In an attempt to reduce motor-vehicle emissions, legislation has been introduced in the Washington State Senate to establish two separate progressive fees for state motor vehicles based on (1) engine size and (2) calculations of carbon emissions. These fees would be collected by the state at the time of initial vehicle registration and at subsequent renewals of registration.

If this effort is successful, the expense of driving a vehicle of choice in Washington could be substantial. The measure would tax vehicle owners with an engine size of 8.0L or more $600 at the time of registration or renewal. An additional tax of $600 would be assessed for vehicles emitting more than 362 g per mile of carbon dioxide. Smaller engine vehicles would be taxed at a lesser but still significant rate.

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

Legislation has been introduced in the New York State Assembly to establish a progressive purchase surcharge for some new motor vehicles based on state calculations of carbon emissions. Depending on the vehicle purchased, this surcharge could require owners to pay up to $2,500 more for the vehicle.

Funds collected under the program would be used in part to fund discounts for hybrids and electric cars. If this effort is successful, the effects on a consumers’ ability to purchase the vehicle of choice, not to mention vehicle safety, could be dramatic. For more information click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Legislation has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to establish a progressive fee for state motor vehicles based on engine size. These fees would be collected by the state at the time of initial vehicle registration and at subsequent renewals of registration.

These fees would be in addition to fees and taxes normally required for registration or renewal. The measure would tax vehicle owners with an engine size greater than 200 cu. cm., and the fee would increase depending on engine displacement.

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

The economic stimulus measure passed by Congress and to be signed into law by President Bush includes several important business tax breaks. The new law includes both a temporary increase in the first-year direct-expensing allowance and a bonus depreciation deduction of 50% for 2008. The direct expensing allowance increases to $250,000 from the current level of $128,000. The new law also provides an increase in the phase-out cap based on total equipment purchases in a year, rising to $800,000 from the current $510,000. 

Here is an example on how the tax breaks work:

• The direct-expensing allowance is applied first. If you have a $450,000 machinery purchase, the amount written off in the first year would be $250,000. 
• The 50% bonus depreciation is then applied to the remainder basis of $200,000. That means another $100,000 can be written off in for 2008. 
• Then the regular first-year depreciation allowance is taken based on the remaining $100,000 basis. That amount depends on the class life of the asset and a few other technicalities, but for this example we will use a five-year life and a straight line deduction of another 20% , so the taxpayer can expense another $20,000. 
• Final result: The taxpayer is able to expense $370,000 of the $450,000 in tax year 2008.

In addition to the business incentives, most taxpayers will receive checks of up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples. The amounts will be phased-out at a rate of 5% for each $1,000 in earnings above the cap incomes of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married couples. Under this formula, the rebates will be completely phased out at $87,000 for individuals and $174,000 for joint filers without children. Checks are expected to be mailed between May and July.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein: stuartg@sema.org.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed changes to regulations governing the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to address gray areas in the law. One such issue has been the need to have more concise rules on managing unscheduled intermittent leave. Under the current and proposed rule, employers would define the smallest amount of time that can be tracked using the company’s timekeeping system. Workers would, however, be required to abide by an employer’s call-in procedure for unscheduled leave, except for limited emergencies which then require “after the fact” reporting.

The proposal also makes some changes to the definition of serious health condition and the medical certification process. The impact on the small-business community is limited as the threshold for coverage under the FMLA is 50 employees. Covered employers must allow workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off and a guaranteed equivalent job upon return due to a serious illness, to take care of a seriously ill child, spouse or parent, or for the birth/adoption of a child.

On a related topic, legislation has been proposed to provide for paid FMLA leave and to lower the threshold to 25 employees. While the bills may be the topic of hearings, prospects for passage are unlikely with the present Democrat/Republican split in Congress.

For additional details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Through an expansion of its existing relationship with Chrysler and Mopar, Katzkin Leather Inc. announced that its interiors are now available as an official Chrysler accessory. According to Katzkin, the interiors are ordered through Mopar’s existing parts-order system, backed with Chrysler’s warranty and available for all Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles—including those equipped with advanced airbag technology. Chrysler has plans to outfit vehicles at the factory and deliver them to the dealer with recognized, consumer-driven options, according to the leather interior manufacturer.

