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APRIL, 2000
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Someone please explain to me why gas prices went up a week afier I bid
a fond farewell to my Toyota and bought a Ford F-150. It must be the time
of the year to
raise service rates. I do know that I could use another vacation.
Thank you Tony Ruf of Brite Tile and Mike Ramey of BSA Blake
Sales Associates for informative presentations at the general meeting
last month.
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Paul Grimes will be at the April general meeting at 6:30 pm
to display member web internet page "templates" (background and style choices)
on his notebook computer.
JON
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By David Courey In 1954 I was born and raised in Pomona California. All of my formal education was received at La Verne Collage. While attending La Verne I participated in four seasons playing football for the Leo's. After graduating from La Verne in 1977 with a BA in Physical Education, a BS in Social Science and a credential to teach K-12, I entered the, "Work Force". I worked in the Chaffey High School District and the Magnolia Peach Restaurant for the next three years before moving to San Diego in 1980 to open my first business, The Valley Rose Restaurant in Del Mar. In 1989 we sold the restaurant and I went to work for American Chem-Tech. This was my first experience in sales not counting my two years as a paperboy! By 1992 American Chem-Tech., had developed into a nation wide organization and I went into management. By 1997 our philosophical differences encouraged me to begin the planning of my second business. In 1998 we opened Pool Surfacing 2000 and are currently enjoying record sales. When I was asked to recall a fun story about my business this event quickly came to mind. If you have ever gotten into an empty fiberglass pool you know it can be very slippery. We had just completed a project in La Mesa when the homeowner's cat decided to investigate the inside of a new Aqua-Glass pool. After hearing the cry of a desperate cat stuck in the bottom of the pool the Mrs. went in to rescue the distressed animal. After the cat was securely in her arms the Mrs. realized that she was now stuck in the bottom of the pool along with her cat. Did I mention that it was 4 o'clock in the morning? Her cries where unheard until the Mr. woke up at 7 am! For all of us who are self employed our past is our current blue print for the success of our business. Since there is nothing we can do about the past let us work to improve ourselves for the challenges of the future. David Courey
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Called to order 7:10 PM
Greeter: Stephen Heyer.
There were 39 members and 12 guests in attendance.
Introduction of Guests
Honorary Members Al Daugherty and Dick Church were present. Brandon Chase of Sun Chasers, David Courey of PS2OOO, Michele Howard of Teledyne Laars, Mike Ramey & Rob Blake of Blake Sales, Jim Frazee & Joe Salazar of Superior San Diego, Tim Carlton of Carlton Pools.
Guest Speakers
Tony Ruf answered are questions on the upkeep of tile and tile repairs. Members had many questions and Tony was very insightfiil in explaining the issues of tile maintenance. Thank you Tony for sharing your experience.
Mike Ramey of Blake Sales introduced Rob Blake. Rob spoke to us about new and existing products they handle.
Rob showed us the Letro Legend pool sweep and explained the "Try Me - Buy Me Special" There was lotrs of literature and free samples were raffled off. Contact Rob Blake for details. (619) 226-2940 x207.
Secretary's Report
Acceptance of January meeting minutes. February meeting minutes were accepted as printed in the March skimmer
Treasurer's Report
President's Report
Paul Grimes showed us the latest work on the web site and handed out information sheets for everyone to fill out on there company. Design your web page and pass it on to Paul!
The chapter is donating $100 to the MS walk on March 19, 2000. A pledge card is being passed around , so you can make a pledge if you can't make it to the walk.
We received a letter from Vance Gillette thanking us for inviting him to speak at our Feb. mtg.
We received a copy of the Region 7 Review Minutes
Vice President's Report
Mike Gregg announced that the April guest speaker will be Fred Walker of Pool Safe.
There are no new members at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sick Leave
Joe Dudas should be back to work in 2 1/2 weeks.
Howard Guerrant broke his leg and is expected to be out for three to six months.
Entertainment
See Mike for your Padre tickets. We have the permit for the summer picnic. It will be held on August 20, 2000.
Blood Drive
The next blood drive will be held on April 22, 2000
Continuing Education
Get those reimbursement forms into Jim so you can be paid. Check the Service Industry News for available courses.
Interested in a Seminar on Jandy Controllers? We need 25 people, so let us know!
Product testing
No Report
Grievance
Spa lights
Unfinished Business
Chapter supporter follow ups. We may try out a chapter supporter profile each month in the Skimmer. Our first test subject will be Pool Surfacing 2000. Thanks Dave for volunteering!
New Business
Michele Howard explained the Laars "Cool Cash Bounty" is a $150 savings not a $150 cash award.
Businesses using commercial heaters larger than 400's. AQMD as ofJan 1, 2000 has mandated low nox & low emissions. Retrofit kits will be required this year. As of Jan 2001 the 400's and below heaters will have to meet low nox & low emissions. Laars HI-E2 is compliant. See Michele for more details.
Good Of The Order
"Spray Liners" on Kearny Villa Rd. Is offering IPSSA members 10% off. This is similar to Rhino-lininings. Approx. Cost for a full size truck is $229. Check out warranties etc. before you buy. (858) 560-2966.
