the Alternate Employer endorsement and you should make sure that the Certificate of Insurance from the temp agency specifically lists this coverage.

The Alternate Employer endorsement is attached to the temporary agency’s workers’ compensation policy. All references to “you” in the endorsement mean the temporary agency (the employer named on the policy). The alternate employer is your company.

The endorsement covers injury sustained by employees during their temporary employment with you as the alternate employer listed in the endorsement schedule. The temp agency remains the worker’s primary employer. You are covered for any lawsuit (for a work-related injury to the temp employee) only while the temporary worker is assigned to you.

The Alternate Employer endorsement imposes certain policy conditions on you as the alternate employer. You must immediately report any injury involving a temporary worker to the employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. You must also provide immediate medical care to the injured worker, and forward all relevant documents to the insurer or its agent.

One condition that does not apply to the alternate employer is the cancellation clause. The insurer is not obligated to notify you if the workers’ compensation policy is cancelled. This is because the alternate employer is not the named insured under the policy.

The Alternate Employer endorsement is the best way to protect your company in these situations under these conditions.

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At the 2017 Everything Under the SunSM, FSPA featured members that have been a part of the association for 15 years or longer. As we are coming to the end of FSPA biggest membership renewal time we want to recognize our loyal members for their years of involvement.

15 YEARS:All Seasons Pool Service IncAlmar Jackson Pools IncAuthentic Pools & Spas IncBaby Safe CompanyBlue Skies Pool ServiceCentral Florida Advertising

and Design LLCCity of St. PetersburgClassic Marcite, Inc.Fountain Blue Pool ServiceFreestyle Pools & Spas IncGilrie Pools IncParamount Pool Services

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American Pools & Spas IncAmerisure Insurance CompanyBuilding Trades Education SvcByrd Moreton & AssociatesDART Pool SolutionsDavid Pruette's Elect Serv IncDr. PoolLakeland Pool Service LLCLouden Bonded Pools IncNorth East Florida Pool ServicePopa Pools & SpasRoyal Palm PoolsSalvo Pool and Spa, IncSolar Energy Systems of BrevardSouthern Pool Designs IncB & L Pool Resurfacing IncBryant Pools, Inc.Custom Coatings & Design IncEasy Modern Living IncPool Doctor Service & SuppliesPool Works

Celebrating our members!

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Strong IncVirgilio & Brothers IncWaldhauer & Son IncAmerican Beauty Pools IncAmerican Leak Detection - TBB M Wemple Pools IncHoward's Pool World, Inc.Jeff Wilson Pool Service IncMike O'Brien's Pool Store IncNature Coast PoolsSolar Solutions IncSouth Florida Custom PoolsSuburban PropaneAmerican Leak Detection - NELuv Tile Enterprises IncMartin Pools & SpasPool Discount Center

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20 YEARS: Allied Universal Corp.Classic Pools & Spas of CFCrystal Pools & Spas IncHawkins Service Company IncHoliday Pools of West Florida IncIntercoastal Pool & Spa Builders IncL & S PoolStanley Pools IncTropical Pools, Inc.B1 FLA Corp dba Penguin PoolsClear Tech Pool Service IncCoastal Custom Pool & Spa IncDon's Pool Maintenance IncEagle Pools IncM & M Pools IncRegency Pool & Spa of FL Inc

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25 YEARS: Coastline Pool Service IncSignature Pools IncBowles Custom Pools & Spas IncCoast to Coast PoolsDevin Cahn Associates, Inc.

