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NESPA Foundation Supports Expanded Access to Water Safety Education in New Jersey

Dominick Mondi, executive director of Northeast Spa and Pool Association and NESPA Foundation, Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and Joe Oehme, founding board member of the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance, joined assemblyman Sean Kean on the boardwalk in Spring Lake, New Jersey, to highlight the importance of water safety education on Memorial Day weekend.

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Claffey Pools Partners with Step Into Swim to Fund Drowning Prevention

Claffey Pools, a luxury pool and spa builder in north Texas, has announced its third annual campaign with Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education. This continued financial support from Claffey Pools is part of the company’s commitment to helping the community and allows…

CEO of National Swimming Pool Foundation Retires

Thomas Lachocki, CEO of the National Swimming Pool Foundation since 2003, announced his plans to retire in 2019. During Lachocki’s time as CEO, NSPF has grown from offering just the Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification, to offering a gamut of promotional, educational and training opportunities for both the pool and spa industries — from…

Step Into Swim Growing/Receiving Major Donations

The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s Step Into Swim campaign, which encourages disadvantaged children to learn how to swim by offering swim lessons across the country, has raised $65,790 in 2017. Bolstered by a $40,000 donation by Master Pools Guild, other donors include: The American Chemistry Council (ACC) donated $5,000. NSPF board member Anita Sayed, Ph.D….