SEMA-opposed legislation to require annual renewal fees for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates will not receive committee consideration this year. Under the bill, the initial $35 license plate fee for these vehicles would have remained and a new annual $30 renewal fee would have been added. Under Washington law, a collector vehicle is any motor vehicle that is more than 30 years old, while a horseless carriage is defined as a vehicle that is more than 40 years old. House Transportation Committee Chair Judy Clibborn indicated that the legislation was introduced in response to a concern regarding possible abuse of people using their collector cars on a daily basis and avoiding fees.

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

SEMA-opposed legislation to require annual renewal fees for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates will not receive committee consideration this year. Under the bill, the initial $35 license plate fee for these vehicles would have remained and a new annual $30 renewal fee would have been added. Under Washington law, a collector vehicle is any motor vehicle that is more than 30 years old, while a horseless carriage is defined as a vehicle that is more than 40 years old. House Transportation Committee Chair Judy Clibborn indicated that the legislation was introduced in response to a concern regarding possible abuse of people using their collector cars on a daily basis and avoiding fees.

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

	The second annual conference will include presentations covering an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

Heads up, restylers, installers and truck-accessory retailers. Want to improve your and your employees’ technical proficiency? Looking to diversify your business and learn about new products and new installation techniques? Interested in discovering innovative ways to grow your customer base and your profits? Then plan on attending the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)-sponsored Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Monday, March 28, at WyoTech Blairsville in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

The second annual conference will feature a series of hands-on training workshops held throughout the day. The workshops will be presented by 12 PRO-member accessory manufacturers. The presentations will cover an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

The TSTC agenda also includes a sales-training workshop geared toward business owners, which will offer valuable tips on selling dealer-direct. A PRO general membership meeting, open to all attendees, and an evening cocktail reception will conclude the day-long program.

The manufacturer roster includes Artlux, Cequent Performance Products, Classic Design Concepts, Eagle Enterprises, Innovative Creations, Katzkin Leather, Restylers’ Choice, Roadwire, Rosen Entertainment, Signature Automotive Products, 3M and Webasto Product North America. Future issues of SEMA eNews will periodically feature highlights of various manufacturer-hosted workshops. This week, the spotlight is on Restylers’ Choice and Webasto Product North America.

During its sessions, entitled, “You Can Do it All!,” Restylers’ Choice will provide step-by-step training on how to install a full wrap on a pickup. Company trainers will also demonstrate how to upfit a car with stripes, graphics, a painted spoiler, chrome accessories, color-keyed body-side moldings as well as a paint protection kit.

Webasto will utilize its workshops to demonstrate complete installation techniques for electric spoiler sunroofs. The training will cover all aspects, from determining proper application, prepping the vehicle, and marking and cutting the aperture as well as product fit, interior modifications for proper finish, electrical systems integration, customer delivery, and proper service and maintenance techniques.

For complete information on the 2011 Technical Skills & Training Conference, including the attendee registration form and a list of area hotels, go to www.sema.org/tstc.

	The second annual conference will include presentations covering an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

Heads up, restylers, installers and truck-accessory retailers. Want to improve your and your employees’ technical proficiency? Looking to diversify your business and learn about new products and new installation techniques? Interested in discovering innovative ways to grow your customer base and your profits? Then plan on attending the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)-sponsored Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Monday, March 28, at WyoTech Blairsville in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

The second annual conference will feature a series of hands-on training workshops held throughout the day. The workshops will be presented by 12 PRO-member accessory manufacturers. The presentations will cover an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

The TSTC agenda also includes a sales-training workshop geared toward business owners, which will offer valuable tips on selling dealer-direct. A PRO general membership meeting, open to all attendees, and an evening cocktail reception will conclude the day-long program.

