Pub. 4 2014 Issue 1

6 AUTOMOBILE DEALER NEWS ILLINOIS www.illinoisdealers.com Chairman M r. Mike Mangold / 309.467.2344 Mangold Ford Mercury, Inc. 1100 West Center St., Eureka, IL 61530 Vice Chairman Mr. Dave Taylor / 815.935.7900 Taylor Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1497 N. Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Treasurer Mr. Sam Roberts / 618.466.7220 Roberts Motors, Inc. 4350 Albey St., Alton, IL 62002 Secretary Mr. Jack Schmitt / (618) 628-2500 Jack Schmitt Chevrolet 127 Regency Park Dr., O Fallon, IL 62269 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 all of our members for your participation in association activities and programs this past year. As we start 2014, we’d like to en- courage you now more than ever for your involvement in our legislative grassroots efforts, and your participation in CAR of Illinois, IADA’s statewide political action committee. This is an important legislative year with some challenging issues ahead of us including: movement to pass the Lease Tax Bill and an attempt to repeal the Sunday Closing Law. Please get to know your legislators and support them whenever possible on these issues! Plan to join us for our annual indus- try event we have scheduled in 2014! The IADA-CATA Spring Conference will be held March 30th – April 3rd, at the Atlan- tis Resort in the Bahamas. The Confer- ence package includes 4 nights lodging, Welcome Reception, Morning Breakfast Meeting, Industry Speakers, Theme Party, Farewell Party, access to the water parks, and all resort fees/taxes/gratuities. Whether you’re in the mood for relaxing and rejuvenation or excitement and fun - this place has it all! There is something for every age at this renowned resort: beautiful beaches, incredible water parks, swimming with dolphins, famous restaurants, a lively casino, shopping and even historical tours. Bring your family and join the adventure this spring at the Atlantis Resort on Para- dise Island in the Bahamas! For more information and registra- tion on this event, please contact Meghan Sander, msander@illinoisdealers.com, or the “Events & Announcements” section on our newly designed website, www.il- linoisdealers.com. Thank you for your involvement and support of IADA! n Sincerely, Peter J. Sander, IADA President IADA PRESIDENT’S Letter | By pete sander Thanks for Your 2013 Participation, Legislative Efforts Will be Focus for 2014 2014 Officers