December 14 6:30pm
Join us in the bar for drinks at 6:30pm; no host cocktails. Registration begins at 7:00pm.
And don’t miss the annual chance drawings!! Make a donation and cross your fingers! Who will be lucky this year?!
Event Location: Biltmore Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
COST | First person from a Chapter 42 member shop is free; other attendees pay $35
REGISTRATION ONLINE PREFERRED!
Shivani Sutaria, Esq., joins us on November 9 to pick up where she left off from last spring. As you know if you were there, there is a lot to learn every day when it comes to employees and employment policies. You know that as a small business employer, it is overwhelming to keep on top of California’s constantly-evolving and complicated employment laws. But falling behind is not an option in the litigious environment in which we operate our businesses.
A recent study revealed that businesses in the U.S. have greater than 1 in 10 chance of having an employment practices charge filed against them. Employers based in California have a 42% higher chance of facing an employment charge than the national average. Do everything in your power to not become one of these statistics – starting with becoming educated on the following employment law topics at the November 9 meeting:
Shivani Sutaria, Esq., the principal at Shivani Sutaria Law Offices, is an experienced employment law attorney with an extensive litigation-background. In her practice, she works with employers to develop proactive strategies that will mitigate their employment law risks. Her services include: Providing advice and counsel on employment issues that arise in the workplace; Conducting trainings for management and employees; Performing audits of clients’ employment practices and policies to ensure compliance with current laws and utilization of best practices; Developing policies, contracts and Handbooks that protect the interests of the employer; and Representation of employers in pre-litigation employment disputes such as administrative complaints on harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, and unemployment insurance.
Event Location: Biltmore Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
COST | First person from a Chapter 42 member shop is free; other attendees pay $35
October 12, 2016 | 6:30pm
Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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You are cordially invited to attend our monthly Santa Clara ASCCA meeting on October 12th, featuring Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Vishal Bathija and Santa Clara County District Attorney Investigator Dale Morgan. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to understand the frauds that effect our industry, efforts to fight the fraud, and how you can assist in creating a culture of compliance in our industry.
Topics of discussion include:
There will be a Q&A session to answer any concerns you may have.
About the Presenters
Vishal Bathija is a Deputy District Attorney at the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. He has been a prosecutor for 15 years and has prosecuted a range of cases from attempted murder to child sexual assaults. He is currently assigned to the Auto Insurance Fraud division of the office prosecuting insurance fraud and organized crime rings targeting the insurance industry. He has lectured numerous times for the Monterey Peninsula College Police Academy, the California District Attorney’s Association, and the Santa Clara County Fraud Symposium.
Dale Morgan is currently assigned as a Criminal Investigator for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Auto Insurance Fraud Unit. Prior to that, he was a Police Officer for the City of San Jose for 30 years. As an officer, Dale investigated gang cases, narcotics, organized auto theft rings, and supervised the undercover investigations unit. Dale Morgan has developed an expertise on Nomadic Organized Criminals (“NOC”) that characterize themselves as Gypsies. He has been the lead investigator in numerous NOC cases involving fraud against insurance companies, hospitals and the elderly. Dale’s expertise has been solicited and used in Federal and State criminal investigations. He has been an instructor in college level classes, as well as regional and national conferences. Dale has been the recipient of numerous awards for his undercover and investigative work including Officer of the Year, Mayoral and City Council Commendations, and numerous departmental awards.
2970 Winchester Blvd., 95008 Campbell , CA; Phone: 408-866-5300
Shop Nights are always requested more than any other meeting or event we host at the San Jose ASCCA Chapter. Matt Ogabian, owner and ASCCA Chapter 42 Board Member, is hosting the event. Made in Japan/USA/Europe has been serving the Campbell area since 1981.
Join us at Matt’s shop for an information-packed meeting! We’ve invited two of our associate members to give spotlight talks, and Matt will also show us around his shop and explain some of his systems, what makes things work well in the shop, office flow and what he is working on for changes in the near future.
HISTORY OF MADE IN JAPAN/USA/EUROPE
Serving the Campbell since 1981, the European and Asian auto repair specialists at Made in Japan/USA/Europe truly know their stuff. The European and Asian auto repair professionals of Made in Japan/USA/Europe have been acclaimed as the best auto specialty shop experts in the greater Campbell area for over 32 years. As the most respected Auto Repair shop in the region, our knowledgeable European and Asian auto repair experts are proud of their auto repair efforts.
Read More About Made In Japan/USA/Europe.
August 17, 2016 | 6:30pm
Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara
ASCCA has been fortunate to be represented for many years by an excellent legal and lobbying firm, managed by Jack Molodanof, Esq.
Jack works very closely with the ASCCA Government Affairs Committee and their joint efforts have had a huge impact and continue to protect the independent automotive aftermarket from legislation that could have negatively impacted our members and small business owners. The ASCCA Government Affairs Committee, with Jack’s guidance, studies every piece of legislation, recommends positions on legislation and takes action on behalf of the independent automotive aftermarket industry.
Jack also supports the California Autobody Association (CAA), and their members will join us at this event. The California Autobody Association (CAA) is a non-profit trade association comprised of over 1,000 individual and independent businesses within the automobile collision repair industry. The mission of the California Autobody Association is to enable the auto body industry to survive and prosper by helping its members produce a quality repair for the consumer at a fair price for a fair profit.
This is a meeting no shop owner or business owner can afford to miss! Share the link with any shop owners you know or print this form and give it to them.
About the Presenter
Jack T. Molodanof, Esq., a business law attorney and lobbyist, has distinguished himself in the areas of legislative, regulatory and public service. Mr. Molodanof is a state registered lobbyist. He is a highly respected and trusted advisor to many local and state government officials.
