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Meadowview Resort
Kingsport, Tennessee
September 17-20, 2009
 

VIADA 49th Anniversary Convention & Expo

Attend both of George Dans Sessions:
Dealer/Manager Training and Sales Training

Are you tired of hearing negative news? Do you think you are missing sales? What would ten more sales mean to your bottom line today? Can you afford to sit on the sidelines and lose sales? Then attend George’s Workshop and let George show you real world today strategies on how to sell more cars in any market. If you fail to train, then in reality you train to fail. Training and developing your people cannot be put on layaway. The dealers who invest in their people will get the greatest return. It’s time to quit throwing over the life preserver and start taking action to improve your sales, net and profits.


Keynote Speaker
George Dans


Round Tables:
Enjoy the intimacy of a small group setting during our Saturday morning round table sessions. We have brought together industry experts to moderate these small-sized discussions.

2009 Expo: Discover new products and services during this 3-hour event. We are gathering the industry’s top product and service providers in one venue to help you grow your business.

 

Golf: Cattails at MeadowView is nestled between the rolling foothills of the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, offering fantastic scenery as you play their challenging par 71 golf course. Golfers of all skill levels enjoy playing this masterpiece course designed by the renowned Denis Griffiths. Only $65 per person. $10,000 hole-in-one contest.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 17
11:00 am 2009-2010 District Presidents’ Retreat
1:00 pm Compliance Training
4:00-6:30 pm Hospitality Suite
7:00 pm Reception/Car Show
9:00 pm Hospitality Suite
Friday, September 18
7:45 am VIADA Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 am Annual Business Meeting
9:00 am Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
10:00 am Dealer/Manager Training, George
Dans
11:30 am 49th Anniversary Luncheon
2:00 pm Sales Training, George Dans
5:00 pm Ladies Auxiliary Charity Auction
7:00 pm EXPO/Dinner with Exhibitors
10:00 pm Hospitality Suite
Saturday, September 19
8:00 am   Breakfast Round Tables:
- Related Finance Company or not?
- Where is the Money?
- Secrets of Quality Reconditioning
and Service
- Wellness on a Busy Schedule
9:00 am Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
9:30 am Golf Tournament
10:30 am Tour Abingdon/Lunch/Barter Theatre
Matinee
1:00-5:00 pm Hospitality Suite
6:00 pm
 
VIADA Green - Planting For Tomorrow, Golf Awards, Quality
Dealer Regale (Induction of Officers)
9:30 pm
 
After Party
10:30 pm Hospitality Suite
   
Sunday, September 20
8:00 am President Meets with State Officers
9:00 am Time of Sharing
10:00 am Convention Adjourns
 

Special Convention Activity
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:30 am

Tour Abingdon, VA -
We will provide transportation to the historic Martha Washington Hotel where you can choose to relax on the porch rocking your stress away or take a self-guided tour of historic Abingdon.

The Abingdon Historic District is a collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century domestic and commercial buildings that illustrate the variety of architectural styles and forms that appeared on the main thoroughfare of a rural Virginia town.

 

Lunch at Martha’s Gourmet Market - A local favorite for casual lunch fare, is cozy and comfortable. Warm lighting from the fireplaces and displays of local art set the mood as visitors enjoy a delicious lunch. Lunch fare consists of fresh salads and unique sandwiches prepared right in front of you with homemade ingredients to which even the first lady would be proud to lend her name.

 

Special matinee performance at the Barter Theater The Witnesses by Danny Hamilton and Gary Richardson Seeing is Believing! Special Event - One Week Only! Part II of The Rock & The Rabbi Trilogy Through music and storytelling, witness the birth of the church as seen through the eyes of Peter and Paul. On a stage filled with acoustic and percussion instruments, talented musicians, singers and a storyteller share first-person experiences of the dangers and wonders that comprised life in the first century. Co-written by Milligan College alumnus Gary Richardson, this is a special event not to be missed.

$50/person Includes:

  • Transportation: Sponsored by Don’s Auto Exchange

  • Lunch at Martha’s Gourmet Market

  • Cost of play admission

 

Convention Car Show

What are you doing to go green?

Bring your Exotic, Unique, Classic or Green Automobile to this year’s Convention to display from in the Exhibitor’s Hall from Thursday Evening through the EXPO on Friday night. It could even be the car you drive to Convention. We will be judging our favorites and awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. No fee to participate. To participate contact Sonny Arrington 540-982-8777 or Jeff Murphy 540-981-610.

 

Please note: Vehicles must have no more than 1/4 tank of gas to enter the show.

 
VIADA Ladies Charity
Auction

Join us on Friday, September 18 at 5:00 pm tduring Convention o help support the VIADA Ladies Auxiliary with their many charitable efforts.

Proceeds go to fund:

 
  • Scholarships for the children and grandchildren of VIADA Members.
  • Fill-A-Wish for Terminally Ill Children
  • Other Charitable Contributions

Please consider lending a hand to our helping hands! Bring an item to donate for the auction with you to Convention. Be sure to bring your gifts to the Convention registration office no later than noon on Friday, September 18.

 

VIADA's 49th Annual Convention Sponsors
September 17 – 20, 2009

 

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