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Go for the Gold in the ASCCA 2015 Digital Olympics!
In the coming weeks ASCCA together with AutoVitals will launch an educational program aimed at helping ASCCA shops gain significant boosts in technician and service advisor productivity while improving communication to the motorist with dealership grade professional inspection results. This program is available free to all ASCCA members and will demonstrate exactly how digital inspections will substantially improve their bottom line. Live webinars, interactive training, onsite visits and chapter meetings will be used for teams to gain education and earn points. Sign up for the pre-Olympic heats to get a leg up on the competition.
Read the flyer with all the details
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Ford Recall of 389,585 Cars Expanded by Another 156,000 Cars
 Ford Motor Co. is expanding its recent recall of late-model Ford Fiestas, Fusions and Lincoln MKZ sedans to include 156,000 more vehicles. The fix that is needed concerns faulty door latches that can potentially unlatch while the car is being driven. Ford says a part called the pawl spring tab can break, which results in doors that can't be latched.
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ASCCA's Members of the Month for May: Jim and Mary Payne
Jim and Mary Payne from The Driving Machine in Cupertino are the members of month for May. They have worked hard on Chapter 42 events for many years, including organizing trade shows. Jim is a past board president, and Mary helps organize every meeting. They have hosted multiple shop nights. They continually assist when letters need to be written for legislative concerns. In addition, they have been ASCCA members for 25 years.
Read about past members of the month here.
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New York Auto Show Offered a Peek at Production and Concept Vehicles
The New York Auto Show, held in April in New York City, featured a first look at some production and concept vehicles for 2015, including the Aston Martin Vulcan (pictured left). Over 60 new cars and trucks were introduced and can be seen on their website. Next year the show dates are March 25 - April 3.
Go to their website
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Parts & People Features Article on ASCCA Summer Conference -- Read it and Register!
ASCCA's Summer Conference (June 12-14 in Irvine) was promoted in Parts & People -- thank you Dick DeLoach for the nice article! (Reprinted with permission from Parts & People.) As he noted, the conference features expanded management training sessions and technical training tracks. The theme this year is "Re-Invent Your Team" and there are classes for shop owners, service writers, and technicians.
Register today!
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BAR's Educational Advisory Group Meeting to be Held May 9
BAR's Educational Advisory Group will hold their next meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. This meeting is open to everyone to attend. If you have questions, please contact Janelle Calindas, Associate Governmental Program Analyst at the BAR, at 916-403-0151.
Meeting Agenda
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NorCal Leads 167-136 in Countertop Display Contest
 Each region got four points in the past week, so NorCal's lead remains the same and the score is now NorCal 167, SoCal 136. Chapter 20 joined Chapters 16 and 42 in a tie for most entries by a chapter, with 12 entries each. From now until June 30 contest entries are worth 2 points (plus a bonus point for having both displays). Need a display? Have a contest photo to send in? Email [email protected]. |
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Latest Legislative Bill Report Released by Jack Molodanof
 Jack Molodanof, ASCCA's Legislative Advocate, released an updated report on April 28 of the bills ASCCA is tracking. That report is available here and on the ASCCA's website. Read the report |
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ASCCA's Advocacy Fund Reaches $3,000 in Quest for $30,000
 We've passed $3,000 in the ASCCA Advocacy Fund, bringing our total raised to $3,010! Thank you! ASCCA established this fund to enhance our advocacy with the state legislature (e.g., legislative advocate's travel, ASCCA's annual legislative day lobbying, Government Affairs Committee initiatives). Help us reach our goal of $30,000, donate today: |
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Want to Wax Nostalgic About Classic Cars? Check out Jay Leno's Garage
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Help ASCCA Grow with the Special Membership Drive Tied to ASCCA's 75th Anniversary
To commemorate ASCCA's 75th Anniversary and help grow our members, our Board of Directors approved a limited offer to new members: $75 membership, starting now! Help us grow the association by recruiting new members! Chapters can sweeten the pot by adding their own incentive. Fine print: $55 application fee applies; Canceled members in the last 12 months are not eligible; No point/spiff for One Member Can! campaign; Regular (ARD) members only.
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Great Technical Class on May 28 Hosted by Chapter 20
Mary Kemnitz of ASCCA Chapter 20 wants everyone to know about a great technical class being hosted by her chapter. On Thursday, May 28, Steve Mussa will present an "Air Conditioner Repair Refresher" in partnership with Standard Motor Parts.
Flyer with all the info
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Member Discount Alert! ASCCA Partners with Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) for Discounted Courses
Seminar courses are normally $149.95. ASCCA members pay only $95 per attendee -- a savings of almost $55 per class! Service writer courses are normally $1,500. ASCCA members pay only $950 per attendee!
Click here to take advantage of this offer
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G&K Services' First Aid Services Improve Workplace Safety
 G&K Services offers several first aid kits and cabinets for mobile units and shops, which exceed all industry regulations, including OSHA and ANSI standards. Other new products include blood borne pathogen kits and a first aid responder eye wash station. For more information, email Leslie Kipnis or call 949-877-2750, or email Kathryn Kuskie or call 562-246-3022.
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Thank You ASCCA Sponsors!
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