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ASA-Washington Buys New Building
The ASA-Washington affiliate moved into its own building on May 1, 1996. The affiliate has been working very hard the last few years to make the move and purchase possible, and the new office is only minutes from the previous location. According to Pete Hunt, AAM, ASA-Washington executive director, the affiliate is very pleased and excited with the purchase. The new address for ASA-Washington is 7403 Lakewood Drive West #3, Tacoma, Wash. 98467.ASA-Colorado Enhances Government Relations
ASA-Colorado has contracted with McEvoy & Kyle, Inc. to represent the association to state legislators. The affiliate’s principal contact is Jeanne McEvoy, a 15-year veteran of Colorado government relations. Recently, ASA-Colorado’s legislative committee and McEvoy studied more than 65 bills and have acted on some of the bills. The next step for the committee is to evaluate candidates for endorsements for the upcoming elections.ASA-Ohio Co-sponsors Day At The Capitol
For the fourth year, ASA-Ohio participated in the Small Business Day at the Capitol event held May 7, in Columbus. ASA-Ohio was one of 23 sponsoring associations at the event, and according to Marlene Compton, AAM, ASA-Ohio executive director, the affiliate had a good turnout for this year’s program. Attendees participated in information sessions, legislator visits, a tour of the newly renovated Statehouse and a closing reception. ASA-Ohio plans to continue participation in what has been recognized as the premier legislative event for Ohio’s small business community.ASA-Kansas City Awards Scholarships
ASA-Greater Kansas City has awarded two $500 scholarships to area vo-tech students. The first scholarship was awarded to Dianna Ford of Kansas City. Ford is currently enrolled in Longview Community College’s Automotive Technology Program and has completed 44 hours toward her associate’s degree in automotive technology. The second scholarship went to Derek Schultz of Paola, Kan. Schultz is also enrolled in Longview Community College and has completed 48 hours toward his associate’s degree in automotive technology.ASA-Greater Kansas City provides these scholarships to improve the professionalism of the industry through education. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA in automotive courses and an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Applicants must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for full-time students and a minimum of six hours for part-time students. Scholarship applicants are also required to submit written vocational goals and include the steps they’ve taken to achieve these goals. The scholarships were presented at the chapter’s April meeting.
ASA-Michigan Begins Training Program
ASA-Michigan has started an On-the-Job-Training program to help combat the low number of entry-level technicians in the automotive service industry. The group developed a committee a little over a year ago to implement the program. The committee has been meeting every month since its inception, interviewing prospective employees and recruiting more ASA members to become involved. ASA members who are participating agree to the following requirements: pay trainees $300 per week plus the same benefits provided to other employees; follow the curriculum as outlined by the committee; pay for any outside training costs; the program will run two years for each employee hired; and hire the employee as a collision technician trainee. In early February, six employers interviewed more than 20 candidates with three of the candidates being hired.The program is ongoing for the committee and affiliate members. For more information, contact ASA-Michigan, (313) 427-0750.
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