Collaboration among North American aftermarket suppliers is a key element to compete in the global market. AASA provides a forum for members to address issues of common concern through peer and product groups. With more than 40 meetings throughout the year, members have many opportunities to guide the direction of the aftermarket industry. To request additional information on any council or committee, please complete the information request form.

AASA members are eligible for membership in the following councils: 

	AASA China Aftermarket Forum (CAF) – This group provides a forum for AASA member companies senior executives who lead their firm's China aftermarket operations to meet and discuss industry issues and solutions, share best practices and network among peers. For more information, contact Jeremy Denton at jdenton@aasa.mema.org.
	AASA Fuel Pump Manufacturers Working Group (FPMWG) – The FPMWG provides professional technicians and DIY installers with the resources, tools and information to more effectively diagnose and service automotive fuel systems. For more information, contact Chris Gardner at  cgardner@aasa.mema.org or visit www.fuelpumpinfo.org.
	AASA Marketing Executives Council (MEC) – The MEC is a forum for aftermarket supplier marketing executives to collaborate in helping improve the state and image of the North American manufacturer base. Its AAPEX subcommittee provides vital feedback to continue the value of this important aftermarket trade show. For more information, contact Jack Cameron at jcameron@aasa.mema.org.
	AASA Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) – Build an international network of automotive trade professionals in myriad countries by joining the AASA Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) today. As the international automotive aftermarket council of AASA, OAC is one of the oldest and most unique organizations in the global automotive aftermarket. For more information, visit www.oac-intl.org or contact Jeremy Denton at 919-406-8846 or jdenton@aasa.mema.org.
	AASA / MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) – BMC is dedicated to providing members current information relating to the brake industry, and communicating with federal, state and local government and regulatory agencies on members’ behalf. Visit www.brakecouncil.org for more information or contact Jack Cameron at jcameron@aasa.mema.org.
	AASA Technology Council (ATC) – The ATC is a peer group of individuals from AASA, HDMA and MERA member companies who are responsible for their companies’ information technology, customer service, cataloging, web services, business process or e-commerce and serves as a forum for industry interaction, education and idea exchange. For more information, contact Chris Gardner at cgardner@aasa.mema.org or visit www.aftermarketsuppliers.org/ATC.
	Filter Manufacturers Council (FMC) – FMC represents North American manufacturers of vehicular and industrial filtration products. Visit www.filtercouncil.org or contact Jeremy Denton at jdenton@aasa.mema.org.
	AASA AAPEX Event Committee (AAEC) – The AASA AAPEX Event Committee (AAEC) if a forum for representatives from AASA member companies to exchange ideas on ways to improve AAPEX return on investment (ROI) for exhibitors. Members focus on ways to ensure the long-term health of the event. AAEC membership is open to marketing and show management executives from AASA member companies. For more information, contact Chris Gardner at cgardner@aasa.mema.org.
	MEMA Brand Protection Committee (BPC) – The BPC is a forum for suppliers to address counterfeiting, intellectual property rights, gray market or diversion, share best practices and recommend solutions to protect the North American supplier. For more information, contact Catherine Boland at cboland@mema.org or visit the Brand Protection page.
	MEMA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) – The GAC works to establish federal legislative and regulatory goals for MEMA and its market segment associations and to develop plans for achieving them. For more information, contact Ann Wilson at awilson@mema.org.
	MEMA Human Resources Council (HRC) – HRC provides human resources executives a forum to identify and address strategic industry issues, recommend solutions and promote the effective implementation of improved HR practices. For more information, contact Dave Andrea at  dandrea@oesa.org.
	MEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC) – The Regulatory Affairs Committee for MEMA, AASA and the other MEMA affiliate associations serves as a key coordinator of regulatory priorities. The committee representatives assist the MEMA Washington office staff and the Government Affairs Committee to assess and prioritize issues to ensure that efforts are focused. For more information, contact Ann Wilson at  awilson@mema.org.

	Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA) – ASPA provides a unified industry voice for its members engaged in the automotive chemical and vehicle appearance product markets before state, regional and federal legislators and regulators. Visit www.aspalliance.org.
	CLEPA (European Aftermarket Business Forum) – CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, sponsors a peer group for discussion of aftermarket commercial business issues and actions. AASA members which join CLEPA are eligible to participate in this forum. For more information, visit www.clepa.org.