Gears By Caryn Smith • Editor It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year W
hile you may be singing Jingle Bells by Bing Crosby in your head based
on my column title, at ARA we are singing the melody of Reunited by Peaches and Herb. Our most wonderful time of the year is when we can gather everyone together, under one roof, to discuss how to protect and grow the industry we all love and serve. Finally, we can see our peers and friends face-to-face and recharge after the longest never-ending two years of our lives. On page 38, you can see that ARA has firmed up a packed agenda that maps out a vibrant and dynamic 78th Annual ARA Convention & Expo in Dallas, Texas on November 10-13. Find out more details at
www.a-r-a.org/convention.html. On page 40, we acknowledge the 78th Annual ARA Convention & Expo spon- sors, and on page 43 you’ll see a listing of committed exhibitors thus far (it is not too late to exhibit), who are eager to share the latest innovations of automotive recycling at one of the largest global Expo events.
EDGE 2020 SUPPORTERS Those companies who supported EDGE 2020 with a sponsorship (in order of level):
Hollander, a Solera company Insurance Auto Auctions eBay Motors
Car-Part.com LKQ
United Recyclers Group Brock Supply Company Peddle BASF
PMR Inc.
Rebuilders Automotive Supply Copart
Buddy Automotive Innovations United Catalyst Corporation Recycler’s Cross Dock CCC
Fenix Parts
GJ Sullivan, an Amwins Company Online Parts Depot Profit Team
Natural Ventures Team PRP
Automotive Recycling
In planning for this event, ARA has proto- cols in place for the safety and well-being of attendees as the highest priority of the event, with a close second being programming worthy of time away from your very busy business. We hope that all attendees will take needed extra precautions for a safe and productive event and trip for everyone. I do want to acknowledge sponsors from
ARA’s EDGE 2020 (see box) who helped to launch the first-ever global virtual automo- tive recycling convention and expo. Without their support, ARA could not have accom- plished all that it did in the last two years. In the article on page 64, you can read highlights of those accomplishments, where your Association didn’t waiver in the face of a global epidemic. The work continued, and even expanded its reach. Let’s face it – last year was frightening. This year continues to be challenging. I would be remiss not to acknowledge those who fought the virus and were blessed to return to their life, maybe a bit more grateful. And to remember those who have lost their battle, who leave behind families, coworkers and friends. Yet, with all the chaos around us, auto- motive recyclers are a resilient bunch. They brought much needed compassion and care to their employees and coworkers. Many are having a record-breaking year with the least amount of staff in their company his- tory. Some are rethinking the way they do business. And, if ever there was a time that would make you rethink the direction you are going and pivot, this is it. So, in “Silver Linings ” on page 48, you can read how some of your peers handled the stressful year. There are so many common threads from different parts of the world. When reading the article, I could only think “Great Minds Think Alike.” Reunited once again, I hope to see many Great Minds in Dallas!
ARA Officers
PRESIDENT Scott Robertson Jr. Robertson’s Auto Salvage, Inc. Wareham, MA
jr@robertsonparts.com
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Martin “Marty” Hollingshead Northlake Auto Recyclers Hammond, IN
martyh@narparts.com
2ND VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Shan McMillon Cocoa Auto Salvage Cocoa, FL
shan@cocoaautosalvage.com
SECRETARY
Nick Daurio Daurio Auto Truck Pueblo, CO
nick@daurioauto.com
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jonathan Morrow M & M Auto Parts, Inc. Stafford, VA
jonathan@mmauto.com
ARA Executive Staff & Contractors ARA Headquarters • (571) 208-0428
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sandy Blalock,
Sandy@a-r-a.org
SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ASSOCIATION OPERATIONS; DIRECTOR OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND GRASSROOTS AFFAIRS Jessica Andrews,
Jessica@a-r-a.org
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
& CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Kelly Badillo,
Kelly@a-r-a.org
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Emil Nusbaum,
Emil@a-r-a.org
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS Vince Edivan,
Vince@a-r-a.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Maria Miller,
Maria@a-r-a.org
MEETING PLANNER Kimberly Glasscock, (615) 476-4501
kglasscock@awardwinningevents.com
ACCOUNTANT John Caponiti,
John@a-r-a.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Ginny Whelan, (239) 362-1283
vwhelan99@gmail.com
ARA Publications
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING MAGAZINE™ AUTO RECYCLER’S TOOLBOX®
EDITOR / ART DIRECTOR
PRINT & DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALES Caryn Smith
Driven By Design LLC (239) 225-6137
ARAEditor@comcast.net
For all ARA print and digital advertising, editorial or production information, e-mail
ARAEditor@comcast.net or call (239) 225-6137.
www.a-r-a.org September-October 2021 //9
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72
