Episode 202: May - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine
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Episode Summary
Today’s special episode is the May edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine.
After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual report.
Finally, Megan calls for new faces to be featured on Pool Pro Mag’s 30 Under 40 and talks about their new story, “Safety is Always in Season”.
Topics Discussed
05:59 - In Tampa, Jury awards $17.5 million to widow of man killed by Pinch A Penny truck on Bayshore Boulevard two years ago
07:57 - Berlin to reduce pool temperatures to cut reliance on Russian gas
08:46 - Kyle Sockwell uploads video on Twitter of 99-year-old Charlotte Sanddal finishing up her 500 Freestyle at Masters Nationals
09:47 - 12-year-old boy battling cancer is gifted the pool of his dreams
11:16 - Woman saves son from drowning mid-plunge
14:03 - Pinch A Penny store opens in Champions Crossing in Davenport, FL
14:30 - National Plasterers Council (NPC) now offers their course in Spanish
15:16 - Skimmer expands support for Colin's Hope
15:57 - Rowdy Gaines win NDPA President's Award for his work with Step Into Swim
16:32 - Marquis and Make-A-Wish partner to grant 1000th wish
17:23 - AquaStar hires Devin Cahn Associates as more new products are released
18:18 - Bob Moore retires from the hot tub industry
18:56 - Phil Leslie, the founder of Leslie's Pool Supplies, passes away at 87
19:48 - First quarter annual report
20:52 - Get featured in Pool Pro Magazine’s 30 Under 40
23:15 - Pool Pro’s story, “Safety is Always in Season”
26:12 - Get access to Pool Pro Magazine
Resources Mentioned
In the News
Industry News
First Quarter Earnings Reports
PoolPro Article