About I-CAR - Current Events/News: E-newsletter: E-newsletter: November 28, 2005

The Fifth Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2006 in San Jose, CA at the Coyote Creek Golf Club. The tournament will be held in conjunction with the 2006 I-CAR International Annual Meeting. Individuals and companies interested in sponsoring this year’s tournament can contact the Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 283 for more information. Proceeds from the tournament support the Foundation’s Mission to attract entry-level candidates and assist in preparing them for careers in the collision industry.

Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose, California.

The I-CAR Education Foundation held its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., during the 2005 I-CAR International Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. The tournament was held the morning of July 27th at the world-renowned Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale, AZ. A record number of 115 golfers participated in the event.

"It is through industry participation in these types of events that the Education Foundation is able to continue to develop new products and services for career and technical schools and colleges with collision repair programs," said Clark Plucinski of True2Form Collision Repair Centers and the I-CAR Education Foundation Board Chairman.

Sponsors of the golf tournament and reception were:

A & D Autobody

ABRN

ACCA

Acurate Autobody CARSTAR

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.

Andy’s Collision Centers

Arizona Collision Team

BASF Corporation

Caliber Collision Centers

Car-O-Liner Company

CARSTAR

CCAR

CCC Information Services

CollisionWeek

Copart Auto Auctions

Coulter Cadillac Collision

CSi Complete

Dan’s Paint & Body

DiLisio, Lou

Eric’s CARSTAR

Education Foundation Board of Trustees

Ever-Ready Glass, LLC

Hendler, Jeff

I-CAR Executive Committee

Kachia Automotive

McGee Family

NADC

NORTON

SCRS

Seidner’s Collision Centers

Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes

Sports & Imports

Sulkala, Chuck

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.

True2Form Collision Repair Centers

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Photos from this event can be found online at the I-CAR Education Foundation web site.

I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION THANKS FISCAL 2005 AND 2006 CONTRIBUTORS

The I-CAR Education Foundation would like to thank all contributors who have offered support during the Fiscal 2005 year and Fiscal 2006 year to date. "The financial support of the collision industry is critical to help attract young people into the industry and develop the latest training materials for their schools," said Ron Ray, Executive Director of the Foundation. "This support allow us to operate independently of I-CAR to develop the products, programs, and services that we have today, such as the new collisionkids.org and collisioncareers.org web sites and the PACE+ST³ apprenticeship program, or continue to develop innovative ideas and recruiting materials for career and technical schools and colleges."

Over the past several years, the Foundation has also seen an increase in support from the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals businesses. "I-CAR is extremely pleased to see Gold Class Professionals businesses donating to such a worthy cause," commented I-CAR Director of Business Development and North American Operations Rick Tuuri. "These businesses have already demonstrated a commitment to training on the latest technology. Donating to the I-CAR Education Foundation also demonstrates their commitment to investing in the future of the collision industry. I-CAR is proud to work with such dedicated professionals."

"The Education Foundation’s successes would be far fewer without help from these industry contributors," said Clark Plucinski of True2Form Collision Repair Centers and the I-CAR Education Foundation Board Chairman. "All of the continued support does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. It is through these organizations and individuals that the Education Foundation has been able to fundamentally change the way collision repair is taught in the school system today."

The companies, individuals, career and technical schools and colleges, and I-CAR committees listed below have not only contributed financially to the I-CAR Education Foundation, but have also contributed much of their time on a volunteer basis. The I-CAR Education Foundation staff; Chris Baldwin - Graphics, Media & Web Designer, Melissa Bulak - Products & Services Specialist, Robyn Corner - Receptionist; Ron Ray - Executive Director, Michelle Shotkoski - Planning & Project Manager, and Russell Thrall III - Technical Services Manager, would like to thank these companies and individuals for their continued support.

* Indicates a company that has contributed to the I-CAR Education Foundation for at least the last ten years.

