THE PREMIERE EVENT FOR THE POOL SPA PATIO INDUSTRY

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1 THE PREMIERE EVENT FOR THE POOL SPA PATIO INDUSTRY EXHIBITS: NOVEMBER CONFERENCE: NOVEMBER 7-12 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Bayside Halls B-D Las Vegas, NV The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals [APSP], the show sponsor, is the world s oldest and largest association dedicated to the growth, high standards and success of the pool and spa industry. Join APSP at the Expo for incredible education and inspiring events in Las Vegas! Visit our booth to learn about the new industry consumer campaign Booth # REGISTER NOW at During the online registration process, you will be asked, How did you hear about the 2015 Expo? Click on Received a special code and enter FLY4 as the code.

2 THE PREMIERE EVENT FOR THE POOL SPA PATIO INDUSTRY The 2015 Int l Pool Spa Patio Expo (PSP Expo) is heading to Las Vegas as we present the biggest industry event of the year. Join builders, retailers, service companies, designers and landscape architects for the industry event that will grow your outdoor living business to the next level. Before you hit the product-packed show floor, you have the opportunity to advance your career through educational opportunities brought to you by APSP, the world s oldest and largest association dedicated to the growth, high standards and success of the pool and spa industry. The APSP programs at the International Pool I Spa I Patio Expo are designed to offer pool and spa professionals an opportunity to advance their careers, excel in their businesses and develop stronger relationships. APSP offers a variety of certifications and continuing education options at the PSP Expo. Class space is limited so REGISTER TODAY. For more information, visit

3 PRE-SHOW CONFERENCE Saturday, November 7 Monday, November 9 8:00 am 5:30 pm APSP Pool & Spa Construction Course Member Pricing: $1,195 (early)/$1,295 Non-Member Pricing: $1,395 (early)/$1,495 Instructor: Rick English, CBP The PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course is for novice and experienced pool builders, as well as designers who need to know more about pool and spa construction, this 24 hour course takes you through the APSP Builders Manual and gives you what you need to know to conform to industry standards. The course covers all types of pool and spa water feature construction, and reviews the construction process in detail from design to pool and spa start-up. This course is an excellent preparation for the CBP Certified Building Professional exam (offered Tuesday, November 10). Registrants for the course receive a copy of the APSP Builders Manual and Pool & Spa Construction Workbook. A physical address is required for shipment of materials. Registrations received after October 30, and international registrants will receive their materials onsite. Registration for the CBP Exam is separate; there is a $200 fee. Download the exam application at APSP.org/CBP. For information on the exam, you can APSP University at apspuniversity@apsp.org or call , ext APSP CST Certified Service Technician Course Member Pricing: $695 (early)/$795 Non-Member Pricing: $895 (early)/$995 Instructor: Frank Goldstein, CBP, CSP The APSP CST Certified Service Technician Course program is for those with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. The course is approximately 40 hours in length and the exam requires the ability to apply your technical knowledge to situations encountered in the field. The APSP Service Tech Manual is the textbook for this course. Qualified individuals may take the CST Certified Service Technician exam on Tuesday, November 10. Registration for the CST exam is included in your registration fee. The CST exam is presented in an open-book, multiple choice format and is given on Tuesday, November 10 from 2-5 p.m. Many students also find the CST program to be a useful preparation for taking the CSP Certified Service Professional exam. Registration for the CSP Exam is separate; there is a $200 fee. Download the exam application at APSP.org/CSP. For information on the exam, you can APSP University at apspuniversity@apsp.org or call , ext Registrants for the course receive a copy of the APSP Service Tech Manual and CST Workbook. A physical address is required for shipment of materials. Registrations received after October 30, and international registrants will receive their materials onsite. Tuesday, November 10 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Tradewinds EF APSP Education Course Testing Qualified candidates can sit for the following exams: CST Certified Service Technician exam, CBP Certified Building Professional exam or CSP Certified Service Professional exam. Registration for the CSP and CBP exam is separate. Download the CBP application at APSP.org/CBP or the CSP application at APSP.org/CSP. For more information, the APSP University apspuniversity@apsp.org or call ext REGISTER TODAY. For more information, visit

