2010 Holiday Party

The 2010 Holiday party will be January 28 2011 at the Black Bear Casino. Will update with time etc... when we get that all figured out.

DUES DUES DUES DUES are due

Dues must be paid by January 15 to continue to be a part of the NCBA. They are still $200 for both members and associate members. They are payable to the NCBA, and should be mailed to Uncle Dunbars @ 210 E 1st St Duluth, Mn 55802 so Jody can include you in the 2011 list.

November Elections Meeting

As you can see the list of board members has a couple of changes. Mike Wicklund has agreed to stay on for 1 more year and will take the Chairman position with Rick Dunbar filling the Co Chair spot. George Eisenmann is a new member to our organization and was voted in for 1 board position with Todd Paulson from Charlie & Daves taking the other open spot.
Bob Schmidt from Invergrove Honda sponsored the evening meal, and vowed to continue the wonderful service we've all experienced in the past. If theres any shop thats not using Invergrove for their Honda parts I would encourage you to give them a try. Bob has gone way above what we would expect in a parts vendor, driving those MUST HAVE parts to the shop himself so a vehicle could be delivered on time. Bob also gave away some really nice prizes, with a leather and wool jacket going to Ralph Maki.
The subject came up of dates for the Holiday Party, with January 21 or 28 being the tentative best. Anyone that has a conflict could get in touch with a board member for input.
As always, we're looking for ideas for the upcoming NCBA year. Any thoughts?

Hank Nunn workshop \ Johnsons Supply

Chad from Johnsons Supply is handing our fliers for the Hank Nunn workshops to be held Thursday October 21st, 8-4. The NCBA will pay for 1 person pr shop for each 2010 member. If you need more information, I can fax the flier, or you can call Jody @ 218-722-1050.

I Car class

There will be I Car classes held at T.H. Body Shop on October 16. Recycled parts for collision repair and Collision repair for toyota, lexus, and scion vehicles will be the topics. For further information and to sign up, you can register on line at www.i-car.com or call 1-800-422-7872.

November Meeting

The November General\Elections meeting will be held at Blackwoods in Proctor Tuesday November 2. Gathering at 5:30, dinner around 6. Inver Grove Honda will be our dinner sponser.

1st General meeting of the season

Great turnout, even some new faces, George Eisenmann joined us for the first time and is going to join us for the 2011 season. Mills Parts center was the meal sponsor. Sales representatives Mark and Larry were there, and wanted to remind all shops to use the GM parts conquest program. Its easy to use and theres $$ on the table for those that want to participate. Sometime in November of this year, Mills will start carrying Saturn parts and will of course offer the same customer service and prompt delivery we receive will all lines that they carry. Chad from Johnsons Supply wants to remind all shops of the upcoming Painter Certification class October 28, 2010 at Lake Superior College. This is a federally mandated certification that anyone that sprays paint/primer must have. Call Chad for more information 218-722-1717. Johnsons Supply is also bringing Hank Nunn to Duluth on Oct. 21st for a seminar on "Negotiation Skills" and "Building Customer Loyalty" Chad has more info on that too. Lights on for Safety is looking for volunteers, Saturday Sept. 25 9-1:00. There is an upcoming I CAR class to be held at Two Harbors Auto Body Oct. 16, 8-4, check the I CAR website for further information. Looking forward to ideas from members for upcoming topics they would like to see addressed.