Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-15 April 1, 2009

ASA Locks In Discounted Registration Rate for 2009 Annual Convention

Register Online at www.ASAshop.org/Annual09

BEDFORD, TEXAS, April 1, 2009 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has locked in the discounted early registration rates for its 2009 Annual Convention, to be held April 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. After considering the economic challenges many shop owners are facing today, ASA has decided to offer the reduced pricing for the remainder of the registration process.

"Similar to our decision to freeze the national dues amounts for members in 2009, we want to give ASA members every opportunity to participate in this year's convention by locking in the reduced 'early-bird' registration fees," said Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive. "The lower rates may allow more members to attend the convention to receive continued training and the benefits of meeting with peers, as well as provide them with the flexibility to make last-minute travel arrangements to attend, if needed."

Online registration is available through April 20. Discounted rates will also apply to on-site registration.

The annual convention will include the ASA board of directors meeting; a State of the Association address by Pyle; an affiliate assembly meeting; a keynote address by Meagan Johnson addressing multigenerational issues; informative Industry Impact sessions focusing on the automotive service and collision repair segments of the industry; three Automotive Management Institute (AMI)-approved seminars; Friday night's Benefit Provider Networking Reception; and ASA's annual Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, which will again host the AMI graduation ceremony; and an AMI dessert reception.

For additional details about the convention, or to register, visit www.ASAshop.org/Annual09.

The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.

ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.ASAshop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.

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