CAWA Chair of the Board, Jack Gosnell of Next Level Parts, has appointed Bill Meyer of MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology to the Association's Manufacturers' Advisory Council (MAC). When Chair Gosnell announced Mr. Meyer's appointment he commented: "Bill has been involved and supported CAWA for several years and the Association is pleased he has stepped up to serve on CAWA's MAC". "We know and appreciate the contributions he will make to the future successes of the Association and the industry it serves".

Mr. Meyer joined MANN+HUMMEL as part of the company's acquisition of Affinia Group in May, 2016 and is currently serving as Business Development Manager for the Western United States. He joined the company in 2008 and has spent the past 10 years working closely with warehouse distributors, independent jobbers, and fleets to maximize WIX Filters' penetration into the light-duty and heavy-duty filter aftermarket. In this role, he covers the 15 Western States including Alaska and Hawaii. He assumed the sales responsibility of MANN-FILTER since the merger's completion in 2016. With a career dedicated to the automotive industry, he has a passion for his customers and expert knowledge of his filtration brands. Prior to joining MANN+HUMMEL, Mr. Meyer served as a sales representative for a variety of automotive employers, including Pete Kotze Sales, Wondrack Distributing Inc, Astley's Automotive Warehouse and the Performance Warehouse. In addition to his experience in the automotive aftermarket, he is also a graduate of the Northwood University's Leadership 2.0 program and is a member of AAPEX, SEMA and AWDA.

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On July 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a letter addressed to the Auto Care Association to remind the industry of new rules extending sales restrictions for ozone-depleting refrigerants to include approved non-ozone depleting substitutes, primarily R-134a and HFO-1234yf. Under the rules, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, refrigerant vendors must verify that the purchaser of a substitute refrigerant, supplied in a two-pound container or larger, is either a certified technician or a shop that employs at least one certified technician. For details click here. Source: Auto Care Association

Since 1959, the Aftermarket Foundation has assisted individuals and families of the automotive aftermarket who have fallen on hard times due to death, catastrophic illness or accident, creating financial hardship. It is the only charity dedicated solely to helping members of the automotive aftermarket and their families. For further information, contact Joel Ayres, the Foundation's Executive Director at 916.628.0271 or [email protected].

Yes, it is OK to pay outside salespeople a salary instead of a commission. Actually, an outside salesperson may be paid in any manner, including hourly. Outside salespeople do not need to meet the minimum salary requirement that covers the executive, administrative and professional exemptions. See more details here - http://calchamberalert.com/2018/07/27/options-for-paying-outside-salesperson-include-hourly-or-salary-basis/. Source: Our friends at the California Chamber of Commerce  

The renewal process for many CAWA members is coming upon us quickly. For competitive rates and quality customer service, call our insurance partners at Armstrong & Associates. See the enclosure ( here) for details on this year's renewal and call Glen Dailey at 800.575.6891 or [email protected]. Another member benefit.

For federal income tax purposes, CAWA dues may be deductible as a business expense but not as a charitable contribution. CAWA estimates that 42% of your dues for 2018 are not deductible as a business expense because they are attributable to lobbying as is in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6033. Contributions to the Political Action Fund are not deductible as a charitable contribution or as a business expense for federal income tax purposes. For more information, consult with your accountant or tax attorney.