| 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 | |
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7:00 am – 4:00 pm |
ARA Registration Open |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Scholarship 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
