LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MARCH 5-7, 2015 HILTON BATON ROUGE CAPITOL CENTER BATON ROUGE, LA LITDA P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Ph (225) 767-7640 / Fax (225) 767-7648 LITDA@tatmangroup.com / www.litda.org 1
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DON T MISS OUT on Door Prizes that will be awarded throughout the Convention! 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration, Academy Room 6:30-8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Golf Team Pairings, Capitol Room Sponsored by AutoZone & All Data 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Golf Tournament, Copper Mill Golf Club Sponsored by American Tire Distributors Bronze Sponsor: Continental Tire 3:00-5:00 p.m. Exhibitors Set Up, Riverview Ballroom 5:00-6:30 p.m. Registration, Academy Room 6:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibitor Wine & Cheese Reception, Riverview Ballroom Sponsored by S&S Tire Door Prizes will be awarded during the reception. You must be present to win! 8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast, Riverview Ballroom 8:30-9:00 a.m. LITDA Business Meeting, Governor Room 9:00-10:30 a.m. Round Table Discussion, Governor Room 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Guest Program: Deco Meche Wreath Making Class with Red Door Interiors, Louisiana Room Brunch & Cocktails provided for attendees 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Coach J. Stanley Skip Bertman, Former LSU Baseball Coach & Athletic Director, Governor Room Sponsored by Colt, Inc. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors, Riverview Ballroom Sponsored by Bridgestone/Firestone 12:00-3:00 p.m. Tradeshow, Riverview Ballroom Door Prizes will be awarded during the tradeshow! You must be present to win! 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Teardown, Riverview Ballroom 6:30-10:00 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction & Tailgate Reception honoring Paul Bernstein, Delta World Tire Co., Heidelberg Room Sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts Bar sponsored by Carroll Tire Photobooth sponsored by Michelin DJ sponsored by TBC 3
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J. Stanley "Skip" Bertman (born May 23, 1938 in Detroit), is a former college baseball coach and athletic director at LSU. He led the LSU Tigers baseball team to College World Series Championships in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000. Bertman began coaching at LSU in 1984 and transformed LSU into a baseball power house, guiding the Tigers to 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 College World Series appearances, 7 SEC Championships and 5 NCAA Baseball National Championships in his 18 seasons as the LSU Head Coach. Bertman was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in June 2002, the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2003, and was a member of the inaugural class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame on July 4, 2006. Bertman s work has been commemorated at LSU with dedications including Skip Bertman Drive and Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Proud Sponsor of Keynote Speaker Skip Bertman WASTE TIRE PROCESSOR WASTE TIRE TRANSPORTER Call Toll Free at 1-800-259-8311 or visit coltscraptire.com for all your scrap tire needs! 5
LITDA 2015 About Paul Bernstein: Paul Bernstein is the president of Delta World Tire Company. Delta World Tire presently operates 16 retail locations and a Mighty Auto Parts Franchise. Bernstein has served on the LITDA board of directors since 2000, acting as president from 2007-2008. He was a member of Michelin s Dealer Advisory Council from 2004 2012, serving as president for six years. He was also a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization and currently sits on the board for the Better Business Bureau. While growing up, Bernstein worked at Delta World Tire, the family business. He attended high school in New Orleans and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 1993, he began his fulltime career with the company, following in the footsteps of other Delta World Tire LITDA hall of fame members: Abe Bernstein, Paul s great grandfather; Sterling Broussard, Sr. and Marvin Bernstein, Paul s father. Bernstein lives in Lakeview with his wife Jennifer and their three children; Olivia, Abe, and Kate. In his spare time, Bernstein volunteers in his community and at his children s schools. He is also an avid golfer. About the LITDA Hall of Fame: The LITDA Hall of Fame is given to the individuals who have played a significant role in the growth and development of the Tire Industry and the Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association. The Hall of Fame Induction & Tailgate Reception will not only honor Bernstein, but will offer those in attendance an opportunity to network with others in the tire industry while enjoying cocktails and great local food. If you are not attending the convention, the fee for attending the Hall of Fame Banquet ONLY is $85 per person. 6
