National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI)
	2111 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Va. 22314-4698 Phone: (703) 838-0083 Fax: (703) 549-0493 www.poolspaworld.com NSPI provides a Pool Service Technician Certification Program. There are three levels of certification: Tech I, Tech II, and Certified. Tech I   will teach the basic elements of pool and spa technology from pool/spa structures to customer service to water chemistry. TECH 1 classroom sessions are taught by industry experts at Tech Schools across the North American continent. Tech II   goes a step further and builds on the information learned in the TECH 1 course. The TECH II course gets into more problem solving and hands on activities. It gives you a solid background in more technical matters of repair and troubleshooting. TECH II classrooms sessions are taught by industry experts and organized through sponsoring NSPI chapters and or regions. Certified   is the final and most advanced level within the NSPI Service Technician Certification Program. The CERTIFIED level allows participants to study specialized areas of interest and to set their own time schedules. NSPI membership will allow you to take advantage of the following: Group Health Insurance Group Liability Insurance Service Manuals Discount Merchant Credit Card Program Discount Vehicle Gasoline AND MUCH MORE For more information Contact NSPI at the above numbers.
Independent Pool And Spa Service Association (IPSSA)
	IPSSA P.O. Box 33996 Granada Hills, Ca. 91394 Phone: (888) 360-9505 As an IPSSA member you are required to attend certain meetings throughout the year. These meetings usually occur one evening a month and varies by day depending on chapter. Some chapters also have enrollment requirements. The monthly dues are approximately $50.00 per month, but will vary from chapter to chapter. IPSSA operates in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. If you become a member of IPSSA, you are qualified to receive: Sick route coverage Insurance benefits (Liability and Medical) Educational Programs New product information exchange
United Pool Assocation (UPA)
	UPA P.O. Box 1164 La Habra, Ca. 90633-1164 Phone: (714) 974-2228 As an UPA member your are required to attend certain meetings throughout the year. These meetings, as with IPSSA, usually occur one evening a month and vary by day depending on chapter. Some chapters also have enrollment requirements. The monthly dues are approximately $50.00 per month, but will also vary from chapter to chapter. UPA operates only in California. If you become an UPA member, you are qualified to receive: Sick route coverage Insurance benefits Educational programs

If you have any further questions regarding the benefits of the pool associations, or the current President of the chapter close to your location, please contact the appropriate association at the above numbers.