By Katie Carson

The 2018 SEMA council elections will kick-off Friday, April 27. Members of the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) and the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) are invited to vote for their respective select committee leaders.

The elected select committee of each council serves as the volunteer leadership for the group. Because these elected volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change, they are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.

Council Voting

• Ballots will be sent to the primary contact for each council membership, who will vote on behalf of the member company.
• Voting instructions will be included in announcement emails.
• Each company gets one vote per council membership.
• All votes are confidential.
• Primary contacts will receive a confirmation receipt once they have cast their votes.

Preview this year’s candidates!

Make a difference in the future of our industry. All votes must be submitted by May 11 at 5:00 p.m. 

If you have any questions, please contact Member Services Project Specialist Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org or 909-978-6693.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in various sectors of the automotive industry. The meetup will be held in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta, Friday, May 11, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive a complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Formula DRIFT event on Friday.

For those who live in the Atlanta area or will be in town for the Formula DRIFT competition, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

RSVP now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in various sectors of the automotive industry. The meetup will be held in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta, Friday, May 11, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive a complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Formula DRIFT event on Friday.

For those who live in the Atlanta area or will be in town for the Formula DRIFT competition, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

RSVP now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in various sectors of the automotive industry. The meetup will be held in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta, Friday, May 11, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive a complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Formula DRIFT event on Friday.

For those who live in the Atlanta area or will be in town for the Formula DRIFT competition, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

RSVP now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-member companies are invited to connect with legislative officials and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to their businesses during the 2018 SEMA Washington Rally, Wednesday, May 16. The event is an opportunity for the automotive specialty-equipment industry to educate Congressional representatives on issues such as the RPM Act, emerging automotive technologies, infrastructure spending, job creation, affordable health care and counterfeit products.

Held for the first time in 1996, the SEMA Washington Rally includes SEMA-member companies meeting face-to-face with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. SEMA members are briefed by staff in advance of the meetings and connect with elected officials on issues that matter most to the $42-billion industry.

“One-on-one meetings with legislators is one of the most effective ways to impact lawmakers who are making decisions that affect SEMA-member businesses,” said Daniel Ingber, SEMA chief corporate counsel. “The SEMA Washington Rally helps lawmakers hear from constituents and informs them about the issues that are most important to our industry.”

In addition to meetings with legislators, participating SEMA members will take part in an exclusive lunch on Capitol Hill, tours of iconic attractions in Washington, D.C., and a fun outing to the New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.

SEMA members interested in participating should contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/dcrally.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-member companies are invited to connect with legislative officials and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to their businesses during the 2018 SEMA Washington Rally, Wednesday, May 16. The event is an opportunity for the automotive specialty-equipment industry to educate Congressional representatives on issues such as the RPM Act, emerging automotive technologies, infrastructure spending, job creation, affordable health care and counterfeit products.

Held for the first time in 1996, the SEMA Washington Rally includes SEMA-member companies meeting face-to-face with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. SEMA members are briefed by staff in advance of the meetings and connect with elected officials on issues that matter most to the $42-billion industry.

“One-on-one meetings with legislators is one of the most effective ways to impact lawmakers who are making decisions that affect SEMA-member businesses,” said Daniel Ingber, SEMA chief corporate counsel. “The SEMA Washington Rally helps lawmakers hear from constituents and informs them about the issues that are most important to our industry.”

In addition to meetings with legislators, participating SEMA members will take part in an exclusive lunch on Capitol Hill, tours of iconic attractions in Washington, D.C., and a fun outing to the New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.

SEMA members interested in participating should contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/dcrally.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-member companies are invited to connect with legislative officials and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to their businesses during the 2018 SEMA Washington Rally, Wednesday, May 16. The event is an opportunity for the automotive specialty-equipment industry to educate Congressional representatives on issues such as the RPM Act, emerging automotive technologies, infrastructure spending, job creation, affordable health care and counterfeit products.

Held for the first time in 1996, the SEMA Washington Rally includes SEMA-member companies meeting face-to-face with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. SEMA members are briefed by staff in advance of the meetings and connect with elected officials on issues that matter most to the $42-billion industry.

“One-on-one meetings with legislators is one of the most effective ways to impact lawmakers who are making decisions that affect SEMA-member businesses,” said Daniel Ingber, SEMA chief corporate counsel. “The SEMA Washington Rally helps lawmakers hear from constituents and informs them about the issues that are most important to our industry.”

In addition to meetings with legislators, participating SEMA members will take part in an exclusive lunch on Capitol Hill, tours of iconic attractions in Washington, D.C., and a fun outing to the New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.

SEMA members interested in participating should contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/dcrally.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-member companies are invited to connect with legislative officials and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to their businesses during the 2018 SEMA Washington Rally, Wednesday, May 16. The event is an opportunity for the automotive specialty-equipment industry to educate Congressional representatives on issues such as the RPM Act, emerging automotive technologies, infrastructure spending, job creation, affordable health care and counterfeit products.

Held for the first time in 1996, the SEMA Washington Rally includes SEMA-member companies meeting face-to-face with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. SEMA members are briefed by staff in advance of the meetings and connect with elected officials on issues that matter most to the $42-billion industry.

“One-on-one meetings with legislators is one of the most effective ways to impact lawmakers who are making decisions that affect SEMA-member businesses,” said Daniel Ingber, SEMA chief corporate counsel. “The SEMA Washington Rally helps lawmakers hear from constituents and informs them about the issues that are most important to our industry.”

In addition to meetings with legislators, participating SEMA members will take part in an exclusive lunch on Capitol Hill, tours of iconic attractions in Washington, D.C., and a fun outing to the New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.

SEMA members interested in participating should contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/dcrally.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that allows qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that allows qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” In Virginia, a “military surplus off-road motor vehicle” is defined as a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)—a vehicle more commonly known as a “Humvee”—that was manufactured by or under the direction of the United States Armed Forces and subsequently authorized for sale to civilians. 

Additionally, a favorable amendment was made to allow currently registered military vehicles to retain registration without the “antique” designation. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that allows qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that allows qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” In Virginia, a “military surplus off-road motor vehicle” is defined as a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)—a vehicle more commonly known as a “Humvee”—that was manufactured by or under the direction of the United States Armed Forces and subsequently authorized for sale to civilians. 

Additionally, a favorable amendment was made to allow currently registered military vehicles to retain registration without the “antique” designation. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.