"A Demonstration of Available Telematics Devices in the Aftermarket" is a Featured Presentation at CAWA September Leadership Meetings
Join CAWA's leadership and members on September 26, 2014 on the San Francisco peninsula and listen to this and other presentations of importance to you and the automotive aftermarket industry. For details, contact Rodney Pierini, President & CEO at 800.332.2292 or [email protected].
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Larry Pavey of Federated Auto Parts and Mike Mohler of PRONTO Appointed to the CAWA Board of Directors
The appointment was made by Chair of the Board, Ron Aparicio of MOTUL, USA. Their first official meeting will be in September and both will also participate on the Association's Public Affairs Committee. "In 2014 CAWA recognized the need to work closer with the industry leading program groups. As we approached Pronto and Federated and proposed to add one of their leaders to serve our board... both organizations stepped up right away and welcomed the idea", said Chair Aparicio during the appointment process. He went on to say "in adding Mike Mohler from Pronto Headquarters and Larry Pavey from Federated, we have added 2 industry leaders with a wealth of industry knowledge to our Association. I look forward to their contributions and truly appreciate their willingness to step up and join the CAWA board of directors to help protect the interests of the aftermarket. These are truly two great additions to our team", Aparicio concluded.
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Bob Leone of ADVICS Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers Advisory Council (MAC)
Chair Ron Aparicio appointed Mr. Leone to the Association's MAC and welcomed him to the leadership of CAWA. "In adding Bob Leone to our MAC, we are adding a true leader in the auto care industry. I have known Bob for many years, and he brings a well-respected "real world" viewpoint to our group, Chair Aparicio stated. "Bob's valued input from his experiences in the aftermarket, and representing a prestigious OEM supplier such as ADVICS will greatly benefit the Association. We look forward to his contributions to the Manufacturers Advisory Council and his role within CAWA", Aparicio concluded.
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The 2014 Arizona Legislative Session Has Concluded - See the Legislative Yearend ReportStuart Goodman, CAWA's Arizona based legislative advocate has filed the enclosed report (view) on the 2014 legislative session in Phoenix. For more information or to comment on CAWA's achievements this year, contact our Legislative Advocate, Stuart Goodman at 602.617.5708 or [email protected].
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CAWA Scheduled to do Three More Member Shows this YearWith Hanson Distributing, National Performance Warehouse and Levin's Auto Supply shows under the "Association's belt", there are plans on doing three more shows, so far, in 2014. The NAPA Distribution Center - Phoenix, CARQUEST and Metropolitan Warehouse shows and customer events are all scheduled. Should you want CAWA present at your show, please contact Rodney Pierini, President & CEO, at 800.332.2292 or [email protected].
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American Jobs for America's Heroes and VetsYou can watch a free 18-minute webinar excerpt featuring Brigadier General Kenneth Beard, North Carolina National Guard (NCNG), during which he describes the comprehensive effort made by his team to help employers match candidates with jobs. No registration is required. Here is the link: http://www.CenterForAmerica.org/beard.html. Download a one-page PDF flyer to share: http://www.CenterForAmerica.org/beard.pdf. For more information, see the enclosed (view) announcement.
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The University of the Aftermarket Foundation Will Award a Full Scholarship to Leadership 2.0 for a Member DistributorAttached is more information (view) and an application form (view). The dates are: Aug 24-29, 2014 (Midland, MI) and March 8-13, 2015 (West Palm Beach, FL). Selected applicants must attend both sessions. The scholarship, for the person selected, covers everything except travel to and from campus. Please forward the applications to [email protected] no later than June 27, 2014. For more information contact Rodney Pierini, President & CEO at 800.332.2292.
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2014 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award Presented to Bobby Bassett of GatesThe 2014 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award was awarded to Bobby Bassett, manager of training, Gates Corporation, on May 21 at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in Chicago, Ill. Congratulations from CAWA. Read more.
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Want $1,000 off Your Credit Card Processing Fees - Your Commercial Customers Can, as Well?Click (here) to see the offer that CAWA's endorsed processor, QPS, is offering our members today. Call Todd Lazar for more specific details at 888.737.7762. Many members are converting to our endorsed processor, who is used by many aftermarket businesses throughout the Country and they are saving money as a result. Todd Lazar can offer your commercial customers a credit card processing program, as well.
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