Who let the boys in??? LOL..of course just kidding!
Before opening this discussion, I first checked to see who originally initiated the group to find it was dealerELITE themselves. Secondly, I pondered how I would have felt if there was a group titled "Men in the Auto Industry"....The Little Rascals' Women Haters Club came to mind...LOL. However, I believe that dealerELITE's recognition of the fact that in the past women have been the minority in a male dominated industry and just for the past twenty years or so have taken giant strides in making a place for themselves is this rather esteemed and elite industry! Something great that could come out of a group like this is mentorship. I for one, as a 33 year veteran of the industry love to advocate young women engaging in a career as an automotive professional, and gladly offer them support in the way of knowledge drawn from years of experience, enthusiasm and counsel.
Honestly, this group was sort of idle prior to Sally's discussion regarding the post on the 10 Sexiest Women in Social Media. It is my assumption that the men who jumped on board and joined the group, did so in support of our strong feelings that this was tasteless and brought us back 20 years or so before women were spotlighted for their actual merits and achievements. Thank you gentlemen for supporting our stance...and I am certain I speak for many female automotive professionals in the industry. We applaud you!
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Permalink Reply by Juanita Kiesler on
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Well said Nancy, I too believe the gentlemen who joined are in support. Big round of applause! Having 30+ years achievements in this industry I want to acknowledge it was indeed a car guy that hired me and trained me. The few always (try to) spoil the good of many. There will always be those who behave poorly and in bad taste, this too, we will rise above. It is because the industry has come along way ladies are more prevalent. Anyone paying attention understands why. It took a great deal of perseverance and rising above the situation for any female in this industry, especially 30+ years. It is my hope all our hard work was not in vain and the next generation of women coming up will not have these obstacles. Disrespect is Disrespect.
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Permalink Reply by NANCY SIMMONS on
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Thanks Juanita!
I think if the two of us got together, we would have stories to tell... multiple stories which just strengthened our will to enhance the position for women in the industry. We can never go backwards!
Juanita Kiesler said:Well said Nancy, I too believe the gentlemen who joined are in support. Big round of applause! Having 30+ years achievements in this industry I want to acknowledge it was indeed a car guy that hired me and trained me. The few always (try to) spoil the good of many. There will always be those who behave poorly and in bad taste, this too, we will rise above. It is because the industry has come along way ladies are more prevalent. Anyone paying attention understands why. It took a great deal of perseverance and rising above the situation for any female in this industry, especially 30+ years. It is my hope all our hard work was not in vain and the next generation of women coming up will not have these obstacles. Disrespect is Disrespect. -
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Permalink Reply by john cowan on
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if i may ladies...
me being the novice w/20 years...the last 20 years... ;)
i agree w/both of you...but what is truly essential to preserve, reinforce and push the much overlooked compliment to this industry is veterans like you two that will take a roll as a leader, roll model ...
and shoulder to cry on if necessary...
no disrespect in that comment...
because what do you think men are doing in the bar "telling war stories..." -
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on -
It's wierd being in here,feel like I'm in the girls locker room at school....umm well that is rather how I "think" it would feel because of course I never did anything like that in school.
I happen to "know" you 3 ladies that have commented here and I know what you all bring to the table in terms of experience and results in the car business.
That post did what he wanted it to do for sure, create talk,....a kind of "social media"...not one I would endorse but maybe something good comes of it from these comments?
Wonder if commenting here will cost me my card to the club........ -
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well craig...
spanky and buckwheat have met...
they want your card please... ;)
i agree...this is us being social...
commenting here will cost me my card to the club........ -
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on
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LOL
john cowan said:well craig...
spanky and buckwheat have met...
they want your card please... ;)
i agree...this is us being social...
commenting here will cost me my card to the club........ -
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I got you boyz covered with the cards!!!! Craig and John...Thanks for your support! True Gentlemen!!! I remember from my Social Studies days, in order to have a revolution, you need leadership and public awareness! We have both!
Craig Lockerd said:
LOL
john cowan said:well craig...
spanky and buckwheat have met...
they want your card please... ;)
i agree...this is us being social...
commenting here will cost me my card to the club........ -
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Hey Craig...Can I borrow your baby powder? Craig! What are you doing in here??? No, Seriously... I hope something good does come of it! If I had a dime for the number of times I have heard..."If you want to be in the car business, Nancy...get used to it!" I never accepted that remark too graciously!
Craig Lockerd said:It's wierd being in here,feel like I'm in the girls locker room at school....umm well that is rather how I "think" it would feel because of course I never did anything like that in school.
I happen to "know" you 3 ladies that have commented here and I know what you all bring to the table in terms of experience and results in the car business.
That post did what he wanted it to do for sure, create talk,....a kind of "social media"...not one I would endorse but maybe something good comes of it from these comments?
Wonder if commenting here will cost me my card to the club........ -
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Permalink Reply by MANNY LUNA on
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While gaming has been traditionally considered a “guy thing,”
it is becoming increasingly clear that women are getting in on the action, too. Recent statistics challenge the old stereotype with staggering numbers.
The Consumer Electronics Association (www.ce.org) has found that there are many more women gamers in the 25 to 34 demographic (65 percent) than male gamers. And women between the ages of 35 and 49 are more likely to visit online gaming websites than even teenage boys, who barely have a higher percentage than women between the ages of 55 and 65, according to a Nelson//Net Surveys report. The Entertainment Software Association (www.theesa.com) says women are one of the industry’s fastest-growing demographics.
A key factor involved in these findings is the casual video game, which has become more popular than ever. Research shows women prefer less violent, competitive games and gravitate much more heavily toward those that either tease or train the brain, like solitaire or Tetris. This could explain why women are slightly less likely than men in the 25 to 34 bracket to play traditional console games on systems like PlayStation 2 or Xbox, but at the same time make up 62 percent of players on puzzle, card and trivia-based portals.
Research from America Online (AOL) has found that females over the age of 40 spend the most time per week playing online games at 9.1 hours, which accounts for 41 percent of their connection time.
A survey conducted by Digital Marketing Services (DMS) revealed that a significant portion of 40-something women in the United States use gaming almost daily as a way to relieve stress, increase skill levels and inspire social interaction. While only 22 percent of teens say they play games every day, 41 percent of 40-something women were daily gamers.
Among the sites hoping to capitalize on these trends is PrizeRoom.com, which officially launched in February. The site gives online users a quick and fun way to play dynamic and entertaining casual games online and also qualify to win great prizes and earn valuable incentives from some of the top brands in the world. Users earn points for playing and returning to the games more frequently, and can even opt for additional special values (such as coupons, freebies and much more).
“PrizeRoom comes onto the scene as a free entertainment option at a time when the economy is lagging and consumers are looking for ways to save money,” says Jim Seltzer, president and CEO of PrizeRoom. “The more you play, the more likely you are to win - and, because everything is paid for by our contest and prize sponsors, it’s all free.”
Other competitors in the market include WorldWinner.com, King.com and GameDuell.com. EA’s Pogo.com and Iwon.com are also popular portals among avid casual gamers.
Each month, more than 200 million people play casual games online, with the worldwide market totaling $2.25 billion in 2007 and expected to grow 20 percent year-over-year in established markets, according to the Casual Games Association (www.casualgamesassociation.org). -
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Permalink Reply by MANNY LUNA on
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I definately will tone down my selfishness, impatientness and my little insecurities. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle.
So please forgive me upfront.
Manny Luna
"Im just a car man and thats all I am" -
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