
Automotive Service Councils, Foothill Chapter 5
"Shop Owners Helping
Shop Owners"
Events
10/03/2023 6-10 pm at Frogtown Brewery
It's not always about work; we need some fun with our friends, too.
Join us for our Oktoberfest Mixer at Frogtown Brewery, an independent, craft brewery along the Los Angeles River!
2931 Gilroy St.; Los Angeles, CA 90039
We were at Frogtown last year and it was a HIT! Don't miss out this year.
One free meal coupon per regular and associate member. All others pay for their own.
Bring a non-member shop owner and show them the strength of ASCCA Chapter 5: SHOP OWNERS HELPING SHOP OWNERS!
We will comp them one meal coupon.
09/05/2023 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant - Walt Commans, ASE Western States Consultant and former Membership Director for ASCCA Chapter 5
Walt Commans was Membership Director for Chapter 5 for many years. He will be giving his own personal views on what makes ASCCA Chapter 5 different and why we stand out.
Walt will also be speaking on many important topics affecting our industry including:
-The importance of making a good first impression in our industry
-The new ASE certifications for ADAS and electric vehicles
-How special certification is required
-The importance of ASE certification and the direction it is heading
Walt will be bringing prizes to be raffled off at the end of the chapter meeting. You definitely don't want to miss this event!
One free dinner per regular and associate member. All others are $36/per person.
As always, potential members are free for up to two meetings.
Bring a non-member shop owner and show them the strength of ASCCA Chapter 5:
SHOP OWNERS HELPING SHOP OWNERS!
RSVP at ascca.05@gmail.com
08/01/2023 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant - "What the Actual Heck?" Making Sense of Environmental Compliance
Hazardous materials compliance is confusing at best and infuriating at worst. While most may agree that the foundation for environmental regulations holds a place in a business, sometimes it can seem like the verbiage …and numbers …and thresholds …and timelines ...and exemptions and... is all just too hard to keep up with, especially in California. Ultimately, this is why Emily started EastWall Environmental, and the primary focus of her presentation, entitled, “What the Actual Heck? For Automotive Service Facilities,” aims to provide an overview of environmental requirements for automotive shops all about hazardous materials/hazardous waste handling. Her presentation will discuss topics such as CERS requirements, identifying hazardous materials/waste, small vs large quantity generators, maintaining manifests, aboveground storage tanks, and some basic strategies to stay in compliance.
07/04/2023 - NO CHAPTER 5 DINNER MEETING
Due to the holiday being on the day of our normal meeting, we will go dark this month and reconvene on August 1 at Mijares for our regularly scheduled meeting.
05/02/2023 6:00 pm
Shop Night/ Vendor Fair at Hanson Distributing Co. in Azusa
Once again, we are invited to Hanson Distributing Co. for our Shop Night in concert with their Vendor Fair.
RSVP with Jerry Acdan 626-831-3052
Tacos and Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Lots of Door Prizes
Over 30 Vendors With Displays and Lots of Giveaways
Admission is FREE!!!
975 West 8th Street in Azusa
Come and Experience the Advantages of Belonging to the Oldest and Largest Automotive Trade Association in California!
04/04/2023 at Pasadena City College Auto Tech Dept. 6:00pm
Two Informative Classes
- One for Techs
- One for Owners
“Ride Control Fundamentals” - for Techs by Garage Gurus
“How to prepare your customer and vehicle for a referee inspection” - for Owners by compliance referee, Aron Newell.
Speak with a live BAR referee and find out what they are looking for when they check vehicles.
03/07/2023 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Join us for 3 critical workshops:
CAL-OSHA - David Fischer
...Are you prepared for the inevitable CAL-OSHA inspection? Bring your questions and concerns.
Insurance - Glen Daily
...Do you have adequate and appropriate insurance for your shop and your employees? Bring your questions and concerns.
Shop Operations SOP - John Eppstein
...Is your shop operating at maximum efficiency and effectiveness? Bring your Standard Operating Procedures and get an outside perspective.
We will have three groups which rotate through the workshops for 20 minutes each.
02/07/2023 at Pasadena City College Auto Tech Dept. 6:00pm
“Back to Business as Unusual”
Brandon Thomas of ReVoot
(two classes: one for beginners or one for novices)
Are you getting the most out of your online marketing efforts? Are you paying for ads that may or may not work? How do you reinforce your Organic online presence?
01/03/2023 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
“New Laws for 2023”
Do you know what’s changed?
The fact is that you have a repair shop to run and don’t have time to research all the new laws.
That’s why ASCCA does the research for you!
Come as early as 6:00 to hang out with other members.
12/03/22 6-11pm - ASCCA Chapter 5 Christmas Party / Casino Night Fundraiser at Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia - Santa will be there!!!
It's the season to celebrate friends and family!
Join us for a time of celebration and a fun night of casino games to raise funds to help the homeless through the LA Mission.
Bring your family. Make this your shop Christmas Party.
Enjoy a delicious dinner. Take home photos from the photo booth. Join the fun with a chance to win valuable prizes.
Cost: $100 per person
11/05/22 8am-3pm - Service Writer Class with
"Mikey B" at Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia
Mikey B Says, “Most don't realize how stressful being a Service Advisor is, yet I see Advisors adding stress to an already stressful position by cutting corners. I help them learn to minimize that stress and be more productive in selling with confidence! Learning should be FUN and that’s what we do!!!
Only $75 for the day with breakfast and lunch provided.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
October 4, November 1, & November 5
11/01/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Are you ready for the new year? Do you know how to set things up so you can hit the ground running?
10/04/2022 6-10 pm at Frogtown Brewery
Join us for our Oktoberfest Mixer
09/06/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Join us for a Service Writer Class by Tim Huddleston of Highpoint Distributing
08/02/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Join us as UnderCarPlus hosts our monthly meeting and presents the PartsPlus CarCareCenter Program
07/05/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Honoring Scholarship Recipients and Open Forum
06/07/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
“Communicating and Connecting for Leadership Success”
05/03/2022 at 6:00 at Crown City Tire Auto Care #2
Shop Night!
04/05/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Vendor Appreciation Night!
03/01/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
"Investment Challenges We All Face"
02/01/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
01/04/2022 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
What Has Coaching Done for Me?
12/04/2021 - Holiday/Christmas Party Fundraiser
We will be celebrating the season together at Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia at 6pm.
11/02/2021 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
"The 5 Steps Every Shop Owner Needs to Take to Become an Effective Leader" - Free training by Bob Cooper
10/05/2021 at 6:00 at Hanson's Distributing Company in Azusa.
Come to Hanson's Distributing in Azusa for Shop Night / Vendor Fair at 975 W. Eighth Street; Azusa, CA 91702; 626-224-9800
Over 30 Vendors with Displays and lots of Giveaways!
Admission is FREE!
Food and lots of door prizes.
09/07/2021 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Come see Darren's shop and learn from Garage Gurus as they present a class on MOOG Steering and Suspension Inspection. Bring your techs.
8/03/2021 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Finally... we are back at Mijares!!!!
August 3, 2021
Buffet opens at 6:15
07/06/2021 at 6:00 at Mijares Mexican Restaurant
For the first time in over a year we are back at Mijares!!!!
July 6, 2021
Buffet opens at 6:15
06/01/2021 on Zoom
Join us for our monthly Chapter 5 meeting with Scott Brown as he gives us a technical update. Great for owners, service advisors and techs... and it's FREE!
05/04/2021 at 6:00 on Zoom
Join us for our monthly Chapter 5 meeting with special guest and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expert Rachelle Golden of Golden Law
04/06/2021 at 6:00 on Zoom