February 2016 - Florida Swimming Pool Association
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February 2016 - Florida Swimming Pool Association
February 2016 A publication of the Florida Swimming Pool Association / www.FloridaPoolPro.com February 12-13, 2016 • Orlando Where sunshine meets water www.UnderTheSunExpo.com 2 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Florida Pool Prosm Published monthly by the Florida Swimming Pool Association Association Mission: Advancing Florida’s swimming pool industry. President Rob Sanger Galaxy Pools, Sarasota Vice-President Brian Kelly Shamrock Pools, N. Lauderdale Treasurer David Pruette David Pruette’s Electrical Services, Inc. Orange Park Secretary Jim Bingold Proline Distributors, Boca Raton At-Large Director Ken McKenna Tampa Bay Pools, Brandon At-Large Director Rich Tarricone Aquatic Pool Systems, LLC, North Port Past President John Garner, Sr. Pools by John Garner, Inc., Jacksonville Executive Director, Ext. 102 Wendy Parker Barsell, APR, CEM Office Manager Bernice Ryder-Smit, Ext. 109 Communications Specialist Charis Tyson, Ext. 103 CONTENTS 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 Annual show focused on Florida President’s Column It is tradeshow time Executive Director’s Column Opportunities and challenges in 2016 Commercial Article Change is in the air Commercial Article Control your insurance destiny in 2016 Insurance Article The journey of a lifetime Builders Article Chapter news Everything Under the Sunsm Expo Preview and Information Calendar Education Program Manager Mary Anderson, Ext. 104 PR & Digital Engagement Specialist Erika Dunayer, Ext. 113 Member Information Specialist Ava Jones, Ext. 105 Administrative Assistant Pennie Quinn, Ext. 100 Administrative Assistant Valerie Swika, Ext. 111 2555 Porter Lake Drive, Ste. 106 Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 952-9293 / (866) 930-FSPA Fax: (941) 366-7433 www.FloridaPoolPro.com 2016 Florida Swimming Pool Association. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher. March 18-19, 2016 Board of Directors Meeting Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Orlando 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-march or call 800-548-6774. Printed on a sustainable product Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 3 Independence of the Seas Includes: FREE From Fort Lauderdale, FL To Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico COZUMEL, MEXICO DEPARTS Saturday, March 25, 2017 RETURNS Thursday, March 30, 2017 PUERTO COSTA MAYA Drink Package Internet Package Private Cocktail Parties Classes Seminars and Much MORE! Contact Your Local Branch For Details hornerxpress.com/locations WIN an ASUS Transformer Book! Go to HornerXpressway.com Place your order ($100+) Receive 1 free entry to WIN HORNER Order & Inquiry Systems 1822 1_16 POOL SCHOOL 2017 5 NIGHT CRUISE 4 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Annual show focused on Florida Here we are again, it is time for the Florida pool show otherwise known as the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo. The Expo starts with education on Wednesday, February 10 and goes through Saturday, February 13. This is our 39th annual show that is put on by FSPA and is directly focused on the Florida market. Rob Sanger FSPA President The profits are used to run our organization and [email protected] fight the battles to protect you, the Florida pool professional. From what we can see, this is going to be a fantastic show. Starting with 43 new CE classes, along with some of the excellent repeats, there is a class for everyone. New on Wednesday and Thursday is the first offering of the 16-hour Florida Public Pool Specialist course that is DOH approved! There are also the handson Learning Labs and new to the show, the very exciting Conversation Cafés where there are round table discussions on topics for service SEEKING DEALERS & POOL PARTNERS companies, builders, retail stores, VISIT aquathermsolar.com and commercial pool management. So come out and interact with your 164 RACK-MOUNTED peers from all over, maybe learn AQUATHERM ECOSUN COLLECTORS SAVE EGLIN AIR something, or impart your knowledge FORCE BASE $25,000 PER YEAR IN POOL HEATING COSTS. on others. On the more social side of things BIG OR SMALL SOLAR HEATS THEM ALL INDUSTRIES,INC. ® ® Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 the welcome and awards reception is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the convention center, please come in and mingle. The private industry party is Friday night at Lafayette’s in Pointe Orlando, conveniently located close to the Hyatt Regency. There is also a golf tournament hosted by the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association on February 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Falcon’s Fire Golf Club. There is so much to do, enjoy and learn. Meet and socialize with manufacturers, distributor’s representatives, government officials, FSPA staff, etc. Search FSPA in your app store and download the Orlando Pool Show app to view courses, instructors, and exhibitor information before, during and after the Expo. Remember CE credit education courses are free to members and the 16hour FP2S class is half price for $150! Hope to see you all there. Legislative Update The Florida Legislative Session began January 11, though committee meetings had already been underway since September. January 20-21 FSPA members and staff traveled to Tallahassee for the annual Legislative Days event and met with many members of the House and Senate as well as regulatory agencies that impact FSPA members. A full report on the event and on session will be in the March issue. To get the latest on legislation that is important to the swimming pool industry visit www.FloridaPoolPro.biz and log in as a FSPA member as well as read your Springboard e-newsletters. 5 6 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 ED’s COLUMN It is trade show time It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, it is trade show time! Have you registered? Have you downloaded the app on your phone or portable device? Have you reviewed the exhibitor list to plan who you will be visiting? Almost half of the classes offered at the show this year are new and a great way to keep up with what Wendy Parker Barsell is happening in the industry. We also have classes FSPA Executive Director [email protected] inside the hall presented by Pentair, Hayward, Zodiac, and Century who will be teaching you how to use their products. And don’t miss the Conversation Café areas where you can have personal discussions with other pros about what really happens in the field. We’ll be giving away cash all day Friday and Saturday along with products Required over Southcrete Spray Deck (two-parts: powder and resin) and over One-Step Spray Deck. Spray Deck System combined with unique pattern templates can permanently imprint newly placed concrete with authentic textures to match architectural features or blend into the landscape. The finish can last the lifetime of the concrete and is durable, sanitary and easy to maintain. 800.641.9247 www.sgm.cc Sample colors are as accurate as modern printing can produce. Verify appearance with a test area before installation. Please request a Spray Deck color chart to make a color selection. Actual shade and texture will depend on jobsite conditions, mixing ratio, individual batches and installation methods. Use constitutes acceptance. Silver Sea Shell Desert Sand Ivory Gun Metal Almond White Kahlua Creme Terracotta Clear Nickel Egg Shell Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 from exhibiting companies in the Splash Zone – check out the Splash Zone page of the website to see what you can win just for being in the exhibit hall! The Friday night party has moved to Lafayette’s, the newest venue in Pointe Orlando. We will have live music, an open bar and great dinner for everyone. Just $35 for a ticket – beats any options you can find besides fast food for dinner! Be sure to thank our sponsors for the party – Gorman, Pentair and ProLine Distributors. Thursday night’s welcome reception will give you a sneak peek into the exhibit hall. While you won’t be able to walk the booths, you will be able to network and congratulate winners of the design awards, service awards and volunteers for FSPA. Many thanks to our sponsor of this event, Amerisure Insurance. My blood is flowing with excitement for this year. We have more exhibitors than we’ve had since 2007 and attendee registration is rocking! This isn’t a year you want to miss, so register today by visiting www.UnderTheSunExpo. com. See you soon. SAVE WATER & RESOURCES 40 Serving Pool Industry Professionals since 1974. American Leak Detection Years! 1974 –20 14 Our highly trained technicians and state-of-the-art equipment have set the industry standard for non-destructive leak detection for 40 years. We guarantee to locate most customers’ pool, spa, or fountain leaks quickly with minimal destruction to their property or we do not charge. Call a Leak Detection Specialist today. We will locate the source of the leak which will save time, water, chemicals, and money. Call today. 800.970.LEAK TION ECTION ET UT DESTRUC LEAKWDIT HO Each office independently owned and operated. Lic. #CPC054857 AmericanLeak Detection .com 7 8 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Permits provided by HBW / www.hbweekly.com FLORIDA POOL PERMITS County Name December 2014 December 2015 Alachua County59 Bay County126 Brevard County4643 Broward County6526 Calhoun County00 Charlotte County129 Citrus County1315 Clay County74 Collier County85108 Dade County6458 Duval County3436 Escambia County710 Flagler County922 Franklin County15 Gadsden County01 Gulf County10 Hernando County512 Highlands County56 Hillsborough County5765 Holmes County00 Indian River County 32 29 Jackson County11 Jefferson County01 Lake County2727 Lee County141137 Leon County56 County Name December 2014 December 2015 Liberty County00 Manatee County9883 Marion County28 Martin County1921 Nassau County66 Okaloosa County1513 Orange County65100 Osceola County456 Palm Beach County 115 140 Pasco County2733 Pinellas County2632 Polk County3540 Putnam County00 Santa Rosa County 9 13 Sarasota County4466 Seminole County2426 St Johns County 30 44 St Lucie County 18 21 Sumter County2926 Volusia County1329 Wakulla County03 Walton County1617 Washington County10 TOTALS12191433 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 9 Change is in the air By Brian Kelly, Shamrock Pool Services, Inc. / [email protected] COMMERCIAL CONNECTION As many of you know, change is in the air. The "Holy Grail" of the public pool industry is about to change. Chapter 64E-9 has finally undergone its makeover, as mandated by the legislation passed in 2012. HB 1263 mandated government oversight of public pool construction be handled by local building departments. This mandate promulgated the complete re-write of 64E-9, removing construction provisions and leaving them solely in Florida building code 