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• July 2014
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Wendy Parker Barsell
FSPA Executive Director
July means Independence Day,
swimming pools and FSPA membership
Independence Day is the iconic summer holiday.
Images of this holiday always include watermelon,
fireworks and water recreation. Being in the swimming
pool business, it means our product’s use is at its
height this month, as well as all the products that make
swimming pools work.
It is also that traditional time in which your FSPA
membership dues has been due. In recent years new
members renew on the date they applied, but for those
who joined prior to a few years ago your FSPA renewal
remains July 1. This was a date set by the NSPI primarily because it is when
members are the busiest and have the best cash flow. Yes, the secret is out!
We want you to renew your membership when your business is doing great!
The FSPA membership is now over 600 members! That is the most
members we have had since before the economy turned. The FSPAmember
benefits are better than ever – free education for all employees, free MSDS
program, college scholarships, outstanding representation with the Florida
legislature and regulatory agencies, up to the minute industry news and much
more. So what are you waiting for? Send in your renewal so you don’t lose
access to benefits.
And lastly, as you celebrate this July 4
th
, and we quickly count down the
days to the end of summer, remember what makes being in the swimming
pool industry great. Every day around swimming pools in Florida kids are
doing cannonballs and playing Marco Polo, parents are grilling hot dogs and
hamburgers, and friends are drinking a cold one and telling stories. FSPA
members are the ones who make this possible and your association is here
to help your business stay on top.
