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2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting
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Meetings and conferences: 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting
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.
As an attendee you can:
- Recognize the accomplishments of I-CAR program instructors, volunteers and supporters.
- Network with the collision industry at the Collision Industry Conference meeting (CIC), the 7th annual I-CAR Education Foundation golf tournament, other industry meetings, and more.
- Learn about the latest industry technology by attending sessions tailored to the OEM, Collision Repair, and Insurance industries.
- Display your company’s support of technical training to the entire industry by participating as an event sponsor.
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Check back often as additional specific event information will be available soon.
| Thursday, July 24 |
| 6 a.m. – 12 noon |
I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament (additional fee) |
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 9 – 10:30 a.m. |
I-CAR Volunteer Session 1 |
| 9 – 10:30 a.m. |
I-CAR Program Instructor Session 1 |
| 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon |
International Advisory Committee |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. |
Collision Repair, OEM, and Insurance Industry Segment Advisory Council (ISAC) Meetings (by invitation only) |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Collision Repair Feedback Session |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
OEM Feedback Session |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Insurance Feedback Session |
| 6 – 9 p.m. |
Offsite RadTech/I-CAR Technical Presentation |
| 7 – 11 p.m. |
I-CAR Past Chairman’s Dinner (by invitation only) |
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| Friday, July 25 |
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 7 – 10 a.m. |
I-CAR International Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only) |
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. |
General Motors Technical Presentation
“General Motors Service Repair Information” will cover new program reviews and advanced high strength steels update. |
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. |
Chrysler Technical Presentation
“What’s new at Chrysler?” will cover repair features on the new Dodge Ram pick-up as well as HEV safety precautions on the Aspen/Durango. |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Mercedes-Benz Technical Presentation |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Porsche Technical Presentation
“Porsche Collision Repair: The vehicles, technology, and techniques” will cover the history of Porsche, current model line, technology used in producing vehicles and within the vehicles, and techniques used in the repair procedures. This is the first time Porsche has presented at an I-CAR annual meeting. |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Toyota Technical Presentation
“Toyota Hybrid Service Techniques” will cover hybrid service techniques and procedures that could be encountered after a collision. Technology covered will include A/C compressor oil and service, inverter coolant service, hybrid engine coolant, moving techniques for Prius, clearing diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), use of technician for clearing DTC, absorbed glass matt (AGM) battery service precautions, HV battery R&R procedures, and electric power steering technology and service. This information is new and not currently found in any other Toyota presentation. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Membership Meeting (by invitation only) |
| 12 noon – 2 p.m. |
Attendee Luncheon & CEO Address |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
Chrysler Technical Presentation
“What’s new at Chrysler?” will cover repair features on the new Dodge Ram pick-up as well as HEV safety precautions on the Aspen/Durango. |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
General Motors Technical Presentation
“General Motors Service Repair Information” will cover new program reviews and advanced high strength steels update. |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
Mercedes-Benz Technical Presentation |
| 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Board Strategic Planning Meeting (by invitation only) |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. |
I-CAR Volunteer Session 2 |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. |
I-CAR Program Instructor Session 2 |
| 6 – 7:00 p.m. |
Diamond Level Sponsor Reception (by invitation only) |
| 7 – 10 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
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| Saturday, July 26 |
| 7 a.m. – 12 noon |
Registration |
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. |
I-CAR Volunteer Session 3 |
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. |
I-CAR Program Instructor Session 3 |
| 8 – 10 a.m. |
Gold Class Professionals & Platinum Individual Recognition Council Meeting |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Toyota Technical Presentation
“Toyota Hybrid Service Techniques” will cover hybrid service techniques and procedures that could be encountered after a collision. Technology covered will include A/C compressor oil and service, inverter coolant service, hybrid engine coolant, moving techniques for Prius, clearing diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), use of technician for clearing DTC, absorbed glass matt (AGM) battery service precautions, HV battery R&R procedures, and electric power steering technology and service. This information is new and not currently found in any other Toyota presentation. |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Porsche Technical Presentation
“Porsche Collision Repair: The vehicles, technology, and techniques” will cover the history of Porsche, current model line, technology used in producing vehicles and within the vehicles, and techniques used in the repair procedures. This is the first time Porsche has presented at an I-CAR annual meeting. |
| 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Awards & Recognition Luncheon |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
American Iron & Steel Institute Technical Presentation
Learn why different steel compositions between vehicle model years could change the way in which a vehicle is properly repaired. This presentation will bring you up-to-date on emerging steel trends and offer the latest information on the OEM steel applications of today and for the future. |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
Press Conference |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. |
Waterborne Paint Panel
Industry professionals will discuss waterborne paints and why this is one of the industry’s hottest topics as shops transition to new products. California legislation requires that every shop be water based by July 2008 and there are many questions about this new industry trend. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest information about the move in many states to pass legislation regulating various types of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Representatives from AFC Finishing Systems, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc., BASF Corporation, DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing, DuPont Refinish, PPG Industries, SATA Spray Equipment, Sherwin-Williams, Spies Hecker, and Standox will be in attendance to provide answers to your questions. |
| 6 – 10 p.m. |
*Special Event!* I-CAR Cruisin' Night |
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Hotel/Travel |
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Hotel Accommodations and Amenities
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
For the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting, the negotiated room rate is $125 plus tax per night.
The AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort has come to reflect the dynamic environment that surrounds it --- where sun-washed stone and bright green cottonwoods rise up to meet the pale-blue sky and majestic purple mountains.
Boasting one of the best Spas in North America (by Condé Nast Traveler), three award-winning restaurants, state-of-the art meeting facilities, and two 18-hole Championship Golf Courses -- one of which is home to the Annual PGA Tour FBR Open -- (formerly the Phoenix Open), The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is truly an experience like no other.
Whether you gather at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to meet, play or simply relax, the resort will leave you with the benefits of world-class hospitality in the Valley of the Sun.
For additional information, visit the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess web site.
Attire
Dress for the meeting is business casual.
Airport
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is located approximately 25 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Shuttle service is available, cost will vary, you are encouraged to call ahead to make arrangements. A taxicab will cost about $56 one-way.
Directions from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Mapquest directions to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Special Car Rental Rates
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Click here to take advantage of the exclusive rental discounts Enterprise is offering 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting attendees.
Hertz Corporation Click here to take advantage of the exclusive rental discounts Hertz is offering 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting attendees.
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Registration |
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July 24 - 26, 2008
Register for the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting.
Not attending the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting, but would like to participate in the I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament.
All attendees must check-in at the I-CAR registration desk upon arrival at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to obtain their meeting materials.
Registration Fees:
Early bird registration fees through June 1:
General Attendee - $445 US/CDN
General Attendee Spouse/Guest - $385 US/CDN
Program Instructor or Volunteer* - $305 US/CDN
Program Instructor/Volunteer Spouse/Guest - $305 US/CDN
Registration fees after June 1:
General Attendee - $510 US/CDN
General Attendee Spouse/Guest - $445 US/CDN
Program Instructor or Volunteer* - $370 US/CDN
Program Instructor/Volunteer Spouse/Guest - $370 US/CDN
*To qualify as an I-CAR Program Instructor or Volunteer, you must be currently employed as an I-CAR Program Instructor or serving as an active volunteer on an I-CAR committee.
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Sponsors |
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| 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting Sponsors
Diamond level
Platinum level
- 3M
- Allstate Insurance Company
- PPG Industries, Inc.
- State Farm Insurance Companies
Gold level
- Audatex, a Solera Company
- AUTOMATION USA INC.
- Avis Budget Group
- BASF Corporation
- Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA)
- DuPont Performance Coatings
- LKQ Corporation
- LORD Corporation
- Mitchell International
- Sherwin-Williams
- Total Resource Auctions
- Transtar Autobody Technologies
Silver level
- Auto Body World
- American Iron and Steel Institute
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Car Bench North America
- ChemSpec USA
- Chrysler LLC
- CSi Complete, Inc.
- Diamond Standard Parts
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Fibre Glass-Evercoat
- General Motors Corporation
- GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers
- Hertz Corporation
- Independent Automotive Damage Appraisers (IADA)
- Pro-Spray European Automotive Finishes
- Rubber Seal Products
- SATA
- VeriFacts
- Wurth USA Inc.
I-CAR also thanks the following sponsors:
Badge Holders and Lanyards
The Hertz Corporation
Brief Case
Zurich Direct Markets
Past Chairmans’ Dinner
Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.
Thursday evening presentation and dinner
RadTech
Thursday evening transportation
The Hertz Corporation
Cruisin’ Night
Arizona Street Rod Association
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Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Sponsorship Opportunities (137K) in Adobe Acrobat Format |
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