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ASA-Kansas City Starts Information Line
The ASA-Greater Kansas City chapter introduced an automated line in December, allowing members to access information about monthly and business meetings, training events and a list of local associate members. The chapter set up the information line to better serve its members. Along with hearing the prerecorded messages, members may also request printed material through a fax-on-demand option. Sheri Hamilton, the chapter's business assistant, maintains the information line through an advanced computer software system.ASA-South Carolina Honors Member
Clyde Morgan, owner of Clyde Morgan Auto & Truck Repair in Greenville, S.C., was awarded the Athell Yon Memorial Award during the December ASA-Upstate chapter meeting. The Athell Yon Memorial Award is awarded to an individual who has dedicated themself to the betterment of the industry and the association. Morgan has been an ASA member since the early 1950s.This is the second year the award has been presented. Shirley Gordon, ASA-South Carolina executive director, was the 1994 recipient.
ASA-Ohio Presents College Scholarship
The Automotive Service Association of Ohio (ASA-Ohio), Inc., awarded a $500 scholarship to Bradley Herrman of Huber Heights, Ohio. The presentation took place at the October meeting of the Greater Dayton chapter. Herrman is a recent graduate of Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio. He is enrolled in the Automotive Mechanical Technology program at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. Herrman was presented the scholarship check by the ASA-Ohio Education and Training Committee chairman, Charles Grachanin, owner of Nick's Service Center in Avon Lake, Ohio.According to Marlene Compton, ASA-Ohio executive director, the scholarship program is in its third year. The program is designed to award students in the mechanical and collision technology fields who continue their education in college. Ford Motor Company Parts and Service Division is a 1995 Donor Sponsor for this association program.
ASA-Pennsylvania Forms New Chapter
The newest chapter to ASA-Pennsylvania, Chapter 14 in Elk County, Pa., installed its board of directors at a November meeting. The chapter was formed with the help of Matt Herzing of Pennsylvania Body & Frame in St. Marys; Bob Poole from ASA national; and Ron Nolf, ASA-Pennsylvania western field representative. Newly elected officers are Matt Herzing, president; John DeCarli, vice president; Bob Huff, secretary; Dave Steis, treasurer; Mike Yusnikus, delegate; and Carl Reider, delegate. Congratulations to this newly formed chapter and its members.ASA-Pennsylvania Honors Employee
At the affiliate's state convention, ASA-Pennsylvania presented Donna Newhouse with an award for 20 years of service. Newhouse has been the bookkeeper for those 20 years and remembers when a shoe box was used to keep track of membership; the affiliate now uses a computer for all records and bookkeeping. Everyone in ASA-Pennsylvania certainly appreciates her service and dedication.Two Awards To Debut At ASA Convention
The ASA Ascettes will hold its annual meeting during the 1996 ASA Annual Convention, to be held April 21-24, in Washington, D.C. The group will be the greeting committee for this year's convention and will present two new awards. The Ascettes will honor the largest state delegation attending the convention and the member(s) who travel the farthest distance to attend the convention. To qualify, members must be registered for the 1996 ASA Annual Convention by March 29. For convention information, contact ASA's meeting department at (800) 272-7467.
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