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Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
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ASRW Early Bird Registration Extended Until Oct. 1
Great Deals Still Available for Las Vegas
Early-bird pricing for online registration for ASA's two trade shows, the Congress of Automotive Service and Repair (CARS) and the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), has been extended until Thursday, Oct. 1, with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions.
NACE and CARS also offer attendees four days of management and technical education (including free ASE-Certification Test Prep sessions), along with great networking opportunities and an exhibitor showcase. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, happenings and information, and increase your knowledge and understanding of an industry that is constantly changing by registering today.
Click here to register for NACE;
and click here to register for CARS.
While at ASRW, be sure to visit the ASA booth
and member lounge, #N8601. EPA officials will be in ASA booth at various times during the trade show (Nov. 5-7) to assist collision repairers with compliance of paint regulations.
NACE and CARS are now co-located at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center, Nov. 4-7, 2009, during ASRW. For complete coverage of the events, visit the official online publication of ASRW, ASRW Now, at www.ASRWnow.com.
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New Co-Sponsors Sign On to Repeal McCarran-Ferguson Act
U.S. Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the Rules Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., have signed on as co-sponsors to House Bill 1583, legislation that would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act. ASA hosted a Capitol Hill Fly-In in July to show support for this bill. Click here for more information.
Other Legislative News:
• Insurance Reform Legislation Adds Key Sponsor from House Financial Services Committee
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 Bly Named ASA's Top Recruiter,
Chairman's Club Winner for 2009
ASA has announced the winner of its 2009 Chairman's Club Award, the association's grassroots member recruitment program. This year's recipient is Jeff Bly of Maywood Transmission Inc., an ASA member-business in Independence, Mo. The Chairman's Club award honors ASA members who recruited or provided leads for prospective shops to become members of the association. Click here for more information.
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 I-CAR to Introduce New Courses at NACE
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) recently announced it will introduce two new classes, Damage Analysis of Advanced Automotive Systems (DAM07) and Collision Repair for General Motors (GM) Vehicles (GEN03) at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), to be held Nov. 4-7, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. Click here for details. |
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 EPA, NHTSA Propose National Fuel Economy, GHG Program
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson have announced a national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gases. The program will be an interagency program to address climate change and energy security. Click here more information. |
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AMI Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients
 The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recipients of three scholarships, with each scholarship winner receiving $1,000 to be used toward attending CARS or NACE in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7.
John Fugate is the recipient of this year’s “BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship," Scott Schaefer is the recipient of this year’s Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship and Chris Pfefferle is the recipient of the “Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship." Click here more information. |
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ASA members agree to adhere to ASA's Code of Ethics - the automotive service industry's standard for professional business practices with consumers in mind. In addition to a shop's business name, motorists can also identify ASA member businesses by the red, white and blue ASA sign. Purchase a Code of Ethics poster to display in your business or a new ASA Member sign at www.ASAstore.com.
ASA's Mission: ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. |
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