Dixie Pools & Spas IncMiller's Home Services IncPools by John Clarkson IncGulf Coast Pool & Spa IncKen ParkerNautilus Pools IncSpeck Pumps-Pool Products, Inc.Star-Lite Pool Builders IncAdvanced PoolsBarb's Pool Service IncChallenger Pools of Tampa IncLiving Water Enterprises IncMirasol Fafco SolarSeminole ExcavationSuperior Solar Systems LLCSwain Pools & SpasAbundant Energy IncAladdin Equipment CompanyBob Herrold's All Seasons Swimming

PoolsBroward Pool CompanyEssig Pools IncHackl Pool Construction Co. Inc.Knox PoolsParadise Pools, Supply & Service

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Riviera Pools of TampaThe Pool PleaserTuttle's Pool Co IncGunn SalesWaterline Pools & Spas IncCasa PoolsFun State Pools, Inc.Ike's Carter Pool Companies, Inc.Majestic Pools of Orange Park, Inc.Nassau Pools IncNational Pool Service IncAll Florida Pool & Spa CenterArtesian Pools of East FL IncKerry Martin Pool Builders, Inc.Pool Builders IncThe Batts Company

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These member companies have lent their voices to protecting the scope of the pool contractor’s license; they have their donated time and money to providing lessons for kids; they have brought awareness to the dangerous and illegal actions of unlicensed contractors.

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Q&A WITH TOM CUCINOTTA OF CUCINOTTA’S POOL SERVICE

April 2017

EPA recently sat down with Tom Cucinotta of Cucinotta’s Pool Service. He is one of the leading pool service contractors in Florida. We asked him how he markets ENERGY STAR® certified variable speed pool pumps to his customers and how the pumps helped him build his business.

How long have you been installing ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pumps? I was one of the first contractors to sell variable speed pool pumps in the state of Florida. We have now installed over 2,000 variable speed pumps.

What are the signs that you need to replace your pool pump? There are a number of signs, some pretty simple but some are a little more subtle. In general, if your pump is seven to 10 years old it probably needs to be replaced. More specific ways to tell are when the pump loses power, is much louder than before, gets hot and shuts down, or will not start.

What is the best way to explain what a variable speed pool pump is to your customers?First thing to explain is that pool maintenance can use different pool pump speeds. Pool cleaning with a pressure side cleaner requires high pump speed, but filtering, which is the task performed 80 to 90 percent of the time, only requires low speed.

Second, regular single speed pool pumps run at high speed all the time – like a car always going 100 mph – and waste energy.

Third, variable speed pumps can be programmed to run most of the time at lower speeds for filtering and ramp up occasionally for cleaning. You save enormous amounts of energy by running the pool pump at lower speeds.

What is the best way to explain to my customers how much energy the variable speed pool pump saves? Many of your customers probably don’t know the enormous energy costs of pool pumps. If you have an in-ground pool, pool pumps are the second largest energy use in the home next to HVAC. In FL, I see variable speed pumps saving customers at least $350 per year and as high as $1,000 per year in some cases. Pool pumps running at lower speed use much, much less energy because pump energy use varies with the cube of the pump speed. In English that means that:

A pump running at 1/2 speed uses 1/8 the energy!

A pump running at 1/3 speed uses 1/27 the energy!!

So even if you run it longer at lower speeds (to achieve the same pool turnover as before) it will still use a lot less energy. The energy savings easily pay for the extra cost of a variable speed pump in less than two years. And over their lifetime, you’ll save thousands of dollars.

In addition to these savings, are there utility rebates available? Yes, to sweeten the deal even further, rebates for variable speed pool pumps are available all over the country. You should check with your local utility’s website to see if they offer rebates. I have seen the rebates as high as $400 per pump. Some of these rebates go directly to the contractor.

What are the other benefits of ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pumps to your customers?In addition to impressive savings, there are other great features to variable speed pumps. Usually the biggest selling point comes when you just turn on the pumps and hear how much quieter they are. You can barely hear them because they


use permanent magnet motors not induction motors and, of course, run at much lower speeds. Another great benefit is safety. Some variable speed pumps come with built-in Safety Vacuum Release Systems that shut down the pump to prevent suction entrapment. They also clean better as filters work better and last longer when water runs through them at lower speeds. Finally, variable speed pumps last a lot longer. I have seen them last 10 years, where it seems I was replacing single speed pumps every three to four years in the past.

What are common myths around ENERGY STAR variable speed pool pumps?

I hear all sorts of excuses for not using variable speed pumps and none of them are true. Some think installation will be a hassle because they are configured differently than single speed pumps. That is not true, they have the same shape and footprint. Some folks don’t want to use a new technology because it will break and lead to call backs from customers. I tell them I have been using them for 10 years. Others say the programming to set pump speeds and times is too complicated. I tell them it is easy and now can be done through user friendly smart phone apps.

