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January 8, 2018 - In This Issue:
The ASCCA has a new group for member-to-member communication on Facebook.  Join and start a conversation with other members today!

Advisory: Draining of Used Oil Filters

Improperly drained used oil filters must be managed as hazardous waste under California's Hazardous Waste Control Law

During recent inspections, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) discovered a significant number of undrained or improperly drained used oil filters that were sent to metal recycling facilities by generators of those filters.

This advisory explains DTSC's regulations governing the management of used oil filters and highlights the draining techniques that DTSC has found to be most effective at removing residual oil from the filters.

Click here to read the complete advisory.
ASCCA's January Partner of the Month: 
Maylan Newton of ESi
 
The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Maylan Newton of the Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) as ASCCA's January Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA's Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice.
EPA 609 Certification

ASCCA Members, please see the message below regarding EPA 609 Certification from our Corporate Partner AutoZone:

Be aware of upcoming changes to R134a purchases.  The EPA has recently mandated that purchases of R134a items, with a volume greater than 2 lbs., will be regulated by section 609 of the EPA Clean Air Act, beginning January 1st, 2018.  This applies to any single item that has a volume over 2 lbs., but is primarily regarding 30 lb. cylinders of R134a. 

Click here to read more.
ASCCA  Member Exclusive Offer!

ASCCA Partners with Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) Again to Bring You 
Special Course Offerings in 2017!
S eminar courses are normally $149.95. ASCCA members pay only $95 per attendee -- a savings of almost $55 per class! Service writer courses are normally $1,795. ASCCA members pay only $995 per attendee!  

Click here to take advantage of this offer.
Featured Remarkable Results Radio Podcast - Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program - Auto Shop on Steroids

Where did the high school auto shop class go? Into the STEM program at Wheat Ridge High School.

An exciting and refreshing look at how just one high school STEM program is making a difference that could one day engage students to join the automotive industry.

The Wheat Ridge High School STEM program along with their University of Colorado Denver partner will be building two hydrogen fuel cell cars for the 2017-18 school year. One will once again be a Prototype vehicle along with an urban concept vehicle. They will both be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell..
autotext.me is Dead!

Dallas, TX - autotext.me is DEAD! "autotext.me has outgrown our name. We killed it because itno longer symbolizes who we are; we are now autoflow," explains Chris Cloutier, the company's founder and co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Rowlett, Texas. "And, now with the release of our new digital work order, shops can further automate their workflow and go paperless in their bays."

autoflow's new digital work order enables technicians to clock in and out of jobs and provides reporting that captures technician efficiency. Pictures, notes, and videos can be attached, and reports may be sent to customers via print, text, or email.
ASCCA February Team Weekend - February 24-25, 2018

Join the ASCCA in Sacramento for the February Team Weekend:
Embassy Suites Sacramento
River City Ballroom and John Sutter Room
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

ASCCA Launches New Membership Liaison Program

ASCCA is proud to officially announce the launch of its 2017 Membership Liaison Program. This door-to-door membership recruitment program was proposed by ASCCA's Membership Committee, and approved by the Board of Directors earlier this year.  

In addition to supporting the Membership Committee's 2017 100-Plus goal of recruiting 100 new members, the purpose of this new endeavor is to gain and retain new members by cultivating relationships by emphasizing ASCCA membership value, advocacy efforts, and to provide business resources. 

All potential Liaisons must meet certain minimum requirements, and fill out an online application and survey form. For compensation details, as well as information on who is eligible to become an ASCCA Liaison, please click here.
Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Events 

January 10: Chapter 42 Meeting
January 11: Chapters 6 and 25 Meetings
Thank you to our ASCCA Corporate Partners! 
   







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