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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2007 Archives
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ALLDATA® CollisionConnectSM ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF ABRN'S FREE I-CAR ONLINE TRAINING DAY ON APRIL 25, 2007
Registration begins April 18 by logging onto www.alldatacollision.com/abrn or www.abrn.com/freeonlinetraining. |
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I-CAR AND STERLING AUTOBODY CENTERS ANNOUNCE GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE
"Sterling Autobody Centers is pleased to enter into this training relationship with I-CAR," said Shawn Broadfield, Sterling Autobody Centers President of Operations. "Under this new initiative, Sterling Autobody demonstrates to the industry and our customers how passionate we are about training our employees. Proper training is vital because it helps to ensure the integrity of repairs and protects the vehicle owners." "Training is a key element to attracting, retaining and developing employees," remarked Paul Blaski, Sterling Autobody Centers Manager of Field Support and Training. "It is our vision to develop a training initiative that would enable us to enhance our existing training platforms and exceed our current high standards of professionalism and repair quality. I know that our staff is excited to learn and grow through this experience. This initiative further demonstrates our commitment to industry excellence as well as our dedication to employee development." "I-CAR would like to commend Sterling Autobody for taking this important step," states Tom McGee, I-CAR President & CEO. "In our discussions regarding this Sterling initiative, we have been impressed with their philosophy of employee professional development and in providing a proper repair for their customers. I-CAR will be there every step of the way to ensure that Sterling successfully completes their goal with as much ease as possible." In addition to its regularly scheduled training, I-CAR will also conduct classes at various Sterling Autobody Centers locations across the United States. All classes held at Sterling Autobody Centers locations will be open to the industry; see the quick class search function on the I-CAR homepage at www.i-car.com for a class in your geographic area. |
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GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS FEATURED ON CELEBRITY BUILD TV
The following article was re-released with permission. The Herald News The Bay Street garage is doing a complete restoration on a 1970 Chevy Chevelle convertible for the TV show "Celebrity Build" shown in this area on Fox Sports New England. Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jon Runyan bought the car a few weeks ago, and over the next six weeks, he will watch it develop from a skeleton to a better-than-new classic. A complete restoration might normally take a year to a year and a half. "It's not something a lot of people see," said the 11-year NFL veteran while looking at the car's bare steel frame. Runyan who lives in New Jersey, isn't just on the sidelines of the restoration - as part of the show, he'll be working alongside the mechanics from "Celebrity Build" and Carl's to make it into the silver with a black top muscle car he envisions. "I've always like Chevelles," he says. "But I've never tried to restore one." Runyan has been around cars his whole life. He grew up in Flint, Mich., where his father was a General Motors mechanic for 30 years. The 33-year-old father of three built a motorcycle with "Celebrity Build" before and has participated in Dayton Bike Week with his custom bike. He's always wanted to undertake a project like restoring the Chevelle, he says, but never found the right time and right people. Runyan, who played in the Pro Bowl - the league's all-star game - in 2002, got involved in the show through his agent, who has Patriots lineman Matt Light as a client. Light also built a custom motorcycle with "Celebrity Build." Carl's Collision Center was picked as the site for the show after owner Carl Garcia had some cars the center painted in a Las Vegas car show. "I love challenges," Garcia says more than once. The area native has owned the business with his father for 13 years. "To have the chance to build a car from scratch," he says, "it's an all-day and all-night thing. It's a team effort." The expansive garage at Carl's is filled with dozens of cars, but Runyan's Chevelle will be the only one with a camera crew through the next six weeks. The crew began filming last Thursday when the work began. "Celebrity Build," in its first season, was created by brothers Ron and Chuck Wendt, who worked on The Learning Channel show "American Chopper." The show has been in the works for two years, Ron says. "It's a dream finally come true." The Wendts assembled the crew for the show through connections in the business. For Runyan, who drives a Chevrolet truck, part of the restoration includes pushing the driver's seat back to accommodate his 6'7", 330-pound frame. The "Celebrity Build" web site, www.celebritybuild.tv, lists the show's air times as Fridays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 p.m. The show's executive producer Domingo Monteiro says the show is about helping celebrities - both national, like Runyan, and local - build the car or bike of their dreams. The show's mantra says Monteiro and repeated on the show's web site, is "If you want it built right, build it yourself."
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I-CAR PRESENTS AWARD AT SCRS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
"We have been very fortunate to have had the presence and influence of SCRS for the past 25 years and as they celebrate their 25th anniversary, we send our sincere thank you and congratulations on this accomplishment," said Tom McGee, I-CAR President & CEO. "I-CAR has been very fortunate to have SCRS representation on the I-CAR International Board of Directors, with leaders such as Chuck Sulkala, Gene Hamilton, Bill Wicklund, and Rex Womble serving as Chairman of I-CAR. It is through the work of organizations such as SCRS and its members that the collision industry continues to thrive in this ever changing world."
