"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" |
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Industry Event Participation |
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ASCCA was excited to participate in two industry events in the month of March, the ATI Super Conference on March 18 in Carlsbad, CA and the World PAC STX event on March 24-25 in Orlando, FL. Both events were highly informative educational opportunities for the industry. ASCCA was able to promote to attendees our new Introductory Membership and wealth of benefits membership has to offer.
Each of these events provides ASCCA an opportunity grow our membership base to fulfill our purpose to Elevate and Unite Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice.
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Check out the video from the ATI Super Conference event! |
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Featuring Corporate Partner
Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me®
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Ryan Burton is a 32-year marketing veteran and is the Founder and CEO of Leads Near Me®. He got his start in radio and print marketing, moved on to digital marketing in the mid-2000s, and then six years ago founded Leads Near Me®. Leads Near Me® has seen excellent growth, especially in the auto repair industry. So much so, that they service 100s of auto repair shops in 43 states in the US, and Canada as well!
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Rather than focus on the hard sell, Ryan runs Leads Near Me® with a more customer service-oriented attitude. Leads Near Me® offers 24/7/365 customer support and maintains new business through referrals. Ryan also sees his company as a small business, so he empathizes with auto repair shops, many of which are also small businesses. He is delighted to align his brand with an organization like the ASCCA that looks out for small business owners!
Ryan is looking forward to coming out to California with his daughter, Sienna, at the end of April to host the Picnic of the Century at the Lafayette Reservoir!
(CLICK HERE to get more details on attending this event!)
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Attached is the latest legislative update. There are so many catalytic converter theft bills (12 bills so far) that at some point the legislature will most likely consolidate bills to only a couple of measures.
Bills are starting to be scheduled for first committee hearing. We will continue to monitor and report.
- Jack Molodanof
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Manage Your ASCCA Membership Online |
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Attention Members: ASCCA now has a membership portal! If you haven’t already, click here to create an account. Once a login is created, members will be able to access their profile, update contact information, as well as pay their dues without having to contact the office. You’ll even be able to register for ASCCA events!
Watch the video below to see ASCCA President, Carolyn Coquillette,
and Chapter 5 President, Tim Chakarian, discuss the
new Membership Portal and how to use it!
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The ASCCA Board of Directors approved the addition of a new text messaging service as an additional communications to keep members updated on breaking news that will include Legislative updates, event details, and more. The association is working to setup the new communications system and should be sending its first text in the next couple of weeks. Don’t miss out, make sure we have your cell phone by updating your profile in the membership portal today! Click here to login and update or create your profile.
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ASCCA Announces FREE Introductory Membership! |
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Are there shops in your Chapter areas that you know would be great assets to ASCCA? Do you know a fellow shop owner interested in ASCCA, but unsure about making the financial commitment?
Now they can try ASCCA for 6 months free of charge and experience what being an ASCCA member has to offer!
By joining ASCCA as an Introductory Member, these shop owners will have access to TeamTalk, and the wealth of information shared through that forum. They will be urged to attend Chapter meetings and other events, whether in-person or virtual. Introductory Members will also receive all the various communications such as the monthly e-blast you are reading now.
Introductory Members will be encouraged to explore the numerous benefits available to paid members such as free legal consultations, business management advice, HR services, insurance products, a 401k retirement plan, and industry education. At the end of the six-month period, we are confident that these new members will see the value of ASCCA membership. They will want to be part of the association that strives To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals and Give Them Voice!
Joining is easy! Have your friends visit:
and complete the simple form. There is no excuse NOT to check out ASCCA!
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ASCCA Retirement Program: CalSavers Mandate | Multiple Dates (4/18, 5/3, 5/24)
FREE WEBINAR
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ASCCA members are invited to attend any one of the following free Zoom webinars to learn more about the CalSavers mandate effective June 30, 2022. As of that date, employers with 5+ employees must have a retirement plan in place. To help members meet this requirement, a new ASCCA sponsored 401k program has been developed.
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Join us at our next Chapter Event: April 19 @ 6:30 PM Pacific
Proshop Automotive 1441 N La Cadena Dr, Colton, CA 92324
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WITH SPECIAL GUEST Dave Kusa
Chair, ASCCA Government Affairs Committee
Don't miss this important discussion with Dave Kusa about the bills and legislation that will have an effect on your business.
Not knowing will not keep you safe... Join us to ensure you are fully informed!
- Gain insight and information related to legislation affecting California auto service shops.
- Receive updates on legislative and regulatory issues that affect your business
- Discover how easy it is to participate in Legislative Advocacy Week, from your shop!
- Advocate for the automotive service industry and California small businesses!
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Join ASCCA and make your voice heard!
Join us for an opportunity to gain insight and information related to legislation affecting California auto service shops. This free, week-long event will provide attendees with the opportunity to:
- Receive updates on legislative and regulatory issues that affect your business
- Join in one or more virtual meetings with state legislators
- Advocate for the auto service industry and California small businesses
The ASCCA team will make appointments with your local legislators that will be conducted via zoom.
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Legislative Advocate Jack Molodanof and Government Affairs Committee Chair, David Kusa have drafted the attached summary of bills (as of April 4, 2022) that will be the focus of our Legislative Advocacy Week appointments with legislators. Since the bill process is fluid, there may be some changes to the final bill list leading up to the week. As you can see there are a lot of bills this year that could impact your business and we wish to support career technical education.
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June Team Weekend | June 25-26, 2022 | Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
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JUNE TEAM WEEKEND
June 25-26, 2022
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
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Lafayette Reservoir
Embassy Suites, Ontario Airport
Embassy Suites, Sacramento
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Click a Course Title Below to Register. Limited registration available.
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Send in Your Nominations for the ASCEF Board of Trustees! |
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The ASCEF Board of Trustees is looking to fill three vacancies on the Board. As a trustee, you have the chance to support and shape the work and strategic direction of the ASC Educational Foundation. Every year, you get the opportunity to award scholarships to students pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry and help further them along in their educational goals. For more information on becoming a trustee, click here.
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations - THANK YOU! |
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Thank you to Frank’s Auto Service for donating a Dodge Intrepid.
Your donation raised $325 for the ASC Educational Foundation and will continue to help us award scholarships to students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
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It’s so easy to build careers one car at a time. ASC Educational Foundation rewards scholarships each year to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. So help us make a difference in a student’s life! Learn more about vehicle donation through the ASC Educational Foundation here:
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Support the ASC Educational Foundation
when you shop on Amazon!
Visit this page to get started:
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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 bichimaru@amgroup.us or (800) 810-4272!
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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