2011 Outstanding Member of the Year

This year's Outstanding Member of the Year is Butch Jobst.  Butch not only successfully runs his own business, but is also the ASA-WA Secretary on the Board of Directors.

There are always many people that stand out and definitely deserve to be the recipient of the award, but we do have to choose just one.
The criteria for the award does not stop at just being involved with our association, but also includes involvement in our local communities to make this state a better place to live.
The award goes to an individual that is very involved in our industry on many different levels.
This person is involved with the local High School automotive advisory council and has been on the board for over 20 years.
He has also been on the advisory board for the local college for over 15 years.
He has been a guest speaker at the High School career fairs many times in the last 20+ years

FREE ASA-WA Mentor Program - Is Your Business Still Making a Profit?
By Brian Johnson, Chairman of the Board, ASA-WA

The economy has been tough for many businesses, including the auto repair industry. Many of us have seen sales volume not only stop growing, but also decrease the last couple of years. Do you have vendors that you owe 60 to 90 days out?  Very likely, if your business was making a small profit before, it is not making any profit now. These are signs that we need to ask for a little help.

New I-CAR for 2012! Important Changes!!!

These changes will impact both student registration and class administration including:

• Pre-registration and pre-payment - the option to "RSVP" will be eliminated
• End of Coupon sales
• Credit hours will replace points
• Changes to 2012 pricing

The attached FAQ document will answer questions regarding enhancements to pre-payment, pre-registration, pricing, and more or visit the I-CAR website.