CAWA Annual Newsletter for 2013 (01/28/14)

Chair of the Board of Directors, Ron Aparicio, Looks Back at 2013 and Forward to 2014

Mr. Aparicio was elected to Chair the CAWA Board of Directors for 2014. When not volunteering for CAWA, he works for Motul, USA Inc., as their Director of Sales and Marketing. In his enclosed article (view) he looks back on 2013 and sheds light on what he hopes to accomplish in 2014.

President & CEO, Rodney Pierini Highlights CAWA's Accomplishments in 2013
Mr. Pierini highlights the major accomplishments of the Association in 2013 in the enclosed article (view). Major categories of the highlights are: legislation and regulation; training and scholarships; speakers at leadership meetings; the annual Industry Summit; programs and services and miscellaneous achievements. To see all programs and services provided by CAWA, including FREE legal consultation visit www.cawa.org.

The California Legislature in 2014 - A Legislative Advocate's View

CAWA's Sacramento California based legislative advocate, Gary Conover sets the stage for the 2014 legislative session in his article enclosed (view). For questions or comments contact Gary at [email protected] or 916.233.9655.

The Arizona Legislature in 2014 - A Legislative Advocate's View
CAWA's Phoenix Arizona based legislative advocate, Stuart Goodman, sets the stage for the 2014 legislative session in his article enclosed (view). For questions or comments contact Stuart at [email protected] or 602.617.5708.

The Nevada Legislature in 2014 - A Legislative Advocate's View
CAWA's Las Vegas, Nevada based legislative advocate, David Brown, reminds us all that the Nevada legislature will not be in session during 2014. For questions or comments contact David at [email protected] or 702.860.8282.

The National Point of View - After Massachusetts Right to Repair - What Now

Kathleen Schmatz, President and Aaron Lowe, Vice President of Government Affairs, for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, our partners out west, announce an historical memorandum of understanding between the aftermarket and car companies coming off a big victory for the aftermarket and consumers in Massachusetts. You can read more about this historic agreement by clicking here. For questions and comments contact Aaron at [email protected] or 240.333.1021.

New Tax Law Changes in 2014 - Wyman & Little, CAWA Partners, Have Identified Them for You
Wyman & Little wants to inform you of the most important government changes that apply to business. They are experts in automotive aftermarket accounting and business services. See their enclosed article (view). For more information or to answer your questions, contact Dian Wyman or Rebecca Little at [email protected] or 951.734.5558.

What are CAWA's Insurance Partners Thinking About as We Begin 2014
See the enclosed articles of interest by our partners Armstrong & Associates (view) and Federated Insurance Company (view). To reach Armstrong & Associates, contact Mat Nabity at [email protected] or 800.575.6891. To reach our partners at Federated Insurance Company, contact Mike Russell at [email protected] or 800.533.0472. The Association also has partners in employee benefits and workers compensation insurance in Arizona and Nevada. In Arizona contact Bill Hanna at [email protected] or 805.796.3033. In Nevada, contact Todd Wilson at [email protected] or 775.688.4400.

New Program in 2014 - Merchant Cash Advance for Members
See the enclosed description (view) of our newest endorsed program for members called "Merchant Cash Advance". Superior Financial Services, who also is endorsed by CAWA for credit card processing, is the program sponsor. Uniquely, they have tied an option to pay back the loan to your credit card processing. For more information contact their principal, Todd Lazar at [email protected] or 888.737.7762.

Protect Yourself from Fraud While Saving Money
Understand the potential consequences when or if you are thinking about converting your business invoices or receipts to a plain white sheet of paper run through a laser printer. This article, written by our business forms partner, Royal Business Forms gives you something to ponder (view). For more information contact Steve Ehlert at [email protected] or 800.255.9303.

We Thank Our Major Supporters of 2013 Beginning with the CAWA Membership - Thanks for Your Support
Membership is the life blood of an association and without their support, we could not do what we do on behalf of them and the automotive aftermarket industry. Click here to see our major supporters of 2013. To learn how to become a major supporter in 2014, contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1. (or 206).

2014 Dues Non Deductibility Statement
For federal income tax purposes, CAWA dues may be deductible as a business expense but not as a charitable contribution. CAWA estimates that 11% of your dues for 2014 are not deductible as a business expense because they are attributable to lobbying as is in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6033. Contributions to the Political Action Fund are not deductible as a charitable contribution or as a business expense for federal income tax purposes. For more information, consult with your accountant or tax attorney.

CAWA Annual Newsletter for 2013 (01/28/14)

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