SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM SCWA - In the words of John Adams, the celebration should be marked with “Pomp and Parade… Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.” We are celebrating all our members, friends, this country, and the values we hold close. May this July 4th remind us all what it means to be truly free. Enjoy every moment. Happy 4th!

SCWA SEATTLE Car Wash TOUR FILLING FAST Advanced Registration Necessary Register today and join us in Seattle July 22 to see all the BEST car wash sites Seattle has to offer including the famous BROWN BEAR Car Washes. This will be a full day of everything car washing; networking with the best and brightest in the car wash industry; food and friends. Register now for the Big SCWA Seattle Car Wash Tour! https://swcarwash.org/events/car-wash-tour-seattle-washington Thanks to our Seattle Tour Sponsors: Amplify Diamond Gallop Brush Diamond ICS Lunch Qual Chem Lunch DRB Bus Welcomemat Bus Coleman Hanna Reception G&G Industrial Lighting Reception Sgt. Sudz Event TurtleWax Event The Seattle Tour will include a wide variety of car wash models including: • Express Tunnel • Combination Express Tunnel with Fuel, C-Store and Self Serve • Combination Express Tunnel and Large Self Serve • Express Tunnel • Attendance will be limited to the first 135 registrations • Registration badge is required to be on the tour • We will not able to accept onsite registrations Register here: https://swcarwash.org/events/car-wash-tour-seattle-washington

Announcing the next SCWA Webinar Immigration Compliance in the Trump Era July 15, 2025 2 pm central Join Jacob M. Monty, nationally recognized immigration and labor attorney, for a critical webinar on navigating the complex world of immigration compliance under heightened federal scrutiny. With the increased worksite enforcement, I-9 audits, and aggressive investigations, car wash businesses today face unprecedented risks. Jacob will break down the latest legal developments and provide practical, actionable strategies to help employers stay compliant, minimize liability, and avoid costly penalties. Advanced registration is required: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y8OrcRolQT2sS_dZ8ZsCYw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ________________________________________ Key Talking Points: 1️ Identity Theft and the Innocent Bystander Act 1. Understanding the rise of identity theft prosecutions in the workplace 2. The scope and impact of the Innocent Bystander Act on employers 3. How employers can safeguard themselves from liability when workers use false documents 4. Best practices for responding if your company becomes aware of potential identity theft issues ________________________________________ 2️ How to Handle Error Messages and No-Match Notices 1. What are Social Security Administration (SSA) No-Match Notices and DHS error messages? 2. Common employer mistakes when responding to No-Match Notices 3. What not to do: avoiding discriminatory or retaliatory actions 4. Step-by-step strategies for addressing discrepancies carefully and lawfully 5. Documentation practices to show good-faith compliance ________________________________________ 3️ What Businesses Can Do Now to Avoid I-9 Audits and Stay Compliant 1. Understanding ICE’s focus on I-9 audits under the Trump administration 2. Proactive internal I-9 audits: when and how to conduct them 3. Best practices for recordkeeping and correcting I-9 errors 4. Developing a compliance culture: training HR teams and managers. Policies to have in place before an audit or investigation begins

It is a busy time for all of us - but there is a very important holiday coming this weekend. Please take time this weekend and especially Monday let's pause and be thankful - let's remember and honor all our family members, friends and everyone who served and died to make and keep us a free nation. Also please remember and thank our Gold Star families for their sacrifice. From SCWA - Happy Memorial Day and to all our veteran members THANK YOU!!

LAST CHANCE - SCWA Webinar Happens TOMORROW! May 22 FREE FOR SCWA MEMBERS Are OSHA Inspections Coming to You? • OSHA Inspections are increasing in the carwash industry. Why? • Inspections sometimes result in significant fines if you are not prepared. Led by car wash owner Rick Price – SCWA will host this webinar next Thursday, May 22 to discuss OSHA regulations related to the car wash industry and how you can be better prepared should OSHA come to visit you. Advance Registration is required — so register today and be ready. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/UZf-WUanRcmiujCnyas_vA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY!! SCWA 2023 – Incredible EXPO – Education – Networking All in one place – Fort Worth Convention Center Make this year a Game Changer for your business – it starts here! REGISTER TODAY https://t.co/BKxtt5WwXw https://t.co/PaBGFZkZZN

REMINDER - This is last week to reserve your hotel room at the “Official” SCWA Group Rates. Some of the hotels have great rooms still available Reserve you Hotel Room Today. https://t.co/Y20tlPla18 SCWA 2023 - Is a Game Changer! REGISTER TODAY! https://t.co/BKxtt5X4N4 https://t.co/7pgTHOdiMu

Here is a special invitation from our SCWA Keynote Speaker - Dick Vitale for all the car wash community. to join him in Fort Worth for the 2023 SCWA Convention & EXPO. This should be motivating and entertaining. https://t.co/pVHzEwuFXo REGISTER TODAY: https://t.co/BKxtt5WwXw https://t.co/ASExiYz747

LAST CHANCE! Tomorrow, Wednesday is the last day to pre-register online for the 2021 SCWA Convention & EXPO. After Wednesday all registration will be onsite at Fort Worth Convention Center. Register online today and have your badge waiting for you! https://t.co/2kxZFUhv2o https://t.co/E38HMPPrbH