454.1. Members of the FSPA and the commercial council, along with the Department of Health (DOH), and other leading members of the pool industry, convened on numerous occasions to help separate the construction and operational standards from the existing rule (pre-2012) to a workable, enforceable standard. The new Florida building code, (2013 edition) reflects these changes and includes the construction standards of all public pools, spas, and water features. The revised 64E-9, recently published for public comment, will continue to include the operational standards required by the Florida Department of Health. It should go into effect by the end of February 2016. Florida Building Code 454.1 still has most of the same standards we have come to know and follow, along with the typical and expected changes brought on by new technology and techniques. The challenge to many of us will be the awareness of these standards by the local building departments. Many of these departments and their respective officials have not been previously involved in public pool construction and fail to recognize or understand the operational relationship to construction standards. This often leads to a misunderstanding of the dynamics or purpose of these building standards and delays permitting, causes failed inspections, and in general, may delay the entire construction process. But the standards are still there, they are essentially the same, and they still produce the safest pools in the nation, and maybe the world. As one who has been deeply involved with the re-write processs, I will also tell you that the building officials have really tried to be involved and to understand the 10 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 new process. They have used their newsletters and publications to get the word out and help educate their members and they take part in monthly calls with FSPA, UPSA and DOH. So as contractors with a large stake in the game, it only benefits us to also assist in the process and promote further swimming pool knowledge of local building inspectors. The re-write of 64E-9 has dramatically changed the process and enforcement capabilities of our state health officials and inspectors. As soon as the public comment process is complete and the new inspection forms are finalized, many of us will see a different level and method of enforcement of operational standards of existing vessels. The time frame for correction of items in disrepair may change. The number of overall items inspected and commented on by the DOH inspectors will change. The DOH is developing and distributing a guidance document to the local offices to assist in their interpretation of the new inspection forms and what they consider "closable" offenses. I urge everyone with a connection to public pools, whether it be new construction, extensive remodeling, or service and repair, to re-familiarize themselves with these new documents. And to work hand-in-hand with these departments to continue to help the Florida pool pros in constructing and maintaining the safest and most enjoyable pools, spas and water features in the nation! CPSC awards safety grants in Florida U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Elliot F. Kaye and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced the awardees of a first-of-its-kind grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings and drain entrapments. Five local governments will receive more than $780,000 in Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) funds. This funding will provide assistance to local governments for education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements that are intended to save lives and prevent serious injuries. Two of the five are in Florida! Broward County and Lake County are both receiving a grant, Broward receiving the largest of all five at $250,000. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 11 Opportunities and challenges in 2016 By Rick Myers, Team Horner / [email protected] THE SCOOP ON SERVICE As we move into 2016, we are facing new opportunities and challenges. One main challenge service companies face every day is how to get the message that you are a full service repair, remodeling and service company across to your customers. We assume that it should be unwritten as we are at our customer’s house at least weekly, and in some cases two or more times a week. It should be a no-brainer, right? However, how many times does your service tech come back to you and say that the Smiths are remodeling their pool, or that the Jones got a new filter or pump. Your company may have been cleaning that pool beautifully for years, yet they did not think to call you. Can we blame the customer? That may be the easy answer but the reality is that we did not get our message across. Short of calling every customer we have every month to let them know all of the services you provide, what is the answer? What is the solution? Personal contact is great, of course, but we may not have the manpower to accomplish this, or our customer may not want to hear from us all the time, as they are busy as well. There is a fine line between good communication and being a nuisance. There are ways to get our message across that are subtle, effective and relatively inexpensive as well. Here are a few: 1. An on-hold message made to relay all of the services you offer can be fairly inexpensive for not much money. Google “custom phone messages” to see what comes up. 2. If you try and direct customers to your website, that should include everything that you do. 3. Your leave behind envelope should have a list of all of the services you provide. To help you pay for this, all of the manufacturers you work with have co-op dollars to help you spread your message with their product. Millions of dollars go unused every year for co-op. Contact your major manufacturers and start advertising. 12 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 4. To follow up with number three, you can provide statement stuffers every month to your customers advertising a certain product or service. Again, almost every major manufacturer in our industry has these readily available. Don’t mail statements, but email them? You can provide the same thing in a PDF. 5. Lastly, we all need to get up to speed on social media as advertising. I am talking groupons, twitter, Facebook, etc. My FSPA chapter, Broward, is holding a meeting in March on that subject. It will not answer every question, but it will give our members enough information to get started. The more your name is out there and the more a homeowner associates you with the full service great company you are, the better it is for your business. Just think, if you could sell one more item to every customer you already have, without significantly increasing your overhead costs, how much more profitable would you be. Let’s all do more with our existing customers this year and see how much better off we will be! What might be heard at Mount Rushmore about Salt Water Pools... I keep the pH in the correct range. I check the salt level and only use AQUASALT. I clean the cell every 2 to 3 months of use. I add conditioner as needed, honestly. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 13 Control your insurance destiny continued... By David Griffiths, Insurance By Ken Brown / [email protected] INSURANCE UPDATE Last month we discussed how much of what happens with the Florida economy and in Tallahassee (with the exception of wonderful FSPA lobby efforts) may be out of our control. However, there are things we can do to control aspects of our individual destiny. That includes the “destiny” of a company’s insurance program. We discussed taking steps to make yourself more attractive to insurance companies such as 1) Reducing avoidable claims, 2) Developing a true safety culture, and, 3) Cooperating with the carriers safety, claims departments, etc. The insurance carriers look at all of this when evaluating you as a prospective policy holder and determining rates and coverages. In addition to these suggestions, here are two more good steps to follows. Selection of subcontractors, management and controls of those subs, including through the implementation of legal contracts with strong protective language is important. Most businesses hire a subcontractor from time to time. Each time you do, your company is at risk. Ultimately, you can be held accountable, or liable, for many of the actions of your subcontractor. Whether it is determined legally in court, or simply the opinion of your good customer, you often will be involved with any issues which may arise out of your subcontractor’s work. Therefore, we should take the relationships with subcontractors very seriously and structure good controls. You should seek the counsel of a good construction attorney. It is suggested, at the very least, that you mandate that all subcontractors comply with the following: 1.Maintain the same General Liability limits you do or higher ($500,000 per occurrence minimum and $1,000,000 for excavation, gunite and shotcrete) 2.Add your company as an Additional Insured to their General Liability policy 3.Provide a Workers’ Compensation insurance policy in their company name if an employee, laborer, helper, etc. is at the jobsite. A valid Workers’ Compensation Exemption is sufficient when it is only that person working 14 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 on your jobsite. This is critical. 