Can you tell me how selling ENERGY STAR variable speed pool pumps helped your business?

These variable speed pumps have been great for business. Every time I install one I ask if I can put up a sign in the property for about a week to advertise your savings. I get a lot of calls due to that advertising.

Also, Cucinotta’s Pool service now has a more high-tech, high-end contractor reputation. Not to disrespect my fellow pool guys and gals, but it has a reputation as a low tech service!

Probably the best thing that comes out of variable speed pumps is it ends the need for multiple pumps and can lead to customers investing in other high end pool products like hot tubs, salt water systems or fountains. Next thing you know you

are also working on bringing LED lights, automation systems, and other high end accessories!

You will never regret installing one of these ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pumps.

To learn more about ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps, please go to: www.energystar.gov/poolservicecontractors.

ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Join the millions making a difference at energystar.gov.


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Thank you to July PIPAC contributorsThank you to everyone who made contributions and commitments since the kickoff event at the FSPA state Board Meeting in June.

Previous pledges can be seen in the July issue. Make your pledge today at www.PoolPAC.com.

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Pamela McGrady, Joe McGrady Excavating Inc.Chuck Coone, Pool Corp, LLC-SarasotaEarl Snapp, Twin Lakes Pool CorpDon Cesarone, Van Kirk and Sons Inc.Deidre Bedford, West Coast Pools Inc

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Marc Bednarzik, AAdvanced Leak Detection, Inc.Ben Evans, American Pools & Spas IncRobert Johnson, Aqua-Rite Pools & More IncDan Johnson, Clean Water Design LLCJim Shirey, Clear Pools Maintenance IncCoby Moore, CM Custom Pool Designs, Inc.Larry Drumb, Cool Pools by LarryKay Cox, Cox PoolsDaniel Essig, Essig Pools IncFSPA - Treasure Coast ChapterColin McTigue, Fulton Pools IncKerry Martin, Kerry Martin Pool Builders, Inc.

Jeffrey Pursifull, Lakeland Pool Service LLCRobert Anthone, Mike O’Brien’s Pool Store IncAdam Beaty, Pool Captain Corp.Jeffrey Gilcher, Pool Sharks of Lemon Bay IncJohn Manilla, Portofino PoolsDavid Minchener, Reef Tropical PoolsRichard Smith, Superior Solar Systems LLCJohn Scott, Surfside Pools & SpasJustin Lanouette, Thresher Pools LLCRoy Waldhauer, Waldhauer & Son IncJoseph Burns, Windermere Pool Services

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FSPA Chapter newsBroward

Chapter Coordinator: Michelle D’Aiuto(941) 952-9293

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The Chapter would like to welcome B&B Pools, Inc. to the FSPA Broward Chapter. We look forward to seeing you in the next year at our Chapter events, meetings and industry trainings. Welcome!

The FSPA Broward Chapter Government Relations Meeting was held August

The Broward Chapter Table Top was held July 26. The event was held at 26 Degree Brewing Company.

Sen. Gary Farmer spoke during the Broward Chapter Government Relations Meeting.

Osvaldo Lopez and Harry Torres from Shamrock Pool Services attended the Broward Chapter Table Top.

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8 with FSPA Government Relations Consultant Jennifer Hatfield and PAC Consultant Wayne Bertsch. During the meeting more than $10,000 was pledged to our 2017 PIPAC campaign. Thank you to our Broward Chapter donors for stepping up to ensure the pool industry can in build support with our Florida state legislators. The contributors included Brian Kelly, Shamrock Pool Services;

Dillon Pools, Inc. has been in business for 12 years. They handle new construction and renovations of pools, spas and water features across Florida. Owner and founder John L. Dillon is a second generation pool builder who has worked in the industry since 1989.

Dillon Pools has received many awards including the Southeast Construction Top Specialty Contractor from 2008 through 2011, Best of Miramar Award in Swimming Pool Construction for three years, and 2010 Aquatics International Magazine Best of Aquatics for Gulliver Preparatory 50 Meter Pool.

