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FORD PERFORMANCE GROUP ENROLLMENT
1ST - MEMBER'S COMMITMENTS
Ford brand Service & Parts Managers Performance Group meetings are two two-day meetings yearly (e.g., one spring March-July, one fall September-December). Dates and locations of all meetings are decided upon well before their occurrence. Scheduling around planned meeting dates is necessary for every member. The member's responsibility is to attend every meeting set forth by the Group.
Upon request, the member must submit their service and parts portions of their financial statement information to MBA Dealer Services, LLC. For the Group's composite, the member must provide a copy of the financial information for all service and parts department areas only after the 16th day of the following month and before the first of the following month. Additionally each month of the prior year's financial information for the same reporting month is required, too.
2ND - MBA'S RESPONSIBILITIES
MBA Dealer Services, LLC will make all necessary arrangements for the host hotel, including but not limited to the meeting room; equipment such as projector, projector screen, flip chart, and virtual capabilities; continental breakfast for each meeting day; and lunch for each meeting day. MBA Dealer Services, LLC will also negotiate with the host hotel for a discounted rate for hotel rooms on behalf of the in-person members. When choosing a host hotel, a venue close to an airport, availability, and cost are also considered.
3rd - MEMBER'S TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITIES
Members are responsible for their transportation, meals, transportation to and from the host city, airfare, and transportation costs to and from the airport/hotel. Members are also responsible for their hotel rooms and must guarantee their rooms for future meetings. It is up to the Members to secure and pay for their hotel room(s). The membership enrollment fees provide a continental breakfast and lunch each meeting day.
4th - BEST PRACTICE SESSION
For the spring meeting only, each dealership should bring a "Best Practice" for presentation to their Group. The 'Idea' must have been successful in their dealership or fixed operations. The 'Idea' should be printed on the dealership's letterhead. Only those ideas tested at the dealership with known results are permitted. 'Best Practice' sessions at the first meeting of every year.
Please get in touch with Jen Short for additional information on Best Practices/Best Ideas at Jen@MBADealerServices.com or 616.337.8927
5th - COST PER PERSON
The fees include the meeting room, meeting equipment, meeting handout materials, composite financial publication, moderation by MBA Dealer Services, LLC, breakfast (in-person), and lunch (in-person) on both meeting days.
Please get in touch with Jen Short with your pricing information questions at Jen@MBADealerServices.com or 616.337.8927.
6th - CANCELLATIONS/NO SHOWS
MBA Dealer Services, LLC regrets that there are no refunds of the registration fee or membership fee for failure to attend a meeting either in-person or virtually because of a limited number of persons attending or not participating in a Performance Group event or early termination of Performance Group membership. This non-refundable policy is due to the minimum number of participants needed to secure a venue, our travel costs, accommodations, and the meeting preparation time.
Should you have any questions, please get in touch with Jen Short at Jen@MBADealerServices.com or 616.337.9027 or Mark Beaton at MBeaton@MBADealerServices.com or 616.308.7524.
PLEASE NOTE!
HOW TO ENROLL
Membership fees are due at the time of enrollment. The membership fee is payable by check, PayPal, or Venmo. Once registered, you must supply the names and contact information, including the work number, cell number, and email address of those attending. Contact Jen Short at MBA Dealer Services, LLC at Jen@MBADealerServices.com or 616-337-8927.
NUMBER OF DEALERSHIPS/ATTENDEES
The minimum enrollment number is either/or ten dealerships or 12 attendees. These minimums are necessary to hold any Performance Group with a maximum of 20 dealerships. If you or your dealership does not enroll, we cannot know how many people/dealerships wish to do so! (We will enroll you into another Group or refund your enrollment if we cannot accommodate your location request.) So please enroll ASAP; MBA Dealer Services, LLC will inform you of the number of dealerships/people registered.
FAQs
How many may attend from each store?
- Three from each dealership may attend in person.
Do I have to attend with my service manager? Do I have to participate with my parts manager?
- No, but we want to encourage you to do so. This meeting is not just for Service or Parts Managers. We encourage Service Managers and Parts Managers to attend together. However, we also realize that many of you are Service & Parts Managers or Parts & Service Managers, so that you may attend alone.
Do I have to identify my dealership in the financial composite?
- Your dealership's Composite numbers are ANONYMOUS to all other members. However, you may choose to identify your dealership only if you wish.
Do I have to stay at the host hotel?
- No, feel free to stay wherever you like. Keep in mind hotel accommodations are your responsibility wherever you decide to stay.
If I wish to stay longer at the hotel, what are the rates before/after the meeting?
- The hotel usually extends the rates as quoted to MBA Dealer Services, LLC. Please get in touch with the hotel directly to inquire.
Are there any other meeting rules/information I should know?
- Please direct any other questions to Jen Short at Jen@MBADealerServices.com or 616.337.8927 or Mark Beaton at MBeaton@MBADealerServices.com or 616.308.7524.