ARA Convention Schedule
Wedensday, August 17th
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Closed board meeting | Breakfast and Lunch Served |
| 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite |
Thursday, August 18th
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Closed board meeting | Breakfast served |
| 9:00 a.m. to Noon | Closed board meeting with clients | Refreshments served |
| 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | General Session | |
| 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Welcome/Pledge/Prayer/Vendor and member introductions | Opening – Joe McOwen Welcome – Art Christensen |
| 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Speaker | Michael Dougherty, partner at Welman, Weinberg & Reis |
| 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. | Panel/Q&A with clients | Alison Aerts, Chase; Jim O’Toole, CapOne Auto Finance; Steve Smith, Regional Acceptance; and Tom Haas, Ally
Other Clients Attending: |
| 3:15 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. | Break | Exhibitor Room |
| 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | An Overview of the ARA scorecard project and how it complements the national reporting by OPENLANE | Nagi Palle, VP of Analytics for OPENLANE and Ken Shilson, Sub Prime Analytics |
| 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. sponsored by OPENLANE |
Welcome reception – Open bar (Hors d’oeuvres) | Exhibitor Room |
Friday, August 19th
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | General session | Breakfast & lunch served |
| 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast with Vendors | Exhibitors Room |
| 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | ARA operations/nominating committee announced /swearing in of new members/ member and vendor introductions | Joe McOwen |
| 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | A client’s perspective on NARS | TBA |
| 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Financial Report PR Report Home Office Report |
David Van Dam, CPA Mary Jane Hogan, PR Director |
| 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. | Break | Exhibitor Room |
| 10:50 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Discussion and vote on NARS | Les McCook / Joe McOwen |
| 11:45 a.m. to Noon | Nominating report | Joe McOwen |
| Noon to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Exhibitor Room |
| 1:00 p.m. to 2:45p.m. | Bylaws discussion and vote | Joe McOwen |
| 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | ARA Elections | |
| 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Break | Exhibitor Room |
| 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Announce new Directors / Discussion about the future of our industry | Joe McOwen |
| 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Dinner and Dance |
Saturday, August 20th
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Seated breakfast | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Awards presentation | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Close old business/new business |
