BEDFORD, Texas The early-bird registration deadline is March 27 for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention to be held May 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif. Members who register before the early-bird deadline will enjoy significant savings up to $270. In addition, members are encouraged to register promptly as hotel rooms may be limited.
On the agenda will be open meetings of the ASA affiliate assembly and board of directors, ASA’s Mechanical and Collision Divisions Parts Forum and a State of the Association address by Ron Pyle, ASA’s president and chief staff executive. Charlie Fewell will speak during the keynote luncheon May 2, and two Automotive Management Institute (AMI) courses will also be offered. The event will also include the association’s annual Celebration of Excellence and AMI’s graduation ceremony May 3.
Online registration is open at www.ASAshop.org/Annual08 until April 20; however, the early-bird discount ends Thursday, March 27. In addition to providing secure, convenient online registration, the ASA Annual Convention Web site also includes daily agendas, education courses, a list of sponsors and optional tour information.