February 1, 2022
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FREE WEBINAR
ASCCA Retirement Program: CalSavers Mandate
ASCCA members are invited to attend any one of the following free Zoom webinars to learn more about the CalSavers mandate effective June 30, 2022. As of that date, employers with 5+ employees must have a retirement plan in place. To help members meet this requirement, a new ASCCA sponsored 401k program has been developed.
ASCCA members are invited to attend any one of the following free Zoom webinars to learn more about the CalSavers mandate effective June 30, 2022. As of that date, employers with 5+ employees must have a retirement plan in place. To help members meet this requirement, a new ASCCA sponsored 401k program has been developed.
February 15th:
March 2nd:
March 15th:
April 4th:
April 18th:
May 3rd:
May 24th:
6:00PM – 6:15PM
11:45AM – 12:00PM
7:30AM – 7:45AM
12:00PM – 12:15PM
6:00PM – 6:15PM
12:00PM – 12:15PM
7:45AM – 8:00AM
Zoom Meeting Details:
Meeting ID: 975 328 4969
Passcode: ASCCA
New ASCCA Member Benefit:
Employer 401k Employee Retirement Program
ASCCA is has launched its newest exclusive member benefit program, an Employer 401k Employee Retirement Program to help employers meet the new mandate. Click here for details. 
 
Why a 401k Program is Important to Employers
  • It’s now mandatory for California businesses to offer either a qualified retirement plan or state-sponsored option.
  • By the next deadline in June 2022, companies with 5+ employees must offer a plan or face fines.
  • Learn how a 401(k) plan may outperform the state-provided IRA option.
California has implemented a state retirement mandate that requires businesses that employ five or more employees to offer a qualified retirement plan or register with the state option, CalSavers. An employer is not required to participate in CalSavers if it sponsors or participates in a retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan or pension plan. In order to be exempt from CalSavers, an employer may sponsor a retirement plan for any of its employees; California employees need not be covered by the retirement plan in order for the employer to be exempt.

Want to explore the advantages of offering your employees a 401(k) benefit instead of the state retirement plan?
The ASCCA program offers you an easy, affordable opportunity to provide a 401k retirement plan to your employees.
 
A better fit for you and your employees
Less risk for you also means more security for the employees you manage. This can lead to better and more qualified employees.
 
Cost Effective
Pooling hundreds of company retirement plans together provides scale that allows the ASCCA 401K Retirement Plan Exchange® to provide members with lower cost even with expanded services.
 
Outsource Administration
Over 90% of your administrative tasks will be handled through the outsourcing administrative duties to retirement professionals.
 
Outsource Liability
Simply failing to file a 5500 tax form on time can cost as much as $2,140 Dollars PER DAY! Plans administered through the Retirement Plan Exchange are designed to meet IRS and DOL regulations.
ASCCA Launches New Membership Portal!
ASCCA is very happy to announce that a new membership portal is now open! Once a login is created, members will be able to access their profile, update contact information, as well as pay their dues without having to contact the office. You’ll even be able to register for ASCCA events!

Be on the lookout for an email sent on Tuesday, January 11th, with a subject line: “Login to Access Member Only Benefits with ASCCA”. It may land in your Spam folder so please be on the watch!

Contact us if you don’t see the email or have any other questions!
AutoZone - Ongoing Virtual Training!
(Through March 2022)
AutoZone is committed to helping shop owners and technicians
by offering ongoing virtual training!

  • Limited time offer: Shops can attend virtual training at no cost.
  • Course descriptions are available on the AutoZonePro.com / A to Z Professional Training landing page and included on the registration form attached along with the duration.  
  • Limited registration is available. 
  • A PC, Mac, iPad or Android device is required to attend.
  • Registration is required and available via the following: AutoZonePro.com A to Z Professional Training landing page
Check out some of the upcoming offerings this week:



register to attend the virtual trainings by clicking on their respective links.
Application Now Open for ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS!
Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2022 scholarships! Each year, the ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.
Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and 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, 2022
 
 
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.ascef.org.
 
Questions? Contact Kate Peyser at 916-290-5828 or kpeyser@amgroup.us.
Updated Member Benefit - ASCCA Advantage!
The ASCCA Advantage is a valuable resource and has
updated information for members as of November 2021!
Click Here to View!
Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Meetings
Most in-person meetings have temporarily been postponed. Some chapters are holding virtual meetings. Please see your chapter leader for details as information may change daily.
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations
These donations continue to help ASCEF award scholarships to students wanting to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. We couldn’t do it without the generous support of ASCCA members!
Give easily by calling (800) 745-6121.
Visit https://asc-ef.org/vehicle-donations for more information. 
Support the ASC Educational Foundation when you shop on Amazon!
Donate to the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon!
Visit this page to get started:
Download the ASCCA Logo for your Promotional Materials
Would you like to proudly feature the ASCCA logo in your promotional materials? It's easy for members to download High-resolution images (EPS & TIF files) in the ASCCA Member Resources page.

To view and download the high-resolution images, click here.
The ADA Checklist: 2019 - 2020 Compliance Guidelines to
Make Your Website Accessible
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.

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 Benjamin Ichimaru in the ASCCA office if you have any questions at bichimaru@amgroup.us or (800) 810-4272!
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