<p style="color: #444444;">Happy Thanksgiving everyone!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">I’m pleased to be able to announce the addition of another Master Dealer to the Aquatherm network!  Please help me welcome <b style="color: #000000;">Jason Stringham</b> of <b style="color: #000000;">SolarTech International</b> in San Diego as our newest SI Master Dealer.  He found the pool and spa industry while he was attending college and even worked for Mark Naylor for a short while.  Once he was hooked, Jason decided to found SolarTech International and forge out on his own in 2000.  SolarTech has been designing and installing solar photovoltaic, as well as domestic water and Aquatherm solar pool heating, ever since. Jason’s website is <a style="color: #743399;" href="http://www.solartechonline.com/">www.solartechonline.com</a>.  Welcome to the Aquatherm family, Jason!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">Before we get to the numbers I want to take a moment and give a quick update on the overall standings YTD.  <b style="color: #000000;">Brandon Chase</b> of <b style="color: #000000;">SunChaser Solar</b> has tipped the 1000 collector mark to move back up to Gold Level status.  Congratulations Brandon!  <b style="color: #000000;">Al Accurso</b> from <b style="color: #000000;">Alcor Sola</b>r has moved up to Silver Level status.  Way to go Al!  And a special mention goes out to hard working <b style="color: #000000;">Dave Setter</b> at <b style="color: #000000;">M &amp; K Solar</b> who is within striking distance of returning to Gold Level status – his first time since 2006.  Keep up the great work Dave.  We also have a tight race this year in the Top 10 with a tie for 10th this month, but watch out for <b style="color: #000000;">Jim Roark</b> coming down the homestretch.<!--more--></p>
<p style="color: #444444;">And now for the numbers. <b style="color: #000000;">Stilwell Solar </b>took the 1st place spot with 483 collectors sold for October. Amazing month Bill and the entire team at Stilwell - thank you all so much! <b style="color: #000000;">Mark Naylor</b> <b style="color: #000000;">Solar Specialists </b>came in 2nd place with 196 collectors sold. Nice Job Mark!  And jumping into 3rd place for October with 119 collectors sold is <b style="color: #000000;">Roark Solar</b>.  Excellent October Jim!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">With 41 sales, <b style="color: #000000;">Bill Long </b>ruled the top Salesperson spot for October.  What a month Bill!  In a tie for 2nd place, with 26 sales each, are <b style="color: #000000;">Mark Naylor</b> and <b style="color: #000000;">Scott Bologna</b>.  Great job, gentlemen!  In 3rd place for October is <b style="color: #000000;">Jim Roark</b> of Roark Solar with 17 sales for the month.  Fantastic job, Jim!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">The <b style="color: #000000;">2014</b> <b style="color: #000000;">Distribution Center and National Master Dealer Kick-off Meetings </b>in Orlando this January<b style="color: #000000;"> </b>are fast approaching.  The dates of the meeting will be <b style="color: #000000;">January 22<span style="color: #444444;">nd</span> – 24<span style="color: #444444;">th</span></b>, <b style="color: #000000;">2014</b> and will take place at the Embassy Suites in Lake Buena Vista<b style="color: #000000;">.  </b>I will be following up in December with an agenda and memo detailing the event.  In the meantime, should you have any questions please let me know and I will be happy to assist you.  We look forward to seeing you all there and having a productive few days together!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">Aquatherm’s upcoming events:</p>

<ul style="color: #444444;">
	<li>CSI Program Meeting, December 6th in San Diego, California</li>
	<li>2014 Distribution Center and National Dealer Kick-off Meetings, January 22nd – 24th in Orlando, Florida</li>
	<li>Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show, January 28th– 30th in Atlantic City, New Jersey</li>
	<li>Florida Pool &amp; Spa Show, February 21st &amp; 22nd in Orlando, Florida</li>
	<li>Association of Aquatic Professionals, February 24th &amp; 25th, Austin, Texas</li>
	<li>MIAGreen 2014, February 27th &amp; 28th, Miami Beach, Florida</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #444444;">If you would like more information on these events or are in need of a badge for the tradeshows please contact me directly and I will be happy to help you.</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">Please note that <b style="color: #000000;">Aquatherm will be</b> <b style="color: #000000;">closed</b> <b style="color: #000000;">on</b> <b style="color: #000000;">November 28<span style="color: #444444;">th</span> and 29<span style="color: #444444;">th</span></b> in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">I hope you all have an enjoyable Thanksgiving and that you all will be able to spend some time with your family and friends!</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">Best,</p>
<p style="color: #444444;">Molly</p>