ADJOURN: 9:15 p.m.
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Called to order at 7:05 PM
Rumble,Gregg, Stewart, Nichol, & Silcox were present.
Secretary Report
Correspondence received: A.O. Smith letter (see Letter). Note acknowledging donations to the Polinsky Center. Copies of new employee applications from the business office. In the future we will print the names of your new employees in the Skimmer.
Again we want to thank Tom Gharib and Perry Mediate for all of their work on putinng together the MSDS notebooks. Also we want to thank Dave Chess of Superior Pool Products for his help and support with the MSDS notebooks.
Treasurer's Report
We are doing extremely well. Three chapter supporters renewed: LaPort Technology, National Leak Detection and Pool Safe Cover Systems. See March financial statement. The Teledyne Laars donation has been received.
President's Report
We will try to print a copy of the Region 7 newsletter in the Skimmer. $500.00 will be held in our bank account to be disbursed to the Carlsbad chapter member. We have a one h.p. square flange A.O. Smith motor available. The first person to contact John Nichol at 619-582-0227 can purchase the motor for 80% of it's cost.
January 1, 2001 - All members must have a contractors license. New applicants must have a license to become members.
Vice Presidents Report
April guest speaker will be Fred Walker of Pool Safe Cover Systems. In May Kathleen Hargrove from the American Cancer Society will be speaking.
Committee Reports
Sick Leave
Everything went well with the yellow cards for Joe Dudas. Things are working well with Howards Guerrant's pools.
Thanks members for doing such a professional job with your sick leave assignments.
Keep up the good work it really makes a difference!
Entertainment
Padre tickets for the sky show are sold out! Adiniral Kidd Club reservations are set for December 2nd.
Blood Drive
The next one is on April 22
Continuing Education
Contractor licenses - get your license and get reimbursed through the continuing educations program.
Grievance
Mark Overman was speaking to A.O. Smith (see Letter).
Unfinished Business
Chapter supporter follow up: We have three renewals.
New Business
Come to El Cajon Valley High School Senior Awards on June 15th. Show your support for Dan Moleke.
Adjourned 10:10 p.m.
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A.O.SMITH
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
23 March 2000
2452 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mark:
The purpose of this letter is to address the grievances brought to my attention during the telcon earlier this week, and amendments already in progress. Mark, some issues we can control, others, considering realistic items such as UL, are beyond our control. This isn't from a lack of caring, It's from disciplines set in place by governing bodies. I'll address each concern below:
Item: Blue Lead From Protector To Terminal Board Blocks Ground Screw
A few years back, this wire was left free to "dangle" and it was brought to our attention that it had a tendency to become caught between the rear endbell and the canopy when replacing the canopy. This would cause a break In the insulation, or even break the wire. Because of this, the blue line lead is now "retained" to another wire, horsepower/model depending, and the wire is actually "pulled" toward the white wire. We believe it is now "out of the way" and was indeed so on a new motor inspected in our warehouse for verification. The plans (the blueprirts'materials list) used to build motors on the line do indeed include this retaining sheath and the procedure. If you find this practice Is not happeritng, or is still unacceptable, please advise. We too will do "spot checks" to verify this has rectified this issue. Furthermore, in the event it is felt, even with the retaining sleeve that acess to the ground terminal is still restricted, A.O. Smith engineers will consider a tighter sleeve for even more clearance.
Item: New Terminal Board Line Lead Set Screws
Kudos! Unaware to me, this was already brought to the plant's attention about 90 days ago. Truly, #12 wire was NOT able to be reasonably inserted under the new set scre"s and an immediate change was made to a screw that is 1/16" longer. #12 wire is now able to be used, however, #10 is questionable. UL had no concerns over the testing with #10 wire, however, there is conversation in progress with regards to the #10 line wire size screw and it is already under consideration.
Item: Canopy Retaining Screws Unreasonably Long
This is still under investigation. Apparently this is indeed a UL issue, concerning vibration and the screws "backing out" in time. UL issues are LONG, DRAWN out PAINFUL processes that seem to take an eternity to address and even change. For the immediate future, it is felt that a change is not going to be seen in the near future, until it can "proven" to UL that a shorter retaining screw is indeed safe, or not. Our efforts will continue.
Item: Bonding Lug/Cap Start-Cap Run Motors
Upon receipt of your sample, I will deliver it along with a detailed report/real world scenario regarding the lack of ease in which to work with the current bonding lug. I was told that in the past, several designs were presented to UL, however, all were rejected for various reasons. However, the time is right to bring this toplc back up to the top, and see if we can't do something reasonable in order to achieve the same result. I have been told that we are taking a strong look at the very least to relocate the lug for easier access.
Mark, finally, please realize that both AO. Smith and I are very intetssted in your concerns and thank you for bringing them to our attention. The success(es) of our motor buslness has been based on "paying attention" and making reasonable changes within the constraints we have to work in. I will advise of the progress of each as they occur. Finnally, thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Lane
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