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ADOMA NewsTrax - March 2018

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.

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President's Message

Lo and Behold! Its March already! Am I the only one still getting ready for the New Year?

The Executive Board and Conference Committee are working hard at preparing for the annual Educational Conference, which takes place at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, July 19-22. We are always looking for volunteers to get involved. The more ideas the better! This is YOUR conference! Tell us what you think!

Remember that this year is SPECIAL. This year the Executive Board positions are open. We need to vote in a new President , Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. I encourage you to reach out to someone from the Board and talk with them about what it takes to be part of the team. No experience is required. The only requirement is a belief that ADOMA is a valuable resource for the people in our industry; along with interest in making a contribution. It does not take as much time as you may think; only one weekend per month. It does not matter how much time you have on the job, or how long you have been in the industry. In fact, I would have to say that if you think you don't have the background or the experience to be on the board, then you are probably the best candidate! What is that they say about fresh eyes??

If you would like to reach out to me via email to ask questions about being a board member, please do! You can email me directly at [email protected]. You can also contact me by phone @ 805-507-5116. If you would like to nominate someone or throw your own hat in the ring, I would love to hear from you!

My days as President are numbered. What do they call that? A lame duck? Quack! Quack!

Who is next? Will it be YOU??

I look forward to talking with you soon.

All the Best,

Jackie Baker

President

ADOMA Executive Board

Duties of Elected Officers

Call for Board Nominations

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Education - Northwood University

Finance and Insurance Course Starts March 20

Northwood University course is open to dealership management and employees

Northwood University will offer a finance and insurance course this spring beginning March 20. AM 3650 "Dealership Legal Issues/Finance and Insurance" is three credits and reviews the many federal, state and local regulatory agencies and laws to which dealerships must respond. It also includes an in-depth study of the dealership finance and insurance departments.

Tuesday nights this Spring

Starting March 20

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Chapter Information

Educational meetings are open to all but are generally designed for the benefit of our

Controllers, Business and Office Managers i n the Southern and Northern California Areas.

SOUTHERN CHAPTERS

Contact the chapter to RSVP for a meeting.

INLAND EMPIRE

Meeting Every 4th Tuesday

NO MEETING IN MARCH

Location: SIZZLER RESTAURANT (Banquet Room)

6631 CLAY, RIVERSIDE

Social: 5:30 PM

Dinner/Program: 6:00 PM

Cost: $35 Member & $45 Non-Member

RSVP's to: SONIA GARZA

LOS ANGELES
Meeting Every 3rd Wednesday
NO MEETING IN MARCH
Location: STEVEN'S STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
5332 STEVENS PLACE, CITY OF COMMERCE
Social: 6:00 PM Dinner/Program: 6:30 PM Cost: $35 Member & $45 Non-Member
RSVP's to: TINA MARIE RESENDEZ

ORANGE COUNTY
Meeting Every 3rd Thursday
NO MEETING IN MARCH
Location: BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT
1350 N. TUSTIN AVE., SANTA ANA
Social: 5:30 PM Dinner/Program: 6:00 PM Cost: $35 Member & $45 Non-Member
RSVP's to: SHERRI JOHNSON

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Board Positions and Committee Positions Available

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NORTHERN CHAPTERS

Contact the chapter to RSVP for a meeting.

BAY AREA

Meeting Every 3rd Wednesday

MARCH 21, 2018

Topic: Charles Dortch, Senior Vice President of Sales for CrossCheck Company

Mr. Dortch will speak with us about a guaranteed hold check program among other risk free check programs that they can offer dealerships as well as other companies.

Location: FATTORIA E MARE

1095 ROLLINS RD., BURLINGAME

Social: 11:00 AM

Dinner/Program: 11:30 AM

Cost: $35 Member & $45 Non-Member

RSVP's to: LISA BAREFIELD

SACRAMENTO
Meeting Every 3rd Tuesday
MARCH 20, 2018 Round table discussion for Sales People Pay Plans. We are asking anyone interested in joining our round table to please bring their current pay plans or any that they are considering.
Location: LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE
9105 WEST STOCKTON BLVD., ELK GROVE
Social: 11:15 AM Dinner/Program: 11:30 AM Cost: $35 Member & $45 Non-Member
RSVP's to: HEATHER FRASER

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Executive Board Meeting

Seats are extremely limited; please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Next Meeting:

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location : The Automotive Partners Building,

Southland Motor Car Dealers Association at Cerritos College

11111 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703

RSVP's to: JACKIE BAKER

Educational Conference

You asked for it! We listened!

This year, the 2018 ADOMA Educational Conference will be held in Las Vegas - for the very first time outside of SoCal.... But we need an idea of headcounts f or

rooms and meals......

Please send a quick email to your Chapter Secretary and let us know if you plan to go to the Educational Conference this year at South Point Hotel & Casino,

July 19-2 2, 2018....further details coming soon.

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Educational Article

Labor commissioner provides further guidance on rest breaks

Published on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:26am

by The Scali Law Firm

The Labor Commissioner's Office recently updated its FAQs on the subject of rest breaks to provide further clarification and guidance on some nuances that employers may overlook. We already know the basics-that employers must authorize and permit non-exempt employees to take a rest break of at least net ten consecutive minutes for each four hours worked, or major fraction thereof, and that the break must, insofar as practicable, be taken in the middle

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Changes to state disability insurance and paid family leave benefits from 2016 have phased in

Published on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:25am

by The Scali Law Firm

A reminder to employers that certain 2016 changes to disability benefits (per AB 908) take effect January 1, 2018. The State Disability Insurance program ("SDI") provides partial wage replacement benefits (up to a maximum of 52 weeks) to eligible California workers who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. The state Paid

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