ARA 67th Annual Convention and Exposition – Austin, Texas

 

 

Join CAR and the ARA for the year’s most anticipated event in automotive recycling!

The Automotive Recyclers Association’s 67th Annual Convention & Exposition will take place October 20-23, 2010 in the Texas state capital, Austin. With the fast pace and changes within our industry, it’s more important than ever to join your associates from around the world. Don’t miss the premier event of the industry and your opportunity to learn of new products and services; experience top-notch educational sessions and network with colleagues!

Check out these extraordinary benefits of attending ARA’s Convention & Exposition on automotive recycling:
  • 40% MORE Educational Sessions
  • Innovative Products and Technology
  • Tradeshow Featuring Top Name-brands
  • Large Equipment Displays
  • Networking and Social Events
  • Yard Tours
  • Association Meetings
  • Industry Annual Awards Ceremony

Schedule of Events

Tentative Convention Program

ARA 67th Convention & Exposition
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

ARA Registration Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am

Scholarship Foundation Meeting
Educational Foundation Meeting

8:10 am – 9:00 am Electronic Commerce Committee Meeting
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
9:10 am – 10:10 am Airbag Committee Meeting
CAR Committee Meeting
10:20 am – 11:20 am Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Regional Directors Meeting
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Affiliate Chapters Committee Meeting
Gold Seal Committee Meeting
12:30 pm Lunch On Own
1:30 pm Depart Renaissance for Golf Tournament at Barton Creek – Fazio Foothills
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm Golf Tournament
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Welcome Dessert Reception


Thursday, October 21, 2010
7:00 am – 6:00 pm ARA Registration Open
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Hospitality Room Open (food service 7am – 9am)
7:30 am – 8:50 am Women in Recycling Networking Meeting
9:00 am – 11:30 am Board of Directors, Annual Membership & Committee Forum Meeting
10:00 am – 2:00 Spouse Tour: Garden Tour & Lunch @ The Oasis
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch On Own
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Supercharge Your Sales (Bill Stevens)
Auto Recycling Market Dynamics & Industry Tools (Brian Jewell)
Enhance Your Presence on the Internet (Sheryl Woods)
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Your e-Bay Store (Shannon Nordstrom & Craig Halverson)
Motivating Employees Using Common Sense (John Graci)
The 21st Century Recycler (Jim Counts
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Past Presidents Reception & Exposition Opening

Friday, October 22, 2010
7:30 am – 3:00 pm ARA Registration Open
7:30 am – 2:00 pm Hospitality Room Open (food service 7:30 am – 10:30am)
8:00 am – 10:00 am EntreLeadership (Chris LoCurto)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Spouse Tour: Chico’s Shopping Party
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am Customer Love: 10 Steps to Building Kickass Customer Service (ARAU Boot Camp)
NO Customer Left Behind – Self Service Operations (JC Cahill)
Find Your Success Plan: Business Planning (Bill Stevens)
11:30 am – 3:30 pm Exposition with Lunch (food service 11:30 am – 1:30 pm)
4:00 pm Depart Renaissance for BBQ, Yard Tour & Fundraiser
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm BBQ, Yard Tour & Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

 

Saturday, October 23, 2010
8:00 am – 2:00 pm ARA Registration Open
7:30 am – 11:00 am Hospitality Room Open (food service 7:30 am – 9 am)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Storm Water Compliance (Mike James)
Mixing Salvage with Legislation & Life Blood of Industry;
& Wrecked Cars (various ARA Committees)
8:00 am – 10:00 am Getting the Most out of Recycled Parts
(Shawn Collins & Eric Schulz)
9:00 am – 10:00 am The New ARA Endorsed Insurance Program (Bill Velin)
Ethical Auto Recycling (Andy Latham)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Exposition w/Lunch (food served Noon – 2:00 pm)
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm What’s It Worth and How do I Plan for My Kids or Someone Else To Have It? (Ron Sturgeon)
International Recycling (Steve Fletcher)
Sure-Fire Techniques for Selling OEM Recycled Products
(ARAU Boot Camp)
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm TX Dept. of Licensing & Regulations (Texas Session)
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm TX Auto & Truck Recyclers Association Meeting
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Networking Reception, Dinner & Awards Celebration

Social & Networking Events Schedule

 

 

 

ARANY 47th Annual ARANY Convention & Trade Show 2008 November 13, 14 & 15

Automotive Recyclers Association New York

Automotive Recyclers Association New York

Come Join CAR at the ARANY convention and trade show 2008 to be held November 13, 14 & 15th in Albany, New York.

Holiday Inn Wolf Road
205 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205

The Connecticut Auto Recyclers will be at the show along with many national suppliers and fellow recycling yard owners. Check out the scheduled agenda and come see us at the show. Read More→