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SUMMARY:ASA NTX March Monthly Meeting: Processing Cars
DESCRIPTION:ASA NTX Monthly Meeting is at Golden Corral in Irving\, Texas. \nMarch 19th\, 2020 at 7 pm \n  \nThis month’s meeting topic is Processing Cars. \n  \nJoin us and bring a friend to share this valuable information.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/asa-ntx-march-monthly-meeting-processing-cars/
LOCATION:Golden Corral – Irving\, 1701 N Belt Line Rd\, Irving\, TX\, 75061\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John Firm":MAILTO:john@firmautomotive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T200000
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SUMMARY:October Member Meeting: DVI Discussion and Fixing a Dysfunctional Courtesy Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meeting will kick off with an open discussion on the topic of digital vehicle inspection (DVI) software. \n3 OF THE DVI THAT PLAN TO BE SHOWN: \nhttps://www.flexcheckauto.com/       FIRM AUTOMOTIVE\nhttps://boltontechnology.com/           RICK’S AUTOMOTIVE\nhttps://shopboss.net/                           STEVE’S CERTIFIED CAR CARE \nFixing a Dysfunctional Courtesy Inspection will be presented by our Guest Speaker\, JIM SILVVERMAN WITH ATI . \nhttps://www.autotraining.net\n  \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\njohn@firmautomotive.com\n817-834-1300 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \n 
URL:https://asantx.com/event/october-member-meeting-dvi-discussion-and-fixing-a-dysfunctional-courtesy-inspection/
LOCATION:Golden Corral – Irving\, 1701 N Belt Line Rd\, Irving\, TX\, 75061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190921T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Talent Magnet
DESCRIPTION:Let’s look at some sobering facts: \n\nUnemployment is at an all-time low.\nThe talent pool for quality technicians & advisors is shrinking.\nThe old ways of chasing and finding potential help aren’t working any more.\n\nOur experience shows that it takes an average of seven months to replace great tech and we see that number only growing. Waiting for someone to leave to recruit for their replacement gets you “Mr. Right Now” in desperation instead of “Mr. Right.” Like Apple and Google\, you need the best talent banging down your door every day. This class teaches you how to become your own Talent Magnet and get exactly that. \nIn this course you’ll learn: \n\nThe mistakes you’re making in your hiring process right now.\nWhat the top 1% need and want from a company to come on board and stay.\nStrategies to turn your business into a “Talent Magnet”.\n\nYou will stop chasing top talent and start attracting them. You and your amazing team will become a Talent Magnet and bring the cream of the crop right to your front door. \nAudience: Shop Owner\, Manager
URL:https://asantx.com/event/how-to-become-a-talent-magnet/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 820 Thousand Oaks Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190304T224517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T172629Z
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SUMMARY:Succeed and Conquer with KPIs Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Every shop owner starts the same way; excited about running a business and becoming his or her own boss. Why then do some succeed while so many fail? It’s simple\, really. The truly successful repair shop owner embraces the “business” side of his shop. He understands that to achieve the dream he needs to focus on planning and execution – not activity. This champion learns “the numbers”. What to watch; What to what to measure; what to modify. This is what KPIs (Key\nperformance indicators) are all about. They are simply tools successful shop owners use to see where they are today compared to where they want to be; identify quickly whether things are getting better or worse; Highlight areas that need improving before they become problems. This fast-paced seminar draws you into the shop owner’s journey as he makes his business healthy and more profitable using KPIs. \nPresented by Rick White \n 
URL:https://asantx.com/event/succeed-and-conquer-with-kpis-training-event/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 820 Thousand Oaks Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190815T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190805T125522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T171323Z
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SUMMARY:August Member Meeting: Pre Scan and Post Scan
DESCRIPTION:Paul Stinson will be presenting “Pre-Scan and Post Scan\, a process you can’t afford to miss”.  We will look at the myths and facts of pre-scanning and post scanning cars after and accident. \n  \n \n \nDriv is the Meeting Sponsor. Driv’s brands include Monroe\, Walker\, Moog\, Fel-Pro\, National\, Champion\, Wagner\, Rancho\, Dynomax\, Thrush\, FP Diesel\, Sealed Power and more. Driv is the new name for the merged companies Tenneco and Federal- Mogul. Gary Kimball will be go over their Garage Guru training program as well as product information. \nSponsor Door Prize: A Moog Clock. \n  \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\njohn@firmautomotive.com\n817-834-1300 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \n 
URL:https://asantx.com/event/august-member-meeting-pre-scan-and-post-scan/
