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Georgia Spring 2017 Tire Tracks A Publicaon of the Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Associaon, Inc. GTDRA P.O. Box 801378 Acworth, GA 30101 Phone: (770) 947-2323 Fax: (770) 421-0511 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gtdra.com GTDRA Board of Directors Officers President - Chip Bale 1st VP - Larry Bush 2nd VP - Sean Plumstead Treasurer - Morris Moses Past President - David Polhill Supplier Director - Steve Fulton Foundaon Director - Tony Sexton Directors Steve Dillingham Rob Miller Dana Williams Neal Page Bill Duckworth Bubba East Nathan Keaton Lowell Tench Jonathan Benne Administrave Director Stacy Jarre GTDRA Golf Shirts For Sale Support GTDRA! Purchase a golf shirt today. $45 plus tax. Call the office to order. Inside This Issue: The Eighty Eight Percent 2 Past Presidents 3 Convenon Educaon Sessions 4 Convenon Educaon Sessions 5 GTDRA Contact Updates 5 Convenon Informaon 6 Convenon Registraon 7 GTDRA Supplier Lisng 8 JULY 14 - 16, 2017 One Ocean Resort & SPA 1 Ocean Boulevard Atlanc Beach, FL 32233 Make Your Reservaons Today! Call 1-800-874-6000 by June 9, 2017 Idenfy yourself with the Georgia Tire Dealers & Retreaders Associaon 2017 Convenon to Receive the Group Rates. Deluxe Ocean View .....$229 Superior Ocean Front Balcony Rooms …..$279 Plus 13% Guestroom Tax Overnight Valet Parking $17/day * Rates are valid three days before and three days aſter the convenon dates. Go to www.oneoceanresort.com for more informaon! ENJOY ONE LAST VACATION THIS SUMMER! FAMILIES WELCOME! Tentave Agenda Friday, July 14 9:00 - 2:00 pm Golf Tournament - Queen’s Harbour Yacht Club Registraon at 8:00 am 4:00 - 6:00 pm Arrival/Registraon Serenoa 7:00 - 8:00 pm Recepon (Hors D’oeuvres Will be Served) Verandina Saturday, July 15 9:00 - 12:00 pm Educaonal Sessions (Breakfast - 8:00 am) Solaria 7:00 - 8:00 pm Recepon Verandina 8:00 - 10:00 pm Scholarship Banquet/Hall of Fame Inducon Prisna / Entertainment: Mike Bliss Sunday, July 16 9:00 am Board of Directors/Annual Meeng (Breakfast - 8:00 am) Solaria *A Silent Aucon will be held. Bids begin Saturday night and will connue throughout the evening. Winners will be announced aſter dinner. 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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Georgia Spring 2017
Tire Tracks
A Publication of the Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association, Inc.
GTDRA P.O. Box 801378
Acworth, GA 30101
Phone: (770) 947-2323 Fax: (770) 421-0511
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gtdra.com
GTDRA Board of Directors
Officers President - Chip Battle
1st VP - Larry Bush 2nd VP - Sean Plumstead Treasurer - Morris Moses
Past President - David Polhill Supplier Director - Steve Fulton
Foundation Director - Tony Sexton
Directors Steve Dillingham
Rob Miller Dana Williams
Neal Page Bill Duckworth
Bubba East Nathan Keaton Lowell Tench
Jonathan Bennett
Administrative Director Stacy Jarrett
GTDRA Golf Shirts For Sale
Support GTDRA! Purchase a golf shirt today.
$45 plus tax. Call the office to order.
Inside This Issue:
The Eighty Eight Percent 2 Past Presidents 3 Convention Education Sessions 4 Convention Education Sessions 5 GTDRA Contact Updates 5 Convention Information 6 Convention Registration 7 GTDRA Supplier Listing 8
JULY 14 - 16, 2017
One Ocean Resort & SPA 1 Ocean Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Make Your Reservations Today!
Call 1-800-874-6000 by June 9, 2017
Identify yourself with the Georgia Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association 2017 Convention
to Receive the Group Rates.
