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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2002 Archives
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I-CAR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN ROGER FOSS HONORED AT NACE 2002I-CAR Immediate Past Chairman Roger Foss was recognized by the industry for his contributions and dedication, in ceremonies held at NACE 2002 in Dallas. He was inducted into the industry's prestigious "Hall of Eagles," the collision industry's equivalent of the "Hall of Fame" at an annual NACE awards ceremony titled the "Industry Night of Achievement" on December 4, 2002. This honor is given to individuals in the collision industry in recognition of their exemplary leadership, dedication and outstanding contributions.Foss is the National Dealer Development Manager for the Toyota Customer Service Division of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. In addition to numerous parts and service dealer consultation and support programs, he is responsible for Toyota's Certified Collision Center Program, the operation of Toyota's technician recruiting program, the Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN), and Toyota's involvement in Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES). Foss began his career with Toyota in 1985. Since then, he has held a number of management positions including technical field services manager, technical assurance manager and national technical operations manager. Prior to joining Toyota, Foss spent nine years with American Motors Corporation. A graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, Foss earned a bachelor's degree in industrial education. Along with being the Immediate Past Chairman for I-CAR, he is the vice president and treasurer of Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the National Auto Body Council. "Roger is well deserving of the honor of being elected into the Collision Industry Hall of Eagles," stated Tom McGee, I-CAR's Executive Vice President and CEO. McGee further commented, "Roger and his staff at Toyota have continued to provide the necessary support and involvement to the collision industry and his election by industry peers is the highest honor that the industry provides in recognizing his individual dedication and achievements." |
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I-CAR AWARDS CR3000 CLASSES AND TRIP TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING AT NACE BOOTH
Free CR3000 Course Winners (Eight I-CAR Discount Coupons) Greg Gilmore Andy Wernette Trip to the 2003 I-CAR International Annual Meeting Yuka Tamura The 2003 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from July 23-26, 2003. The meeting will feature cutting-edge technical clinics, a welcome beach party, golf tournament, and a deep-sea fishing excursion. Watch the I-CAR web site for further details on the 2003 International Annual Meeting! |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES 2002 CRIN INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR The Collision Repair Instructors Network (CRIN) and the I-CAR Education Foundation are proud to announce the 2002 Instructor of the Year! The Honoree is Greg Brink, a collision repair instructor from Lake County Technical High School in Grayslake, Illinois.
Brink attended the DAVEA Career Center in Addison, Illinois and after high school he began working as a helper at a collision repair business. After a few years, he decided to become an instructor to help give back to the industry that helped him. "I think I can do more to help this industry by being an instructor, and not a working technician," said Brink. Brink is the second instructor from Lake County Technical High School to win this award. In 1996, Jeffrey Brierton, was Brink's co-teacher at the time. Brierton is now the Assistant Director for Personnel at the school. CRIN is sponsored by the I-CAR Education Foundation and is designed to facilitate the exchange of technical and professional information among collision repair instructors, school administrators, and industry partners. "CRIN has helped me meet other instructors from around the country and I enjoy talking to them, sharing ideas, and knowing that I can get help from any of them," said Brink. The selection of Brink for this award was made from a list of several other quality candidates. The final selection was made by the Executive Committee of the Education Foundation's Board of Trustees. The Executive Committee consists of:
In addition to serving as a collision repair instructor for a program that is ASE certified to the NATEF standards, Brink is a very active I-CAR instructor in the South Central Region. "It has been a pleasure to serve on Greg's advisory committee at Lake County for the past three years. This experience keeps me closely aware of the challenges instructors like Greg face at the secondary level," said Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. |
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NORTH CENTRAL REGION ADDING MORE INDUSTRY EVENTS TO SCHEDULE
The I-CAR North Central Region has scheduled more industry events this fiscal year than ever before! More organizations are offering I-CAR Enhanced Delivery programs to improve their events and offer people within the industry valuable collision repair training. Here are just a few of the upcoming events scheduled in the I-CAR North Central Region:
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FREDA THOMPSON HONORED BY ABRN AT NACE 2002 NIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENTFreda Thompson, co-owner of Ace Auto Body in Hartselle, Alabama was awarded the 2002 ABRN Industry Leadership Award during the Night of Achievement at NACE in Dallas, Texas.
