It’s been a year of in-person intentions and shifting realities. While the nation continues to work toward flattening the curve, the expos pool pros enjoy have become virtual events, namely The Pool & Spa Show hosted by NESPA and the National Plasterers Council’s annual conference. The Pool & Spa Show Hosted by the Northeast Pool…
The 2021 National Plasterers Council’s Annual Conference scheduled for February 2021 in San Diego, California, will be presented as a virtual event February 10th and 11th due to concerns and restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. After long and careful deliberation, the NPC has made the decision, out of an abundance of caution, to convert the 2021 Annual Conference…
During its board and committee meetings in April, the National Plasterers Council confirmed Rob Romano as the next vice chair of the NPC; his term began immediately. Romano is general manager at the David Cooke Plaster Company. He also sits on the board of directors at the Northeast Spa & Pool Association. Romano is a…
The National Plasterers Council 31st annual conference held February 12-14, 2020, in Houston is another event providing value-adding educational opportunities for pool companies. Register at npconline.org Why you should attend the NPC Conference “I attend the NPC conferences for the educational opportunities. They’ve been the most valuable for me.”Patty ConeOwner, Oregon Pool PlasteringBeaverton, Oregon “I…
*Sponsored Content*by PoolPro on behalf of the NPC QEP Co., Inc. has been a corporate member of the National Plasterers Council for more than 15 years. “They support the industry with education, act as a watchdog for industry and political issues, support education charities for the next generation — all while working for the betterment…
The National Plasterers Council recently released a brand new consumer-focused website: NationalPlasterersCouncil.com. This new site is designed to show various pool finishes; teach pool owners the proper start up, care and maintenance of their pool; and create a path for them to find an NPC member for their next project. NPC will continue to maintain…
The National Plasterers Council announced today that industry leader, Greg Garrett, died on August 20. “The entire NPC family mourns the loss of this larger-than-life man who dedicated his career to the swimming pool industry, was a true industry unifier and leaves behind a magnificent legacy,” the NPC press release said. “We extend our deepest sympathies to…
The National Plasterers Council’s scholarship committee has awarded 10 scholarships, worth a total of $10,500. The Rey Perales Memorial Scholarship is given to the children of NPC members and their employees. The scholarship is determined based on academic achievement, an essay and letters of reference. This year applicants submitted a researched essay wherein they suggest…