CCA Report October '03
The CCA board of directors is working on the following for its membership. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the topics, please contact our offices at 800/287-6604.
WashUSA to Get National Exposure on The Early Show!
Mark Curtis, spokesperson for WashUSA, reports that on November 1 not only will 750 carwashes across the country be raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation¨ but the professional carwashing industry will be getting incredible national exposure as he and WashUSA representatives wash a car on the Plaza in New York City with Ira Joe Fisher from The Early Show! If you have not yet signed up to participate in WashUSA download a participation agreement by logging onto www.washesforwishes.org
or by calling 888/WASHUSA today!!! Don't delay - sign up today!
Holiday Gathering Set for Carmine's
The CCA's Annual Holiday Gathering, December 3 at Carmine's restaurant in New Haven, is an event that is open to all CCA members and their spouses or significant others. You can register for the dinner event by calling 800/287-6604. The cost is $40 per person.
Web Site Update
The CCA's new and improved web site launched earlier this month. Consumers can log on and find CCA member washes and association members can get all the up-to-date CCA information on line. Look for many special features when you log on! Visit www.wewashctcars.com often for all the latest CCA news and events.
Scholarship Award Program
In December applications for the CCA's Annual Kenneth M. Gustafson Sr. Scholarship Award will mail. If you have an employee you feel is deserving of a $1,000 scholarship, please encourage him/her to complete the application.
Legislative Update
There has been no new legislative activity that would affect the association. CCA Lobbyist PJ Cimini continues to monitor developments at the capitol.
Calendar
* Nov. 1, '03 WashUSA, www.washesforwishes.org
* Dec. 3, '03 CCA Annual Holiday Gathering, Carmine's, New Haven
* March 31, '04 CCA Mini Expo, Cromwell Holiday Inn, Cromwell
* April 29-May 1, '04 ICA Car Care World Expo, Las Vegas, NV
* September 21, '04 Annual CCA Golf Invitational, Tunxis Plantation, Farmington
