GNYADA December 2017 Newsletter

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For Dealer Principals / General Managers / Sales Managers The Newsletter A Publication of Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

DECEMBER 2017 Volume 27, Issue 7

HIGHLIGHTS

Year-End Compliance Reminders & Deadlines page 3 Dealer Obligations under Paid Family Leave page 5 OSHA Reporting and Posting Requirements page 6 Karp Auto Honors 60-Year Milestone page 7 Get Familiar with the State’s New “REAL ID” page 8

GNYADA Grows its Team page 10

L.I. Hospital Unveils Plaque in Irwin Garsten’s Memory page 11

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A Year of New Challenges and New Achievements R E C A P P I N G 2 0 1 7 1

With a busy legislative season, new technologies making headlines, and an expectation-breaking Auto Show, GNYADA’s 108th-year comes to a close. As 2017 recedes in the rearview, let’s reflect on some of the Association’s most meaningful moments from the past year. Legislative Successes In June, the State Legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill for which the Association strongly fought, to impose necessary regulations on auto brokers and leasing companies. This momentous legislation passed because of regular meetings with the bill’s sponsors and the concerted efforts of area new car dealers who reached out to their representatives for support. This big legislative win capped off a highly productive Legislative Session, in which GNYADA halted Tesla’s push to open more non- franchised stores, introduced legislation to ensure dealers are reimbursed for the cost of storing vehicles with open recalls, and moved forward on many other priority issues. The Association's 2017 Economic Impact Report – which is distributed to state and federal policy makers and to regional media sources to further the Association’s political agenda – revealed that franchised new car dealerships were responsible for more than 68,000 jobs and $48.5 billion in total economic activity spread throughout Metro New York. This Report is a powerful tool to prove to legislators why our region’s franchised new car dealers must have their businesses protected. GNYADA Publishes 2017 Economic Impact Study

DCA Withdrew 200+ Dealer Subpoenas After working closely with the NYC Council on legislation to address concerns around the sale of used cars with open recalls, the DCA agreed to GNYADA’s request to drop roughly 200 subpoenas that the agency issued to City dealers three years prior. GNYADA Works with Gov to Help New York “Go Green” The Association lobbied to include $55 million in the New York State budget and create the “Drive Clean” EV rebate program, which was launched in March. Since then, franchised new car dealers have used these incentives to drive more than 4,123 electric vehicle sales in our region.

125K Raised at Charity Golf Outing At the Annual Charity Golf Outing, the Association raised a record $125,000 to support automotive education. On the day of the Outing, GNYADA also distributed $22,000 in educational scholarships, including four $5,000 scholarships to U.S. military veterans enrolled in Lincoln Technical Institute’s technician training program. 100K Donated in Disaster Relief In September, the GNYADA Board approved $50,000 contributions to both NADA’s Emergency Relief Fund and the American Red Cross to aid the recovery efforts after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused enormous damage to facilities and homes throughout the south and southeastern United States.

NYIAS Defied Expectations Amid rumors of soft attendance and waning enthusiasm, the 2017 New York Auto Show surpassed industry predictions in terms of ticket sales, media coverage, and vehicle debuts. Governor Cuomo joined the Association’s Board onstage for the grand opening, highlighting two weeks of highly-anticipated model unveilings, industry events, and special conferences that explored emerging developments in automotive retail.

The Association offers its thanks to all of our dealers and Allied Members for making 2017 a year to remember. We look forward to an equally memorable 2018!

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2 Year-End Compliance Reminders & Deadlines To ensure members don’t lose track of important deadlines and compliance requirements effective in late 2017 and early 2018, the Association has put together this list of helpful year-end reminders.

Vaping Banned in NYS Workplaces As of NOVEMBER 22, 2017 , dealers must prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes wherever cigarettes and other tradi- tional tobacco products are already banned. For signage purposes, the international “No Smoking” symbol is suffi- cient to alert people that e-cigarettes are banned in the dealership. NYC “Fair Workweek” Laws In Effect As of NOVEMBER 26, 2017 , retail employers in New York City must now post employees’ schedules 72 hours before the start of the shift. NYC dealers cannot change workers’ shifts with less than 72 hours’ notice, nor can they require employees to be “on call” without consent.