4 APSP PAVILION - BOOTH #4269 International Awards of Excellence Photo Gallery Join APSP in their booth and view the winners of the 2015 International Awards of Excellence. Vote for your favorite award winning installation at APSP.org/FanFavorite. Voting starts on Thursday, October 1 and ends at 5 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, November 10. The winner will be revealed during the Tuesday evening Expo Welcome Party held at Light Nightclub in Mandalay Bay. Member Lounge We invite you to stop by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals member lounge for refreshments and relaxation at Booth #4269. While here, register for a chance to win an Apple Watch! Plus, view the 2015 International Awards of Excellence recipients and check out our new consumer campaign. The industry s most powerful trade association and show sponsor welcomes you to Expo! Treasure Quest $2,000 CASH Prize Game Drop off your completed Treasure Quest Game Card to the APSP Booth for your chance to win $2,000 CASH. It s never been easier to plan your expo show floor experience than now by participating in the 2015 Int l Pool I Spa I Patio Expo Treasure Quest CASH Prize Game! Pick up a Treasure Quest game card in registration and then follow the map to each of the participating booths to receive an official stamp on your map. Once you have secured all the required stamps, submit your card to be entered into the drawing that will take place on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 pm; must be present to win. Membership Information APSP s brand promise to you is success. And we deliver that promise through a range of services, from professional development to advancing key legislation and regulation at the local, state and federal levels, to consumer outreach and public safety. APSP is the only industry organization recognized by the American National Standards Institute to develop and promote national standards for pools, hot tubs and spas. With a renewed emphasis on chapter development, we encourage all pool, spa and hot tub professionals to stop by our booth #4269 and discover how you can start connecting on the local level and leveraging national support. While here, register for a chance to win an Apple Watch. Plus, view the 2015 International Awards of Excellence recipients. Non-members and past members are especially welcome to get acquainted through show specials. The industry s most powerful trade association and show sponsor welcomes you to Expo! APSP EXPO EVENTS First Timer s Event November 10 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. APSP Booth # 4269 Knowing that Expo can be overwhelming to first-timers, we ve created a free first timer s tour to help nonmembers maximize their Expo experience. Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at a.m., at the APSP booth # 4269, for a special behind the scenes tour of the International Pool Spa Patio Expo show floor. The tour is free but we do ask you to RSVP to APSP Member Services at memberservices@apsp.org by October 15. WAVE Young Professionals Network Event November 10 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Border Grill Las Vegas, NV Open to WAVE Network Members ~ Advance registration with APSP is required. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Border Grill in Las Vegas, NV to network and socialize with other young hot tub industry professionals. APSP WAVE Network member admission is $10 per person and includes select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers. Those that wish to attend to support the group, will be charged $25 per person. Space is limited so reserve your ticket today by ing your APSP Account Representative at memberservices@apsp.org or call ext For more information, wave@apsp.org. REGISTER TODAY. For more information, visit

5 SPECIALTY SEMINARS APSP Volunteer Leadership Forum Monday, November 9 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. South Pacific J Join us for the 2015 Volunteer Leadership Forum, designed to strengthen chapters. Network and strategize ways to make APSP more effective on the local level while gaining insight into the future of the industry. Admission is free but we do ask that you RSVP to APSP Chapter Services at chapterservices@apsp.org by Wednesday, September 30. WAVE Young Professionals Network Special Seminar Tuesday, November 10 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm South Pacific H Lucas Congdon Star of Insane Pools on Animal Planet Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon from Lucas Lagoons will inspire young professionals by discussing his passion for the industry and how that helped him become a successful businessman and led to a starring role on Animal Planet s Insane Pools. This seminar is for WAVE Network reception attendees only. If you are attending the WAVE Network reception, please your RSVP to wave@apsp.org by October 15. How to Maximize Your Profits Using Manufacturers Agents Wednesday, November 11 8:00 am-9:00 am Tradewinds EF The APSP Manufacturers Agents Council is proud to present a seminar about the many benefits of using manufacturers reps. This hour-long seminar is designed for companies who use manufacturers reps currently, or who are interested in using them in the future. The session is FREE and takes place before show hours on the second day of the PSP Expo. IHTA of APSP Open Meeting Wednesday, November 11 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. South Pacific J Things are heating up in the portable hot tub sector. If your business has anything to do with hot tubs (manufacturing, retail, vendor), you can t afford to miss this exciting industry meeting where you ll hear the latest in the areas of engineering, regulations, statistics, marketing, and international partnerships. You re invited to maximize your EXPO experience with coffee, networking and exclusive hot tub industry information you can t find anywhere else. The IHTA of APSP membership welcomes you to participate. Launching at the 2015 Int l Pool Spa Patio Expo: ESCAPE - the industry s new consumer marketing campaign Visit the APSP Pavilion, booth # 4269, to discover an exciting new initiative: ESCAPE, a digital marketing program aimed directly at consumers which is created and funded by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Learn all about the campaign and how to use the tools to get found by consumers. The word escape conjures up two images: getting away from an undesirable situation (such as the scorching heat of summer and the relentless stress of modern life) and moving to something better (such as taking a refreshing dip in a pool and relaxing in a soothing spa or hot tub). Both apply to APSP s new marking campaign. As for the industry itself, Escape s overarching goal will be to further spur its recovery following the deep recession that began in APSP hopes the campaign will enable the industry to escape from the sales doldrums and move to a more robust business climate. The Escape campaign is a great start for reintroducing American consumers to the desirability of owing a pool, spa or hot tub. Through Escape, the industry will being to show consumers it doesn t cost as much as they think to own a pool or spa; that outfitted properly, pools and spas can actually be quite thrifty when it comes to water usage; and that there are a wide range of benefits both physical and emotional that come from being a pool, spa or hot tub owner. Come ESCAPE to the APSP Pavilion to learn more about the campaign and how you can help promote the campaign on the local level. REGISTER TODAY. For more information, visit

6 ABOUT Dedicated to the growth and development of its members businesses and to promoting the enjoyment and safety of pools, spas and hot tubs to consumers, APSP offers a range of services that include: Setting and advocating industry standards that serve the interests of the consumer and the industry Advancing technical competence Convening leaders around important industry issues Promoting professionalism Serving consumer interests and public safety Protecting the interests of the pool, spa and hot tub industry For more than half a century, APSP has been serving members and the public with critical industry knowledge that ranges from sound regulatory practice to industry trends and consumer attitudes. Since 1983, APSP is the only industry organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute as the recognized Standards Development Organization to promote and develop the nation s standards for swimming pools and hot tubs. For more information, visit APSP.org or call You re the industry s future! Advance your company and career by making invaluable connections with other future industry leaders your age who face the same challenges and opportunities in the pool, spa, and hot tub business. APSP wants to connect you with events and education that matter most to you. Recommended Expo events and education for Young Professionals will have the APSP WAVE Young Professionals Network logo on the PSP website. For more information, wave@apsp.org REGISTER TODAY. For more information, visit