Katzkin announced an additional partnership in January 2008 with Ford Motor Co. to be the automaker’s exclusive supplier of aftermarket leather. In addition to consumers being able to request Katzkin leather by name through Ford parts retailers, Katzkin says that it is working with Ford to outfit its vehicles with Katzkin leather, just as they are at Chrysler.  

For more information, visit www.katzkin.com.

MERGER? The Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series are continuing to discuss a merger, which when complete would see the two open-wheel series, which have been separate since 1996, united together under the Indy Racing League banner. There remain several hurdles to clear, but the negotiations have been encouraging to this point. Among the many contingencies involved would be the IRL adding several of the Champ Car events to its schedule.

ALL HENDRICK ALL THE TIME: After winning half of the 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup races last season, Hendrick Motorsports is off to a fast start, winning the Bud Shootout at Daytona with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his first race with the team. Two-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the Daytona 500 as well.

BACK ON THE ROAD: BMW is planning a full-time return to the American Le Mans Series with M3 coupes competing in the GT2 division. The cars will be fielded by Rahal Letterman Racing.

PROMOTED: Kenny Kane has been promoted to vice president of media and communications for Daytona International Speedway.

PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Lynn Phillips, who operates the Talladega Short Track was selected as the Racing Promotion Monthly Promoter of the Year by a vote of his peers.

POWER RANKINGS: Donny Schatz continued to lead the National Speed Sport News Power Rankings after a pair of victories at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida, but NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson and NHRA’s Tony Schumacher are close behind.

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NEWS NUGGETS
SCHUMACHER, HIGHT START 2008 SEASON WHERE THEY LEFT OFF WITH A WIN IN POMONA; ANDERSON COLLECTS 52ND WIN: Defending Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher began his 2008 campaign for a championship where he left off last season, picking up his 42nd career victory Sunday at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Schumacher ran a 4.499 at 331.28 past new teammate Cory McClenathan to pick up his sixth win at the historic track.
    Funny Car driver Robert Hight also started his season where he left off just three months previous, picking up his ninth career win and second at this race. Hight’s run of 4.879 seconds at 284.39 mph was just enough to beat runner-up Cruz Pedregon.
    In Pro Stock, defending event winner Greg Anderson not only picked up his seventh win at the track, he also collected his 52nd career victory, which ties him for fifth-place on the all-time POWERade Series wins with Top Fuel legend Joe Amato. The 2007 world champion runner-up knocked off defending world champion Jeg Coughlin in the final round, driving his Summit Racing Pontiac GXP to a track-record of 6.616 seconds at 209.23.
    For results from the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, click on www.NHRA.com.

PEDREGON READY FOR RETURN AFTER FIERY CRASH IN POMONA: After experiencing one of the scariest wrecks in his Funny Car career in the first round of the CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals, defending NHRA POWERade world champion Tony Pedregon is ready to return to the track for his world championship defense.
    Pedregon returned to the track late Sunday after being evaluated at a local hospital. Sporting a bandage on the fingers of his right hand, Pedregon had returned to cheer on brother Cruz in the final round.
    “I feel fine,” Pedregon said. “I’m anxious to get back in the seat at Phoenix."

WORLD CHAMPION SMITH FINDS FULL-TIME SPONSOR FOR 2008 WITH NITRO FISH: After months of worrying about sponsorship for his S&S Buell, Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith will be back for the 2008 season, riding the Nitro Fish Buell sponsored by Pro Stock driver Kenny Koretsky.
    “I’m so relieved,” Smith said. “You have no idea how excited I am to be back racing. At this point last week, all I was going to race were the first few races, and now I am fully backed and can go out there and try and win this (championship) again.”
    Smith, along with the rest of the Pro Stock Motorcycle field, will begin their 2008 season at the 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals, March 13-16, at Gainesville Raceway.

LINE FLIES HIGH, GETS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME WITH USAF THUNDERBIRDS: Pro Stock driver and 2006 POWERade series world champion Jason Line jumped out of the car and into the cockpit, as he was invited to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds this past week. After a pre-flight medical exam of his heart and lungs, Line was in the air flying at Mach 2 speeds and experiencing nine G-force turns.
    “This was the ride of my life,” Line said. “That’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and even when I was in the Air Force, I never had the opportunity to go up in a fighter jet. That was incredible.”
    For pictures of Line’s ride of a lifetime, visit www.nhra.com.

