4 Florida Pool Prosm • January 2024 FSPA PRESIDENT Deidre Bedford FSPA President president@FloridaPoolPro.com Embrace the new year together! Education, networking, new products, inspiration, and comraderie! The 2024 Expo is February 23-24 in West Hall E of the Orange County Convention Center. Education begins February 21 with specialty courses, and a Florida license holder can get all 14 hours of their required education in three days. The Friday Night Party is at ICEBAR and will be a great time! Register online at www.UndertheSunExpo.com. S *** You Should Know Q: Why should I attend the Everything Under the Sunsm Expo? As we dive into a brand new year, I am thrilled to share a bit about my life and aspirations as your President for the coming year. Originally fromAnchorage, Alaska, my childhood unfolded across nine different states — a result of a military upbringing. Chagrin Falls, Ohio, holds a special place in my heart - a charming town that fueled my childhood explorations. Family is everything to me; I'm one of four siblings, and our unbreakable bond is a testament to the strength my incredible mother instilled in us. For high school and college, I was in Chandler, Arizona, but it was a visit to my dad in 1984 that introduced me to Florida, a love affair that has endured for nearly four decades. Fast forward to today, I'm celebrating 32 years of marriage, blessed with two accomplished daughters and two adorable A:
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