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ASA board members are inductees to the 1998 Hall of Eagles
Robert Anderson, AAM, Anderson's Automotive Center, Sheffield Village, Ohio, and Johnny Mock, AAM, Johnny Mock's Auto Body Shop, Inc., Turtle Creek, Pa., were inducted into the Hall of Eagles at a ceremony held Dec. 2, 1998, at the Wyndham Hotel in Dallas.
The Hall of Eagles, the collision industry's Hall of Fame, acknowledges and recognizes exceptional individuals whose contributions have helped pave the way for the industry to be where it is today. Members of the Hall of Eagles nominate, then vote on individuals who have displayed exemplary leadership and outstanding contribution toward the betterment of the collision industry.
Anderson (pictured, top right) is the owner of a collision repair business and has given thousands of hours in support of the collision industry on the local, state, regional and national levels. He is a past chairman of ASA, the Collision Division of ASA and NACE.
Mock (pictured, bottom right) is a leader who accepts challenges and looks for resolution. As owner of a collision repair business and constant supporter of the industry, he has contributed his knowledge while serving on many boards at all levels and committees. He is past chairman of the Collision Division of ASA and NACE. He is currently serving as the 1999 ASA Chairman of the Board.
Texas member wins Carribean cruise from ICI Autocolor
Mike Davis, owner of Collision One in San Antonio, Texas, was the winner of a seven-day cruise for two, valued at $3,000, from ICI Autocolor. ICI Autocolor awarded the southern Caribbean cruise from a drawing conducted during its reception held Dec. 4, 1998, at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) in Dallas. The reception attracted more than 1,200 guests.
Davis was quite pleased with winning the cruise and plans to take the cruise later this year. "The reception was a lot of fun, and of course I'm ecstatic about winning the cruise," said Davis. Runners-up to the cruise received $100 each. Collision One has been an ASA member since 1994.
ASA Georgia offers successful training and expo
ASA-Georgia held its second annual 2EXCEL Hi-Tech training and exposition Feb. 6 at the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in Atlanta. The one-day program offered two Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars taught by Richard Flint. By attending "The Process of Selling" seminar, participants earned six credits toward AMI's Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. The "Developing an Effective Sales Presentation" course also earned attendees six credits.
In addition to management seminars, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical training for collision and mechanical repair. A humorous and inspirational keynote address was provided by native Georgian Sonny Dixon of the WTOC local television station. Exhibits of the latest automotive repair technology were displayed during the trade show.
According to Beth Smith, ASA-Georgia executive director, the training session and exposition were a success. More than 125 attendees enjoyed the annual event. ASA-Georgia has scheduled 2EXCEL 2000 for March 4 in Atlanta.
ASA presents quill awards
ASA announced the recipients of the 1999 Golden Quill Awards during the ASA Annual Convention, held March 16-21, in Bermuda. The Golden Quill Awards recognize ASA regional publications and ASA member television commercials for excellence in layout, design and content.
Awards were presented in the categories of ASA magazine, ASA affiliate newsletter, ASA chapter newsletter and best television commercial. ASA-Ohio's Steering Column won in the magazine category. First place in the affiliate newsletter category was won by the Colorado Report, of ASA-Colorado. Second place in this category went to Auto Pro, of ASA-Oregon. Shop Talk, of ASA-Houston/Harris County, Texas, was presented the first-place award in the chapter newsletter category. Second place in this category went to Portland Scope, of ASA-Portland, Ore. The member television commercial award was won by Perry Walsh, Norm and Perry's Velvet Hammer in Portland, Ore.
National news
At a special meeting in January, the ASA board of directors authorized publishing the results of national board of director elections, for each position that is elected.