The manufacturer roster includes Artlux, Cequent Performance Products, Classic Design Concepts, Eagle Enterprises, Innovative Creations, Katzkin Leather, Restylers’ Choice, Roadwire, Rosen Entertainment, Signature Automotive Products, 3M and Webasto Product North America. Future issues of SEMA eNews will periodically feature highlights of various manufacturer-hosted workshops. This week, the spotlight is on Restylers’ Choice and Webasto Product North America.

During its sessions, entitled, “You Can Do it All!,” Restylers’ Choice will provide step-by-step training on how to install a full wrap on a pickup. Company trainers will also demonstrate how to upfit a car with stripes, graphics, a painted spoiler, chrome accessories, color-keyed body-side moldings as well as a paint protection kit.

Webasto will utilize its workshops to demonstrate complete installation techniques for electric spoiler sunroofs. The training will cover all aspects, from determining proper application, prepping the vehicle, and marking and cutting the aperture as well as product fit, interior modifications for proper finish, electrical systems integration, customer delivery, and proper service and maintenance techniques.

For complete information on the 2011 Technical Skills & Training Conference, including the attendee registration form and a list of area hotels, go to www.sema.org/tstc.

	The second annual conference will include presentations covering an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

Heads up, restylers, installers and truck-accessory retailers. Want to improve your and your employees’ technical proficiency? Looking to diversify your business and learn about new products and new installation techniques? Interested in discovering innovative ways to grow your customer base and your profits? Then plan on attending the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)-sponsored Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Monday, March 28, at WyoTech Blairsville in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

The second annual conference will feature a series of hands-on training workshops held throughout the day. The workshops will be presented by 12 PRO-member accessory manufacturers. The presentations will cover an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

The TSTC agenda also includes a sales-training workshop geared toward business owners, which will offer valuable tips on selling dealer-direct. A PRO general membership meeting, open to all attendees, and an evening cocktail reception will conclude the day-long program.

The manufacturer roster includes Artlux, Cequent Performance Products, Classic Design Concepts, Eagle Enterprises, Innovative Creations, Katzkin Leather, Restylers’ Choice, Roadwire, Rosen Entertainment, Signature Automotive Products, 3M and Webasto Product North America. Future issues of SEMA eNews will periodically feature highlights of various manufacturer-hosted workshops. This week, the spotlight is on Restylers’ Choice and Webasto Product North America.

During its sessions, entitled, “You Can Do it All!,” Restylers’ Choice will provide step-by-step training on how to install a full wrap on a pickup. Company trainers will also demonstrate how to upfit a car with stripes, graphics, a painted spoiler, chrome accessories, color-keyed body-side moldings as well as a paint protection kit.

Webasto will utilize its workshops to demonstrate complete installation techniques for electric spoiler sunroofs. The training will cover all aspects, from determining proper application, prepping the vehicle, and marking and cutting the aperture as well as product fit, interior modifications for proper finish, electrical systems integration, customer delivery, and proper service and maintenance techniques.

For complete information on the 2011 Technical Skills & Training Conference, including the attendee registration form and a list of area hotels, go to www.sema.org/tstc.

	The second annual conference will include presentations covering an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

Heads up, restylers, installers and truck-accessory retailers. Want to improve your and your employees’ technical proficiency? Looking to diversify your business and learn about new products and new installation techniques? Interested in discovering innovative ways to grow your customer base and your profits? Then plan on attending the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)-sponsored Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Monday, March 28, at WyoTech Blairsville in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

The second annual conference will feature a series of hands-on training workshops held throughout the day. The workshops will be presented by 12 PRO-member accessory manufacturers. The presentations will cover an array of product categories, including built-in and spoiler sunroofs, mobile electronics, leather interiors, graphics, wraps, paint protection film, chrome accessories, spray-on bedliners, stainless steel accessories, towing equipment, shaker hood systems, spoilers and more.

The TSTC agenda also includes a sales-training workshop geared toward business owners, which will offer valuable tips on selling dealer-direct. A PRO general membership meeting, open to all attendees, and an evening cocktail reception will conclude the day-long program.

