"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" | |
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September 13th – 15th, 2024
Hilton Irvine/Orange Count Airport
$149/night
Member registration starting at $379 with discounts for multiple registrations from one shop. READ MORE!
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EXHIBITORS: Becoming a sponsor is a great way to show your support of the association and the educational opportunities that the association provides to its members. | |
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If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact
Natalie Perry, ASCCA Events Manager at nperry@amgroup.us.
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Legislative Update for June 2024 | |
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Below is the legislative and regulatory update summary. We will continue to review, monitor and report.
LEGISLATIVE BILLS
Electric Vehicle Batteries
SB 615 – Electric Vehicle Batteries – Concerns. Requires all automotive repair dealers that remove a battery from a vehicle that is still in service to participate in a core exchange program established by the battery supplier and be responsible for either returning a removed battery to the battery supplier or sending it to a qualified facility. The bill is expected to be substantiality amended before policy committee hearing. Status: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Employment
AB 518 - Paid Family leave – Concerns. Expands the definition of “family member” for purposes of the Paid Family Leave Program to allow workers to take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. Status: Senate Inactive File.
AB 1870 – Workers’ Compensation Notice – Watch. This bill would require the existing posted workers’ compensation notice to include information concerning an injured employee ability to consult a licensed attorney to advise them of their rights...
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Get Involved! Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors | |
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The ASCCA is pleased to call for nominations for seats open on the 2025 Board of Directors. Participation on the ASCCA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for automotive repair professionals to help guide the state's largest organization of independent auto shop owners in shaping the future of the industry and building a stronger industry.
Board participation is a chance to grow personally and professionally, and to develop skills, experience and connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals.
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Submit completed applications to
ASCCA Deputy Executive Director, Anne Mullinax,
on or before August 1 @ 11:59pm.
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SB 553 - Violence Prevention Plan - Reminder! | |
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Effective July 1, 2024, employers must develop and adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.
Please find below a link to Cal/OSHA Model written plan for General Industry, which includes a fillable template that you can modify and print. Additionally, you can find a link below to the DIR Workplace Violence Prevention website, where you can view FAQ’s and other relevant information.
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ASCEF AT YOUR CHAPTER MEETINGS! | |
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Attention ASCCA Chapters! Have a Chapter Meeting Coming Up? ASCEF Chair John Eppstein and ASCEF President Dave Kusa would like to come to your meeting and talk about the ASCEF Car Donation Program and the value it can bring to not only your shop, but also your customers!
Interested in them in coming to your next meeting?
Email John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com and
Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.
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Bureau of Automotive Repair Updates: | |
2024 BAR Advisory Group Meetings | |
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The dates for the 2024 Bar Advisory Group Meetings are available:
- July 18, 2024
- October 17, 2024
More details on the upcoming meetings and materials from past meetings are available here.
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As required by Assembly Bill 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021), BAR is in the process of implementing the new Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program. The program, which became effective on March 27, 2024, consolidates current brake and lamp inspections with other vehicle safety systems assessments into one comprehensive inspection and creates new station and technician licenses. The new program protects consumers by certifying vehicle safety systems, allowing revived salvage vehicles to be registered with DMV and safely returned to the road.
To support the transition from the brake and lamp inspection programs to the new Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program, BAR has developed a phased implementation approach. Vehicle safety systems inspections will begin on July 8, 2024, and run concurrently with existing brake and lamp inspections until the brake and lamp inspection programs end on September 27, 2024.
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Remarkable Results Radio
New Podcast Episodes for June 2024!
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How a Mentor Can Change Your Life
(Town Hall Academy)
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Discover the significance of mentorship with Bill Weaver, a NAPA Autotech Trainer, and his mentor, Jim Dzurik. They share personal stories and insights into their mentor-mentee relationship, highlighting how mentorship has profoundly impacted their lives and careers. The conversation delves into the importance of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. The episode emphasizes the value of seeking and offering mentorship to foster growth and personal development.
Read More/Listen...
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Exploring Music, Leadership, and Company Culture
(Remarkable Results)
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Dan Malloy explores themes of communication, leadership, and the transformative power of music. Dan shares his journey to becoming a singer, emphasizing the value of embracing failure and new opportunities. Both Carm and Dan highlight the significance of creating a supportive company culture centered around genuine commitment and helping others. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, reflections, and practical insights for personal and professional development.
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You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!
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Philip Espeleta
Best Valley Smog & Auto
Moreno Valley, CA
Chapter 14 Member
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Matt and Becca Kleinschmidt
Spring Street Auto Inc.
Paso Robles, CA
Regular Member
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James Kellas
T&L Elite Auto Repair
Union City, CA
Chapter 16 Member
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David Nasseri
Nasseri Auto Tech
Santa Clara, CA
Chapter 42 Member
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ASCCA Committees Seek Your Help | |
ASCCA committees are seeking volunteers. Involvement can be at varying levels of time commitment, comfort level and responsibility. Simply reach out to committee leaders and let them know more about your interest, talent and available time commitment and they will match you up with ways you can help.
ASCCA committee volunteers have one thing in common, they agree that by volunteering they received more than they give in the way of both personal and professional growth.
Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations - Thank you! | |
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Thank you to Dave Kusa, owner of Autotrend Diagnostic
for donating a Hyundai Sonata!
Your donation raised $2,700 for the ASC Educational Foundation!
To give him a "thank you" contact him at (408) 866-5140
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Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to
students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
We appreciate all the support!
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Visit www.ascef.org.
Help us reach our goal of $45,000 in car donations by providing your customer with a simple way to donate an unwanted vehicle quickly and safely!
- It’s easy and the pick-up is free!
- The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will help us continue to award scholarships to students wanting to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry!
- Donating saves time and money on repairs and maintenance.
- Added value to your shop while supporting an automotive industry nonprofit.
- Our Vehicle Donation Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.
- We help you take care of the paperwork and provide you with any necessary tax documents.
- Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.
To donate, call (844) 877-2473. We accept all types of vehicles that meet the following basic requirements:
- Vehicle has a clear title.
- Vehicle is in one piece.
- Vehicle is accessible for safe towing.
- Vehicle does not need to be running.
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It’s so easy to build careers one car at a time. ASC Educational Foundation rewards scholarships each year to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. So help us make a difference in a student’s life! Learn more about donations through the ASC Educational Foundation.
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The ADA Checklist: 2021 Compliance
Guidelines for Website Accessibility
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ADA website compliance and web accessibility are two terms that are used interchangeably but they are distinct from one another.
ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Courts are construing Title III of the ADA to mean that websites must be accessible. Thus, with ADA website compliance, we're referring to the law.
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Refer a Member Receive $125 | |
You're eligible for a $125 referral fee when you refer a new Regular or Associate member to ASCCA!
Referral Awards are paid out when the member's annual dues are paid for their first year.
Contact the ASCCA office if you have any questions at info@ascca.com or (800) 810-4272!
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