"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" |
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Have you ever wanted to attend an ASCCA Team Weekend?
Ask almost any ASCCA leader what first ignited their passion for ASCCA, and chances are they’ll tell you it was the first time they attended Team Weekend. ASCCA Team Weekends allow ASCCA members to exchange ideas with fellow shop owners, network with industry vendors, and build camaraderie with other men and women passionate about automotive repair.
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JANUARY 2023 TEAM WEEKEND
January 28-29, 2023
Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall | Sacramento, CA 95814
(Also available via ZOOM!)
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BOOK YOUR ROOM & REGISTER Before the New Year! |
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Special Discounted Rate Ends Friday, January 6, 2023! |
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100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
All attendees must make their own room reservations. Our special room rate is $229/night for single or double occupancy.
Mention “ASC” when calling the Hotel’s Reservations Department at 1-916-326-5000 or click here to get the discounted rate.
The cut-off date for making reservations with the hotel at the discounted rate is Friday, January 6, 2023. Any reservations made after this date are subject to full published hotel rates. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available after our cut-off date. Please book your room ASAP to avoid not getting a room.
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Featuring Corporate Partner: |
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ASCCA had a chance to speak with Tere Hardin, one of the sales managers for Shop-Ware. Tere has been in the automotive world since 1990 and has helped hundreds of shops move toward more modern operations using computers & software. He first learned of the ASCCA when he was working with ROWriter and led efforts to sponsor and support ASCCA shops ever since.
Tere's desire to help other shop owners elevate their business appears to be in line with that of his current CEO. As most of you likely already know, Shop-Ware's CEO is also the ASCCA's current president, Carolyn Coquillette. Tere praised her leadership, "As a shop owner in the Bay Area, she has led the best in the industry to improve year over year."
When asked What’s next or new for Shop-Ware? Tere responded, "Many Things! Shop-Ware has ramped up production when others are cutting back. Our 2023 schedule is filled with innovative solutions to make the workflow more mobile, efficient & automated." Shop-Ware is described on their website as, "A best-in-class team delivering best-in-class product...We are accustomed to meeting complicated needs and offering new solutions. Our purpose is to make repair shops stronger." Tere may have summed it up best when he stated, "Our mission is to help shops Fix Cars Faster"
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NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2023 |
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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, in no particular order, that take effect January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
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Minimum Wage Increase. Reminder that effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for all employers regardless of size, based on a cost-of-living provision in the state minimum wage law. (SB 3 of 2017). Please note that local minimum wage ordinances may be higher.
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Catalytic Converter Record Keeping Requirements. This new law requires Core Recyclers that buy catalytic converters from auto repair dealers to maintain a written...
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ASCCA Welcomes NEW Members! |
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The following New Members have joined with Introductory Memberships: |
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Frank Cerrone
Cerrone's European
Redwood City, CA
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David Jones
Rancho Smog and Auto Repair
Temecula, CA
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Jack George
H-Way Mobile Mechanic
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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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January 12, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:30pm (PT)
January 17, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
December 13, 2022, 11:00am - 12:00pm
January 28-29, 2022
Sacramento, CA
September 8-10, 2023
Southern California
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January 28-29, 2023
Embassy Suites, Sacramento CA
May 20-21, 2023
Campbell Community Center, Campbell, CA
November 18-19, 2023
Embassy Suites, Sacramento CA
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations - THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who donated during the ASCEF Day of Giving! We raised $1,525 – well past our goal!
A big thank you to our donors:
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Angi Roberts
BJ Lee
Glenn Larsen (Foothill Auto Service)
John Eppstein (John’s Automotive Care)
Laura Dyberg
Rory Balmer (Twin Peaks Automotive)
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RPM Automotive Group, LLC
Seiko Nagata (Seiko Auto Service)
Tom Tillett
Trace Whitehall
Tracy Franks
Trent Courtney
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Know a Student Studying to be in the Automotive Service Field?
Tell them about the ASCEF Scholarships!
Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2023 scholarships! 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.
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.
Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023.
The ASCEF is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting and advancing the entire automotive industry through technical education and training, scholarships, and other industry inspired programs.
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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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