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December 3, 2018 - In This Issue:
ASCCA's December Member of the Month: Grant Takikawa

The ASCCA Membership Committee proudly announces Grant Takikawa of Dick's Automotive as its ASCCA member of the month for December 2018. ASCCA regularly honors members who go above and beyond in demonstrating ASCCA's core values of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and unity. Along with these core values, Grant also embodies ASCCA's core purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice.

ASCCA's December Partner of the Month: autotext.me

The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected autotext.me as ASCCA's December Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA's Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice.

Registration Open for ASCCA's January Team Weekend, Jan. 26-27

Join us in Sacramento for the January Team Weekend. Registration is now open.

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Click here to read more and register online.
Support the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon!

Donate to the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon! It's easy to get set up - Visit this page to get started:

ATI Now Offering ASCCA Member-Exclusive Discount!

ASCCA Members:

Take advantage of ATI's one-day workshops, led by the smartest minds in the business, to discover how to tackle these common repair shop challenges:
  • Recruiting and retaining the best techs
  • Improving cash flow and profit potential
  • Marketing and promotions in the digital age
  • Creating freedom through operational consistency
  • Devising a succession and retirement plan 
The average workshop attendee picks up 3% to 8% percent profit immediately by applying actionable strategies back at the shop. 
 
Click here for more details including the ASCCA discount code and class dates and locations.
R efer a Member Receive $75

You're eligible for a $75 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 Kari Groff in the ASCCA office if you have any questions at kgroff@amgroup.us or (800) 810-4272!
ASCCA Member Exclusive Offer!

ASCCA Partners with Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) Again to Bring You 
Special Course Offerings in 2018!
S eminar courses are normally $149.95. ASCCA members pay only $95 per attendee -- a savings of almost $55 per class! Service writer courses are normally $1,795. ASCCA members pay only $995 per attendee!  

Click here to take advantage of this offer.
Featured Remarkable Results Podcast - A Banker and a Master Tech Build a BMW Specialty Shop - Down Under

Ken Christie is the Chief Financial Officer of the Australian Bank division of National Australia Bank (a global top 25 Bank), his role is responsible for driving the financial performance and oversight of the Consumer, Business and Private Bank, Wealth division and Customer Experience and products division in Australia. In addition to this fulltime role, Ken is a passionate car owner and collector and has a 50% equity ownership in an Independent BMW & MINI workshop in Melbourne Australia "BM Performance Centre". This ownership with Mark Higgins blends his passion for cars with that of building and growing a small business. 

Read more and listen here .

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Legislative Fly-In - April 23, 2019
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry is joining together for a Legislative Fly-In! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others in the industry. Fill out this registration form and make your travel arrangements. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Past speakers have included: Chief, Bureau of Automotive Repair; Governor's Small Business Advocate; Governor's Economic Adviser; Chair, Select Committee on Career Technical Education & Workforce Development; Chair, Senate Transportation & Housing Committee.
Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Events 

December 6: Chapter 5 Meeting
December 8: Chapters 21 and 48 Meetings

Apply for ASCEF Scholarships Today!

Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2019 scholarships! Each year, the ASCEF awards 18 scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.
 
To be eligible for these scholarships, an applicant must be a:
  • California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or
  • California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.
Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2019.
 
 
The ASCEF is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting and advancing the entire automotive industry through technical education and training, scholarships, and other industry inspired programs.
 
To learn more about the ASCEF, visit www.asc-ef.org .
 
Questions? Contact Kate Peyser at 916-290-5828 or kpeyser@amgroup.us.
ASCCA Discussion Group on Facebook

The ASCCA has a group for member-to-member communication on Facebook. Join and start a conversation with other members today!

Thank you to our ASCCA Corporate Partners! 
   




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