Pub. 2 2020-2021 Issue 2

87 th Annual Dealer Family Convention T he WVADA 87th Annual Dealer Family Convention took place June 13th-16th at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors: Protective and United Bank. This was the first big event we have hosted since COVID-19 and we had a record turnout! To begin our convention, Congresswoman Miller kicked off our BB&T Welcome Reception by addressing our members; and we also had special guests Senate President Craig Blair and Speaker Roger Hanshaw join us. Gold Touch hosted our Casino Night (Blackjack Tournament) to continue Sunday night, which turned out to a big hit. The weather stayed perfect for us the following day for our attendees to enjoy our Federated golf scramble on the Old White Course. The fun didn't stop there as we concluded our day with the Ally-Rita-Ville Block Party with live music, food, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, where we were joined by a very special guest, Governor Jim Justice. Tuesday, our attendees had the option to participate in the Capital Automotive and Arnett Carbis and Toothman Sporting Clay Shoot or the Good News Mountaineer Garage and CVR Wine & Design. While we have a great time at our convention, we also held industry-relevant business meetings Monday and Tuesday mornings. Our 87th Annual Convention came to an end Tuesday night at our Chairman's Dinner, where we honored T.R. Hathaway and Chris Miller. T.R. passed the gavel to our incoming Chair, Roberta Olejasz. Our night ended with a crowd on the dance floor and attendees enjoying the interactive Komax photobooth. t Issue 2 2021 17 WVADA