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GREETINGS AND SAL-UTATIONS!
Dear NJGCA Member: As many of you are aware, the entire Assembly and the Governor are up for re-election in November. Many of our friends in the legislature are facing tough battles. Over the past few weeks, Chris Stark and I have been crossing the state attending fundraisers for our allies in the Assembly and Senate. Ensuring our friends in the legislature are re-elected is of utmost importance to the agenda of NJGCA. I understand that times are tough for NJGCA members, but we need your help to raise funds for our friends in the Assembly. For too long, the weight of funding our Political Action Committee (which is the arm of the association responsible for political donations) has rested upon the shoulders of a few. This is not fair to them, and it is not fair to many of you who are relying on the benefits of good legislation being passed in Trenton. To fully understand the importance of fundraising for our allies, let’s look back upon the overwhelming successes of the last year. NJGCA successfully lobbied against a law that would allow BELOW COST SELLING. Permitting BELOW COST SELLING would have cost each of you thousands of dollars and put many of you out of businesses. NJGCA leaned on some of our friends in the Assembly and literally had the bill pulled off the floor on the day it was scheduled to be voted on. Some of our friends that helped us then, need our help now; and we must answer the call.
For the past 2 years I have been persuading legislators who understand our problems to pass legislation called RIGHT TO REPAIR. This would end the practice of car manufacturers denying you the codes necessary to complete the repairs you make on your customers cars. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can stop telling your customers “you have to take your car to the dealer.”? Every state has tried to pass RIGHT TO REPAIR and no state has even been able to get the legislation out of committee. Because of our friends in the legislature, NJGCA has been successful in getting this legislation passed by the entire assembly and now awaits a vote in the Senate. We must help our friends in the Assembly to be re-elected. However, we will not be able to host events for all of our friends, so the NJGCA PAC will have to make contributions. You will be receiving letters soon from the NJGCA PAC asking you to make contributions. If every member contributes just $100.00 we will be able to provide the help necessary to ensure victory for our allies.
This is important. We have made great progress in Trenton. I hope that you will answer the call.
Regards, IN THIS WEEK’S NJGCA ROAD WARRIOR
ATTENTION SERVICE STATIONS: SAVE ON FILL CAP STENCILS
BUSINESS TOOLS: EXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
NJ GREEN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COUNCIL
MEMBER SAVINGS PAGE
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KNOW YOUR TERRITORY MANAGER!
Jack Leli: Territory Manager for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem
Bob Quirk: Territory Manager for Bergen, Hudson, Part of Essex (Northern Half)
Frank Stewart: Territory Manager for Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passaic
NJGCA has worked out an agreement with E.O. Habhegger, Inc to provide universal fill-cap stencils at a reduced price for all Members. This month long special will last through September. The stencils are offered in plastic and durable steel; both are re-useable.
Product Name List Price September Sale Price for NJGCA Members Additionally, E.O. Habhegger also has fill pipe tags available that can be purchased to be placed around the fill ports for additional protection. These run only about $10.00, per tag. If anyone would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Patrick Coan at 215.313.7358 to place an order.
For any additional questions or concerns, please call Debbie Hill. 2009 Employment Law Updates
•The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Tuesday, September 22nd: Affinity Federal Credit Union Headquarters, 9:00 am - 11:30 am*
Mountain View Corporate Center *Continental Breakfast: 9:00-9:30
SEATING IS LIMITED!! RSVP Required by September 17th. This seminar is pending approval for recertification credits through the Human Resource Certification Institute
All currently licensed Inspectors must complete an Inspector refresher course and pass a general knowledge exam with a grade of 80% or better to remain in the program. If any test-taker answers 11 questions wrong, they will automatically fail. A hands-on test for licensed Inspectors will not be required.
Bob's Precision Auto Repair
Manuals are included in the prices above and payment is due upon registration. All classes are 6:45 pm to 10:00 pm; the “Written Exam” will be given on the last day at 12:00pm at NJGCA Headquarters in Springfield, NJ.
In a difficult economy, EVERYONE wants to SAVE as much as possible!
Take a look at the list below for some of our MBP products and services – And start saving TODAY! BUSINESS TOOLS: EXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
EXTEL Communications is a full service telecommunications company with headquarters in North Haledon, NJ. As the largest New Jersey Authorized Dealer for Toshiba digital and IP (Internet Protocol) telephone systems, EXTEL offers state of the art telephone and voice mail systems. In addition, they provide voice, data and fiber optic cabling for businesses. EXTEL offers free telephone bill analysis and cost saving recommendations. Why not take advantage of their free evaluation service.
NJGCA Members are eligible to receive significant savings on phone and internet service. Contact EXTEL at 1-800-27-EXTEL or visit our website: www.extelecommunications.com NJ GREEN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COUNCIL
NJGCA is participating in the NJ Green Automotive Repair Council along with AAA-NJ, the NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR), and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Through a certification program for dealership and independent automotive repair facilities, the council will also establish “green” repair standards. Those who are reviewed and qualify will receive certification. Stickers will also be given to those facilities to illustrate their participation in the program.
If you would like to participate in the program and fill out an application, please contact Debbie Hill at 973-376-0066. An application fee and annual review fee are applicable.
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