For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

	Jack Trepanier

John "Jack" Trepanier, 70, of Manteno, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. He was the general manager of Rad Rides by Troy in Manteno, former owner and operator of Jack's Automotive and also a jet mechanic at Continental Airlines for six years. Trepanier served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961–1965. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno.

Trepanier is survived by his wife Judith; one daughter, Annette and Rob Zimbelman; one son, Troy and Angela Trepanier; four grandchildren, Carly Trepanier, Gavin Zimbelman, Jack Trepanier and Luke Trepanier; one sister, Paula Harris; one brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Elvera Trepanier; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shirley and James Marion, Norma and Darrell Stauffenberg, Jerri and Stu Cann, Delmar and Coralee Skeen, and Robert and Linda Skeen. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tannisse Iverach; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shirley and Anna Skeen.

Trepanier was laid to rest Wednesday, March 19, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Manteno Athletic Boosters or the Manteno Fire Department.

SEMA Show contracts and endorses Official Service Contractors that are held accountable to provide Showgoers with the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates.

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor, may not be included.
• Confirm that any stated representation regarding official contractors is correct, since many statements made by these solicitors are misleading and false. (You may confirm this information by contacting sales@sema.org or by calling 909-396-0289.)
• Ask if a contact person will be available to work with you at the Show 24 hours per day. (Non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after Show floor hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don't come to the Show to assist with setup.)
• If you decide to hire an outside contractor for booth setup, you will be required to register the contractor as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC).

SEMA Show contracts and endorses Official Service Contractors that are held accountable to provide Showgoers with the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates.

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor, may not be included.
• Confirm that any stated representation regarding official contractors is correct, since many statements made by these solicitors are misleading and false. (You may confirm this information by contacting sales@sema.org or by calling 909-396-0289.)
• Ask if a contact person will be available to work with you at the Show 24 hours per day. (Non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after Show floor hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don't come to the Show to assist with setup.)
• If you decide to hire an outside contractor for booth setup, you will be required to register the contractor as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC).

	The Manufacturers’ Agents National Association’s (MANA) “Best Practices with Reps, Planning with Intent” seminar will be held May 1–2, 2014, at the AMA Executive Conference Center in Chicago.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to participate in the Manufacturers' Agents National Association's (MANA) seminar, "Best Practices With Reps, Planning With Intent." Henry P. Bergson and Kris Hefley are instructors for the two-day event, taking place Thursday–Friday, May 1–2, at the AMA Executive Conference Center in Chicago, Illinois. 

Forming a partnership with an established team of sales representatives can create a host of benefits for manufacturers, including cost savings and wider access to local markets. Developing an understanding of the field sales force, how it functions and the techniques for better management are key to keeping a motivated and productive team.

The seminar is designed specifically for manufacturers who want to gain the most of their relationships with reps. Attendees will learn how to effectively partner with reps, becoming their go-to team from the very beginning of the recruitment process. The session will benefit manufacturers seeking to build a network of reps and those who simply need to restructure their current rep sales team.

MANA is an association of interdependent manufacturers and representatives dedicating to educating, protecting and promoting the multi-lined outsourced sales function.

As a SEMA member, you are invited to participate in the conference for the discounted rate of $995. During registration, just be sure to enter "SEMA" in the "Sister Association Name" box on the registration form.

Learn more and register today.

	The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. SEMA's “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report highlights the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) market for a range of specialty-equipment companies.

SEMA has released a new powersports study highlighting the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side market for a range of specialty-equipment companies. The report identifies the most popular UTV accessories, the average annual amount spent on accessories and the wide range of ways UTVs are used as both tools and recreational vehicles.

Members are invited to download a copy of the “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report at no cost at www.sema.org/utvreport.

The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. Similar to other auto markets, UTV accessorization is driven by the way that the vehicles are used, and the report offers a current market overview and a breakdown of its three main categories: Sports, Multipurpose and Utility. Whether companies are seeking information on the type of UTVs used for utility, or wants to know what parts enthusiasts use most to increase off-road performance, the report will provide an in-depth breakdown.

The report's information and market insight was collected by Clarity Research LLC using an in-depth, online survey conducted with owners of a variety of UTV models. Survey topics ranged from UTV usage and accessories purchased to driver lifestyles and hobbies.

Due to the scope of the powersports market, the Powersports & Utility Vehicles section of the SEMA Show was created in 2009 in support of its crossover relation to the specialty-equipment market in terms of lifestyle and the need for products that improve specific functions and performance.

Today, the SEMA Show includes special powersports kiosks for exhibitors to create awareness for their products in areas away from their booths; a dedicated powerstports section in the SEMA Show New Products Showcase; and educational seminars and workshops dedicated to powersports professionals.

	The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. SEMA's “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report highlights the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) market for a range of specialty-equipment companies.

SEMA has released a new powersports study highlighting the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side market for a range of specialty-equipment companies. The report identifies the most popular UTV accessories, the average annual amount spent on accessories and the wide range of ways UTVs are used as both tools and recreational vehicles.

Members are invited to download a copy of the “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report at no cost at www.sema.org/utvreport.

The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. Similar to other auto markets, UTV accessorization is driven by the way that the vehicles are used, and the report offers a current market overview and a breakdown of its three main categories: Sports, Multipurpose and Utility. Whether companies are seeking information on the type of UTVs used for utility, or wants to know what parts enthusiasts use most to increase off-road performance, the report will provide an in-depth breakdown.

The report's information and market insight was collected by Clarity Research LLC using an in-depth, online survey conducted with owners of a variety of UTV models. Survey topics ranged from UTV usage and accessories purchased to driver lifestyles and hobbies.

Due to the scope of the powersports market, the Powersports & Utility Vehicles section of the SEMA Show was created in 2009 in support of its crossover relation to the specialty-equipment market in terms of lifestyle and the need for products that improve specific functions and performance.

Today, the SEMA Show includes special powersports kiosks for exhibitors to create awareness for their products in areas away from their booths; a dedicated powerstports section in the SEMA Show New Products Showcase; and educational seminars and workshops dedicated to powersports professionals.

	The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. SEMA's “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report highlights the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) market for a range of specialty-equipment companies.

SEMA has released a new powersports study highlighting the existing opportunities in the utility task vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side market for a range of specialty-equipment companies. The report identifies the most popular UTV accessories, the average annual amount spent on accessories and the wide range of ways UTVs are used as both tools and recreational vehicles.

Members are invited to download a copy of the “Powersports: UTV Accessorization” report at no cost at www.sema.org/utvreport.

The use of UTVs has grown dramatically over the past 10 years. Similar to other auto markets, UTV accessorization is driven by the way that the vehicles are used, and the report offers a current market overview and a breakdown of its three main categories: Sports, Multipurpose and Utility. Whether companies are seeking information on the type of UTVs used for utility, or wants to know what parts enthusiasts use most to increase off-road performance, the report will provide an in-depth breakdown.

The report's information and market insight was collected by Clarity Research LLC using an in-depth, online survey conducted with owners of a variety of UTV models. Survey topics ranged from UTV usage and accessories purchased to driver lifestyles and hobbies.

Due to the scope of the powersports market, the Powersports & Utility Vehicles section of the SEMA Show was created in 2009 in support of its crossover relation to the specialty-equipment market in terms of lifestyle and the need for products that improve specific functions and performance.

Today, the SEMA Show includes special powersports kiosks for exhibitors to create awareness for their products in areas away from their booths; a dedicated powerstports section in the SEMA Show New Products Showcase; and educational seminars and workshops dedicated to powersports professionals.