New York State Paid Family Leave Goes into Effect Starting JANUARY 1, 2018 , employees in New York State may start taking paid time off under the state's Paid Family Leave Benefits Law. Premiums are fully funded through employee payroll deductions. In 2018, employees will be eligible for eight weeks of paid leave at 50% of their average weekly wage, not to exceed 50% of the State’s average weekly wage. The number of paid leave weeks and salary percentage employees can receive will increase each year until 2021. To learn more about PFL requirements, see page 5. Updated Used Car Buyers Guides Dealers must fully transition to the updated version of the FTC-mandated used car Buyers Guide by JANUARY 28, 2018 . Revised guides, which prompt customers to check safercar.gov for possible open recalls and direct Spanish- speaking customers to request a Spanish version of the guide, can be purchased from the Association. Employee/Worker Tax Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC forms must be distributed to employees by JANUARY 31, 2018 . This is also the deadline for employers to submit W-2s to the Social Security Administration. Notify Cash-Customers of 8300 Form-Filing By JANUARY 31, 2018 , all customers from 2017 for whom the dealership filed Form 8300 (Report of Cash Payments over $10,000) must be notified, on dealership letterhead, that the IRS was made aware of their transaction. For more information, see page 8.

MinimumWage Increases

State Minimum Wage Rate Effective 12/31/2017

COUNTY

WAGE

NYC Employers with 11 or more Employees

$13.00

Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties

$11.00

Rockland County and the Rest of State

$10.40

To review a full chart of future scheduled minimum wage increases, region by region, visit gnyada.com/minwage . OT Exemption Threshold Increases DECEMBER 31, 2017 also marks the second scheduled increase in New York State’s “White Collar” overtime exemption threshold. The new thresholds, by region, are: “White Collar” Overtime Exemption Threshold Effective 12/31/2017 COUNTY PER WK PER YR NYC Employers with 11 or more Employees $975 $50,700 Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties $825 $42,900 Rockland County and the Rest of State $780 $40,560 To review future year-by-year increases to these thresholds, visit gnyada.com/dealers/news/salary .

Prepping for Tax Season! For a rundown of year-end tax compliance issues affecting your dealership, review GNYADA’s 2017 Year-End Tax Reminders for New Car Dealers checklist, which is enclosed with this newsletter.

If you have questions concerning any of the

above compliance deadlines, please call GNYADA’s Dealer Hotline at 718.746.5900.

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3 Dealers Employ Veteran Scholarship Winners

Thirteen-year Army veteran Chung Lee, a Medal for Valor winner who also received a scholarship at the Outing, currently works at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Chung is slated to graduate LTI in January. Henry Bastidas, a Marine combat vet who worked in the motor pool to prepare vehicles for missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, is working at Jaguar Freeport. Henry graduated LTI in October. “Helping our retired service-members find rewarding employment in their civilian lives, while also helping our members hire dedicated, well-trained technicians, is a proud win-win for GNYADA,” said GNYADA President Mark Schienberg. “Not only does our scholarship program offer much needed financial help to students training to join our industry, it also creates opportunities for our members to get a sense of them as potential dealership personnel.” n n

Ram in Patchogue. “We are always looking for good technicians,” said Gary Brown, President of Brown’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Vice Chairman of GNYADA. “After hearing Jonathan talk about his military service, I approached him about starting his new career with us. He now works with us fulltime and is on his way to becoming a certified Mopar tech. By hiring Jon, the future is bright for both of us.” Department of Motor Vehicles explaining the laws for dealer plate usage to local police departments; the ticketing officer’s sworn state- ment that the vehicle was driven for personal use; and, copies of GNYADA Newsletters addressing dealer plate usage. In light of the above, the prosecuting attorney offered to reduce the Improper Use of Dealer Plates n n (l to r) Brown’s Service Manager Chris McEntee, Jonathan Laufer, Gary Brown, President of Brown’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. (inset) GNYADA Chair Lee Certilman presents Jonathan with his scholarship at the Charity Golf Outing.

GNYADA awarded educational scholarships to several military veterans at the Association’s Charity Golf Outing. We are happy to report three of the students found jobs as techs at franchised dealerships in the metro area. Jonathan Laufer, a petroleum engineer who led a team of diesel techs during his service as a Marine Sergeant, currently works at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge n A GNYADA dealership employee was recently ticketed for driving a dealer- owned vehicle with dealer plates. The violation, cited by the Nassau County police officer who issued the ticket, was Improper Use of Dealer Plates . After consulting with GNYADA, the dealership, Karp Automotive in Rockville Centre, contested this ticket and presented supporting documenta- tion, including: a letter from the New York State n

4 GNYADA Member Wins Dealer Plate Case

charge to a lesser non-moving violation. Karp Auto declined this and opted to go before a judge who ultimately dismissed the case. At GNYADA’s urging, the Department of Motor Vehicles reissued a letter, including the name of the Acting DMV Commissioner, which informs law enforcement that personal use of dealer demos with plates is permissible.