‘SPICED UP’ FOR THE SEASON—OLD SPICE TO SPONSOR JFR AND NEFF FOR 2008: Funny Car driver and “Road to the Future” rookie of the year candidate Mike Neff will sport the Old Spice “buoy bottle” on the sides of his Ford Mustang for the 2008 season. Old Spice was introduced during the CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals as the newest major sponsor for the John Force Racing Funny Car teams.
 
COMING ATTRACTIONS
CHECKER SCHUCK’S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS, FIREBIRD RACEWAY, FEB. 22-24: This second race in the regular season features two defending event winners who eventually launched serious attacks for 2007 POWERade Series titles: Tony Pedregon, the season world champion in Funny Car, and Rod Fuller, who earned runner-up honors in Top Fuel after the best season of his career. Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock) also reached the winner’s circle in Phoenix last year.
    To request credentials for the event, contact NHRA Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com, or click here.

ACDELCO NHRA GATORNATIONALS, GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, MARCH 13-16: The Pro Stock Motorcycle category opens its 2008 season at the Gatornationals, annually one of the most popular stops on the NHRA POWERade Series tour. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Karen Stoffer (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
    To request credentials for the event, contact Media Relations Manager Lachelle Seymour at lseymour@nhra.com.

O’REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS, HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK, MARCH 28-30: The fourth race in the regular season, drivers in all four categories in the POWERade Drag Racing Series will duel it out for a Texas win. Defending event winners include J.R. Todd (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

    To request credentials for the event, contact Public Relations Manager Michael Padian at mpadian@nhra.com

HE SAID, SHE SAID
EASING THE PAIN: After picking up his first Wally of the season, defending Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher decided that this Wally belonged in the hands of someone else.
    “We’re all part of a family when something like that happens,” Schumacher said, referring to fellow competitor Doug Herbert, whose two young sons were killed in a traffic accident in North Carolina two weeks ago. “I really wanted Doug to have this trophy. It was bittersweet having to race him in the second round. We were able to go on and get the win so this trophy is going to Doug.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
334.65: The top speed in Top Fuel at the Winternationals, set by Hillary Will. Will surpassed Melanie Troxel’s speed of 332.51 mph to become the fastest woman in NHRA history. Will also tied fellow Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher for 5th-place for the fastest speeds in NHRA history.

DRIVERS TELL ALL
ONE BIG BOOM: After experiencing an engine explosion in the first round that not only blew apart the carbon fiber body of his Q Horsepower Chevy Impala, but also left his right hand in a bandage, defending Funny Car world champion Tony Pedregon describes what it was like behind the wheel of a 330-mph fireball.
    “There was no warning,” Pedregon said. “A lot of times when something happens to your car, like when you drop a cylinder, you feel it, and I would have reacted. But it blew up and I had instant flames, and the scary part was I didn’t even know where I was. I hit the wall very hard and I feel very lucky."

Penray announced that Sarkis Aroyan, international sales manager and senior application engineer-coolant inhibitor, is celebrating his 15th anniversary with the company. Aroyan began his career at Penray in 1993 as a product specialist and technical engineer in the Power Fleet Division, working mainly with coolants. He became the antifreeze inhibitors sales manager in 1994. Aroyan added the responsibility of territory manager for Wisconsin, Northern Michigan and Canada in 2005. In 2006, he took on the role of international sales manager, in addition to his antifreeze inhibitors sales manager position.

 
Sarkis Aroyan

Martin & Company added Linn Remling-Mills and Gregory Parker to the agency’s staff. Remling was recently contracted to handle account service for AMP Research and to provide media planning services for full-service Martin & Company accounts. Remling was formerly the publisher of Circle Track magazine and other specialty publications, and continues to work as an independent sales representative for Street Thunder magazine. Parker was contracted to serve as the agency’s new marketing and creative consultant. Formerly the marketing director for P&E Distributors, Parker is proficient in print design and production and also has extensive experience in online web development.

Greg Parker

OnSight Solutions hired Joe Fasso as graphic design artist for its Design and Production Department. Fasso will design merchandising graphics and logos and play an integral role in the merchandising production process that includes promotion- and product-specific advertising messages.

