Thank you to our Corporate Partners! |
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Team Weekend - Sunday Report |
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On Sunday, November 22, members of the 2020 and 2021 Board of Directors held a strategic planning session to map out goals for the new year. Assisted by Dori Eppstein and Dr. Martha Rader, the ASCCA leadership discussed ways to improve communication with the Chapters and membership, develop and leverage the benefits available to members, and the various methods available to grow membership.
Over the course of four hours, the group arrived at the following goals:
- Bring more value to our members.
- Grow our membership.
- Improve communications with ASCCA Chapters in both directions.
- Highlight and leverage all the various free training available to ASCCA members
- Provide a plan and training to increase the diversity of ASCCA and promote the value that diversity brings
At a future meeting, the ASCCA Board of Directors will review the outcome of the session and finalize the goals as well as the steps to take to achieve these goals. ASCCA is continually looking for members interested in helping us reach our goals. If you have an interest, please reach out to info@ascca.com.
Watch for updates on this in future issues of WYNTK!
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Governor Newsom Announces Tax Relief and
Grants Now Available to Business Owners
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By Bureau of Automotive Repair |
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized new tax relief and grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The Bureau of Automotive Repair is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes the following:
Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The Governor will direct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to do the following:
- Provide an automatic three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax on the return and extend the availability of existing interest and penalty free payment agreements to companies (with up to $5 million in taxable sales).
- Broaden opportunities for more businesses to enter into interest-free payment arrangements.
- Expand interest-free payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on COVID-19 transmissions.
$500 Million for New COVID Relief Grant for Small Business
The Governor announced the creation of a $500 million COVID Relief Grant administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for small businesses that have been impacted by COVID and the health and safety restrictions. Funds would be awarded to selected intermediaries with established networks of Community Development Financial Institutions to distribute relief through grants of up to $25,000 to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the state by early 2021. Non-profits would also be eligible for these grants. CalOSBA is establishing the program and will make it available to small businesses as soon as possible – for updates on availability visit business.ca.gov.
Increase Funding for the California Rebuilding Fund by $12.5 Million
The Governor announced the opening of the California Rebuilding Fund, which makes available $25 million to help impacted small businesses rebuild from the economic crisis and keep local economies strong. This program is built to be a resource in the market for the next year as businesses pivot and recover.
An increase of $12.5 million would allow the Fund to be fully capitalized. The additional funding will help the 3rd party administrator of the fund raise $125 million to make more low-interest loans to small businesses with less access to loans from traditional banking institutions.
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NASTF General Meeting is This Week |
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Come hear about what NASTF has been doing at our final general meeting of 2020! The webinar is open to all attendees and will include an in-depth look at the newly launched NASTF website, the revised Service Information Request process (hosted by Donny Seyfer and Scott Brown) and the capabilities that being a Vehicle Service Professional adds to your digital tool box (featuring one of NASTF’s members, expert Matt Fanslow).
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9th, from 7:00-8:30 PM ET. Registration is not required. To join, simply follow this link. For more details, please visit the Events page of NASTF.org.
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes
National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
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By Automotive Service Association - National
ASA News Releases Advocacy News Releases
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U.S. Senate Has Not Scheduled Consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 23, 2020 – The U.S. House of Representatives voted, prior to leaving Washington for the Thanksgiving Break, to pass H.R. 8294, The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020. The vote was (246-140) along party lines, with House Democrats voting in favor and House Republicans voting against. Twenty Republican members crossed the aisle to vote in favor of the legislation.
This bill was introduced by Representative Susan Davis (D-CA) in an effort to expand the National Apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships, as well as set national labor and welfare standards for apprenticeship programs. Additionally, if passed, the National Apprenticeship Act would codify the structure of the Office of Apprenticeship and the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and authorize dedicated funds for DOL to award apprenticeship grants.