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5 Dealer Obligations under Paid Family Leave Starting on January 1, 2018, all

most likely to focus on having a policy in place. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll con- tributions. Ensure that your dealer- ship is taking the proper deduc- tions from employee paychecks, in order to cover PFL insurance pre- miums. Dealers may deduct up to a maxi- mum of .126% /$1.65 per week, or $85.80 per year, from each employee for PFL premium pay- ments. Get a Notice of Compliance from your insurance carrier and post it in the dealership. Post and distribute the Statement of Rights https://www.ny.gov/sites/ ny.gov/files/atoms/files/1711-PFL- 271SFormFill.pdf Draft a PFL policy to include in your employee handbook. This York International Auto Show. “Getting young people interested in automobiles is fundamental to the future of the industry,” continued LaSorsa. “Social media is the most economical and beneficial way of doing it, so to be recognized for our efforts is special to us.” Founded in 1928, IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world. Its Art of the Show competition recognizes excellence in promotional materials and includes 15 different categories of competition, spanning multiple n n n n

should include specifics about how PFL interacts with other forms of leave, such as paid time off, New York City sick leave, and FMLA. Make sure your policy outlines the employee’s entitlement to leave as well as his/her obligations in order to receive it. GNYADA’s Employee Relations Plan can provide assistance with the proper text to insert into your employee handbook. Distribute the updated employee handbook to all employees and obtain signed acknowledgement of receipt. Call GNYADA at 718.746.5900 if you have any questions about preparing for Paid Family Leave. GNYADA thanks Alexei Leonard, of Fox Rothschild, for presenting the PFL Webinar fromwhich this article was adapted.

employers in New York State must offer Paid Family Leave (PFL) bene- fits. Employees will be eligible for up to eight weeks of job-protected leave. Benefits must also continue during this time, as long as the employee continues to pay any share (s)he was paying prior to going on leave. Leave can be used for the birth, adoption, or foster care of a new child; also to care for a seriously ill family member; or when a family member is called to active military service. PFL cannot be used for the employee’s own health condition.

Make sure your dealership is prepared:

Have a PFL insurance policy in place. This policy needs to be added as a rider to your current disability benefits policy. Beware that the state’s initial enforcement of the new PFL law is

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GNYADA Wins Top Honors

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The New York International Automobile Show won several prestigious awards including “Best of Show” at the 2017 International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ (IAEE) Art of the Show competition in the Social Media Campaign category. Winners were selected for their creative use of essential marketing elements to promote events. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized by the IAEE in the hotly contested social media category,” said John LaSorsa, Chairman of the New

show sizes. Entries are judged by an independent panel, which bases scores on each category’s criteria; IAEE annually presents a Best of Show award to the highest scoring entry in each category of the competition.

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OSHA Reporting and Posting Requirements Prepare to post injury and illness logs in February

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physically displayed among the other worker postings in the dealership, between February 1 and April 30, 2016. Forms can be accessed online at www.osha.gov. GNYADA’s Field Service Reps are also available to drop off printed forms when visiting your dealership. For any further questions about these

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires dealers with ten or more employees to keep detailed logs of work-related injuries and illnesses and post incident summary forms. Logs must be displayed in dealerships annually between February and April. A work-related injury or illness would include — but is not exclusive to — any abnormal health issue that is caused or aggravated by on-the-job events or exposures. To meet OSHA’s severity threshold for reportable incidents, the worker(s) must be affected in one of the following ways: death unconsciousness missed workdays restricted work activity or job transfer medical treatment beyond first aid n n n n n

The following OSHA forms must be completed annually: Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) is the primary document used to classify work- related injuries and illnesses and the severity of each. This electronic form allows dealerships to record incidents that occur in a given calendar year. (If you own multiple dealerships, each will require its own Form 300.) Form 301 (Injuries and Illnesses Incident Reporting) allows dealers to document the details of any individual incident. Dealers should complete this form within seven calendar days of learning about a work-related injury/illness. Form 300A is the hardcopy version of Form 300, which must be

reporting requirements, call GNYADA at 718.746.5900.