Joe Fasso

CORSA Performance Exhausts was named the 2007 Supplier of the Year by Mid America Motorworks. The recipients were judged by an internal Mid America Motorworks team on more than 25 attributes, including order-turnaround time, payment terms, shipping documentation, return policies and ease of interaction.
    "Naturally, this is a tremendous honor that we take great pride in," said CORSA founder and president Jim Browning Sr. "It is a testament to the quality of the CORSA product and speaks to the exceptional talent of the entire CORSA team.”

Infineon Raceway promoted Jennifer Enos to manager of media and community relations. An Infineon Raceway employee since 2006, Enos will handle increased responsibilities and day-to-day operations in the Media and Community Relations department and focus on media outreach in the Sacramento market. Infineon also promoted Michael D’Addario, an employee since 2006, to manager of ticket sales. He will oversee the ticket sales of the raceway’s major events, including the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Carlisle Auctions announced a decision to waive the general consignment fees for the 2008 Spring, Corvette and Fall auctions. The event organizer reports that it hopes to entice additional auction registrants through its decision to waive consignment fees.

North Carolina-based manufacturers with fewer than 100 employees may qualify to host a graduate-level manufacturing engineering intern at a greatly reduced cost. The program, sponsored by North Carolina State University’s Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute and Industrial Extension Service, is made possible by a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The objective of the program is to make graduate-level engineering interns available to manufacturing companies previously unable to afford full support for a student at this level. Interested manufacturers are encouraged to apply for an intern by clicking here. For more information, click here.

Streetfire.net was selected in the 2008 OnMedia 100, a listing of the top 100 emerging companies that are changing user behavior and creating new opportunities in the marketing, branding, advertising and public relations industries.
    “To have our hard work recognized by others in the industry is truly an honor,” said Adam Bruce, CEO Streetfire.net. “Since 1998 Streetfire.net has provided a platform that allows everyone from professional content producers to enthusiasts the ability to share video and photos with the world. Streetfire.net has grown from a couple of car guys with an imaginative concept to an industry leading team that includes architects from the likes of MySpace, Google and AOL. Our entire team has worked very hard to get us up to speed, and we have no intention of slowing down now.”

ARMO Members—Help Shape the Future of Your Industry
Members of ARMO have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the restoration industry by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the Select Committee as their eyes, ears and voice. 

ARMO’s primary goals are to ensure the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry and to represent a unified voice on behalf of its members. ARMO is dedicated to developing effective strategies and programs, all of which address the specific needs of the restoration industry.

Nominations forms have been mailed to all ARMO member companies, and are also available online by clicking here. Criteria and responsibilities of Select Committee members are also available here. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 7, 2008. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to shape our industry! 

ARMO Members Invited to Participate in Free New Products Showcase
ARMO-member companies are invited to participate in the 11th annual New Products Showcase being held in conjunction with Spring Carlisle, April 23-27. Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to introduce your creative and innovative products to the industry and enthusiasts. 

All ARMO-member companies are eligible to participate for free. There will be two categories for products: Best New Original Restoration Product of the Year and Best Restomod Product of the Year. The winning products and companies will be honored at the ARMO Industry Awards Reception during the 2008 SEMA Show. For an entry form, click here. All entry forms must be received by SEMA no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2008.  

ARMO Column in SEMA Member News
Read ARMO's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For more information about ARMO, visit www.sema.org/armo or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.

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HRIA Seminar Workshop Lineup for the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show
Located in the Indiana Convention Center on Thursday, February 28, 2008, all SEMA members are encouraged to participate in the workshops that focus on product use, tips and techniques at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show  Click here to access additional information and a registration form, or contact Jan Desma (jand@sema.org) at 909/396-0289, ext. 134.

HRIA Column in SEMA Member News
Read HRIA's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For more information about HRIA, visit www.sema.org/hria or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.

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MPMC Column in SEMA Member News
Read MPMC's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For information about MPMC, visit www.sema.org/mpmc contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

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PRO Column in SEMA Member News
Read PRO's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For information about PRO, visit www.sema.org/pro or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

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SCC Select Committee Nominations
SCC members have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the industry by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the SCC Select Committee as their eyes, ears and voice. Select Committee nomination forms have been mailed and are due Friday, March 7. The forms are also available on the SCC website at www.sema.org/scc. If you have any questions regarding the elections, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

SCC Column in SEMA Member News
Read SCC's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

WTC Select Committee Nominations
WTC members have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the wheel and tire industry by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the WTC Select Committee as their eyes, ears and voice. Select Committee nomination forms have been mailed and are due Friday, March 7. The forms are also available on the WTC website at www.sema.org/wtc. If you have any questions regarding the elections, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

• All members of the WTC are invited to join the WTC Select Committee at the council’s open Long-Range Planning Meeting. The details are:
   
  When: Thursday, March 13, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  Where: SEMA Headquarters – AAA Building, 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
   
  If you have any questions about the Long-Range Planning Meeting or to RSVP, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or e-mail paulm@sema.org.

