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   Mark Becker and Shawn Panico, of the El Dorado Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) chapter, proved for the seventh year in a row that they know how to operate a successful golf tournament. Golftoberfest 2014 surpassed all expectations and broke all previous records with the number of golfers by maxing out the roster thirty days before the tournament, filling all the sponsorships, and increasing the amount of money raised. The Foundation for Pool and Spa Industry Education (FPSIE) is honored and grateful to be the beneficiary to receive the proceeds from Golftoberfest 2014. FPSIE expresses its

gratitude to all the players, sponsors, and volunteers who enabled the tournament to be such a huge success. While there isn’t enough space here to list all the players, suffice it to say that the pool-and-spa industry’s best golfers all showed up—the score cards reflected it. Sponsors of Golftoberfest 2014 were also some of the industry’s best players. FPSIE expresses gratitude to the following sponsors: Adams Pool Specialties; American Leak Detection; Aztec Solar; Capital Valley IPSSA chapter; Chem Quip, Inc.; Dennett Pools; El Dorado IPSSA Chapter; Gregg’s Pool

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Do you ever shop on Amazon? If so, you can be a FPSIE supporter at no cost to you. Yes, FPSIE has joined the AMAZONSMILE program where Amazon shoppers choose a charitable organization for AMAZONSMILE to donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price of eligible products. Like FPSIE, AMAZONSMILE is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that was created by Amazon specifically to manage Amazon’s philanthropic gifting. Since many of FPSIE’s constituents in the pool-and-spa industry regularly shop on Amazon, AMAZONSMILE gives all our industry’s members an opportunity to be a FPSIE supporter without any out-of-pocket expense. It’s easy to designate FPSIE as your not-for-profit choice to receive a nickel for every dollar of eligible products that you purchase on Amazon; just click here, http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-3270370, and when you shop, AMAZONSMILE automatically donates to FPSIE. So, please, when you shop on Amazon, log on to this Web site, automatically choosing FPSIE as your not-for-profit choice, and become an AMAZONSMILE FPSIE supporter. Also, FPSIE would very much appreciate your sharing this information with your friends and associates who may be interested in supporting education for all members of the pool-and-spa industry.

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The IPSSA Golftoberfest fundraiser collected $26,000. Pictured here from left to right: Don Aston (FPSIE); Michael Orr (FPSIE); Brian Duncan (IPSSA Region 1 Director); Mark Becker (El Dorado Hills IPSSA); Billie Miller (FPSIE); Fred Hare (FPSIE); and Shaun Panico (El Dorado Hills IPSSA).

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Works; Hasa; Hayward; IPSSA corporate; LaMotte; Leisure Supply; Mike The Poolman; Natural Chemistry; Paramount; Pentair; Pool Time; Rocklin Pool Service; SCP; Sierra Pacific Solar; Superior Pool Products; U. S. Motors; Valley Leak Detection; and Zodiac. Thank you, one and all, for your sponsorships—you are very much appreciated. Mark, Shawn, and the El Dorado IPSSA chapter join FPSIE in sending a really big “thank you” to Greg Durkee and Steve Hubbard and all the gang at Chem Quip, Inc. for stepping up to be the Title Sponsor of Golftoberfest 2014; to IPSSA corporate for being the Presenting Sponsor; to the Champions of FPSIE (who sponsored four or more teams of players), Hasa, Pentair, SCP, and Zodiac.

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FPSIE also expresses its appreciation to all of its volunteers who worked so diligently to help Mark and Shawn make Golftoberfest 2014 a success. In the words of Mark Becker: “Carole Dittmer made a huge difference; she helped take Golftoberfest to a whole new level.” Jessica Dittmer did an awesome job in helping Mark redesign the flyers and sponsorship forms and so much more. Laura Hearden did a fantastic job in handling the numerous telephone calls and in keeping the FPSIE gang informed of progress and such. Billie Miller reviewed all the flyers and documents to ensure that all i’s were dotted, t’s were crossed, and punctuation and spelling were correct. Don Aston and

Michael Orr did their usual yeoman’s job of supervising the ladies doing their work. Then they brought friends and worked at the tournament from daybreak to dust. FPSIE owes them a great debt of gratitude—thanks to one and all. Mark, Shawn, and the El Dorado IPSSA chapter have passed the Golftoberfest baton by gifting it to IPSSA Region 1. They feel that for the tournament to continue to enjoy growth and success, it needs more “boots-on-the-ground.” With all of Region 1’s chapters participating in future Golftoberfests assures a bright future for the tournament. Mark and Shawn will continue to participate by serving as co-chairs of a newly formed Golftoberfest committee consisting of volunteers from all IPSSA Region 1 chapters and FPSIE. Thank you Brian Duncan, IPSSA Region 1’s head honcho, for leading the charge to get IPSSA corporate involved with Golftoberfest and for your willingness to take Golftoberfest under the IPSSA Region 1 umbrella. Everyone at FPSIE looks forward to a long and prosperous relationship with IPSSA and Golftoberfest.  

2015 TRAINING OPPORTUNTIES

FPSIE has negotiated extensions for its contracts with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Electric (SCE) through 2015 for additional presentations of the Certified Aquatic Equipment Installer (CAEI) course. Development of a 2015 training schedule is now underway for both Northern California and Southern California. SMUD, PG&E and SCE all now require contractors to have completed CAEI training as a prerequisite for participating in their rebate programs. Contractors interested in enrolling in CAEI should get on the waiting list for their area now because FPSIE schedules presentations in areas based on interest and demand. There is no immediate obligation to join a wait list (not until a class is scheduled and you are asked to register). So, call FPSIE at (916) 922-8895 or by e-mail at: info@fpsie.org, and ask to be placed on a waiting list for your area.