GNYADA Chairman and President Headline National Broadcasters’ Convention

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of dealers and to help dealers get the most out of their advertising buys. The panel was moderated by Adam Armbruster, a partner with ESA & Company, an organization that focuses on retail advertising strategies. Certilman and Schienberg outlined where dealers are spending their budgets, how they measure results, and the current challenges in the industry. They also took questions from the audience, which consisted of digital sellers and sales managers from the broadcasting industry. NAB is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters, advancing the interests of radio and TV professionals in legislative, regulatory, and public affairs. “Our goal is a healthy and productive dialogue between broadcasters using digital tools and the local auto dealership community,” said Richard Novik, NAB’s Senior Vice President of Member Services.

(l to r) Lee Certilman, Adam Armbruster, Mark Schienberg

Association Chairman Lee Certilman and President Mark Schienberg headlined a panel called Best Practices for Selling Digital to Automotive at the National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Convention. The discussion, which took place in Manhattan, shared insights to help radio and television broadcasters understand the needs

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NADA Director’s Column Senate Tax Bill Passes with 100% Floor Plan Deductibility Preserved

by Bob Vail, Vail Buick GMC, NADA Director Metro New York

amendment and gather support among his colleagues as they hustled to pass the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. tax system in 30 years. Next, the bill will be considered by a House-Senate congressional conference committee to reconcile both versions before final passage. NADA may ask dealers to contact their representatives during these negotiations.

taxable income. Maintaining 100% floor plan deductibility is critical in allowing us to carry inventory for our customers, and in allowing manufacturers to continue building and supplying products. Dealers and ATAEs nationwide helped generate the strong grassroots involvement that was needed to secure this win. Special credit goes to the Kentucky Auto Dealers Association for convincing Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to propose the

This month, the U.S. Senate passed its tax reform bill, including an NADA-supported amendment to preserve 100 percent deductibility of interest on floor plan loans. Seeing this provision added to the Senate bill, also included in the House version, was NADA’s top priority in recent weeks. Without this amendment, dealers’ ability to deduct 100% of business interest, including floor plan interest, would reduce to 30% of adjusted

Karp Auto Honors 60-Year Milestone

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of all Karp Auto dealerships since 1983. In preparation for this milestone, the Karps pledged $60 for every car sold at the Volvo location in 2017, with the goal of donating $50,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Research and $10,000 to the Rockville Centre Community Fund. Rather than wait, the Karps presented these charities with checks for half of the pledged amounts earlier in the year, so funds could be put to use right away. GNYADA congratulates David and Daniel on achieving this impressive milestone and for their dedication to customer service and community support.

State Senator Todd Kaminsky (c) recognizes David Karp (l) and Daniel Karp (r) with a Proclamation.

This fall, the Karp Automotive dealer group celebrated 60 years of serving its Rockville Centre community. In 1957, Irving Karp opened the doors of Karp Volvo; today Karp Auto

represents four franchises on Long Island. Irving’s son, GNYADA Director David Karp, has been Dealer Principal

60 Y E A R S

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11 In October, New York State began issuing forms allowing individuals to apply for the new REAL ID licenses. As customers are already presenting these documents at area dealerships, dealers should be aware that all forms of the new ID are acceptable for the full 6 points of identification to register and title a vehicle. There are three different levels of new NYS IDs being issued: the standard license; the new REAL ID license; and the enhanced license. Get Familiar with the State’s New “REAL ID”

If you have any questions about these latest NYS identification documents, or about the federal REAL ID specifically, please call DMV-DIRECT at 718.747.0400.

12 IRS Form 8300 Letters Due January 31 Federal law requires dealers to file Form 8300 with the IRS whenever a customer makes a transaction of $10,000 or more in cash or cash equivalents. Dealers must also notify the customer in writing, no later than January 31 of the following year , that a Form 8300 was filed for their transaction. One copy of the completed Form 8300, along with a Date Dear Customer:

We are required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to report all transactions involving payments of more than $10,000 in cash (26 USC6060(I)). We filed Form 8300 with the IRS on (date) 2017, indicating that you paid us $(amount) in connection with your purchase of a (year, make, model, VIN).

copy of the notification to the customer, should be kept in the deal jacket, and another copy of each should remain in a separate folder of 8300 forms. While there is no legally required length of time to retain these forms, the Association suggests that five years is appropriate. Possible fines/penalties Fines and penalties can vary depending on the offense. If companies willfully fail to file the proper form, fines of up to $500,000 and up to 5 years imprisonment, or both, may be imposed. Dealers are advised to have a written policy in place and comply with the rule by filing the proper forms on time.