LOCATION:Golden Corral – Irving\, 1701 N Belt Line Rd\, Irving\, TX\, 75061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190612T220134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T220300Z
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SUMMARY:Robots Loose in the Streets
DESCRIPTION:A presentation to bring independent repair professionals up to state of the art.\nAutomated Driver Assistance Programs ADAS – A look at all of the technologies that you need to be able to service \n\nA brief overview of sensors with an in-depth look at how they work within their systems.\nNetworked\, distributed computing enables ADAS how does it work?\nCritical inputs for proper operation and how you should approach them.\nSeeing eye cars with telepathy – Not science fiction; science now.\nIs ICE Dead? Where do EV’s fit in the ecosystem?\n\nTelematics – The internet of Everything and how it affects repair shops \n\nTelematics is the ability to send and receive data and all that that implies.\nShops have new risk and opportunity associated with having vehicles like these in their facilities – How do we protect ourselves and our customers?\nThe Center Stack is the new frontier to be able to reach out to customers – apps and messaging are not just for dealers.\nVehicles will be able to do more things than you can imagine – How will cars interact with the world around them?\n\nPolicy and Self-Driving Cars \nKeeping the genie in the bottle and not allowing someone else to take control is the core issue that OE’s\, policy makers\, aftermarket and dealer associations are struggling with \n\nHow are independent technicians going to be able to access vehicle information?\nWhat are the current impediments to self-driving cars?\nWhat are the current definitions and time lines for autonomous driving cars?\nNHTSA\, DOT\, SAE and other interesting acronyms.\n\nCyber Security \n\nLearn how to bad guys are trying to get your information\nIf all of your employees are not up to speed on this topic the consequences could be huge\nWhat can a cell phone do?\nWhat is social engineering?\nHow about a little phishing?\nNetworks enable our work. Networks enable the bad guys.\nThey aren’t interested in me. What do I have to lose?\n\nVehicle technology \n\nLet’s break down a couple of systems\nSensors\nWhat is the strategy?\nWhere do I find the information to repair?\nWhat are the challenges/opportunities\nHow do I tell if a vehicle has Advance Tech?\n\nPresented by: Donny Seyfer – Seyfer Automotive\, Inc.\nDonny is the Executive Officer for the National Automotive Service Task Force. His responsibilities include assisting automotive technicians and locksmiths with information necessary to repair vehicles. NASTF helps to resolve information gaps by acting as a conduit between the repairer and the OE in service information\, tool information\, education and NASTF’s marquee program\, the Secure Data Release Model which allows independent service professionals to apply and received credentials to access key and immobilizer codes from NASTF’s OE partners. \nHe is the immediate past chairman of the Automotive Service Association. The largest association in the US representing independent repair shop owners. \nDonny is widely sought as a speaker on the topic of Advanced Vehicle Technologies as they relate to the consumer and service repair environments. He has presented at such industry events as AAPEX\, AASA Vision\, TU Auto\, The ASA/Auto Alliance Technology and Telematics Forum\, Silicon Valley Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum and the NAPA EXPO. \nAs the Co-Owner of Seyfer Automotive Inc. in Wheat Ridge\, Colorado\, founded in 1961. He has well over three decades of automotive service experience as a technician\, manager and service consultant – expertise he shares in various industry roles. \nDonny is an ASE Master / L1 advanced diagnostic technician and C1 service consultant\, and has been a participant writing test questions and working on passing score studies for ASE. \nHe is a contributing editor to Babcox publications\, and a has contributed to Autobody Repair News (ABRN)\, Motor Age\, Aftermarket Business World and AutoInc. Magazine. He also co-authored an article on vehicle information for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. \nAs a technical and management instructor Donny has provided training for NAPA Autotech\, Automotive Service Association\, The Auto Alliance\, WorldPac\, MACSVISION\, ATE\, NACE\, CARS and others. \nDonny also is active as a telematics/connected car initiatives leader; member of the Aftermarket Telematics Task Force; a member of ASE Education Foundation board of directors and the Automotive Management Institute board of directors where he holds an Advanced Automotive Manager Accreditation. \nRSVP- JOHN FIRM 817-834-1300 OR CELL 817-925-2718 \nCOST 200.00 PER SHOP UP TO 4 PEOPLE
URL:https://asantx.com/event/robots-loose-in-the-streets-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 820 Thousand Oaks Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T210000
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CREATED:20190612T213343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T213343Z
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SUMMARY:June Member Meeting: Donny Seyfer
DESCRIPTION:Donny Seyfer will be our guest speaker.\nAdvance Auto is this month’s sponsor.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/june-member-meeting-donny-seyfer/
