Pub. 10 2020 Issue 1

6 AUTOMOBILE DEALER NEWS ILLINOIS www.illinoisdealers.com IADA PRESIDENT’S Message | BY PETER J. SANDER O n behalf of the IADA Board of Directors and staff, I would like to thank all of our members for your partici- pation in association activities, monthly CVR seminars and programs this past year. As we start 2020, we would like to encourage you now more than ever to continue your involvement in our legislative grassroots efforts, and your participation in CAR of Illinois, IADA’s statewide political action committee. We have an important legislative year ahead of us. Illinois lawmakers adjourned the Fall Veto Session without calling IADA’s legislative proposal to repeal the $10,000 cap on the motor vehicle trade-in credit that took effect January 1, 2020. Despite having strong, bipartisan support in the General Assembly, the House leadership failed to have IADA’s amendment to repeal the trade-in cap called for a vote during the Veto Session. Over the past several months, IADA met with many legislators and staff from the legislature and Governor’s Office, virtually all of whomwere receptive to IADA’s proposal to restore the trade-in credit. We extend our thanks to our many dealer-members who met with their legislators and who generated over 4,000 letters to legislators and the Governor to urge a repeal of the $10,000 trade- in cap. We hope to start fresh in the Spring Legislative Session to try to reverse the cap before it causes too much harm. The Illinois Department of Revenue Bulletin explaining the trade-in credit cap can be found on IADA’s website www.IllinoisDealers.com. Plan to join us for our annual industry event, IADA-CATA Spring Conference, being held March 14-18 as we return to the stunning JWMarriott in Marco Island, Florida. The conference includes four nights lodging, Welcome Reception, Morning Breakfast, Industry Speakers, fantastic social events and wonderful entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood to walk the beach, splash in the sparkling pools, play golf at two beautiful courses, shop in nearby Naples, or rejuvenate at the invigorating spa, this family resort has it all! For more information and registration, contact Meghan Davlin, msander@illinoisdealers. com, or check our website, www.illinoisdealers.com. Thank you for your support and involvement of IADA! I look forward to working with each of you throughout 2020. I want to thank our Board of Directors and 2019 Officers for their dedicated support and leadership this past year: Chairman, Pat Manning; Vice Chairman, Mike Ettleson; Treasurer/Secretary, Rick Yemm. The 2020 IADA Officers are Chairman, Mike Ettleson; Vice Chairman, Rick Yemm; Treasurer/Secretary, Sean Grant.  Sincerely, Peter J. Sander IADA President Thanks for Your 2019 Participation; Legislative Efforts Will Be the Focus for 2020