29th Annual Convention & Tradeshow
MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nv
October 11-13, 2010

Hotel Reservations
To make a reservation call:
(877) 313-5757 Code: WCA WRK008

Book your room at the WCA rate of $109/night by September 10th and receive a $35 activity credit!
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Registration Open!
Early bird rate deadline is August 20th
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Floor Plan

Floor plan & Exhibitor List

2010 Exhibitor Information
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Interested in Exhibiting?

Contact
Carolyn Tienken, CMP
Convention & Meeting Coordinator

(916) 235-4135
(916) 932-2209 Fax

carolynt@wcwa.org

2010 State of the Industry Report

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Department of Industrial Relations Director, CFO Explain New Workers’ Comp Assessment

The California Chamber of Commerce conducted an interview with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Director John Duncan, and DIR Chief Financial Officer Greg Edwards on Thursday, December 17, to educate businesses about the increase in the Workers’ Compensation Premium Assessment (WCPA) for the year.

WCA Press Releases

Mother's Advertisement
In the June issues of some consumer car enthuses magazines, Mother’s Product ran an advertisement that is misleading and offensive to the car wash industry. WCA President, Jerry Nix, wrote a letter to the editors of these magazines and encourages you to do the same. The letter may never be published, but the education it provides the publishers of these magazines may play a role in how they do business. Jerry also wrote a letter to Mother's CEO Dennis Holloway and on May 20th, WCA received a response.

WCA Members Comply with the Labor Laws
FOLSOM, CA, May 7, 2009 – The recent sweeps by the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of the Labor Standards Enforcement at the end of April resulted in $771,850 in fines, but only 7%, or $53,700, of the total fines came from Western Carwash Association (WCA) members.

Don’t Put That Down The Storm Drain!
Tips for Washing Your Car the Environmentally Friendly Way
While most of these are a necessary part of our daily lives, every little bit we conserve makes a difference. One activity where you can conserve not only water, but save the environment at the same time, is to consider how you wash your car.

Western Carwash Association Roadshow Tours Build on Success!
Christina Shupe, WCA Membership

The WCA's new Roadshow program is has seen phenomenal growth in its first year. From an Inaugural Tour in Arizona to the follow up in Colorado earlier this month, attendance increased by 133%! Over 140 operators and vendors participated in a tour of five carwashes and three manufacturing sites in Denver and the surrounding area.

Our tour kicked off with registration and a full breakfast at the Hi-Performance Wash Systems factory in Denver. Mrs. Wells's homemade muffins were served along with breakfast burritos, Krispy Kreme donuts, and Starbucks coffee. Our bellies full and our bags heavy with free gifts from the Tour Sponsors, we crossed the street to check out the brand new Eco Express Car Wash. This express exterior wash features a 130' tunnel and was designed for high volume, high profit traffic.

UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict the June meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for November 17th. We will still be meeting at the DoubleTree Berkeley Hotel. If you registered for the June meeting, you have been automatically enrolled in the November meeting. If you prefer a refund, please contact us at (800)344-9274.

WCA members have the option to participate in the Western Carwash Association Waster Conservation Certification Program (WCA/WCCP). This program is a tool for car wash operators to maximize water conservation efforts at their car wash facilities and to educate consumers and water utility companies as to the benefits of professional car washing as it pertains to water conservation and protecting the environment.

"Water is going to be the biggest environmental issue that we face in the 21st century, in terms of both quantity and quality"

~ Christine Whitman 2001

Congratulations to the following WCA members for being recognized by Modern Car Care as one of the Top 50 Carwashes for 2010.

7 Flags Car Wash, Vallejo, CA
Brown Bear Car Wash, Seattle, WA
Cobblestone Auto Spa, Phoenix, AZ
El Segundo 5-Minute Express Carwash, Inglewood, CA
Elephant Car Wash, Auburn, WA
Five Star Auto Care, Rocklin, CA
Kaady Car Washes, Portland, OR
Matt and Jeff's Car Wash, Novato, CA
Metro Express Car Wash, Boise, ID
Quick Quack Car Wash, Sacramento, CA

2009 WCA Award Winners

Special Service
Carl Nuss, Comtec Wash Systems, Colorado | View Video

Innovative Operator
Bill Martin, Metro Express Wash and J's Ultimate Hand Wash in Idaho | View Video

Manager of the Year
Karen Forbes, San Diego Car Care, California | View Video

Rookie of the Year
Patricia Knott, Green Forest Car Wash, California | View Video

Trend Setter
Tom Ennis, El Segundo 5-Minute Express Carwash, California | View Video

Hall of Fame
Eugene Miller, Miller Distributing, Colorado | View Video