LEA KIRSCHNER PRESIDENT AND CEO, GADA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE GADA CONVENTION This June, we hosted the annual GADA Convention at The Cloister in Sea Island. It was a great weekend, and I enjoyed seeing everyone having a good time. Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, DJ Shockley, and our Business Session speakers, Glenn Mercer, Kevin Tynan and Richard Sox. It was nice to see some new faces this year, and I hope that those of you who haven’t yet attended the GADA Convention will consider going next year. I can’t stress enough how valuable a full weekend of face time with fellow dealers, sponsors and guests can be. You get to learn, network and make valuable connections, and of course, enjoy a weekend on the beach in a beautiful location! See photos from the convention weekend on page 12. CARD OF GEORGIA Have you committed to contributing to CARD yet? As we have communicated to dealers many times, a strong PAC is necessary for GADA to maintain the strong connections and solid reputation it has earned with many state legislators through decades of work. CARD supports legislators who have shown they are interested in the welfare of the automobile retail industry and business in general. Remember: Corporate checks are accepted. CARD contributions can be mailed to GADA at: CARD of Georgia 2060 Powers Ferry Rd. SE Atlanta, GA 30339 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GADA In September, I, along with the GADA Governmental Relations team and GADA officers, will be heading to Washington, D.C., to share concerns about issues facing our industry with members of Congress. On that note, not only does CARD need support, but NADA PAC also needs dealer support. Consider contributing to both CARD and NADA-PAC. Finally, this fall, GADA Workers’ Compensation Fund Director Lisa Lentz (formerly Pritchett) and Director of Loss Prevention Andy Willis will be teaming up with GADA Services’ endorsed provider, ComplyAuto Safety, for workshops around the state. Lisa and Andy will be presenting valuable information about loss prevention and workers’ compensation claims, and ComplyAuto will be filling in attendees on our partnership to provide Georgia dealers a stellar environmental health and safety compliance program. As always, feel free to reach out to me with feedback and ideas for how GADA can help you thrive! Mind ON MY THE GENERATOR 8
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