Are you ready for the - Orange County Automobile Dealers Association

SUMMER 2008
Volume 48, Issue 2
Are you ready for the
2008 OC Auto Show
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OCADA 44TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Issue
INSIDE This
9
2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
VOTE SMART 30
DEALER RIDES
4 Calendar of Events
6 President’s Message
7 New Poster Required to Recognize Changes
to FMLA
9 2008 Presidential Election—Vote Smart
13 Get to Know Your Legislator:
Senator Lou Correa
13 OCADA in the District
16 OCADA 44th Annual Golf Tournament
17 2008 Golf Winners
18 Many Thanks to Our 44th Annual OCADA Golf
Tournament Sponsors
21 Meet Your OCADA Staff
22 Be a Part of Child Passenger Safety Month
25 An Update From Capitol Hill
By Congressman John Campbell
25 OCADA Member Service Highlight
27 OCADA Welcomes Our New Dealer &
Associate Members
29 Orange County Auto Theft Task Force
30 Dealer Rides
Visit us Online!
www.OCADA.org
OC DEALER is a Publication of the
Orange County Automobile Dealers
Association
125 Baker Street East, Suite 262
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
www.ocada.org
Phone: 714-424-6090
Fax: 714-424-6094
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Board of
Directors
PRESIDENT
Matt Gunderson
Audi Mission Viejo
Infi niti of Mission Viejo
VICE PRESIDENT
Paul Lunsford
South Coast Toyota
TREASURER
Tom Winterling
Ford of Orange
Mazda of Orange
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Mark Parkinson
Tustin Buick Pontiac GMC Hummer
Tustin Nissan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Sackrison
Orange County Automobile Dealers
Association
DIRECTORS
George Heidler
Suzuki Depot
Kia Depot
Calendar of Events
September 10
Educational Seminar: Dave Anderson’s
Leadership/Management Training “How
to Stay Up in Down Times and Downto-Earth
in Up Times”
15–16 2008 NADA Washington Conference
23 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training,
Fisher and Phillips
OCADA Training Center
24 Northwood Golf Tournament
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
October 1 “First Look for Charity”
An exclusive preview of the OC Auto
Show, benefiting CHOC
Anaheim Convention Center
2–5 The OC Auto Show
Anaheim Convention Center
November 5 “Dealer Day” at the 2008 SEMA Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sossi Keuylian
Lamborghini Orange County
Commonwealth Volkswagen Audi
Tim Mullahey
Mullahey Chevrolet
John Patterson
Tustin Mazda
Huntington Beach Mazda
Douglas Spedding
Douglas Hyundai-Isuzu Santa Ana
Douglas Nissan Huntington Beach
Douglas Nissan of Orange
Douglas Hyundai Irvine
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Although many are sad to see summer
come to an end, I personally love the
fall and the beginning of a new model
year. We are so fortunate to have the Orange
County Auto Show to celebrate that excitement
with consumers in the area and our
dealerships this time of year.
This year once again, the OCADA will
sponsor the 2nd Annual First Look for
Charity, an exclusive preview of the OC
Auto Show to benefit the Children’s Hospital
of Orange County (CHOC). The event will
take place Wednesday evening, October 1st
on the auto show floor, featuring cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres, multiple areas with live
entertainment and vehicle giveaways.
The momentum is really building around
this event. CHOC has deemed it their only
all-Guild event, and they are behind it
completely. We also have many exciting local
restaurants and distributors who will be
there to serve their fine wines, samples from
their menus, and their delectable desserts.
We ask that all of our members,
dealers, and associates get behind this
event by attending with your spouses,
managers, customers, and friends. But more
Matt Gunderson
Audi Mission Viejo
Infiniti of Mission Viejo
importantly, we can unite as an industry and
support a cause that is vitally important in
our community. Make sure to mark your
calendars for October 1st. I look forward to
seeing you all at the 2nd Annual First Look
for Charity, and plan for a fantastic night!