LOCATION:Golden Corral – Garland\, 1420 Eastgate Dr.\, Garland\, TX\, 75041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190507T143521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T143823Z
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SUMMARY:May Member Meeting: Kukui
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Lea with Kukui Corporation will be presenting. \n \n  \nJohn Firm will be talking about AMI’s online training and a great the price Chrysler has given us on some online training for the wiTech and How to use Tech Authorty. \n \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\njohn@firmautomotive.com\n817-834-1300 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \n 
URL:https://asantx.com/event/may-member-meeting-kukui/
LOCATION:Dave & Buster’s\, 2525 Rio Grande Blvd\, Euless\, Texas\, 76039
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190427T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190427T160000
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CREATED:20190321T182318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T173223Z
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SUMMARY:Dodge 5.9L & 6.6L Chevrolet Duramax Training
DESCRIPTION:A DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC CLASS TAUGHT FROM THE PROSPECTIVE SIDE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM! \nMonty Seltz has been in the Diesel engine repairs for over forty years and the last 22 years as the Drive in Service Manager for M&D Distributors in Houston Texas. In M&D’s Drive in Service the vast majority of our service is related to Diesel Fuel System Diagnostics and Diesel Fuel System repairs. Prior to this Monty owned his own automotive repair business and also worked for Landmark Chevrolet as a Diesel Tech. With this class you will receive information and incite from the fuel system repair side of the business – including problematic diagnostic issues and related tips to repair. \nDodge Cummins Diesel Class – Common Rail Fuel System Topics \n\nFuel system supply testing\nInjector and high pressure pump return flow testing\nFuel rail and pressure relief valve\nThe importance of the injector connectors and what they do\nEngine making oil\nOEM procedures\nInjector codes\nTechnician quick tests\nCommon Bosch fuel system parts shared among OEMs\nBase line fuel system data and how to use it\, the next day in your shop\n\nBONUS TOPICS \n\nQuick tips on the Dodge ISB VP44 injection pump – 1998 – 2002\nQuick tips on the Dodge 12 valve P7100 injection pump – 1994-1998\n\nChevrolet Duramax Diesel Class – Topics \n\nFuel system supply testing\nInjector codes\nInjector return flow\nFuel regulator #1 and #2\nEngine making oil – 2002 – 2004.5 engine code 1\nExhaust systems\nNOx sensor data and testing\nGlitter in the fuel system\nDuramax Garett Turbo sharing components with the Ford 6.0L turbo\nInjector identification\n\nBBQ Lunch Sponsored by AutoZone \nThe price for this class will be 200.00 per ASA shop and 250.00 for NON ASA shop. \nTraining will be held in the Automotive Repair Building on the Tarrant County Community South Campus. \nLunch Sponsored by:
URL:https://asantx.com/event/dodge-5-9l-6-6l-chevrolet-duramax-training/
LOCATION:Tarrant County College – South Campus\, 5301 Campus Dr\,\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190415T151323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T151323Z
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SUMMARY:April Member Meeting: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Topic TBD. \nAdvance Auto Parts is the Meeting Sponsor. \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\n817-834-1300 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests
URL:https://asantx.com/event/april-member-meeting-tbd/
LOCATION:Dave & Buster’s\, 2525 Rio Grande Blvd\, Euless\, Texas\, 76039
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190304T214341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T214208Z
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SUMMARY:March Member Meeting: First Call Training
DESCRIPTION:Miguel Sanchez from SMP will be talking about Real World Training. He will also be providing AC updates and Diesel updates to the SMP line. \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\n817-834-1300 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests
URL:https://asantx.com/event/march-member-meeting-first-call-training/
LOCATION:Chinatown Cafe\, 2317 W University Dr.\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T200000
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CREATED:20190207T203601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T204209Z
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SUMMARY:February Member Meeting: Tarrant County College Automotive Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at this Month’s Meeting to learn about the automotive program at Tarrant County Community College! \nJames Martin\, the Program Coordinator and Instructor at Tarrant County Community College South\, will provide an overview of the automotive department. You will learn about their: \n\nGeneral automotive program\nToyota T-TEN\nCollision\nJob fair & student recruitment\n\nThe meeting location will be at: \nAuto Zone Store # 1526\n5110 East Belknap\nHaltom City\, Texas 76117 \nThe store is located in Haltom City on the corner of Belknap & Haltom Road. \nWe have door prizes! \n\na maxiTPMS  ts408 – 299.00 value\nbattery tester  500.00 value\nand much more!\n\nDinner will be catered by Bartley’s BBQ Texas Monthly top 50 BBQ \nReservations: \nContact Cole\n817-831-6555 \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \nThanks to the Generous Support of Our Sponsor\, Auto Zone Store #1526 in Haltom City.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/february-member-meeting-tarrant-county-college-automotive-program/
