Its official - the busy season is here! In my conversations with all of you it’s clear that this year is out pacing last year and the numbers agree. So far year to date you are reporting 162 systems and 1000 panels more than last year during the same time. A good sign that the economy is starting to recover and you are taking advantage of the pent up demand.

This pent up demand it is probably causing your voicemail and email boxes to fill up – a lot! But what about all the homeowners you reached out to over the last few years that you pitched and missed, or the ones who never called you back at all? Where are they now? Many of them are probably ripe for the picking! Well, you’re in luck!

Aquatherm keeps a database of all the past <strong>Internet sales leads</strong> we have forwarded to you, and we would be happy to share with you a spreadsheet of those in your market. These are warm leads – pool owners who have reached out to us at least once, requesting a Dealer in their area. Please let me know if you are interested, and I will make sure to get them in your hands quickly. They could be swimming in a warm pool by Memorial Day!

Sometimes, good things bear repeating: Aquatherm regularly sends out <strong>Press Releases</strong> – usually two each month – announcing new products and happenings in the industry. It is also an opportunity for us to get you some “free press” by promoting any noteworthy commercial projects. They do not need to be large projects to be considered for a press release, so please send us any and all projects that you are proud of and we will consider them for an upcoming release.

Let’s see the numbers for April. Congratulations to <strong>Mark Naylor Solar Specialists, CA </strong>who dominated the top dealer spot with 420 collectors sold for April. Keep up the great work Mark! An impressive 2<sup>nd</sup> place finish goes to <strong>Stilwell Solar, FL</strong> with 308 collectors for April. Way to go Bill! And it’s a tie for 3<sup>rd</sup> between <strong>Central Florida Solar, FL</strong> and <strong>Naylor Solar Specialists, NV</strong> with 182 collectors each - nice job Bill and Terry!

<strong>Mark Naylor</strong> from Mark Naylor Solar Specialists is the top salesman in the country with 57 sales for April. Congratulations Mark! <strong>Bill Long</strong> from Stilwell Solar is 2<sup>nd</sup> with 31 sales for April - fabulous job Bill. And, rounding out 3<sup>rd</sup> place is <strong>Bill Park</strong> from Central Florida Solar with 26 sales. Well done Bill!

<strong>Aquatherm's upcoming events:</strong>
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	<li>Intersolar North America, July 9<sup>th</sup> – 11<sup>th</sup> in San Francisco, California</li>
	<li>Summer Sales Retreat, July 28<sup>th</sup> – August      2<sup>nd</sup> at RIU Guanacaste in Costa Rica</li>
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	<li>International Pool and Spa Expo Nov. 12<sup>th</sup> – 14<sup>th </sup>in Las Vegas, Nevada</li>
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If you would like more information on these events or are in need of a badge for the trade shows please contact me directly and I will be happy to help you.

<strong>Please note that Aquatherm will be closed on Monday, May 27<sup>th</sup> for the holiday weekend and reopen on Tuesday, May 28<sup>th</sup>.</strong>

Best,

Molly

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