2025 Pedal Car Challenge
2025-06-21 - 2025-08-30 | Online, Canada
The entries are in, and voting is now open. Choose your favourite in each of three categories.Voting open until August 30, 2025.View and vote for entries:

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Webinar - Driving Profit & Precision with ALLDATA | July 9th
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | B.C.
Join us for an in-depth session with the team from ALLDATA as they walk through key insights and practical tools designed to support collision repair professionals.
What to expect:
– Top commonly missed items identified through industry research
– How the ALLDATA workflow tool supports best practices
– Live demo of the ALLDATA Repair Planner for faster access to key info
– Q&A and industry feedback on future tool development
This is a great opportunity to gain insight into how your team can increase efficiency and improve outcomes using the latest features from ALLDATA.
Event Details:
🗓️ July 9
⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM
📍Register Now

LMD Open House
2025-08-14 13:00 - 15:30 | B.C.
Join us for the ARA LMD Open House
Licensed Motor Dealers are invited to join us at OPENLANE Vancouver for an afternoon of networking and discussion focused on the latest trends and challenges in the motor dealer industry. This event is open to both members and non-members looking to connect and learn more about the ARA’s LMD division.
📍 7111 No 8 Rd, Richmond (OPENLANE Vancouver)📅 Thursday August 14🕐 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Event is free to attend with light snacks and refreshments provided.

2025 ARA Auto Glass Division AGM
2025-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Mission Hill Winery, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Join us in Kelowna on August 14 for the 2025 ARA Auto Glass Division AGM at Mission Hill Winery. This in-person meeting will cover division news, updates and key priorities for the year ahead.
Space is limited and attendance is first come first serve.
If you are unable to attend in person, a recording of the AGM will be shared on our YouTube channel following the event.
Event Details🗓️ August 14📍 Mission Hill Winery, Kelowna⏰ 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Registration will be via email. Please reach out to agd@ara.bc.ca to confirm your attendance. Once again, space is limited and attendance is first come first serve.

2025 Members Retreat & Gala Fundraiser
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | Spirit Ridge Resort, Osoyoos, Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos, B.C., Canada
Automotive Retailers Association’s Annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event in Osoyoos | September 12-13, 2025.
Registration is now open! Click the link below for full details.

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Schedule of Events
Friday Sept 12
Golf Tournament – Osoyoos Golf & Country ClubRegistration: 8:00AMShotgun Start: 9AM
Chairman’s Reception – Spirit Ridge Resort Courtyard6PM-11PM
Saturday September 13
Women in Industry Event – 9AM-11amLunch – 12PMKeynote Luncheon Address by Boyan Blocka– 1:15PMGala Dinner & Fundraiser – Awards/Pedal Car Unveil/Auction – 6PM
Please note:

Registration is available through our event management partner, EventCamp (Click “Register”, above).
AGM – the ARA Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on a separate date, and is not part of the Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.
Women in Automotive Forum – the Women in Automotive Forum event will now be included in Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.
Children over the age of 5 are no longer free (hotel policy).

Golf Tournament Details:
Osoyoos Golf & Country Club – Friday Sept 12, 2025 | 9am tee off | best ball format
Secure your foursome or individual registration using the register button above.
Hotel reservations
Spirit Ridge Resort – Osoyoos, BC

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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please click here to secure your purchase.

Sponsorship
We hope that you will offer support to the industries and association that support you. There are some changes to the items included in the Key & Premiere sponsorship packages, i.e. golf is no longer included. However Key Sponsors now have access to the ARA’s Honda Celebration of Light boat cruise this summer! Also, we have partnered with EventCamp to assist in coordinating the event registration and/or sponsorship. This will provide numerous advantages for attendees and organizers.
Click below to view our prospectus to see all available sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Prospectus

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please click below to secure your purchase.

