VIADA Ladies Auxiliary scholarship applications are due in the Association’s office by February 15, 2010. Applications for the NIADA scholarships are due by March 15, 2010.

Greetings!

VIADA’s Board of Directors voted to provide its members contact information to make contributions to the Haiti Disaster Relief Contribution for any who wish to do so.

The two listed below are not the only worthy organizations; however, both do state your contributions will be 100% tax deductible and used 100% as designated:

Christian Aid Mission (Code Number 120DIS), PO Box 9037, Charlottesville, VA 22906; www.ChristianAid.org or call 1.800.977.5650

Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058; www.er-d.org or call 1.800.334.7626 ext. 5129

Early contributions are used for food, water, and medical help for the injured; long term efforts include rebuilding homes, churches, Christian orphanages and schools as well as native training centers.

We will welcome your call if we can be of further assistance, 800.394.1960.

VIADA Board of Directors Meeting will take place on Friday, January 22 at 8:30am at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel in Richmond. This is where VIADA policies are made.

YOU are invited to attend and experience the process firsthand. Just call 800.394.1960 to reserve a seat!

*** NOTICE***

Notice is hereby given that the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board will hold a public meeting on January 27, 2010 at 10:00 am in Room 119 at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Headquarters at 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 for the purpose of discussing proposed regulations for re certification/continuing education for independent motor vehicle dealer-operators.

The primary objective of the January 27 Public Meeting is to solicit public comments to be used in drafting the final regulations.

Written comments will be accepted until February 19, 2010. As of December 21, 2009, Public Comments may be submitted and posted via the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov or you may send them to:

Mr. Bruce Gould
Executive Director
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
2201 W. Broad Street, Suite 104
Richmond, VA 23220

or via email:
bruce.gould@mvdb.virginia.gov

Thank you for your continued support!
Warmest Wishes For a Prosperous New Year!

The Officers, Directors and Staff of VIADA

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VIADA…Serving Virginia’s Most Successful Independent Dealers Since 1960.

How deep are the discounts sup-prime lenders charging to buy your paper, and is it the same for all customers, or is it dependent on their credit?

Red Flag implementation again delayed, probably because lawyers successfully sued to not be included in the requirement. The new date is June 1, 1010. Are you compliant now?

DMV is asking for comments on eliminating the “Title Held” process. What do you think?

The Officers, Directors, and Staff of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association, wish to express sincere thanks to our members of VIADA who not only support us monetarily, but support us through volunteer work in leading the accomplishments in the eight districts and the state.

We appreciate your words of encouragement which inspire us to new levels of offerings to benefit each of you in advancing your business. The industry is a greater place because of your dedication.

Wishing you peace and joy for today and each tomorrow!