Sponsored by S&S Tire Door Prizes will be awarded during the reception. You must be present to win! Attire is Snappy Casual. If you are planning to make dinner reservations, please schedule your reservations AFTER 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 6:30-7:30 p.m. Riverview Ballroom Proud Bronze Sponsor of the LITDA 2015 Annual Convention & Tradeshow 7
Welcome Reception and Golf Pairings Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m. Capitol Room Sponsored by AutoZone & All Data Prep for the Golf Tournament with food, drinks and more! Casual Attire Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with LITDA! Contact our Account Executive Today! Stephen Hood Cell: (601) 573-2710 STHood@FedIns.com 8
Please Join Us for the Annual LITDA Golf Tournament Sponsored by American Tire Distributors Friday, March 6, 2015 Copper Mill Golf Club 2100 Copper Mill Blvd. Zachary, LA 70791 Golf Pairings will be formed at the Welcome Reception on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Capitol Room Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start at 11:00 a.m. Golf Tournament Fee is $125. Lunch & Refreshments provided by NAPA Auto Parts GOLF PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED! Thank You to Our Golf Sponsors: American Tire Distributors Continental Tire Thank You to Our Golf Welcome Gift Sponsor: Federated Insurance Solideal O Reilly Auto Parts Thank You to Our Golf Drink Cart Sponsors: Federated Insurance Thank You to our Golf Hole Sponsors: Ross Tire & Service Myers Tire Supply ACDelco DIRECTIONS 1. Start at Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center at 201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801 2. Head south on Lafayette St. toward Convention St. 3. Take the 1st right onto Convention St. 4. Turn right onto River Rd. 5. Take the 1st right onto Florida St. 6. Turn left on N 10th St. 7. Slight left to merge onto 1-110 N 8. Take exit 8C to merge onto US-61 N toward Natchez 9. Take exit toward LA-964 N 10. Continue onto LA-964 N 11. Turn right onto Coppermill Blvd. 12. Turn right onto S. Turnberry 13. Turn right onto Muirfield 9
10 Houmas House Plantation & Garden Tour & Lunch Friday, March 6, 2015 LITDA Guests and Spouses will be taking a group trip to Houmas House Plantation & Gardens on Friday, March 6, 2015. Transportation will be arranged. Cost of tour and lunch are paid individually. If you are interested in attending, please see LITDA staff for details!
MICHELIN WELCOMES YOU TO THE 2015 LITDA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW PROUD SPONSOR OF THE HALL OF FAME PHOTOBOOTH! 11
ONE OF THE NATION S LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF PRIVATE AND MAJOR BRAND TIRES PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2015 LITDA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW HALL OF FAME BAR CARROLL TIRE HAS FORTY-NINE BRANCHES PROVIDING SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES (404) 363-2800 www.carrolltire.com 12
LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION 2014-2016 Officers and Board of Directors Roger Spears President Twin City Supply, LLC P.O. Box 3023 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 325-9864 Cell: (318) 348-1526 rogerdspears@msn.com David Ross 1st Vice-President Ross Tire and Service 2214 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 Phone: (337) 984-0099 Cell: (337) 277-5956 ross@rosstire.net Dennis Richard Jr. 2nd Vice-President Twin Tire & Auto Service 1200 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 Phone: (504) 367-8685 Cell: (504) 250-0445 drj@twintire.com Charley Gowland Treasurer Chabill's Tire P.O. Box 2504 Morgan City, LA 70381 Phone: (985) 380-8235 Cell: (985) 397-2404 cgowland@chabillstire.com Derek Farris Secretary Grand Equipment Sales & Service 3913 Hwy. 28 East Pineville, LA 71360 Cell: 318-709-1615 grandequipment@hotmail.com Ken Conner Service Tire & Auto Inc. 1324 Country Club Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Phone: (337) 477-9397 Cell: (337) 794-9825 ken@kcstirepros.com Trevor Farris Hunter Engineering 5900 Squires Lane Ball, LA 71405 Phone: (318) 704-0292 trevorfarris@bellsouth.net Ron Fogal Pumpelly Tire Center Co., LLC 3406 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 Phone: (337) 477-9850 ron.fogal@pumpellytire.com James Greene Napa Auto Parts 500 Shrewsbury Road Jefferson, LA 70121 Phone: (504) 834-2217 Cell: (504) 884-2735 james_greene@genpt.com Miles Holley Skid Marks Tire & Auto Service 1312 W. Highway 30 Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: (225) 647-9631 miles@skidmarkstires.net Ray Mohler Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts 2200 Booth St. Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 387-3121 Cell: (318) 372-1323 raym@btbautoparts.com Eric Roundtree Chabill's Tire P.O. Box 2504 Morgan City, LA 70381 Phone: (985) 380-8235 Cell: (985) 397-2433 eroundtree@chabillstire.com Kip Vincent Colt Inc. P.O. Box 1408 Scott, LA 70583 Phone: (337) 235-0353 Cell: (337) 344-1332 kip@coltscraptire.com LITDA Staff: David Tatman Executive Director P.O. Box 82531 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (225) 767-7640 david@tatmangroup.com Kathleen O Regan Senior Association Manager P.O. Box 82531 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (225) 767-7640 kathleen@tatmangroup.com Paul Bernstein Delta World Tire 400 Magazine Street St. 400 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-7323 ext. 309 Cell: (504) 234-4951 paul@deltaworldtire.com Chris Bonaventure American Tire Distributors P.O. Box 83908 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (225) 907-5526 cbonaventure@atd-us.com Dan Hutchison Moore s Retread & Tire 8901 Linwood Ave Shreveport, LA71106 Phone: (318) 687-7777 Cell: (318) 458-8040 dhhone@aol.com Ryan Hutchison Moore s Retreat & Tire 8901 Linwood Ave. Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: (318) 687-7777 Cell: (318) 469-5360 rmh6282@aol.com Raven Duncil Assistant Association Manager P.O. Box 82531 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (225) 767-7640 raven@tatmangroup.com 13
LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION 2015 ANNUAL TRADESHOW COME NETWORK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL SATURDAY, MARCH 7 FROM 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS! 14 ACDelco American Tire Distributors AutoZone & All Data Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts Carroll Tire Colt, Inc. Equipment Service & Installation Federal-Mogul Motorparts Federated Insurance Grand Equipment Sales & Service Hunter Engineering Lift & Shift Loyalty & Rewards Mighty Auto Parts / Royal Purple Mitchell One My Auto Service Appointments Myers Tire Supply NAPA Auto Parts Net Driven O'Reilly Auto Parts RAV America S&S Tire Tech, Inc. TCS an ARI Company Tenneco Valvoline Wheel & Rim, Inc.
2015 Annual Convention Evaluation Please complete the Evaluation Form below and return it to the registration desk before you depart. Registration Evaluation (Please Circle Response) How did you hear about the Convention? a. Brochure b. Newsletter c. Email d. Friend / Colleague e. Web Site How did you register for this Convention? a. Fax b. Phone c. U. S. Mail d. Email e. On-site (at the event) Convention Evaluation Please circle the answer that best describes your experience at the convention: Overall, the convention content met my needs. I am very likely to attend another LITDA Convention. I would not hesitate to recommend the LITDA Convention to others. Overall, this convention met my expectations. VERY IMPORTANT: Please Rate the below Convention City Locations in your order of preference 1 through 7 (1 being highest and 7 being lowest) Baton Rouge, LA Biloxi, MS Lafayette, LA Marksville, LA New Orleans, LA Shreveport, LA Lake Charles, LA Other Locations: Additional comments or specific changes to the convention you would like to see: List any topics of interest for future convention presentations: Tradeshow Evaluation Please circle the answer that best describes your experience at the tradeshow: The Tradeshow met my expectations As a vendor, I am pleased with the results I received for my investment in exhibiting at the convention? Additional comments or specific changes to the tradeshow you would like to see: Hotel Evaluation Please circle the answer that best describes your experience at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center: The facility, its location, and services met my expectations. The food and beverages were tasty, fulfilling and well timed. The destination city met my needs. Additional comments or specific changes (venue city or hotel, services, timing, food, golf course, suggestions, etc.): 15
THANK YOU TO OUR LITDA 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW SPONSORS Platinum Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: 16 Bronze Sponsors: Colt, Inc. Continental Tire TBC Misc. Sponsors: Grand Equipment Sales & Service Solideal O Reilly Auto Parts