GNYADA September 2017 Newsletter

4 GNYADA’s 107th Annual Meeting Navigating the road ahead

The Association’s 107th Annual Meeting took place on August 28, at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club. New slates of Officers and Directors were confirmed to begin their terms on GNYADA’s Board. The morning also highlighted key projects from the previous year, previewed important initiatives to come, and included special acknowledgments in honor of past Association leaders. Outgoing Chairman Nick Toomey took the podium early in the meeting to swear in the 2017-2018 Executive Committee. “This is a great organization that does truly invalu- able work,” said Toomey in his parting address to members. “I know that the Association’s commitment to serving Metro New York’s franchised new car dealers will only deepen in the months and years to come.” After being sworn in as the new Chairman of GNYADA, Lee Certilman thanked Toomey for his work on behalf of dealers across New York. He also thanked and recognized five additional Directors — Tom Coughlin, Tony Mazza, John LaSorsa, Robert Penn, and Paul Conte — who, like Toomey, came off the Board this year. In his first address as Chairman, Certilman looked ahead at

GNYADA’s ongoing efforts to preserve New York State’s Franchise Law. He also spoke about the results from GNYADA’s latest Economic Impact Study, which was released at the Annual Meeting and revealed that area dealerships pumped an astounding $48.5 billion into the economy in 2016. “I greatly look forward to my upcoming term as Chairman of this remarkable Association,” said Certilman. “As the tech world and the automotive world move forward NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN CHAIRMAN : Lee Certilman Nardy Honda VICE CHAIRS : Jane Millman Riverhead Dodge Gary Brown Brown’s Jeep Chrysler Dodge Larry Orlando Tower Ford

together, I consider this an extremely exciting time to be part of the auto industry.” GNYADA President Mark Schienberg updated members on the legislative activities of the Association. He specifically highlighted the passage of GNYADA’s Broker Bill in the State Legislature, and the NYC DCA’s withdrawal of 200+ subpoenas that were issued to dealers in 2014, as big legislative wins. He also announced the formation of GNYADA’s NYC Political Action Committee. TREASURER : Melanie Spare-Oswalt Sayville Ford SECRETARY : Oliver Brodlieb East Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN : Bob Vail Vail Buick GMC

In Memoriam The final presentation honored men who served as Chairman or President of GNYADA who passed away since 2016’s Annual Meeting. These included: Irwin Garsten (Apple Honda / Chairman from 2000- 2001): A financial donation and a CPR training manikin were presented to the Northwell Peconic Bay Medical Center.

Leon Geller (Beck Chevrolet / Chairman in 1989): A donation was announced to the Alzheimer’s Association. Irwin Katz (Kayson Chevrolet Oldsmobile Jeep / Chairman from 1982-1983): A donation was announced to the American Cancer Society. Walter Heingartner (Kinney Motors President from 1957 to 1958): GNYADA created a NADA Foundation Ambassador Grant in Walter’s name.

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