SCWA Means Business... this year as I talk to SCWA members all over the Southwest, this theme continues to resound loud and clear.
Numerous times I have assessed the value of my SCWA membership in terms of dollars saved or dollars made.

• As an example in 1999 when I could not place my liability or workers comp insurance coverage... the problem was solved through SCWA and at a discount to boot.
• Then again in 2001, SCWA saved the day. SCWA's labor law counsel Jacob Monty helped me institute a "Mandatory Arbitration Agreement" ensuring much easier labor relationships plus many dollars saved in attorney fees.
• I cannot begin to count the great innovative ideas I learn from attending the SCWA Conventions, workshops and exhibitions. I realized many great ideas and cost savings and all I had to do was sign up for the meetings.
• Perhaps the biggest advantage of SCWA over the years is the camaraderie and friendships developed with many car wash operators and suppliers. I truly have one heck of an extended car wash family.
  
  

If you are serious about the car wash business, you need to be a member of SCWA. Please take a minute... complete the online membership application form (see links below), and join the many other car washers in this SCWA partnership. It just may be the best business decision you will make today.

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As a member of SCWA you will enjoy a wide range of benefits and services including:

• Legislative and Regulatory representation.
• Group-rate liability insurance.
• ADVANTAGE... the quarterly newsletter covering the latest information on the car wash industry and the association.
• Largest car wash convention and exhibition in the Southwest.
• Regional educational workshops and meetings.
• Free labor law advice from a recognized labor attorney.
• Resources of the largest regional network of car wash owners and operators.
• Website for up-to-date information.
• New! Yellow Freight Discount Program - This program provides a shipping discount for SCWA members of 62% through Yellow Freight.
• New! PIRK RecordingKeeping - This program provides a special record keeping arrangement for SCWA members at discounted rates. This could save members many dollars in fines and penalities.

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Why I am an SCWA Member

My first exposure to SCWA was a regional meeting in Shreveport in 2001. 1 was so impressed with the men serving on the Board of Directors and the car wash owners on the tour I knew I wanted to be a part of this group.

If you are in "the business" or just checking it out you have to join SCWA.

Why? Well, let's think about it. The sharpest, most innovative and experienced operators and vendors are already members. They are also the friendliest and most likely to take the time to visit with you about their successes and failures. Wouldn't it be nice to have access to these guys and email or call them when you need advice.

Our trade show is outstanding with almost 1000 of your peers in attendance! You can also save thousands with our insurance program. But the people are why I joined. Sure, they're fun to be around and really nice, but I'm in business to make a profit and this access to information is invaluable.

Annual membership is $125 and comes with a money back guarantee. There are lots of other good reasons to join and our Executive Director Chuck Space would love to tell you about them.

Actually you don't have to join SCWA. But, almost a thousand people in your region of the country are on board and in the passing lane on the car wash interstate. In the car wash business as in any other there are the passers and the passees. One last tip, passing is a lot more fun.