Pub. 9 2021-2022 Issue 2

20 G lancda hosted its first annual member meeting since 2019 on November 5 at the Universal Sheraton in Universal City. The 200 attendees included dealer members, industry partners and local, state and federal elected officials. The event included a tribute video and remarks about recently deceased board member Fritz Hitchcock. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger was recognized for her leadership efforts and collaboration with the new car dealer community at the outset of the COVID pandemic. Those efforts resulted in the expedited safe reopening of businesses, including dealer showrooms. Current NADA chairman Paul Walser gave a keynote industry update , and also participated in a dealer panel that included GLANCDA board members Peter Hoffman and Tim Smith. Topics that were discussed included vehicle electrification challenges dealers face at the state level as it relates to the Private Attorney General Act, the future of auto shows, and more.  GLANCDA Annual Member Meeting