CAWA Installs Officers of the Board of Directors - Ward Myers of WORLDPAC is the 2015 Chair of the Board
The 2015 officers of the Association's Board of Directors were sworn in by Past Chair Steve Sharp of Worldpac at the annual dinner meeting during Industry Week in Las Vegas. Joining Ward Myers as officers are: Vice-Chair-Elect Michael Antonelli of Vantage Marketing Global; Treasurer-Elect Greg Livingston of All Trade Tools; Secretary-Elect Jack Gosnell of Next Level Parts, Inc.; and Past Chair-Elect, Ron Aparicio of Motul, USA.
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The Implementation of the "Hidden Gas Tax" is January 1, 2015Expect the cost of gas to go up in 2015, after the "cap and trade" regulations focus on gas companies. CAWA has been in coalition with other business groups to delay implementation, however, state government officials are not inclined to delay. So expect gas prices to rise. See www.fedupatthepump.org for further information and contact our Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer Zins with questions at [email protected] or 916.871.0603.
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CAWA Presents a Government Affairs Seminar to CARQUEST Independent Owners"What Government Affairs Means to You and Your Business" was the title of a CAWA presentation at the independent CARQUEST owners' conference in California last month. The Association showcased a whiteboard on telematics and also participated in the conference trade show. Should your group be interested in CAWA participation in your company's or customer event, please contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1.
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CAWA Co-sponsors Seminars on the Farm Sales Tax Exemption RegulationsThe Association will be announcing its co-sponsorship of seminars to assist its members in understanding the farm & equipment sales tax exemption as defined by the Board of Equalization. We have reported out on the non-clarity of the regulations, met with BOE officials and requested training sessions to make the regulations more understandable to our members and their farming operation customers. The sessions will be held in December. For more information and specific dates, times and locations, contact Rodney Pierini, President & CEO at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1.
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Senator Michele Reagan is the new Secretary of State-Elect in ArizonaSenator Reagan is a friend of CAWA and sponsored our battery core deposit bill two sessions ago. We are pleased about her victory and know we have a great contact in Arizona political circles. For more information on the election results, contact our Arizona based legislative advocate, Stuart Goodman at [email protected] or 602.617.5708.
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Annual Dinner a Huge Success to "Kick - Off" Industry Week - 2014 - Thanks to Motorcar Parts of America
This year proved to be a huge success in raising over $22,000 at the event for the Association's scholarship program. Through the gracious financial support of Motorcar Parts of America and their CEO, Selwyn Joffe, CAWA can contribute all proceeds from the event to replenish its scholarship fund! John Passante, author of "The Human Side, Human Touch Leadership in a High Tech World" was our keynote speaker and his presentation was well received by the attendees. Mark your calendars for next year's event which will be held the Sunday night before AAPEX (November 1, 2015 in Las Vegas).
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The Margin Tax Initiative in Nevada, Opposed by CAWA, Was Destroyed in the November ElectionThe election results showed 78.75% voted no to 21.25% voting yes. CAWA had given $4,000 in political action funds to the coalition developed to oppose the initiative. If passed, companies with annual revenues over $1 million would have to pay 2% to the state regardless of profit gained from the revenues. Another tax scheme by government officials. Thanks to all members in Nevada and all those in the silver state that voted no! For more information on election results, contact our Nevada based legislative advocate, David Brown at [email protected] or 702.860.8282.
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CAWA's President & CEO Elected as Chair of the Board - Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA)
Rodney Pierini of CAWA has been elected as Chair of the Board of the Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations. His term begins January 1, 2015. The election took place at ASAAA's annual conference held in conjunction with AAPEX-2014 in Las Vegas. ASAAA members represent aftermarket companies and has members in 35 states and has been in existence since the 1950's.
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Looking for Accounting Services Specific to the Auto Care IndustryContact Wyman & Little, our accounting partner, at [email protected] or 951.734.5558. Many Association members take advantage of their services when it comes to financial matters because they are automotive aftermarket specialists in accounting and business services. Become their client and receive up to $300 annually toward your membership in the CAWA.
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