4 Florida Pool Prosm • November 2023 FSPA PRESIDENT Don Ball FSPA President president@FloridaPoolPro.com Reflecting on 2023 This month is a great time for giving thanks. As I reflect on 2023, I am reminded that it is all of you who make the success of our organization possible, through your time, attention, and expertise. Our colleagues on the Executive Committee and I are grateful for your continued support of Florida’s swimming pool industry. As our industry continues to evolve, it is refreshing to see the dedication our members give to the Florida Swimming Pool Association. I must take a moment to talk about one of our Association’s greatest assets: Our administrative team. So much happens behind the scenes to support and advance our mission. There has never been a more dedicated, skilled and focused group working hard every day to make us the best we can be. I am thankful every day for the team we have supporting us. I have had the honor of watching our CEO Elizabeth McMurray build this team over the last two years. I am impressed with what they have accomplished and excited to see what is to come in the future. This year serving as President has been an incredible experience observing and being close to everything the team in Sarasota is working toward. When I accepted my position as At-Large Director on the Executive Committee back in 2016, I remember the moment when the reality set in that I would actually become the President of the Florida Swimming Pool Association in 2023. Over our long history, there have been many great presidents of our association. It has truly been a humbling experience to serve following in their footsteps. I never dreamed I would be the leader of a prestigious group of business professionals. I hope you feel the same as I do about our future. I look forward to working along with you to make us even stronger. Here is a chuckle. Anun walked by a construction site one day. She overheard a lot of cussing and swearing. She decided to have lunch the next day with the crew on the
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