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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2008 Archives
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SAVE MONEY REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING NOW!
Early Bird rates for the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting expire on June 1. Take advantage of discounted rates today! Registration fees are as follows: Early bird registration fees through June 1: Registration fees after June 1:
The I-CAR International Annual Meeting takes
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THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGI-CAR is working diligently to collect the ‘Voice of the Industry’ feedback and that work is carrying through to the Annual Meeting. Representatives from all inter-industry segments will be called upon to provide I-CAR with input during the meeting. Program Instructors and volunteers are invited to participate in sessions designed specifically for them. You don’t want to miss the Waterborne Paint Panel discussion as well as a presentation provided by the American Iron & Steel Institute. As always, OEM technical presentations (tech clinics) will be a major draw. The meeting will close with the first ever I-CAR Cruisin’ Night event with over 25 custom and re-built cars on display.
See the full agenda and other meeting details at www.i-car.com/annualmeeting.
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NEW SPONSORS SUPPORT UPCOMING I-CAR MEETING AND ITS NEW CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ROLE IN THE INTER-INDUSTRYIn addition to companies that have supported I-CAR over the years, several new sponsors are backing the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting and the new opportunities available at this meeting. This year’s meeting will give those in the inter-industry the chance to share their perspectives and to have I-CAR listen. It will also be an opportunity to receive current, first-hand information from a number of OEM participants and other presenters, to better understand the direction in which I-CAR is moving forward, and to have the chance to network with others in the inter-industry. As I-CAR reorganizes itself to become a more customer-focused organization, the industry’s support will be vital in order to provide the latest in technical training to help achieve proper and safe repairs to consumer’s vehicles. I-CAR thanks the current international annual meeting event sponsors and invites the industry to join these businesses in their event participation. Current Sponsors (as of May 19, 2008) Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting to view the event agenda, registration, current sponsor listing, sponsorship opportunities, and more.
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NEW STEEL TECHNOLOGY CHANGES COLLISION REPAIR: ARE YOU READY?New technology in steel has revolutionized the way vehicles are repaired. I-CAR offers two new courses that provide the technical knowledge you need to identify and safely repair vehicles using new types of steel. Upcoming SPS07 classes (click on the city below for full class details and to pre-register):
For additional scheduled SPS07 classes, click here to search near you! STEEL FULL-FRAME TECHNOLOGIES AND REPAIR (SPS08) Upcoming SPS08 classes (click on the city below for full class details and to pre-register):
For additional scheduled SPS08 classes, click here to search near you!
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I-CAR AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TAKE STEPS TOWARD FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATION’S NEW ROLE IN THE INTER-INDUSTRYI-CAR and industry leaders took important steps on May 7 with the first meeting of the Collision Repair Facility Industry Segment Advisory Council. I-CAR is diligently gathering feedback from the industry to provide product and services that are effective, relevant, contemporary, and meet the training needs across all inter-industry segments. To deliver on this new customer-focused role, I-CAR is engaging with the inter-industry on a segment basis to ensure that it has a clear view of the needs and interests of each segment, and strives to address them as efficiently and effectively as possible through its curriculum design and delivery. “I appreciate the candor and the open and honest discussion that has taken place. Some of the tough talk can be difficult to hear, but for me it feels good to come back to a new and customer-focused I-CAR,” explained Barry Dorn, Dorn’s Body & Paint. “I sincerely appreciate the recent efforts of I-CAR and am fully engaged in the organization’s revitalized role within the inter-industry.” “When I-CAR set out to find the right industry professionals for their feedback, we specifically looked for leaders who aren’t afraid to be open and honest with us, I believe we found the right people for the job,” exclaimed Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Director of North America, Field Operations. “I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish so far. We are determined to use their feedback to make the right changes quickly.” “We are continuing to make traction in truly becoming a customer-focused organization that is determined to provide the industry with timely and relevant training. The collision repair leaders provided I-CAR the critical qualitative and quantitative information needed to aggressively move forward,” explained Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR Director of Marketing.