** Indicates a company that has earned the I-CAR Golf Class Professionals designation.

(Current at time of publication)

	3M		I-CAR Tech Centre Golf Tournament Sponsors
	A-1 Collision Repair**		Impact Vehicle Damage Erasure
	AA Collision Repair**		J.C. Auto & Truck
	ABRA Auto Body & Glass **		Kallemeyn Auto Rebuilders, Inc.**
	Addison Auto Center**		Karl Weis Auto Body Shop, Inc.
	Advantage Collision Center**		Kay Jay’s Service**
	Akzo-Nobel Coatings, Inc.		Ken’s Auto Service, Inc.
	Airport Auto Body, Inc.		KerenOr Consultants
*	Allstate Insurance Company		Kirmac Collision Services
	American Family Mutual Insurance Company**		Knell, Margaret
	Amica Mutual Insurance Company		Kumler Collision Inc.**
	Anchor Auto Body**		Kuroda Autobody Inc.**
	Andy’s Auto Body of Alton, Inc.		Lacey Collision Center*
	Anthony’s Body Shop Inc., dba Grove Body Shop		Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
	Auto Collision, Inc.		Liss Body & Paint CARSTAR**
	Auto Craft Collision Repair Inc.**		Lord Corporation
	Automotive Service Association		Los Osos Auto Body, Inc.
	Barrington, Lori		Lou Ehlers Cadillac**
	Bartanen, Jason		M & M Auto Collision, Inc.**
	Baudoux, Lon		Mack’s CARSTAR Collision
	Bill Denny’s Body Repair, Inc.		Malone’s Paint & Body
*	Bill’s Auto Body, Inc.**		Mangini, Joe
	Body Best Collision Center**		Marks, Steve
	Body & Paint Center of Hudson, MA., Inc.		McKeesport Auto Body
	Body Shop Solutions, Inc.		Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
	Bowen Scarff Collision Center**	*	Merrick Road Collision Corp.**
	Bradshaw Collision, Inc.**		MetLife Auto & Home
	Bryn Mawr Auto Body, Inc.**		Mickey, Bob
*	CAR-O-LINER Company		Mike’s Autocrafts, Inc.
	CARSTAR, Berlin**		Miles Chevrolet
	CARSTAR, Walt’s**		Minneapolis North I-CAR Committee
*	CARSTAR Yorkville	*	Modern Auto Body**
*	CCC Information Services, Inc.		Motor Guard Corporation
	CSAA		Mulroy’s Body Shop, Inc.**
	Chicago West I-CAR Committee		Nashville Auto Diesel College
*	Chief Automotive Technologies	*	Nationwide Insurance
	Chuck Sulkala		Norwalk Auto Craft
	Clarksville Auto Center, Inc.**		Northern VA I-CAR Committee
	Collision Services		Old Dominion CARSTAR Collision**
	Collision Solutions**		Obrist & Cunningham
	CollisionWeek		Paradise Chev Cad**
	Colonial Dodge, Inc.		Parkville Auto Body**
	Complete Claims Service		Parkway Body Shop
	Country Insurance & Financial Services		Patterson Auto Body, Inc.**
*	Crest Industries, Inc.		Pincus, Shirley
	CSi Complete	*	PPG Industries, Inc.
	DaimlerChrysler Corporation		Preferred Autobody**
	Dale-Way Auto Body Center Corp.**		Prochilo Bros. Auto Collision**
	Dalton Collision, Inc.**		Professional Auto Body**
	Dave Backer Auto Body Inc.		Ray, Ron
	Dick Taylor Automotive Services, Inc.		Rick’s Auto Body, Inc.
	District 30 Toastmasters		Riley & Sons Inc.**
	Don’s Auto Body**		Rohloff, Eric
	DuPont Performance Coatings		Ron’s Body Shop**
	East Rockford Collision Center**		Ron Wise Auto Body, Inc.
	Eckenrode, Brandon		Seidner's Collision Centers
	Elegant Motor Car Works, LLC.		Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.
	EMC Insurance Companies		Shotkoski, Michelle
	Emergency and Extrication Safety Training Program Sponsors		Sip Auto Body, Inc.**
	Erie Insurance Group		Sports & Imports
	Excel Auto Body, Inc.**		St. Paul Travelers Companies
	Fantastic Finishes of Palm Beach, Inc.**		State Auto Insurance Companies
	Flanagan, Krista	*	State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
*	Foothill Auto Body, Inc.		Streubel, Lynn
	Fradella’s Collision Center, Inc.		Suburban Collision Centers, Inc.
	Gardner Paint & Body, Inc.		Superior Collision Center
*	GEICO Philanthropic Foundation		Tameron Automotive Group, Inc.**
	GMAC Insurance		Tarter’s Keizer Collision Center, Inc.**
	Gonz Collision Center		The Original Fender Mender, Inc.
	Goodson, Jerry		The Pups
*	Goss Auto Body, Inc.**		The USAA Foundation, A Charitable Trust
	Grand Rapids I-CAR Committee		Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
	Greg's Collision Center **		Travis Auto Body**
	Harden Auto Body, Inc.		Tri-Coat Inc. DBA Spectrum Ina Road Auto Collision**
	Hayes Brothers Collision Repair, Elk Grove, CA**		Triangle Front-End & Frame Service**
	Hayes Brothers Collision Repair, Sacramento, CA (95825)**	*	True2Form Collision Repair Centers
	Hayes Brothers Collision Repair, Sacramento, CA (95814)**		Urethane Supply Company
	Hayes Brothers Collision Repair, Woodland, CA		Universal Technical Institute
	I-CAR		Virginia College
	I-CAR Canada		Virginia Collision Consultant Services, Inc.**
	I-CAR Committees		WESTMET International
	I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament Sponsors		Wicklund’s CARSTAR Collision Repair Center**
	I-CAR Field Offices		Wyo Tech
	I-CAR Tech Centre		Zara’s Collision Center, Inc.**