Deluxe Ocean View .....$229 Superior Ocean Front Balcony Rooms …..$279
Plus 13% Guestroom Tax Overnight Valet Parking $17/day
* Rates are valid three days before and three days after the convention dates.
Go to www.oneoceanresort.com for more information!
ENJOY ONE LAST VACATION THIS SUMMER! FAMILIES WELCOME! Tentative Agenda
Friday, July 14 9:00 - 2:00 pm Golf Tournament - Queen’s Harbour Yacht Club Registration at 8:00 am 4:00 - 6:00 pm Arrival/Registration Serenoa 7:00 - 8:00 pm Reception (Hors D’oeuvres Will be Served) Verandina
Saturday, July 15 9:00 - 12:00 pm Educational Sessions (Breakfast - 8:00 am) Solaria 7:00 - 8:00 pm Reception Verandina 8:00 - 10:00 pm Scholarship Banquet/Hall of Fame Induction Pristina / Entertainment: Mike Bliss
Sunday, July 16 9:00 am Board of Directors/Annual Meeting (Breakfast - 8:00 am)
Solaria *A Silent Auction will be held. Bids begin Saturday night and will continue throughout the evening. Winners will be announced after dinner.
2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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THE EIGHTY-EIGHT PERCENT
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PAST PRESIDENTS
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED
WITH DIGNITY AND HONOR
GTDRA PAST PRESIDENTS Life Members of Past President’s Council
Scott Beasley, Dublin
Terry Beavers, Forest Park Jeff Bobbitt, Macon Joe Bross, Columbus
J. Mercer Brown, Atlanta James Cannon, Canton
Bill Duckworth, Jr., Brunswick **Ken Exum, Atlanta David Fausett, Adel Dick Frank, Augusta
Bobby Franklin, Folkston **Abe Goldstein
Bob Green, Ellenwood **Mike Harrison, Gainesville **N. H Hobgood, Jr., Toccoa
Mike Houston, Warner Robins Bruce Howell, Stone Mountain
Bob Hughes, Savannah **H. Z. Kelley
Capers Lifsey, Columbia, SC Rob Miller, Dublin
Charles Neel, Griffin Richard Newlon, Conyers
**Mobley Noble, Stone Mountain Neal Page, Albany
Richard Palmer, Jr., Macon Richard Palmer, Sr., Macon
John Plumstead, Macon David Polhill, Dublin Bill Raffield, Macon **Warren Raffield
**Bob Rogers, Mableton Ernie Rowell, Columbus Tony Sexton, Loganville
Bobby Singletary, Thomasville **Tom Snow
Lowell Tench, Clarkesville J. R. Traylor, Sr., Moultrie
Richard Traylor, Sr., Moultrie Rodney Traylor, Moultrie
Don Wettlaufer, Canton Jim Whitehead, Jr., Augusta
Mike Wilkinson, Tucker Kim Willis, Griffin
**Deceased
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“TECHNET PROFESSIONAL AUTO SERVICE ” Advance Auto Parts
TECHNET is a powerful program offering technical solutions, marketing
resources and business essentials to a network of independently owned service
centers. There are more than 8,000 members across North America who provide
thousands of motorists with high-quality, dependable service. As a member of
TECHNET, you have access to powerful business solutions that differentiate and
grow your business, train your team, and help you save on everyday expenses.
2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
“Drive SAFE” Federated Insurance
Driving crashes and fatalities are a crises that needs to be addressed. Both were
at an all-time high in the US in 2016! This discussion focuses on the impact of
S.A.F.E driving and specifically how Speed, Attention, Fatigue, and Emotion
can be managed effectively so your company drivers can return safely home
from work each day to their loved ones. Be prepared to discuss actions that will
make a positive difference to your business and your drivers.
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2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
“Merger & Acquisitions Trends and Tips”
Michael McGregor FOCUS Investment Banking
Help understand your business’ value and how to improve and then capture that value. Focus
Investment Banking has helped private business owners for close to 30 years. We pioneered
some of the techniques that help business owners create and realize maximum value from their
businesses as they grow.
