The Member Resource Pool was formed to provide added assistance to the activities sponsored by the SBN, such as the SEMA Networking Breakfast.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is a dynamic group of professional women, now numbering close to 300, whose mission is to encourage and assist in the professional development of women working in the specialty-equipment market. The committee offers many different opportunities for women to become involved, to build friendships, network and grow their career by serving as a mentor in the SBN-powered SEMA Mentoring Program, serving on the SBN Select Committee, or by participating in SEMA’s SBN Member Resource Pool.

The Member Resource Pool is a volunteer group open to any member of the SBN. The Member Resource Pool was formed to provide added assistance to the activities sponsored by the SBN, such as the SEMA Networking Breakfast at the annual SEMA Show, SEMA Mentoring Program, member-driven communications initiatives, regional networking events and much more.

The Member Resource Pool is comprised of a diverse group of women with different talents and areas of expertise; some are seasoned professionals and some are novices to the industry. Any woman who is a member of SEMA is invited to become involved in the Member Resource Pool through their free SBN membership.

The SBN is proud to announce its 2011 SBN Member Resource Pool members:

• Monique Alexander, Coface Collections
• Leslie Allen, The Marx Group
• Monika Banaitis, Keystone Automotive Operations
• Kathryn Gallagher, Go Rhino! Products
• Joyce Held, Right Coast Inc.
• Joyce Helms, Edgenet Inc.
• Christine LeMay, The Marx Group
• Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing
• Patricia Stoll, Amsoil Inc.

If you would like to become more involved with SBN and consider serving on the SBN Member Resource Pool, contact Erin Gilhuly at erin_gilhuly@toyota.com. For more information about SBN, visit www.SEMA.org/sbn.

The SEMA Show is the largest trade show of its kind and is attended by more than 50,000 buyers annually.

Companies have until tomorrow (Friday, April 29) to participate in the priority booth selection process. Begin the process of exhibiting at the 2011 SEMA Show by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The SEMA Show is the largest trade show of its kind and is attended by more than 50,000 buyers annually. Currently, every category of the 2011 SEMA Show has experienced an increase in booth sales. Show management has reported that there are more than 1,000 exhibitors committed to the Show. That's an 11% increase over the same time period last year.

Set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4 in Las Vegas, exhibitors of the SEMA Show enjoy high value and high ROI through exclusive exhibitor opportunities and programs:

• Find new buyers from among the 50,000+ who attend the Show.
• Renew relationships with existing buyers.
• Showcase your new and existing products at the New Products/Featured Products Showcase.
• Free drayage to exhibitors with 1,000 lbs. or less of freight that is transported to the Show in their personal vehicles.
• Special cost-saving opportunities.
• Discounted booth packages through Freeman.
• Exposure to 2,500 domestic and international media.
• Brand and product exposure on SEMA’s websites and publications.
• SEMAphotos.com
• EnjoytheDrive.com, our consumer-facing website.
• SEMA eNews, our weekly eNewsletter.
• SEMA News, our monthly print magazine.
• Rock-bottom SEMA-negotiated hotel rates.

SEMA has created exhibitor prospectuses for each market segment and a general prospectus for exhibitors with products in more than one market. For more information about exhibiting, click on the links below to view the exhibitor prospectus for your market.

• General Prospectus
• Collision & Repair Prospectus
• Hot Rod & Restoration Prospectus
• Mobile Electronics & Technology Prospectus
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles Prospectus
• Racing & Performance Prospectus
• Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA Prospectus
• Truck, SUV & Off-Road Prospectus
• Wheel & Accessories Prospectus

SEMA and ConvExx Show Management staff members are ready to assist you. Should you have any questions or need further information regarding exhibit space, contact ConvExx Show Management at 702/450-7662, ext. 120, or e-mail SEMA-exhibit@ConvExx.com for prompt, personalized service.

The SEMA Show is the largest trade show of its kind and is attended by more than 50,000 buyers annually.

