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Letter to the Editor
Friday December 15
CAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The California Autobody Association (CAA) is celebrating 40 years as a state auto body association. Forty years ago, on December 13, 1966, the CAA was formed with the combining of two local associations in southern California, the Glendale chapter which started in 1963 and the Long Beach chapter that was started in 1965.The CAA has had a rich history of accomplishments over the years. The association has always been actively involved with state politics and with other organizations.
The CAA was there when the Bureau of Automotive Repairs (BAR) was started in 1972 and was very involved in the early years to help shape its direction. The California Motorists Bill of Rights was written by the CAA in 1978 and was a model for other states. I-CAR was formed in 1979 and the CAA was there representing California.
In 1984, CIC was formed, and CAA President Al Estorga (1983) was the first chairman. Jack Caldwell (1984) and Darrell Mallott (1985), both past presidents of the CAA, also chaired CIC.
In 1987 and 1998, CAA’s input to the South Coast Air Quality Management District on Rule 1151 made an easier transition for shops on the VOC rule change. The CAA has also sponsored numerous legislation that has been instrumental in shaping the collision repair industry over the last forty years, most recently with the passing of SB 551, SB 1988, and SB 1146.
“I owe a great deal of my knowledge and success to the CAA and its members,” stated current CAA President Ron Guilliams. “The information, support, and networking with shop owners has been invaluable to me. I don’t know of any other organization in the country that has a richer heritage and works harder on behalf of the collision repair industry. The CAA has continually developed a strong voice at the capitol with our motto of Honesty, Integrity, and Craftsmanship.”
“After looking at one of the CAA 'Voice' newsletters, I joined the CAA in Orange County,” said Jack Caldwell, Autobody by Caldwell, CAA past President 1984. “I could see that the networking and the education at meetings was going to be a big benefit. Plus, just learning from other members is a huge value as a CAA member - forty years ago and more today.”
Some of CAA’s past Presidents include some of the strongest contributors to the success of this industry. In addition to those already mentioned, others include: the first CAA President, Chuck MacDonald (1967), George Bistagne (1970), John Loftus (1976), Gordan Holcomb (1977 & 79), Maureen Holmes (1982), the first woman president, Finis Fortney (1987), Joe Dahlgren (1988), Rob Rebensal (1989), Chuck Bistagne (1990), Rick Reiss (1992), Bill Rupp (1993), Ed Van Klaveren (1994), Russ Scamara (1995 & 96), Mark Ferrari (1997), Joe Boivin (1998), Rick Johnson (1999), Don Feeley (2000), Warwick Bryan (2001), Yumi Vaught (2002), Peter Hurwicz (2003), Kelly McCarty (2004), and Steve Sturken (2005).
The CAA will officially recognize the 40th Anniversary at its 1st Quarter Board Meeting and Awards Banquet on February 10th at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. All the CAA past Presidents will be invited to attend this gala event in addition to other industry personalities.
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