DECEMBER 7, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION

– Auto Industry News at a Glance

REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES

– CADA to Offer Customizable Model Privacy Notice Forms

– Sales/Use Tax Changes Effective January 1, 2011

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

– Dinner With Colorado's Republican Congressional Delegation in Washington DC

– House Democrats Announce New Chief of Staff

– Tomorrow: Legislative Policy Committee Meeting at CADA

UPCOMING SEMINARS

– Upcoming Seminars

– Using Microsoft Outlook 2003 Effectively

– Using Microsoft Outlook 2003 Effectively

– Webinar: Effectively Merchandising Your Dealership & Inventory Online

– Webinar: How to Stop Losing Service Work Due to Price Comparisons

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events

– CADA Office Holiday Hours

– 2011 Digital Marketing Strategies Conference

– NADA Convention and Expo

– Denver Auto Show

DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS

–Share Your Accomplishmens

THE AFTERFACT

–All the News That's Fit to Email!

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Regulatory Affairs information.

STATE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

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Division of the Colorado Dept.
of Revenue.

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Registration section of the
Colorado Dept. of Revenue,
Motor Vehicles Division.

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Department of Labor &
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AUTO INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE

Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.

CADA TO OFFER CUSTOMIZABLE MODEL PRIVACY NOTICE FORMS

CADA will be able to take orders in the next day or two for customized, two-part model privacy forms. The prior ‘initial privacy notice’ form that we offered here is impacted by the model privacy notice changes.  See the Nov. 16, 2010 article, Model Privacy Notice: New Agency-Provided Forms Offer Safe Harbor. 

It is strongly recommended by attorneys that dealerships utilize the FTC model fill-in forms without changes.   We will be able to offer an attorney-provided guidance summary sheet, take your customized field information, and have these forms printed for you.  If you are interested in this service, please contact lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org / 303.457.5123, and we will provide you with the order form and checklist as soon as they are finalized.  Turnaround time will be approximately 3-5 business days from order to delivery at your store. 

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SALES/USE TAX CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011

The state tax division has started to post upcoming tax changes effective January 1, 2011.  Dealerships should be on the lookout to ensure the third party tax databases are reflecting these.  There may be a time-lag between the effective date and the update of these data sources.

CLICK HERE for a listing of January 1, 2011 Sales Tax Rate Changes

Additional Home Rule changes:

Additionally there are two other changes to home rule jurisdictions of which we are aware, but have not been added to the list above yet – both are also effective January 1, 2011:

• Fort Collins city sales and use tax rates will increase from 3% to 3.85%
• A Fort Collins City Tax Increase measure was on the November 2, 2010 ballot. This measure sought to increase the city sales and use tax rates by .85% in order to help further pay for road maintenance projects, police and fire services as well as park maintenance services in the city.  It passed 60% yes, to 40% no.   Visit http://www.fcgov.com/salestax/ for more information.
• The Town of Castle Rock will have a motor vehicle sales and use tax rate increase from 3.6% to 4%.

Please check back to the state site above in advance of the January 1st effective date. 

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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:

• Tammi McCoy, Vice Pres., tammi.mccoy@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1449
• Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448

DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance

DINNER WITH COLORADO'S REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN WASHINGTON DC

Please join CADA for a very exclusive and private dinner with Colorado’s Republican caucus at the Occidental Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC at 7:00 p.m on the evening of January 4, 2011.  This private dealer-only dinner will be attended by Congressman Doug Lamborn, Congressman Mike Coffman, Congressman-Elect Scott Tipton, and Congressman-Elect Cory Gardner.  This dinner is open to all Colorado dealers and their spouses and please note that it is not a fundraiser.  This will be an excellent opportunity for dealers to spend quality time with Colorado’s Republican delegation to discuss issues of importance to Colorado’s dealer body.  CADA will cover the cost of the dinner, but all dealers must cover their own air fare and hotel accommodations.  Space is limited, so to RSVP, please contact Lauren Stadler at Lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org by Friday, December 31, 2010.