The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 invests nearly $3.5 billion over five years to expand the scale of apprenticeship opportunities, promote apprenticeships in new, in-demand industries, and streamline the process of access to apprenticeship opportunities for employees and employers. This legislation is projected to create nearly one million new apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years.
Apprenticeship programs have long been a central tenet to the American workforce, and opportunities for students to participate in post-secondary education that is not a traditional 4-year university is of great value. According to the Department of Labor, 94 percent of apprentices who complete a Registered Apprenticeship program are employed upon completion. However, only a small number of Americans are currently enrolled in apprenticeship programs. This bill seeks to expand opportunities for those apprenticeship programs to allow students to enter the workforce with sufficient knowledge and experience in an important trade.
The National Apprenticeship Act, H.R. 8294, will now move to the United States Senate for debate and vote. This bill is unlikely to have bipartisan support for passage. Republicans are concerned about the exclusion of Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) for funding. IRAPs were created by the Trump Administration to provide more flexibility in an apprenticeship program. However, IRAPs have not been well-defined, and Democrats argue that including them in the National Apprenticeship Act could sacrifice some important quality assurance measures for apprenticeship programs.
ASA supports federal apprenticeship programs and will continue to work with Congress as they develop a final national apprenticeship initiative.
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New California Laws for 2021 |
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ASCCA’s Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof, has provided a summary of all the new laws in California that are taking effect in 2021.
Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair
dealers. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures and programs, in no particular order, that take effect January 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted.
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Minimum Wage Increase. Reminder that effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees will increase to $14.00 per hour. The minimum wage for employers with 25 or fewer employees will increase to $13.00. (SB 3 of 2017) Please note that local minimum wage ordinances may be higher.
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BAR Auto Shop Locator Program. In August this year, BAR launched a new auto shop locator program where consumers can easily find auto repair services in their area using a mobile-friendly search tool and also see any disciplinary actions against the shop. The locator displays shops on an interactive map using the consumer’s location or a specific city or zip code. Service categories are tied to primary and secondary business type information (e.g. auto body, tire, transmission repair, etc.) provided by the automotive repair dealers upon licensure or renewal...
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This summary has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended and
should not be construed to constitute legal advice.
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Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Will Be On Menu For 2021 |
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ASCCA’s Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof, is featured in the December 3 edition of Aftermarket Matters discussing the CAWA and ASCCA’s efforts to establish a vehicle safety inspection program. |
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AutoZone - Ongoing Virtual Training!
(Through February 11th, 2021)
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AutoZone is committed to helping shop owners and technicians
by offering ongoing virtual training!
- Limited time offer: Shops can attend virtual training at no cost.
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Course descriptions are available on the AutoZonePro.com / A to Z Professional Training landing page and included on the registration form attached along with the duration.
- Limited registration is available.
- A PC, Mac, iPad or Android device is required to attend.
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Registration is required and available via the following: AutoZonePro.com A to Z Professional Training landing page
You can download or open the attached flyer below by clicking on it, and then register to attend any of the virtual training events by clicking on the links on the flyer:
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O'Reilly - First Call Webinars & Virtual Training Series! |
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Upcoming FREE Webinars in December by O'Reilly First Call:
DIESEL DONE RIGHT - Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Cost: FREE
Registration Links:
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Upcoming Virtual Training by O'Reilly First Call:
O'Reilly/DRIVE Service Advisor Workshop
Date: Wednesday, December 9th 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Part Number: STOCKTONSW1 Line Code: TEC
Cost: $189.99 per attendee
As the primary purpose of a service advisor is to sell needed work in sufficient volume to meet the goals
of the shop and to the satisfaction of customers, this workshop focuses on the art of selling vehicle
service and repair.
The objective of this workshop is to increase your knowledge and skill to effectively handle customers
and increase sales volume.
The topics covered in this workshop are:
- The Art of Selling
- Building Rapport
- The Importance of Communication
- The First Customer Encounter
- The Five Types of Customers
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The Power of Joining Together |
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Industry Organizations PAVE the Way
for the ULTIMATE Virtual Training Event
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This virtual training will take place over three days beginning Friday, January 8 and will run through Sunday, January 10 2021.
