NADA CONVENTION OPENS IN SAN FRANCISCO

Opening Ceremony: NADA Maryland director Tad Hinder, president Phil Brady, Eastern Pennsylvania director David Penske, Miss San Francisco Krizia Sapida, NADA convention chair Peter Blackstock, chairman Dale Willey, incoming chairman Annette Sykora, former chairman Jack Kain, Western Pennsylvania director Bud Smail Jr., and Colorado director Jeff Carlson

February 9, 2008—NADA’s 2008 convention opened this morning with the traditional seat-belt-unbuckling ceremony—officiated by NADA chairman Dale Willey—admitting dealers to the exhibit floor. This year’s show, the 91st, is expected to host more than 24,000 attendees, who will find more than 700 exhibits with the latest industry products and services. Willey urged dealers to take advantage of all the workshops, OEM franchise meetings, and general sessions. Willey also welcomed special guest Krizia Sapida, the reigning Miss San Francisco, in the opening of the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the expo and convention. Accompanied by the Magnolia Jazz Band, Willey led NADA dignitaries and guests in a hand-clapping march through the exhibition hall.

Speech to 2008 NADA Convention by 2007 Chairman Dale Willey (pdf)

Ribbon-cutting audio/video
Year In Review audio/video
Opening of General Session

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