Scott Luckett (Chairman) AAIA

Chuck Udell AWDA/ University of the Aftermarket

Phil Cunningham CIECA

Ed Wolff Dana/ MEMA-MISG

Allan Tucker Heavy Duty Distributor Council

Earl Losey MEMA/ MISG

James Petragnani Uniform Code Council

Mary Wilson Uniform Code Council

Michael Shepard Northwood University

Dave Elliott Wallaceburg Automotive Inc. (Guest)

Jeff VandeSande Grant Bros. Sales

Besides the projects already discussed, the following was noted:

• Electronic Catalog Standards - AAIA is writing an XML specification. This effort needs to be coordinated with the MEMA XML standards as well as the PIES specification to avoid duplicating tags.
• Fleet Cataloging - No activity from HDDA or CFS
• Specialty Cataloging - It is not clear whether SEMA has begun writing their own cataloging standard. Consensus is that the enhanced vehicle configuration database from AAIA and PIES standards address their concern about applications that are not year-make-model driven. Scott Luckett volunteers to communicate with SEMA to advise them of changes and learn of any objections.
• Special Order Inquiry - Earl will check to see whether the inquiry/response format of Direct Connect II can be made available

Ed Wolff described ACEC as a "consortium of associations" therefore the resolution of support by associations is important. The following action items were recommended:

1. Have the participating associations officially recognize the role of the ACEC. Members are those who have recognized the council. Others are invited guests
2. Have more informative presentations as part of the meeting format and advertise who the speakers will be. The ideal is 75% presentation / 25% open discussion
3. Get the participation of leading industry players (early adopters) and invite testimonials. The invitation should include a list (teaser) of the speakers
4. Schedule meetings around industry events such as Global and AAPEX whenever possible
5. Include an ACEC Mission Statement with meeting invitations so new participants are clear about the objectives of the council
6. Include in meeting packets a summary of the resolutions pending before the Council
7. Publish minutes, news releases, and meeting announcements on ACEC letterhead with the names and logos of the participating associations
8. Draft an Executive Summary describing the objectives, accomplishments, and future goals of the ACEC for prospective new members. Scott volunteered to draft the document and circulate for review and comment.

Some specific invitees were suggested for the next ACEC meeting:

Ed Wolff suggested the formation of an ACEC XML committee to coordinate standards coming from the respective associations. The original members of the Task Force (committee) should include AAIA (Alise Miner, Relco), MEMA (Ed Wolff, Dana) and CIECA (Roger Caderet). After brief discussion, Scott made a motion to form an XML Task Force. Earl seconded the motion and the motion passed. Scott will be staff facilitator for the XML Task Force.

The formation of the Task Force will be announced at the Aftermarket Internet Summit meeting on March 13. Other associations will be invited to participate. The Task Force is expected to conduct their business via e-mail and conference calls until they meet for ½ day before the next ACEC meeting. The Task Force will report at the next ACEC meeting.

• Earl suggests that AIAG should be the initial organization from the OEM side invited to participate in ACEC. Scott replied that AAIA was a member of AIAG and volunteered to begin the dialog.
• Ed Wolff said he would make a presentation about the ACEC at MISG Users Conference called EC Directions, March 19-20.
• Dave Elliott will coordinate with AIA to ensure Canadian representation on the XML task force.

NEXT MEETING - The next meeting was set for the afternoon of Wednesday, May 16 in Chicago. AAIA volunteered to be meeting facilitator and will arrange facilities for the XML Task Force to meet in the morning.