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President's Message
As we usher in 2008, we welcome Dale Finch as our executive director,
and on behalf of all of the executive directors, I would like to offer Bob
Clarke our best wishes. Bob officially retired as the ARA's executive
director in December, turning the reins over to Dale after a few months of
final transition. Dale has been preparing for this moment and building his
team since joining the ARA staff in October, 2005. We are confident that
with Dale's guidance, the ARA will remain focused on providing the best
possible service to our members.
The newest member of Dale's team is Marc Blouin, who is now serving our B-CAR and Towing Divisions. Welcome Marc. The Automotive Glass Division has been added to Rene Young's portfolio.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all members a very prosperous 2008. We are looking forward to a strong year, and your Association is here to help any way we can.
Mike Bailey, President, ARA.
© 2008 Automotive Retailers Publishing Co.
In This Issue:
• Division Updates
• Vicarious Liability
Developments in B.C.
• New Model for Apprenticeship Training Begins
• GST Reduction
• WorkSafe Rate Comparison
• Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
• A Legend Retires
• The History of ARA
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