LOCATION:Auto Zone Store # 1526\, 5110 East Belknap\, Haltom City\, TX\, 76117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20190104T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T204603Z
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SUMMARY:Get To Know CTRI & Advance Auto Parts
DESCRIPTION:Advance Auto Parts is hosting ASANTX’s January 2019 Members Meeting at its Lewisville Distribution Center to offer members a first-hand look at what advance and its Carquest  Training Institute (CTI) has planned in 2019. \n \nAdvance and CTI teams will host dinner\, lead tours\, preview CTI’s 2019 training agenda\, offer members-only special deals\, and\, in addition to fabulous door prizes\, Advance Auto Parts will hold a special drawing for free CTI training classes. Commercial Sales Manager Sonny Moreno promises the event will be one of the highlights of ASANTX’s 2019 program year. \nProgram: Get to Know CTI and Advance Auto Parts \nWhen:      January 17\, 2019 \nTime:       6:30 – 8 PM \nWhere:    Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center \nLewisville Distribution Center\n1991 Lakepoint Drive\nLewisville\, TX \nReservations & Information: \nJohn Firm\, Firm Automotive\n817-834-1300\nJohn@firmautomotive.com \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \nThanks to the Generous Support of Our Sponsor\, Advance Auto Parts \n  \nRESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
URL:https://asantx.com/event/get-to-know-ctri-advance-auto-parts/
LOCATION:Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center\, Lewisville\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T200000
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CREATED:20181003T143055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T182506Z
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SUMMARY:October Member Meeting: Wage-and-Hour Issues: End the Confusion
DESCRIPTION:Government rules and regs on Wage-and-Hour issues are among the most confusing legal challenges facing today’s shop owners. But they’re also among the most important for shop owners who need to hold labor costs in line while keeping their service lines running smoothly. \nASA of North Texas’ October meeting features Cowles & Thompson attorney Brian Farrington with answers to the latest pieces to this changing puzzle. Brian has been ASA-National’s Wage-and-Hour and employment law specialist since the 1990’s. As Section Head of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group\, Brian advises and represents shop owners on issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act\, Equal Employment Opportunity\, Texas Workforce Commission issues and OSHA labor standards. \nBrian will answer your questions on: \n\nOvertime Rules & Regs\nApplicable Sections of the Fair Labor Standards Act\nEqual Opportunity Laws\nGovernment Contract Labor Standards\nOSHA 11(c) Regulations\nState Wage Payment Laws\n\nJoin Us at this Month’s Meeting to Hear the Latest on Wage-and-Hour and Get Answers to All of Your Employment Law Questions! \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\, Firm Automotive\n817-834-1300\nJohn@firmautomotive.com \nThe Meeting is FREE to ASA Members and Guests \nThanks to the Generous Support of Our Sponsor\, Monroe Shocks.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/october-member-meeting-wage-and-hour-issues-end-the-confusion/
LOCATION:Farina’s Winery and Café\, 420 South Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180920T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20180828T192238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T184018Z
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SUMMARY:ASA North Texas: Guns in Your Shop
DESCRIPTION:Protecting yourself\, your staff and your customers has gotten a lot harder. But most shop owners agree that having a firearm in their shop makes good sense. \nIf you’ve been wondering what it takes to legally defend your shop\, personnel and family\, ASA of North Texas’ September Members Meeting program has the answers. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhat does arming your shop really involve?\nWhat are the legal and certification requirements?\nWhat firearms make the most sense for your needs?\nHow much training is involved so you can respond appropriately to any threats that occur?\n\nPaul Michael\, General Manager and Senior Firearms Instructor at Elk Castle Shooting Sports in Fort Worth\, has spent several decades teaching business owners and private citizens about the proper selection and use of firearms to protect their businesses and homes. Paul is certified as a Texas Concealed Handgun Instructor; Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor; and an NRA-Certified Firearms Instructor. \nASA-NTX September Member Meeting \nProgram: Guns in Your Shop\nSpeaker: Paul Michael\, Certified Firearms Instructor \n6:30 – 8 PM\nThursday\, Sept. 20\, 2018 \nFarina’s Winery and Café\n420 South Main Street\nGrapevine\, TX 76051 \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\, Firm Automotive\n817-834-1300 firmautomotive@sbcglobal.net \nThe meeting is FREE to ASA members and guests thanks to the generous support of our sponsor\, Advance Auto Parts.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/asa-north-texas-guns-in-your-shop/