4.Execute a formal written contractor-subcontractor agreement which requires a Waiver of Subrogation from the subcontractor and includes a Hold Harmless clause in your favor. Most of this (with the exception of the written agreement) is evidenced in the Certificate of Insurance provided by the subcontractor. Always require a valid Certificate of Insurance be provided before the subcontractor performs any work. Don’t wait until the job is done and you are ready to pay the sub to confirm he has insurance. If they don’t have the proper insurance coverages, it cannot be backdated. So, if it is June 1 and the work was performed before May15, any new insurance will be effective on, or about, June 1. Therefore that time your sub worked he was uninsured, which may cost you dearly should a claim occur as a result of anything related to the work that sub did for you. You should also expect good jobsite safety practices of your subcontractors to maintain a safe, secure, and clean jobsite. Requiring the subcontractor to adhere to the same strict safety standards that you hold your employees to is a good practice. Managing your auto exposures is the other way to help reduce costs. The ease with which we can all be distracted is increasing every day and roads are more crowded with less experienced drivers. Florida is a growing state once again in both commerce and in people relocating here to live. Our roads are filled to capacity with the full spectrum of drivers and differing driving experience. Just about everyone now uses a smart phone. They are regularly used to phone, text, read email, browse the internet, and play music. Restricting this usage by your employees is critical! Having them sign a driver agreement where they promise not to do so in a moving vehicle can be a valuable tool for you to manage and monitor drivers as well as to prevent accidents. Distracted driving is the number one cause of accidents and most of these are preventable! In closing, many of the rates and premiums of your insurance policies have Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 15 some subjectivity to them. The underwriter has the ability to discount rates and premiums if warranted based on superior risk qualities. Therefore, rate differences can be based on the factors outlined above. There can also be differences in coverage forms from insurance carrier to carrier. Control your “insurance” destiny by doing as much as you can to ensure your company is the recipient of the broadest coverage and most attractive pricing the marketplace can offer. New! Choose From: FAMILIAR FAVORITES Red Baron Pro-Lite Fast & Easy Replacement Parts! FULL SELECTION OF LEAF RAKES STAIN REMOVERS & TILE SCRUBBERS GATOR PELICAN FEATHERWEIGHT TRASH COLLECTOR SPA SCOOP ULTRA-LITE w w w. p u r i t y p o o l . c o m MADE IN THE USA 16 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 The journey of a lifetime DIGGING UP IDEAS By Eva Adcock, Best Pools of Brevard / [email protected] One year ago Best Pools of Brevard, Inc. embarked on a journey of a lifetime. One fateful day in July 2014 we were asked to bid on a remodel of the pool located at the Ascension Island Air Force Base. Ascension Island is located in the equatorial waters almost halfway between South America and South Africa. The swimming pool had been abandoned for almost ten years, due to a lack of funding. If awarded, this was going to take place relatively quickly and sight unseen! Our primary method of pricing was pictures and pdf renderings. We accepted the challenge. The time schedule and paperwork was brutal, to say the least! Before we could even think about proceeding, there were necessary online training, background and physical checks for each team member. In the meantime, all items required for the project had to be ready for cargo shipment by September 2014. There are no hardware stores, so we had to check and double check anything that we would need. Since the items were preceding us in travel, we also had to predict what we could do without while still working here in the USA! Finally, the day of travel was here in January 2015. It was important that we complete the tasks at hand on time. There is one flight out of Brevard on Mondays. There is one flight out of Ascension on Wednesdays. The plan was to complete the job in eight days, leaving two days for packing and clean up. If we didn’t make it, we would have to stay another full week waiting on the next flight out. We arrived early on a Tuesday morning and started right to work. The task at hand: Re-tile and re-plaster the 30 x 60 pool, replace lights, install a medallion in the bottom of the pool, replace the old equipment, and install 4,200 square feet of pavers. The Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 17 entire task was complete in an amazing five days with the talented crew of 16 people doing all the tasks together as a team. While the pool was filling, the entire small island was buzzing over the revival of their long-neglected swimming pool. On our flight home on Wednesday, ten days later, we were almost sad to be leaving. While we were proud of the accomplishment, we will never forget the memories that we made on that remote, desolate, volcanic island. Nor will we forget the men and women who keep our country safe, who are now enjoying some well-deserved comfort and relaxation in their own pool! 18 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 CHAPTER NEWS FSPA Chapter news Broward Chapter Coordinator: Maggie Kloepfer (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPABroward.com Welcome to the Chapter’s newest member Fred Siciliano of Bello Pools, LLC. Mark your calendar! March 15, 2016 attend “Don’t get left behind! Jump on the digital express!” This seminar will be presented by Erika Dunayer, FSPA PR & Digital Engagement Specialist. Bring your social media log-in information, laptops and questions. We look forward to seeing all members in Orlando on February 12-13, 2016 at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo. Please support your Chapter by attending the planned meetings and events. If you have something specific you would like to see at a meeting, please let us hear from you. We are always looking for members who want to get involved in the Chapter events. If you are interested, please let us know. Central Florida Chapter Coordinator: Sonja Dickey (800) 548-6774 [email protected] www.FSPACentralFlorida.com Mark your calendar for the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo, February 12-13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. It is the premier event of the swimming pool industry in the southeastern US. The annual event attracts thousands of industry professionals from all over the United States as well as the Members of the Central Florida Chapter Caribbean. The show has Everything Under the met with Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Rowdy Gaines. Pictured are Richard Smith, Sunsm - new products, networking opportunities, Universal Solar; Mike Dooley, Team Horner; Rowdy Gaines; Sonja Dickey, chapter excellent education courses and opportunities to coordinator; and Steve Bludsworth, All Pool Service and Supply. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 19 meet directly with manufacturers. Don’t forget to take advantage of the free CE for members! We hope to see many Central Florida Chapter members at the show! While you are there, see who has been chosen as the Central Florida Chapter Director of the Year. See you there! As the Rio Summer Olympics are around the corner, and being involved in many water safety events in and around Orlando this year, what better way to make a splash in our community than to partner with Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Rowdy Gaines! Please join us Thursday evening, February 11 at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo Welcome and Awards Reception located at Orange County Convention Center to meet Rowdy and learn about his passion to teach kids to swim! Your 2016 Board continues to work on exciting and educational events for the rest of the year. Please let us hear from you with any suggestions for speakers or events. The next Board meeting, which all members are encouraged to attend, will be Tuesday, February 2 at noon at All Pool Service and Supply. Charlotte Harbor [email protected] www.FSPACharlotteHarbor.com Due to the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo, there will not be a Chapter membership meeting in February. The Chapter Board of Directors meeting will be held Thursday, February 18 (subject to change), information will be sent to all Board members via e-mail. Chapter members will be e-mailed and faxed the registration materials for the March Chapter meeting on Thursday, March 24 (since the regular night meeting date is St. Patrick’s Day). A CE course is planned for the meeting. Our meeting will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Chapter office. The Chapter Board would like to welcome Bonnie Robbins, The Pool Store, to the Chapter Board of Directors. She brings many years of experience to our Chapter Board. And our local Chapter in Charlotte County! 20 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 CHAPTER NEWS East Central Florida Executive Director: Diane Michael (386) 538-1083 [email protected] www.FSPAEastCentral.com No news this month. Florida Gulf Coast [email protected] www.FSPAGulfCoast.com There is no Chapter Meeting in February so everyone can attend the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo, February 12-13 in Orlando! Remember, free education courses with CE credits for members. Join today at www. FloridaPoolPro.biz The next Chapter meeting will be Thursday, March 3 at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers/Towne Center off of Alico Road with our social beginning at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be presenting, “Understanding Water Chemistry for Salt Water Pools.” A great meeting for service repair techs and sales staff who sell salt water systems! You must RSVP to attend online at www.FloridaGulfCoastFSPA.com or by giving us a call. Hold this date! Our “Spring Into Summer Tabletop” will be Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. Once again it is at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers/Towne Center. Florida West Coast Executive Director: Malinda Howard (727) 638-6072 [email protected] www.FSPAWestCoast.com The Chapter Board met on Tuesday, January 5 at Jazzy’s BBQ in Clearwater. Thank you to Jim Guszkiewicz and SCP Distributors for sponsoring this month’s lunch. The next Board of Directors meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 2 at Jazzy’s BBQ, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 21 The Chapter 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 Have you registered for the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo on February 12-13, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center? If not, be sure to do so today at www.UndertheSunExpo.com! While you are at the Show, check out who was chosen as the Florida West Coast Chapter Director of the Year. See you there! Manasota Chapter Coordinator: Sonja Dickey (800) 548-6774 [email protected] www.FSPAManasota.com Mark your calendar for the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo, February 12-13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. It is the premier event of the swimming pool industry in the southeastern US. The annual event attracts thousands of industry professionals from all over the United States as well as the Caribbean. The show has Everything Under the Sunsm - new products, networking opportunities, excellent education courses and opportunities to meet directly with manufacturers. Don’t forget to take advantage of the free CE for members! We hope to see many of the Manasota Chapter members at the show! While you are there, see who has been chosen as the Manasota Chapter Director of the Year. See you there! Due to the timing of the Expo, the Chapter decided not to have a Board meeting for the month of February. The next Board meeting, which all members are encouraged to attend, will be Tuesday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. at the state office. Your 2016 Board continues to work on exciting and educational events for the rest of the year. Please let us hear from you with any suggestions for speakers or events. 