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OCTOBER 6, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– CARS / Cash For Clunkers - Title Branding For The Clunker Trade Ins
– Reminder: State Mandatory Furlough Day This Friday
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Legislative Policy Committee Leaders Pass the Torch
– Be A Part of CADA's Grassroots Efforts!
– Please Save the Date For These Future Fundraisers at CADA!
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
– Dealer Management System (DMS) Training
– Designated Risk Management Seminar: The Key To Cuttings Costs is Controlling Losses
– CADA Regional Member Briefings!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– Colorado Legislator Meetings
– CADA Regional Member Briefings
– MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
– NADA Convention and Exposition
– Denver Auto Show
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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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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John Schenden, Pro-Chrysler Jeep dealer, on life in the car business after CARS
FOX Business.com, October 5
Local dealer on FOX Business – State of the auto retail business
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AUTOMOTIVE 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.
CARS / CASH FOR CLUNKERS - TITLE BRANDING FOR THE CLUNKER TRADE INS
Now that the CARs program is officially over (all payments were to be made by September 30th, and all trade-in were to be disabled within seven days of receiving reimbursement), dealers should ensure that the state of Colorado is notified of all of the junked cars so those titles can be updated accordingly.
Dealerships should supply the state with a photo copy of the title stamped “Junk Automobile, CARS.gov", front and back. Copies should be mailed to:
Colorado Department of Revenue
DMV - Titles Section
Denver, CO 80261-0016
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REMINDER - STATE MANDATORY FURLOUGH DAY THIS FRIDAY
A reminder that the state Auto Industry Division of the Department of Revenue (as well as other state offices) will be closed this Friday as a mandatory furlough day. Governor Ritter announced these furlough days due to state budget woes:
September 8, 2009
October 9, 2009
November 27, 2009
December 31, 2009
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
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
 
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE LEADERS PASS THE TORCH
After two years of tremendous success under their leadership of CADA’s Legislative Policy Committee (LPC), Matt Tynan and Don Hicks transitioned out of their positions at an appreciation dinner held by CADA at Root Down last Thursday night. Joined by their spouses, multiple dealers and CADA staff, Matt and Don graciously spoke about their work and accomplishments. Matt and Don were honored with beautiful awards hand-carved in the symbol of victory to commemorate their commitment and success. As of last week’s dinner, Ben Faricy and Todd Bondy will take over as the co-chairs of the LPC. We are excited for their leadership as we prepare for the 2010 Legislative Session. Big THANK YOU to Matt Tynan and Don Hicks for your commitment, meaningful contributions, and amazing dedication to CADA over the last 2 years.
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BE A PART OF CADA'S GRASSROOTS EFFORTS!
In large part, CADA’s legislative success is due to the active and meaningful participation of our member dealers in grassroots activism. We are in the process of scheduling 30 meetings across Colorado between now and when the General Assembly convenes for the 2010 Session on January 13th. To see a current list of the meetings we have confirmed, please click here and RSVP to Lauren Stadler at lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org if you plan to attend. We can’t wait to see you at these very important and educational meetings!
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE FUTURE FUNDRAISERS AT CADA!
