Boosting brain power: the Florida show's educational program offers a multitude of courses

Pool & Spa News, Feb 13, 2004 by Margi Millunzi

1:30-3:30 p.m.

DBPR-CILB Update Instructors: Department of Business and Professional Regulations employees Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

8-9 a.m.

How Pools Work Instructor: Dan Johnson, CBP, Swim Inc, NSPI Technical Credit

Mesh Safety Barriers Instructor: Paul Roth, Roll-A-Way Protective Pool Fence of Central Florida Inc. NSPI Technical Credit

Sales and Marketing of Vinyl-Liner Pools Instructor: Tim Fowler, Kafko Manufacturing Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

Workers' Compensation Instructor: David Griffiths, Insurance By Ken Brown Workers' Compensation Requirement: NSPI Business Credit

8-10 a.m.

Advanced Pool & Spa Building Code Course Note: This follow-up to the four-hour core course will focus on the pool portions of the building code.

Air-Actuated Controls: Components Technology and Hands-On Troubleshooting Instructor: Marco Munguia, Spa Builders Supply NSPI Technical Credit

Automatic Pool Covers: Meeting Florida Barrier Law Instructor: Bruce Thompson, Coverstar NSPI Technical Credit

Cash Flow and Cash-Flow Budgeting Instructor: Tom Grandy, Grandy & Associates Business Practices Requirement: NSPI Business Credit

Defending Your Business, Defending Your Industry (ANSI/NSPI Standards) Instructors: Carvin DiGiovanni, NSPI, and Dan Johnson, CBP, Swim Inc. Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

GPS-Based Fleet Management for Pool and Spa Business Instructor: Daniel Lee, Fleetboss GPS Inc. Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

Job Costing for Profit vs. Existence Instructor: Brian Van Bower, Aquatic Consultants Inc./Genesis 3 Business Practices Requirement;, NSPI Business Credit

Pool & Spa Water Chemistry Instructor: Wayne J. Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Inc. NSPI Technical Credit

9:10-10:10 a.m.

Effective Business Writing Instructor: Wendy Parker, APR, Florida Swimming Pool Association Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

Relationship Selling Instructor: Mario Rossetti, A&A Manufacturing Business Practices Requirement: NSPI Business Credit

Workplace Safety Instructor: David Griffiths, Insurance By Ken Brown Workplace Safety Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

10:20-11:20 a.m.

The Importance of a Post-Sale Marketing Initiative Instructor: Steve Madden, Madden Corporate Services Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

Stain Discoloration Prevention and Removal Instructor: Phil Reynolds, Jack's Magic Products NSPI Technical Credit

10:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Electronic Chlorine Generation from A to Z Instructors: Torn Evans and Kris Peterson, Goldline Controls Inc. NSPI Technical Credit

Florida Construction Lien Laws Instructor: Fred Dudley, Akerman, Senterfitt & Edison PA Business Practices Requirement; NSPI Business Credit

Electric Motors--How They Work, What They Do Instructor: Jack Gobeler, General Electric NSPI Technical Credit

Hot Water Chemistry Instructor: Wayne J. Ivusich, Taylor Technologies Inc. NSPI Technical Credit

Introduction to Automation Instructor: Danny Crump, Pentair Pool Products NSPI Technical Credit