.Dillon Pools joined FSPA for the assistance and representation provided regarding code issues.

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Scott and Stephanie Taggart, Signature Pools & Spas; and Earl Snapp, Twin Lakes Pool Corp.

The 40th FSPA High Schoo l Inv i ta t iona l Swimming & Diving Meet will be September 23 at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Please contact the state office if you are interested in volunteering or use the link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

There will be a Chapter Board o f D i rec tors meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 at Ruby Tuesday’s in Pompano Beach. All members interested in learning more about their Broward Chapter are encouraged to attend.

The annual Bowling Tournament will be held October 15 at Margate Lanes from 10:00 a.m.

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to noon. Families are included so bring the kids out for this fun event. Look for registration forms to arrive by email soon and get your teams together. Prizes and bragging rights for 2018 will be awarded.

Congratulations! This year’s FSPA scholarship recipients from the Broward Chapter are Jessica Piercy, Valeire Lyons, Jasmine Knight, Thomas Kelly, John Kelly, Emily Clonch and Jennifer Barnes. We wish each of them a very successful academic career.

To view all of the fantastic photos taken by Edison Rumbos, courtesy of Team Horner, from last month’s Table Top at 26 Degree Brewing Company, please visit: teamhorner.pixiest.com.

Central FloridaChapter Coordinator: Sonja Dickey

(941) [email protected]

www.FSPACentralFlorida.com

The Chapter would like to welcome Churchill’s as our newest Chapter member. We have a great year planned for 2017! We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events.

On August 15 the Chapter had a very well-attended meeting to discuss government relations issues, legislative updates and PIPAC information from our Government Relations Consultant Jennifer Hatfield and PAC Consultant Wayne Bertsch. Thank you to Jennifer and Wayne for keeping our members in the loop, and thank you to members for taking the time to learn about what is happening behind the scenes in the pool industry.

The 40th annual FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be held Saturday, September 23 at Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center. The Chapter is looking for volunteers. Let us know if you are interested. Look forward to seeing you there!

The Chapter would like to congratulate the following local recipients on receiving a 2017 merit scholarship from the FSPA Scholarship Program: Jarrett Wendt, sponsored by D Wendt Pool Services; Shelby King sponsored by Florida Leak Locators; and Talynn Gwynn sponsored by American Pool & Spas. We wish you all the best of luck with your academic pursuits!

The Chapter is looking for members who are interested to serve on the local Board for 2018. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sonja.

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The next Chapter Board Meeting, which all members are encouraged to attend, will be on Tuesday, October 3 at noon at All Pool Service and Supply. Your 2017 Board continues to work on exciting and educational events. Please let us hear from you with any suggestions for speakers or events.

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The Central Florida Chapter held a meeting August 15 to discuss government relations issues, legislative updates and PIPAC information. Rep. Mike Miller was among the several speakers during the event.

Charlotte HarborChapter Coordinator: Sonja Dickey


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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Gecko’s Signature Room. The Charlotte Harbor and Manasota Chapters will be hosting a joint meeting to discuss government relations issues, legislative updates and PIPAC information from our Government Relations Consultant Jennifer Hatfield and PAC Consultant Wayne Bertsch. To RSVP contact Sonja.

The 40th annual FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be held Saturday, September 23 at Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center. The Chapter is looking for volunteers. Let us know if you are interested. Look forward to seeing you there!

Watch your inbox for CE course dates, times and locations in October and November. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Board for 2018. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sonja.Your 2017 Board continues to work on exciting and educational events.

Please let us hear from you with any suggestions for speakers or events.

East Central Florida Executive Director: Diane Michael


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The Chapter will not have a meeting on the second Tuesday in September due to the 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament!

Save the date for our 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament! Who will take home the traveling trophy? We have moved the location to Ormond Lanes and moved the day from a Tuesday to a Friday! It is going to be a blast.

We are seeking sponsors! Can’t make bowling but still want to support the Chapter? There are many ways you can be part of this exciting annual night! Help us continue to raise funds for our Chapter!

