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

12:30-4 p.m.
NSPI Certified Service Professional (CSP) Exam
For information or to register, call Bird Dawson at NSPI, (703) 838-0083, ext. 152. Fee: $30

NSPI Certified Building Professional (CBP) Exam
For information or to register, call Bird Dawson at NSPI, (703) 838-0083, ext. 152. Fee: $150.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30
8:30-10 a.m.
Wet & Dry Shotcrete
Instructor: Denis Beaupre, Ph.D., Laval University, Quebec, Canada. Technical Track; intermediate.

Troubleshooting Air-Actuated & Electronic Controls — Part 1
Instructor: Marco Munguia, Len Gordon Co. Technical Track; basic.

Chemical Supplements: Algaecides to Flocculents
Instructor: Jock Hamilton, United Chemical Corp. Technical Track; intermediate.

Solar Heating Systems
Instructor: David Harris, Fafco Inc. Technical Track; intermediate.

Creating Value in the Sale
Instructor: Mario D. Rossetti, A&A Manufacturing. Business Track.

So Why Bother to Change? Taking Risks, Getting Results
Instructor: Alan Zimmerman, Ph.D., CSP, Zimmerman Communi-Care Network Inc.

8:30-11:45 a.m.
Special Hydraulic Solutions for Custom Residential Pools
Instructor: Fred Hare, Sta-Rite Industries. Technical Track; advanced.

Selling & Installing Freeform Vinyl-Liner Inground Pools
Instructor: Chris Lightenberg, Kafko Mfg. (N.J.) Corp. Technical Track; basic.

Pool School for Rookies
Instructors: Steve Gorlin, Gorlin Pool & Spa; Ed Cohen, Ultimate in Pool Care. Technical Track; basic.

Pre-Site, Comprehensive Site Analysis: Concept to Construction
Instructor: Michael Nantz, Elite Group International. Technical Track; intermediate.

Electro-Mechanical Spa Pack Repair — Part 2
Instructor: Willy Wise, Spa Parts Plus. Technical Track; intermediate.

Advanced Water Chemistry
Instructor: David Knoop, Arch Chemicals Inc. Technical Track; intermediate.

Heater Installation & Start-Up
Instructor: Rich Lubowecki, Water Pik Technologies. Technical Track; basic.

Improving Your Company’s Operation
Instructor: Mike Hebert, Technical Training Consultants. Business Track.

Microsoft Excel: Not Just Spreadsheets
Instructor: Ric Goldenberg, CompuMaster. Business Track.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course
Instructor: Gerald Dworkin, Lifesaving Resources. Technical Track. Pre-registration required; class size limited; $35 fee.

10:15-11:45 a.m.
Troubleshooting Air-Actuated & Electronic Controls — Part 2
Instructor: Marco Munguia, Len Gordon Co. Technical Track; intermediate.

Computer-Assisted Design for Pools & Spas
Instructor: Kevin Donnelly, Design Imaging Group. Technical Track; intermediate.

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

Selecting the Ideal Waterfeature for Your Client’s Environment
Instructor: Joe Scott, Glen Gate Co. Technical Track; advanced.

Bonding & Grounding Pools and Spas
Instructor: Bill Hamilton, Pentair Pool Products. Technical Track; intermediate level.

How to Create a Positive Public Image in Your Community
Instructor: Sylvia Allen, Allen Consulting Inc. Business Track.

Winning Customers: Outserve, Outlast the Competition
Instructor: Alan Zimmerman, Ph.D., CSP, Zimmerman Communi-Care Network Inc. Business Track.

Taming the E-Mail Tiger
Instructor: Glen Christopher, Christopher & Asosciates Ltd. 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.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31
8:30-10 a.m.
Pool Alarms & Safety Vacuum Release Systems
Instructors: Bob Lyons, Terrapin Communications; Troy Whitfield, Consumer Product Safety Council. Technical Track; basic.

Automatic Pool Controls: The Future is Here
Instructors: Lee West, Balboa Instruments; Richard Garbee, Hayward Pool Products Inc.

Pool Lighting Options
Instructor: Jim Hunter, Pentair Pool Products. Technical Track; basic.

Alternative Sanitizers
Instructor: David Rouse, BioLab Inc. Technical Track; advanced.

Replacement of Commercial Pool Filters
Instructor: Fred Hare, Sta-Rite Industries. Technical Track; intermediate.

Is Your Web Site User-Friendly? A Checkup from the Neck-up
Instructor: Glen Christoper, Christopher & Associates Ltd. Business Track.

Building Employee Accountability: the Positive Discipline Way
Instructors: Ned Lipman, Rutgers, the State University, CPE; Terry Tomsky, PSE&G. Business Track.

Creating Value in the Sale
Instructor: Mario D. Rossetti, A&A Manufacturing. Business Track; encore presentation.

NSPI members may purchase one 90-minute business seminar for $25.The price for non-members is $35.