The Mission of the I-CAR Education Foundation is "To attract entry-level candidates and assist in preparing them for careers in the collision industry." You can find out more about the I-CAR Education Foundation and how to contribute at www.ed-foundation.org.

COLLISION TV AVAILABLE TO ENTIRE CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY

Are you looking for easily accessible and convenient training? Look no further than Collision TV! I-CAR, CARSTAR Canada, and Canadian Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Network have produced this interactive distance-learning platform, which is available to the entire Canadian collision industry.

The upcoming month's schedule of Collision TV training programs is:

TITLE

DATE

INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION

Bumper Repairs(CAR17)

Description

Flier

January 3, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Introduction to Aluminum Welding–Machines and Technology (CAR04)

Description

Flier

January 10, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Drivetrain Systems Overview (CAR18)

Description

Flier

January 17, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Unitized Structures Damage Analysis (CAR06)

Description

Flier

January 24, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Radiator Core Supports, Upper Rails, Aprons, and Strut Towers–Steel (CAR19)

Description

Flier

January 31, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Corrosion Protection (CAR05)

Description

Flier

February 7, 2006

TBA

Collision TV Locations

Satellite training locations for these programs and an extended Collision TV training schedule are available online. For additional information and registration, please call 800.422.7456.

I-CAR TECH CENTRE INAUGURAL GOLF OUTING BENEFITS TWO LOCAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

The I-CAR Tech Centre held their inaugural golf outing on August 24, 2005. The outing was a success as 60 players from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois participated. Congratulations to the first place team of Jeff Eiden, Scott Kloiber, Scott Eiden, and Shane Wallace.

Through the generous contributions of individuals, and local collision industry partners, funds were raised that will be allocated to the I-CAR Education Foundation, scholarships for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Auto Collision Repair and Refinish program students, and scholarships for Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Auto Collision Repair and Refinish program students.

Jason Bartanen, Technical Development Manager for the I-CAR Tech Centre states, "On behalf of the I-CAR Tech Centre and the I-CAR Education Foundation, I would like to thank all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers for their outstanding support and look forward to hosting this event again in 2006." The 2^nd Annual I-CAR Tech Centre golf outing has been planned for August 16, 2006 at Irish Waters in Freedom, WI. Mark your calendars now!