I-CAR would like to acknowledge the following Collision Repair Facility Industry Segment Advisory Council members: Craig Griffin, Laney’s Collision; Barry Dorn, Dorn’s Body & Paint; Paul Blaski, Sterling Autobody Centers; Brett Bailey, CARSTAR; Rose Grenell, ABRA; Jim Pickett, Service King; Aaron Clark, Collision Solutions; and Chuck Lee, Gerber Collision & Glass. “The commitment of these individuals speaks volumes as they took it upon themselves to not only volunteer their time but also cover all of their own travel expenses too,” said Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR Director of Marketing. “I-CAR sincerely appreciates the dedication and motivation of these individuals.” The first Industry Segment Advisory Council representing the insurance industry is scheduled for May 22, at the I-CAR Training Support Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS OVER $70,000 WORTH OF GRANTS UNDER THE ORGANIZATION’S NEW MISSION Chris Evans, Chairman of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees said, “This is the first chance that the Education Foundation has had to show the success of our new mission. These grants will make a huge difference in the education of the students attending these schools and the businesses that ultimately employ them.” The schools receiving curriculum grants include: Arcadia Valley AVTS (Ironton, MO) The 23 schools will each receive part of a package of the I-CAR Live Curriculum covering tasks required by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). In addition, each school will become a member of the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance within the next year. Once a member of the Industry Training Alliance, the schools can award their students I-CAR credits (points) upon graduation. The Instructor Qualification Workshop (IQW) grant recipients are: Bill Burnette from Regional Career Tech Center (Ypsilanti, MI); Edward Callico from Blue River Career Program (Shelbyville, IN); Garry Carr from Maine Vocational Region Tech (Brunswick, ME); Kurt Chrysler from Saginaw Career Complex (Saginaw, MI); Keith Crocker from Fred P. Hamilton Career Center (Seneca, SC); John Doty from Central Nine Career Center (Greenwood, IN); Rod Everson from New Market Skills Center (Tumwater, WA); Jaron Grayless from Ivy Tech State College (Fort Wayne, IN); Mike Patten from Grant Career Center (Bethel, OH); and Rick Starbard from Lynn Vocational Tech School (Lynn, MA). The IQW will help the instructors learn how to teach using the I-CAR Live Curriculum. In addition, completion of the IQW is one of the steps needed to induct the instructor’s school into the Industry Training Alliance. If you know of a school in your area that you would like to support, please contact |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The top scholarship winner in the Secondary category is Matthew Landman, a student at Beaver County Area Vocational Technical School in Monanca, PA. Landman will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to continue his education and career in the collision industry. Mike Murdoch, an instructor at Beaver County Area Vocational Technical School said, “Matt has been a student here for two years now and I have come to rely on him to be a self-starter and leader in the shop. His classroom participation is excellent. His positive attitude leads by example both in shop and in class. His focus on learning hands-on skills shows interest in succeeding in the collision repair field.” The top scholarship winner in the Post-Secondary category is Michael Luna, a student at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, TX. Luna will also be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to continue his education and further his career. Richard Little, an instructor at St. Philip’s College said, “Michael is an excellent student. If I owned a shop, he would be employed with me. Michael travels over 100 miles per day for school and has not been late or absent. He is dedicated to his studies and to reaching his goals. Michael someday will be an asset to this industry.” In addition to Landman and Luna, ten runner-up scholarships were awarded to students from career and technical schools and colleges. All of the runner-up winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue their education. In the Secondary category, the Education Foundation congratulates: Brandon Dennis from Medford Vocational Tech High School in Medford, MA; Joseph Doolan from Triplett Tech in Mt. Jackson, VA; Will Harpham from Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City, MO; Tamaira Jackson from Fayette Technical Center in Lexington, KY; and Justin Lucius from Saginaw Career Complex in Saginaw, MI. In the Post-Secondary category, the Education Foundation congratulates: Daniel Adami from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, TX; Craig Johnson from Portland Community College in Portland, OR; Travis McVay from Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, IA; Megan Reynard from Triplett Tech in Mt. Jackson, VA; and Sarah Zamarripas from Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, TX. “On behalf of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees and our many donors, I would like to congratulate each of these young people on their choice of the collision industry for a career,” said Russell Thrall III, Interim Associate Director of the Education Foundation. “The scholarship awards these individuals receive will help them fund their continuing education and start them on the path of a successful career.” The I-CAR Education Foundation Student Scholarship program was announced in March 2008. Students were required to submit an essay explaining why they have chosen the collision industry as a career. Additionally, the applicant’s instructor had to submit a recommendation. A selection committee comprised of members of the Education Foundation Board of Trustees, along with local I-CAR volunteers, made the final selection of scholarship recipients. Committee members included: Geralynn Kottschade, Jerry’s Body Shop, Inc. – chair
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GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS DESIGNATED BUSINESSES EARN 15 YEARS
Businesses that have earned 15 consecutive years of the Gold Class Professionals status are listed below in the order that they joined the program.
"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 Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR Director of Marketing. “I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training."
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I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES
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.
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QUICK PICS: SPS07 WELL RECEIVED IN THE WESTOver 280 collision repair industry leaders in southern California gathered recently to learn about the benefits of taking Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07) in a program on May 6 at the Sheridan Hotel in Cerritos, CA.
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The I-CAR Education Foundation has proudly awarded curriculum grants to 23 schools providing I-CAR Live Curriculum and training grants that will assist 10 instructors to attend the I-CAR Instructor Qualification Workshop (IQW). The curriculum grants, with a retail value of more than $65,000, and training grants, with a value of $4,000, are funded by the Collision Repair Education Campaign, formerly the $100 per Collision Repair Facility per Year Campaign, and general donations made to the Education Foundation. 
