Speaking with One Voice

The Northeast Pool & Spa Association is your voice on legislation and regulations impacting our industry. NESPA GRAC monitors legislative action across the region and represents the pool and spa industry when these important actions are being debated.

 


 

 

NESPA's Government Relations Action Committee (GRAC) brings together dedicated member volunteers and lobbyists on behalf of our members to oppose onerous over-regulation and advocate for our industry. We have important relationships with Federal, State and local officials and are in regular contact to share our industry’s perspective on legislation. 

The Government Relations Action Committee consists of representatives from each of our four chapters.  If you have questions about legislation and government regulations contact NESPA at 609-689-9111.

NESPA at The Show

NESPA at The Show

Did you have a chance to stop by the NESPA Membership Suite? This year, NESPA staff and volunteers welcomed hundreds of company members with two raffles and an exciting new member gift. Congratulations to our member winners: Amanda McGalliard of Premier Pools & Spas who...
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New Members

New Members

New Members

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Presient's Message

Presient's Message

This is truly an unprecedented time for our industry, for the country, and for the world.  This is a reminder that, no matter how prepared you think you or your businesses are, there will always be events and circumstances out of our control that can dramatically impact...
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Update on COVID-19 & Your Business

Update on COVID-19 & Your Business

This is truly an unprecedented time for our industry, for the country, and for the world.  This is a reminder that, no matter how prepared you think you or your businesses are, there will always be events and circumstances out of our control that can dramatically impact...
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NESPA Letter Advocating for Industry Operations as Essential

NESPA Letter Advocating for Industry Operations as Essential

As state and local governments take action to slow the spread of COVID-19, NESPA has been advocating for the inclusion of pool and spa service/maintenance and open swimming pool construction to be deemed essential.

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Got Scale? We Need Your Help

Got Scale? We Need Your Help

This year’s opening season will be unique for everyone.  Whenever possible we ask that you continue to keep an eye out scaling on cementitious surfaces of swimming pools.

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Online Certification Programs Available

Online Certification Programs Available

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that work best for your schedule. 

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New Members

New Members

New Members

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President's Message

President's Message

This is truly an unprecedented time for our industry, for the country, and for the world.  This is a reminder that, no matter how prepared you think you or your businesses are, 

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Got Scale

Got Scale

Scaling on cementitious surfaces of swimming pools is occurring at a significantly higher rate than a few years ago. The Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), along with industry partners the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance and National Plasterers Council...
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Industry Impacts Survey

Industry Impacts Survey

This week, we are launching Phase 3 of our Industry Impacts Survey. Since late March, we've been tracking the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on our industry. Having a complete understanding of how the crisis is impacting our industry will help us provide our...
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Around the Region: Penn Jersey Chapter Launches ‘Women in the Industry’ Program

Around the Region: Penn Jersey Chapter Launches ‘Women in the Industry’ Program

“Women in the Industry,” a group launched by the Penn Jersey Chapter, held its first meeting on Friday February 21st at Seasons’ 52, a restaurant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, to discuss programming, both technical and business and to help support...
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Update on COVID-19 & Your Business

Update on COVID-19 & Your Business

NESPA continues to monitor the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our region. 

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WATCH NOW! NESPA Webinar Library

WATCH NOW! NESPA Webinar Library

Over the last 6 weeks, NESPA has launched an interactive, webinar series to help our member get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars are available for on-demand viewing at any time for members.  This is a great opportunity to share valuable information with...
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President's Message

President's Message

NESPA members have had the distinction of working and living in the part of the country that has been hardest hit by the coronavirus, which has presented us with unique challenges both professionally and personally.  Not only have we been front and center during this...
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NESPA’s Four-State Region Begins to Open

NESPA’s Four-State Region Begins to Open

The pool and spa industry is open in NESPA’s four-state region including Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and five New York State regions

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Keep an Eye Out for Scale!

Keep an Eye Out for Scale!

The Weather is Warming Up. Pools are Opening. Keep an Eye Out for Scale! With pool start- ups happening around the region, don’t forget we are still collecting samples of scale and crystal deposits found on cementitious surfaces. When your team is onsite and they...
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NESPA to Launch New Website in June

NESPA to Launch New Website in June

Redesigned with our members in mind, the new website features user-friendly design focused on getting you the information you need right when you need it.

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Tips to Prepare for Opening Up Business

Tips to Prepare for Opening Up Business

In a recent webinar, experts from Paychex HR shared critical information for businesses to consider during the reopening process including new workplace safety considerations, best practices for supporting employees and more.

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President's Message

President's Message

As we now move into July, we must build on the lessons learned over the last few months and continue to apply all of the “best practices” that have been developed since the start of  the start of the COVID crisis in March.  The Centers for Disease...
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Stretch the Swim Season into the Fall

Stretch the Swim Season into the Fall

Encourage your customers to keep the pool open well into the fall season this year because 2020 is unlike any year any of us have ever experienced. Typically, around Labor Day, the pool professional gets those calls to close the pool for the season because the kids are going...
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The New NESPApool.org! Get Your Account

The New NESPApool.org! Get Your Account

NESPA has updated its website and now we need you to get your new account! Don't miss out on everything our new website has to offer. To activate your existing account all you need to do is reset your account password. This takes just seconds and will unlock all our...
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More City Dwellers Crave Backyard Space

More City Dwellers Crave Backyard Space

Crowded restaurants, cultural events, public transit, bars, dense social gatherings—the things that draw some people to city living may now be driving them into the suburbs and into rural areas to escape the impact of the pandemic, according to The New York Times.
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New Members

New Members

New Members

Petronaci Pools Metro Chapter

Strongman Services Metro Chapter

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President's Message

President's Message

As we hit the mid-point of the summer, families are making the decision to stay close to home. Swimming pools and the variety of activities that occur in and around them offer bathers a chance to cool off, exercise and bring some fun to what has been a tough time for so...
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Member Benefit Alert!

