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Western Association News
CAA Meeting Discusses New BAR Regulations, QC App, Counterfeit Parts
Written by Victoria Antonelli
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the California Autobody Association (CAA) Los Angeles and Orange County chapters met at Fix Auto Anaheim North in Anaheim, CA, to discuss recent confusion about OPT-OEM parts.
CAWA Receives Grant From UAF To Implement Scholarship Program
Written by Rochelle Beckel
Representing the automotive parts industry, CAWA was awarded a $25,000 grant from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to implement a scholarship for high school automotive instructors in 2019.
CAWA Installs 2019 Officers of the Board of Directors
Written by Rochelle Beckel
At the CAWA 2018 annual dinner meeting held in conjunction with Industry Week in Las Vegas, Dan Hanson, Jr. of Hanson Distributing Company was installed as the association’s 2019 Chair of the Board.
2018 Legislative Roundup: It Was a Very Good Year
Written by Ed Attanasio
There were a lot of proposed bills this year that could have either helped or hurt the collision repair industry in California.
ASA Northwest Chapters Hold Annual Lights-On Events
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
During the month of October, ASA Northwest chapters held their Annual Lights-On events across Washington in support of National Car Care Month.
CAA Complaint Leads to DOI Legal Opinion on Opt-OEM Parts
Written by Ed Attanasio
On Oct. 8, Kenneth Schnoll, general counsel and deputy commissioner of the California Department of Insurance (DOI), sent a letter to the California Autobody Association (CAA) to issue a legal opinion pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 12921.9 based on a complaint filed by the trade organization.
VECO Experts CEO Speaks at CAA East Bay September Meeting
Written by Ed Attanasio
Mark Olson of VECO Experts was the featured speaker at California Autobody Association's East Bay chapter meeting on Sept. 19 at the PPG training facility in Concord, CA.
ASA Northwest Celebrates 9th Annual Family Fun Night
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On August 23, ASA Northwest hosted its 9th Annual Family Fun Night at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA, as the Tacoma Rainers took on the Reno Aces.
New Technology, Leadership Highlight CAA's Path Into 2019
Written by Ed Attanasio
The California Autobody Association (CAA) said good-bye to its executive director, David McClune, at the beginning of the year so he could focus on his health and family after 17 years of service.
ASA Northwest Enjoys Successful 25th Annual Golf Tournament
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On August 8, ASA Northwest held its 25th Annual Golf Tournament at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA.
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ASA Northwest Spokane Chapter Participates in WACTE Conference
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On August 6, the Spokane Chapter of ASA Northwest participated in the Washington Association Career Technical Education (WACTE) Conference at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA.
CAWA Scholarship Program Awards Evolve Scan Tool to Christina Schneider
Written by Rochelle Beckel
OTC and O’Reilly Auto Parts have enhanced CAWA’s 2018 scholarship program by awarding the highest-ranking student seeking a career as an automotive technician an Evolve scan tool.
BAR Program Representative Speaks at East Bay CAA Chapter Meetings
Written by Ed Attanasio
Program Representative II Mark Guess, who works for the Field Operations and Enforcement Division at the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), made a two-part presentation to the members of the East Bay chapter of the California Autobody Association (EB-CAA) on June 16 at Back 40 Texas BBQ in Pleasant Hill, CA.
ASA Northwest Enjoys Educational Summer Retreat, Management Conference
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
ASA Northwest members gathered from June 21--24 at the Red Lion Hanford House in Richland, WA, for the association’s 2018 Semi-Annual Summer Retreat and Management Conference.