Chapter

Do we have to pay to attend Chapter Meetings?

You may attend a Chapter meeting for free. For the education credits to be applied to your dealership, non-members will need to pay a fee of $50 but this option is included for members of the Association.

How do we earn education credits by attending meetings?

Each dealership can earn 3 hours of Education credits toward their next renewal cycle. Association Membership will have the credits automatically applied. A $50 fee for non-members of the Association would be required to apply the credits to the dealership. Note: Multiple personnel attending from the same dealership will only recieve one issuing of the credit.

How many Chapters are there?

There are currently seven active chapters in WSIADA.: Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Yakima, Spokane, South Sound, North Sound and North Cascade Chapters.

What if there isn’t a Chapter in my area?

Most dealerships in remote areas are given an overlap option for chapters. If youre not able to attend one meeting, you can always attend a different location if traveling is an option.

What information is brought to Chapter Meetings?

Topics can vary from meeting to meeting. Most meetings include current changes in laws that affect dealers, news from the Board of Directors, plus more to help dealers be more successful.

What's involved in joining the Chapter leadership?

There are several positions available in each Chapter: President and Secretary. To become a Chapter President, you must be the Dealer Principal, be in business a minimum of two years and would be voted on by the WSIADA Board of Directors. The role of a Chapter President is to work within the chapter to guide the other dealerships that have questions or concerns for the WSIADA.

When are Chapter meetings?

Each Chapter has two meetings per year in the Spring and Fall. All dealerships are welcome to attend. We attempt to alternate between morning and evening times to allow for dealers schedules.