Caterpillar Dealers Used Parts Association
“Second Life”
32 . Addition –February 2006
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CDUPA Mission Statement
Provide a forum for the exchange of technical information,
education, knowledge and professionalism by promoting new ideas to the benefit
Of all Caterpillar Used Parts Dealers.
There are two changes to the current board:
 Tim Perkins resigned as Vice President
 Matt Washic resigned from the board
Tim and Matt have accepted positions within their respective dealerships. If you
speak with Tim or Matt please let them know your appreciation for their
involvement in CDUPA. We wish them the best for the future at their dealerships.
The board will have an announcement in March on the replacement for Vice
President.
These are two big losses for the current board, so we are going to need you and your
ideas at this years meeting!
On February 2nd 2006 the current board held a phone conference to discuss and set the
tentative agenda for this year’s CDUPA meeting. This is your meeting; please let any
board member or officer know if you have suggestions or topics you want to add to the
conference.
This year’s meeting is going to have a great presentation with discussion on reusability
guidelines in the Used Parts business. Please think about all of the difficulties or issues
you’ve had with reusability and bring them to the table. This is one of the major
concerns we have with our day-to-day business.
An email was sent to you in regards to holding a Used Parts University. If you are
interested please respond A.S.A.P.; if we have enough response it will be held on
Tuesday June 13th.
Our group is growing; we have interest from thirteen overseas dealers on attending this
year’s meeting. Any conversation you have with any dealer about the Association will
help our group grow!
See the attached tentative agenda for the meeting in Birmingham.
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Current CDUPA News:
Please extend a CDUPA welcome to Mark Durgin at Milton Cat. He is replacing Tim
Perkins, so he will need all of our help in learning the Used Parts business.
Whayne Supply is happy to welcome Jerry Watteau to their Used Parts Sales staff. Jerry
has worked at Whayne for 31 years, previously in the New Parts department. He is
replacing Ron Boutelle, who has been promoted to Used & Rental Services
Supervisor.
Blanchard Machinery is glad to introduce Robert "Bubba" Corder to their Used Parts
Sales staff. Bubba was previously in the Automotive Salvage business with his father.
Blanchard Machinery is also happy to introduce Marissa Ellison as their Used Parts
Administrator, and to announce the promotion of Ryan Grow to the position of Used
Parts Sales Manager.
Yancey brothers would like to introduce you to Brad Knight, who will be joining
Suzanne in the Used Parts sales office.
Halton Co. has begun their move to a new facility. They anticipate a full move of the
warehouse by mid-March.
Please let us know when you have changes in your company that we can include it in
future newsletters.
Looking forward to the 11th Annual CDUPA meeting in Birmingham Alabama!
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2006 CDUPA 11th ANNUAL CONVENTION
ITINERARY
LOCATION---BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
RENAISSANCE ROSS BRIDGE RESORT
HOST DEALER-THOMPSON TRACTOR COMPANY/ THOMPSON USED PARTS
DATES- JUNE 13-15, 2006
Sponsor/Vendor promotional tables available through meetings
TUESDAY- JUNE 13, 2006-ARRIVAL
3:00-5:00
Registration--Hotel lobby
6:00-6:30
CDUPA Board Meeting
6:30-9:00
Welcome reception/cocktail party
(Possible seminar 1:00-4:00 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY- JUNE 14, 2006
7:00-7:50
Breakfast
8:00
General Session
8:00-8:15
Opening remarks - Mark Walker, CDUPA President
8:15-8:45
Opening remarks - Michael D. Thompson, President
Thompson Tractor Company
8:45-9:00
Secretary/Treasurer’s report-Kathy Williams
9:00-9:30
2007 Convention Host Mike Sisco,
Yancey Brothers dealer presentation-Mike Sisco
9:30-9:45
Break
9:45-12:00
Caterpillar presentations
Noon-1:00
Lunch
1:00-1:10
Committee updates
1:10-1:30
Officer and Board nominations/speeches
1:30-2:30
Reusability guidelines-Bill Kolb, Joel Hillhouse
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-3:00
Reusability guidelines discussion
3:00-4:00
Open discussion, Old business/new business
4:00
Meeting adjourned
4:30
Buses to Thompson Tractor/Thompson Used Parts
Tour and dinner
(9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m - Ladies entertainment with shopping, lunch, and City tour;
Pre- registration required)
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THURSDAY-JUNE 15, 2006
7:00-7:50
Breakfast
8:00
General Session re-convenes
8:00-8:20
Voting for new officers
8:20-10:00
Overseas dealer presentations
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:30 Election results/new president’s remarks
10:30-12:00 Sponsor/Vendor presentations
12:00 Noon Meeting adjourned
Noon
Lunch
1:00-5:00
Choice of golf at Ross Bridge or
Barber Motorsports Park and Museum tour.
(Pre-registration required)
Dinner Own your own.
You need to make your reservations NOW!!!!
Please call the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort at 1-800-593-6419,
ask for the Cat Dealer meeting rate of $139.00 with code CDUCDUA!
Due to a lack of unsold rooms prior to our meeting, she has agreed to five (5) rooms
available on Monday June 12th with that rate. She will also try to accommodate a
lengthier stay with the same rates. However, sales reps are out drumming up
business to fill the hotel now - so don’t wait!
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