22 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 North Central Florida Chapter Coordinator: Maggie Kloepfer (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPANorthCentral.com We look forward to seeing all members in Orlando on February 12-13 at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo. Please support your Chapter by attending the planned meetings and events. If you have something specific you would like to see at a meeting, please let us hear from you. We are always looking for members who want to get involved in the Chapter events. If you are interested, please let us know. Northeast Florida Chapter President: Rick Schmitz State office: (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPANortheast.com Happy New Year! Hope everyone has recovered from the holidays and is ready to get back to work! A reminder that the Chapter still has a membership campaign taking place. If a member recruits a new member, the new member will receive a $150 gift card and the referring members will receive a $50 gift card. The new member must pay their dues in full to qualify. This is held to the first 10 new members. Congratulations to Brian Curts for recruiting Breakwater Construction and Susan Landregan for recruiting My Ty Designs. Brian and Susan each earned $50 and our two newest members each earned $150. A five question survey has been sent to all vendors and attendees for feedback on the Table Top. If you have not done so, please complete the survey and send it back so we can continue to make this event better and better! Our first meeting of the new year was held January 14. We were fortunate to have Steve DeSorbo, Coordinated Benefits, and Ron Pellum, CPA with Ennis, Pellum & Associates, provide us with a great deal of important information. February 12-13 is the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo in Orlando – we Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 23 need volunteers! The Show Education policy states that the Chapters will be required to provide volunteers for education at the Expo equaling the number of seats the Chapter has on the Board, with a minimum of three volunteers per Chapter. Each volunteer will be required to volunteer for a minimum of two classes. We have six seats and we still need five volunteers! If you are taking a class, please sign up to be an ID checker or to monitor the class you are taking. For more information, please contact Mary at the state office at 1-866-930-3772. On March 3 the Chapter will have employer/employee training. In April will be the annual golf tournament. The plan for May is a CE class and Water Safety Day at the Zoo on the 7th or 14th. In June the Chapter plans on hosting an activity but in July and August there will be no Chapter meetings. September will offer a CE class and November is the Member Appreciation/ Table Top. Just a reminder of who your new Board of Directors consists of: Rick Schmitz will remain as president, Brian Curts will remain as vice president and Kim Quintal will remain as treasurer. Your Directors are: Paul Roth, Greg Bowers, David Pruette, Stephanie Mitchell, Jack Manilla, John Garner, Susan Landregan, Kyle Martin, and Troy Hershner. A By-Laws Committee has been formed with Jack Manilla heading the committee along with Dave Pruette, Mark Turner and Rick Schmitz. Kim Quintal is heading the Scholarship Committee. As always, thank you for the opportunity to work with this great group of people and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Palm Beach Executive Director: Doris Rohner (954) 723-0937 [email protected] www.FSPAPalmBeach.com No news this month. 24 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Polk County Chapter Coordinator: Maggie Kloepfer (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPAPolkCounty.com We look forward to seeing all members in Orlando on February 12-13 at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo. Please support your Chapter by attending the planned meetings and events. If you have something specific you would like to see at a meeting, please let us hear from you. We are always looking for members who want to get involved in the Chapter events. If you are interested, please let us know. Space Coast Chapter President: Eva Adcock State office: (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPASpaceCoast.com The Chapter Board of Directors had a meeting at Carl Moody’s, Solar Energy Systems of Brevard, new building before attending Legislative days in Tallahassee. The Solar Energy Systems office in Melbourne is beautiful and spacious. Thank you, Carl, for allowing us to use the facility and the comfy chairs. We have developed the calendar for the year and will be presenting it in the next newsletter. For now, the Space Coast members are excited about the Everything Under the Sun sm Expo in Orlando February 12-13. As always, we welcome any suggestions or input on meeting, locations or events. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 25 Tampa Bay Welcome to the Chapter’s newest members William Lawrence of Tech Services of Tampa and Luis Jimenez of Pinnacle Pool and Spa, LLC. We look forward to seeing all members in Orlando on February 12-13 at the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo. The Chapter is planning an Annual Golf Tournament at Westchase Golf Club for April, 29. Sponsorship opportunities available. Sign up today! Please support your Chapter by attending the planned meetings and events. If you have something specific you would like to see at a meeting, please let us hear from you. We are always looking for members who want to get involved in the Chapter events. If you are interested, please let us know. Treasure Coast Chapter President: Robert Miller State office: (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPATreasureCoast.com Happy New Year. The Treasure Coast Chapter Board for 2016 is President Robert (Bob) Miller, Vice President Mickey Sigmon, Treasurer Joe Janis, and Secretary Ken Parker. The next Chapter meeting is February 17. The Chapter is getting ready for an upcoming horseshoe tournament. For information please email Bob Miller. For additional information about any of the events or meetings listed in the Chapter News, please contact the Executive Director listed at the top of each Chapter's News. “LIKE” us on Facebook! Log into facebook and search Florida Swimming Pool Association. CHAPTER NEWS Chapter Coordinator: Maggie Kloepfer (866) 930-3772 [email protected] www.FSPATampaBay.com 26 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 February 12-13, 2016 Expo Preview and Information Register at www.UnderTheSunExpo.com Schedule Thursday, February 11 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Education Sessions 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Florida Public Pool Specialist Course (16-hr course / Wed. - Thurs., Feb. 10-11) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Show Registration Open 6:30 p.m. Welcome and Awards Reception - Sponsored by Amerisure Insurance Held at the OCCC Friday, February 12 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Show Registration Open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Education Sessions 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Conversation Cafés 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Learning Labs in Hall 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. P4 - Pool Pro Private Party at Lafayette's Pointe Orlando (Ticket required, $35: food, open bar) Saturday, February 13 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Download the Expo App! View course information. See exhibitor information and plan who you want to visit! View the exhibit hall map and more! Show Registration Open Education Sessions Exhibit Hall Open Learning Labs in Hall Conversation Cafés Search FSPA in your app store to find it! The app is named Orlando Pool Show. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 The right insurance partner will help keep you FL AT Insurance by Ken Brown – the most comprehensive coverage available for pool contractors. As the only endorsed property and casualty insurance provider of the Florida Swimming Pool Association, Insurance by Ken Brown (IBKB) has been protecting pool contractors for over 40 years. Which is no surprise when you consider the higher level of service and coverage we provide, including specialized protection for pool popping. Through our partnership with Amerisure, you can always count on loss protection programs and claim service that set the standard in the industry. Give us a call today and discover a depth of service unmatched in the business. ibkb.net Call (800) 940-1543 or email us at [email protected] FPP-4thQtr-vF.indd 1 10/16/15 11:45 AM 27 28 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Exhibitors (as of January 15, 2016) 5 County Wholesale 5 Star Impression A & A Manufacturing A&B Brush Aadvanced Leak Detection, Inc. Air Supply of the Future Aladdin Equipment Co. Alaglass Allied Innovations / Genuine Len Gordon Allied Universal Corp. AlternaScapes Inc. American Granby, Inc. American Leak Detection American Spa and Pool Pros Anderson Manufacturing Co. APi Water AQUA Magazine AQUA/LAMP AquaBond LLC AquaCal AutoPilot AquaChek AquaComfort Technologies LLC Aquaman Leak Detection Aquamatic Pool Covers AQUASALT, LLC AquaStar Pool Products Aquatherm Industries Aquatic Parts Company Aquatic Technologies Aquatica AquaWorx Arbors Direct Artistic Paver Manufacturing Artistry in Mosaics, Inc. ASSET - The “One & Only” Circulator Associates Agency Inc. Atlatl Software BackyardXpo Baleen Filters Basecrete Tech Baystone Tile Bio Dex Laboratories Bio-Active Products Ins. / Solar Sun Rings Blackadar Insurance Blue Square Mfg Bluffton Motor Works Bobe’ Water & Fire Features Brenntag Mid South, Inc. Buckman’s Inc. Built Right Pool Heaters LLC Bullfrog Spas C.L. Industries California Pool Association CARVIN Pool Equipment Century, A Regal Brand Classic Pool Tile & Stone Clear Comfort Cleardeck Systems, Ltd. CMP CNA Coastal, an Oldcastle Company Commercial Energy Specialists Com-Pac Filtration Coordinated Benefits Group Coral Seas/Yellow Out Cover-Pools Creative Water Solutions LLC DBPR DEL Ozone Expo Enterprise E-Z Weld Fire FX Flexcrete by Valcon Industries Floating Luxuries Florida Leak Locators Florida Stucco Corp. Florida Swimming Pool Association Foundation Technologies Fox Pool Group Gorman Company Grand Effects Great Lakes Bio Systems Gulfstream Heat Pumps Gunn Sales H2flow Hammerhead Patented Performance, Inc. Hayward Pool Products HornerXpress Industrial Test Systems, Inc. Innovative Concrete Technology Insurance By Ken Brown Inc. Inter-Fab, Inc. Intermatic, Inc. IPS Controllers IPSSA - Independent Pool & Spa Service Assn. J & J Electronics, Inc. Jack’s Magic Products Jet Line Products Jonite USA Kiddie Barrier LLC Exhibitors (as of January 15, 2016) Kimes Engineering Kover Kritters LaMotte Company Latham Pool Products - Fiberglass Division LeakTronics / Torque Lock Ledge Lounger LLC Lochinvar, LLC Luv-Tile Ent Magic Plastics, Inc. Master Tile Pool Division Midwest Canvas Corporation National Pool Route Sales, Inc. Natural Chemistry Neptune Filtration Nirvana Heat Pump USA LLC Inc. NO Equal Design Company Noble Tile Supply Inc. Odyssey Systems Only About Innovation Orenda Technologies Oreq Corporation PAL Lighting Paramount Pool & Spa Systems Pebble Junction Pebble Technology, Inc. Pentair Aquatic Systems Periodic Products Pleatco, LLC Pool & Spa News Pool Corp. Pool Route Sales USA Inc Pool Service Products Pool Tool Inc. PoolRx PoolTrac PoolWerx Power Vac Praher Canada Products Ltd Premix-Marbletite Mfg. Co. Professional Lines ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. Purity Pool, Inc. Quaker Plastics Raypak Inc. Red Rhino Leak Detection RicoRock LLC Rola-Chem - Paradise Industries S. T. Good Insurance S.R. Smith, LLC Safewater Systems Inc. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 SAFTRON Pool Rails Saline Generating Systems San Juan Products SCUBA-breather Inc. SeaKlear Pool & Spa Chemicals Sentry Industries Inc SGM Inc. SKIM-A-ROUND Skimlite Solar Hydronics Corp. / Lever Edge Solaxx LLC Southeastern Group Speck Pumps-Pool Products, Inc. Stabil Concrete Pavers Stegmeier Corporation Stenner Pump Company Stetson Development Stone Paving USA Stone-Mart Structure Studios Suburban Propane SweepEase® LLC Swim N Play Taylor Technologies, Inc. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals The Smart! Company Thermeau Inc. Tianjin Pool & Spa Corporation Tile Specialties, Inc. Tremron Group TropiClear / Lo-Chlor U.S. MOTORS® brand by Nidec Motor Corporation U.S. Paverscape Unicel Filter Cartridges United Chemical Corp United Elchem Industries United States Pumice Company Universal Packaging URETEK Holdings Inc. US SEAL MFG. USA Payroll USA Pool & Toy VakPak Valterra Products, LLC Water Tech Corporation Waterway Plastics Wet Edge Technologies Zodiac Pool Systems Inc. 29 30 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Education courses at the Expo Continuing education courses being offered at the 2016 Everything Under the Sunsm Expo on February 11-13 are listed below. To read course descriptions look for your registration book in the mail, download the app by searching “FSPA” and downloading the Orlando Pool Show app, or visit www.UnderTheSunExpo.com. Registration is done online. Advanced Hydraulic Design for Custom Pools and Spas Course #: 0009374 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Steve Barnes, AquaStar Pool Products Course Highlights: • Advanced topics related to the design of custom swimming pool, spa and water feature circulation systems, weir flow rates and gravity feed systems. • Correlation between GPM / line velocity, friction loss / pressure drop to understand the hydraulics system function. • Proper design of suction outlet plumbing. • Special equipment set application for these jobs. Algae - The Ugly Truth Course #: 0611497 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Chris Marcano, Natural Chemistry Course Highlights: • Various types of algae. • Conditions needed for algae to thrive. • Treatment and long-term prevention. Basic Business Planning: Take Your Business to the Next Level Course #: 0610219 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Connie Sue Centrella, HornerXpress Course Highlights: • Developing business plans identifying and communicating your business strategies based on a specific business model. • Develop a specific strategy allowing you to manage your business. Basic Electrical Requirements for Pools and Spas Course #: 0611477 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: David Pruette, David Pruette’s Electrical Service Course Highlights: • The rules of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Florida Building Code (FBC) as related to all aspects of electrical requirements. • Rules, terms and applications. Blue Water, "Green" Equipment Course #: 0611520 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail Instructor: Rocco Russo, Zodiac Pool Systems Course Highlights: • Review basic hydraulics. • Pump sizing. • Heating options from an energy conservation perspective. • Determine the proper heating method for pool or spa energy conservation. Cash Flow vs. Accounting - Where's the Money Going? Course #: 0611479 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Bill Kinnard, Grandy & Associates Course Highlights: • Run your business based on the cash that flows into and out of the checkbook every day. • Significant differences between cash flow and accounting. • Develop an equipment replacement fund. • Build a retained earnings account. Chapter 489 - An Overview of Contractors Responsiblities Course #: 0608746 Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. (1 Hour) Meets: L&R / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Gary Crayton, Bay Area Pools and Spas, Inc. Course Highlights: • Rights and responsibilities of a licensed contractor. • Jurisdiction and responsibilities of state and local entities. • Consequences for violating regulations, Statutes and building codes. Chapter 489 - Prohibitions and Penalties Course #: 0010148 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: L&R / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Course Highlights: • Prohibitions and penalties of Chapter 489. • Role of code enforcement officers and enforcement and licensing boards. • Citations and hearings. • Procedures to follow if you are issued a citation. Clean Light Technology - Using UVC to Reduce Chemical Usage Course #: 0611496 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Dan Tillman, Delta UV Course Highlights: • How Ultra Violet C (UVC) sterilizes single cell organisms and photoxidizes chloramines just by replicating the waves from the sun. • How UVC can reduce chemical consumption. • Explain to customers how UVC reduces the consumption of chemicals. • Benefits of using UVC technology. Commercial Subcontract Agreements Course #: 9900044 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: BP/ Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Dan Essig, Essig Pools, Inc., and Don Cesarone, Van Kirk and Sons, Inc. Course Highlights: • Pitfalls of onerous contracts and protect your business. • Understanding contractual relationships when signing subcontracts on large commercial projects. FPSA d/b/a Florida Swimming Pool Association CILB, ECLB Providership #0000917 Communication Styles - Increasing Employee Productivity Course #: 9900006 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Bill Kinnard, Grandy & Associates Course Highlights: • Part of running a profitable company is being able to communicate with your employees and customers. • Everyone has a mix of communication styles and if you understand and speak the same language as your employees, their engagement and productivity will increase. • Understand your communication style and identify other communication styles. Construction Contracts Course #: 0610221 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: BP / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Chris Van Hise, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Course Highlights: • Key contract requirements and how a contractual relationship is created. • Terms regularly utilized in the construction industry in Florida. • Basic principles necessary to create an enforceable contract. • Contract provisions are required by statute and other critical elements. Convert Existing Pools to Multiple Speed Pumps and Controls Course #: 0610822 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Advanced Audience: Builders/Commercial Instructor: Rocco Russo, Zodiac Pool Systems Course Highlights: • Calculate total dynamic head for existing pools and spas. • Properly size a new multiple-speed pump and choose the correct time clock or controls for optimum operation. Customer Service - Giving the Customer What They Want Course #: 0611478 Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:50:00 PM (8 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Bill Kinnard, Grandy & Associates Course Highlights: • How employee interactions with customers affect how much is spent and customer retention. • Communication style impacts how your techs and installers are perceived by the customer. • Five buying principles of every customer. • How to speak the customer's language DBPR-CILB Laws and Rules Course #: 0609216 Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1 Hour) Meets: L&R / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Commercial/Service Instructor: Drew Winters Course Highlights: • Review of Chapter 489, Florida Statute and Chapter 61G4, Florida Administrative Code as it relates to your license. • CILB licensing, the disciplinary process and disciplinary violations. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Florida Public Pool Specialist 16-hour Course approved by DOH Wednesday, February 10 - Thursday, February 11 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Orange County Convention Center Lunch and course manual included Training and certification for Florida public pool operators. Become eligible to service public pools and spas in Florida or renew your DOH-approved 16-hr course. Certification is valid for five years. Call 800-548-6774 FP2S certificate program is specific to Florida public pool code and includes operation principles, basic calculations, safety, water illnesses, water chemistry, sanitation, specialty chemicals, special problems, water testing, circulation and filtration systems, spa pools and hot water chemistry. Developed by the Florida Swimming Pool Association and approved by the state of Florida Department of Health as an approved 16-hour Florida public pool service technician certification course. Learn the most current standards for Florida’s public pools and spas. FSPA Members: $150 / Non-Members: $300 Calling all FSPA members! FREE education courses for all employees! All employees of a member company are eligible to attend the Expo for free and take education courses for free (FP2S has fee of $150)! Whether you need CILB CE credits or not, there is plenty to learn about the swimming pool industry. Register today at www.UnderTheSunExpo.com 31 32 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Demand Service Management Course #: 0611480 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Bill Kinnard, Grandy & Associates Course Highlights: • Key Performance Indicators (KPI) owners/ service managers should track on each technician to ensure a profitable, productive team. • Calculate and set goals for each of the KPI and apply it to your service department. Dive Into Solar Pool Heating (Repairs) Course #: 0610817 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Advanced Audience: Builder/Service Instructor: Dave Sizelove, Aquatherm Industries Course Highlights: • How to design, engineer, and install a solar pool heating system. • Basic solar concepts. • Existing market opportunities. • Potential candidates for solar. • Different types of solar and where pool heating fits in. • Benefits of solar pool heating. Electricity for the Pool and Spa Professional Course #: 0611481 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Mike Childress, Pentair Water Pool and Spa Course Highlights: • Electrical safe work practices