Sincerely,

Dealership Name

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Helms Bros Gives Technical High School Students a Dealership Walkthrough 13

In an effort to attract young talent to the automotive retail industry, GNYADA has begun organizing opportunities for local technical high school students to experience the inner workings of new car dealerships. Most recently, students from Thomas Edison Technical Education High School were taken on a full tour of Helms Bros’ facilities on Northern Boulevard, exploring each department and learning about the numerous opportunities available. Helms Bros General Manager, GNYADA Education Committee Chair, Suzanne Cochrane, welcomed the visiting eleventh- and twelfth- graders. She spoke about the importance of a positive outlook and a strong work ethic.“You can teach almost any job skill but the right attitude is everything. Attitude increases your altitude,” said Cochrane. The tour included stops at Helms Bros’ Mercedes-Benz showroom, as well as the dealership’s DMV desk, sales offices, payroll department, and service center. Throughout the morning, students were highly attentive and engaged, eagerly sharing thoughts and questions with each team they met.

The student group featured a mix of young men and women, prompting Cochrane to highlight her own dealership as an indicator of the opportunities open to women in the industry. “Our goal with these visits is to open young people's eyes to the world of diverse job opportunities and good salaries they’ll find at a franchised new car dealership,” said GNYADA Vice President of Education Eddie Gazzillo. “We’re very grateful that GNYADA members, like Helms Bros, understand the importance of

showing these eager minds what working in a dealership is all about.” The Association thanks Suzanne Cochrane and the staff at Helms Bros for volunteering their dealership to provide this rewarding and instructive experience to local automotive students. This visit was also covered in NADA’s November 20th “Headlines” newsletter, under the title “Promoting Industry Careers, NYC Car Dealers Open Their Doors to Local Students.”

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2018 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available 14

The Guide provides car buyers with detailed fuel economy estimates for 2018 light-duty vehicles and explains the benefits of fuel-efficient vehicles. EPA regulations require dealers to display the Guide prominently at each location where new automobiles are offered for sale and to make it available to the public at no charge.

are also encouraged to print and dis- play a poster, available at the same URL, directing customers to the Guide. This is optional and is not required by law.

Economy Guide is available in elec- tronic format only. The online Guide will be updated periodically to include newly released vehicle mod- els and current fuel cost estimates. Dealers may either download the guide at www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ dealers.shtml and print copies as needed or provide customers with access to the electronic version on a computer in the display area. Dealers

New for 2018: The 2018 Fuel

If you have any questions regarding the 2018 Fuel Economy Guide, please call the Association at: 718.746.5900.

GNYADA Grows its Team

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The Association made several important additions to its staff in 2017 to fill open positions, streamline office operations, and enhance the services offered to members. We’re pleased to officially report our latest additions:

Kelsey Hering is the Administrative Assistant for GNYADA’s Dealer Services team. Many of our members regularly reach out to Kelsey for questions about ERP membership, seminar registration, getting in touch with legislators, and much more.

Isabel Goldberg joined GNYADA as Executive Assistant to Mark Schienberg. Isabel worked as a consultant at ONE Music Group immediately prior to her role here. She also spent ten years as Executive Assistant to the New York Mets’ General Council.

Aaron Brown joined GNYADA as a Field Service Rep. Aaron came to the Association from Cintas, where his sales role brought him to many local companies, including Helms Bros and the East Hills Auto Group. Members, particularly on Long Island, will see Aaron at their facilities as he makes his in-person visits.

Frida Machado-LaRose came on board as Office Administrator for Association headquarters. Frida’s office management experience includes stints at McDonald’s, Pfizer, Smith Barney & Co., and Chemical Securities. With GNYADA, Frida will supervise administrative staff, execute HR functions, and lead other office projects.

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16 Rose Macleod Retires from GNYADA

Rose was promoted to Vice President in October of 2009. She has since been a major force in growing GNYADA’s staff, upgrading systems, and renovating physical facilities. “Anyone who’s ever dealt with GNYADA knows Rose,” said GNYADA Director and former Chairman of the Board, Lou Giordano. “In addition to being one of the nicest people you could meet, she always gives timely and accurate answers to questions. Even in demanding situations, she’s never rattled or overwhelmed.” “To say we will all deeply miss Rose is a tremendous understatement,” continued Schienberg. “Everyone at the Association wishes her nothing but the absolute best as she starts an exciting new chapter of her life.”

