About I-CAR - Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2008 E-newsletter Archives: December 22, 2008

The I-CAR International Advisory Committee (IAC) added four new members in December who will assist the committee to fulfill its mission as a communication link between the I-CAR International Board of Directors and staff with the volunteers who help deliver training to the collision inter-industry. The new members of the committee include: Leo Maki, Michigan Appraisal Service; Wendy Brent, GEICO; Roger Bloom, State Farm Insurance; and Patrice Marcil, DuPont Canada.

"I am very excited to welcome the four new members of I-CAR's International Advisory Committee,” said Bill Stage, of Akzo Nobel Coatings and Co-Chairman of the Committee. “The IAC is the direct voice of I-CAR volunteers to the Board of Directors. The addition of the newest members provides a good cross representation of the I-CAR zones and international licensees.”

Stage continued, “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Thompson of State Farm, Theresa Kostick of All Line CARSTAR, and Rodney Hughes in Canada, whose terms on the committee have expired. Their many years of dedicated service to the International Advisory Committee have benefited the organization."

Over the past year, the International Advisory Committee has worked with I-CAR’s local volunteers to focus the training organization’s effort to improve I-CAR class attendance and develop strategies to recruit the next generation of I-CAR volunteers and instructors.

“The work of the International Advisory Committee members is extraordinarily valuable. The members provide I-CAR’s staff and Board of Directors with a connection to I-CAR’s volunteers. It supports the effective sharing of ideas and communication of information on a range of training issues important to the inter-industry,” said John Edelen, I-CAR President and CEO. “The work of the committee and the link that they provide to the volunteers is critical during these challenging times for the inter-industry.”

Doug Middleton, Co-Chairman of the IAC, and a founding member of I-CAR, concurred, “I am proud of our team of volunteers on the International Advisory Committee. They have exceeded all expectations in the performance of the tasks requested of them by the Board of Directors. It reminds me of our industry’s eager participation during the formative days of the I-CAR organization.”

The 2009 International Advisory Committee members include:

Doug Middleton, Co-Chairman	Retired I-CAR Regional Manager
Bill Stage, Co-Chairman	AkzoNobel Car Refinishes, N.A.
Robert Cinibulk, Senior Advisor	Retired Professional Material Damage Consultants
Greg Gunter, Western Zone	Greg’s Auto Body
Tom Lantz, Western Zone	Leading Edge
Ken Loper, Western Zone	Knudtsen Chevrolet Body Shop
Roger Bloom, Central Zone	State Farm Insurance
Leo Maki, Central Zone	Michigan Appraisal Service
Milton Parrish, Eastern Zone	Parrish Body Shop
Wendy Brent, Eastern Zone	GEICO Insurance
Bob Rogers, Eastern Zone	State Farm Insurance
Patrice Marcil, Canada	DuPont Canada
Robert Renwick, New Zealand	I-CAR New Zealand
Richard Pratt, Australia	I-CAR Australia

I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2009 GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. INC.

The Eighth Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Washington, DC at the Langston Golf Course.

“This year’s I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament will help support a cause dear to everyone within the collision industry,” said Scott Kruger, I-CAR Education Foundation Executive Director. “Part of the proceeds raised will go toward the Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship to support a student in collision repair and honor Lon’s lifetime of contributions to collision repair and education. I am looking forward to a great turnout in support of this very worthy cause. As always, our golf tournament will raise funds to enrich opportunities for students in collision education. This is possible only through the generous support of our participants and sponsors, especially our title sponsor, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available for hole sponsors at $150 each and promotional sponsors range from $250 to $2,500. Please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 282 for additional information. Proceeds from the tournament support the Education Foundation’s mission to secure donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.

The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization; its IRS 501(c)(3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals, and businesses.

I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES THE LON BAUDOUX LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The I-CAR Education Foundation is pleased to announce The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship in memory of I-CAR Development Manager Lon Baudoux, who passed away suddenly on November 11. The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship fund was created by several I-CAR Program Instructors nationwide as a memorial to Lon, honoring all he has done for the collision industry.

"Those of us who knew and worked closely with Lon looked up to him for his sound industry knowledge and sincere dedication to the importance of training,” said Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Director of Field Operations. “Lon was known for treating everyone fairly and would not hesitate to go the extra mile to help someone advance professionally within the industry. I feel fortunate to have known him and believe this scholarship effort is fitting to carry on his legacy."

I-CAR Program Instructors Steven Schmidt and Joe Burda were instrumental in getting the fund established. The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship will support a high school or college student pursuing a career in collision repair. The I-CAR Education Foundation has agreed to fund the first $1,000 scholarship in spring 2009 to get the scholarship program started.

“We are honored to have been asked to help create a scholarship fund in memory of Lon Baudoux,” said Scott Kruger, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. “The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship will be a wonderful way to celebrate his life, carry on his good works, and assure that Lon’s memory continues to positively impact collision training and education forever.”

Donations to the fund can be sent to:
The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship
c/o I-CAR Education Foundation
5125 Trillium Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

You can also donate directly online by visiting www.ed-foundation.org and clicking on the “donate now” button.

CAR-O-LINER WELDER AWARDED TO WISCONSIN CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL AT NACE 2008

Jerome Goodson of Fox Valley Technical College located in Appleton, Wisconsin, has won a Car-O-Liner CR 55 Aluminum Stud Welder and Dent Repair Tools at NACE 2008 thanks to a giveaway sponsored by Car-O-Liner, I-CAR, ASE, I-CAR Education Foundation, and NATEF. For the fifth year in a row, these organizations have co-sponsored a drawing at NACE.

“I am thrilled to be the winner of the Car-O-Liner aluminum spot welding equipment,” noted Jerome Goodson Collision Repair/Business and Industry Instructor at Fox Valley Technical College. The equipment will be donated to the Collision Repair and Refinishing Program at Fox Valley Technical College, where the students will be able to polish their skills in aluminum repair. I was fortunate to have graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in the late 1980’s, one of the first schools in the United States to use I-CAR curriculum.”

“Early in my career, I learned the value of I-CAR Training and ASE Certification, and how each can compliment a technician’s skills and professional growth. Car-O-Liner, I CAR, the I CAR Education Foundation, ASE, and NATEF should all be applauded, as their generosity demonstrates different organizations working together to ensure that the collision industry continues to move in a positive direction.”

To be eligible, an entrant must be I CAR trained as well as ASE-certified, or attend an ASE-certified NATEF career and technical school or college which also utilizes the I CAR Live curriculum. To participate in this promotion, eligible attendees could visit one of the participating organization’s booths and fill out a registration form. The winner was randomly selected at the conclusion of Saturday’s NACE exposition day and notified via phone.

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