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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2002 Archives
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I-CAR INTRODUCES WEB SITE RECOGNITION FOR PLATINUM INDIVIDUALS Those who have achieved the industry’s highest level of training now have another way to distinguish themselves in the collision industry. As of November 15, 2002 I-CAR began recognizing on its web site all who have achieved Platinum Individual status. The listing is alphabetized by last name and also includes the date the individual obtained the designation. The page will be updated weekly so all will be appropriately acknowledged.
“We would like to thank those individuals who are helping to ensure safe and complete collision repairs,” explained I-CAR Customer Care Manager Matt Forpanek. “We hope that this recognition conveys our appreciation to those who have taken the time to achieve the Platinum Individual designation.” The I-CAR Platinum Individual program was established to recognize individuals who have achieved the highest level of training from I-CAR and Industry Training Alliance providers relative to their position in the collision industry. Even more than a personal success, attaining the designation provides career distinction and industry recognition. To encourage ongoing training, I-CAR is pleased to now offer Platinum Individuals the opportunity to purchase I-CAR discount coupons at the Gold Class Professionals price. As leaders in the collision repair industry, Platinum Individuals continually demonstrate professionalism and dedication to complete and safe repairs. For questions on the Platinum Individual program, please contact customer service. |
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES CONTINUE TO JOIN I-CAR INDUSTRY TRAINING ALLIANCE Fourteen career and technical schools and colleges have recently joined the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance. The following secondary and post-secondary schools are now members of the Alliance:
The Industry Training Alliance was formed by I-CAR in 2000 and brings together technical training providers and career and technical schools and colleges to optimize the training efforts of the collision industry. To become a member of the Industry Training Alliance, a career and technical school or college must use either the ADVANCE-TECH or Enhanced Delivery curriculum, offered by the I-CAR Education Foundation. In addition, the school must either be ASE-certified to NATEF standards, or if using Enhanced Delivery, the instructors must have successfully completed I-CAR’s Instructor Qualification Workshop and the appropriate Instructor Training Evaluations for each program offered. Applications are available online for students to receive Gold Class points from approved career and technical school and colleges and other Alliance training providers. |
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NORTHWEST REGION ENHANCED DELIVERY TRAINING
On October 26, 2002 the I-CAR Northwest Region presented the “Advanced Enhanced Delivery Training” session to the region’s qualified instructors. The day and half training session was held at Lake Washington Technical College in Kirkland, Washington. There were approximately 20 experienced and new instructors from six states in attendance. The Enhanced Delivery instructors presenting were State Farm employee Joe Burda from Boise, Idaho and Allstate employee Larry Hults from Seattle, Washington. Northwest Field Manager Bob Mickey welcomed the group in the morning session and outlined the day’s activities and itinerary.
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DON’T FORGET: VOICE YOUR OPINION! TAKE THE I-CAR ONLINE STUDENT SURVEYIn order for I-CAR to gain feedback about its training courses, an online survey is now available which takes less than a minute to complete! This survey allows students to voice their opinion about the Enhanced Delivery courses that they have taken and helps I-CAR meet the students’ training needs.Be assured that all survey answers submitted are anonymous; we want your honest opinion about your I-CAR training experience. Questions for the survey will be updated periodically; we will let you know when. Go online now and take part in the survey! |
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MR. HOLLYWOOD’S E-NEWSLETTER CONTESTThank you to all of those individuals who participated in the last edition of the I-CAR e-newsletter contest. Mr. Hollywood would like to congratulate the three randomly selected winners:
The correct movie title for the November contest was “License To Drive.” Now get ready for this month’s edition of the contest and try to guess the movie from the description below! Prizes: Contest entries must be received by 12:00PM Friday, December 6, 2002 (US Central Time Zone). After collecting all correct entries, three individuals will be randomly selected for prizes. The three lucky winners will each receive one free I-CAR discount coupon. Winners will be notified through e-mail and their names will be published in the following month’s e-newsletter contest. Contest Guidelines/Rules:
Good luck and let the movie guessing begin… This early 80’s movie has easily become a cult classic! When two brothers go on a “mission from God” to reunite their old band it leads to some great rhythm and blues music and the most expensive car-chase scene ever filmed up to that time. Even the entire Illinois State Patrol can’t manage to stop these two but then again when you have a “half pack of cigarettes, a full tank of gas, it’s dark outside and you have sun glasses on” who can stop you? |
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I-CAR’S BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMITTEE IS SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT GOLD CLASS PSAS Good things come to those who wait. That’s what I-CAR Broward County, Florida Committee Chairman Jimmy Suppe and his committee discovered when trying to obtain airtime for the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals public service announcements (PSAs). At first, the committee members tried to get the PSAs played by simply going to the radio stations to personally ask for support. Unfortunately, they did not receive the positive response they desired.
The committee then realized that Kelley Chevrolet in Hallandale, Florida, employer of committee member Diana Frye, has established relationships with local radio advertisers. The committee hoped to use her dealership’s influence to get a foot in the door and build relationships of their own. The committee in fact built relationships with four radio stations, and the Gold Class PSAs have now been running on the stations for three months. “Don’t give up! Keep trying to spread the word about I-CAR,” stated Jimmy Suppe. “There are people out there who are interested in what I-CAR has to offer – you just have to find them.” Jimmy’s next plan is to gather all of the Gold Class Professionals in the area to pool their resources and work toward increasing the placements of the PSAs. “It’s very important to me that people are safe,” explained Jimmy. “Working with I-CAR helps to make things better for people; airing the PSAs helps the collision repair industry be more professional.” Perhaps that is why Jimmy and his committee never turn down an opportunity to play the PSAs. They play them at all of their events, including area I-CAR classes. Jimmy knows his successes are not possible without the efforts of the committee members. “I do and the committee follows,” said Jimmy. “They just want to go, go, go!” I-CAR would like to recognize the Broward County committee members for their dedication:
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ENHANCED DELIVERY PROGRAM STATUSAs we introduce new Enhanced Delivery training programs, we will continue to update you on recently completed programs, as well as those in development. For a list of the latest Enhanced Delivery programs available, you can view or download the PDF below. Available programs are highlighted in red. You can also search our online class schedule to find an Enhanced Delivery program near you.
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