Pub. 6 2017-2018 Issue 3

4 San Diego Dealer Le t t e r f r om t he P r e s i den t NCDA STAFF Kevin Leap DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Scott Webb DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS Diana Silva ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Mika Mrozik RECEPTION, MEETING & FACILITY COORDINATOR Bob Heintz DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA SALES TRAINING ACADEMY ©2018NewCarDealersAssociation®SanDiegoCounty (NCDA) |ThenewsLINKGroup,LLC.All rights reserved.SanDiego Dealer ispublished four timeseachyearbyThenewsLINKGroup,LLC for theNCDAand is theofficialpublication for this association.The information contained in thispublication is intended toprovidegeneral information for reviewand consideration.The contentsdonot constitute legaladviceand shouldnotbe reliedonas such. Ifyouneed legaladviceor assistance, it is strongly recommended thatyou contactanattorneyas toyour specific circumstances.The statementsand opinionsexpressed in thispublicationare thoseof the individualauthorsanddonotnecessarily represent theviewsof the NCDA, itsboardofdirectors,or thepublisher.Likewise, theappearanceofadvertisementswithin thispublicationdoesnot constituteanendorsementor recommendationofanyproductor servicedadvertised.SanDiegoDealer isa collectivework andas such somearticlesare submittedbyauthors thatare independentof theNCDA.WhileSanDiegoDealerencourages afirstprintpolicy, in caseswhere this isnotpossible,everyefforthasbeenmade to complywithanyknown reprintguide- linesor restrictions.Contentmaynotbe reproducedor reprintedwithoutpriorwrittenpermission.For further information, please contact thepublisherat:855-747-4003. AD INDEX FERRUZZO & FERRUZZO ............................ PAGE 2 FERRUZZO.COM 949-608-6900 JM&A GROUP ............................................... 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PAGE 29 SAM@CELLYSERVICES.COM 562-704-4000 CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE ........................ PAGE 34 CCCPA.COM 619-231-1977 ENTERCOM SAN DIEGO ............................PAGE 34 619-718-7130 MOSS ADAMS, LLP ................................... PAGE 34 MOSSADAMS.COM/DEALERSERVICES 858-627-1448 BALBOA THRIFT AND LOAN .................... PAGE 35 BALBOATHRIFT.COM 800-428-0020 ROGERS, CLEM & COMPANY .................... PAGE 36 ROGERSCLEM.COM 626-858-5100 F irst, letmeoffermy congratulations toour 2018TIME Dealer of theYear Award nom- inee EdWitt, of Witt Lincoln. This award is now considered the most prestigious award in the Industry. Edwill receive recognition at the NADA Show in Las Vegas. With the 2018 Auto Show in the history books, I want to remind everyone how important it is to make sureyour brands areparticipants in the show. First, our surveys of the people who attend this show make it very clear that this auto show is where they make their decisions on what cars they are going to buy. Be there or lose out on the sale. It’s that simple. Think about it………..Tens of Thousands of People actually pay for parking and tickets to the show to see your brand there. Take a look at the post-show report that we have included in this issue to understand the impact the show has on your business. Second, the income we make on this show is what provides the funding for your Association! It also provides the money to pay for your State Association (CNCDA) and your National Association (NADA) dues. Yes, we pay over $250,000 a year to pay your dues for both of those associations. But, please keep in mind that this benefit of membership depends on the success of the San Diego International Auto Show. I would also like to remind you of two other NCDA events that are in the planning stages: the NCDA Golf Tournament and the NCDA Annual Meeting. The Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Information will be sent soon. The Annual meeting is still in the planning stages, but will be held in June. We also look forward to sending out details of this event in the near future. As always, we welcome any and all feedback you may have. Comments and Suggestions are encouraged. Please feel free to stop bymy office if you are here for your meetings, or email me directly at dmans@ncda.com . Sincerely, Dean Mansfield Dean Mansfield President, New Car Dealers Association