Don't Miss iFlex At The Car Wash Show!
iFlex at The Car Wash Show is coming to the Las Vegas Convention Center April 26th-28th! Join over 8,000 car care professionals at the industry's biggest event of the year!

Kick-off iFlex with AOCA at our President's Reception at The House of Blues on Wednesday, April 25th at 7 p.m. For more information, click here

AOCA is also offering hours of education at the Show. CLICK HERE to view the AOCA education schedule. 

AOCA members receive special discounted pricing to the Show. Prior to registering, simply email  jenna@aoca.org or call (800) 230.0702 to secure a discount code. 
 
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Interested in sponsorship? Click here to view opportunities and contact Kristy Babb at Kristy@aoca.org for more information. 
 
Questions? Contact us at (800) 230-0702 or info@aoca.org
Oil Changer, Inc. Announces Passing of John Read
Oil Changer, Inc. founding member John V. Read passed away Saturday March 24th 2018. John was eating lunch and talking with facility staff with no discomfort when he expired.

John has been an Icon in the Quick Lube Industry during his 33 year tenure. He was President of LMC Construction Company and built 46 quick lube centers for Oil Changers, charter member of NAIL (forerunner of AOCA), President of EVAC Corporation, Founder and past President of COCA (California Oil Change Association) and recipient of numerous industry awards. His most prized award was being presented the AOCA Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Have You Voted? 
Voting is now open for AOCA's Board of Directors election! Electronic ballots have been sent to members. Your vote is needed - a minimum of 20 percent of AOCA members must vote in order to ratify the slate of directors. Please cast your vote by Friday, April 20, 2018. If you have not received your electronic ballot, please contact Will@aoca.org or call (800) 230-0702. 
Marsha A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
AOCA is collecting funds for The Marsha A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Endowment fund, which was created by longtime friend and member of AOCA, Dr. Scotti Lee. The fund will support deserving students at Delaware Tech. Click the link below for more information or to donate!
AOCA Announces 2018 Management Certification Courses 
AOCA is offering two Management Certification Courses this fall. You can get your managers AOCA certified September 11th and 12th in Chicago or October 23rd & 24th in Dallas. Registration will open for these courses this summer.  Click here for more information on our management course.

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Humboldt Broncos  Tragedy 
The AOCA team would like to offer our condolences to those impacted by the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos ice hockey team from Saskatchewan, Canada. Our thoughts are with the players, families and the local community during this difficult time. Those who would like to help can donate to the GoFundMe benefiting the players and families affected. 

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Webinar: Distracted Driving
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 (1:00 PM CT)
30 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required

Distracted Driving awareness month occurs each April with companies, large and small, using this as an opportunity to reinforce best practices and driving habits behind the wheel in their businesses. Tragically, our nation's roadways are seeing significant year-over-year increases in deaths and injuries on our roadways. This webinar will discuss resources Federated has available to assist clients in distracted driving training and awareness, reinforce the importance of strong policies and procedures as they pertain to both employer and employee responsibility, and introduce new in-cab technology options to monitor and reinforce good employee driving behaviors behind the wheel.