We’d be remiss to not remind that even though the FPSIE on-line course development is still a work in progress, there are already over thirty courses available 24/7/365 – wherever the internet is available. Visit the FPSIE website at www.fpsie.org/online-courses to view and register. Additionally, FPSIE will be conducting the popular NSPF® Certified Pool Operator (CPO)® course in the classroom as well as the blended Primer/Fusion course. This course is intended for operators, health officials, service professionals, builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers and academicians.

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Aquatic Facility Audits - $65.00 (Includes color handbook and S&H) Learn how to provide a safe environment for facility staff and patrons. A must activity for every facility’s risk management plan. Aquatic Play Feature - $65.00 (Includes color handbook and S&H) Learn how to protect yourself and facility patrons by becoming more knowledgeable about management of facilities with water features. Aquatic Risk Management - $65.00 (Includes color handbook and S&H) Learn how to reduce injuries and liability risks in and around facilities through the implementation of a risk management plan. Basic Electricity - $199.00 This primer course for students enrolling in APSP’s Certified Maintenance Specialist® (CMS®) is a comprehensive, in depth learning experience that begins with basic electrical terms, safety, and continues through controllers, circuits and functions. Professor FPSIE refers to this course as “basic training” for serious service techs. Basic Hydraulics & System Components - $199.00 This primer course for students enrolling in APSP’s Certified Maintenance Specialist ® (CMS®) is Professor FPSIE and Mr. Hydraulics, Fred Hare’s course modeled after the classroom training that they’ve been presenting nationally for years. There are literally generations of pool builders, remodelers, plumbers and serious service techs who are using the principles taught in this course. Basic Water Chemistry - $99.00 This primer course for students enrolling in APSP’s Certified Maintenance Specialist® (CMS®) is a comprehensive, in depth 6 hours of training on basic water chemistry, water balance, Langlier Index calculations, sanitation, water clarity, testing and ancillary chemicals and their uses in pools and spas. Behavior-Based Safety - $19.95 Learn to apply the principles of Hazard Elimination, Personal Contribution, Injury Prevention and Self-Evaluation when implementing behavior-based safety in a workplace. Certified Pool/Spa Inspector - $65.00 (Includes color handbook and S&H) Health Inspectors can learn how to better implement consistent and effective inspections. Pool operators can learn what inspectors examine when inspecting.

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Chemical Safety - $19.95 An Occupational Safety Course to ensure awareness of common hazards, safe practices for chemical storage and waste disposal and correct response to emergency situations involving chemical spills. Chlorine Safety - $19.95 An Occupational Safety Course to ensure specific awareness of the hazards and health effects of chlorine exposure, identify exposure controls and how to respond to a chlorine spill or release. Compressed Gas Safety - $19.95 An Occupational Safety Course to ensure awareness of common hazards and safety requirements when working with or around Compressed Gases. Disability in the Workplace - $19.95 An Employment Law Course to ensure recognition of the key elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and how to interact with people with disabilities. Discrimination-Free Workplace - $19.95 An Employment Law Course to ensure awareness of issues related to discrimination associated with race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and physical or mental disability. DOT Hazardous Materials General Awareness - $19.95 Learn the basic requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT); the nine (9) hazmat classes and their divisions; the Hazmat Table; packaging, labels shipping papers and vehicle placards. DOT Training for Drivers of HAZMAT Shipments - $24.95 This course provides DOT required training for HAZMAT employees who “drives a motor vehicle containing hazardous material” including highway-specific training. Electrical Safety Work Practices and Standards (NFPA 70E) - $100.00 A comprehensive 6 hour Occupational Safety Course designed to reduce the financial and personnel costs of injuries due to exposure to electrical hazards. Covers regulations for electrical work and safety training requirements to protect employees. Emergency Response Planning - $65.00 (Includes color handbook and S&H) Learn how to develop an Emergency Response Plan for your facility. Covers types of emergency situations including responding to aquatic emergencies.

  Fire Safety - $19.95 An Occupational Safety Course to ensure awareness of Fire Prevention measures; emergency plans and correct use of portable fire extinguishers including how to identify how and when to fight a fire. Flammable Liquid Safety - $19.95 An Occupational Safety Course to ensure hazard recognition, safety, flashpoint protection, and inventory inspections for the use of flammable and combustible liquids in the workplace. Hazardous Waste Management - $19.95 Learn standards for indoor pool/spas, the sources of major indoor air contaminants and controls to help maintain good indoor air quality. Heaters, Controllers and Maintenance - $99.00 This primer course for students enrolling in APSP’s Certified Maintenance Specialist® (CMS®) is a comprehensive, in depth 6 hours of training on heaters, covers, chemical feeder/generators and controllers. Home Pool Essentials - $24.95 (Includes 32 page PDF resource guide/book) The HPE course is an ideal way to help a new pool/spa owner learn the basics of pool/spa operation and safety. Many Builders and Retailers provide this third-party training to their customers as a risk management strategy to prevent “failure to warn” claims. Personal Protective Equipment - $19.95 (Available in English/Spanish) Learn the right protective equipment to use for the work to be accomplished. Students will be able to protect themselves from illness or injury by the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Pool Operator Primer - $150.00 (Available in English/Spanish) (Includes color handbook and S&H) In eight lessons students work through the material covered in the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator® Handbook, the same textbook used for the CPO® certification course. Successful completion earns the student a Record of Completion and IACET continuing education credits. POP can also be the first step to earning CPO® certification. Safety, Customer Service & Construction - $99.00 This primer course for students enrolling in APSP’s Certified Maintenance Specialist® (CMS®) is a comprehensive, in depth 6 hours of training on safety, customer service, construction, calculations, interior finishes and repair.

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