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New Poster Required
to Recognize Changes to FMLA
In January, President Bush signed into
law the National Defense Authorization
Act for FY 2008, which amended
the Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993 (FMLA). Effective immediately, the
amendment permits an eligible employee:
1. Who is the “spouse, son, daughter,
parent, or next of kin of a covered
service member” to take up to 26 work
weeks of leave to care for a “member of
the Armed Forces, including a member
of the National Guard or Reserves,
who is undergoing medical treatment,
recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise
in outpatient status, or is otherwise on
the temporary disability retired list,
for a serious injury or illness.”
2. To take FMLA leave because of “any
qualifying exigency (as the Secretary
shall, by regulation, determine) arising
out of the fact that the spouse, or a son,
daughter, or parent of the employee is
on active duty (or has been notified of
an impending call or order to active
duty) in the Armed Forces in support
of a contingency operation.”
IMPORTANT:
Dealerships should put on display next
to the FMLA poster a new Department of
Labor poster informing employees of these
changes. Go to http://www.dol.gov/esa/
regs/compliance to download a free copy
of the FMLA Poster Insert for Military
Family Leave Amendments.
Save the Date
Charity Preview Night
Wednesday Evening, October 1, 2008
@ the Anaheim Convention Center
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2008 Presidential Election
Vote Smart
not qualify for other existing federal
programs.
Would mandate health insurance
coverage for children but not adults.
Would require employers who do not
provide employees with coverage to pay
into the national program.
Senator McCain
Opposes a national health insurance
mandate.
Supports health care tax dividends for
low-income earners, medical liability
reform, improved electronic record
keeping, expansion of HSAs, and
association health plans.
Calls for better access to imported
generic drugs.
Taxes
Senator Obama
To pay for health care, would let Bush’s
tax cuts expire for families making more
than $250,000 a year.
Would keep the death tax intact.
Proposes increasing the capital gains tax
rate to 20% for families making more
than $250,000 per year.
On Nov. 4, 2008, the nation will hold the
56th consecutive quadrennial United
States presidential election that will
select the president of the United States. The
election is coming up fast, and the two major
parties’ candidates have not yet been officially
chosen. But, after a bumpy campaign trail, two
candidates remain as the presumptive nominees
for each party: Senator Barack Obama,
the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois, for the
Democratic Party and Senator John McCain,
the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona, for the
Republican Party. This is the first time in U.S.
history that two sitting senators are up against
each other in the presidential campaign.
In order to keep dealers informed and
provide a quick rundown, OCADA would
like to share some of the information on each
candidate’s position in relation to issues of
importance to the business community
and to the automotive industry. Compiled
by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (www.
uschambermagazine.com), the following
list compares the stance of each presumptive
nominee on a few of the issues.
Energy
Senator Obama
Supports a cap-and-trade system to reduce
carbon emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.
Opposes expanded drilling in ANWR.
Would double fleetwide fuel economy
standards within 18 years with tax
credits and loan guarantees to help
automakers modernize.
Would require 25% of electricity to come
from renewable sources by 2025.
Senator McCain
Introduced a bill in 2007 to establish a
mandatory cap-and-trade system.
Opposes ANWR drilling but would
support offshore drilling if there was
local support.
Supports raising fuel economy standards
but has not specified by how much.
Health Care
Senator Obama
Would create a national health insurance
program for individuals who do not have
employer-provided health care and do
Senator McCain
Would make Bush tax cuts permanent.
Would exempt estates worth less than
$5 million from the death tax.
Opposes raising capital gains tax rate.
Trade
Senator Obama
Voted against CAFTA and extending
TPA but voted for the Oman FTA.
Calls for more environmental and labor
standards in trade agreements.
Senator McCain
Voted to extend TPA in 1997 and 2002
and supports its renewal.
Voted in favor of NAFTA and every trade
agreement negotiated under Bush.
Opposes environmental and labor
standards in trade agreements.
For more information, visit each
candidate’s website:
Senator Barack Obama
www.barackobama.com
Senator John McCain
www.johnmccain.com
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GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR:
SENATOR LOU CORREA
34th Senate District: Anaheim,
Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden
Grove, Santa Ana, Stanton and
Westminster
State Senate Committees:
Banking, Finance and Insurance, Veterans
Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on
Fiscal Oversight and Bonded Indebtedness,
Select Committee on Manufactured Homes
and Communities (Chair), Select Committee
on Orange County Infrastructure and
Technology (Chair).
