ASA sets meeting, adds Neb. affiliate
BEDFORD, Texas-The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its 2004 annual meeting April 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas.
The association said it will return to a more traditional business meeting instead of holding one as part of its larger annual convention, which included events such as the Automotive Management Institute graduation and the ASA Awards Banquet.
The awards will be presented at other ASA-sponsored events, according to President Ron Pyle.
ASA also announced it has approved ASA-Nebraska as its newest affiliate.
MATDA names Thompson pres.
TOPEKA, Kan.-The Mid-America Tire Dealers Association recently elected Curtis Thompson of Great Western Tire in Oakley, Kan., president.
The group also tapped other officers and board members for fiscal year 2004. The new officers include: Don Nebelsick of Don's Tire & Supply in Abilene, Kan., vice president; Dave McMannis of Canton Service Center in Canton, Kan., treasurer; and Brent Henry of Henry Brothers Implement in Hiawatha, Kan., secretary.
Board members for the coming year are: Cecil Cox of Cecil & Sons Discount Tires in Sand Springs, Okla.; Mr. Henry of Henry Brothers Implement; George Hoellen of T.O. Haas Tire in Lincoln, Neb.; Steve Kelle of Kelle Oil Co. in Braman, Okla.; Mr. Nebelsick of Don's Tire; Rob Pickrell of Royal Tire Co. in Salina, Kan.; Larry Rolston of Tech Supply in Lenexa, Kan.; and Mr. Thompson of Great Western Tire.
The association is sponsoring its fifth annual scholarship golf tournament-to benefit tire and auto industry scholarships-Sunday, Aug. 31, at Rolling Meadows Golf Club in Milford, Kan.
Registration fee is $75 per golfer.
For more information, contact the MATDA at (785) 286-1110.