The 90th Annual NCADA Family Convention was held in beautiful Park City, Utah, June 14-17. Attendees enjoyed the luxury amenities and welcoming atmosphere of the Stein Eriksen Lodge, which is nestled in the heart of the Wasatch Mountain Range.
From white water rapids to horseback riding to glass blowing, there were activities for the whole family, and many great memories were made! In addition, our NCADA members had the chance to listen to and interact with an excellent lineup of speakers and industry experts. The conference wrapped up with a world-class closing ceremonies celebration at the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Utah Olympic Park.
A BIG thanks to all of the sponsors and exhibitors who helped make this event such a success. We hope to see you at next year’s convention, being held at the historic Greenbrier in West Virginia!
Saturday
The 90th NCADA Family Convention kicked off with the arrival of the NCADA Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and other attendees at the Stein Eriksen Lodge. Once everyone was checked in and had picked up their convention packets, they explored the historic lodge, relaxed and unwound beneath the stunning mountain peaks and enjoyed all that Park City, Utah had to offer. The day wrapped up with the traditional NCADA Board & AutoPAC Superhero Dinner, which took place on the scenic Odin Deck.
Sunday
The first full day of the convention started with the NCADA Board of Directors Meeting. While that was taking place, the board members’ spouses were treated to a unique outing to the Park Silly Sunday Market — an open-air market, filled with local food, live music, shopping and fun! The day capped off with the Welcome Party on the beautiful Flagstaff Mountain Deck.
Monday
Monday kicked off with welcome remarks from Dan Bullert of the Stein Eriksen Lodge and Craig Bickmore of the New Car Dealers of Utah, followed by a presentation from the NCADA Legal Team featuring Shawn Mercer and Richard Vinegar. The morning also included sponsor recognition and a panel discussion on DMV modernization. The afternoon brought the first round of activities, including the Wasatch UTV Tour, NCADA Golf Classic, horseback riding and a guided hiking tour. Afterward, attendees had the rest of the day to explore Park City and enjoy the area at their own pace.
Tuesday
For the final day of the convention, attendees were inspired by a presentation given by Olympic skier Trace Worthington and walked down memory lane with the Convention-to-Convention video. Immediately following, day two activities got underway, which included fly fishing, bobsledding, glassblowing and rafting the Weber River.
The convention wouldn’t be complete without taking the time to celebrate and recognize some of our amazing members, including: the AutoPAC Superheroes, NCADA Champions, Golf Classic winners, the TIME Dealer of the Year, the NCADA Annual Meeting and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Olympic Park Closing Ceremonies
The final night was spent at the Utah Olympic Park, where we announced the bobsled winners, enjoyed an ice cream bar, and watched an incredible high-flying performance by the Flying Ace All-Stars. Everyone was surprised when our very own Alex Dillard appeared as part of the show!
