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CAWA Connections (12/02/13)

CAWA Members Tell of Saving Significant Workers Comp Premium Dollars

This year and next, our primary workers compensation carrier, Preferred Insurance Company in San Diego will be deep discounting premiums for CAWA members.  Hear what one of our members is saying about his premium and the savings associated with it. "It is no secret that CAWA is in business to protect our industry and bottom line. The team at Armstrong & Associates played a major role in meeting those goals for our business by providing a top A rated workers comp carrier and saved us thousands of dollars! I am supporting CAWA and saving money, it doesn't get any better than that" (Scott Nassif, owner, NAPA Auto Parts, Apple Valley). Should you be interested in learning how you can save premium dollars contact Glen Dailey of Armstrong & Associates at [email protected] or  800.632.2777.

Telematics Will be Front and Center at the CAWA Co-Sponsored Industry Summit
CAWA is co-sponsoring, along with other aftermarket associations, the fifth annual Industry Summit on February 8, 2014 in Sacramento (Embassy Suites). Contemporary industry issues will be discussed among all levels of the chain of distribution. A particular subject matter will be telematics. The purpose of this two hour seminar will be to provide Summit attendees with a basic understanding of the technical features of telematics, how it can be applied within the aftermarket industry and the opportunities of its use by aftermarket companies in building customer relationships and increasing supply chain efficiencies. For more information on the Summit, contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or  800.332.2292.
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Right to Repair Reconciliation Measure

See the enclosed (click here) press release from our national partner, AAIA. They are currently, along with CARE, working on a national memorandum of understanding with car manufacturers that will mirror what has passed in Massachusetts. Stand by for further details or contact our Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer Zins at [email protected] or  916.871.0603 .

Does Your Family Business Have a Succession Plan?
See the enclosed article (click here). For more information regarding succession planning contact our insurance partner, Federated Insurance Company, Mike Russell at [email protected] or  602.375.7138 . 
2013 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 53% of your dues for 2013 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.
Plan to Attend CAWA Leadership Meeting  in the Napa Valley Wine Country
CAWA will be holding its first series of leadership meetings on February 6-7, 2014 in Napa at the Meritage Resort & Spa (themeritageresort.com). Guest speakers will present on a variety of industry issues and AAIA's President & CEO, Kathleen Schmatz will address the leadership. All members are invited. Not only will you receive up to date information on western states issues but national issues affecting the industry, as well. To  top it off, there will be wine tours and a reception and dinner in a Napa Valley wine cave (sponsored by Doug Stanley of Levin's Auto Supply, LLC). For further information, contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or  800.332.2292 . 
For Prospective CAWA Members - Listen Up
You have been receiving editions of this electronic newsletter to show you the value that CAWA brings to your business and the automotive aftermarket out west. To continue receiving these communications, we ask that you join CAWA in 2014. Enclosed is a membership application (click here) and we do hope that you have seen the value we offer and will become a part of our family this coming year. To find out more about membership and what we do, visit www.cawa.org and contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or  800.332.2292 .

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