NWRA

[Repair1]

Assure me that the first piece of business on the agenda of a repair-only board membership would be a concerted effort to dismantle the present nefarious network system that this NWRA allowed to arise in the first place and I'll certainly put my money where my mouth is.

Ok I must step in here again.

The networks started way before the NWRA I believe the networks started with USA Glass and Allstate in 1989/90? Safelite followed then Windshields America etc, etc. I remember the shock waves everybody thought no way could this work guess what, there still here now bigger and stronger than ever before.

The NWRA was trying to combat the networks in the beginning I do believe, then they seen the writing on the wall if you can

[Delta Kits]

Before it veers that way, let's make sure this stays about the NWRA, and not about whether networks are a good or bad thing.

Thanks!

[Repair1]

Yes your right Jeff this is about the NWRA I just made it a long explanation why the NWRA and the Networks must and need to work together. I really debated on starting a new string with that one.

Jim lets continue that one with a new string and you start it k. \:D/

Thanks for the info on the savings about the membership for the NWRA I will have you a check next week. O:)

I hope that we can get a large group from this forum to get involved I personally want to see one/some thing(s) change and I think we have a large enough group to be heard. \:D/

LETS ALL GET INVOLVED!!!!


Happy Repairing

Brian

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[the big welshman]

The problem is GUYS that you are tight ,spending $150.00 per year to a group that looks after your interest in the windshield repair buisness.--So tell me guys if all of a sudden the insurance industry and the states around the USA ban Windshield repair who are you going to turn to???? --Regarding the CT item which is still pending ,the main spokes person for repair backing was also JN Phillip Glass a repair and replacement company ie (Telee GLass)-- Let me give you some insight why everybody is interested in CT. There are only three -states in the USA MA-FLR & .CT that do not have a deductable and the percentage of Windshield repair compared in other stastes is very very low.-If windshield repair is banned from CT there wood be a ripple effect so it could affect YOU-----So how about it GUYS what about putting your money where your mouth IS--- and join the N-W-R-A---THE BIG WELSHMAN

[desertstars]

You are correct, Jeff.

The original topic concerns the NWRA even though I don't understand why you wouldn't be eligible as a board member.

Honestly.

Delta isn't in the replacement business, nicht wahr?

You are also correct Repair! minus the assumption that the present networks existed BEFORE the NWRA.

Not to my recollection and I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I'm not.

My contempt for insurance companies and their embracement of the present network system is connected to past failures of the NWRA to head off this present asinine situation at the pass in the first place.

But, let us keep the two topics separate for now even though i agree that they are inextricably intertwined.

And, excuse me, big Welshman.

It has nothing to do with money.

It has nothing to do with being "tight".

I think it has everything to do with the return on an investment.

Either the repair industry is full of a bunch of uniformed idiots who fail to recognize a good representative organization dedicated to our best interest or...

as I think...

a bunch of experienced techs who go back quite a few years who recognize that investing $150 bucks in the present organization would be better spent at the blackjack table in the nearest Indian casino.

More importantly, I second the motion of those who recognize the dangers that we face right now and who wish to address the problem right now with no further rhetoric.

You are the moderator, Jeff.

You are the person who suggests that we work within the present system.

Well.

I'm all for it.

Ready set and go.

Start a new post with suggestions as to what our industry needs and what we wish to attain.

Just watch your language or I'll need to censure you, Jeff.

[DaveC]

OK, now that I've returned and am pretty well caught up. AND, not trying to beat a dead horse (although there are a few live ones I had to deal with last weekend that could use a good spanking;) ....

I have a question for Jeff ......

I think that it is great that NWRA will discount membership fees. So, I can only assume that this announcement follows some "secret" :-$ discussion 'twixt you/Delta and NWRA?

My question? Would/could you allow/invite the NWRA to voice some of their opinions on the issues we've raised? AND, if allowed/invited, do you think they would join in on the discussion?

BTW - the actual reference to the large cash disbursement was gleaned from a thread where someone from New York (only one of 80 certified WSR techs in the entire world) stated that the IGA and NWRA spent over $150,000.00 developing the WSR Certification Test.

BBTW - The acquisition of my "little" truck was the result of a sound business decision, cunning price negotiations AND (OK, I'll admit it ), a reward to myself for my successful business endeavors.

[Brent Deines]

Hi Dave,

I'm sure Jeff will respond from China if he is able, but for now I will try to answer a couple of your questions.

I have many discussions with people on the NWRA board and with Peg who fields most of their calls. No big secrets. The NWRA needs new members and told us that they are offering a discounted membership fee for repair techs that sign up through manufacturing members.

Jeff and I have both invited the NWRA to respond and I believe they will do so soon. Because the response has to represent the opinions of the elected board of directors, each response has to be reviewed and approved.

I don

[mafsu]

I faxed in my application and dues a couple of hours ago.

[DaveC]

Brent,

I certainly appreciate your reply:)

Perhaps, when Jeff returns, he might upgrade your status from "new member" to something like ..."signs Jeff's paycheck;)"

Now, I'm glad to hear that you have welcomed NWRA to post/respond to issues, but this "good old boy" concept of having to have everything approved by the "Board," before it can be responded to, just sounds like a control issue to me.

In my primary business, I deal with numerous organizations (both NFP and FP). My experience tells me that those org's that try and control every minute detail from the top end are surely bound to fail.

I can but assume that you have more than a "passing" interest in the success of Delta Kits? However, as Pres. of the Corp., you allow Jeff to represent your interests (beit on this forum, in China, at a ttade show, etc...) and can but further assume that you do not "approve" every response. Surely, if NWRA so desired, an NWRA rep. could respond on their behalf without having to run everything up the flag pole.

But, let's get back to numbers and the issue of fairness/equal representation. You/DeltKits pay a heck of alot more than $150.00 (or $99.00) to NWRA per year for your membership. Now, it has been stated that one can become a member for the fee of two repairs. Given "2" as the magic number, would it not make sense for the following as membership fees:

1. Repair Only Techs - Annual membership = average fee for two repairs.
2. Combo Shops (repair/replace) - Annual Membership = average fee for one repair and one replacement.
3. Replacement Only Shops - Annual Membership = average fee for two replacements.
4. WSR Manufacturers - Annual Membership = average fee for two repair systems/kits.
5. Glass Manufacturers - Annual Membership = average fee for two franchises.

?????

[GlassStarz]

Ok Dave your scarin me that made too much sence. Why didnt NWRA think of that along time ago? Maybe its that nonexistant replacement influence? Naw couldnt be