for the pool and spa industry. • The selection and use of meters for various industry testing requirements. • Use various meters for testing voltage, continuity, resistance and amperage. • Relate NEC codes to application and identify and avoid various violations. ENERGY STAR Certified Pool Pumps Save Thousands Course #: 0611495 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder Instructor: Thomas Cucinotta, Cucinotta’s Pool Service, Inc.; Julian Ganoudis, City of Tallahassee; and Robert Haung, Cadmus Course Highlights: • Save your customers thousands in energy costs with ENERGY STAR Certified Pool Pumps. • Importance of certification testing. • How to sell ES-certified pool pumps. • The long-term costs and benefits of installing ES-certified pool pumps. Evolution of Contractors' Professional & Pollution Liability Course #: 9900011 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Jason Oswald, CNA Insurance Course Highlights: • Professional and pollution liability exposures being faced by the industry and the policies available to protect you. • Professional liability policy, exposure and coverage gaps within contractors general liability insurance. • Current gaps in property and casualty policies and why you are not covered. Excavation Safety Course #: 0609214 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: WS / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Alvin Jenkins, CNA Insurance Course Highlights: • OSHA requirements and industry expectations, safe excavation practices and underground utility damage prevention. • OSHA regulations regarding safe practices for excavation work and preventing underground utility disruption. Exploring the Relationship Between pH and Total Alkalinity Course #: 0611494 Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Eric Menken, Oreq Corporation Course Highlights: • In-depth look at how pH and Total Alkalinity are related. • Slightly more technical look at the theory behind these properties. • Why predicting the influence of one parameter on the other can be so difficult. FBC Advanced Module: ANSI-15 and ANSI-7 Flow Requirements and TDH Course #: 0610378 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: ADV / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Dan Johnson, Swim, Inc. Course Highlights: • Why flow requirements are different for energy efficiency and for suction outlet safety. • Calculate pool water volume and determine the required flow rate to comply with ANSI15. • Understanding of the new code requirements for “energy efficiency.” • The impact of piping system hydraulics on efficiency and safety. • How compliance can benefit customers through savings and safety. FBC Advanced Module: Entrapment Protection Course #: 0610926 Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. (2 Hours) Meets: ADV / Level: Advanced Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: John Garner, Pools by John Garner Course Highlights: • Various suction entrapment hazards. • Review Florida code requirements and compliance options. • Different types of entrapment, how they take place, and how they can be avoided. • Clarification on code requirements and code compliance options for new construction. • Entrapment protection in existing pools. Book your hotel room now! February 12-13, 2016 Rosen Centre Hotel Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando Room rate: $155 per night Room rate is not guaranteed after Jan. 19. Rate: $92 per night Room rate is not guaranteed after Jan. 19. Reservations: 800-204-7234 Reservations: 800-204-7234 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 9000 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 *Exhibitors can contract sub-blocks at the host hotels. Please identify yourselves with the group. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 FBC Advanced Module: Swimming Pool Updates Course #: 0610375 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: ADV / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Course Highlights: • Updates with regard to changes in pool/spa energy efficiency regulations as it relates to new and existing pool construction and renovation. • Summary of the Residential and Building (public) Code pool and spa provisions. • Your responsibility to provide products which comply and meet the standards. Fleet Safety and Risk Management, Opportunities and Impact Course #: 0611483 Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: David Blossom, Amerisure Professional Consulting Group Course Highlights: • Guided through the process of developing a safety and risk management program related to operating vehicles. • Exposures, controls, and consequences will be communicated through examples of effective programs. • Evaluate your existing fleet/driver management program. *Courses, dates, times and instructors may be subject to change. Visit www.UnderTheSunExpo.com for the most current information. Fleet Safety Management Fundamentals Course #: 0611469 Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Jay Karamanol, CNA Insurance Course Highlights: • Fleet management involves more than just selecting the right drivers and checking their driver licenses. • Evaluating and managing the company’s fleet to maximize productivity and efficiency. • Critical elements of a safety program and the statistics behind fleet management. Florida Public Pool Specialist (16-hr course) Course #: 9900043 Fee: $300 (FSPA members: $150) Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8 Hours) AND Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8 Hours) Meets: Certificate / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Service Instructor: Frank Goldstein, Chesapeake Aquatic Consultants, LLC This certification course is designed to prepare individuals in the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa professionals. Participants must take and pass an examination at the end of the course to become certified. Must attend both days. Participants should understand the basic concepts of: Pool cleaning and general pool maintenance; make-up water supply; bacteriological, chemical and physical quality of water and water purification; testing, treatment and disinfection procedures. Swimming pool calculations. Filters, filtration and circulation. Spa pools and warm water chemistry. Operations and safety requirements. State health code Chapter 64E9, F.A.C. 33 Frequently Overlooked Insurance coverages and Policies Course #: 0611468 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: BP / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: David Griffiths, Insurance by Ken Brown Course Highlights: • Overview of several insurance coverages which are excluded in the standard forms and which are overlooked by policy holders. • Specifics of insurance coverage, how your business may be excluded. From Construction to Technology Course #: 0611493 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Ron Schroader, New Water Solutions, Inc. • How to help protect bathers by understanding the differences between a dangerous system and a safe system. • Hydrostatic and dynamic differential hold down forces. • Build the suction side of the pool/spa system safer with sound/balanced hydraulics. General Liability Basics for Pool and Spa Service VGB & Beyond Course #: 0610816 Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Justin Francini, CNA Insurance Course Highlights: • Basic general liability exposures which are inherent to pool and spa service companies. • What to look for, how these items present general liability exposure. 34 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Green Technologies for Commercial Pools and Spas Course #: 0611521 Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Alvaro Mendoza, Commercial Energy Specialists, Inc Course Highlights: • Proven green technologies for commercial pools and spas. • Methods of heating, disinfection and circulation that are eco-friendly, consume less energy and save money. • Understand the demand charges and calculate energy consumption. • Reduce the use of chemicals and energy required for pool operations and maintenance. Heat Pump Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Course #: 0611491 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Advanced Audience: Service Instructor: Matthew Gomulka, AquaCal AutoPilot Course Highlights: • Safety practices for hazards encountered in the pool and spa environment, from electricity, rotating equipment (mechanical), chemicals and pressurized vessels. • Capabilities and limits of pool/spa heat pumps. • Heat pump operation processes and component functions. Hot Water Chemistry and Testing Course #: 0611490 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Course Highlights: • The uniqueness of hot water chemistry shown by a systematic presentation/ review of the parameters involved. • Basic principles of hot water chemistry, water balance, and testing techniques. How to Prevent Pool Popping Accidents Course #: 0611476 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Ken Brown, Insurance by Ken Brown, and Tony Caruso, T C Water Features Course Highlights: • What causes a pool to pop. • The recommended standard preventative procedures. • How the forces of nature and hydrostatic pressure causes pools to pop. Hydraulics for the Pool and Spa Professional Course #: 0611474 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Mike Childress, Pentair Course Highlights: • How to properly set flow rates, calculate total dynamic head, create system head curves and select a pump for the existing equipment and plumbing. Integrating GPS, Pool Service and the Customer Course #: 0611473 Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Ivars Jaunakais, Industrial Test Systems Course Highlights: • Increasing technology in the pool and spa profession. • How GPS technology can help the pool service professional and customer. Leadership and Winning as a Team Course #: 9900022 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Mike Dooley, HornerXpress Course Highlights: • A winning team requires shared trust and collaborative participation. • The principals of an effective leader and how to build on the strengths of employees for the success of the entire company. • How to interact with employees to build their trust. • Build a winning team through accountability and fair treatment. Leading Edge Swimming Pool Hydraulics (Drains not Required) Course #: 0611467 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Dan Johnson, Swim, Inc. Course Highlights: • The goals a circulations system is required to achieve. • How circulation systems work without drains – eliminating even the possibility of a suction entrapment. • Design code compliant circulation systems that out-perform traditional systems in every measurable way. Managing Salt Chlorine Generator Issues for Your Staff Course #: 0611466 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Sean Assam, HornerXpress Course Highlights: • Troubleshoot salt chlorine generators using an easy step-by-step diagnosis. • Answer and