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HOUSE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE NEW CHIEF OF STAFF


DENVER – Minority Leader-elect Sal Pace of Pueblo announced this morning that Paul Weissmann of Louisville will be joining the House Democrats as their Chief of Staff.

Yes, that Paul Weissmann: former Senator, former Representative, and current Majority Leader serving with Speaker Terrance Carroll.

"I feel like we snagged the big one!" said Minority Leader Pace.  "Few folks have the breadth of experience that Paul has.  He will bring to our team his wisdom gleaned from years serving in both the House and the Senate, in both the minority and majority caucuses, and the most recent redistricting year.”

“Paul has managed the Blue Parrot restaurant in Lousiville for years, and he understands how to run government like a business, with an eye on the bottom line and balancing the budget.  He is widely respected in the Capitol and among stakeholders for his commitment to bi-partisanship.  His deep understanding of the issues and of legislative process, and his integrity and ethics make him a natural fit.  It doesn't hurt that like all good bartenders, he has a great sense of humor and an ability to listen to others.  I'm so pleased he he’ll be on our team."

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TOMORROW: LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AT CADA

The 2011 Session is slated to begin on Wednesday, January 12th and CADA’s Legislative Policy Committee is ready to get started on our legislative agenda.  If you want to be part of the discussions that will ultimatelydetermine CADA’s legislative efforts for the 2011Session, please join us on Wednesday, December 8th from 12:00pm-2:00pm at CADA.  Make your voice heard!

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Questions or Comments?  Please contact:

• Melissa Kuipers – VP of Government Relations and Communications
  melissa.kuipers@coloradodealers.org, 303.457.5115
• Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448   

USING MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2003 EFFECTIVELY

Discover little-known tips and tricks for managing your
workflow effectively!

Who should attend?
  Dealer principals, general managers and senior dealership staff

Do you have a hard time keeping up with the volume of email you receive daily? Would you like to better coordinate priorities for your management and sales teams to ensure administrative work is done quickly and efficiently, even while allowing more time for increased performance?  If so, this workshop is for you.

Laura Stack, President of the Productivity Pro, a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, will provide you with the tools to effectively increase your workflow processes.

CLICK HERE to register online!

CLICK HERE for more info.!

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USING MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2007 EFFECTIVELY

Discover little-known tips and tricks for managing your
workflow effectively!

Who should attend?
  Dealer principals, general managers and senior dealership staff

Do you have a hard time keeping up with the volume of email you receive daily? Would you like to better coordinate priorities for your management and sales teams to ensure administrative work is done quickly and efficiently, even while allowing more time for increased performance?  If so, this workshop is for you.

Laura Stack, President of the Productivity Pro, a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, will provide you with the tools to effectively increase your workflow processes.

CLICK HERE to register online!

CLICK HERE for more info.!

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TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR ANY CADA SEMINAR OR EVENT, PLEASE VISIT: www.coloradodealers.org/registration

If you have a particular area of interest or would like to suggest a training seminar topic, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123 or lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org

As car dealers our visions are always beyond the present and embedded in the future. With new car sales on the rise and crippling legislation prevented, we, as dealers can certainly see a Bright Future Ahead!

To learn more about this Future and to explore all the possibilities it can contain, be sure to attend this year’s NADA Convention and Expo in San Francisco. We have so much in store for you! To name a few things headed your way:

• New on Friday night!  A NADA welcome reception co-sponsored by JD Power and Associates
• One stop registration and housing online with immediate confirmation!
• A compact 3 day Convention that wraps up on Monday at 5:00
• New workshops by Google, Ritz Carlton and JD Powers!
• General Sessions to be held on the third level in Moscone West, eliminating the busing to Civic Auditorium
• Advance registration open right up to Friday!
• Early Bird discounted registration fees
• New ID card scanners to replace the expo cards
• Optional badge mailing to your home enabling streamlined credential pickup.

Visit www.nadaconventionandexpo.com for more details!

LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

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