• Overview of Why Mergers & Acquisitions Happen
• Discussion of Recent Trends in Tire & Service M&A
• Random Tips
www.focusbankers.com
GTDRA MEMBERSHIP - CONTACT UPDATES
VT Used Tire Company Inc. Marshall & Gwendolyn Lucas
715 W. Whitehall St. SW Atlanta, GA 30310
404-755-7766
New Manager! Tire Distributors of Georgia
Laura Bass 330 Southwell Blvd
Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-1888
New Address! IntraFirst Corp
Craig Roll PO Box 2951
Loganville, GA 30052
Barron’s Wholesale Tire Justin Hoover Shane Davis
1302 Eastport Road Jacksonville, FL 32226
904-696-1200 [email protected]
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ATTRACTIONS
One Ocean Resort & SPA offers many activities for everyone!
EARLY REGISTRATION
Win $200 CASH! Complete and return your registration form to the GTDRA office by JUNE 9TH, and you will be included in a raffle drawing for a chance to win $200 Cash.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mike Bliss Comedy “Comedian ~ Magician ~ Juggler ~ Pick-Pocket”
Dazzling ~ High Energy One of a Kind Illusions
“Recognized as one of the top entertainers in the country!”
Visit mikeblisscomedy.com to see more details!
2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION INFORMATION
HALL OF FAME
The GTDRA Hall of Fame is to honor those individuals who have played a significant role in the growth and development of the Georgia Tire Dealers Association and the Tire Industry.
Please consider nominating the individual you would like to see inducted this year. Go to www.gtdra.com for Hall of Fame Nomination forms.
Winners will be announced at the 2017 Convention.
Past Hall of Fame Inductees *Deceased
2010 *Bobby Carroll
*Tom Snow
2011 *Buck Kelly
*Bob Rogers
2012 Scott Beasley
2013 *Mike Harrison
2014 Tony Sexton
2015 *Warren Raffield
Gene Laabs
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To all of the GTDRA Supplier Members: Please consider being a 2017 Annual Convention Sponsor. Four levels of sponsorship are available: Platinum - $2,500; Gold - $2,000; Silver - $750; and Bronze - $350. Each level offers different benefits. Go to www.gtdra.com for Spon-sorship forms or call the GTDRA office. This event would not be possible without your support!
FIRST TIME DEALER ATTENDEES
Thinking about attending the GTDRA convention for the first time? Join Us! Dealers receive a $150 Registration Credit! (Limited Spaces Available)
• Beautiful Coastlines • Beaches Town Center • Water Sports • Dining & Shopping
• Golf • Swimming Pool • Nearby Restaurants • Nightlife Options
INTRAFIRST CORP IntraFirst Corp is offering a $200 donation to the scholarship program for any dealer that signs with IntraFirst Merchant Services (GTDRA preferred credit card processor) before the convention. Details available by emailing: [email protected] or call: Toll Free (800) 694-8184 or Direct (706) 664-3825
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_______________________________________________________________________ Company Name
_______________________________________________________________________ Address
___________________________________________/________/___________________ City/state/zip
_______________________________/________________________________________ Telephone/ Email
List names for badges
__________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________
Annual Convention Registration Form July 14 - 16, 2017
One Ocean Resort & SPA Atlantic Beach, FL
Be Included in a Raffle Drawing by Registering Early! Return Your Registration Form to the GTDRA Office By June 9, 2017 for Your Chance to Win $200 CASH!