Secure your sponsorship

Upon completing your purchase, please remember to register your package in your EventCamp account by going to My Centre/My Packages, Level 1 or Level 2, in order to showcase your company’s sponsorship on the EventCamp App. When registering your sponsorship package, you can also upload your high resolution company logo file so we can publish the logos immediately on our social media and web presence.
<< Click anywhere outside this box to return tothe 2025 Member Retreat Gala page.>>
Sponsorship
We hope that you will offer support to the industries and association that support you. There are some changes to the items included in the Key & Premiere sponsorship packages, i.e. golf is no longer included. However Key Sponsors now have access to the ARA’s Honda Celebration of Light boat cruise this summer! Also, we have partnered with EventCamp to assist in coordinating the event registration and/or sponsorship. This will provide numerous advantages for attendees and organizers.
Click below to view our prospectus to see all available sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Prospectus

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please click below to secure your purchase.

Secure your sponsorship

Upon completing your purchase, please remember to register your package in your EventCamp account by going to My Centre/My Packages, Level 1 or Level 2, in order to showcase your company’s sponsorship on the EventCamp App. When registering your sponsorship package, you can also upload your high resolution company logo file so we can publish the logos immediately on our social media and web presence.
<< Click anywhere outside this box to return tothe 2025 Member Retreat Gala page.>>
Event Sponsors
Key Event Sponsors

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BCAR / AREA Virtual Town Hall
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | B.C.
Join us for an important virtual Town Hall meeting bringing together members of the BC Automotive Recyclers (BCAR) and the Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association (AREA).
We’ll cover key topics shaping our industry, including:
ICBC Parts Procurement
AREA Environmental Audits
3-Year Strategic Plan
This is your chance to share your perspective, raise concerns, and contribute to the direction of the industry.
Meeting Link

Industry Network Meeting - Glass Division
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | B.C.
Attention glass industry professionals – we invite you to our final Industry Network Meeting of 2025! This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow experts, exchange valuable insights, and drive forward the progress of our field.
Your involvement is key to shaping our discussions for the ICBC Liaison meetings and ensuring our industry’s voice is both impactful and well-represented. Let’s come together to advance our standards and embrace new opportunities through open conversation and collaboration.
Event Details:
🗓️ October 15
⏰ 1:00 pM-2:00 PM
📍Zoom Link

Industry Network Meeting - Collision Division
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | B.C.
Attention collision industry professionals! Join us for our final Industry Network Meeting of the year on November 19. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts, share insights, and drive progress in our field.
Your participation is essential for shaping our ICBC Liaison meeting agendas, ensuring our collective voice is strong and heard. Let’s unite to elevate our standards and explore new opportunities through open dialogue and collaboration.
Event Details
🗓️ November 19
🕕 1:00–2:00 PM
📍Zoom Link

ARA Towing and Recovery Division Annual General Meeting
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, Canada
ARA Towing and Recovery Division Annual General Meeting
Join us on Nov 27th for coffee, dessert and snacks for our Towing and Recovery Division 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Mackie Room
Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre
20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC
Registration required. To register visit: https://eventcamp.ca/event/2025-ara-towing-and-recovery-division-annual-general-meeting

2025 ARA AGM
2025-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | B.C.
To our members:
Our 2025 Annual General Meeting, which will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom)
Registration Link: Link
This year’s meeting will include a 10-minute report from each Division Board Member, summarizing key accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and priorities for the year ahead.
Elections will also be held for the following positions:
• Chairperson – one nomination stands for Rick Hatswell
• First Vice Chair – one nomination stands for Wade Bartok
The full agenda and supporting documents will be circulated during the meeting. Please reserve time in your schedule to attend.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement throughout the year.

Collision Repair Division AGM
2025-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, B.C., Canada
Join us on December 17th for our Collision Repair Division 2025 Annual General Meeting, held online.
Wednesday, December 17th, 202511:00am – 1:00pmOnline via Zoom
Agenda Highlights:
Election/Confirmation of CRD Chair and Vice-Chair
Review and/or solicit division strategic focus for 2025–2026
Registration required. To register visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tSRbe9GlSDeXcS7vzNzgiQ#/registration