Thank you to Jamie Ressler, Wayne’s Solar, who sponsored the Chapter meeting in August.

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In accordance to our Chapter By-Laws, an Election’s Committee was formed and the following members have been notified and accepted the nomination for our Chapter Board of Directors 2017-2018. In alphabetical order by last name:

1. Adam Beaty, Pool Captain Corp. 2. Larry Drumb, Cool Pools By Larry3. Tara Hennig, HornerXpress4. Keith Quint, Gorman Company5. Jamie Ressler, Wayne’s Solar6. Kerry Tait, Insurance By Ken Brown7. Roy Waldhauer, Waldhauer & Son

Members will vote for six positions to serve in October. Thank you to our Chapter Board and those members who supported

financially to PIPAC at August’s meeting.We continue to meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Please mark your

calendars. Friday, September 29 – new date and location – Bowling Tournament, Ormond Lanes 260 US-1, Ormond Beach. October 10 - Sponsored by GUNN Sales. November 14 - Sponsored by Hayward. December 12 – Holiday Party.

We would love to see our Chapter grow and we need you to do that! Please bring a fellow industry associate to a meeting. Let’s watch our Chapter grow!

If you’re interested in sponsoring a meeting, please contact Diane. We are starting to book 2018. Get your names in now!

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Florida Gulf CoastChapter Coordinator: Kayleigh Smith

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The Chapter would like to welcome Advance Solar & Spa, Inc., to the FSPA Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. We look forward to seeing you in the next year at our Chapter events, meetings and industry trainings. Welcome!

The FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be September 23 at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Please

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contact the state office if you are interested in volunteering or use the link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

Please contact us with any suggestions for Chapter speakers, events and trainings. The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter is looking to finish the 2017 year engaging all Chapter members.

We encourage our members to take full advantage of the benefits and programs FSPA membership offers.

Member benefits include:• FREE education for all employees• FREE SDS sheets (includes paper sheets and 24/7 emergency response)• FREE prescription discount card for all employees and their families• Representation in the legislative and regulatory areas• For a detailed list of all member benefits and programs, please visit: www.

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Florida West CoastExecutive Director: Malinda Howard


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The Chapter Board met on Tuesday, August 1 at Queen’s Pizza, Clearwater. Thank you to Linda Bice and Gorman Company Clearwater for sponsoring the lunch. The next Board of Directors meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, September 5, at Queen’s Pizza, 1834 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater. Our Board of Directors meetings are usually scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month. We are always interested in hearing your ideas for Chapter meetings and programs.

The Florida West Coast Chapter would like to congratulate our local 2017 FSPA Merit Scholarship recipients Michael Ball, sponsored by The Pool Works of Florida; Sheridan Bishop, sponsored by Curtis Pools; and Bryant Howard, sponsored by Rick’s Pool Service. Best wishes to Michael, Sheridan, and Bryant as they are back at school continuing their education!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Florida West Coast Chapter’s Annual Pool Industry Table Top Event on Tuesday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall – Great Room, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. We will have an exciting mixture of pool industry displays, food, drinks and

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The Manasota Chapter had a great time at the Marauders game in August. Some of the attendees posed for a photo with Marty!

prizes. All suppliers and vendors should make plans to display their products at this popular event which is always well attended by pool industry professionals. Reserve your spot by Tuesday, October 10. Call or e-mail the Chapter office today for exhibitor registration information.

Do you like to fish? Plan to join the Chapter for an All-Day Chartered Deep Sea Fishing Trip on Saturday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. onboard the Double Eagle at Clearwater Municipal Marina, 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater. The cost is $60 for adults and $40 for children (12 and under), bait and gear included. No fishing license required. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Food and drinks available for purchase from Galley, and parking is $12 per vehicle.

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The Chapter was proud to present $1,000 to PIPAC and $1,500 to the FSPA Scholarship Program at the last FSPA state Board of Directors meeting. The Chapter is proud to give money to where it is needed and used wisely.

