THE POWER OF HPN

The Hagerty Protection Network is more than 150,000 members strong and growing. This means that it has the power to help impact legislation in every part of the country. From passing an emmissions exemption bill for street rods in Missouri to supporting a bill that would lower fees on historic vehicles in Michigan, HPN members make things happen. How? HPN effictively disseminates information among agents, members and enthusiasts, rallying its members around the issues that couls pose threats to the hobby. Now that's grassroots power at its best.

FOCUS ON ADVOCACY

When you log on to our website, you have instant access to a wealth of information on collecting, as well as the legislative issues affecting the hobby. Click on Hagerty's "Advocacy Avenue" page to:

• Look up hobby bills pending in your state in "Legislative Report" and read updates on both state and federal legislation in "Hobby Hot Seat."
• View legislative alerts on bills that need your support, including those specific to your state or region.
• Download magazine articles written by industry experts regarding proposed government regulations - and what you can do about it.
• Conduct a search to find the names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of you legislators. Contact them instantly and have your voice heard.
• View sample letters or compose your own right on the HPN website.

SUPPORTING THE HOBBY

Of course there are plenty of ways to support your favorite hobby that have nothing to do with legislative affairs or consumer protection. Simply doing what you love to do - driving your collectible and showing it off now and then - will do wonders for the advancement of collecting. Not everyone will want his of her own classic car, but it's a rare person who doesn't appreciate the timeless beauty of a classic ragtop on a summer day. Consider these easyt ways to get involved.

• Volunteer to be your state's HPN contact. You'll be among the first to know about legislative issues affecting the hobby, and you'll get the chance to network with enthusiasts from all around your state as you pass news alerts along.
• Sign up to receive HPN's legislative alerts on our website under "Legislative Alerts and News."
• Consider joining other pro-hobby legislative organizations such as SEMA Action Network, the Association of California Car Clubs, the Minnesota Street Rod Association or several others listed on our website in Advocacy Avenue.
• Offer to use your collector car to drive your legislator in a parade and ask him or her to speak to your car club
• Take your kids, grandkids, neices, or nephews to a car show - they may just be hooked for life.

If you're interested in becoming part of this grassroots effort and helping to protect the hobby you love simply call 800-922-4050 for more information about Hagerty.