"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" |
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Featuring Corporate Partner
Digital Financial Group and Shannon Devery
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Shannon Devery of Digital Financial Group started out as a house painter with her family and then in restaurant management before she eventually worked with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for years, and ultimately running their sales division. Eventually, corporate made lay-offs and she found herself looking for employment. She wound up at a credit card processing company for a year and a half before she found her home at Digital Financial Group.
She was drawn to them because, as she said, “I never have to worry about the rates going up on my customers behind their back, or the rates being inflated on the statement secretly, or anything wonky.” In 2010, Digital Financial Group established a relationship with the ASCCA. The philosophy of ASCCA and DFG‘s philosophies were in alignment...and I couldn’t be happier.“
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Shannon has always made the shops her number one priority and really enjoys her job and the shop owners. Her daughter is even considering joining the business with her when she finishes college. “We are proud to have DFG as a very involved partner with the ASCCA since 2010!” |
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Note: As mentioned above, Shannon Devery with Digital Financial Group has been an ASCCA partner for over 10 years and many of us consider her a close friend. Shannon has had a challenging year, to say the least. Her house was damaged when a monsoon hit during a re-roofing project. Her Mom passed away. More recently she has received a cancer diagnosis and will be undergoing a serious surgery on 9/28/2022.
Shannon needs our support! Her medical bills are already mounting, and her battle is just beginning. Please donate to help ease this burden on her and to allow her to focus on her recovery.
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Some good news with regard to the catalytic converter theft bills heard in the both the Senate and Assembly Appropriation Committees (Suspense file).
The two most controversial catalytic converter bills (AB 2407 & AB 2682) were held in committee and are not moving this year. The three (3) remaining catalytic converter theft bills, AB 1740, SB 986 and SB 1087 passed and will be heard on the floor in the next couple of weeks. The Link below has the summary of the bills.
-Jack Molodanof
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What Is an OSHA “Scam?”
Information provided by David Fischer, California Employer's Services
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"Hey guys, I thought I had seen everything, but I guess not. One of my clients called today telling me that OSHA had just called and wanted to help them get into compliance. They had him go to this website and were trying to get him to give them information. He called me, and I told him Cal-OSHA does not work that way. I had him look at the bottom of the website and he would be able to see that it was not Cal-OSHA." |
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There is a cottage industry of individuals, companies, and organizations who make money keeping abreast of all things OSHA. Long before the final version of a new regulatory standard is enacted, these folks develop training materials and compliance packages designed to meet the requirements of the new standard. Once their materials are complete, their marketing department begins targeting prospective customers for their products. Pricing for these materials can vary greatly. If your business is even remotely in the area covered by the new rule, you’ve probably seen these sales pitches in your inbox.
Purchasing one of these offerings without a good understanding of how the new rules will affect your business is usually ill-advised. Sadly, I have had first-hand experience with business owners who spent hundreds or thousands of dollars for a “compliance kit” to meet the requirements of a new OSHA regulation that really doesn’t apply to them! Unfortunately, some compliance companies prey on small businesses.
For example, months before OSHA enacted the new regulatory standard on employee exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace; my inbox was peppered with offers for training materials and compliance assistance. Some of these emails were almost threatening, insisting that my company could be subject to huge fines and penalties if I didn’t take advantage of their “free thirty-day trial.” As if the emails weren’t bad enough, I also got several sales calls from companies angling for a sale.
Here is the website to the scam company that called my client: osharesourcegroup.com. Notice that the name is OSHA, not Cal-OSHA. Here in California we only answer to Cal-OSHA.
I just want you to be aware and not taken advantage of. I care for you all more than you will ever know. I work with Cal-OSHA all the time and I could do what these people do, but I won't it makes me sick to think of anyone being lied to and taken advantage of like this!
