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Affiliates Announce New Member Benefits
ASA-Pennsylvania now offers affiliate members a low-cost first aid supply program. According to Jerry Schantz, ASA-Pennsylvania executive director, the benefit, offered by Arena First Aid, has shown a 20 percent to 30 percent savings on first aid products in comparisons with other suppliers.
From first aid products to shop supplies, ASA affiliates continually work for their members. ASA-Florida now provides its affiliate members with a sizable discount on uniforms, shop towels and related items used in automotive service facilities. The affiliate selected National Uniform Service, a national company that operates more than 150 service centers, as the benefit provider.
"We are very pleased to announce this new relationship with National Uniform Service," said Debi Conde, ASA-Florida president. "We believe that most members will save more on this one member benefit than the cost of dues. I've done a lot of shopping around for uniforms for my own shop and nobody can come close to the price that ASA-Florida has negotiated for its members."
ASA-Texas Holds Convention, Trade Show
The 1997 ASA-Texas convention and trade show theme, "Proud of Our Past - Prepared for the Future," summed up the feelings of those in attendance. The two-day event, held June 6-8 in Houston, Texas, provided management and technical education, with topics on the Internet, hiring tips, driveability diagnosis, ignition systems and ABS brakes.
The convention also offered the annual golf tournament, a welcome party and auction, and much more. The trade show had more than 100 exhibitors displaying new products, equipment and services.
David Ford, ASA-Texas executive director, was pleased with the convention and trade show. He said the seminars were very well-received by attendees.
Members Receive Affiliate Awards
ASA-New Jersey awarded its annual body and mechanical shops of the year awards during the NORTHEAST '97 trade show held in March.
Bergen Brookside Auto Body, Hackensack, N.J., was awarded the Body Shop of the Year award and has been an ASA member since 1995.
An ASA member since 1993, Joe & Steve Automotive Service Center Inc., Garfield, N.J., won the Mechanical Shop of the Year award.
The awards were presented at the "NORTHEAST Comic Collision," an annual comedy showcase sponsored by ASA-New Jersey.
John Salemme, owner of Bergen Brookside Autobody, said, "I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of my shop. I'm proud to be a part of an association like ASA-New Jersey."
Joe Guarino, Joe & Steve Automotive Service Center Inc., was also present at the ceremonies and added, "To be recognized by a group like ASA-New Jersey for this award makes it even more special. We will display it proudly."
Reminder Of The Month
To increase membership within the Automotive Service Association (ASA), members and volunteers help spread the word about the value of belonging to ASA. The national office also has three full-time field recruiters and one full-time inside recruiter, who call on prospective members.
The membership recruiting staff is available for affiliates and chapters to use to assist in increasing membership in their areas. There are several ways the staff can be used to increase membership. If you, your affiliate or chapter are interested in using one of the membership department's recruiters, call Cate Brennan Lisak, ASA vice president of membership, (800) 272-7467, ext. 247.
National News
The 1997 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), to be held Sept. 24-27, in Dearborn, Mich., will provide the "Power Tools" of management education. CARS, sponsored by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division, will offer five Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars, a technical course, a welcome reception and much more.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see the Henry Ford Museum, tour two of Ford Motor Company's assembly plants, as well as participate in a costume party at the Saturday night banquet.
For more information on CARS, contact the ASA meetings department, (800) 272-7467.
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AutoInc. Magazine ®, Vol. XLV No. 8, August 1997