Dear Members,
I hope you are getting excited for MTADA’s 111th Annual Family Convention at Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino in scenic Polson, Montana! We have many enlightening sessions planned, family friendly adventures to enjoy and opportunities to learn from industry experts and to network. This year’s convention will be bigger and better than ever — you won’t want to miss this fun-filled, unforgettable event!
It would be incredible if every dealer member were in attendance. Just think of the fun we could have and how our dealer community can grow stronger as we gather and learn together. If, for some reason, you can’t make it, please consider sending a member of your team, and their family, to represent your dealership. Helping your employees grow through experiences like the convention will ultimately benefit your organization.
I wanted to thank Montana’s newly elected Senator Tim Sheehy for taking the time to talk with us about his experience in D.C. thus far and what he is doing for the auto industry. You can read more about the Senator on page 12. Senator Sheehy, along with Governor Greg Gianforte, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and State Auditor Jim Brown will be speaking in our All-Member Meeting at our convention on Thursday, August 14, at 11:00 am.
Please make sure to read more about Montana Overdrive and what it can do to support your dealership on page 24. Montana Overdrive is MTADA’s dealer product source offering over 1,300 products. A percentage of every purchase comes back to MTADA to help us grow. If you haven’t checked this program out, now is the time.
Another exciting announcement is the newly formed partnership between MTADA and ComplyAuto. This program will help you stay on top of your compliance while bringing dealer-friendly solutions to the forefront of the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
ComplyAuto will be presenting at the convention and sharing more about this partnership. ComplyAuto is offering two FREE deal jacket audits for convention attendees, preferably for one new and one used car. Please have your deal jackets submitted as soon as possible.
MTADA and ComplyAuto will be drawing names for TWO CASH PRIZES for those who have submitted deal jackets. You must be in attendance at the Saturday morning meetings at the MTADA Convention to win.
- First draw: $1,000
- Second draw: $500
This is only available at the MTADA convention in Polson this August.
Deal Jacket Videos and Submission Instructions
Deal Jacket Upload Instructions
Also included in this edition: Placer Motors and owner, Erick Anderson, was recently spotlighted by Montana’s Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen. We get to know more about Sean and Kevin McCutcheon of Marsh McClennan Agency. We are celebrating women in the industry with a Q&A with Tammy VandenBos, general manager at Van Motors. And so much more!
I look forward to seeing you at convention. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need help, have an idea or suggestion, have feedback or just want to say hello. You are a valued member of the Montana Auto Dealers Association, and I want to hear from you.
As always, feel free to call me anytime on my cell at (406) 461-7680.
Bruce
