Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association

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 1 [email protected] / www.litda.org

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 3 DJ sponsored by TBC

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. Proud Sponsor of Keynote Speaker “Skip” Bertman 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 WASTE TIRE PROCESSOR | WASTE TIRE TRANSPORTER

National Championships in his 18 seasons as the LSU Head Call Toll Free at 1-800-259-8311 or visit Coach. Bertman was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of coltscraptire.com for all your scrap tire needs! 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.

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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

Friday, March 6, 2015 • Sponsored by S&S Tire 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • • Door Prizes will be awarded during the Riverview reception. You must be present to win! Ballroom Attire is Snappy Casual. If you are planning to make dinner reservations, please schedule your reservations AFTER 7:30 p.m.

Proud Bronze Sponsor of the LITDA 2015 Annual Convention & Tradeshow

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 [email protected]

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 PRIZES WILL BE Golf Tournament Fee is $125. AWARDED! Lunch & Refreshments provided by NAPA Auto Parts 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 9 13. Turn right onto Muirfield

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!

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 Ken Conner Ray Mohler President Service Tire & Auto Inc. Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts Twin City Supply, LLC 1324 Country Club Road 2200 Booth St. P.O. Box 3023 Lake Charles, LA 70605 Monroe, LA 71201 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (337) 477-9397 Phone: (318) 387-3121 Phone: (318) 325-9864 Cell: (337) 794-9825 Cell: (318) 372-1323 Cell: (318) 348-1526 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] David Ross Trevor Farris Eric Roundtree 1st Vice-President Hunter Engineering Chabill's Tire Ross Tire and Service 5900 Squires Lane P.O. Box 2504 2214 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Ball, LA 71405 Morgan City, LA 70381 Lafayette, LA 70508 Phone: (318) 704-0292 Phone: (985) 380-8235 Phone: (337) 984-0099 [email protected] Cell: (985) 397-2433 Cell: (337) 277-5956 [email protected] [email protected] Dennis Richard Jr. Ron Fogal Kip Vincent 2nd Vice-President Pumpelly Tire Center Co., LLC Colt Inc. Twin Tire & Auto Service 3406 Ryan St. P.O. Box 1408 1200 Manhattan Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70605 Scott, LA 70583 Harvey, LA 70058 Phone: (337) 477-9850 Phone: (337) 235-0353 Phone: (504) 367-8685 [email protected] Cell: (337) 344-1332 Cell: (504) 250-0445 [email protected] [email protected] Charley Gowland James Greene LITDA Staff: Treasurer Napa Auto Parts David Tatman Chabill's Tire 500 Shrewsbury Road Executive Director P.O. Box 2504 Jefferson, LA 70121 P.O. Box 82531 Morgan City, LA 70381 Phone: (504) 834-2217 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (985) 380-8235 Cell: (504) 884-2735 Phone: (225) 767-7640 Cell: (985) 397-2404 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Derek Farris Miles Holley Kathleen O’Regan Secretary Skid Marks Tire & Auto Service Senior Association Manager Grand Equipment Sales & Service 1312 W. Highway 30 P.O. Box 82531 3913 Hwy. 28 East Gonzales, LA 70737 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Pineville, LA 71360 Phone: (225) 647-9631 Phone: (225) 767-7640 Cell: 318-709-1615 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Paul Bernstein Dan Hutchison Raven Duncil Delta World Tire Moore’s Retread & Tire Assistant Association Manager 400 Magazine Street St. 400 8901 Linwood Ave P.O. Box 82531 New Orleans, LA 70130 Shreveport, LA71106 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone: (504) 522-7323 ext. 309 Phone: (318) 687-7777 Phone: (225) 767-7640 Cell: (504) 234-4951 Cell: (318) 458-8040 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chris Bonaventure Ryan Hutchison American Tire Distributors Moore’s Retreat & Tire P.O. Box 83908 8901 Linwood Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: (225) 907-5526 Phone: (318) 687-7777 [email protected] Cell: (318) 469-5360 13 [email protected]

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! 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 14 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. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A I am very likely to attend another LITDA Convention. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A I would not hesitate to recommend the LITDA Convention to others. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A Overall, this convention met my expectations. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A 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 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A As a vendor, I am pleased with the results I received for my investment in exhibiting at the convention? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A

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. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A The food and beverages were tasty, fulfilling and well timed. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A The destination city met my needs. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A

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:

Bronze Sponsors: Colt, Inc. Continental Tire TBC Misc. Sponsors: Grand Equipment Sales & Service Solideal 16 O’Reilly Auto Parts