Wisconsin Automobile And Truck Dealers Association Inc

TO PROMOTE THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN; TO PROMOTE A HIGH PLANE OF BUSINESS ETHICS FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN THE RETAIL MOTOR VEHICLE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND THOSE ENGAGED IN ASSOCIATED AND ALLIED TRADES; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE FORMATION OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SEEK TO MERIT THEIR COOPERATION AND SUPPORT OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; TO CONDUCT SUCH INVESTIGATIONS, STUDIES AND RESEARCHES AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND ADVISABLE TO COMPILE FACTUAL DATA AND GATHER INFORMATION, THE KNOWLEDGE OF WHICH MAY BE USEFUL AND VALUABLE TO THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE TOWARD IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF ITS OPERATIONS; TO PROMOTE THE ENACTMENT OF SUCH LEGISLATION AS WILL BENEFIT THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE AND THE PUBLIC TO OPPOSE DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE TRADE; TO ISSUE PUBLICATIONS.

THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) IS A TRADE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING FRANCHISED AND USED, CAR AND TRUCK DEALERS IN WISCONSIN. UNITED THROUGH ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS SEEK TO ACHIEVE THROUGH ONE VOICE, WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE OR TOO EXPENSIVE TO ACHIEVE ALONE. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, LEGAL COUNSELING, AND ACCOUNTING AND TAX ASSISTANCE. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEALERSHIP EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE ASSOCIATION COORDINATES WITH INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY-RELATED JOB TRAINING. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES REGIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, EDUCATION SEMINARS AND MEMBERSHIP WIDE INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY MATTER COMMUNICATIONS. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, WATDA SERVICES, INC. AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION, INC. WITH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND SHARES EMPLOYEES, FACILITIES, AND OTHER EXPENSES WITH THEM. THE ASSOCIATION AFFILIATES PROVIDE AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK FORMS AND SUPPLIES AND PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS; OFFER DEALER BONDS, ENDORSED PRODUCTS, AND OTHER SERVICES; AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING A TECHNICAL CAREER IN A RETAIL AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK BUSINESS.