We have settled into summer after an amazing 2025 KADA Family Convention, and we are making plans for a busy fall!
Our recent convention in Mackinac Island was not only a success — it was a true celebration of connection, collaboration and community. I hope all who attended were able to come away refreshed, renewed and refocused!
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose generous support made every element of this event possible — from the insightful sessions and networking opportunities to the fun, family-friendly gatherings that brought everyone together. Your partnership continues to be the backbone of our success. We were thrilled to see both new and familiar faces during our sessions, where ideas were exchanged and our collective vision for the future became even stronger. The energy was electric, and it’s clear that great things are ahead for our members and their businesses. The KADA team hopes the memories made on Mackinac Island will stay with our attendees for years to come. For those of you already planning for next year, registration and room reservations for the 2026 KADA Family Convention at the incredible Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, are OPEN! Check out our website for more information and to sign up.
Summer has also included a few new law changes, most notably the change to temporary tag parameters contained in KRS 186A.100. A temporary tag will no longer be required for every vehicle purchase. Instead, where customers have an existing plate on a traded-in vehicle of the same class, they may use their existing plate in lieu of a temporary tag. There remain some procedural hurdles with this process, so make sure you stay tuned for additional guidance from KADA as we work with stakeholders to establish a seamless process for dealers, clerks and customers.
Fall will be here before we know it, and KADA has some great opportunities to bring our members together across the state. Our District Meetings will be hitting the road in October, where we will have programming in Lexington, Louisville, Florence, Hopkinsville and Bowling Green. The specific dates and locations can be found on page 16, so make sure you get signed up to attend, and bring a fellow dealer who would benefit from a deeper involvement in KADA.
Finally, remember our Kentucky Dealer University (KDU) programming. KDU has had several successful virtual and in-person classes this year, and its Title Clerk and Controller Workshops will be held Nov. 18-19, 2025, at the Louisville Slugger Museum. Make sure your staff gets an opportunity to participate in these workshops, as they have been incredible learning and collaborative opportunities for those in attendance.
As always, thank you for all you do for your communities and our industry.
Onward!