When the Education Foundation announced the PACE+ST3 training initiative at NACE last year, Freda Thompson, a Foundation Board Trustee, expressed a strong interest in piloting the program in a high school near her shop. Kim Beck, the collision repair-training instructor at A.P. Brewer High School in Somerville, Alabama, also teaches I-CAR classes. Freda and her husband Myron were already members of Beck's advisory committee. Freda not only helped guide the PACE+ST3 pilot, but also employed one of the PACE+ST3 students as an intern this summer. She also worked with the Alabama Collision Repairer's Association (ACRA) to carry the message to collision repair business owners all over the state. Freda, also Vice-President of ACRA, invited Ron Ray to present at two ACRA meetings this year. Freda, her husband Myron, and other members of the high school's advisory committee also participated in a panel discussion at one of the ACRA meetings to share with the present shop owners how to successfully operate a committee. "Freda has worked hard during the pilot of PACE+ST3 at Brewer High School, and also to spread the word about the program throughout Alabama to her fellow collision repair business owners," stated Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. |
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I-CAR GOLD CLASS STEERING COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS I-CAR would like to welcome three new members to the Gold Class Steering Committee! The new members include Jimmie Contreras from Riverside, California; Steve Dapolito from Orchard Park, New York; and Dave Robinette from Ogden, Utah.
The Gold Class Steering Committee was established to provide advisory input to I-CAR with regard to the future direction of the Gold Class Professionals program. Members come from many different segments of the collision industry, as well as all I-CAR regions and Canada. This gives I-CAR a broad perspective of the industry. The 2003 Gold Class Steering Committee members are:
During NACE 2002, I-CAR also said goodbye to three dedicated Gold Class Steering Committee members who finished their three-year term. I-CAR thanks Pete Fryzel from Martinsville, New Jersey; Larry Shaeffer from Denver, Colorado; and Yumi Vaught from Huntington Beach, California for their continued commitment to the Gold Class Professionals program. For more information about the Gold Class Steering Committee or the Gold Class Professionals program, contact Marketing Specialist Krista Flanagan at 800.422.7872, ext. 243. |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS MBNA CREDIT CARD SCHOLARSHIPThe I-CAR Education Foundation has awarded a scholarship funded by proceeds earned from its MBNA affinity credit card program. Gregory Valazquez, a student at Blue Hills Regional Technical Center in Canton, Massachusetts, will receive $1,000 to continue his education in auto collision repair.
Valazquez was selected from a pool of 21 candidates that had participated in the three pilot programs for the I-CAR Education Foundation's PACE+ST3 training initiative in the 2001-2002 school term. The other two schools were A.P. Brewer High School in Somerville, Alabama, instructor Kim Beck, and Walker Career Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, instructor Greg Gambrel. PACE+ST3 focuses on the students learning tasks that employers have identified as important for an entry-level employee. The final selection of Valazquez was made by the Executive Committee of the Education Foundation's Board of Trustees. The Executive Committee consists of:
"I have known Greg since 1998 in the capacity of his Auto Body Instructor and have the utmost respect and admiration for his ability, motivation, and perseverance. Greg is also our lead student in the PACE+ST3 Program, having participated in this initiative since January of 2002," said Robert Porazzo, Instructor, Auto Body Department at Blue Hills Regional Technical School. The PACE+ST3 initiative gave Valazquez an opportunity to be employed at Acme Body & Paint, a local shop during the summer months. "If given the opportunity to foster his talent and continue his education, I believe that Greg would be an asset to any company," said Chad Sulkala of Acme Body & Paint Co., Inc., in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of entry-level employees for the collision industry. "We are providing young adults with an opportunity to continue their education and further develop their career interests in auto collision repair, which is a big part of our mission," said Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. |
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SECOND ANNUAL NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS AWARENESS EVENT APPROACHING
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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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Valazquez is a participant of the People Actively Creating Employability thru Short Term Task Training (PACE+ST3) Program that is offered at the school. In his spare time, Valazquez enjoys customizing cars for himself and friends. He is also adept at doing aftermarket body designs, spoilers, customizing engines and installing stereo systems.
