"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" | | |
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MAY TEAM WEEKEND
May 17-19, 2024
Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek
1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(Also available on zoom!)
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Join us on Saturday May 18 for the Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival from 11:00am - 6:00pm!
$50 per person
The festival is a two-day event starting on Saturday, May 18. The $50 price is an ASCCA special price that includes unlimited wine and beer for both days, and a commemorative beer or wine glass. Add your festival ticket easily during the online registration process!
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Embassy Suites – Walnut Creek
1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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All attendees must make their own room reservations. Our room rate is $209/night. Mention “CES900” when making your reservation. CLICK HERE to get the discounted rate for Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 Online or Call 800-497-7397 to make your reservation over the phone.
The cut-off date for making reservations with the hotel is Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Any reservations made after this date are subject to full published hotel rates. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available after our cut-off date. Please book your room ASAP to avoid not getting a room.
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Interested in exhibiting at the
2024 ASCCA Annual Training Conference?
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Becoming a sponsor is a great way to show your support of the association and the educational opportunities that the association provides to its members. | |
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SIGN UP BEFORE APRIL 19TH TO RECEIVE
A 10% DISCOUNT OFF YOUR SPONSORSHIP
OR EXHIBIT PACKAGE!
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If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact
Natalie Perry, ASCCA Events Manager at nperry@amgroup.us.
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Legislative Update for March 2024 | |
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Below is the legislative and regulatory update summary. We will continue to review, monitor and report.
LEGISLATIVE BILLS
Vehicle Batteries
SB 615 – Electric Batteries – Concerns. Requires an automotive repair dealer that removes a battery from a vehicle that is still in service to participate in a core exchange program established by the battery supplier and be responsible for either returning a removed battery to the battery supplier or sending it to a qualified facility. Status: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Employment
AB 518 – Paid Family leave – Concerns. Expands the definition of “family member” for purposes of the Paid Family Leave Program to allow workers to take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. Status: Senate Inactive File.
AB 1870 – Workers’ Compensation Notice – Watch. This bill would require the existing posted workers’ compensation notice to include information concerning an injured employee’s ability to consult a licensed attorney to advise them of their rights...
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ASCEF AT YOUR CHAPTER MEETINGS! | |
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Attention ASCCA Chapters! Have a Chapter Meeting Coming Up? ASCEF Chair John Eppstein and ASCEF President Dave Kusa would like to come to your meeting and talk about the ASCEF Car Donation Program and the value it can bring to not only your shop, but also your customers!
Interested in them in coming to your next meeting?
Email John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com and
Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.
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ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! | |
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Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2024 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.
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Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024
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.
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Bureau of Automotive Repair
2024 BAR Advisory Group Meetings
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The dates for the 2024 Bar Advisory Group Meetings are available:
- April 25, 2024
- July 18, 2024
- October 17, 2024
More details on the meetings available here.
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New Online ARD Application Available! | |
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Applicants can now apply for an automotive repair dealer (ARD) registration online. The new online application allows applicants to complete the application, upload documentation, pay fees, clear deficiencies, and receive processing notifications entirely online. Apply now
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Remarkable Results Radio
New Podcast Episodes for March 2024!
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The Rise of the Mechanical and Technology Specialist
(Remarkable Results)
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Carm Capriotto discusses the importance of establishing a new language standard for automotive repair professionals. He focuses on the need for clear and consistent job titles that reflect what we do for the consumer. It will help bring a necessary professional view of auto repair specialists.
Read More/Listen...
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Daily Dose of Top Tier Training: Today’s Class
(Town Hall Academy)
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Research has shown that people will generally forget 90% of what they “learn” within 30 days unless it is reinforced.
Recorded Live at Vision 2024, David Boyes, President of Today’s Class, outlines the mobile app’s features, including gamification and personalized training paths. AJ Nealey and Patrick Roberts share how they’ve implemented the platform in their businesses, highlighting its impact on engagement, adaptability to individual needs and...
Read More/Listen...
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You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!
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Hao Nguyen
ComplyAuto
Long Beach, CA
Corporate Sponsor
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Robert Coogler
Coogler's Auto Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
Chapter 28 Member
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Artur Tovmasian
Future Auto Service
Burbank, CA
Introductory Member
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Bryan Gillis
Hi Tech Auto Care Sac
Sacramento, CA
Introductory Member
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Ernest Abel
Morgan's Auto Service
Bedford, IN
Introductory Member
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ASCCA Committees Seek Your Help | |
ASCCA committees are seeking volunteers. Involvement can be at varying levels of time commitment, comfort level and responsibility. Simply reach out to committee leaders and let them know more about your interest, talent and available time commitment and they will match you up with ways you can help.
ASCCA committee volunteers have one thing in common, they agree that by volunteering they received more than they give in the way of both personal and professional growth.
Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com
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Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
We appreciate all the support!
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Visit www.ascef.org.
Help us reach our goal of $45,000 in car donations by providing your customer with a simple way to donate an unwanted vehicle quickly and safely!
- It’s easy and the pick-up is free!
- The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will help us continue to award scholarships to students wanting to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry!
- Donating saves time and money on repairs and maintenance.
- Added value to your shop while supporting an automotive industry nonprofit.
- Our Vehicle Donation Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.
- We help you take care of the paperwork and provide you with any necessary tax documents.
- Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.
To donate, call (844) 877-2473. We accept all types of vehicles that meet the following basic requirements:
- Vehicle has a clear title.
- Vehicle is in one piece.
- Vehicle is accessible for safe towing.
- Vehicle does not need to be running.
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It’s so easy to build careers one car at a time. ASC Educational Foundation rewards scholarships each year to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. So help us make a difference in a student’s life! Learn more about donations through the ASC Educational Foundation.
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The ADA Checklist: 2021 Compliance
Guidelines for Website Accessibility
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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.
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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 the ASCCA office if you have any questions at info@ascca.com or (800) 810-4272!
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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