While we played an important role, we cannot let up. We must keep a watchful eye on Washington, D.C., especially in an election year. If you were unable to come to the nation's capital in May, you still have local opportunities to meet with your members of Congress. Schedule a meeting with them the next time they come to town, or invite them to tour your facility and meet with your employees. In addition to showcasing your business, this is an excellent way for you to educate elected officials about the issues important to the industry.
Members also find it interesting and beneficial to meet with their constituents.
Highlights of this year's Automotive Congress are featured starting on page 32. However, I would also like to personally recognize those dealers who were honored as recipients of the 2000 All-Star Dealer Awards for outstanding community and industry service. Thanks to our sponsors, full-page ads recognizing the achievements of these dealers and the community service contributions of auto dealers as a whole appeared in the May 23 Washington Post and the June 5 Wisconsin edition of Newsweek. Ore. These dealers do much more than sell and service cars. The contributions they make to their communities are something we all wish to emulate.