August 2020
What is ADOMA and why will it benefit you?
The Auto Dealers Office Management Association provides a forum for education and the exchange of ideas and information to improve the administration of the automotive industry. The value of being a member far exceeds the price of training.
Chapter Meeting - Online
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Educational meetings are open to all but are generally designed for the benefit of our Controllers, Business and Office Managers in the Southern and Northern California Areas.
Visit ADOMA.org to see past online meetings
UBER CONFERENCE CALL MEETING: Wednesday, August 19th
Due to the COVID-19 Corona Virus, we will host an online Uber conference call meeting, which allows you to participate via phone or web from the comfort of your home or work. There are only 100 spots available, so please RSVP today to guarantee your spot. Once you're registered to participate we will send you an Uber invite confirming your participate.

Speaker: Lewis Fisher, Moss Adams LLP (BIO) Topic: PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications

Though federally-sponsored programs responding to COVID-19, including those in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, can be a lifeline to your business, navigating the agreements of such loans is a complicated undertaking. The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), in particular, requires constant monitoring with frequent changes to guidance on how loan forgiveness is implemented. If you’ve secured funding, you’ll need to supply significant accounting and other documentation to your lender to request forgiveness of your loan. The goal is to limit your exposure, which requires accurate calculations. In this webcast, we will cover how to complete the loan forgiveness application so you can focus on your business’ path to recovery.

Social Time: 5:30 PM - 5:55 PM (New Users: if you need assistant, login at 5:30 PM) Meeting Starts at: 6:00 PM

RSVP to: Allynn Magnolia (spots available on first-come, first-serve basis)
Click here to view the attached online Uber conference call instructions.
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Executive President's Message
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Greetings ADOMA and Friends of ADOMA,
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Hello everyone, I hope you all are staying safe. As I, sit here thinking about what I want to write in my letter this month. I cannot believe conference had to be postponed; this letter should be talking about how much fun we all had and what we learned. COVID-19 has made several things change in our daily lives; it is hard to believe how much has changed. 

Next Meeting Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: CONFERENCE CALL


Please RSVP to Allynn Magnolia if you plan to participate.
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Educational Articles / Webinars
Local Governments Modify Reopening Protocols in Response to Increases in COVID-19 Cases
Local regulators are stepping up enforcement of protocols, dealers should continue to evaluate their protocols or adopt them for the first time.
(Published on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 4:49pm)

As we noted in our July 13, 2020 alert, Governor Newsom has taken steps to reverse some of the reopening rules across the state, focusing on indoor activities. Now local governments, in particular those in Southern California, are modifying local reopening guidance in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the state. We have also received word of stepped-up enforcement by local regulators. Due to these changes and increased enforcement activity, every dealer should continue to evaluate their written protocols or adopt them for the first time, if not already completed.

CNCDA Bulletin
Tips for avoiding litigation when it's possible and protecting you when it isn't
(Published on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 6:56pm)

Scali Rasmussen has discovered trends in recent cases filed against dealers. This article—written by the firm's partners for the CNCDA Bulletin—highlights these trends to help dealers identify, review, revise and/or adopt compliance policies and procedures to protect against costly litigation or defend one of these suits.

Articles from KPA

Free On-Demand Webinars

COVID-19 Safety Program
  • KPA also has a COVID-19 Safety Program for dealers that need additional help managing their coronavirus response plan. This program includes checklists, policy templates, trainings, business specific consulting, facility audits, and more. Here’s a brief video outlining the program.
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Job Bank
ADOMA's goal is to consistently add value to our members. Would you like to reach a talented and experience job force or are you looking to work for a great company?

Open Date: 06/29/2020 / Application Deadline: (Opened Until Filled)
Automotive Technology Instructor  
Salary Range: $67,510 to $104,015 per year

Riverside City College, in Riverside, California, is seeking a well-rounded faculty member responsible for instruction in lecture and laboratory classes in all areas of Automotive Technology. In addition to instruction, the successful candidate will participate in grant implementation, service learning, and/or outreach. Participation in and completion of course and program level assessment is expected. Teaching assignment may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, and/or off campus classes.


Please visit the RCCD job site (link below) for a complete job announcement and application instructions: https://apptrkr.com/1937337
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Online Meeting Recap
ADOMA Members, you can now go online at adoma.org/chapters to see what you missed in May and June. Just use your member passcode to get access to past online meetings. Where's Your Passcode, You Ask. Your firms member passcode is listed in the Welcome Letter the primary member of your firm received after joining/renewing the firms 2020 membership. If you have questions, contact the office at adomaoffice@gmail.com
Dave Reese spoke to us on July 15th about managing in the age of COVID-19. We talked about system checking and when it should be done. If employees are doing the checks before they come to work, we should be paying them. Some dealers are doing this once their employees Clock in, so there is no need to add time. Since this is being required by the employer, we must pay them.

He also spoke a little bit about bringing employees back and the challenges that come with that. Workers comp claims were also talked about and the importance of keeping good records to help Covid claims not turning into work comp claims.
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Opportunities
Interested in reaching out to the ADOMA membership and industry friends by advertising in our Newsletter or by becoming a Sponsor for a upcoming event?


Educate - Connect - Network & Lead!
California, Controllers, Business & Office Managers and industry vendor firms are all welcome!
$150 Member  $50 Associate Member  $500 Platinum Vendor Sponsor

Save the Date
Due to the COVID-19 virus, our 2020 Conferences have been postponed to 2021.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 (subject to change)
Join ADOMA for this empowering one-day Mini educational conference. Your day will be filled with an outstanding line up of speakers that will energize you and improve your daily performance as well as help you run your dealership in a more impactful manner!
Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Sunday, July 25, 2021
Join ADOMA for this empowering three-day educational conference. Our exciting line up of sessions, social gatherings and Vendor Faire will energize you and improve your daily performance as well as help you run your dealership in a more impactful manner!
Thank You ADOMA Supporters!
Thank you for your generous donation, we really appreciate your support.
For more information on our Supporters, please visit adoma.org.
BRONZE
  • Community Chevrolet

GOLD
  • J.O. Yungfleisch Insurance - United Agencies Ins.
PLATINUM +
  • Ally Financial
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
  • Rogers, Clem & Company
  • Throson Motor Center
Thank You Platinum Sponsors!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your continuous support!
For more information on our Platinum Vendor Sponsors, please visit adoma.org.
  • ACV Auctions Inc
  • AVRS, Inc.
  • CDK Global
  • Complete Office Of California
  • COX Auto, Inc.
  • Electronic Cash Systems
  • HR Hotlink
  • Roger Rossmeisl, CPA with Kho & Patel CPA's
  • Moss Adams
  • Potts and Associates
  • Scali Rasmussen Law
  • Total Service Program & Benefits Services
  • Vitu, Inc. / DMVdesk