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ASA-Florida announces dates of Annual Meeting
ASA-Florida will hold its first annual meeting of the new millennium May 5-7 at the Diamond Head Resort in Fort Myers Beach.The meeting program will include exhibits of the latest technology being offered to the automotive repair industry.
In addition to the exhibits, attendees have the opportunity to participate in two Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars. The seminars will be taught by longtime institute faculty member, Richard Flint. Attendees will earn six credits for each course attended. Credits are applied toward the institute's Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Workshops on the requirements of the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act and the new standards and requirements on the use of antifreeze and recycled coolants will be discussed at length by government officials.
GreatMechanics.com CEO Jim Christopherson will also show meeting participants how the Internet can benefit them as business owners.
For registration information on the ASA-Florida Annual Meeting, contact Chuck Cook, ASA-Florida executive director, at (850) 514-1870.
ASA-Oregon members receive affiliate's highest honor
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| Pictured (l-r) are Chris Kuhnhausen and John Kimpton, owners of A Street Automotive and Collision |
The Art Morse Shop of the Year recipients are recognized by their peers for their devotion to improving the automotive service industry, their commitment to customer relations, their involvement in industry, their continued technical and management training, as well as their support of the community.
"John and Cris, both graduates of the Management Success Automotive and Collision Shop program, are advocates for improving the image of the industry and believe that ASA's Code of Ethics should be the standard for every shop to meet and exceed," said Denis Renaud, ASA-Oregon president elect. Kimpton is currently serving as ASA-Oregon treasurer and Kuhnhausen is the ASA-Eugene chapter president.
ASA-Ohio holds annual Tech Day
ASA-Ohio annually conducts a one-day workshop designed for mechanical and collision service professionals. This year's event was held March 11 at the Delaware J.V.S. Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio. The program offered two Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars and nine technical courses. Courses included such topics as waveform analysis, driveability, scan tools, anti-lock brakes, spray booth operations, and recruiting and hiring techniques.More than 100 attendees participated in the workshop. This is the 15th year ASA-Ohio has held this event.
Health Care Coverage Available
ASA and Universal Underwriters Group announced that National Health Care Coverage is now available for ASA national members. Universal Underwriters has established a network of health care providers to serve members' health care needs. For more information on this newest ASA member benefit, call Marsha Thompson at (800) 840-8842, ext. 1616.Reminder of the MonthASA will distribute the 2000 ASA Membership Directory this month. All ASA members will be printed in the directory regardless of their level of membership, and receive a copy of the directory. ASA uses the physical address, if it is on file, for the listing. If you have changes to your member listing, please call the ASA Membership Department toll free at (800) 272-7467, ext. 246. |
AutoInc. Magazine ® Vol.XLVIII, May 2000 E-mail: asainfo@asashop.org, Web Site: http://www.asashop.org Copyright © 2000 Automotive Service Association (ASA). All rights reserved.