Association Accomplishments
Northland IADA's goal has always been to make life easier for its member dealers. For years your association has worked with a number of agencies including The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division to do just that. In fact, our efforts have brought about a number of changes in procedures, laws and regulations; a few of the more recent are listed below.
Title Turnaround time was dramatically decreased making it more convenient for dealers and consumers.
Pro-Rating of Expired Tab save dealers money by not requiring an annual fee in-full, for expired tabs.
Salvage Titles now protect both dealers and customers from damaged vehicles they may not have otherwise known about.
Reassignment Forms allow dealers to re-title vehicles when transfer cards no longer remain on the vehicle's title.
Joined forces with the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) to offer Title and Registration Seminars.
Provided members with information on the recently mandated FTC Safeguards Rule and the USA Patriot Act. Non-compliance fines are severe: $500,000 - $10 Million. Join today for your free packet .
Association Scholarship
Each year a $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high-school senior for their first year of college. Applicants must be an employee, child or grandchild of a member dealer and applications must be submitted by May 1 of the current calendar year. All applications received by Northland will also be submitted to the National Independent Auto Dealers Association for one of five regional $1500 annual scholarships.
Northland's 2003 Convention presented two $500 scholarships. One was awarded to Gavin Young, son of Angie and Mike Young of Main Street Motors in Wheaton, Minnesota. The other was awarded to Stephanie Haverland, granddaughter of John Haverland of John Haverland Motors in Perham, Minnesota. Congratulations, Stephanie and Mike!
Quality Dealer Award
Each year Northland recognizes one of its member dealers with The Quality Dealer Award. Nominations can be made by a fellow member, in writing. Thereafter, nominees will be contacted to complete an application. All applications must be received by December 31 of the current calendar year to receive consideration. The recipient will be selected by the Board of Directors. Winners will be awarded their plaque and recognized at the National IADA annual convention and will also be considered for National's Quality Dealer competition.
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