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CHAIRPERSON REPORT It is a great pleasure to sit as Chairperson of the Board for SPASA Australia, working alongside a team of dedicated and highly accomplished individuals within our industry who give of their time and knowledge to help steer the Association to achieve outcomes that benefit the whole industry – from back door to boundary. The unique circumstances of 2020 saw the Board meet formally online bi-monthly, but lots of subcommittee and informal discussions continued behind the scenes to navigate the rollercoaster that is a global pandemic, whilst still advancing the Association in line with our Strategic Plan. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of the Board, as well as all of the SPASA staff, who worked tirelessly throughout 2020 to ensure that business could continue throughout these uncertain times.
COVID-19 showed the value of a united national body, advocating at all levels to promote the value of our industry. SPASA Australia advocated that the pool and spa industry be recognised as an essential service delivering important health and safety benefits to the community. SPASA Australia continues to advocate for one united body across Australia and New Zealand and stands by its assertion that our greatest impact can be achieved by working in unison. The 2020 AGM saw several Board members retire, as part of the biannual renewal process. I would like to thank outgoing members John Daniel, Neil Davey, Elena Gosse, Garth Jackson and Andrew Jakovac for their commitment and dedication to the SPASA Australia Board.
The Board realised many achievements in 2020, including: • Merger with Pool and Spa Covers Alliance of Australia (PASCAA) • Commencement of ‘Resurg Benchmarking Research Project’ • Launch of Institute of Research and Learning • Execution of New Zealand expansion plan • Commonwealth approved Pool and Spa Building Certificate IV
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SPASA AUSTRALIA - ANNUAL REPORT 2020