Join us for this member-chosen workshop, with catered lunch from the Best Philly Cheese Steak sandwich shop around—Boardwalk Sub Shop!
Take the weekend off—enjoy the area with your friends and family. Nearby hotel information available on our website here.
Location
Marlow Mercedes-Werks
684 Ponderosa St., Seaside, CA 93955
Everyone seems to be struggling with the number of phone calls received daily asking for price quotes. The customer today is better informed and, in many, cases has the same information you do about the repair of their car.
During this active workshop, we’ll explore some different methods and best practices to get back to the value of the service you perform and learn how to build relationships with telephone shoppers.
Key Takeaways
Cost (includes workshop and materials, lunch and snacks)
ASCCA San Jose and Peninsula Chapters team up at the San Jose Giants
Monday, June 27
6:30pm Check-in, 7:00pm First Pitch–by an ASCCA Representative
San Jose Giants Stadium
588 East Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112
Our group will be part of the action as we watch the Giants from the PRIVATE Field-level Party Deck. Package includes game tickets, BBQ meals and two alcoholic beverages per guest, as well as field staff to wait in line for food so you won’t miss any of the fun!! Each guest will have the opportunity to win Lucky Prizes during the game with their very own Scorecard and Bingo card, as well as read up on the history of the team in the program.
Choose one of the four delicious meals (order at the game) and enjoy two adult or other beverages, while enjoying the game on the private party deck.
Bring your friends, family, shop employees, or potential chapter members!
As a small business employer, it is overwhelming to keep on top of California’s constantly-evolving and complicated employment laws. But it is a must in the litigious environment in which we operate our businesses.
A recent study revealed that businesses in the U.S. have greater than 1 in 10 chance of having an employment practices charge filed against them. Employers based in California have a 42% higher chance of facing an employment charge than the national average. Do everything in your power to not become one of these statistics – starting with becoming educated on the following employment law topics at the May 11, 2016 meeting:
Shivani Sutaria, Esq., the principal at Shivani Sutaria Law Offices, is an experienced employment law attorney with an extensive litigation-background. In her practice, she works with employers to develop proactive strategies that will mitigate their employment law risks. Her services include: Providing advice and counsel on employment issues that arise in the workplace; Conducting trainings for management and employees; Performing audits of clients’ employment practices and policies to ensure compliance with current laws and utilization of best practices; Developing policies, contracts and Handbooks that protect the interests of the employer; and Representation of employers in pre-litigation employment disputes such as administrative complaints on harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, and unemployment insurance.
Event Location: Biltmore Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
COST | First person from a Chapter 42 member shop is free; other attendees pay $35
April 13, 2016 | 6:30pm
You are cordially invited to attend our monthly Santa Clara ASCCA meeting April 13th, featuring Timothy Bowden, Program Manager for Region 2 of BAR’s Northern California Enforcement Operations Branch. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to understand the BAR’s current agenda as it relates to enforcement, new regulations, and proposed regulations. There will also be a Q&A session to answer any concerns you may have.
Topics of discussion include:
EVENT LOCATION
Biltmore Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054; 408.988.8411
Hosted by ASCCA San Jose, Chapter 42
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Why do some people grow and change and others do not? In a recent article, Fast Company shares what they’ve observed as a leadership pattern that sabotages change. It occurs when senior leaders, who have been thinking, exploring, and debating about a particular change for a while, finally announce plans for a new initiative. Forgetting that others in the organization haven’t been a part of the discussions and are not as familiar with all of the reasons for the change, leaders are surprised by the amount of resistance the new change generates.
Are you considering a serious change effort in your organization? Do you plan to address the concerns of your employees, so you can get everyone on board and moving in the right direction? You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s worth repeating here: People who help to plan the battle rarely battle the plan. While dealing with people’s concerns about change may seem like a lot of hand-holding, it’s important for leaders to remember that they, too, had to process information and personal concerns before they were ready to discuss impact and implementation. If leaders can diagnose people’s stages of concern about a change and respond with the right information at the right time, they can dramatically improve everyone’s trust and participation. This allows people to refocus their energy on what needs to change and what they can do to help make the change successful.
Don’t miss this informative session! You will take away new insights and practical tips on bringing change to your business, as well as how to get buy-in from your team.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dan Gilley, President, RLO TRAINING, began his automotive career when he bought, repaired, and sold a 1959 Cadillac convertible at age fourteen. Since that time. Dan worked as both a technician and service advisor at several independent repair shops and new-car dealerships, but his real skills were developed as an independent auto repair shop owner for over twenty years. Early in his career, Dan became passionate about learning all he could about the auto repair business. He attended seminars, business schools and was a member of RLO’s Bottom-Line Impact Groups™. Dan joined the RLO team in March of 2003 as a full time instructor and coach, sharing his passion with others. In 2010, Dan became President and owner of RLO Training. He continues to passionately work to further the automotive industry and encourage shop owners and their teams in achieving personal and professional best. Dan and his team are continually updating their multiple workshops and creating new, different and specific courses for the industry. Dan strives to maintain RLO Training as the unsurpassed training company to provide the most profound impact on the automotive industry.
March 9, 2016 6:30pm
Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
COST | First person from a Chapter 42 member shop is free; other attendees pay $35.
Join us in the Hopp’s Bar at 6:30pm for no host cocktails prior to the meeting!
Hosted by ASCCA Chapter 42
RSVP to Angi Roberts
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P | 408.266.9658 F | 877.426.8501
ASCCA San Jose Chapter 42 