Personal:
Resides in Santa Ana with his wife, Dr.
Esther Reynoso Correa, and four children,
Alex, Andres, Adan and Emilia.
Quote:
“As elected officials, we must remember
that our actions and decisions are answerable
to our constituents.”
Biography:
Senator Lou Correa was elected to the
Orange County Board of Supervisors in
2004 and elected to the California State
Senate in 2006. Lou served as a California
State Assembly member from 1998 through
2004 and chaired a number of committees
including the Public Employees Retirement
and Social Security, Business and Professions.
In recognition for his active involvement in
the community, Lou has been presented with
numerous “Legislator of the Year” awards
from organizations all over California,
including the Boys and Girls Club and the
Crime Victims United of California.
As a graduate of Anaheim High School,
California State University, Fullerton, and
the University of California, Los Angeles, Lou
has committed to ensuring higher education
options are available and affordable to all
Californians. In addition, he has served
on the California Small Business Board,
the Orange County Boy Scouts, and the
board of the Coalition of Orange County
Community Clinics, dedicated to building
and strengthening a community-wide
system of comprehensive, high quality,
accessible and affordable health care.
What Dealers Say:
“Lou’s experience in the Assembly,
Orange County Board of Supervisors and
the Senate is a great asset when things need
to get done.”
– Don Crevier, Crevier BMW Mini
“Lou was extremely helpful to the
Dealers in Garden Grove by finding a true
win-win solution on a tough issue.”
– Ray Daniels, Toyota Place
District Office Contact
Information:
Address:
2323 N. Broadway, Ste. 245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 558-4400
Email: Senator.Correa@senate.ca.gov
Website: http://www.senate.ca.gov/correa
in the District
John Sackrison; Diane Harckey, soon to
be Assemblywoman for District 73; Mitch
Allen, Allen Cadillac GMC Truck Hyundai,
at Diane’s fundraiser in Dana Point.
John Sackrison; Assemblyman Mike
Duvall, District 72; Tim Mullahey, Mullahey
Chevrolet at the OCADA office.
John Patterson, Huntington Beach and
Tustin Mazda; Senator Tom Harman, 35th
District; John Sackrison at Tustin Mazda.
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Save the Date
for the 18 th Annual
Northwood University
Scholarship Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
26772 Avery Parkway
Mission Viejo
Net proceeds from the tournament will support students enrolled in the Northwood University-
Cerritos College Automotive Marketing and Management Program.
Northwood University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless
of race, gender, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
The University also is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
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OCADA 44 th Annual
Golf Tournament
This year’s tournament turned out to be the best ever. Players and guests enjoyed a
beautiful day of golf on the Mesa Verde Golf Course, while enjoying the many exciting
bars, activities and contests on the holes provided by the sponsors. This year’s
winning scramble team was from Crevier BMW with a score of 55.
The evening festivities continued with dinner, awards and over $10,000 in raffle prizes
given away. OCADA Executive Director, John Sackrison demonstrated his gratitude to the
many dealer and associate members who participate and sponsor this great event. Back
by popular demand, Golf Chairman Al Parajeckas kept the crowd going as he announced
the tournament winners, gave away raffle and cash prizes, and even was giving away Steve
Coleman’s Helicopter Drop winnings. It was a great day had by all!