resolve most of your customer’s salt chlorine generator issues. • How to diagnose salt-related issues over the phone or at your store. Maximizing Tax Deductions through Customized Retirement Plans Course #: 0611465 Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Bill Black, Pension Services, Inc. Course Highlights: • Different types of retirement plans and why it is important to consider various plans. • How to select the plan that best suits your needs. • Changes to the Pension Protection Act (PPA). • How to Implement a Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plan under PPA. My Service Truck: Is It Safe? Course #: 0609204 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Service Course Highlights: • Safety requirements and best practices for the pool service contractor and his truck. • Handling, safe use, loading and unloading, DOT requirements and PPE. • Set up a spill kit for transporting pool chemicals. • Describe the safe method for loading a service truck properly. • Successfully clean up small spills. OSHA Training for Service Contractors Course #: 609201 Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. (3 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Service Instructor: Jay Karamanol, CNA Insurance Course Highlights: • OSHA compliance and the work performed by pool/spa professionals. • Chemical handling and hazard communication, electrical and power tool safety and silica awareness. Oxidation Reduction Potential ORP Course #: 0610813 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Service Instructor: Alvaro Mendoza, Commercial Energy Specialists, Inc Course Highlights: • History, operation, observation, and the chemistry of ORP. • Testing pros and cons. • Apply to practical and field observations Ozone and Germicidal UV: A Synergistic Approach / Course #: 0610240 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service Instructor: Alvaro Mendoza, Commercial Energy Specialists, Inc Course Highlights: • The Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) designed for residential swimming pools. • Combining strong antimicrobial oxidation power of ozone with the germicidal action of UV radiation in one system. • Create awareness of this new technology as applied to pools. • The benefits to the pool professional as well as their client base. Phosphate Control & Organic Management Course #: 0611472 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Service Instructor: Harold Evans, Orenda Technologies Course Highlights: • How controlling organics and phosphates contributes to efficiency. • Why pH and cyanuric acid (CYA) is important and how to properly adjust water chemistry. • Enzyme technology, phosphates and how to accurately test for them. • Understand how enzyme technology and phosphate control can be promoted as a “green approach” to customers. • Control algae outbreaks by being proactive. Prevention and Removal of Stains and Discoloration Course #: 0611471 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Service Instructor: Jim Gay, Jack’s Magic Products Course Highlights: • The origin of stains and discoloration in pools and spas. • The importance of balancing water and pool chemistry relative to stains and discoloration. • Identify the stain and what will remove the stain. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Public Pools Navigating FBC and DOH Regulations Course #: 0610376 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Brian Kelly, Shamrock Pools Course Highlights: • New items brought into the public pool requirements for the Florida Building Code (Section 454.1) from 64E-9, Florida Administrative Code. • New items in DOH reqiurements. Retail in the Age of Technology Course #: 0610910 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Retail Instructor: Ted Lawrence, Pool Corp, Inc Course Highlights: • How technology has changed more in the past five years than in the past 100. • The shopping experience has been transformed and you will learn what to do to evolve your business. • Recognize the face of the new customer and what your business needs to do to sell and promote to them. • How to compete with the big box retailers, the internet and win. Retail Store Basics for Success Course #: 0610913 Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Retail Instructor: David Oxley, Belleair Pool Service and Supply, Inc. Course Highlights: • Existing or new retail stores can develop a professional image while branding the company and the company message. • How to plan and implement the small things that make a big difference. • The importance of choosing a retail store location, product, and staff. • Develop and learn how to maintain a professional image. 35 Salt Pools 101 Course #: 0610245 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Ivars Jaunakais, Industrial Test Systems, Inc. Course Highlights: • Overview of the increased popularity of salt pools, salt as a sanitizing agent and how it differs from chlorine pools. • Proper testing and maintenance. • The methods for water testing. • The differences in salt water quality testing and why they’re essential to test. • How salt is used to sanitize. • Benefits of salt. Source Water: Fit To Drink Doesn’t Mean Ready To Swim Course #: 0611475 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Commercial Instructor: Terry Arko, SeaKlear Course Highlights: • Why water that is safe to drink is not fit for swimming. • How water gets distributed around the world and why water from various sources can have such a variety of contaminants. • How current and future potential drinking water regulations impact pool and spa operations as well as the industry overall. Solar Contractor Licensing in Florida Course #: 0608084 Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: L&R / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder Instructor: Robert Ortega, Techno-Solis, Inc Course Highlights: • Solar contractor license categories, scope of work, methods of licensure, requirements for certifications. • Prerequisites to become a licensed solar contractor. • Consequences of unlicensed activity. Store Layout and Design, a Plan for Success Course #: 0610911 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: BP / Level: Basic Audience: Retail Instructor: Ted Lawrence, Pool Corp, Inc. Course Highlights: • How the proper layout and flow can increase sales and make your store more profitable. • Common pitfalls of layout and design and how to avoid them. • Design or reset a store on a budget. • How small things can make a big impact. Solar Pool Heating: 10 Best Practice and Lessons Learned Course #: 0611470 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder Instructor: Dave Sizelove, Aquatherm Industries Course Highlights: • The 10 best practices and lessons learned over the history of solar pool heating. • System sizing, job costing, and hydraulics, collector mounting and troubleshooting. • How to apply best practices in the field to improve solar heating installations. Succession Planning – Keep the Business Alive Course #: 0611464 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: BP / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Bill Kinnard Grandy & Associates Course Highlights: • You spend all your life building your business, but what do you do when you retire? • A high level look at the steps needed to make the transition successful. • How to start the process of succession planning. • How to determine who the successor will be and how to start training. • Understand the necessity of starting early with training. Gorman Company, which has the largest footprint in Florida with 36 Profit Centers, added one new location in Mobile, Alabama. Gorman has been in Florida since 1939, servicing the swimming pool industry through the pool builder, the pool retailer, and service industry. Gorman Company has the most knowledgeable employee base out of any distributor to assist our customer base. 36 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Swimming Pool Energy Audits Course #: 0610247 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (2 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Advanced Audience: Service Instructor: Jeff Farlow and Rodney McCall, Pentair Water Pool and Spa Course Highlights: • A detailed understanding of swimming pool energy savings opportunities. • Use tools and techniques to accurately measure base-load use and methods to accurately estimate energy savings. The Fair Labor Standards Act: Wage and Hour Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Course #: 9900042 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hour) Meets: BP / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Jeff Mandel, Fisher & Phillips, LLP Course Highlights: • Define and establish a clear understanding of the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. • Changes to FLSA and the mistakes that expose employers to liability. • Create value through avoiding costly lawsuits Understanding Basic Hydraulics Course #: 0611489 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: John Seglem, Hayward Pool Products Course Highlights: • Factors that have an effect on the flow of water. • Factors impeding water pressure, determining “Total Dynamic Head,” reading a pump curve, and factors to consider when choosing a pump and filter. • Understand that water flow is crucial for proper circulation and filtration. • Understand how to select a pump and filter for a pool Understanding Biofilm Course #: 0611488 Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Connie Sue Centrella, HornerXpress Course Highlights: • Biofilm is evident in all swimming pools and spas and it harbors bacteria which creates a health risk to swimmers. • How biofilm is the root cause of swimming pool water problems. • Health risks associated with biofilm growth. • Various treatment methods available to pool professionals Variable Speed Pumps - Programming for Maximum Efficiency Course #: 0611487 Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service Instructor: Mike Childress, Pentair Water Pool and Spa Course Highlights: • The technology and construction of various variable-speed pumps. • How to set up and program variablespeed pumps for maximum energy efficiency. Water Chemistry & Testing 101 Course #: 0611463 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Service Instructor: Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Course Highlights: • Water balance, sanitation/oxidation, treatment applications, effective testing techniques and more. • Designed for those who are new to the industry or for those in need of a refresher course. • Understand the basic principles of pool/ spa water chemistry and how to apply this information to ensure proper sanitation and equipment use. Water Features & Effects for Swimming Pools Course #: 0611486 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Commercial Instructor: Mike Childress, Pentair Water Pool and Spa Course Highlights: • Basic design and construction of common water effects and features while establishing proper flow