ASA's Mechanical Division subcommittees may be formed to accomplish a specific objective that originates from a new or current problem or project. Some subcommittees are disbanded after their project has been resolved. Other subcommittees may span a considerable period of time due to the nature and complexity of the subject. Mechanical Division Operations Committee members are appointed to serve on subcommittees by the division director and subcommittee chairperson.

Education & Training - Mike Brewster, chair:

• Will continue to provide input and suggestions to Bill Haas, vice president Education and Training, as needed on specific tasks.

• Will be actively involved with the ASA Marketing and Communications Department in determining the role of social networks in an association environment.

• Will continue working on two ongoing activities which addresses low attendance at training events and attracting people into an automotive career.

Marketing - Rick Baker, chair:

• Will continue to provide input and suggestions for the consumer area of the ASA Website.

• Will work jointly with the education and training subcommittee on social network discussion.

• Will explore more ways to reach the consumer with information about ASA.

Parts Quality - Betty Jo Young, chair:

• Results from a recent parts quality survey will be provided to ASA members in future issues of the Division Dispatch newsletter.

• Discussion of future activities is in progress.

Shop Licensing - Bob Wills, chair

• Revision to the current shop licensing guidelines is underway.

• A potential new project is currently being discussed.