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THE new Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), created by the Auto Care Association, had its first official meeting of Advisory Council Members at the Spring Leadership Days meeting in Huntington Beach, Calif. in April. YANG is comprised of future executive-level staffers of the auto care industry seeking industry connections and collaboration. Present at the inaugural meeting were 2014 YANG Advisory Council Members Michael Rukov, One Stop Parts Source; Alena Van Cleave, A & Jay Automotive Warehouse; Chase Baxley, The Parts House; Joe Davis, Maxi Automotive; Jenni Lucero, Gates Corporation; and Chris Strappel, FMI - Automotive. Important planning work was done to establish a strong foundation for the group, including the development of three primary goals for YANG in 2014. IT'S GOOD TO BE A YANGster YANG is already helping provide young professionals with outstanding opportunities and connections in the industry. FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION www.facebook.com/AAIAauto AAIA doesn't have a FLICKR account FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION www.twitter.com/AAIAauto www.facebook.com/AAIAauto /groups/YANGster linkedin.com : search groups : Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association by preapproval tiny.cc/YANGlinkedin only or http://tiny.cc/AAIALinkedIn AAIA doesn't have a FLICKR account 3. The third goal is to give back to the industry, which includes a planned initiative to host an auto care industry career fair at a selected university to draw new Millennial recruits into this well-established and respected industry. The Advisory Council planned two education sessions for AAPEX 2014, the first of which will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 on "Developing Millennial Leaders in the Auto Care Industry" and the second will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 on "How to Network Effectively." The first YANG Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the V-Bar in The Venetian Hotel. Details forthcoming. YANG is already helping provide young professionals with outstanding opportunities and connections in the industry. Members have been invited to sit on the AWDA Board of Governors and Manufacturers' Representative Council. In addition, YANG is supporting the Auto Care Association Impact Awards: Four for the Future, this year, in conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Committee. For more information, visit www.autocare.org/yang. kathleenschmatz.wordpress.com linkedin.com : search groups : Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association by preapproval only or http://tiny.cc/AAIALinkedIn 2. The second goal is to provide professional development tools for members. To achieve this, the group plans to offer networking opportunities at AAPEX including education sessions and a happy hour, as well as educational webinars for members to hone skills and knowledge that can help them advance their careers. www.youtube.com/AAIAssociation www.twitter.com/AAIAauto 1. The first of these goals is for YANG to gain recognition as the premier auto care industry young professionals group. Some planned initiatives that fall under this goal include creating key, synergistic partnerships with industry organizations and hosting a successful networking event at AAPEX in Las Vegas. AAIA does not have a pinterest account www.youtube.com/AAIAssociation AUTO CARE INSIDER | kathleenschmatz.wordpress.com VOL. 88 3 http://www.facebook.com/groups/YANGster http://www.tiny.cc/YANGlinkedin http://www.autocare.org/yang

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Auto Care Insider Volume 88

President's Message
YANG
Factbook.
Government Affairs
International Focus
Member Profile: Mark Seng
Toolbox: Technology Tips
Impact Awards: Todd Campau
Inside Technology
Head of the Class: Tascosalesreps

Auto Care Insider Volume 88