Aquatic Related Organizations Convene for All Association Forum
ALEXANDRIA, VA (PRWEB) April 15, 2015 -- Fifteen aquatic related organizations convened in Dallas last week for the All Association Forum, organized and hosted by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). The purpose for the Forum was to gain understanding about each organization’s mission and goals, as well as discuss industry issues, challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
Facilitated by Paul Meyer of Tecker International, representatives from the following organizations attended to discuss a number of issues facing the industry: Aquatic Professionals Education Council (APEC); Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP); APSP; California Pool and Spa Association (CPSA); Foundation for Pool and Spa Industry Education (FPSIE); Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA); International Professional Pond Contractors Association (IPPCA); Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA); National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA); National Plasterers Council (NPC); National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF); Association for Swimming Ponds and Natural Swimming Pools (ASPNSP); Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC); and World Waterpark Association (WWA).
One outcome of the meeting is that the organizations agreed to create a strategy to monitor and share federal, state and local legislative and regulatory information among the participating organizations with APSP to chair.
“This is a positive first step in building trust and collaboration between organizations that serve the aquatic industry,” said APSP President and CEO Rich Gottwald. “By choosing common ground, we’ll work on issues that are meaningful to all and that advance the industry.” Future meetings are envisioned, although no specific timeline has been agreed upon.
For more information about the All Association Forum, contact Gottwald.
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About APSP
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world’s oldest and largest association representing swimming pool, hot tub, and spa manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers’ agents, designers, builders, installers, suppliers, retailers, and service professionals. Dedicated to the growth and development of its members’ businesses and to promoting the enjoyment and safety of pools and spas, APSP offers a range of services, from professional development to advancing key legislation and regulation at the federal and local 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. For more information, visit APSP.org.
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Lisa Grepps, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, +1 703-838-0083 Ext: 179, [email protected]
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