Rose joined GNYADA on June 28th, 1999. Starting as an Executive Assistant, she was soon promoted to Office Manager, overseeing facility operations, organizing GNYADA events, managing staff, and negotiat- ing vendor contracts. Rose con- tributed significantly to some top Association initiatives, such as the Annual Meetings and Charity Golf Outings and the development of the Center for Automotive Education & Training. “Rose demonstrated incredible dedication and professionalism in service to our members,” said Association President Mark Schienberg. “She took on countless leadership roles, encompassing multi- ple GNYADA functions, and fulfilled them all with wonderful energy, dili- gence, and thoroughness.” “We thank Irwin’s family and Apple Honda for their tireless support of the Peconic Bay Medical Center. This is a reminder to all businesses, large and small, that philanthropy is a vital part of community life,” said Mr. Mitchell. Recently, four CPR training units were also donated to the PBMC in Irwin’s name, as was a $10,000 con- tribution by GNYADA. Each of these were presented to the hospital at the Association’s Annual Meeting in August.

This month marks the departure of long-time staff member, Rose Macleod. With mixed emotions, GNYADA announces the retirement of Rose Macleod, Vice President/ Director of Operations, after she has provided the Association with com- mitted service for more than 18 years.

17 L.I. Hospital Unveils Plaque in Irwin Garsten’s Memory

The Peconic Bay Medical Center’s nursing and education building now displays a glass plaque in honor of Past GNYADA Chairman Irwin Garsten, who passed away in February. Garsten, the founder of Apple Honda, dedicated much of his philanthropic efforts to benefit the medical facility, which is a key com- munity presence in the North Fork. The plaque unveiling event was attended by; Andrew J. Mitchell, President and CEO of the Peconic Medical Center; Irwin’s wife, Flora Garsten; Bill Fields, CEO of Apple Honda; and GNYADA President Mark Schienberg.

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Waste Fee Reminders

Make the Most of Your GNYADA Membership As members of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, dealers have access to a wealth of services and programs aimed at keeping their busi- ness operations compliant, efficient, and profitable. The below programs are just a few of the crucial business services that GNYADA provides to its members: 19

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The Association regularly receives questions about when dealers may charge fees for environmental waste disposal. DMV permits deal- ers to charge for the disposal of waste materials, with the exception of motor oil, batteries, and tires. Any disposal charges for other waste products (antifreeze, brake fluid, sealants, etc.) must be clearly identified and itemized in all esti- mates and repair orders. Dealers may not use preprinted fees or per- centage based fees. Motor Oil: State Law prohibits deal- ers from charging for accepting waste oil. Dealers must take up to five gallons of used oil per day from an individual and must con- spicuously post a sign stating: We Accept Used Oil for Recycling at No Charge. Batteries: NY law requires retailers to accept up to two batteries per month per individual at no charge. Again, a conspicuous sign is required and must state: It is illegal to discard vehicle batteries. State law requires us to accept vehicle batteries at no charge for recycling. Tires: Dealers may not charge for accepting waste tires that are simi- lar in size and quantity to the num- ber of tires purchased by the cus- tomer. The State requires sellers of new tires to collect a $2.50 Waste Tire Fee for every new tire sold, to cover their future recycling cost. These charges must also be item- ized in all estimates and R.O.s, and an official sign must be posted. GNYADA offers required disposal signs to members, free of charge. To order, call 718.746.5900.

Through our Dealership Forms Program , the Association produces generic forms at discounted prices. Members can save money on Odometer Statements, Used Car Buyers Guides, Customer Declaration forms, and much more. We also offer a number of free signs and other publications. Visit gnyada.com/dealers/member/forms to learn more. The GNYADA Insurance Brokerage covers all of your deal- ership’s insurance needs, including health and dental coverage, workers’ comp, vision plans, disability, life insurance, medicare and flexible spending accounts. The Brokerage also consults dealers on required changes to their insurance offer- ings and helps them keep compliant with IRS form filing. Learn more at gnyada.com/dealers/insurance/overview . Each year, GNYADA holds more than 60 specialized Workshops & Seminars for dealers. Trainings are conducted by expert instructors and are designed to improve dealership operations and enhance profitability. To review upcoming courses at GNYADA’s Center for Automotive Education & Training, visit gnyada.com/dealers/professional/overview. DMV-DIRECT processes titles and registrations for over 200 dealers, and can handle rush duplicate titles in as little as three days. In addition to helping dealers with plate transfers, renewals, and VIN searches, DMV-DIRECT is also the only partner outside of Connecticut that can issue Connecticut plates. Visit gnyada.com/dealers/registration/overview .

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