During the week of June 8, we hosted our Dealer Family Convention at The Greenbrier Resort. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dealers, their families and our sponsors for their participation.
The convention featured insightful presentations from our state leaders, including Congresswoman Carol Miller, who inaugurated our Sunday Night Welcome Reception. Our general business sessions showcased distinguished speakers who explored the latest trends in the automotive industry, offering guidance on navigating uncertainty and inspiring us to become exemplary leaders. We commenced our business sessions with a board meeting, where we discussed future plans and strategies for enhancing our successful association.
Our Monday and Tuesday business sessions included addresses from West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey; Senator Shelley Moore Capito; WVADA’s General Counsel Johnnie Brown; Robert Franko and Chris Keller with ChampTitles; Derek Garber from Haig Partners; NADA’s Brian Bennett; and Sherryl Nens from ComplyAuto. WVU Football Coach Rich Rodriguez also delivered a fun and inspiring closing.
While our mornings were filled with productive business sessions, we also enjoyed some evening festivities. Our annual golf scramble was held on the Old White Course. Everyone was able to cool off that evening at our annual Ally Pool Party, where children delighted in making s’mores, dancing with jellyfish and swimming with a mermaid. The evening was concluded with an awesome fireworks display that lit up the sky over the infinity pool and The Meadows course.
Tuesday continued the excitement with our Clay Shoot Tournament and a new addition this year — Iron Chef Cook-Off, in which contestants created an entrée and a specialty drink incorporating pineapple, jalapeños and cotton candy. Special thank you to Dennis and Cindy Sheets for volunteering and judging this fun event!
As the evening approached, attendees gathered on the Chesapeake Bay Terrace for the Chairman’s Reception and Dinner. Guests enjoyed a photobooth and caricature portraits, and children relished pony rides and entertained themselves with a balloon artist. After savoring a delicious dinner, attendees relaxed with drinks and enjoyed live music from West Virginia native George Shingleton and his band.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors and exhibitors for their unwavering support; this event would not have been possible without their contributions. Our gratitude also extends to the dealers and their families for their enthusiastic participation.
I wish everyone an enjoyable summer as we continue preparations for our upcoming DMV Seminars and Fall Board Retreat.