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2008 Golf
Winners
Scramble
4th Place ........................................................60
Call Source Team
Brian Decker, Ben Goleman, Brock Palmer, Jeff Weber
3rd Place .......................................................59
Cartel Insurance Team
Brian Ferrera, Paul Kane, Brian Murphy, Larry Stone
2nd Place .......................................................55
M.Park Maintenance Team
Harrel Robinson, Willie Gault
Charles Sargant, Tony
1st Place .......................................55 Card-off
Creview BMW Team
George Bouckathen, Steve Coleman, Mike Lake, Steve
Parajeckas, Al Parajeckas
Individual Associate Flight
Net
2nd—Pete Shaver ..................................................... 74
1st—Bob Hurt, Wells Fargo .......................................68
Gross
2nd—Dan Duir, Parke-Guptill& Company, LLP .......89
1st—Bill Rehwald, Parke-Guptill & Company, LLP .... 87
Individual Dealer Flight
Net
1st—Bill Demarest, Delillo Chevrolet .......................71
Gross
1st—Jerry Wright, Delillo Chevrolet..........................84
Longest Drive Dealer
Dave Anton, Audi Mission Viejo
Longest Drive Associate / Guest
Jenny Jia, Superior Automotive Group
Straightest Drive Dealer
Dan Comouche, Newport Auto
Straightest Drive Associate / Guest
David Meek, Anaheim Convention Center
Honest Duffer Award
Kristin Buie, Zurich
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Many Thanks to Our
44 th Annual OCADA Golf Tournament Sponsors
Dinner Sponsor
Cocktail Reception & Lawn Bowling
Sponsor & $50K Hole in One
Golf Cart Sponsor
Luncheon on the Green Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Breakfast & Driving Range Sponsor
Helicopter Drop Sponsor
Sports Massage Sponsor
Sports Bar, $10k Hole in One & Hit the
Green Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver and Golden Tee Sponsor Mojito and Cigar Bar Sponsor Tiki Bar Sponsor
And many other sponsors…
Nissan Hole in One Sponsor
Nissan North America
Longest Drive/Tee Sponsor
CMCDA Form Source
Goodie Bag Sponsor
Daily Pilot
Sunscreen Sponsor
Premier Performance
$25K Hole in One Sponsor
Cornerstone
Straightest Drive Sponsor
Bank of the West
Golden Tee Sponsors
Black Book Online
Tega Technologies
Corporate Computer Services
DealerSocket
Silver Sponsors
Motor Trend Auto Shows
Wachovia Dealer Services
Bank of America
Comerica Bank
Pick a Pin Contest Sponsor
Michael L. Cox & Associates
Green Sponsors
US Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP
Celly Services Inc.
Tee Sponsors
CVR – Computerized Vehicle
Registration
M. Park Maintenance
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MEET YOUR
OCADA STAFF
Can you tell which of
these applicants is a
convicted felon
Jani Hernandez
OCADA is excited to announce that
Jani Hernandez was promoted to the
newly created position, Dealer Relations
Coordinator. Jani will be out in the field,
visiting your dealerships to make sure
you have all of the latest information on
OCADA’s events and services. But more
importantly, she will be soliciting your
feedback so as an association we are on top of what the membership’s
current needs are. Jani is a true people person who really enjoys going
out and meeting with our members, helping them get the most out
of their membership with OCADA. She has lived in Orange County
her entire life and is married with two daughters. If you would like
to contact Jani, her mobile is 714-369-4032.
Sean Taylor
Sean Taylor was promoted to the Member
Services Manager for OCADA. Sean has
been with the association since 2005.
He previously managed the Sales and
Marketing University and helped create
the OC Auto Careers Department. Sean
is dedicated to helping each Orange
County dealership get the most value
out of their membership with OCADA. Sean’s background includes
5 years as a General Manager for a sub-prime auto finance company
and 4 years as a call center manager. He has a degree from the UCI
and lives in Irvine with his daughter.
We can.
Providing:
Background Investigations
Drug Screening
Employee Hotline
On-Line Applications – E-App
E-Verify Employment Authorization
Full Service HR Services to Auto Dealers for Over a Decade
Red Flag Solutions
For Information, Contact:
(800) 716-7773
Stuart Barlow • Ext 105
[sbarlow@erelations.com]
Bryon Bowlby • Ext 107
[bbowlby@erelations.com]
Employee Relations, Inc.
www.erelations.com
Proud Member of the Orange County
Automobile Dealers Association
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Be a Part of
Child Passenger Safety Month
As a community service, NADA encourages
dealers to participate in Child
Passenger Safety month in September
by hosting child safety seat inspection
events at their stores or by serving as a
valuable community resource for important
safety information on the topic.
Dealers have inspected more than
one million seats, and found nine out of
10 seats either improperly installed or in
need of replacement since the campaign
began in 2003.
