MADA hosted its Annual Membership Meeting and Legislative Reception on January 20th in Annapolis.  We were pleased to have many members attend, as well as welcoming a large number of our Legislative representatives, many of whom attended as a first-term legislator.   

During the business portion of the meeting, we recognized and thanked Tom Walls for his service as Chairman of the MADA Board of Directors.  We also recognized former MADA board member, Danny Sauro, of Tischer Acura Nissan who recently represented Maryland as this year's TIME Dealer of the Year nominee at the 2015 NADA/ATD Convention & Expo which was just held San Francisco. 

Tom Walls accepting the plaque honoring his service as MADA Chairman.

Maryland's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year, Jody Zepp, also spoke to our members during the meeting.  A government and psychology teacher at Hammond High School in Howard County, Ms. Zepp graciously thanked MADA members for their generous support of the TOY Program.  She remarked, "your gift makes it possible for me to do my jog everyday.  It provides the stability and dependability that all teachers need."  Noting that her prior car was on it's last legs, Ms. Zepp also said, "I am reminded every single day when I open that car door of this incredible gift and I am extremely humbled. I promise you that I'll continue to live to that gift every day."   This marks the 14th year that MADA has served as a sponsor of the program and has awarded the gift of a new car to the winning teacher.  This year's vehicle was a 2015 Ford Escape.

Teacher of the Year, Jody Zepp, addresses our membership.

We thank all of our members and Legislative representatives who attended this year's meeting and reception.