President’s Comments By ARA President David Gold
Building a Strong Association
s I write this column, I am coming off the heels of a successful ARA Winter Planning meeting with the entire ARA Executive Committee (EC). Your leadership team came prepared and ready to participate with an energy and dedication, no doubt, that continues to build a strong foundation for the future. Our mission and focus for this meeting was clear: to allocate signifi cant time to discuss and establish goals that would further objectives benefi - cial to the association and its members. By its volunteer nature, ARA’s Executive Committee members change each year – where we gain a new Secretary as the Immediate Past President completes their service. As we all can appreciate, that format has pros and cons. As a team, the current EC members have made it their collective goal to insure more continuity of mission from year to year over the course of our terms, which refl ects our shared values and those expressed to us by the ARA membership. This is a big reason why our current group is motivated with energy as a unifi ed team, and that to me is exciting. The unity within our team is important now, possibly more than ever that I can remember, because it refl ects the need for industry auto recyclers to stick together no matter where in the world they are located. Our industry is evolving – just as the auto is evolving – so the way we do business today will be different than in the future. The industry has faced challenges in the past and overcome; the current climate requires us to work together, again. We all still have to press hard and stick to our core fundamentals and pay attention to the business metrics that will sustain us as we simultaneously make ourselves aware of the oppor- tunities that will be sure to present themselves going forward. To this effort, during this past month your association has reached out and collaborated with industry stakeholders at the highest levels. More outreach is in play in the months to follow, as we are working hard to set the foundation and make sure we have a seat at the table when positive auto recycling events take place. ARA CEO Michael E. Wilson’s column will highlight the importance of association accomplishments as he continues to do a great job keeping you informed.
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For this piece, I would like to share that ARA is looking to be more nimble and attentive as an association. While our interests are, in part, inspired by legislative and regulatory activities, we are equally concerned about the day-to-day operations of professional auto recyclers. We are evaluating what ARA does well as an association and, conversely, even what we need to improve upon. As a result of our review, positive changes are forthcoming. Success for us means that we engage all stakeholders, where they understand that they are valued. We desire open and reciprocal communication, especially with all professional auto recyclers. We will do whatever outreach is necessary to engage more of them to participate every step of the way. The hallmarks of a strong association are increasing membership, income and substantial attendance to association-hosted events. That is what we and our CEO have committed to growing this year and beyond. The ARA staff will continue to play key roles for the associ- ation. As always. I look forward to seeing them later this month for a face-to-face meeting, and our ongoing work together on the various committee calls and objectives they help orchestrate, plan, coordinate and support.
The beginning of 2018 is a focus on membership participation. Any and all ideas are wel- come for open discussion. Please contact myself or any of the ARA EC and you can expect a response back as we push hard to make sure this is an association that everyone can be glad that they are a part of.
David Gold 2017-2018 ARA President 4
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SECOND VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Chad Counselman
Counselman Automotive Recycling, LLC Mobile, AL
chad@counselmanauto.com SECRETARY
Robertson’s Auto Salvage, Inc. Wareham, MA
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Sonny’s Auto Salvage Jacksonville, AR
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