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| TIA/AAIA AFTERMARKET LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT June 12-13 2007 |
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WHY ATTEND?
Every day, policymakers in Washington make decisions that affect the bottom line of the aftermarket industry. These decisions have a tremendous impact on every aspect of your business. Federal legislation and regulation affects the way you interact with customers, your ability to compete, and the day-to-day operation of your business. The goal of the Aftermarket Legislative Summit is to ensure that policymakers have the information they need from the automotive aftermarket to ensure they make educated and informed decisions. It is imperative, as an industry, to make our voices heard by our nation’s leaders.
ISSUES:
One of the major issues that likely will be highlighted during the Summit is the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act in addition to the health insurance issue. Right to Repair saw great progress in the 109th Congress, passing the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer
Protection for the first time. This year Right to Repair needs even more support from the aftermarket to move it further in the House and Senate. The rising cost of health insurance and the need for increased funding for vocational education programs also could be subjects covered by summit attendees.
RECEPTION:
Ray Evernham, president and CEO, Evernham Motorsports, will be this year’s special guest at the Aftermarket Legislative Summit Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C. The reception allows attendees the opportunity to meet and have their picture taken with Evernham. Attendees also will have the opportunity to network with legislators and their staffs in an informal setting.
Tentative Schedule
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| Tuesday, June 12, 2007 |
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12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration/Washington Court Hotel |
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3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Legislative Summit Briefing/Washington Court Hotel |
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6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Congressional Reception/Rayburn Building |
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Invitations have been sent to all Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill. NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham will be in attendance and available for photo opportunities.
Please Note: You must arrive at the reception before 7:00 p.m. to gain entry into the Rayburn House Office Building! |
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| Wednesday, June 13, 2007 |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast/Washington Court Hotel |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
White House Briefing
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10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Congressional Appointments |
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Meetings with your Senators, Representatives and their staffs are being scheduled for Wednesday. Please contact AAIA immediately at 301-654-6664 if your flight plans do not allow you to participate in meetings during these times. Please also note that due to the busy schedule on Capitol Hill, there likely will be last minute changes to some appointments. Be prepared to be flexible and patient should you have to adjust your schedule.
Security: Due to the country being under a national security alert, there will be the same security procedures getting into the Congressional Buildings as there is getting into the airport. Please make sure you do not bring any sharp objects or weapons of any kind into the Senate and House office buildings.
Summit staff will prepare briefing materials for you to provide elected officials and their staffs during your scheduled meetings. You will receive these materials at registration and they will be fully discussed during the Opening Session. Additionally, it would be helpful for you to be prepared to explain your company’s impact on its community to the elected official. |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Luncheon/Capitol Hill |
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Participants will enjoy a rare opportunity to have lunch in the U.S. Capitol with Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House in the 110th Congress. Representative Hoyer will give his assessment of the current state of the Congress. |
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Please Note: For your convenience, transportation will be provided from the Washington Court Hotel located at 525 New Jersey Avenue,NW, Washington, DC, for the White House Briefing and Congressional Appointments. Transportation will depart at 8:00 a.m. |
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TIA would like to thank the following companies for being a Corporate
Contributing Sponsor of the Aftermarket Legislative Summit:
1-800EVERYRIM.COM
Crowl, Montgomery & Clark
Federated Insurance
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