The Chapter would like to congratulate the local recipient of a FSPA Scholarship, Jennifer Tarricone, daughter of Rich Tarricone, Aquatic Pool Systems. We wish you the best of luck with your academic pursuits!

The FSPA baseball outing has come and gone…but not without some serious fun! Thank you to those that attended the game. We hope you enjoyed yourselves.

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September is a very busy month for the FSPA! First we would like to invite all of our members to attend the FSPA state Board of Directors meeting on Friday, September 15 at Lido Beach Resort. Find out what the FSPA does for you and your business. Please go to www.FloridaPoolPro.com/board-june to RSVP for the meetings.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Gecko’s Signature Room. The Manasota and Charlotte Harbor Chapter will be hosting a joint meeting to discuss government relations issues, legislative updates and PIPAC information from our Government Relations Consultants Jennifer Hatfield and PAC Consultant Wayne Bertsch. To RSVP, contact Sonja.

Lastly, the 40th Annual FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be held Saturday, September 23 at Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center. The Chapter is looking for volunteers. Let us know if you’re interested. Look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Manasota Chapter Pig Roast! This event is not to be missed! It will be held Saturday, October 7 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Turtle Beach Pavilion. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event happen. Sizzling Bacon Sponsors: BB&T Insurance Services, Infinite Pool Finishes and Pool Corp. Pork Loin Sponsors: Ben Brown Insurance and Pentair. Pork Chop Sponsors: Aadvanced Aqua, Aladdin, Brenntag, Built Right Pool Heaters, CL Industries, FWP, Gunn Sales, HornerXpress, Premix, and Professional Lines. Thank you! Still interested in being a sponsor? Please email [email protected].

The Chapter is looking for members who are interested to serve on the local Board of Directors for 2018. To learn more about this opportunity please contact Sonja.

The next Chapter Board of Directors meeting, which all members are encouraged to attend, will be September 19 at 5:00 p.m. at Gecko’s Signature Room. Your 2017 Board continues to work on exciting and educational events. Please let us hear from you with any suggestions for speakers or events.

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North Central FloridaChapter Coordinator: Kayleigh Smith


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The 40th FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be September 23, at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Please contact the state office if you are interested in volunteering or use the link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

Congratulations! This year the FSPA scholarship recipients include Morgan Wayman from the North Central Florida Chapter. We wish her a very successful academic career.

Please contact us with any suggestions for Chapter speakers, events and trainings. The North Central Chapter is looking to finish the 2017 year engaging all Chapter members.



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Northeast FloridaChapter President: Brian Curts

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Happy dog days of summer! Whew – it’s been hot! The Chapter took part of the summer off.

The Chapter meeting on July 27 had more than 53 people in attendance! This was a CE credit course on DOT regulations. David Rivers, R&S Compliance Group, led a fun, interactive course.

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and Diving Meet is fast approaching! Volunteers are needed. Please let us know if you are able to attend this event.

Plans are still in the works for an Oktoberfest – watch your emails!Save the date: November 15 will be the annual Member Appreciation/Table

Top event. We are heading back to Maggiano’s!IMPORTANT: There are going to be several Director positions opening on

the Chapter Board in the coming year. Debi Garner, our long-time Executive Director/Chapter Coordinator/wearer of many hats, is stepping down after 10 years of serving our Chapter. A task force will be formed to help find a replacement. If you are interested in this position, please contact Brian Curts. Additionally, Treasurer Kim Quintal’s term will be coming to an end. In accordance with our By-Laws, you must have been on the Board as a Director for at least one year to assume this position. If you have an interest in serving your Chapter, let Brian Curts or Debi Garner know. Ballots will be going out in the fall. Help support your industry; it does not take much time and you will be rewarded many times over by volunteering.

Please submit any and all suggestions to the Board for events and classes you would like to see us offer for next year. Remember this is your Chapter and your voice counts.

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Palm BeachExecutive Director: Doris Rohner


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On behalf of all FSPA Palm Beach members I’d like to thank the exhibitors, auction donors, attendees, volunteers, and hotel staff for ensuring the success of the Palm Beach Pool Show, August 23. Together Everyone Achieves More. Full coverage, as well as pictures of the event, will be in the next issue.

