| What You Need to Know
To Elevate and Unite Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice
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Like ASCCA on Our New Facebook Page
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Please visit us on our new Facebook page. We look forward to your comments and shared experiences. We will be posting information, links and events as a way to continue supporting our community and advancing our industry. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to "Like" us as well! We look forward to hearing from you soon! |
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Register for the ASCCA/CAWA Industry Summit & ASCCA's Team Weekend!
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Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the ASCCA / CAWA Industry Summit, February 8 -9, 2013 and the ASCCA Team weekend, February 9-10, 2013 at the Fairmont Newport Beach.
Hotel Reservation:
Fairmont Newport Beach
4500 MacArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
ASCCA/CAWA 2013 Industry Summit
This exciting, interactive event continues to grow in numbers and influence. Taking place Friday, February 8th-Saturday, February 9th, 2013, the summit program has been developed by a working group for the past several months. Join us on Friday night for the Joint ASCCA/CAWA Leadership Reception followed by a day of important industry discussions. Click here for Saturday's full agenda: ASCCA/CAWA Agenda .
Register today online:
Click here to register online. (We realize there were earlier difficulties with the online registration - those issues have been worked out and the online registration process is now working).
February 8-10, 2013
ASCCA Board & Committee Meetings
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ASCEF 2013 Scholarship Program -
Deadline March 1, 2013
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Our scholarship program is open to high school seniors who are planning to enroll in post high school technical/academic training or college under-graduates in the automotive service field satisfying certain criteria. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 which may be used toward tuition and/or books. The application deadline has been extended to March 1, 2013 so that our committee can thoroughly review applicants and make sure the awards are distributed before the end of the academic year.
Please click here to a scholarship application.
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Fiscal Cliff Resolution Good News for Auto Industry
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The last-minute compromise that kept the country from going off the so-called fiscal cliff is good news for the U.S. economy and great news for the auto industry, for as the old adage goes: when the economy catches cold the auto industry gets pneumonia.
The resolution in Washington sidestepped some key issues that must yet be worked out in the coming months. But barring some later hitch that generates a new crisis, most industry analysts and insiders are confident that the U.S. car market is finally back on track after its worst downturn since the Great Depression.
A new study by R.L. Polk is forecasting new vehicle registrations will reach 15.3 million in the U.S. this year and "We see it getting into the 16 million range by 2015," Tom Libby, Polk's lead analyst for North American forecasting, tells TheDetroitBureau.com.
That would be a roughly 50% increase in 2013 from the bottom of the automotive market collapse during the depths of the downturn, and a 6% to 7% rise from the anticipated final sales numbers for 2012 - which are likely to reach near 14.5 million when year-end figures are reported by the industry tomorrow. As good as that might sound, the turnaround is still lagging behind prior recoveries. The U.S. auto market reached an all-time high in 2005 of 17.5 million vehicles, a figure Libby - and other analysts - don't expect the industry to again see "in the near-term." In fact, few anticipate coming even close to that record before the country enters the next cyclical economic dip. Click here for full article by NBCNews.com.
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January Member of the Month John Camara
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John Camara, Camara Auto Service, Inc., Tulare, CA
In his own words:
"I became inspired to get involved in automotive repair from always being curious as to how toys and other objects worked. When my personal objects would eventually break I would naturally try to fix them. When I entered high school I enrolled in auto shop classes and eventually an opportunity came along for me to work part time at a full service station assisting in the repairs. That began my automotive repair career.
In 1972 the owner of the facility I grew to manage unfortunately experienced serious medical complications and he could no longer work full time and looked for a buyer to take over his business. At that time I decided this would be my opportunity to own my own repair shop. I then was able to start my own business on January 01, 1973.
From the very first ASCCA meeting I attended in my chapter we sat at a round table with five shop owners and tried to help one of the shop owners solve a problem with a car they were working on. At that point I knew I wanted to belong. Afterwards, staying in ASCCA was easy, there is a quote I believe is from Henry Ford and says "If you want to be successful surround yourself with successful people." That is what I have done in ASCCA.