Elections were held Jan. 11 - Feb. 21 for two positions of general director. The electronic voting process is conducted by an independent firm, Voice Retrieval and Information Services, Inc. The voting results for general director are: Position One: Danny Meyer received 507 votes, Charles Elder received 76 votes and 16 people abstained from voting for this position. Position Two: Jim Keller received 417 votes, Bob Everett received 114 votes, Thomas Layman received 24 votes and 44 people abstained from voting for this position.
At the board of directors meeting, held during the ASA Annual Convention March 16-21 in Bermuda, Howard Lewis, AAM, was elected chairman-elect by acclamation. Jim Keller, AAM, was elected secretary/treasurer by acclamation. Dan Frohlich, AAM, was elected as the fifth member of the executive committee by acclamation.
At the Affiliate Assembly meeting two affiliate directors were elected. The voting results for these positions are: Dan Frohlich, AAM, was reelected to his second term as affiliate director by acclamation and he was also elected chairperson of the Affiliate Assembly. Reggie Denney, AAM, was elected vice chairperson of the assembly.
Dale Bright, AAM, Dale Bright's Auto Service, Chino, Calif., was elected as affiliate director by acclamation. Earl Dohner, AAM, E&E's Garage, Inc., Brookville, Ohio, was elected alternate to the assembly, also by acclamation.
ASA announced the members of its 1999 board of directors. The chairman is John Mock, AAM, Johnny Mock's Auto Body Shop, Inc., Turtle Creek, Pa. Chairman-elect is Howard Lewis, AAM, L & B Auto Repair, Snohomish, Wash. Secretary/treasurer is Jim Keller, AAM, CARA Collision & Glass, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Carl Miller, AAM, Japanese Connection, Inc., Salem, Ore., moved to the immediate past chairman position.
Danny H. Meyer, AAM, Kay Parks/Dan Meyer Auto Rebuild, Inc., Tacoma, Wash.; and Geralynn R. Kottschade, AAM, Jerry's Body Shop, Inc., Mankato, Minn., join the board as general directors. The third general director position is held by Chris Dameron, AAM, True2Form Collision Repair Centers of North Carolina, Inc., Raleigh, N.C. Dan Frohlich, AAM, A.R.S. Automotive, Pittsburgh, Pa., was re-elected affiliate director and was also elected the fifth member of the executive committee. Dale Bright, AAM, Dale Bright's Auto Service, Chino, Calif., was elected to his first term as affiliate director. Reggie Denney, AAM, Reggie Denney Auto Repair, Eden, N.C., will continue to serve as affiliate director. Kevin Caldwell, AAM, Autobody by Caldwell, Inc., Laguna Hills, Calif., is the collision division director and Bill Filley, AAM, B&G Automotive & Electric, Inc., Eugene, Ore., is the mechanical division director.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to require a review of legislation that would place unfunded mandates on the private sector and encourage debate in the Congress on specific mandates.
Vice President Al Gore has unveiled an agenda to combat urban sprawl. Armed with the results of recent elections where several anti-sprawl measures passed, this issue promises to become an important one during the next year.
Gore's "Livability Agenda" outlines several initiatives including funds to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transit. The goal is to encourage development in existing urban areas.
Legislation in Arizona to require vehicle manufacturers to provide the information necessary for independent repairers to access and reprogram on-board diagnostic (OBD) computers has passed the House Committee on Transportation. If enacted, this legislation could help ensure that the independent aftermarket can continue to repair vehicles and continue to compete with new car dealers for repairs.
"This legislation is still evolving through the legislative process. We believe that it could have a tremendous impact on the type of information that independents receive as well as the ease with which they receive it," said ASA Washington, D.C., Representative Bob Redding.
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Regulation Goes Too Far || Competing for Customers: Do Independents Have an Edge? || ASA Affects the Way Cars Are Made || Weekend Hours || Guest Editorial || Tech to Tech || Tech Tips || News Briefs || Taking the Hill || Around ASA || Net Worth || Stat Corner || Shop Profile || Chairman's Message
AutoInc. Magazine ® Vol.XIVII, April 1999
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