www.GADA.com | 21 The GADA Membership Directory is published annually for all members and includes: y GADA By-laws and State Franchise Laws. y Dealer and Associate Member listings. y GADA Board, Committees & Staff listings. y GADA benefits and services. Directory advertising is available in the form of full, half and quarter-page ads. For more information about advertising and editorial content in The Generator or the GADA Membership Directory, contact The newsLINK Group LLC at sales@thenewslinkgroup.com or GADA at info@gada.com. EDUCATION GADA sponsors education courses (in‑person and virtual) throughout the year. Topics include: y Compliance issues. y Tag and title training. y Legal issues. Some courses are open to non‑members at a higher fee. For a current schedule of upcoming education events, visit the “Events” section of www.gada.com or contact education@gada.com. GADA DEALER ADVOCACY FUND The GADA Dealer Advocacy Fund (hereinafter GaDAF) was established by the GADA Board of Directors in 2022 for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests of franchise automotive dealers in Georgia, and for the entire Georgia franchise dealer body, and not for the personal benefit of any individual dealer. The GaDAF will be used to advocate for the preservation of the franchise dealer model as well as other significant issues affecting automotive dealers. Funds may be used for expenses associated with advocacy on behalf of GADA members, including but not limited to the hiring of consultants, lobbyists, attorneys, public relations, marketing and event sponsorships. In no event will funds be used to cover routine operating expenses of GADA or political contributions. LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT AGENCY LIAISON Close liaison with the Georgia General Assembly and all state agencies affecting automobile business is a year-round primary activity for the Association. GADA is one of the strongest lobbying associations in the state. Throughout its history, GADA has successfully lobbied on behalf of dealers on a wide variety of issues. CARD OF GEORGIA Officially known as the Committee of Automobile Retail Dealers of Georgia, CARD is a voluntary, non‑profit, unincorporated group whose membership consists of motor vehicle dealers and others interested in the welfare of the automotive industry. CARD was established to serve as a political fundraising arm of GADA to promote and directly support legislators concerned with the welfare of the automotive industry. CARD is not affiliated with any political party, but chooses to select candidates based on their interests in the issues of the automobile industry. CARD contributes to the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate, as well as the State Republican and State Democratic Committees. CARD does not contribute to legislators on the national level. Contact legislative@gada.com for more information. CONVENTION GADA’s annual convention is an excellent opportunity to spend a few days with GADA Dealer and Associate members, event sponsors and special guests. The convention offers informative business sessions, social activities and exhibitions for sponsors to showcase products and services for dealers. Contact membership@gada.com for more information.
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