Wednesday, November 1, 2017 |
Educational Foundation Committee Mtg. | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Reunion A | | |
ARA Registration Open | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Trinity A | | |
Scholarship Foundation Committee Mtg. | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Reunion B | | |
Technical Advisory Committee Mtg. | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Reunion A | | |
Gold Seal Committee Mtg. | 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Reunion A | | |
Regional Directors Meeting | 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Reunion B | | |
Affiliate Chapters Meeting | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Reunion E | | |
Past Presidents Luncheon (by invitation only) | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Pegasus | | |
Govt. Affairs/PAC Committee Mtg. | 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM | Reunion A | | |
Annual Board & Membership Meeting with Committee Reports | 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Reunion FH | | |
Depart for Off-site Event | 5:30 PM | Trinity Crossing | | |
Recyclers Appreciation Night at Crashed Toys | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | | |
Thursday, November 2, 2017 |
ARA Registration Open | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trinity A | | |
Hospitality | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Reunion Foyer | | |
Prayer Meeting | 7:00 AM - 7:15 AM | Pegasus | | |
1st Time Convention Attendee Orientation | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Pegasus | | |
Recyclers Roundtable: Tackling the Tough Issues | 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Reunion FH | Shannon Nordstrom - Scott Robertson -
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Spouse Activity: Makeover and Lunch | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Reunion E | | |
ES: Circular Economy Principles Key to Automotive Recyclers Future | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Reunion A | Michael Wilson - Automotive Recyclers Association
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Full Service vs. Self Service | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Reunion B | Mike Kunkel -
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Buckle & Shift Fashion Show | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Reunion FH | | |
Connected Consumer Creates New Revenue | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Reunion B | Ginny Whelan - GJK Consulting Services Fred Iantorno - CIECA
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Introducing ARA's NEW Awareness Campaign | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Reunion C | Scott Robertson - annabel swanberg - Eagle Towing Service
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Managing Your Recycling Facility and Your Life to Build Wealth | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Reunion A | Ron Sturgeon -
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How Selling on eBay Can Make a Big Payday for You! | 2:25 PM - 3:20 PM | Reunion B | Jordan Schware - Hollander Amanda Leino - Home Solutions
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Managing the Sale After the Sale | 2:25 PM - 3:20 PM | Reunion C | Peter Bishop - CCC Benny Cunningham - Original One Parts Jonathan Morrow - M&M Auto Parts, Inc.
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Social Media: Don't Fear Negative Feedback | 2:25 PM - 3:20 PM | Reunion A | Cheryl Tallant - Jim's Appliance & Furniture
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Keynote Session: Junkyards, Gearheads & Rust | 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Reunion FH | David evans - uhaul
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Past Presidents Reception & Exposition Opening | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Marsalis/Cumberland | | |
International Networking Reception | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Pegasus | | |
Friday, November 3, 2017 |
ARA Registration Open | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Trinity A | | |
Hospitality | 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Reunion Foyer | | |
Prayer Meeting | 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM | Cumberland A | | |
Events Advisory Committee Mtg. | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Pegasus | | |
Changes in the Collision Repair Industry and the Impact on Auto Recyclers | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Reunion C | Jeff Schroder - Car-Part.com
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Don't Feed the Monkey | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Reunion A | Paul D'Adamo - Recycling Growth
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Online Training in Your Face | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Reunion B | Jim Watson - ABC Auto Parts and Former President of ARA Dan Snyder - Ginny Whelan - GJK Consulting Services Amanda Rawls -
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Spouse Tour: JFK/City Tour and Lunch | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Trinity Crossing | | |
Discovering a Bigger Piece of the Pie | 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Reunion C | Brandon Gilllis - PartCycle JC Cahill - Todd Ensworth -
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Environmental Compliance | 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Reunion B | Cheryl Horn - RPS Mike James - James Environmental Management Sara Hamidovic - Sue Schauls -
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The Evolution of Data, Yard Management Systems and eCommerce: What it Means to You | 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Reunion A | Brandon Mullins - Hollander
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Public Speaking for Recyclers | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Reunion A | Paul D'Adamo - Recycling Growth
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Recalls Challenge United States Automotive Recycling Market | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Reunion G | Michael Wilson - Automotive Recyclers Association
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The Most Important Second | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Reunion C | Robert Counts - Counts Business Consulting Chad Counts - CBC Dashboard, LLC
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Utilizing Technology to Maximize Sales | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Reunion B | Peter Bishop - CCC Roger Schroder - Car-Part.com Kristi Werner - URG Todd Ensworth - Brandon Mullins - Hollander
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Exhibit Hall Open | 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Marsalis/Cumberland | | |
ARA Awards Dinner & Presidential Gavel Ceremony | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Reunion FH | | |
Saturday, November 4, 2017 |
Prayer Meeting | 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM | Cumberland A | | |
ARA Registration Open | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Trinity A | | |
LARA Breakfast: Survival After Losing a Spouse | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Pegasus | Fran Reitman - Reitman Auto Parts & Sales
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Exposition Open | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Marsalis/Cumberland | | |
Beyond 2020 – The Future of Recycled parts | 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Reunion B | Chris aslanyan - Cardinal Tow Inc.
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The Real First Image of Your Business | 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Reunion A | DJ Harrington - Car-Part.com
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Things That Go Bang: Vehicle Safety Devices and How to Ship Them | 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM | Reunion C | Trevor Stage - Simon Kvilhaug -
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TARA Meeting | 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM | Pegasus | | |
Acquisitions and Managing Multi-Site Operations | 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM | Reunion B | Eric Wilbert - Sara Wilken - Dan Snyder -
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Recalls Challenge United States Automotive Recycling Market | 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM | Reunion G | Michael Wilson - Automotive Recyclers Association
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Self Service Peer Groups | 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM | Reunion A | Mike Kunkel -
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How Advanced Vehicle Technology will Impact the Vehicle Recycling Industry and How Professional Automotive Recyclers Can Use it to Create Opportunities for Growth | 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM | Reunion FH | Andy Latham -
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Recalls Challenge United States Automotive Recycling Market | 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM | Reunion G | Michael Wilson - Automotive Recyclers Association
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KEYNOTE: Q&A with Thomas Weeks and Sue Martin | 3:10 PM - 4:25 PM | Reunion FH | Sue Martin - Thomas Fairbanks - Kingpins
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Depart to Off-site | 5:00 PM | Trinity Crossing | | |
Yard Tour @ American Auto Salvage followed by time @ Stockyards | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | | |
Sunday, November 5, 2017 |
Depart for TX Motor Speedway | 10:30 AM | Trinity Crossing | | |
AAA Texas 500 | 2:00 PM | | | |