WTC Column in SEMA Member News
Read WTC's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For information about WTC, visit www.sema.org/wtc or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.

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Speed Networking Breakfast Powered by SBN
Check out this video of SBN members in action during the valuable Speed Networking Breakfast Powered by SBN held annually at the SEMA Show. Check out the video by clicking here.  

SBN Select Committee Nominations
Members of SBN have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the SBN Select committee as their eyes, ears and voice. Select Committee nomination forms were mailed and are due Friday, March 7. The forms are also available at www.sema.org/sbn. If you have any questions regarding the elections, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

SBN Column in SEMA Member News
Read SBN's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

Discover the SEMA Mentoring Program, Powered by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network

 “I’ll Get By With A Little Help From My Friends” Joe Cocker

Everyone needs help or expert advice from time to time and SEMA’s Mentoring Program is an excellent resource to get answers to all your questions. Whether you need to know more about SEMA, market information for a start-up company or advice on how to approach your boss about a new position, the SEMA Mentoring Program can help.

“We’ve got CEOs, SEMA Board members and many industry leaders with vast expertise in many different areas signed up as mentors willing to share their knowledge!” explained S. Kellie Colf, SBN Chairman.

The SEMA Mentoring Program is meant to create structured, confidential and trusting relationships between SEMA mentors who offer their automotive industry experience, guidance and support to mentees interested in further developing their professional careers in the automotive industry. This program is available to all SEMA-member company employees and is administered by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network. 

There are three ways to benefit from the SEMA Mentoring Program:

• One-time question/issue 
• Short-term assistance/guidance with a task 
• Long-term relationship

“Ask A Mentor” is perfect for one-time questions. You can expect multiple SEMA mentors to provide online guidance and answers to your industry-related questions submitted on the “Ask a Mentor” section.

If you need help with a specific project or task, sign up for short-term assistance/guidance. A certified SEMA council/committee mentor with the expertise you seek will be paired up with you to provide guidance with your project.

Need help developing your professional career in the automotive industry? Sign up for a long-term relationship. In this program segment you will be paired with a certified SEMA council/committee mentor who will provide guidance and assistance for ongoing career development or a long-term project. Long-term mentoring relationships are meant to last for more than one year.

So whether you just need an answer to a question or you want to cultivate a mentoring friendship, the SEMA Mentoring Program, powered by the SBN, is available to help. After all, we can all use a little help from our friends. To sign up as a mentor or mentee online, go to www.sema.org/mentoring. To learn more about SEMA’s Mentoring Program and the opportunity to network with proven industry leaders, attend the free SEMA Mentoring Seminar at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show.

Discover The SEMA Mentoring Program and What It Can Do for You
HRIA Education Day, in conjunction with the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show
Date: February 28, 2008
Time: 4:15—5:15 p.m.
Place: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
To Register: http://www.hotrodshow.com/v4files/hotrodshow/08_Manufacturers_Workshop_Flyer12-20-07%20Updated.pdf

For information about SBN, visit www.sema.org/sbn or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.

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YEN Select Committee Nominations
YEN members have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the YEN Select Committee as their eyes, ears and voice. Select Committee nomination forms have been mailed and are due Friday, March 7. The forms are also available on the YEN website at www.sema.org/yen. If you have any questions regarding the elections, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

Join YEN
Did you know that the SEMA Young Executives Network has over 500 members networking in the industry and is the largest SEMA committee? If you are employed by a SEMA-member company and are under the age of 39, then you can join the SEMA Young Executives Network for FREE. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.

YEN Member of the Month Spotlight
Did you know that YEN has a Member of the Month Spotlight on the SEMA website and that anyone can be nominated? To view previous selections or to make a nomination, visit www.sema.org/yen. 

YEN Column in SEMA Member News
Read YEN's column featured in the January/February issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.

For information about YEN, visit www.sema.org/yen or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.