2003 ASA Annual Convention

Jeff Lovell, ASA-Washington executive vice president, shines the shotlight on the winning entry in the sand castle building contest held during the Annual Convention Welcome Party.

The Automotive Service Association held its annual convention March 19-22 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Sandestin, Fla. Among the convention events were meetings of the affiliate assembly and ASA board, addresses by Dan Frohlich, AAM, outgoing ASA chairman, and Bob Redding, Washington, D.C., representative, and the keynote presentation by John Powers.

The Automotive Management Institute presented a seminar and held its yearly graduation ceremony. ASA's collision and mechanical divisions also held meetings to address industry issues and set action priorities for the association.

Thursday evening's raucous Welcome Party was highlighted by a spirited sand castle building contest. Members of the winning construction crew shared a $250 cash prize.

During Friday's opening General Session, Frohlich told members the association has witnessed a number of changes in the past year. Ron Pyle was named president after Walter Trapp's retirement, the "beginning steps" were taken for implementing the long-range strategic plan, and ASA secured a service information availability agreement with automobile manufacturers, Frohlich said.

"I have had the opportunity to travel to a number of industry events during my term (as chairman) and have many times referred to our association as the new ASA. I sincerely believe this is true. We stand on the threshold to a great tomorrow," Frohlich said.

In his legislative update, Redding said support is growing in Congress for the current association health plans legislation. ASA is actively teaming with other small business associations to push for its passage, he reported.

Frohlich transferred the ASA leadership gavel to Kevin Caldwell, AAM, incoming ASA chairman, during ceremonies held as part of the convention's closing Chairman's Banquet.

Below provides highlights of the 2003 ASA Annual Convention. All links will open in a new browser window. To return to this page, close the new window.

• Interactive Photo Gallery
• Keynote Speaker Motivates with Humor
• ASA President Highlights 'Landmark Year'
• ASA Members Recognized for Service, Skills

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