Companies have until tomorrow (Friday, April 29) to participate in the priority booth selection process. Begin the process of exhibiting at the 2011 SEMA Show by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The SEMA Show is the largest trade show of its kind and is attended by more than 50,000 buyers annually. Currently, every category of the 2011 SEMA Show has experienced an increase in booth sales. Show management has reported that there are more than 1,000 exhibitors committed to the Show. That's an 11% increase over the same time period last year.

Set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4 in Las Vegas, exhibitors of the SEMA Show enjoy high value and high ROI through exclusive exhibitor opportunities and programs:

• Find new buyers from among the 50,000+ who attend the Show.
• Renew relationships with existing buyers.
• Showcase your new and existing products at the New Products/Featured Products Showcase.
• Free drayage to exhibitors with 1,000 lbs. or less of freight that is transported to the Show in their personal vehicles.
• Special cost-saving opportunities.
• Discounted booth packages through Freeman.
• Exposure to 2,500 domestic and international media.
• Brand and product exposure on SEMA’s websites and publications.
• SEMAphotos.com
• EnjoytheDrive.com, our consumer-facing website.
• SEMA eNews, our weekly eNewsletter.
• SEMA News, our monthly print magazine.
• Rock-bottom SEMA-negotiated hotel rates.

SEMA has created exhibitor prospectuses for each market segment and a general prospectus for exhibitors with products in more than one market. For more information about exhibiting, click on the links below to view the exhibitor prospectus for your market.

• General Prospectus
• Collision & Repair Prospectus
• Hot Rod & Restoration Prospectus
• Mobile Electronics & Technology Prospectus
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles Prospectus
• Racing & Performance Prospectus
• Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA Prospectus
• Truck, SUV & Off-Road Prospectus
• Wheel & Accessories Prospectus

SEMA and ConvExx Show Management staff members are ready to assist you. Should you have any questions or need further information regarding exhibit space, contact ConvExx Show Management at 702/450-7662, ext. 120, or e-mail SEMA-exhibit@ConvExx.com for prompt, personalized service.

SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was approved by the full Texas House of Representatives. The bill defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.

The measure also allows for the use of non-original materials and creates a titling and registration criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model-year designation as the production vehicle they most closely resemble. The bill will now be considered by the Senate Transportation Committee.

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was approved by the full Texas House of Representatives. The bill defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.

The measure also allows for the use of non-original materials and creates a titling and registration criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model-year designation as the production vehicle they most closely resemble. The bill will now be considered by the Senate Transportation Committee.

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Below are some SEMA-member products, corresponding government code (harmonized system [HS]) and the tariff rates. Don’t see your product here? Members can contact caseyk@sema.org to find out their tariff rates to export product to China.

For more information on and to participate in the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference in Beijing, from September 7–10, 2011, visit sema.org/china.

Below are some SEMA-member products, corresponding government code (harmonized system [HS]) and the tariff rates. Don’t see your product here? Members can contact caseyk@sema.org to find out their tariff rates to export product to China.

For more information on and to participate in the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference in Beijing, from September 7–10, 2011, visit sema.org/china.

Below are some SEMA-member products, corresponding government code (harmonized system [HS]) and the tariff rates. Don’t see your product here? Members can contact caseyk@sema.org to find out their tariff rates to export product to China.

For more information on and to participate in the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference in Beijing, from September 7–10, 2011, visit sema.org/china.

	SEMA is opposing a Massachusetts bill to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emissions of any vehicle, including motorcycles.”

SEMA is opposing a Massachusetts bill to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emissions of any vehicle, including motorcycles.” An identical bill was introduced in 2009 by the same sponsor and was set aside for study without any committee consideration.

Among other things, the measure does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation. The bill also ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

	SEMA is opposing a Massachusetts bill to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emissions of any vehicle, including motorcycles.”

SEMA is opposing a Massachusetts bill to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emissions of any vehicle, including motorcycles.” An identical bill was introduced in 2009 by the same sponsor and was set aside for study without any committee consideration.

Among other things, the measure does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation. The bill also ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.