LOCATION:Farina’s Winery and Café\, 420 South Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20180828T185940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T184025Z
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SUMMARY:Drive Clean Poster Contest
DESCRIPTION:For more info\, visit: http://asashop.org/FixMyCar/
URL:https://asantx.com/event/drive-clean-poster-contest/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180816T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20180730T163625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T184031Z
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SUMMARY:August Member Meeting: Social Media Basics
DESCRIPTION:Social media – you know your business needs to be there\, but where do you even start? Come learn the basics about the some of the popular social media channels from Andra Dunn with Convertible Communications. \nYou’ll Learn: \n\nWhat you need to know about Social Media to get started\nHow to effectively promote and grow your business online\nThe basic differences between your personal profiles and your business pages\nWhat to do when you get negative comments or reviews\nWhat and when to post\nWhen to pay for more views\nAnswers to your Social Media questions\n\nAbout Our Presenter \nAndra Dunn has long held a passion for utilizing technology to drive marketing and communications efforts. In the ever-changing world of digital marketing\, she has spent the past fifteen years refining her industry knowledge and applying her expertise in helping small businesses and non-profits tell their stories and effectively engage their audiences. \nIn 2013 she launched Convertible Communications Consulting to help local small businesses deploy effective digital marketing and communications strategies by defining goals\, developing a comprehensive plan\, and then executing digital campaigns to achieve success. \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\, Firm Automotive\n817-834-1300 firmautomotive@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://asantx.com/event/august-member-meeting-social-media-basics/
LOCATION:Farina’s Winery and Café\, 420 South Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180727T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180728T170000
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SUMMARY:Ford Powerstroke Diesel Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Mike Cleary\, the instructor\, is an eight time award winning Ford Motor Company Certified Senior Master Technician and Powerstroke Engine Specialist. He was a founding board member of Ford Motor Company’s Professional Technician Society\, an organization dedicated to serving the needs of Ford dealership technicians in the United States and Canada. He has served on two separate Ford National Technician Advisory Boards\, and received national recognition from Ford Motor Company for his contributions to Ford as a field technician involved in improving the 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Engine Program. As a former member of Ford’s IDS (Integrated Diagnostics Software) beta team\, he provided field feedback to Ford regarding how IDS performed on Ford’s newest vehicles. Long recognized for his diesel performance expertise\, less well known is that he served as a sort of “Last Chance Garage” for many\nfrustrated customers and technicians while serving as shop foreman and chief driveability and electronics technician at a California Ford dealership. Faced with the prospect of having to repair the vehicle and at the same time salvage the dealer/customer relationship\, he developed his own unique diagnostic strategies for quickly and efficiently diagnosing the most difficult problems on a wide variety of vehicle systems: diesel engine performance\, gasoline engine performance\, and body and chassis electronics. \nHe is an ASE Certified Master Technician in both the Automobile and Heavy Truck categories\, as well as being L1\, L2\, and F1 Certified. He is also certified by the state of California as an Advanced Emission Specialist Technician\, and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from California State University\, Fresno. He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers since 1981. He currently owns his own shop\, Cleary Automotive\, a Bosch Certified Diesel Vehicle Diagnostics Center\, specializing in high tech driveability and electronics repairs on Ford Powerstroke Diesel engine systems\, carrying on his “Last Chance Garage” tradition. An internationally recognized trainer\, he presents high tech driveability and electronics training for technicians worldwide for his training company\, Automotive Technical Support Services\, in addition to writing automotive diagnostics articles for industry trade magazines. He has many years of continuous experience as a hands-on automobile technician in independent shops and dealerships. \nFor more info and to resister click here: http://asantx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DFW-2018.pdf
URL:https://asantx.com/event/ford-powerstroke-diesel-training-event/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Arlington-North\, 2200 Brookhollow Plaza Dr.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76006\, United States
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SUMMARY:July Professional Workshop: Robots Loose in The Streets!
