SPATA AGM 2012at the BSPF officesOn Thursday 4th October 2012

Good Morning and WelcomeRichard Carrington, Chairman

Chris Hayes, Managing Director

SPATA Council, Annual Review and AGM 2012

Please ensure your mobile phones and PDAs remain switched off

Health & Safety

Toilets are located in the BSPF offices and in the adjacent building also being used today Fire alarms are not expected todayThe fire assembly point is in the car park at the rear of the building, if required

Any Questions?Please wait until invited to ask questionsPlease state your name and company name when asking questions

Sponsor

SPATA Council meetingAnnual reviewAGMSTAOpen Forum

SPATA Council AgendaWelcome to this short meetingApologies for absenceMinutes of the meeting held on 16th August 2012 have been previously circulated

SPATA Council Matters arisingThe SpataShield schemeSPATA Awards 2013Complaints against SPATA members and non membersTechnical Committee reportPWTAG

SPATA Council Finance Accounts to 30th September 2012 to followMembership updatea) applicationsb) resignationsc) prospective members

SPATA CouncilAny other businessMeetings pattern Thursday 6th December at 9.30am (online) Dates for 2013 to be confirmed

Review of SPATACelebrations ConcernsKey Forward Plans

CelebrationsFactsheets and ResourcesPIP Marketing ToolkitSeminars and Regional meetingsWebsiteInspectionsFinancePublicity

Member Factsheets41 out of 70 factsheets produced15 more to be signed offRange of topics to give more advice

Consumer Factsheets24 out of 24 factsheets produced 1 new factsheet is being drafted

Regional meetingsThanks to Calorex for hosting meetings in East region.Seminars at Wright Hassall Solicitors, Sports Parks in Loughborough and Guildford

SPATA Regional meetings OctoberNorth & Midlands on Monday 22nd South West on Tuesday 30th NovemberS East & T Valley on Thursday 1st East Anglia on Thursday 8th

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WebsiteMember finder section is well likedHuge number of documents now available in the members areaMore content plannedGreat customer focusPlease let us know what more you want?

InspectionsOver 20 inspections already this yearProgramme to have all companies inspected (no later than the last five years) by the end of this yearThen every 3 4 yearsGeneral inspections also being organised

FinancesThe year end accounts pre tax deficit is 2,204Reserves stand at 39,342SpataShield has been a drain on resources this yearStakeholder account proving popular in helping solve some problems

PublicityTrade communicationConsumer promotionSocial mediaSPATA Awards

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Social mediaFacebook (Pools-Hot-Tubs)Twitter@Pools_Hot TubsLinkedIn

SPATA Awards 2012

SPATA would like to thank the following sponsors

133 entries

21 categories

National and Local PR

Great value for money

Many categories available

Pools and Spas in different price bands

Commercial

Overseas

Refurbishments and new builds

Retailers

Individuals

Please enter the Awards

SPATA Awards 2013Deadline for entries is:Tuesday 20th November 2012

Event is to be held at the Grand Hotel

SPATA National Council

Richard CarringtonClaire Asher Stephen BoothJamie SmithBen StuddyJohn Scott

Brad Cannings Patrick Thorpe Mike TutteyTim BarehamAlan Stokes

SPATA Technical Committee

Peter LangRichard CarringtonJim GordonHoward GoslingPatrick Thorpe

Tony LineBob JuddWill DandoJohn Scott

PartnershipsBOTTLE PRGo PublishingLIWWater UKWRAS

Access to a wider media networkPress releases and E-shots

Go Publishing

Coverage of SPATA & BISHTA Awards

General Coverage

ConcernsSpataShieldStaying updated with changes in legislationDrought issuesMembership numbersFinancesDisputes

SpataShield Please make sure that the revised 3 step process is being used:1. Relax leaflet given out on initial contact (with T & Cs)2. Bond Activation Form given to customer at contract signature3. Customer calls Weald Insurance

SpataShieldGrowing number of claims has put a greater strain on the premium to be paidFollowing consultation with members, the Bond was retainedRisks to SPATAs reputation may remainDo members want to stop using the scheme?

Legislation changesBS 8007 and BS 8110 now superseded by relevant parts of BS EN 1992 (Eurocodes)Building Regulations Part LEuropean norms for commercial poolsEuropean norms for domestic pools being developedWater restrictions

Drought IssuesTUBs caused great distress this Spring and SummerClarity had to be sought on aspects of the Code of PracticeWater Efficiency CoP may need to be developed

SPATA MembershipCurrently stands at 176 members

Challenge is to work towards a 5% annual increase for the next three years

Finding VFM for non installer members

FinancesSpataShield fees are not covering the premiumsWe need to find ways of generating new income streams

WorkloadResponse times to member requirements are not always as prompt as they should beResources can be stretched at key times, especially with new initiatives Time constraints can be exacerbated when disputes increase

DisputesCustomers can be taken to courtMembers need to respond appropriatelyMediation is available

Forward PlansThe future of SpataShieldMembership growthSupport materialsStriving to improve standardsPositive PR for the industryTraining

Annual General Meeting 2012

Richard CarringtonChairman

SPATA AGM Agenda Guests/ApologiesMinutes of Meeting held 23/09/11To consider and receive the Accounts for the year to 31/03/12To authorise the National Council to fix the Members subscriptions for 2013

SPATA AGM Agenda To elect one National Member of Council in accordance with rule 23(C) Alan Stokes (Aqua Rio Swimming Pools) has stepped down from his role on National Council.

SPATA AGM Agenda To elect Regional Chairmen to the National Council to represent South East, Thames Valley and East Anglia regions The retiring Chairmen are:South East Jamie Smith Thames Valley Ben Studdy East Anglia John Scott

SPATA AGM Agenda Guests/ApologiesMinutes of Meeting held 23/09/11To consider and receive the Accounts for the year to 31/03/12To authorise the National Council to fix the Members subscriptions for 2013To elect one National Member of Council in accordance with rule 23(C)

SPATA AGM Agenda To elect one National Member of Council in accordance with rule 23(C) The nomination is:David Bland, Portrait Pools & Enclosures

SPATA AGM Agenda To elect Regional Chairmen to the National Council to represent South East, Thames Valley and East Anglia regions The retiring Chairmen are:South East Jamie Smith Thames Valley Ben Studdy East Anglia John Scott

SPATA AGM MotionOne vote on:Minutes of Meeting held 23/09/11 Year end Accounts to 31/03/12Members subscriptions for 2013To elect National Council MemberTo elect 3 Regional Chairmen

Roger Millward and Theo Millward

How the STA can help your business?

Open Forum

Open Forum

A chance for Members to discuss important issues To receive feedback from Members on how SPATA can further support and promote your business(es)

Sponsors

BSPF Review and AGMLunchTraining session

Training Session

Differences between Eurocode 2 and BS 8007 / 8110

Charles Goodchild, The Concrete Centre

Thank you for your attendance

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