The San Diego chapter of the California Autobody Association (CAA) will hold their first meeting for 2012 on Tuesday, January 24 at Tom Ham's Lighthouse at 7 p.m.
The California Autobody Association’s (CAA) incoming President for 2012, Dave Picton of G & R Body Shop, Sacramento, will be presenting Dale Delmege of Chelsea Group, Inc., and DD Partners, Inc., with an honorary lifetime membership award in recognition for his dedication to the industry, the CAA, and members. Dale has donated countless hours educating CAA chapters and their members with his thought provoking presentations.
Dale is a founder and past director of the National Auto Body Council, and also a founder, past director and chairman of the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association. He was Chairman of CIC for 1999 and 2000, and was subsequently elected to the Collision Industry Hall of Eagles. In 2001 the Society of Collision Repair Specialists named Delmege a lifetime member, one of only two lifetime members who is not a shop owner.
The chapter will also be swearing-in new 2012 officers and conduct a round table discussion about industry related issues and new 2012 California laws.
Meet and Greet starts at 6:30pm, meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm.
Please RSVP before January 20 by contacting Hop Sanchez at 760-727-2392.