DESCRIPTION:What will you do when they come to your shop?\nExpert Donny Seyfer’s award-winning seminar\, Robots Loose in the Street: Advanced Vehicle Technologies\, is a must for owners of mechanical service and collision repair shops who need to prepare for future generations of vehicles. \nASA-Texas North Texas Chapter’s July professional seminar takes a deep and fresh look at the advanced technologies that are already rolling on the road −̶  and the next generation that’s ready to roll off the drawing board. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nHow to identify and break down Automated Driver Assistance Programs (ADAS) for diagnosis and service.\nIdentifying vehicles with ADAS before you start to work on them.\nTake a “How Does It Work?” look at the sensors and actuators that make self-driving possible. It’s an engineer’s view of the components.\nGet an in-depth view of how sensors work within their systems.\nHow networked\, distributed computing enables ADA.\nCritical inputs and how you should approach them.\nWhat’s involved in servicing vehicles that have been on the road since 2008.\nWhich drive systems are likely to dominate the future.\n\nLocation: TBD \nCost: $150 per shop (up to four attendees) \nQuestions or Reservations? Contact John Firm\, meeting coordinator\, at firmautomotive@sbcglobal.net or 817-834-1300 today. \nThanks to ASA-Texas North Texas Chapter for sponsoring this seminar.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/robots-loose-in-the-streets/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 820 Thousand Oaks Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180719T200000
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SUMMARY:July Member Meeting: Get the Facts from ASA-National
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get the Facts from ASA-National’s Senior Executive \nTony Molla\, V.P.\, ASA-National \nRumors are flying and everyone’s supposing the worst about the recent changes at ASA’s national headquarters. What’s really going on with the shake-up in leadership? \nPut the rumors and guesses aside by getting the correct information from ASA Vice President Tony Molla\, who has been deeply involved in shaping the next generation of our association. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat’s happening with former President and Executive Director Dan Risley\nV.P. Tony Molla’s new role in the organization\nThe up-to-the-minute status of the search for a new Executive Director\nHow the Membership Department is being reorganized\nThe activities and plans of the new Interim COO\nThe status of ASA-Midwest’s bid to leave ASA\nWhere ASA is going as it emerges from this shake-up\n\nIt’s a great chance to get first-hand information from a senior leader of the association. Tony has been the senior vice president for the past 18 months. He’s knows what’s really going on. After his discussion\, so will you. \nASA-NTX July Member Meeting \nProgram: The State of the Association\nSpeaker: ASA Vice President Tony Molla \n6:30 – 8 PM\nThursday\, July 19\, 2018 \nFarina’s Winery and Café\n420 South Main Street\nGrapevine\, TX 76051 \nReservations: \nJohn Firm\, Firm Automotive\n817-834-1300 firmautomotive@sbcglobal.net \nThe meeting is free to ASA members and guests thanks to the generous support of our sponsor\, Oil Depot. See Oil Depot’s flyer for their ASA-member specials for July. \nOil Depot by Promomin\, www.oildepot.biz
URL:https://asantx.com/event/july-member-meeting-get-the-facts-from-asa-national/
LOCATION:Farina’s Winery and Café\, 420 South Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: \nProgram: \nSponsor: \n(Description of program) \nParking is free; dinner and door prizes compliments of (sponsoring company) \nProgram                                    \n\nNetworking      6:30-7 PM\nDiscussion        7-7:15 PM\nPresentation    7:15-7:45 PM\nQ&A                   7:45-8 PM\n\nInterested in attending our next meeting? Contact John Firm\, meeting coordinator\, for more information or to reserve your seat at firmautomotive@sbcglobal.net  or 817-834-1300.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/may-member-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T134333
CREATED:20180517T173800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T184052Z
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SUMMARY:ASA-North Texas April Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paul Stinson of (name of company) \nSponsor: O’Reilly’s Auto Parts \nHear industry expert Paul Stinson’s program “How Is Your 20/20 Vision: Spotting New Customers”.  He will discuss 2018’s emerging trends in the auto service industry and their impact on shop operations and customer service and retention.
URL:https://asantx.com/event/asa-north-texas-april-member-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
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