rates for the desired effects. • Basin sizing and lighting options for water features. • Calculate flow rates and select a pump for various feature designs. • Calculate proper basin sizing for water features. Water Testing and Treatment Myths Exposed Course #: 0611501 Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Course Highlights: • "Bust" myths about water testing issues, separating fact from fiction. • Overcome these myths by improving testing techniques, ultimately resulting in improved customer relationships. Water Testing Methods, Interferences & Techniques Course #: 0611485 Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. (2 Hours) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Service/Retail Instructor: Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Course Highlights: • Various methods currently available to enable the pool/spa professional. • Select which water testing method is best for their customer's situation. • Refresher on proper water testing techniques. Splash Zone: Cash and Prizes Winning in Today’s Competitive Market Course #: 0611500 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Connie Sue Centrella, HornerXpress Course Highlights: • Strategies necessary to build customer loyalty, gain a competitive advantage, brand your business to promote value, differentiate your business from your competition, and solve customer problems. • Identify the changes in consumer buying habits. Winning the Customer Experience Course #: 0611499 Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: GEN / Level: Basic Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Industries Course Highlights: • Define, identify and improve the customer experience throughout the entire sales cycle. • Customize goods and services and package them into a well-executed experience for buyers. • Add value to the sale by including touch points into your approach to the customer. • Develop your “intentional customer experience” and increase referrals. Workers' Compensation for the Swimming Pool Industry Course #: 0610819 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WC / Level: Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Kerry Tait, Insurance by Ken Brown Course Highlights: • Review various state guidelines and regulations with respect to workers' compensation law. • Options to comply with state statutes and claim management practices. • Budget for and reduce workers' compensation costs. Workers’ Compensation Update Course #: 0611498 Thursday, 11:00:00 AM - 11:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WC / Level: Basic, Intermediate Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: Kerry Tait, Insurance by Ken Brown Course Highlights: • Overview of state statute governing workers’ compensation law in Florida. • State of Florida and insurance carrier requirements and methods of compliance. • Tips for risk management, claims management, and cost reduction. Workplace Safety: The Impact of Accidents Course #: 0609191 Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (1 Hour) Meets: WS / Level: Basic - Advanced Audience: Builder/Service/Retail/Commercial Instructor: David Blossom, Amerisure Professional Consulting Group Course Highlights: • Basic elements of a safety program. • Benefits of having such a program. • How to improve safety in the workplace. Drawings held in the Florida Swimming Pool Association booth. Win up to $1,000 just by registering at the FSPA booth. Names will also be called for PRIZES! The longer you stay in the hall, the more money you could win! Official rules available upon request. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Learning Labs (Previously Hands-On Training) Check UnderTheSunExpo.com for a current list of topics and times. Labs are presented by exhibitors. They are product specific making them a great way to learn more about the items you are using. Labs and do not qualify for CE credit. Friday, February 12, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Programming IntelliFlo Pumps for Energy Efficiency Course #2160008 by Pentair Water Quality Systems Learn how to program the IntelliFlo Pumps for Energy Efficiency. Universal H-Series Gas Heater Course #2160003 by Hayward Pool Products Installations and trouble shooting considerations. HydroRite UV Ozone for Commercial & Residential Pools Course #2160005 by Hayward Pool Products Introducing Hayward's HydrRite - Kill 100% of what chlorine doesn't. Jandy Pro Series JXi Pool Spa Heater, Trouble Shooting and Repair Course #2160001 by Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. Learn advanced trouble shooting techniques using hands-on simulators and electric multimeters. Friday, February 12, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. New V-Flex Course #2160004 by Hayward Pool Products Upgrading existing Navigator and PoolVac Cleaner to the new V-Flex Turbine. AquaLink 2.0; Web-based Control Made Easy Course #2160002 by Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. Lean how the IQ2.0 connects to the Internet, then use simulators to perform installations. Friday, February 12, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Motors: Saving time and money with new technology and simple on site routine Course #2160007 by Century, A Regal Brand Simple tests and diagnostics to be performed on every motor change that prevent nuisance calls , premature motor failures, and lead to increased variable speed motor sales for your business! What to look for, how to find it, what it means for your next motor replacement job! Programming IntelliChem Chemical Controllers Course #2160011 by Pentair Water Quality Systems Step up to the new IntelliChem controller pool chemical management system. The IntelliChem controller automatically monitors pH and sanitizing levels and delivers just the right amount of chemicals. *Courses, dates, times and instructors may be subject to change. Visit www.UnderTheSunExpo.com for the most current information. Saturday, February 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OmniLogic Sales and Installation Course #2160006 by Hayward Pool Products Considerations for new construction and renovations. ScreenLogic Set-up, Programming and Operation Course #2160009 by Pentair Water Quality Systems Learn how to set-up, program and operation of the ScreenLogic2 Interface which allows you to control the key functions of your pool and spa using the IntelliTouch and EasyTouch control systems using controllers such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch Mobile Digital Device, Android Device and PC or Mac computers. 37 38 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Welcome & Awards Reception Thursday, February 11 • 6:30 p.m. Orange County Convention Center Cocktails Design Awards Service Awards Director of the Year Person of the Year Event Sponsor: Conversation Cafés Conversation Cafés are in the exhibit hall for 45-min. roundtable discussions on topics for • Service Companies • Retail Stores • Builders • Commercial Pool Management Moderators will lead predetermined topics and there will also be time for topics to be brought up by attendees. Builder Topics • Reading and understanding the Florida Building Code and Statutes • What does FSPA do to benefit builders? • New technology for the residential and commercial pool builder • How to institute good jobsite safety practices with subcontractors • From the eyes of a subcontractor Builder café sponsor: Commercial Pool Topics • Making the transition from residential to commercial • What do you mean, “That’s too expensive?” • The importance of a company driver policy • Labor laws Service Topics • There’s an app for that! Service apps that work • Stand out and be recognized • Why service technicians go down the street for $.50 more an hour • Pool audits, pool profits • Dangers of unlicensed pool service • Operating in the performance curve • How to prevent electrocutions *Topics, dates, times and moderators may be subject to change. Visit www.UnderTheSunExpo.com for the most current information. Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 This gathering is a great chance to catch up with friends and network before the Expo begins. The reception is free to Expo exhibitors and attendees. Pool Pro Private Party at Lafayette's Pointe Orlando Friday, February 12 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. $35 per person Open Bar, Dinner, Live Band! Event Sponsors: 39 40 Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 Education monitors needed Education at the Expo is held February 11-13. Continuing education is a significant element of the annual Expo and volunteer monitors play a crucial role in its success. Call Mary at 800-548-6774 Download the Expo App! View course information. See exhibitor information and plan who you want to visit! View the exhibit hall map and more! Search FSPA in your app store to find it! The app is named Orlando Pool Show. February 2016 Noon at All Pool Service and Supply FSPA Florida West Coast Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Noon at Jazzy’s BBQ, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater 4 FSPA Tampa Bay Chapter Board of Directors Meeting 9 FSPA East Central Florida Chapter Meeting 12-13 Everything Under the Sunsm Expo 16 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando www.UnderTheSunExpo.com FSPA North Central Florida Chapter Board of Directors Meeting 17 FSPA Florida Gulf Coast ChapterBoard Meeting FSPA Treasure Coast Chapter Meeting 18 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Fort Myers FSPA Charlotte Harbor Chapter Board Meeting March 2016 3 Return Service Requested FSPA Central Florida Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Florida Swimming Pool Association 2555 Porter Lake Drive, Suite 106 Sarasota, Florida 34240 2 41 PRE-SORT FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA, FL 34260 PERMIT # 339 CALENDAR Florida Pool Prosm • February 2016 FSPA Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting 6:00 p.m. Social 6:30 p.m. Dinner This month’s advertisers Pg 3: HornerXpress.com / 727-823-5642 Pg 4: Aquatherm Industries / www.warmwater.com Pg 5: www.SGM.cc / 800-641-9247 Pg 6: www.HBWeekly.com / 877-332-1411 Pg 7: American Leak Detection.com 800-970-LEAK FSPA Northeast Florida Chapter Employer / Employee Training 8 FSPA Manasota Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Pg 10: Purity Pool.com / 800-257-1961 15 FSPA Broward Chapter Meeting Pg 12: Insurance by Ken Brown www.InsByKenBrown.com / 800-940-1543 17 FSPA Florida Gulf Coast ChapterBoard Meeting Pg 15: Amerisure Insurance www.InsByKenBrown.com / 800-940-1543 11:45 a.m. FSPA state office HornerXpress 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Fort Myers 18-19 24 FSPA Board of Directors Meeting Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort FSPA Charlotte Harbor Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m. Social 6:00 p.m. Dinner / CE Course Pg 8: AQUASALT.com / 866-549-7665 Pg 20: NO Equal Design.com / 305-972-8690 Pg 22: Gorman Company Pg 24: Pentair Pool.com