From Brenda Priddy & Co.:

"A late day of shooting means a late night filing stories, but the views of this Jeep pickup are worth the wait!

 
"We tend to keep an open mind and are always on the lookout for prototypes and test mules, but this Jeep nearly caught us off-guard.
 
"We’ve had 'Scrambler' spy photos years ago, and we’ve even seen it at various auto shows, but nothing ever came of that prototype. Now, undergoing serious hot-weather testing is a modified Unlimited—only this Unlimited appears to have two doors, a pickup bed and leaf-springs. It's also right-hand-drive.

 
"All this leads to a lot of speculation, but sources guess that one way or another—consumer, military—this multi-use Jeep will make it to production."

It has come to SEMA's attention that some SEMA members have received a one-page notice offering a "free" listing in The FAIR Guide operated by Construct Data Verlag (also known as Construct Data AG) based in Austria. However, the small print at the bottom of the page notes that by signing and returning the document, you have entered into a three-year, non-retractable contract to pay as much as $981 a year for the listing. 

Example of Fair Guide solicitation:

Some companies may be using misleading advertising to convince you to sign a contract for a listing in a catalog or online directory. Here is how it works: a group collects your company's name and mailing address from the yellow pages or other publication. That group then sends you a one-page form asking you to provide supplemental information (phone, fax, e-mail, etc.) for your "FREE" listing in their guide. (However, in the fine print at the bottom of the page, it states that by signing and returning the form you have agreed to pay for the listing.) They argue that you have signed a legally binding contract and will send you a collection letter several weeks later. If you don't pay, they continue to send dunning notices and threaten litigation.

SEMA recommends that you not complete these types of listing forms. While SEMA cannot provide advice on how to respond to collection tactics, we note the following:

With respect to The Fair Guide/Construct Data AG, many companies are disputing the validity of the contracts. The Austrian Advertising Council has found The Fair Guide mailings to be misleading and hence a breach of the Austrian Advertising Code. The Austrian government has therefore recommended that all affected companies withdraw from the contract with Fairguide.com due to error. For this purpose, they have provided a specimen letter, based specifically on Austrian civil law, according to which, based on the agreement that Austria shall be the place where this can be applied.

To file a complaint in the United States, you may wish to contact:
 
Federal Trade Commission
Office of Business Fraud
600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
Tel: 202/326-2800
Fax: 202/326-2034
E-mail: OIG@ftc.gov
 
You can also file a mail fraud complaint with the United States Postal Service:
https://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm

The Austrian Government has also requested that any information or complaints also be forwarded to: 

Dr. Martin Bartenstein
Minister of Economy and Work
Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit (BMWA)
Stubenring 1
A-1010 Wien
Austria
E-Mail: minister@bmwa.gv.at

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

Carl Sheffer, Vice President – OEM Relations for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced his resignation from the association effective August 31, 2007.  Sheffer will continue with the organization in a consultancy role.  John Waraniak Vice President of Vehicle Technology and Bill Wolf, Sr. Manager of OEM Relations will assume his duties on an interim basis.

“I am extremely proud of the significant contributions I’ve made to both the SEMA organization and its member companies,” said Sheffer.  “It’s been an honor to help raise SEMA’s profile throughout the industry, especially within the OEM community.”

Chris Kersting, President and CEO of SEMA stated, “We appreciate Carl’s contribution to the SEMA organization and to our member companies.  He is held in high regard by his peers and we look forward to working with him in a consultancy role in the future.”

With over 35 years in the automotive and specialty equipment industry, Sheffer’s passion for the automobile is well known.  During his tenure at SEMA, he broadened and increased the participation of OEMs at the SEMA Show and further strengthened the relationship between the OEMs and SEMA member companies. Sheffer played a key role in growing the Tech Transfer program, a key SEMA service that provides direct access to CAD data from several OEMs to hundreds of SEMA member companies, thus reducing time and cost associated with bringing new accessories to market.

NEWS NUGGETS

PLAYOFF FIELD READY TO BATTLE IN COUNTDOWN TO FOUR: The world’s fastest drivers are headed to Indianapolis, where the biggest stage in NHRA POWERade Series drag racing waits for them—the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Drivers remaining in playoff contention include (the number in parenthesis, wins at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis):

Top Fuel: Rod Fuller; Tony Schumacher (5); Larry Dixon (3); Brandon Bernstein; J.R. Todd; Bob Vandergriff Jr.; Whit Bazemore (2, FC); Doug Herbert.

Funny Car: Ron Capps; Robert Hight (1); John Force (4); Tony Pedregon; Jack Beckman; Mike Ashley; Gary Scelzi (1, TF); Jim Head (1, TF; 1, FC).