What is Boost for Safety
Boost for Safety is the name of this year’s
national campaign sponsored by NADA—in
partnership with the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)—to educate
dealers, parents
and children on
the importance
of using booster
seats and to help
ensure that children are
riding safely in automobiles. Although some
manufacturers have had booster seat programs
in the past, the Boost for Safety campaign is
the first time that all franchised dealers will
have the opportunity to be involved in a
national education program about correctly
restraining child passengers.
Why Should I Get Involved
There are so many reasons for getting
involved in this nationally supported
promotion. You can raise awareness in
your community of an important issue
that affects most if not all of us. Helping
protect the safety of children is something
that everyone can appreciate. If you hold
a safety day event at your dealership, you
can increase foot traffic to your showroom
and generate goodwill with families from
your community.
Generating Local Press
Coverage
Peacock PR, the PR agency retained
by OCADA, will be helping generate
favorable press coverage of OCADA member
dealers’ safety efforts during the month
of September. The agency will be making
sure Orange County journalists know
about OCADA dealership participation in
the Boost for Safety campaign to increase
awareness of your community involvement
and drive traffic to your dealership. They
will also invite print and broadcast
journalists to attend CPS safety day events
and will send event day photos to the media
for post event coverage.
How Can I Participate
There are a number of things your
dealership can do to be a part of the
program—everything from having safety
materials available on the showroom floor,
to training your staff on CPS, to having a
CPS safety day and installing community
members’ car seats properly. If you don’t
have a CPS trained staff member on board,
you can partner with a CPS technician
from your area to host the event at your
dealership. At the very least, you’ll want to
have materials handy to help answer child
passenger safety questions.
It is very easy to get support materials
from NADA. Just go to the Child Passenger
Safety section of the NADA website (www.
nada.org/boostforsafety). There you will find
a Dealer Toolkit that you can download and
other useful information. The Toolkit has
step-by-step instructions on planning and
hosting seat inspection events.
There’s also a link on the page where
you can order free consumer handouts.
If you don’t have Internet access you can
contact Kara Thorp at NADA, (703) 760-7562,
kthorp@nada.org.
Dealers can also purchase DVD copies of
the NADA sponsored Seymore’s playhouse
episode on “Car and Pedestrian Safety” at
special prices for distribution to parents
and caregivers during child seat inspection
events, for playback in dealership waiting
areas or as give-aways during test-drive
promotions. To order the DVDs, visit
www.safety4kids.com/nada, e-mail nada@
safety4kids.com or call (203) 388-2111.
For more information on hosting an event or
how you can participate in CPS month, contact
Cristin Collings at OCADA (714) 424-6090 or email
ccollings@ocada.org.
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AN UPDATE FROM CAPITOL HILL
BY: CONGRESSMAN JOHN CAMPBELL
Congressman Campbell’s
Energy Agenda
The price of gas has indeed been going up in the U.S. and other
countries around the world, especially since the start of 2007.
People across the United States are getting pummeled at the
gas pump, and they’re looking to Washington for solutions. Unfortunately,
Congress has failed to provide solutions and continues to
allow Americans to foot the bill. We have yet to see a commonsense
plan to bringing down gas prices, and since the start of the 110th
Congress began in January 2007, the cost of gas has risen by almost
two dollars, and there is no relief in sight. The point here is that we
need an energy plan to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and petroleum
in general. We also need to embark on a mission to increase
supply, development and distribution of the many alternatives to oil
and gas that exist today.
To alleviate some of the strain caused by the current high gas prices,
I will soon be introducing a bill to allow individuals to deduct the
full price of gasoline they use for commuting to/from work. We are all
aware of the record high fuel prices and I have been hearing from my
constituents about the impact these prices are having on their ability
to go to work. This bill would help relieve some of their pain. In short,
it would add a new line-item deduction on federal tax returns in order
for commuters to get the break. This would apply to both itemizers
and those that take the standard deduction. While this may only be
a band-aid approach to our overall energy situation, hard-working
Americans are bleeding from their wallets and need some relief. This
is just a start to relieving the pain caused by the high gas prices.
