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- On Earth Day, Make a Promise
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'Fix' is the Equivalent of
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From CADA President
Tim Jackson:
With all the
Capitol talk about global warming climate change, greenhouse gases and
emissions in Washington, DC and in Denver, * * * * * * *
RALLY TARGETS
GREENHOUSE GASES
“Gov. Ritter asked to set standards for
less pollution,” Rocky Mountain
News,
A newly formed environmental coalition converged west of the state Capitol on Sunday to call on Gov. Bill Ritter to join other states in embracing standards limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Organized to capitalize upon Earth Day, members of the Colorado Climate Action Network praised Ritter's environmental record but said he could do more to fight global warming.
CLICK HERE to read the entire article.
* * * * * * * The Denver Post, April 22, 2007
Today, Earth Day 2007, we have announced a new coalition of conservation, sportsmen, agriculture and business groups to push for bold and dramatic action, right here in Colorado, to stem the tide of global warming. The Colorado Climate Action Network will work with scientists, policymakers and others to craft and implement a Colorado-specific strategy on climate change.
The science is clear that immediate action to reduce pollution will have a big impact. By taking protective action now, we can stabilize worldwide global warming pollution in the atmosphere at nearly twice pre-industrial levels by 2050. This is the critical threshold scientists are warning we must not cross to avoid potentially irreversible effects, such as the melting of major ice sheets and dramatic rise in sea levels.
To put it simply, what we do now matters. CLICK HERE to read the entire article. * * * * * * * 41 'FIX' IS THE EQUIVALENT OF A POLL TAX Rocky Mountain News, April 23, 2007
Talk about hedging your bets.
The folks who brought Colorado Amendment 41 have filed an initiative for the November ballot that purports to fix the many flaws in that measure . . . but the initiative is a mess, too.
The Article XXIX Coalition, a group bankrolled by former state school board member Jared Polis, is sponsoring the initiative. Polis also funded the 41 campaign.
This year's model would, among other things, impose a $50 annual tax on registered lobbyists. The ostensible purpose of the tax is to pay for the ethics commission that Amendment 41 also authorized. CLICK HERE to read the entire article. CADA forwards news articles and opinion columns of interest through Open Road to inform members of current events. These in no way reflect the views, opinions, and/or positions of CADA or its member dealers. They are sent for informational and educational purposes only.
What has become
so frequent and consistent in recent history was yet attempted again—
An unpopular move, which Weissmann has made his signature issue over the past three years, has become an annual tradition within each legislative session. Four attempts two years ago, two attempts last year, and another two attempts this year have all led many within the industry to question the motivation behind the consistent and impassioned move.
Fortunately, we were able to anticipate this and organize opposition prior to its introduction. With a host of new freshman legislators, it was imperative that CADA convey our strongly-held beliefs and position regarding Sunday sales. We emphasized our position in three main sections.
DEALER Q&A:
OFF-SITE PERMITS REQUIRED WHEN SALES ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE; QUESTION: We will have cars on display at an upcoming local event—no salespersons will be present, the cars are simply for display only. Do we need to obtain an off-site permit? Additionally, for future reference, what about shopping malls (again, no sales activity will be taking place)? Also, is there a time limit on such displays?
Regulation 12-6-102 (16). A motor vehicle dealer or used motor vehicle dealer shall obtain an off-premise permit to offer and sell motor vehicles away from his licensed place of business.
CLICK HERE to obtain copies of
the off-site permit application, as well as other
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If you have additional questions on any legal or regulatory topics, please contact either Tammi McCoy or Tim Jackson:
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.
PRIVACY, SAFEGUARDS, AND COMPLIANCE HOT TOPICS
LAST CHANCE! Sessions are THIS WEEK! CADA has arranged to bring to you an industry compliance expert to review several key “hot topic” areas of dealer compliance, including the following:
CLICK HERE to view the April 6, 2007, *Special Edition* of Open Road for full details on this seminar.
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CONTROLLING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COSTS 
The key to lower workers’ compensation costs is an “effective” safety and loss prevention program. Workers’ Compensation is often your dealership’s second leading employment related expense! This May, CADA, Wells Fargo Insurance Services (formerly Acordia), and Pinnacol Assurance will present a safety seminar on Five Ways to Reduce Your Dealership Workers’ Compensation Costs.
Plan to attend this seminar and learn FIVE proven methods of reducing your cost. Members who earn the certification will be eligible for a discount on their premium but more importantly, it demonstrates your commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of your employees. Attendees will also learn about the following:
This seminar will be
presented by Dave Campbell, Wells Fargo Insurance Services
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SECRETS TO CREATING A SUPER CONTROLLER Are you providing your dealer and managers with the reports they really need to make more money? Do you know what reports are crucial to monitoring your dealership and increasing profits? In this dynamic half-day seminar, noted speaker, former super controller and consultant Sandi Jerome will give you the essential tools and information you need to answer these questions with a resounding yes!
Become a super controller and drive your dealership’s bottom line!
This is a must-attend event for general managers, office managers and CFOs who need to move from everyday “bean counting” methods to mastering super controller techniques that increase efficiencies, save time and drive profits.
In today’s competitive market, it’s critical that dealers have a “super controller” who’s focused on two things: maximizing profits and helping others streamline their processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn essential super controller secrets from Sandi Jerome, a sought-after speaker, former super controller, consultant and recognized expert in dealership internal controls.
Due to space constraints, this seminar is limited to the first 48 registrants. Sign up today!
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