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president’s message AQ APSP QUARTERLY Volume 1, No. 1 • Winter 2008 An Inaugural Salute to Our Transformational Heroes AS A KID I was fascinated at the transformations that would take comic book figures like Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent or Diana Prince and, in the blink of an eye, change them into heroes and champions. Transformations are engaging, so it’s no surprise that our members relate to APSP transforming itself anew into a vibrant leader in the pool, spa and hot tub community. This new magazine highlights, and is a reflection of, APSP’s transformation. It enables us to better recognize our own heroes – the men and women of our association who volunteer their time and talents to growing our industry and making it a success for everyone. This new AQ is a way to tell our collective story as we continue to demonstrate the power of collaboration on industry issues and concerns. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) 2111 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia 22314-4695 703.838.0083 • Fax 703.549.0493 email: AQ@APSP.org website: APSP.org APSP OFFICERS (2007) APSP Chairman of the Board Penny Johnson APSP Chairman-Elect Gene Fields APSP Secretary-Treasurer Terry Brown APSP Past Chairman Larry Biscornet AQ EDITORIAL STAFF APSP President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Weber APSP Director of Marketing and Promotion Lauren Stack AQ Managing Editor Ken Suzuki AQ Associate Editor Jeanette Smith AQ Contributors Helen Bloch Ralph Bloch Carvin DiGiovanni Michael Reed Nina Schwartz AQ EDITORIAL ADVISORS Dick Wolfe, Gibbs & Soell Christina Cozzi, Gibbs & Soell This new magazine… enables us to better recognize our own heroes – the men and women of our association who volunteer their time and talents to growing our industry and making it a success for everyone. Unlike “quick changes” in the comics, organizational transformations take time and are measured in many achievements by our constituents, both large and small. In this issue of AQ, you’ll note APSP milestones from this past year that are highlighted in our inaugural Annual Report. You’ll recognize the contributions of volunteers who push progress forward while searching for new opportunities to better serve the industry. You’ll witness transformational leadership through the eyes of our current Board Chairman, Penny Johnson. You’ll read how the APSP Career Institute is laying the groundwork for innovative industry approaches to advancing education. You’ll see APSP’s commitment to safety is reflected in the new ANSI/APSP-7 Suction Entrapment Avoidance Standard. And, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how the hot tub community is rallying together in an unprecedented effort to promote the industry. All these initiatives are driven by volunteers, your peers, who are committed to the betterment of this industry. AQ will be a work in progress. Please give us your feedback; drop us a line and let us know how we’re doing. The new magazine will serve as a way to keep you connected, hopefully get you involved and perhaps turn you into one of our industry’s heroes. I know we’ve got extra capes that will fit perfectly. Thanks, and best regards, Published by Naylor, LLC 5950 Northwest 1st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607 800.369.6220, 352.332.1252, 352.331.3525 (fax) www.naylor.com Publisher John Kilchenstein Editor Leslee Masters Project Manager Jason White Advertising Sales Bobby Bell, Kim Glover, Yoruba Haney, Mary Johnston, Bill Mulligan, SaraCatherine Sedbery, Gina Sinnett, Paul Woods Marketing Heather Zimmerman Layout & Design Emma Law, Cal Harding Advertising Art Aaron Harper AQ (APSP Quarterly) is published four times a year for The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Copyright © 2007 by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. All rights reserved and all commercial use of the contents prohibited except if expressly authorized in writing by the association. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent official positions or policies of APSP. Published November 2007, APS-Q0407/6812 Bill Weber President & CEO The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals bweber@APSP.org 6 | AQ A P S P Q UA R T E R LY http://APSP.org http://www.naylor.com

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APSP Quarterly - Winter 2008 Contents President's Message Guest Editorial APSP Annual Report Hot Tub Council Initiative to Speak with One Voice Suction Safety Challenging the Process Industry Update Keeping Pace: Staying on the Cutting Edge With Lifelong Learning APSP News & Resources Advertisers' Index

APSP Quarterly - Winter 2008

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