There are many out there saying we need to do just one thing to
solve this issue, yet we need a combination of things. Drilling alone will
not do it and we certainly cannot sue our way to energy independence.
Below I have laid out three pillars of a sound and reachable goal for
energy policy in the United States.
ENERGY AGENDA - Continued on pg 26
OCADA Member Service Highlight
Video and Audio Training Library
Sales Management
Used Vehicles
Dealerships are always looking for
the best and most cost efficient
ways to keep their staff trained
and up-to-date on everything that is
happening in the automotive industry.
The OCADA Video and Audio Training
Library is a great opportunity to bring
the Top NADA Convention Training Programs
to your staff without ever leaving
the dealership. Best of all, this free service
is available only to OCADA members.
The OCADA Lending Library provides
educational and motivational videos,
DVDs and audio CDs from the 2002 to
2008 NADA National Conventions. These
training materials cover nearly every subject
matter a dealer could need:
Dealership Management
Finance & Insurance
Fixed Operations/Service
Human Resources
Leadership
Succession Planning
Technology
Sales Training
Business Development
Incoming Calls
Internet Sales
To order videos, DVDs or audio CDs,
simply go to OCADA.org and select
Education/Lending Library. You can access
the entire 2008 Catalogue for detailed
descriptions on each of the training
seminars. Simply click on the item you
want and fill out the online form with your
selections. Upon receipt of your request,
the materials will be mailed to you, along
with a self-addressed, stamped envelope
for easy return to the OCADA office. All
items can be kept for up to two weeks.
If you have any questions regarding the
OCADA Lending Library, please contact
Sean Taylor at 714-424-6090.
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ENERGY AGENDA - Continued
In order to combat the scarcity of energy
resources, American made energy must be
expanded in an environmentally-safe way.
This can be done through high tech and
advanced exploration of oil reserves, natural
gas, and coal, as well as implementing
innovative fuel technologies. Congress
must support policies that reduce American
dependence on foreign sources of energy,
especially those in troubled areas of the
globe. This is not so far fetched as it might
sound; we can achieve this by increasing
environmentally-safe production of oil and
natural gas in areas such as the arctic coastal
plains and in deep ocean energy resources.
Furthermore, Congress should open up
the ability for exploration in ANWR, deep
coastal waters, and reduce the barriers
for exploration and the refinement of oil.
Additionally, Congress should no longer
hinder the development of unconventional
fuels through the spirit of entrepreneurism.
Increasing the availability of environmentally
responsible development of conventional and
unconventional domestic oil and natural
gas production by reducing barriers that
discourage growth should be priority number
one. Experts estimate that the nation has
a two trillion barrel shale oil resource, 80
percent of which occurs on governmentowned
land in the West. If these estimates are
accurate, it is enough to supply all of America’s
needs for over two centuries.
But this is not enough, we should
also be promoting new, clean and reliable
sources of energy like advanced nuclear
and next generation coal. Nuclear energy
has proven itself as a safe, carbon-free and
environmentally friendly alternative. In
fact, many European nations derive their
energy from nuclear based technologies.
France relies on it for nearly 80 percent of its
electricity needs, compared to just 19 percent
in America. This is able to occur by providing
production and investment tax credits for
all new base-load electricity projects such
as advanced nuclear power and clean coal.
The encouragement of the development of all
forms of alternative energy including, nuclear,
ethanol, methanol, bio-fuels, and liquid coal
technology, is paramount to success.
We should not be discouraging American
energy in any manner. American energy
production is currently handcuffed by
unwieldy regulations that subsequently
drive the cost of energy up. Moreover,
the exceeding high tariffs on ethanol and
imported sugar should be removed and the
distribution of alternative fuels and the
production of alternative energy cars should
be encouraged.
The third pillar of my policy is an
increased emphasis on efficiency. America
should support technologies to help increase
energy efficiency in all sectors of the American
economy, including removing bureaucratic
regulatory barriers that prevent businesses
from upgrading their facilities with newer,
more efficient energy technologies. In addition
to making any home energy upgrades that
improve efficiency tax deductable.