"It is through this type of local support from organizations and individuals that the Education Foundation has continued to offer help to career and technical schools and colleges that need financial assistance for collision repair programs," said Clark Plucinski of True2Form Collision Repair Centers and the I-CAR Education Foundation Board Chairman.

A & D Autobody

ABRN

ACCA

Acurate Autobody CARSTAR

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.

Andy’s Collision Centers

Arizona Collision Team

BASF Corporation

Caliber Collision Centers

Car-O-Liner Company

CARSTAR

CCAR

CCC Information Services

CollisionWeek

Copart Auto Auctions

Coulter Cadillac Collision

CSi Complete

Dan’s Paint & Body

DiLisio, Lou

Eric’s CARSTAR

Education Foundation Board of Trustees

Ever-Ready Glass, LLC

Hendler, Jeff

I-CAR Executive Committee

Kachia Automotive

McGee Family

NADC

NORTON

SCRS

Seidner’s Collision Centers

Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes

Sports & Imports

Sulkala, Chuck

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.

UTI

POINT…CLICK…LOCAL TRAINING SCHEDULE

Finding an I-CAR class and/or qualification test in your area has never been easier!

Visit the I-CAR home page!
Enter your local zip/postal code in the I-CAR "Quick Search" function!
See a listing of local I-CAR classes and qualification tests in your area!

This quick and convenient search function even provides the miles and directions to the training program. I-CAR classes are held at a variety of dates and times, in approximately 800 locations across North America. Local committees schedule classes, which vary to meet the needs of the local markets. If a desired program is not yet available in your area, you may submit a class request form online.

REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING QUALIFICATION TEST!

Have you advanced your professional skills by successfully completing one of the three I-CAR qualification tests (QTs)? Recognized by many OEMs, insurance companies, and other collision industry segments, I-CAR QTs allow professionals the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to perform the tasks required for proper, efficient, and safe collision repairs. Demonstrate your skills by registering for an I-CAR QT today!

Click on a state/province below to view their full QT training schedule!

Find Qualification Tests Located In:

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for I-CAR QTs. Please contact I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872 to check availability of QT dates and open seats.

Need to view additional test dates or are you located in a different I-CAR region? Visit the QT specific web page and simply enter in your ZIP/postal code to find the most up-to-date class and qualification test schedules!

		I-CAR Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Pre-Registration Form ( 60K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		I-CAR Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCA01, WCA02, WCA03) Pre-Registration Form ( 73K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test Pre-Registration form ( 67K) in Adobe Acrobat format.

NEW YORK QUALIFICATION TEST SITE - QUICK PIC

Sal Cappiello, Automotive Collision Instructor at Rockland BOCES

Featured right is a New York I-CAR qualification test site available to the collision industry.

Rockland BOCES Career Education Center in West Nyack, New York currently offers the I-CAR Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Prep and Test.

If you have questions or need additional information about the I-CAR qualification tests please contact I-CAR Qualification Test Manager Audie Swedeen.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR I-CAR TRAINING PATH TASK AREAS: CORE TRAINING PROGRAMS

With over seventy training programs, including many new vehicle-specific programs, and three qualification tests, the I-CAR training curriculum provides the collision industry a thorough understanding of the collision repair process.

All collision industry professionals may now follow one I-CAR training paths document. Organized by task areas, the training paths allow individuals to select specific training programs and qualification tests that meet their needs.

To select the training that is right for you:

Identify the program titles that you are interested in
Read the program descriptions online or in the I-CAR Training Catalog
Based on the descriptions, determine if the program meets your training needs

Remember: a good training program teaches you new information while incorporating and reviewing some material that you may already know and use.

Below are the I-CAR training programs listed under the Core Training Programs task area.

Core Training Programs

A complete listing of the I-CAR training programs and their I-CAR Recommended Training Paths task areas are available online.

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