To my fellow shop owners who are new in ASCCA the first thing that I would recommend is to ATTEND a meeting, PARTICIPATE in a chapter or the state meetings and don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions; everyone there is your friend."
ASCCA members like John are shining examples of how One Member CAN Make a Difference!
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Calendar of Events
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Team Weekend Saturday, Febrary 8-10, 2013 Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel Reservation: 1-800-441-1414 2013 Industry Summit Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:00 am - 11:00 am Fairmont Newport Beach Click here for agenda. . |
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Get Your ASCCA
The Sign You Can Trust! Sign and WIN!!
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DEADLINE TO ENTER PHOTO - MARCH 31, 2013!
The ASCCA Public Relations slogan is designed with the purpose of ensuring that the ASCCA sign is synonymous with quality automotive shops. The slogan, The Sign You Can Trust! is directed at your potential and existing customers.
This exciting new campaign started by incorporating our new slogan The Sign You Can Trust! with our existing logo, creating public awareness that will translate into consumers looking for shops displaying the ASCCA sign. The goal of our campaign is to increase your business with new customers and help you retain existing clients.
Participation in The Sign You Can Trust! campaign will strengthen the public's awareness that ASCCA shops are the shops they can trust to meet their automotive needs.
NOW you can participate in the campaign AND win great prizes at the same time! For a limited time, members displaying the new sign along with their existing sign can be entered into a drawing to WIN! All you have to do is 1) purchase The Sign You Can Trust! sign for $20; 2) attach it to your shop with your ASCCA sign; and 3) take a photo and submit it to staff at calvidrez@amgroup.us. Each photo will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win one of our great prizes, which include:
- Beautiful limited addition print by wildlife artist Sandra Jordan
- Three cases of synthetic motor oil from Kendall Oil
- $100 gift card
- Made to order ASCCA jacket from G & K Services, Inc.
In addition, the Chapter with the highest percentage of photos sent in from individuals will win (1) free admission to the 2013 ASCCA Summer Education Conference and 2 nights hotel accommodations!
To submit photos for entry into the lottery, please send your photo to ASCCA staff at calvidrez@amgroup.us - please include your name, shop name, city, and Chapter number.
For more information on getting the ASCCA logo with the new slogan and for purchasing an adjunct sign, contact ASCCA staff at (800) 810-4272 or email Heather Vigil at hvigil@amgroup.us.
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Nominate an ASCCA Member for Member of the Month! | |
The ASCCA Member of the Month is a new program developed by ASCCA leadership to recognize our members who go above and beyond to support our core purpose: To Elevate and Unite Automotive Professionals and Give Them Voice.
Each Member of the Month will receive a certificate and a $50 Visa gift card. Additionally, the member will be recognized on the ASCCA website homepage for one month, announced on Team Talk, featured in the WYNTK and in the California Independent.
YOU can nominate a Member of the Month by sending your recommendation to Heather Vigil at hvigil@amgroup.us. All nominations should include a summary of why your nominee should be considered for ASCCA's Member of the Month.
When making a recommendation, please use the following criteria:
- Faithfully adheres to ASCCA code of ethics
- Active proponent of ASCCA (both State and Chapter); talks up ASCCA to non-members
- Actively helps oter shops succeed (both member and non-member shops)
- Utilizes member benefits (ASCCA Advantage) and mentors new members utilizing benefits
- Active in local Chapter (where applicable) and state events
- Adds his/her voice to legislative issues; contacting representatives on key issues
- Pays dues on time
- Participates in/monitors Team Talk
Each nomination will be carefully reviewed and considered by the ASCCA Membership Committee. The pool of Members of the Month winners will be voted on by the Chapter Representatives Committee for Member of the Year to be honored at ASCCA's Summer Conference, June 21-23, 2013 at the Hilton Irvine Orange County.
For more information on the Member of the Month program, please contact Heather Vigil at hvigil@amgroup.us.
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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