The manufacturer roster includes Artlux, Cequent Performance Products, Classic Design Concepts, Eagle Enterprises, Innovative Creations, Katzkin Leather, Restylers’ Choice, Roadwire, Rosen Entertainment, Signature Automotive Products, 3M and Webasto Product North America. Future issues of SEMA eNews will periodically feature highlights of various manufacturer-hosted workshops. This week, the spotlight is on Restylers’ Choice and Webasto Product North America.

During its sessions, entitled, “You Can Do it All!,” Restylers’ Choice will provide step-by-step training on how to install a full wrap on a pickup. Company trainers will also demonstrate how to upfit a car with stripes, graphics, a painted spoiler, chrome accessories, color-keyed body-side moldings as well as a paint protection kit.

Webasto will utilize its workshops to demonstrate complete installation techniques for electric spoiler sunroofs. The training will cover all aspects, from determining proper application, prepping the vehicle, and marking and cutting the aperture as well as product fit, interior modifications for proper finish, electrical systems integration, customer delivery, and proper service and maintenance techniques.

For complete information on the 2011 Technical Skills & Training Conference, including the attendee registration form and a list of area hotels, go to www.sema.org/tstc.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• An automotive wheel manufacturer based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is seeking a sales representative. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts, maintaining accurate records of sales activities, submitting orders, working closely with management and office support and maintaining proficient product knowledge in aftermarket wheels.

• Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company located in Orlando, Florida, is hiring an aftermarket department manager. This position will be responsible for sales, management, marketing and service of aftermarket products. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to self-motivate, manage a business and be effective with customers, dealer personnel and employees. Experience with car dealerships and tire and wheel knowledge is preferred.

• Located in Long Beach, California, SNUGTOP has an opening for a commercial fleet account manager. The ideal candidate will bring a network of contacts from the automotive industry, generate national exposure and manage sales growth for the company's high-end commercial truck top line. Travel is required.

• Source Interlink Media, located in New York City, is seeking an account executive – magazine advertising sales. The successful candidate should be a motorcycle enthusiast and will sell advertising in national magazines, such as Motorcyclist and Dirt Rider. Two to three years of sales experience and the ability to travel are required. A college degree and familiarity with the market are preferred.

The vehicle photo gallery available on www.enjoythedrive.com features more than 2,000 photos of the the trucks, cars, SUVs, motorcycles and other four-wheeled machines on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Highlighted this week are all of the Audis that were outfitted with the industry's best equipment and traveled to Vegas.  

All of the photos featured in the gallery can be downloaded for free. The best part is that the gallery is easy to use and searchable by keywords, including exhibiting company name, vehicle make and vehicle model.

The vehicle photo gallery available on www.enjoythedrive.com features more than 2,000 photos of the the trucks, cars, SUVs, motorcycles and other four-wheeled machines on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Highlighted this week are all of the Audis that were outfitted with the industry's best equipment and traveled to Vegas.  

All of the photos featured in the gallery can be downloaded for free. The best part is that the gallery is easy to use and searchable by keywords, including exhibiting company name, vehicle make and vehicle model.

	The deadline for members to update their company information for the 2011 SEMA Membership Directory is February 2, 2011.

Attention SEMA members: The May issue of SEMA News will include the 2011 SEMA Membership Directory. Members are encouraged to review and update their company and staff information now for accuracy.

In order for an accurate company listing to be included on the SEMA.org website and in the 2011 SEMA Membership Directory, companies that need to update their records must do so by Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

To update company information, the primary contact from each SEMA-member company is encouraged to login to the SEMA website, access their MySEMA company profile and make the necessary changes (click on your company's name at the top left-hand side of the page to begin). For assistance, e-mail member@sema.org or call 909/610-2030.

If you are a registered user on the website already, just log in using your company e-mail address and your personal password (if you have forgotten your password, just go to “forgot password” on the log-in page to reset it).

If you have questions about your membership or need assistance updating your company's information, e-mail member@sema.org or call 909/610-2030.