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Paramount proudly announced the 2013 launch of three new pool products at this year’s International Pool & Spa Expo.

These new products include a Vinyl over steel step and bench nozzle application, in-floor bulkhead fit-ting for Fiberglass and Paramount’s Parascope body for Vinyl and Fiberglass pools.

The new Vinyl step and bench nozzles applica-tion provides vinyl pool builders with a cleaning option not previously available. The response from vinyl pool builders was overwhelming, as these products provide both greater flexibility in pool design and cleaning efficiencies.

The new fiberglass in-floor bulkhead fitting will now allow one-piece pool builders the ability to install the complete in-floor systems including steps without having to order the bodies installed at the factory. Allowing one-piece pool dealers the ability to install floor, step and bench clean-ing heads with a Paramount In-floor system at their facility or on the job site.

Vinyl pool builders can now expand their water features offering to include Paramount’s highly acclaimed Parascope. Pool owners will now be able to enhance the aesthetics of their pool and enjoy Paramount’s Parascope with its three unique and interchangeable fountains (Bubbler, Flower and Umbrella).

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To Hampton Pools Kelowna, BC for the amazing Pool cover shot.

Special Thanks

Hampton Pools is a premier custom pool and spa design and installation company. Led by John Harper who has over 30 years of pool and spa experience throughout the Okanagan, Hampton Pools can provide you with your dream pool.

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MONTH WINNERS // 2POOL OF THE

Enter your latest creation in the Pool of the Month Contest and if chosen could be showcased in our next Dealer Insider or featured on the cover.

To enter, just e-mail your high reso-lution pool photos to Jason Gall at jgall@1paramount.com.

GET YOUR POOL FEATURED ON THE COVER OF DEALER INSIDER

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Besides being featured in the Dealer Insider, these winners also receive:

•100pointstowardthenext PassporttoParadisetrip

•Winningpoolsareshowcasedonourwebsiteandinour“PoolHallofFame”atourcorporateheadquarters

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We are very grateful to Paramount for their many years of friendship and support. We are convinced that with the right attitude, the right leadership and the right partnership, like that of Paramount, that the partnerships with our chil-dren, like Donald and Tara will be filled with joy and success of their own for many years in the swimming pool industry.

Michael and Tina Anderson of Premier Pools & Spas have invested many years in the swimming pool industry together and are recognized nationally for their Dream Backyard Experiences that they create for their customers. Michael and Tina also have been awarded several International Awards of Excellence, APSD.

Michael and Tina always give credit to their success to the partnerships and loyalty that they’ve experienced. First and most importantly to each other and to the 10 children they raised, 4 of which work within the family business. Michael and Tina see each of their clients as partners and part of their swimming pool family.

As Michael says, "We are committed to building the swimming pool of the future. Our Paramount partnership and our many years of friendship with John Anderson has made this possible. Together with Paramount and their many invaluable components, we design an experience, where our customers can find joy and simplicity with their families every day. We’re designing Dream Backyard Experience that will create memories that will last our lifetime, as well as our children’s.

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Paramount Pool and Spa Systems is proud to announce it’s first ever direct to consumer give-away promotion. This promotion is designed to help drive leads to Dealers enrolled in the Paramount Capital lead and link program.

Consumers are eligible to receive free from Paramount a $25.00 prepaid debit card just for completing the “Find A Builder” form  and submit-ting a copy of a pool design quote or contract from one of the referred Authorized Dealers.

This give-away promotion is sponsored exclusively by Paramount and is just one more way Paramount continues to support and drive opportunities to our valued Dealers.

Contact Scott Pleasant at spleasant@1paramount.com NewPoolFinancing.com | 1.877.289.3866

BUILDER SPOTLIGHT

Subject: Generating Leads for our Dealers

Lisa Rose's BabyTaylor Sophia Medley6.21.12

Ryan Osmun's BabyNoah William Osmun7.26.11

Kurt Duhamell's 1st Grandchild Seth Jeffery 5.29.12

Mike KennaManufacturing Quality Engineer

David BourdeauShipping Manager

Jason GallMarketing Manager

CUSTOMER CONNECTION // 4

NEW PARAMOUNTTEAM MEMBERS

Christopher EscalanteProduction

Ron DelaySouth Central Region Sales Reprdelay@1paramount.com

Christen RodriquezProduction

Bill GrahamSoutheast Region Sales Repbgraham@1paramount.com

Good Customer ServiceI have had dealings with Wendy on two occasions over the last year, and both times she was an absolute pleasure to deal with, courteous, knowledgeable and very helpful. Good Customer Service is a dying concept in our country. It is such a plea-sure and surprise when you encounter it! Wendy is wonderful. -John

Stepping Up To HelpI wanted to take a moment to let you know what a BIG help Lisa was today. Lisa really stepped up and helped me take care of this customer's needs and then getting it shipped out for delivery tomorrow. GREAT JOB! -Dale

Message of ThanksLinda, I wanted to respond and say thank you for all your help in getting this taken care of. It's nice to speak to someone with such great customer service skills. I hope that company knows they have a gem! -Gina

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Wishing you and yours a wonderfulChristmas & Happy Holidays

As 2012 draws to a close we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we will always treasure. We are thankful to you for what we have been able to accomplish this year.

As we prepare for this busy and joyous holiday season it is a good time to reflect on the cherished and important things in life, those things that create meaning and those things that enrich our lives. For me those are family, friends and health.

The holiday season offers us all a special opportunity to reach out to not only family and friends but also to those who are less fortunate than us. This is also a time for gratitude, a

time to appreciate the blessings the majority of us continue to enjoy that we might otherwise take for granted. As I reflect back not only on this year but for years past, I am grateful for all of your friendships, loyalty and busi-ness. This is something I will never take for granted.

On behalf of the entire Paramount Family, we wish you and your fami-lies a safe, joyous Christmas and holiday season. We hope that the New Year brings you abundance, happiness and peace.

May God’s blessings of life shower upon you and your families.

BuzzPresident of Paramountbghiz@1Paramount.com

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