Pro Stock: Greg Anderson (5); Dave Connolly; Jeg Coughlin (2); Allen Johnson; Jason Line; Kurt Johnson (2); Warren Johnson (6); Larry Morgan (1).

Pro Stock Motorcycle: Matt Smith (1); Angelle Sampey (2); Andrew Hines; Karen Stoffer; Chip Ellis; Eddie Krawiec; Peggy Llewellyn; Craig Treble.

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS: A full schedule of racing and team announcements awaits those who will attend the most prestigious drag race of the year. Here are the not-to-be-missed highlights from NHRA:

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS, INDIANAPOLIS, AUGUST 29–SEPTEMBER 3: The world’s most prestigious, richest and longest-running drag race is a Labor Day weekend tradition at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Every driver wants to win the Super Bowl of drag racing. Professional qualifying rounds are scheduled for: Friday, 6:15 p.m; Saturday, 1 and 6:05 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Professional eliminations begin Monday, 11 a.m. Monday.

RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE, SEPTEMBER 1: Eliminations for this bonus event for the top riders in Pro Stock Motorcycle are scheduled for Saturday, 2:15 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. First-round match-ups feature Angelle Sampey vs. Steve Johnson; Andrew Hines vs. Antron Brown; Matt Smith vs. Karen Stoffer and Chip Ellis vs. Craig Treble. The winner’s payout is $25,000.

SKOAL SHOWDOWN, SEPTEMBER 2: Funny Car’s finest battle for $100,000 in elimination rounds scheduled for Sunday, 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. First-round pairings include: Robert Hight vs. Jack Beckman; Ron Capps vs. Gary Scelzi; Tony Pedregon vs. Mike Ashley, Tommy Johnson Jr. vs. John Force.

RACER Magazine FEATURES POWERade’s HOTTEST DRIVERS. America’s leading motorsports monthly will once again put the stars of the POWERade Series in the spotlight with its second-annual RACER Nitro special that features four special covers and insider takes on the world’s fastest motorsport.

McEWEN RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER HEART ATTACK: Avid drag-racing fans remember Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen for his legendary rivalry with Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, among many other lauded contributions to the sport. McEwen remains actively involved in the sport he loves and gave the NHRA community a scare when he was admitted into a Southern California hospital last week after a mild heart attack. He was released a short time later with orders to rest. For more information, check out www.nhra.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS—COUNTDOWN TO FOUR

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK, AUGUST 29–SEPTEMBER 3: Long known as the most prestigious race on the POWERade Series, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals takes on an even more significant role in 2007 with the inception of the Countdown to the Championship. The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is the first race in the four-race Countdown playoff that will halve the field of eligible championship teams from eight to four. The annual Skoal Showdown (Funny Car) and the Ringers Gloves (Pro Stock Motorcycle) races-within-a-race will also be contested during the popular Labor Day weekend event.

NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS, SEPTEMBER 1–3: The drivers of the Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series will be bringing their high-powered four- and six-cylinder Pro Rear Wheel Drive and Pro Front Wheel Drive cars to O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

O’REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS, MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK, SEPTEMBER 14–16: Doug Kalitta, John Force, Kurt Johnson and Andrew Hines look to defend their 2006 titles at this second event in the Countdown to Four.

O’REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS, TEXAS MOTORPLEX, SEPTEMBER 20–23: The third of four races in the Countdown to Four, defending event winners include Brandon Bernstein, Robert Hight and Richie Stevens Jr. Also, for the first time since 2000, the Pro Stock Motorcycles will return to compete at Texas Motorplex.

TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS, VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK, OCTOBER 5–7: The Countdown to Four fields will be set when the POWERade Series returns to the East Coast, where Cory McClenathan, Eric Medlen, and Jason Line won in 2006.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

9: Former Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden remains King of Indy with nine career wins to his credit there. Warren Johnson is the closest to unseating him among active drivers with six wins at the “Big Go.”

DRIVERS TELL ALL

GREG ANDERSON, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO: Like most of his pro career behind the wheel, Anderson has dominated the Pro Stock field in Indianapolis since 2001, winning every year except for 2002—and leaving fellow drivers frustrated and amazed. Here’s what he had to say about the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals: “Obviously, winning four in a row at Indy has been pretty cool for me. I think there are only two other Pro Stock guys that have done that—Bob Glidden and WJ (Warren Johnson). I don’t believe that anyone has ever won five (in a row), so if I could do it that would put me alone in the record book.”

For more information, visit www.nhra.com.