Member Benefit Alert!

From connecting you with more customers to saving you money on important business services, NESPA provides members with a toolbox full of benefits that will help you build your business.   Our newly redesigned website features an upgraded search tool to connect...
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Annual Winterization Course – August 2020

Annual Winterization Course – August 2020

Take advantage of in-person training to make sure your staff is ready for closing season.  Review all aspects of the pool and spa closing process during this comprehensive course taught by an industry expert.  The winterization course is perfect for newly hired...
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2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards

2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Now is the time to start thinking about the projects you want to enter into the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards!  Having a plan will make the process even easier when competition opens. Our new website makes entering both the Builders Competition (including the...
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The Edge Online

The Edge Online

Did you know that The Edge Magazine is available online to members?  Not only can you read the latest edition, but you can search the entire archive of the magazine for specific topics or authors. Interested in sharing water chemistry tips with your staff?  Want...
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Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that work best for your schedule. Each of the certification courses from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance are...
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President's Message

President's Message

In my first message back in September, I wrote to you about gratitude.  Over the last year, I’ve gained an even deeper understanding of what gratitude really means.  I could not be more grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the Northeast Spa and Pool...
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2020 Awards Season Has Started!

2020 Awards Season Has Started!

Right now, it is nice to have something to celebrate! Make sure your company enters this year’s Outstanding Achievement Awards so your hard work can be recognized this year. The awards program includes two separate competitions for Builders and Service Companies. 
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Connecticut Extending Deadlines for License CEUs

Connecticut Extending Deadlines for License CEUs

Governor Lamont has extended the deadlines for continuing education hours for certain state licenses including the Swimming Pool & Spa Maintenance and Repair license.  The Governor is temporarily allowing online classes to be used for CEU hours if they meet specific...
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Member Spotlight: Julie Kazdin

Member Spotlight: Julie Kazdin

​Get to know fellow NESPA members and leaders in a new light! Each month we will put the spotlight on a member of the NESPA community.   Know someone we should profile or interested in taking part in a profile yourself? Email Kelly McKelvey at...
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Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that work best for your schedule. Each of the certification courses from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance are...
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Winterization Resources

Winterization Resources

This month, NESPA hosted 4 separate in-person training opportunities focused on the best practices in pool and spa winterization.

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President's Message

President's Message

September marks the start of my term as president of the Northeast Spa & Pool Association. When we kicked off this year at The Pool & Spa Show back in January, the energy was electric, and there was so much excitement for the upcoming season.  No one could...
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2021 Pool & Spa Show:  Connecting the Pool & Spa Industry

2021 Pool & Spa Show:  Connecting the Pool & Spa Industry

A lot has changed since the 2020 Pool & Spa Show last January. The Northeast Spa & Pool Association's (NESPA) commitment to providing the industry with a way to reconnect, recharge, and reenergize remains the same. The 2021 Pool & Spa Show is moving forward...
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2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NESPA inducted its 2020-2021 Board of Directors at the Association's Annual Membership Meeting held this month. "This will be a year, unlike any other. There is no other team of leaders I would want to be working with to help our industry navigate these...
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Awards Deadline is Approaching

Awards Deadline is Approaching

It's time to get your entries together for the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards.  Our awards program recognizes both Builders and Services Companies. Be sure to go online and check out all the details now!  All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, October...
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​Effective Date of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 Delayed

​Effective Date of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 Delayed

 U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission moved the effective date of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 (Drain Cover Standard) from November 24, 2020, to May 24, 2021, to provide drain cover manufacturers additional time while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted...
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Member Spotlight: Amy Rullo

Member Spotlight: Amy Rullo

Get to know fellow NESPA members and leaders in a new light! Each month we will put the spotlight on a member of the NESPA community.   Know someone we should profile or interested in being profiled? Email Kelly McKelvey at kmckelvey@nespapool.org. September...
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Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Online Certification Courses: Available When You Are!

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that work best for your schedule. Each of the certification courses from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is...
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New Members

New Members

NESPA New Members

 

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President's Message

President's Message

Times of crisis and challenges are what truly define a leader.  As we have all faced the unpredictable challenges of the last year, we've come to learn more about ourselves and who we want to be as leaders.  Turbulent times push us out of our comfort zone and...
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2021 Pool & Spa Show:  Stay Connected!

2021 Pool & Spa Show:  Stay Connected!

The Pool & Spa Show CONNECTOR is a weekly e-newsletter that gives you access to essential updates on the Show, details on our onsite safety procedures, insights from presenters at our Education Conference, and so much more. Are you planning on attending the Pool...
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