PAVE your way to automotive success:
- Top trainers in technical, management, and collision
- Over 40 live training sessions
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All sessions available on-demand for 6 weeks after the event
- Easy, downloadable training materials available
- Chat Rooms to connect, share ideas, meet trainers, meet sponsors, and explore industry trends and topics.
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Leading automotive industry organizations from across the United States have joined together to PAVE the way to the ULTIMATE, exclusive, interactive and fun training event bringing together industry professionals worldwide. By creating virtual training opportunities, PAVE bridges the gap to develop modern-day connections. PAVE represents a new way of training.
Participating industry organizations include:
- Automotive Service Association (ASA)
- Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA)
- ASA Ohio
- TST Training
- ASA Pennsylvania
- ASA Northwest
- Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA)
- ASA Texas
- ASA Illinois
- NESSARA
- ASA Florida
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Online Training Opportunities |
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM (PDT): Successful Women in Automotive Round-Table weekly online gatherings for women looking to connect with like-minded women in the industry. Every participant brings an issue to the group to find solutions and support. Reach out to Dori Eppstein (hello@hellodori.com or 970-980-3661) for more details. Register in advance for this meeting: Click here
(Upcoming Meeting: December 9th!)
December 8th, 2020 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM (PST): ESi Webinar - Attitude | Register
December 15th, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST): ESi Webinar - Focus - How Just One Idea Can Revolutionize Your Business | Register
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Mobilize CA Summit 2020 - Postponed! |
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The health and safety of our educator colleagues and industry partners is our highest priority.
After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we are postponing the Mobilize California Summit – new date to be determined.
Please stay tuned!
The in-person dialogue, hands-on training, and collaboration around the future of clean transportation are important components of Mobilize California. We will continue to release announcements around keynote speakers and sessions, and look forward to an even greater level of participation when the event does occur.
We look forward to seeing you at a later date. Until then, stay safe and healthy!
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Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Meetings |
All in-person meetings have temporarily been postponed. Some chapters are holding virtual meetings. Please see your chapter leader for details as information may change daily. |
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Featured Remarkable Results Podcast:
Teaching Students at Kustom Built Cars
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Jack Weaver is a custom car builder of 25+ years and the owner of Acme Chop Shop. He started teaching the art of custom auto restoration at Kustom Built Cars (KBC).
Jack's talking points include how he needed more help and started teaching kids so he could hire, started to teach on a larger scale, started with weekend workshops then evolved into the 5-month program, students leave the program excited about the industry, and can be very trainable for potential employer, and much more!
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Do you know a student wishing to develop a career in the automotive industry? Tell them about the ASCEF scholarship application! We are currently accepting applications for 2021.
Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and be a California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.
Each year, the ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.
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Thank you Twin Peaks Auto Service for donating a Nissan Frontier!
Your donation raised $4050 for the
ASC Educational Foundation!
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Support the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon! |
Donate to the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon! It's easy to get set up - Visit this page to get started:
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Download the ASCCA Logo for your Promotional Materials |
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Would you like to proudly feature the ASCCA logo in your promotional materials? It's easy for members to download High-resolution images (EPS & TIF files) in the ASCCA Member Resources page.
To view and download the high-resolution images, click here.
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The ADA Checklist: 2019 - 2020 Compliance Guidelines to Make Your Website Accessible |
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ADA website compliance and web accessibility are two terms that are used interchangeably but they are distinct from one another.
ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Courts are construing Title III of the ADA to mean that websites must be accessible. Thus, with ADA website compliance, we're referring to the law.
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Refer a Member Receive $125 |
You're eligible for a $125 referral fee when you refer a new Regular or Associate member to ASCCA!
Referral Awards are paid out when the member's annual dues are paid for their first year.
Contact Benjamin Ichimaru in the ASCCA office if you have any questions at
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Thank you to our Corporate Partners! |
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