America has a tough path ahead, but
I am confident that with a plan that is
comprehensive in nature, a solution can be
successfully reached. The plan I have just
laid out focuses on three pillars: increase
domestic production of oil/gas, encourage the
development of alternative energy sources,
and encourage greater efficiency.
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Welcomes
Our New Dealer &
Associate Members
Welcome to our New Dealer Members:
Buena Park Nissan
Contact Greg Brown at 714-739-0800
Planet Acura, Buena Park
Contact Eddie Prosser at 562-869-1111
Surf City Nissan, Huntington Beach
Contact Steve Nicholson at 714-842-6666
Welcome to our New Associate Members:
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Westates Automotive Promotions
Westates Automotive Promotions provides printed advertisements and promotional items for automobile
dealerships. Westates is a commercial printer, mailing house, and provides mailing list services and graphic
design. Contact Douglas Pohl at 714-523-7600.
DME Automotive
DME Automotive provides sales and service solutions from new customer acquisition to renewal, using print,
email, telephone, interactive voice messaging, personalized URL’s and web, video, etc. Contact Dan Beres at
949-246-3052 or email dberes@dmeautomotive.com.
Auto Trader Publishing
Auto Trader Publishing is an automotive publication for both dealers and private sellers. Auto Trader offers
advertising opportunities in many different publications, including the new Auto Trader Green Book. Contact
Ernie Barela at 949-261-9678 or email ernesto.barela@autotraderpub.com.
Orange Coast Magazine.
Articles include in-depth investigative pieces (local politics, crime, social trends), consumer guides, a calendar
of events, local personality profiles, coverage of community activities and issues, travel, entertainment,
fashion, local business news, and occasional fiction. Contact Elyse Sarris at 949-862-0133 or email esarris@
orangecoastmagazine.com.
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Orange County
Auto Theft Task Force
On May 28, the OCADA proudly sponsored the Annual
Orange County Auto Theft Taskforce Officer
of the Year Awards. The event recognizes police
officers with the most stolen vehicle recoveries from each
city culminating with awards for the top 5 officers in the
county. Combined, this task force of officers recovered 285
vehicles in 2007, valued at over $2.4 million.
This year’s recipients were:
Officer Kevin Flanagan, Anaheim P.D.
Officer Gregory Stys, Santa Ana P.D.
Officer Shawn Randall, Huntington Beach P.D.
Deputy Peter Mach, OC Sheriff Dept.
Officer Kha Boa, Costa Mesa P.D.
In addition to sponsoring the event, OCADA
presented charitable contributions to the top five officers’
favorite charities.
OCADA Executive Director John Sackrison and OCADA Board Member Sossi Keuylian
congratulate the top awarded officers.
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Dealer Rides
Matthew Moloci’s
1965 Convertible Stingray Corvette
GROWING UP IN DETROIT AS A YOUNG BOY, MATTHEW
MOLOCI DREAMED OF ONE DAY OWNING AND DRIVING
A CONVERTIBLE CORVETTE. AS A KID THEY WOULD
watch them cruise on the street and he could not wait for
his day. Matt’s love for cars led him to his profession as a
new car dealer.
While at his Acura dealership, Matt came across a
customer referral with a unique trade-in, his childhood
dream car. It was a classic, a 1965 Stingray Corvette,
convertible. The customer was looking at an Acura RL.
Matt took one look at the car and new this was a deal to
be made.
The Corvette was equipped with the style of 1965, with
the spinner wheels, trunk rack and a side exhaust. As a
car enthusiast, Matt took one look at this classic and new
this new investment was going to need some “TLC,” but
overall is was in decent shape.
The Corvette took Matt back to his High School days
of fixing up old cars. Little did he know, once he started to
work on it, what an investment this project would be. Now
Matt can claim to be an avid ebay collector car “search for
parts” guru. The 1965 Stingray now has received the “TLC”
it took to get it back in top condition.
Matt enjoys his 1965 Stingray; he even drives it to work
once or twice a week. To check out this “Dealer Ride,”
you can see Matt and his corvette at Cars & Coffee every
Saturday morning at 7:00am in Irvine.
If you have a special car you would like featured in “Dealer
Rides,” please contact Cristin Collings at OCADA (714) 424-6090.
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