The Chapter meeting on September 12 will be conducted by Charlie Chansen, Hayward Pool Products. The program will include troubleshooting of pool and spa gas heaters, as well as gas supply issues.

Unless otherwise notified, meetings are held at Contractors Business Park, 2701 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. with a light dinner and refreshments served. Programs start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Members may attend for a nominal fee of $10. Non-member pricing is $20 per person. All meetings offering CE credit are free for members.

Please welcome the Chapter’s newest member, Diamond Pools of the Palm Beaches d/b/a Leak Doctor in Lake Worth.

Polk CountyChapter Coordinator: Kayleigh Smith


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The 40th FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be September 23 at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Please contact the state office if you are interested in volunteering or use the link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

Congratulations! This year’s FSPA scholarship recipients from the FSPA Polk County Chapter are Thomas Adams and Jordan Hale. We wish each of them a very successful academic career.

Please contact us with any suggestions for Chapter speakers, events and trainings. The Polk County Chapter is looking to finish the 2017 year engaging all Chapter members.

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programs FSPA membership offers. Member benefits include:

• FREE education for all employees• FREE SDS sheets (includes paper sheets and 24/7 emergency response)• FREE prescription discount card for all employees and their families• Representation in the legislative and regulatory areas• For a detailed list of all member benefits and programs, please visit: www.

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Space Coast Chapter President: Eva Adcock


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We are having a general Chapter meeting on September 21 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at 3030 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne. This meeting will be free and is sponsored by Dave Griffiths, Insurance By Ken Brown. We thank Dave Griffiths in advance for his generous support.

Plan on having lunch with us at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Melbourne!

Tampa BayChapter Coordinator: Michelle D’Aiuto


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There will be a Chapter Board of Directors meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 7 at Olive Garden in Brandon. All members interested in learning more about their Tampa Bay Chapter are encouraged to attend.

The 40th FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will be September 23 at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Please contact the state office if you are interested in volunteering or use the link on www.FSPASwimMeet.com.

Congratulations! This year’s FSPA scholarship recipients include Morgan Payne from the Tampa Bay Chapter. We wish her a very successful academic career.

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September 20175 FSPA Florida West Coast Chapter Board Meeting Noon at Queen’s Pizza, 1834 N Belcher Rd., Clearwater

7 FSPA Tampa Bay Chapter Board Meeting 11:30 am. Olive Garden Brandon

12 FSPA Palm Beach Chapter Meeting 6:30 p.m. Contractors Business Park, 2701 Vista Pkwy.

14 FSPA Annual Chapter Staff / Leadership Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lido Beach Resort

15 FSPA State Committee Meetings 16 FSPA State Board of Directors Meeting Lido Beach Resort

19 FSPA Manasota and Charlotte Harbor Chapters joint GR/PIPAC Meeting 5:00 p.m. Manasota Chapter Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting Gecko’s Signature Room

21 FSPA Space Coast Chapter Meeting Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 3030 Lake Washington Rd., Melbourne

23 FSPA High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center, Stuart, FL

26 FSPA Broward Chapter Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ruby Tuesday’s, Pompano Beach

29 FSPA East Central Florida Chapter Bowling Tournament Ormond Lanes, 260 US 1, Ormond Beach

October 20173 FSPA Central Florida Chapter Board Meeting Noon at All Pool Service and Supply

FSPA Florida West Coast Chapter Board Meeting Noon at Queen’s Pizza, 1834 N Belcher Rd., Clearwater

15 FSPA Broward Chapter Bowling Tournament 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Margate Lanes, 2020 N State Rd. 7

24 FSPA Florida West Coast Chapter Annual Pool Industry Table Top Event 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall,

November 20174 Florida West Coast Chapter All Day Chartered Deep Sea Fishing Trip 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p m. Clearwater Municipal Marina

7 FSPA Florida West Coast Chapter Board Meeting Noon at Queen’s Pizza, 1834 N Belcher Rd., Clearwater

8 FSPA Tampa Bay Sporting Clays Tournament 10514 Ehren Cutoff Road, Land O’Lakes

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