We hope all our dealer members and industry partners share our optimism that we are all headed in a good direction. The roll-out of vaccinations has been great news for the retail automotive industry. The challenges that a global pandemic created in 2020 are slowly being replaced with glimpses of returning to business as usual.
Thirteen GLANCDA dealer members participated in a virtual lobbying event with State Assembly Members and Senators. This event is hosted annually by CNCDA and supported by GLANCDA and other California metro associations. The virtual format allowed participants to do as many as eight meetings that day, which is three more than the “in-person walking the halls of the capital” format usually allows. Senate Bill 361, sponsored by CNCDA, was the most discussed issue. If this bill passes, the use of E-contracting for vehicle sales and lease agreements will be allowed. This will align the federal and state laws that regulate these contracts. There is good reason to believe this is the year that this bill will be passed. Thank you to all the dealers who lent their voices to this effort.
We are excited to announce the start of a new member benefit that will begin on May 1. GLANCDA has partnered with the law firm Fisher Phillips, and all dealer members that are paid current for 2021 will have access to a legal hotline where issues that can be quickly resolved (15-20 minutes) can be discussed. If you are not sure if your membership is paid current, there is a list you can check at glancda.org. There is also a link there to quickly and easily pay by credit card the $100 dues (per rooftop) and not miss out on any GLANCDA member benefits.
The annual member luncheon is scheduled for November 5, and more information will soon be made available. GLANCDA membership includes two complimentary seats at this luncheon and we are looking forward to a great “in-person” event! Plans are also underway for GLANCDA to host a career fair at the LA Auto Show on Friday, November 19, for student auto technicians. This event had over 400 attendees in 2019, and more than 30 dealer members had representatives in attendance.
We hope you will continue to support the work of the association, and consider attending these upcoming live events. It will be a great chance to celebrate the world opening back up. The future success of our industry depends heavily on our continued advocacy work.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
David Ellis
GLANCDA President
