Seminars

Pool & Spa News, Jan 11, 2002

The 2002 Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show has something for everyone. The two seminar tracks--technical and business--are geared toward a variety of skill levels from basic to advanced. This year's 38 technical seminars are free to registered attendees. Prices for the business seminars are listed in the schedule below. Those planning to attend a number of sessions may want to take advantage of the expo's three-day discount pass priced at $85 for NSPI members and $125 for non-members. The pass admits attendees into any business seminar. All seminars will be held in the New Convention Center.

Seminar attendees can register on-site at the expo, or online at www.nespapool.org. Early registration is recommended due to space limitations for some sessions.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Certified Pool/Spa Operators (CPO)--Part 1 Instructors: Trevor Sherwood, Pool Operation Management; Al Inglin, Advanced Training & Compliance Ticket required

MONDAY, JAN. 28

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Certified Pool/Spa Operators (CPO)--Part 2 Instructors: Trevor Sherwood, Pool Operation Management; Al Inglin, Advanced Training & Compliance. Ticket required

10 a.m.-4 .p.m.

Are You Wearing Too Many Hats? Explore the many roles played by pool/spa company owners; learn how to achieve peak performance in each.

Instructor: Jerry Goolsby, Ph.D., Loyola University, New Orleans. Ticket includes lunch.

Concrete and Steel Structural Applications Master the technical considerations of concrete pools and decks. Instructor: Neil O. Anderson, Anderson & Associates. Ticket includes lunch.

A Guide to Formulating an Annual Advertising Campaign This hands-on workshop guides you step by-step through the process of creating an ad budget and campaign, and more. Instructor: Mark Davis, Dayrich Enterprises. Ticket includes lunch.

Ponds & Aesthetic Waterfeatures Tips on pond and water garden construction and ecosystems, landscaping and waterfall design, and more. Instructor: Chris Wilson, Aquascape Designs Inc. Ticket includes lunch.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29

8:30-10 a.m.

Heat Pumps for Spas & Pools Instructor: Tim Holdway, Energy Utilization Systems. Technical Track; intermediate.

Alternative Filtering Materials Instructor: Barry Nehls, Swim Pure Corp. Technical Track; intermediate.

Vinyl-Liner Replacement for Custom Pools Instructor: J. Kevin Shea, Vyn-All Products Corp. Technical Track; intermediate.

Building the Right Pool by Building the Right Relationship Instructors: Chris Kendzierski, Ehrich Landscape Architects; Tom Mortland, Ivy Construction. Technical Track; advanced.

A Blueprint for Effective Advertising Instructor: Mark T. Davis, Dayrich Enterprises. Business Track.

Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Creating Order in Your Business Instructor: Jerry Goolsby, Ph.D., Loyola University, New Orleans. Business Track.

8:30-11:45 a.m.

Soil Issues & Concrete Pool Structures Instructor: Neil O. Anderson, Anderson & Associates. Technical Track; intermediate.

Electro-Mechnical Spa Pack Repair--Part 1 Instructor: Willy Wise, Spa Parts Plus. Technical Track; basic.

Electrical Safety for Pools & Spas Instructor: Mike Hebert Technical Training Consultants. Technical Track; basic.

Aboveground Pool Installation Instructors: Marc Brown and Jason Brown, We're Your Pool Service. Technical Track; basic.

Fundamentals of Pool & Spa Hydraulics Instructor: Steve Gutai, Water Pik Technologies. Technical Track; basic.

Heater Installation & Troubleshooting Instructors: Richard Howell and Jim Berardinelli, Raypak Inc. Technical Track; basic.

Water Chemistry & Testing Instructor: Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Inc. Technical Track; basic.

Diagnostics for Electronic Spas Instructor: Lee West, Balboa Instruments. Technical Track; intermediate.

Interpersonal Relations in Family-Owned Businesses Instructor: Paul Sessions, Center for Family Business. Business Track.

10 Steps to Improving Your Firm's Profitability Instructor: Bob Langdon, CPA. Business Track.

The Power of Microsoft Access: What it Can Do for Your Business Instructor: Ric Goldenberg, CompuMaster. Business Track.

10:15-11:45 a.m.

Vanishing Edges: How to Make the Magic! Instructor: Dan Johnson, CBP, Splash Pools Inc. Technical Track; advanced.

The Science of Cementitious Pools Instructor: Randy Dukes, Aquavations Corp. Technical Track; advanced.

Electric Motor Troubleshooting Instructor: Jack Gobeler, General Electric Motors. Technical Track; basic.

Pooling Your Thoughts for a Powerful Memory Instructor: Paul Mellor, Success Links. Technical Track.

Dehumidification for Indoor Pools Instructor: Jeffrey Hughes, Desert Aire Corp. Technical Track; intermediate.

Internet Marketing ... It's Worth It! Instructor: Blaine Greenfield Associates. Business Track.

Contracts: The Content & Fine Print Instructor: Joshua Grimes, Esq., Grimes Law Offices. Business Track.

NSPI members may purchase one three-hour business seminar or two 90-minute seminars for $45. The price for non-members is $70. 12:30.1:30 p.m.

12:30-1:30 p.m.

NSPI Proficiency Exam Preregistration required; fax NSPI National at (703) 549-0493, attention Bird Dawson. Application fee: $50 NSPI members; $100 nonmembers.