DANCING: IndyCar Series driver Helio Castroneves will be among the celebrities competing in this year’s edition of "Dancing with the Stars," which airs on ABC.

USAC AT BRISTOL: A pair of new-generation USAC Silver Crown cars tested at Bristol Motor Speedway last week with eyes on the series competing at the unique .533-mile oval next season. Drivers Brian Tyler and Cameron Dodson and series officials were happy with the 10-lap exhibition.

TRUCKING: 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villenueve tested a Craftsman Truck at Chicagoland Speedway earlier this week and will make his competition debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in late September. Villeneuve, who will drive for Bill Davis Racing, also won the Indianapolis 500 and the CART championship in 1995.

REINSTATED: After a controversial crash during practice in Belgium, which saw him suspended for Sunday’s Champ Car World Series race there, Dan Clarke has been reinstated by the sanctioning body and will compete this weekend in the Netherlands.

EXTENDED: The ARCA RE/MAX Series has extended its contract with Hoosier Tire Corp., making the Indiana company the sole supplier of tires for the series through the 2011 season.

THE CHAMP: Alex Lloyd clinched the IRL Indy Pro Series championship Saturday at Infineon Raceway.

TOP DOG: While many of the front-runners in National Speed Sport News Power rankings struggled this past weekend, Scott Dixon vaulted to the top spot after winning the IndyCar Series race at Infineon Raceway and claiming the point lead.

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American Autowire announced that it hired Lance Packard to its management team. Packard most recently served a number of roles for Painless Performance, including manager of the technical support call center and communications specialist. Packard also served as a media liaison for Painless at major industry events. He is currently the chair-elect for the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN).

 Lance Packard

Keystone Automotive Industries Inc. appointed Vice President Christopher Northup to the I-CAR Education Foundation board of trustees, and director of marketing services. In addition, Mary Kunz has been appointed to the Women’s Industry Network board (WIN), a not-for-profit organization devoted to encouraging, developing and cultivating opportunities to support women in the collision repair industry. The I-CAR Foundation promotes and enhances career and education opportunities within the industry by providing the most advanced curriculum, training and related services available.

Ford Motor Co.'s President and CEO Alan Mulally will help kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on November 14. Mulally's address is open to all (credentialed) media in attendance and will include a question-and-answer session.  

Volkswagen and Sports Car Club of America announced an official partnership that named Volkswagen the Official Pace Car of SCCA and SCCA Pro Racing. As part of the agreement, Volkswagen will provide pace vehicles for the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships and the SCCA National Championship Runoffs presented by AT&T, as well as course vehicles for The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships. Two Volkswagen GLI Fahrenheits will serve as the official pace cars and be present at all World Challenge races remaining in 2007 and through 2009. The same vehicles will also pace all 25 races at the National Championship Runoffs at Heartland Park Topeka, October 12–14.

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announced that Kevin and Karen Alstott's sleek '35 Ford roadster was named the Goodguys Texaco/Havoline America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod for 2007 at the Goodguys 21st West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton, California. This marks the fourth national award that the car has won in the past 18 months. The vehicle was built by Midwest craftsman Roger Burman and his crew at Lakeside Rods & Rides, Rockwell City, Iowa.

  1935 Ford roadster

Maximum Marketing Services Inc. is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its fulfillment center, which shipped more than one million promotional kits, premium items and point-of-sale packages from the Chicago location over the years. 

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 The latest news from SEMA councils and committees:

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

A message from ARMO Vehicles Sub-committee Chairman, Marshall Giorgi:

• As the SEMA Show quickly approaches, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is proud to introduce a new opportunity exclusively for ARMO members. Once again, the council will have a booth in the restoration marketplace. Due to limited booth space, we only have room for one display vehicle. This year, the ARMO booth display vehicle will be selected from an ARMO-member company.
  
  The selected vehicle will be displayed with signage in the ARMO booth and may be used for pre- and/or post-Show press coverage. The owner is not permitted to display brochures or other marketing/advertising material within the ARMO booth space. The vehicle owner/presenter of the selected vehicle must provide proof of insurance and accepts full responsibility for transportation of the vehicle to and from Las Vegas for the SEMA Show. The owner agrees to comply with all Show-/vehicle-setup requirements, as well as move-in and move-out schedules. The vehicle owner will also be responsible for regular cleaning/detailing of the vehicle so that it is presentable every day of the Show.
  
  In order for your company’s vehicle to be considered, submit at least four photographs (two exterior, one interior, one engine compartment) and a written history of the vehicle and/or its restoration.
  
