Pub. 2 2012 Issue 1

6 AUTOMOBILE DEALER NEWS ILLINOIS www.illinoisdealers.com 2012 Officers Chairman Mr. Jim Lombardi / 815.476.2333 Lombardi Chevrolet Buick 901 E. Baltimore St., Wilmington, IL 60481 Vice Chairman Mr. Gary Knight / 217.443.6803 Carmack Car Capitol 3724 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL 61832 Treasurer Mr. Mike Mangold / 309.467.2344 Mangold Ford Mercury, Inc. 1100 West Center St., Eureka, IL 61530 Secretary Mr. Dave Taylor / 815.935.7900 Taylor Chrysler Dodge, Inc. 1497 N. Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 President Peter J. Sander / 217.753.0220 Illinois Automobile Dealers Association 300 W. Edwards, P.O. Box 3045, Springfield, IL 62708 Illinois Automobile Dealers Association 300 West Edwards Street, Springfield, Illinois 62708 T 217.753.0220 • F 217.753.3424 www.IllinoisDealers.com O n behalf of the IADA Board of Directors and staff, I would like to thank our members for your participa- tion in association activities and programs this past year. IADA enjoyed an excellent legislative session in representing the ‘dealer voice’ in Springfield. With your continued involvement in our legislative grassroots ef- forts and participation in CAR of Illinois, IADA’s statewide political action committee, your voice is well represented in our state capitol. Plan to join us for two important industry events we have scheduled in 2012 • The IADA – CATA Spring Conference will be held March 24-28, 2012, at the Harbor Beach Marriott. The Conference package includes breakfast sessions, industry speakers, several receptions and a Beach extravaganza! Reflect and reconnect during a seaside getaway at this Fort Lauderdale beach resort. Highlighted by a pristine oceanfront location & close proximity to the airport, Harbor BeachMarriott Resort & Spa in South Florida embodies an upscale retreat. • The 2012 Legislative Conference will be held in Springfield duringMay which is the final month of the Legislative Session. Join IADA as we meet and greet legislators at our Legislative BBQ held at the IADA offices adjacent to our state capitol. For the most efficient and effective way to protect the investment in your dealership, come to Springfield for one day and participate in the legislative process. Regardless of the size of your dealership or how active you’ve been in the past, we need your support in Springfield to make certain your interests are represented at the State Capitol. For more information on these IADA functions, please call our office at 800-252-8944, or visit the “IADA News” section on the website at www.IllinoisDealers.com Thank you for your involvement and support of IADA! Q Sincerely, Peter J. Sander, IADA President Your Voice is Well Represented in Our State Capitol IADA PRESIDENT’S Letter | BY PETE SANDLER