Thursday, October 29th, Josh Penry for Governor (R-Grand Junction) (**Ladies Only** 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, November 5th, Scott McInnis for Governor (R-Grand Junction) (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 18th, Rep. Joe Rice (D-Littleton) (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
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Questions or Comments? Please contact:
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Reynolds & Reynolds:Dealer Management System (DMS) Training
Presented by: Ellie Dilbeck (Ranes), former R&R employee |
Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 2009
8:00am to Noon
Breakfast included
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William D. Barrow Building
(CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722
Click here for registration and information! |
Designated Risk Management Seminar: The Key To Cutting Insurance Costs is Controlling Losses
By Federated Insurance |
November 9-11, 2009
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Click here for more information! |
Employment Law WEBINAR:
Reducing Lawsuit Risks of Terminations and Staff Reductions
By Todd Fredrickson, top Denver employment attorney, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time |
Session was completed June 18, 2009
Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on June 18th
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CADA Virtual Seminar: Employer Requirements for New COBRA Subsidy
Speaker: Penny Wofford, Ford & Harrison LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time
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Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
Session was completed April 7, 2009
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on April 7th
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Legislator Meeting
Representative Diane Primavera |
Thursday, October 8, 2009
8:00 a.m., Breakfast |
The Egg and I, 799 US Hwy 287, Broomfield, 80020
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
Senator Shawn Mitchell
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
10:00 a.m., Coffee
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Paradise Bakery & Café, One West Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield, 80021
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
House Minority Leader Mike May
*Key Meeting*
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
6:00 p.m., Dinner
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Trappers Chophouse
(inside Holiday Inn)
19308 E. Cottonwood Dr., Parker, 80138
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
Senator Mark Scheffel
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Monday, October 19, 2009
7:30 a.m., Breakfast |
Le Peep, 4765 Front Street,
Castle Rock, 80104
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
Representative Lois Court
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Monday, October 19, 2009
9:30 a.m., Coffee |
Starbucks inside Barnes & Noble, 960 S. Colorado Blvd, Glendale, 80246
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
Representative Daniel Kagan |
Monday, October 19, 2009
12:30 p.m., Lunch |
Pete’s University Café, 2345 East Evans Avenue, 80210
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
Legislator Meeting
Senate President Brandon Shaffer
*Key Meeting* |
Monday, October 19, 2009
6:00 p.m., Dinner |
TBD
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend!! |
CADA Regional Member Briefings
- FULL LIST of location dates and times |
Eleven meetings for dealers across Colorado |
For more information www.coloradodealers.org/regionals
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
* Please note different RSVP
for Colorado Springs and
Pueblo meetings. |
MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
Denver |
Tuesday, Dec. 1
11 a.m.- Lunch Meeting (General Session)
Plan to arrive by 10:45 a.m. |
JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
Denver 80206
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
Complimentary valet parking
CLICK HERE to register online! |
| NADA Convention & Exposition |
Feb. 13-15, 2010 |
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL
CLICK HERE for more information from the official website. |
Denver Auto Show
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
thru
Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
CLICK HERE for more information. |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE! |
August 23, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
THE AFTERFACT
- Chrysler refines product, business plan
The Detroit News, September 25
The board of Chrysler Group LLC will meet in Auburn Hills today to go over details of the five-year product and businessplan that will be presented to the U.S. government next week and made public in mid-November.
- Chrysler to ship 400 Ohio plant jobs to Michigan
Detroit Free Press, September 29
Chrysler Group LLC plans to offer about 400 jobs in metro Detroit to workers from its Twinsburg, Ohio, stamping plant, while the automaker prepares to freshen its slow-selling midsize sedans -- a move that could temporarily extend jobs of about 1,300 workers at the Sterling Heights assembly plant.
- Sept. sales likely to approach '09 low
Detroit Free Press, September 29
Sales of cars and trucks in September likely dropped to nearly the lowest point of the year after a surge in sales during July and August caused by the federal cash-for-clunkers incentive program.
- Gore-Backed Car Firm Gets Large U.S. Loan
The Wall Street Journal, September 25
A tiny car company backed by former Vice President Al Gore has just gotten a $529 million U.S. government loan to help build a hybrid sports car in Finland that will sell for about $89,000.
- Toyota Plans Smaller Cars for Chinese Market
The Wall Street Journal, September 30
Toyota Motor Corp., which has been hurt in China by a failure to anticipate the demand for affordable, no-frills cars, said it plans to increase the proportion of smaller cars it sells in the country.
- Get the grime off your car in just 10 minutes
The Detroit News, September 24
In just 10 minutes you can lose the grime and gain the shine.
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