David Fischer, California Employer's Services
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Cracking The Code:
Auto Repair Consumer Research To Give Your Business the Edge
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MailShark is offering Auto Consumer Research - Free to those who request it! Their research includes information on Google ratings, how frequent customers want to hear from you, building trust, coupon usage and much more! Download your free copy today!
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Registration Open for ASE Summer Certification
Article from aftermarketnews.com
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer registration period is now open. More than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry are available for ASE certification.
Those automotive service professionals registering by September 30, 2022 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering on the first day of the registration period or the last. ASE testing is available throughout the year and is conducted days, nights and weekends at nearly 450 secured, proctored test centers.
To register, visit ASE.com, click on register and sign-in. Once logged in, users can next click on “orders” and then “store” where they can find the tests they want to take, add those tests to the cart, check out and registration is complete.
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ASCCA Welcomes NEW Members! |
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Eric Murguia
Renson Automotive
Campbell, CA
Chapter 42 Member
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Garry Harris
Chico, CA
Educator Member
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Zack Romero
Broadly
San Francisco, CA
Corporate Partner
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The following New Members have joined with Introductory Memberships: |
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Horacio Parra
Superior Auto Parts Warehouse
Concord, CA
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Angel Wei
Import Motorworx
Culver City, CA
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Joe Alt
Checkit Terminal Test Probes
Glendale, AZ
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Dave Norgard
A+ Automotive
Santa Rosa, CA
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Matt Thomas
Extreme Motorsports
Brentwood, CA
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Anthony Gueco
Alvins Auto Center
San Jose, CA
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Interested in Contributing a Little Time and Expertise to Your Industry? |
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As part of its ongoing efforts “To Elevate and Unite Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice”, ASCCA is seeking individuals who are leaders in the industry and are interested in making a contribution of their time and expertise.
ASCCA is able to advocate for and promote the automotive aftermarket industry due to the team of volunteers that serve on the various committees. Perhaps you would have an interest in serving on one?
Bylaws/P&P Committee | Chair: Steve Vanlandingham
Purpose: Review Bylaws and Policy & Procedures to insure consistency.
Revenue & Benefits Committee | Chair: Jim Silverman
Purpose: To identify Corporate Partners and other entities that support the association’s activities as well as identify member benefit programs that enhances the ASCCA Advantage.
Government Affairs | Chair: Dave Kusa
Purpose: Increase credibility and influence in government and regulatory affairs.
Membership Committee | Chair: Angi Roberts
Purpose: To continually evaluate the membership value proposition to support membership growth and retention. Develop and support efforts to foster growth and retention.
Connected Cars Committee | Chair: Darin Dinis and Isaac Rodell
Purpose: To help keep ASCCA members at the forefront of emerging technology and provide them with accurate information, education, and training opportunities to provide exceptional service to your clients.
Education Training & Information Committee | Chair: Luke Murray
Purpose: Elevate Professionalism through increased Continuing Education.
Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com
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October 11, 2022 @ 11:00am-12:00pm ($49.95)
October 11, 2022, 3:00pm-4:30pm
October 18, 2022, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
October 20, 2022, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
October 26, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
October 26, 2022, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Attend an ASCCA Chapter Event
Near You!
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October 12, 2022 @ 6:30pm-9:00pm ($0 - $30)
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Embassy Suites, Sacramento
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Thank you to all the ASCCA members who donated to the
ESI-Maylon Newton Scholarship Fund during the
ASCCA Educational Conference.
We raised $2,656 for the Scholarship!!
This will go towards providing scholarships to students developing
a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. We appreciate all
the support as these students are the future of our industry!
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations - THANK YOU!
Thank you to D&H Enterprises Auto Repair and John Griffin for donating a 2007 Cadillac. Your donation raised $300 for the ASC Educational Foundation and will continue to help us award scholarships to students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
We appreciate all the support!
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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 donations through the ASC Educational Foundation.
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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 the ASCCA office if you have any questions at info@ascca.com or (800) 810-4272!
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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