CAWA banquet kicks off Industry Week, announcing major legislative wins by Steve Sharp Las Vegas—The California, Nevada, Arizona <strong>Auto</strong>motive Wholesalers Association again kicked off Industry Week with its annual banquet and auction. The evening event at the Venetian Hotel and Casino began with remarks <strong>from</strong> President and CEO Rodney Pierini and event sponsor Selwyn Joffe of Motorcar Steve Snyder acted as the evening’s auctioneer, raising more than $14,000 to support CAWA’s scholarship fund. <strong>Parts</strong> of America. Hailing legislative wins in both California SB 750 (BMW Key Exemption law) and Arizona’s battery recycling proposal, Pierini underscored the importance of CAWA membership and the efforts of association lobbyist Norm Plotkin. Prior to being awarded the customary red vest, outgoing Chair of Board of Directors Steve Sharp of WORLDPAC thanked the group for their continued participation and support. Sharp said, “CAWA continues to help us better understand common issues as well as specific issues that affect our industry.” He said the common voice presented to state legislators by CAWA was key to the vitality of the industry and the aftermarket in particular. CAWA took the opportunity to announce Ed Jimenez of Riebe’s <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Parts</strong> as the 2013 president. Jimenez vowed to continue efforts to support jobbers, retailers, manufacturers, and wholesale distributors in California, Nevada, and Arizona. He said the goal remains the same: provide members a forum to understand and develop communication amongst the group CAWA President and CEO Rodney Pierini hosted the association’s annual banquet at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It was announced Pierini has been retained as association president and CEO through 2015. and at the same time represent their position in the legislative process. CAWA continued to support students of the industry through funds generated by the event and the evening’s live auction. Each year CAWA provides financial support through scholarships to deserving students. This year CAWA awarded 10 scholarships to students in all three states, CAWA Director of Operations Julie Snyder said. “We must support students of our field, as they will be the leaders of our industry in years to come,” she said. Randy Buller of <strong>Parts</strong> Authority announced that President and CEO Rodney Pierini will continue in his position through 2015. Buller also offered CAWA’s thoughts to past chair of the board, Mary Davis, who CAWA used the annual banquet to present the 2013 board of directors, <strong>from</strong> l., Presenter Charlie Kirkland, Affinia Global Chassis; 2012 Chair Steve Sharp, WORLDPAC; Secretary Greg Livingston, All Trade Tools; Vice Chair Ron Aparicio, Walker Products; Chair Ed Jimenez, Riebe’s <strong>Auto</strong> <strong>Parts</strong>; CAWA President and CEO Rodney Pierini. is recovering <strong>from</strong> serious injuries sustained in a recent racing accident while competing in her vintage formula car. n Outgoing Chair of the Board Steve Sharp of WORLDPAC was awarded the customary red vest by Past Chair David Finley of Finley Industries as President and CEO Pierini looks on. Mechanical <strong>Repair</strong> Training Notes WORLDPAC Training Institute To register, call 800-888-9982 x5559 or visit www.worldpac.com/wti.html. Toyota USA <strong>Auto</strong>mobile Museum- Torrance, Calif. • Dec. 8-9-Toyota Prius Hybrid & Toyota Hybrid Drive Systems ESI Seminars Educational Seminars Institute offers repair shop training targeting professional sales, service, and business management. For more information, call 866-526-3039 or visit www.esiseminars.com. La Quinta-La Palma, Calif. • Dec. 1-Professional Business Development – Design your future <strong>Auto</strong>motive Research and Design For more information and to register, e-mail training@go2hev.com or visit www.go2hev.com. 7-8 p.m. Times are EDT. Webinars • Dec. 3-Part 2 of 3 part Series- Diagnosing Hybrid Vehicle Electric Machine (Transmission) failures • Dec. 19-Part 3 of this Series ATG Seminars For more information or to register for seminars, contact Heather Fitzgerald at 800-233-3182 ext. 325 or e-mail her at heather@atgtraining.com. Location TBD-Burbank, Calif. • Dec. 3-4-Advance Drivability Diagnostic Strategies Location TBD-Long Beach, Calif. • Dec. 5-6-Chrysler Engine Performance Location TBD-San Luis Obispo, Calif. • Dec. 17-18-Advance Drivability Diagnostic Strategies Location TBD-Santa Barbara, Calif. • Dec. 17-18-Advance Drivability Diagnostic Strategies CARQUEST Technical Institute To register, contact your local CARQUEST store or visit http://carquest.com/carquest/ proCTIclassSchedule.html CARQUEST of N. <strong>Hollywood</strong>- <strong>Hollywood</strong>, Calif. • Dec. 3-4-Body Control System Diagnosis: Lighting Systems Location TBD-Santa Barbara, Calif. • Dec. 12-13-Body Control System Diagnosis: Lighting Systems CARQUEST of Ontario-Ontario, Calif. • Dec. 12-13-Supplemental Restraint System Diagnosis & <strong>Repair</strong> Elks Lodge-Vista, Calif. • Dec. 17-18-Gasoline Direct Injection Diagnosis Location TBD-Bakersfield, Calif. • Dec. 18-New Vehicle Technologies: Coolants Location TBD-La Mesa/San Diego • Dec. 19-New Vehicle Technologies: Coolants Location TBD-Arroyo Grande, Calif. • Dec. 19-New Vehicle Technologies: Coolants Location TBD-Coachella Valley/ Palm Desert, Calif. • Jan. 23-24-Modern Misfire Diagnosis Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) University For more information call 909-461-9106 or visit www.efi101.com. EFI University-Temecula, Calif. • Dec. 10-14-Accelerated Certification Program (ACP) Hunter Engineering Training For more information or to register, call 800-448-6848 ext. 1 or visit www.hunter.com. Santa Fe Springs Training Center- Santa Fe Springs, Calif. • Dec. 17-19-Alignment Fundamentals Level I • Dec. 17-21-Combination Fundamentals Intermediate Level II • Dec. 20-21-Intermediate Alignment Level II n Page 26 December 2012 <strong>Parts</strong> & <strong>People</strong> www.partsandpeople.com
The Mirage, Las Vegas January 21-24, 2013 Connect face-to-face with the people that are driving today’s independent heavy duty aftermarket. Packed with expert presentations, seminars, pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, the HDAW Product Expo and multiple networking opportunities. Make your reservations now and prepare to build a foundation for success in your business at HDAW13. Formula for Success focus on the future Visit www.hdaw.org for details and registration information. <strong>Parts</strong> & <strong>People</strong> December 2012 Page 27
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