  All entries must be received no later than Friday, September 14. Entries received will be reviewed, and the winner will be selected by the ARMO Projects Committee. The winner will be notified by Friday, September 28. Information should be sent via e-mail to marshall@rareparts.com or via post to: ARMO Display Vehicle, Attn. Marshall Giorgi, Rare Parts Inc., 621 Wilshire Ave., Stockton, CA 95203. Questions? Contact Giorgi at 800/621-2005.

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

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA has announced its educational lineup for the council's Education Day program, February 28, 2008, at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Working with SEMA’s Education Department, the HRIA was able to secure the services and talents of two notable keynote speakers:  Bob Negen of WhizBang! Training, and Dan Martens of MISIX Inc.—both SEMA Show favorites. A survey of council members identified a strong desire and interest in learning more up-to-date techniques to market their business, products or services. Understanding about marketing a brand was another hot topic of interest.
  
  Education Day consists of two keynote speaker seminars and 35 technical seminars.
  
  Seminar #1
  Maximum Bang for Your Marketing Bucks—How to Bring a Flood of New Customers for Little or No Money
  7:30–8:30 a.m. — White River Ballroom
  Keynote speaker:  Bob Negen, WhizBang! Training
  
  Seminar #2
  Understanding Your Brand and How it Can Work for You
  12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – White River Ballroom
  Keynote speaker:  Dan Martens, MISIX Inc.
  
  NEW FOR 2008: Everybody needs nourishment, and what better way of killing two birds with one stone than to have lunch and listen to a great speaker at the same time!
  
  Technical seminars, better known as manufacturer workshops, will begin at 8:45 a.m. with five seminars running concurrently. A total of 35 workshops throughout the day makes this one of the most desirable educational days available for members. Exhibitors of the Hotrod & Restoration trade show are invited to promote and demonstrate the technical applications of their products by conducting these manufacturer workshops/technical seminars. Approved and final technical seminars will be publicized in SEMA-related materials and in Hotrod and Restoration-related materials. All topics must be technical in nature. Marketing sessions will not be permitted.
  
  To download an application form, visit: www.sema.org/hria. For more information on SEMA educational opportunities visit www.sema.org/education.

To learn more about the HRIA, visit www.sema.org/hria or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.

Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

• The DVD “Why Paint Colors Vary?” This valuable resource is now available. TORA members now have a valuable new tool that will help educate consumers about the challenges of the paint-color-matching process. Available for dealers and installers to play in their waiting areas, the video is presented in a professional format and brings a consistent message on why paint colors vary. The TORA “Why Paint Colors Vary?” DVD is available to TORA council members free of charge (or $49.95 for non-TORA members). Other tools available from TORA are the CHMSL and altered-height CDs. For details or to place an order, contact Staci Bostock at 909/396-0289, ext. 104, or e-mail stacib@sema.org.

To learn more about the TORA, visit www.sema.org/TORA or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

• The 11th annual MPMC Media Trade Conference is set for Tuesday, January 22–Thursday, January 24, 2008, at the Embassy Suites Hotel LAX South in Los Angeles. For more information on the MPMC Media Trade Conference, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

To learn more about the MPMC, visit www.sema.org/mpmc.

Manufacturers' Representatives Council (MRC)

SEMA and the MRC cordially invite you to participate in the SEMA/MRC Interactive Town Hall Dinner, a new component of the SEMA MRC Rep Conference that is designed specifically for manufacturers, WDs and reps. The MRC Rep Conference Town Hall Interactive Dinner takes place immediately following the close of the PWA Conference on Wednesday, September 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the famed MRC sponsored cocktail hour. Dinner service will begin at 6:20 p.m., and the Town Hall discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. lasting until 9:00 p.m.

The Town Hall is a unique interactive discussion that will explore the expectations the manufacturer, warehouse distributor, and manufacturers' rep all have in an agency or rep servicing a satellite warehouse location. 

• Join leading manufacturers and WDs in uncovering the best way to address sales training for WDs.
• Discover new ways to introduce new products, ultimately leading to more sales.
• Go home with practical solutions to your biggest challenges.

Reserving your seat is easy, click here to download a copy of the registration form. To learn more about the MRC Rep Conference, visit www.sema.org/mrc or contact Jan Desma at mrc@sema.org or call 909/396-0289, ext. 134.

To learn more about the MRC, visit www.sema.org/mrc or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

To learn more about PRO, visit www.sema.org/pro or contact Ellen McKoy at ellenm@sema.org.

