FADA Leadership Discusses Next Steps
During the past few months we have all been focused on COVID-19 and its effects on our businesses.

It is important to recognize however that the 2020 elections are upon us and the 2021 Legislative Session is right around the corner. FADA is closely monitoring over 60 races, several of which are crucial to our continued success in the Legislature.

This is why your FADA Board of Directors voted to resume CAR-PAC fundraising at this time. These efforts were of course on hold because of the pandemic, but it is time to reignite our efforts.
CAR-PAC donations help your association build closer relationships with pro-business legislators. Without these relationships we would not have passed the Vicarious Liability bill during our 2020 Session.

In the next 45-days, we need to reach our goal of $500,000 in order to take our rightful place in the halls of the legislature again.

Special THANK YOU to these leaders who have generously kicked off this effort:

Jacksonville Auto Dealers Association - $40,000

Tampa New Auto Dealers Association - $25,000

Rick Case Enterprises - $10,000

Vicarious Liability Bill Becomes Law

Great news for dealers! Effective July 1, HB977 became law, removing vicarious liability for accidents in your vehicles when driven by customers having cars/trucks in for service. This is a huge victory for Florida dealers and would not have been possible without your ongoing CAR-PAC support. CLICK HERE to read more.
Deadline to apply for PPP extended to August 8

President Trump recently signed legislation extending the deadline for small businesses to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses now have until August 8 to apply for the assistance.



FRAUD ALERT - Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin

The Florida DMV issued a FRAUD ALERT recently stating it has seen an increase in the presentation of counterfiet MCOs by customers listing an out-of-state dealer. Fraudsters are obtaining Florida titles with fraudulent MCOs primarily on newer high-end luxury vehicles and sports cars to further stolen vehicle trafficking schemes. CLICK HERE to read more.
In Memoriam: Theo Proctor. Jr.

William Theodore Proctor Jr. passed away on June 15 at the age of 88. Theo, as he was known, was a lifelong Tallahassee resident, respected businessman and active member of the community.

After graduating from Florida State University and serving in the Navy, he joined the family automobile business. As a second generation business owner, he worked alongside his father, W. Theo Proctor Sr., and uncle, O. Earl Proctor Sr. and first cousin, M. Julian Proctor, Sr. and later his son, W. Theo Proctor, III and cousin, Martin W. Proctor.

The Proctor Dealerships organization dates back to 1910 and was incorporated as Proctor and Proctor, Inc. in 1929, making it one of oldest corporations on record with the State of Florida. Theo was the Dealer Principal of both Proctor Honda and Proctor Acura until his death. He served on numerous automotive industry boards over the course of his career.
TIME Dealer of the Year nominations open for 2021

FADA is now accepting nominations for the 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year award , presented annually at the NADA Show. This award recognizes exceptional business performance and outstanding community service.

If you know a Florida dealer who is worthy of this award, nominate them no later than July 30 via members@flada.org . Pictured herein is last year's recipient, Ken Marks.
Florida Auto Dealers Public Service Annoucement

FADA produced and published a statewide public service annoucement that ran in several Florida markets during the months of April and May. Special thanks to Cox Media, Action News Jax, First Coast News Jax and Spectrum News for your help in getting this aired.
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Distributed July 13,2020 1:00pm EST