FIRST TIME DEALER ATTENDEES - $150 REGISTRATION CREDIT! Final Registration Date: July 5, 2017
Mail or Fax your Registration Form and Hall of Fame Nomination to
GTDRA * PO Box 801378 * Acworth * GA * 30101 FAX: (770) 421-0511
Additional forms available @ www.gtdra.com
Registration Fees Members $150 Per Couple - $150 x _____ = $_________
Additional family members:
(ages 13 - 18) $40 x _____ = $_________
(ages 5 - 12) $20 x _____ = $_________
Children under 4 _____ FREE
$100 Per Individual - $100 x _____ = $_________
Golf $100 Per Person - $100 x _____ = $_________
Name of Golfer(s): ______________________
_____________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $___________
Enclosed is Check # _______ in the amount of
$_______________ OR
Please charge:
_____Visa _____MasterCard _____Amex Exp.
______________________________________
Card Number
_____________________________________
Expiration Date
______________________________________
Signature
If possible, please put me in a golf group with:_____________________________________
P.O. Box 801378 Acworth, GA 30101
SUPPLIER MEMBERS
American Tire Distributors Augusta—Chris Jennings 800-476-3634 Byron—Tom Holland 800-342-9641 Ellenwood—Keith Jones 800-282-1563 Kennesaw—Kent Kellar 800-444-5853 Savannah—Bill Seale 800-206-2722 Tucker—Kent Kellar 800-241-1184 Huntersville, NC—Fran Goins 800-277-8473
Automotive Management Solutions Apex, NC—Scott Thorley 919-363-6234
Barron’s Wholesale Tire Justin Hoover / Shane Davis 800-245-1899
BASYS Processing Lenexa, KS— Danny Haggerty/Aaron Cott 800-386-0711
Carroll Tire Albany—Mike Singletary 800-342-6162 Augusta—Terry Wilbur 800-637-2474 Gainesville—Richey Aiken 800-225-7950 Hapeville—Karl Smith 800-241-6022 Macon—Troy McDaniel 800-637-6109 Marietta—Jon Shields 866-791-4323 Savannah—Clinton Woodlief 800-447-9780
CINTAS Tom Cato 912-537-9500
Concorde Warehouse Chris White 800-741-8473
Cooper Tire & Rubber Kevin Kummerer 419-889-2083
Falken Tire Corporation 909-694-3065 Steven Dillingham
Federated Insurance Nathan Gravley 770-547-0718
Focus Investment Banking Jonathan Wilfong 404-963-8252
IntraFirst Corp Craig Roll 800-694-8184
Kauffman Tire Ellenwood—Jerry Cargile 800-334-3321 Macon—Mark Hatcher 800-299-0687 Birmingham, AL—Matt Wall 855-247-8209 Jacksonville, FL—Jimmy McNair 800-414-3810 Tallahassee—Dominick Scileppi 800-758-8473 Augusta, SC—Greg Smith 800-222-9679
Liberty Tire Recycling, Inc. Dewey Grantham, Jr. 404-355-0547
Maxxis International - USA Doug Addis 800-462-9947
Mohawk Rubber Sales Steve Fulton 770-664-6644
Parrish Tire Company Robby Dixson/Nathan Keaton 770-830-1698
Pinnacle Credit Union Amanda Boring 404-888-1858
Quality Tire Recycling, LLC Doug Bernhardt 770-775-3304
Reel Tech, Inc. Wayne Reel 706-201-5708
Rush Truck Center Eddie Hellmann 678-718-3004
Safeguard Printed Products Randy Benton 866-401-4272
TCi Tire Centers Bill Lewis/Adam Jetter/ Doug McCall 855-297-8473
TCS Technologies Cookeville, TN— Barry Reese 888-449-8473
Tech International Granite Falls, NC— Leon Hataway 828-320-3021
Tire Distributors of GA Macon— John Plumstead/Sean Plumstead 866-610-TIRE Tifton—Laura Bass 844-224-TIRE
Tire Wholesale Warehouse Lawrenceville—David Gault 855-TWW-EDGE Jacksonville, FL—Mike Beaver 904-693-8576
Toby Sexton Tire Co. Tony Sexton 800-899-5535
Tri-State Tire Service, Inc. Steve Beynon 800-334-8728
WEGMANN automotive USA Gregory Parker 615-916-3791
White Brothers Parts Warehouse John White & Rick White 478-745-1162
