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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2008 Archives

2008 I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

I-CAR International Annual MeetingBe sure to register and join professionals from around the world as the collision industry gathers for the I-CAR International Annual Meeting, July 24 – 26, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Exciting details of this year's event include:

  • Volunteer and Program Instructor opportunities
  • OEM Technical Sessions (Tech Clinics)
  • 7th Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament
  • Welcome Reception

Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting and register as soon as possible to get the “Early Bird” discount. Or from the I-CAR homepage, select the I-CAR International Annual Meeting option for more information and to register once online registration is available.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Mark your calendars now for this exciting event! As additional details of the upcoming event are released, they will be posted online and featured in I-CAR e-communications.

Car Bench America, IADA, and Total Resource Auctions first sponsors

Car Bench North America, IADA, and Total Resource Auctions are all displaying their support of technical training and safety by participating as sponsors of the upcoming 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting.

Car Bench North America (Silver level sponsor) President Bruce R. Pohlig said, “Car Bench is supporting I-CAR because we believe in the I-CAR mission to educate and inform. By contributing our knowledge and resources to this effort, we hope to support I-CAR and its industry-leading educational programs, with the vision of all body shops producing complete, accurate, and safe repairs. As a leading supplier of OEM-approved benches, jigs, and pulling systems, we know that it is only with the proper training and equipment that technicians can successfully repair today’s vehicles. For Car Bench, participating as an event sponsor at the 2008 I CAR International Annual Meeting signifies our commitment to helping the industry achieve a high level of technical training.”

If your organization or business would like to demonstrate your commitment to safety by supporting the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting, view the available sponsorship levels, and contact I-CAR Supervisor of Marketing Communications Brandon Eckenrode.

I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

In support of its new mission, the I-CAR Education Foundation is proud to announce $30,000 in collision repair training and education scholarships to assist deserving students pursuing a career in the collision industry. This scholarship is in part funded by the Collision Repair Education Campaign, formerly the $100 per Collision Repair Facility per Year Campaign.

I-CAR Education Foundation Trustee Geralynn Kottschade stated, “The future of the collision industry is in the young men and women enrolled in our career and technical schools and colleges. We take great pride in being part of the development and training of our future technicians and look forward to offering continued support.”

Applicants for the scholarships that are attending secondary schools must be a senior in a collision repair training class with plans to continue their education in the collision industry after graduation. Applicants from post-secondary schools must be enrolled in training programs relevant to collision repair. The scholarships will pay for post-secondary education, to apply for I-CAR points through the Industry Training Alliance, or to attend training programs offered by I-CAR.

There will be two $5,000 scholarships: one winner from a secondary school and one winner from a post-secondary school. Additionally, there will be five $2,000 runner-up scholarships in each category. All entries must be received by the I-CAR Education Foundation prior to April 1, 2008 to be eligible. Winners will be chosen in April 2008 and notified by mail and phone.

Students should visit www.ed-foundation.org to apply. The applicant will be required to submit an essay, and the instructor will be required to submit an online recommendation.  For more information, please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 282.

I-CAR ADDS LIQUID AND SOLID HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OVERVIEW (HWD01) TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!

I-CAR adds another program to its Online Training library. I-CAR introduces the latest edition – the Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview (HWD01).

Topics covered in the program include:

  • Identification of hazardous waste
  • Disposal, storage, and recording of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state regulations in the United States and provincial regulations in Canada

The content found in this online training program pertains to industry professionals in the following fields:

  • Collision Repair
  • Education
  • Recycling
  • Supplier/Jobber

Start here to complete the Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview (HWD01) online training program in approximately 30 minutes.

Related and additional information can be found in the following program:

Hazardous Materials, Personnel Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01) – Live Training program.

GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS DESIGNATED BUSINESSES EARN 15 YEARS

Gold ClassAn elite group of only 77 businesses has qualified for the Gold Class Professionals designation for at least 15 consecutive years! I-CAR would like to congratulate and thank the following businesses for their exceptional commitment to collision repair training.
Businesses that have earned 15 consecutive years of the Gold Class Professionals status are listed below in the order that they joined the program.

I-CAR Training Catalog Gold Class 15 + (27K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

"The incredible dedication shown by these businesses over the years is a testament to the value of earning and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals designation," explained I-CAR Director of Marketing Joyce Kasmer. "On behalf of I-CAR and vehicle owners everywhere, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training."

I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES

Gold ClassThe following businesses have maintained their Gold Class Professionals designation for at least ten consecutive years as of March 1, 2008. They are listed alphabetically by the zone's state or province. I-CAR would also like to recognize businesses that have maintained the Gold Class Professionals designation for five consecutive years. They are also listed alphabetically by the zone’s state or province.
 
The Gold Class Professionals program continues to grow and welcome new businesses that have maintained the Gold Class Professionals designation fewer than five consecutive years. I-CAR would like to commend these businesses on their commitment to collision repair training.

I-CAR is grateful for the dedication shown by all of its Gold Class Professionals designated businesses and looks forward to the time when every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs.

I-CAR Training Catalog Gold Class 10 + (41K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
I-CAR Training Catalog Gold Class 5 + (55K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
I-CAR Training Catalog Gold Class 5 - (135K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

 

COLUMBIAN BODY SHOP OWNER TRAVELS TO THE U.S. TO TAKE I-CAR TRAINING

A customer stands in the center of William Moreno’s body shop
in Cali-valle, Columbia

Body shop owner William Moreno made the trek from Cali-valle, Colombia to Fort Myers, Florida to take Plastic Adhesive Repair (PLA02) last week. New to I-CAR training, Moreno owns a body shop in Columbia and felt it was necessary to get a little additional technical training.

“I chose Florida class because I wanted to get to know the area, and it would also give me the opportunity to get together with some friends. A friend of mine told me about the class,” explained Moreno. “I have been working in the collision industry since 1991. For me, it is important to take training and also see what other tools are out there.”

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO STERLING AUTOBODY CENTER LOCATIONS WHO EMPLOY ALL PLATINUM INDIVIDUAL TECHNICANS

A special congratulations to the following Sterling Autobody Centers and technicians. All technicians at each of these locations have earned the Platinum Individual designation.

Sterling Autobody Centers, Columbus, OH
Sterling Autobody Centers, Allentown, PA
Sterling Autobody Centers, West Chester, PA

“It is remarkable to see the kind of commitment shown by Sterling Autobody and the technicians they employ,” remarked Jeff Peevy, Director of Field Operations, North America. “That kind of dedication is necessary to receive the training excellence gained in the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual designations.”

 

I-CAR TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THE AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING EXPO IN SEATAC, WA, MARCH 28 – 30

Be sure to attend the 2008 Automotive Training Expo at The Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, WA, March 28 – 30 and take I-CAR training!

I-CAR CLASSES OFFERED AT EXPO

SPS07 Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair NEW!

03/29

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SPS08 Steel Full-Frame Technologies and Repair NEW!

03/29

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

ALT01 Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicles

03/30

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

WELDING QUALIFICATION TESTS LOCATED JUST UP THE ROAD!
(BUT NOT INCLUDED IN EXPO PRICE)

LOCATION:
Southtowne Auto Rebuild
14864 Tukwila International Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98168-4329

WCS02(prep)/WCS03(test)
Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test

03/29

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WCS02(prep)/WCS03(test)
Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test

03/29

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

For more information go to: www.atetrainingexpo.com.

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