Sport-Compact Council (SCC)

Richard Schroeder: A special online forum has been created in honor of the late Richard Schroeder, who passed away August 13 after a brief bout with cancer. The forum is located at http://schrodo.com; click on forums. Schroeder was a charter member of the Import Performance Committee, which is now known at the Sport-Compact Council. To learn more about Schroeder’s life and passion for motorsports, visit his website at http://www.schrodo.com.  

• Get Connected at the SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN and enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, too! Thursday, November 1, 2007, 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A. Connect with fellow SEMA members at the annual SEMA Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN. Participate in Speed Networking—a unique and effective way to build your nexus of contacts. Every few minutes you can meet someone new in the automotive industry; you’ll make more new contacts at one breakfast than most people make in six months! To purchase tickets or for more information on the networking breakfast, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

To learn more about the SCC, visit www.sema.org/scc or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• Like to get some exposure for your company in front of the wheel and tire industries’ top companies and also have a good time? Become a sponsor of the WTC Reception during the 2007 SEMA Show. The reception is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 5:00–7:00 p.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton. Sponsorship Agreement forms have been mailed to all WTC members. If you need a Sponsorship Agreement form or have any questions about the WTC Reception, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org. Sponsorship Agreements must be received by Friday, September 28.
  
  
• Get connected at the SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN and enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, too! Thursday, November 1, 2007, 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A. Connect with fellow SEMA members at the annual SEMA Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN. Participate in Speed Networking—a unique and effective way to build your nexus of contacts. Every few minutes you can meet someone new in the automotive industry; you’ll make more new contacts at one breakfast than most people make in six months! To purchase tickets or for more information on the networking breakfast, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.

To learn more about the WTC, visit www.sema.org/wtc or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Like to get some exposure for your company in front of the industries’ top companies and also meet new people? Become a sponsor of the SEMA Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN during the 2007 SEMA Show. The breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, November 1, 2007, 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A. Sponsorship Agreement forms have been mailed to all SBN members. If you need a Sponsorship Agreement form or have any questions about the WTC Reception, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112 or paulm@sema.org. Sponsorship Agreements must be received by Friday, September 28.
  
  
• Get expert advice on a business-related problem. The SEMA Mentoring Program, Powered by the SBN, is available to all employees of SEMA-member companies. Ask a one-time question or be matched with an established leader. Visit www.sema.org/mentoring for details.
  
  
• SBN has sponsorship opportunities available for its annual breakfast held in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. For information, visit www.sema.org/images/pdf/2007SBNBreakfastSponsorshipAgreement.pdf.
  

To learn more about the SBN, visit www.sema.org/sbn.

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• The annual SEMA Show Silent Auction, hosted by YEN, raised more than $70,000 for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2006. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in automotive-related fields. SEMA members and Show exhibitors interested in donating an item or becoming involved in the 2007 Silent Auction are encouraged to visit the SEMA Silent Auction website at www.sema.org/silentauction or the YEN SEMA Silent Auction website at www.semasilentauction.com. 
  

• Would you like to gain more exposure for your company among our industry’s rising young executives?  Would you like to enjoy a fun evening getting to know these future industry leaders? Become a sponsor of the Young Executives Network Reception! The reception is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 5:00–7:30 p.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton. The reception will have a '50s theme. Sponsorship Agreement forms have been mailed to all YEN members. If you need a Sponsorship Agreement form or have any questions about the YEN Reception, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org. Sponsorship Agreements must be received by Friday, September 28, 2007.
  
  
• Get Connected at the SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN and enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, too! Thursday, November 1, 2007, 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A. Connect with fellow SEMA members at the annual SEMA Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN. Participate in Speed Networking—a unique and effective way to build your nexus of contacts. Every few minutes you will meet someone new in the automotive industry; you’ll make more new contacts at one breakfast than most people make in six months! To purchase tickets or for more information on the networking breakfast, contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.
  
  
• Did you know that the 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 our website at www.sema.org/yen.

To learn more about the YEN, visit www.sema.org/yen or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.

Exhibitors with celebrities at the 2007 SEMA Show are invited and encouraged to submit details about the celebrity appearances to Lisa Schafer at lisas@sema.org.

Approved appearances will be promoted to buyers, media and other attendees through SEMA publications and signage at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Details should include:

• Name of celebrity or famous vehicle
• Brief description as to what the celebrity or vehicle is best known for
• Date(s) and time(s) of appearance
• Location of appearance

Also include:

• Company name and booth number
• Contact name
• Mobile number
• Office number
• Fax number
• E-mail address
• Company website

Send completed information to lisas@sema.org or contact Lisa Schafer at 909/396-0289, ext. 181, for details. Deadline to guarantee inclusion in signage at the 2007 SEMA Show is Friday, September 14.

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