"SCRS is honored to receive recognition of this magnitude from I-CAR," said SCRS Executive Director Dan Risley. "SCRS is extremely proud of the strong relationship between I-CAR and SCRS. In fact, SCRS National Director Chad Sulkala currently represents SCRS on I-CAR International Board of Directors Executive Committee which exemplifies the close ties between the two organizations. We look forward to working with I-CAR and collectively supporting the collision repair industry for another 25 years as "Working Together Is The Most Important Work We Do". The SCRS 25th Anniversary Celebration was held April 10 and 11 and included an anniversary reception, dinner and recognition awards, a presentation on the McCarran Ferguson Act by attorney Trevor Hiestand from Harper, Waldon & Craig and a presentation on exotic metals by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment. The association's annual meeting and elections also took place. The dinner reception honored all of the past SCRS chairpersons, former staff, founding members and John Loftus, the first SCRS executive director and one of the most influential individuals in the industry. About SCRS Through its direct members and 35 affiliate associations, SCRS is comprised of 6,000 collision repair businesses and 58,500 specialized professionals who work with consumers and insurance companies to repair collision-damaged vehicles.
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2007 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for hole sponsors at $200 each and promotional sponsors range from $500 to $1,000. Please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888-722-3787 Ext. 283 for additional information. Proceeds from the tournament support the Foundation's Mission to attract entry-level candidates and assist in preparing them for careers in the collision industry. "It is through industry participation in these types of events that the I-CAR Education Foundation is able to continue to develop new products and services for career and technical schools and colleges with collision repair programs," said Clark Plucinski of True2Form Collision Repair Centers and the I-CAR Education Foundation Board Chairman.  About the I-CAR Education Foundation:The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the number of entry-level employees for the collision industry. Its IRS 501(c)(3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals and businesses. The Mission of the I-CAR Education Foundation is, "To attract entry-level candidates and assist in preparing them for careers in the collision industry."
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INTER-INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRE TO HOST SERIES OF I-CAR CLASSES
Upcoming classes at the Inter-Industry Training Centre:
Core Training Programs
Pre-register today!
The Inter-Industry Training Centre, a classroom that seats up to 90 people to assist in training professionals, is an important part of the I-CAR World Headquarters facility. I-CAR also makes the space available for collision industry meetings. For information on meeting space, please contact Pat.Perren@i-car.com. |
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myI-CAR NOW FEATURES LOCAL I-CAR CLASS SCHEDULE
Whenever industry professionals log into their myI-CAR account, a listing of upcoming I-CAR classes nearest to them will be displayed in conjunction with the ZIP/Postal Code they have registered with myI-CAR. Directly below this function, they can also select to see a full listing of available scheduled I-CAR classes within a 150 mile radius.
New to myI-CAR? To use "myI-CAR," you must have attended at least one I-CAR training program, I-CAR qualification test, or applied for points through the Industry Training Alliance, and have a valid e-mail address. Enter the "myI-CAR" section through the I-CAR home page and follow the simple directions to gain access to the newest addition to the I-CAR web site.
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OVER 20 I-CAR CLASSES BEING HELD AT ARLINGTON, TEXAS I-CAR FESTTo see a full list of the 20 available I-CAR classes during I-CAR Fest, see the listing in the April 2, 2007 I-CAR e-newsletter. |
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UPCOMING BOSTON TRADESHOW OFFERING I-CAR CLASSESTo see a full list of the 20 available I-CAR classes during I-CAR Fest, see the listing in the April 2, 2007 I-CAR e-newsletter. |
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I-CAR IN NEW ZEALAND: UPDATECollision repair professionals have completed over 90 I-CAR classes within the last 12 months. A survey recently conducted by I-CAR in New Zealand revealed that the delivery/presentation and organizational procedures rated very high with class attendees. Also recently, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark presented Wayne Houghton (I-CAR in New Zealand Board member representing the Collision Repair Association) with a certificate of recognition.
Houghton's recognition was for his and others in the collision repair industry sector whose efforts have made this qualification happen. Houghton is a strong believer in continuing education and supporter of I-CAR in New Zealand. He says that he can envision I-CAR in New Zealand being part of the training required for this advanced technical training programme. |
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ALLDATA LLC is pleased to announce ABRN's Free I-CAR Online Training Day sponsored by ALLDATA CollisionConnect. The promotion begins on Wednesday, April 18 and the first 250 industry professionals to register will receive a complimentary I-CAR Online Training redemption code. These codes will be distributed to the 250 registrants on April 25.
I-CAR President & CEO Tom McGee said, "I-CAR is very pleased to have the support of ALLDATA in sponsoring the ABRN magazine's Free I-CAR Online Training Day. Both I-CAR and ALLDATA share the opinion that training and access to the appropriate technical information provide a benefit to the collision industry and ultimately to the vehicle owners of collision damaged vehicles."
Sterling Autobody Centers has announced a new training initiative to earn the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation in all 60 locations throughout the United States. Currently, Sterling Autobody Center employees are completing I-CAR training to achieve the designation by August 31, 2007. The Gold Class Professionals program requires 5 points of tested training per employee to qualify, which equates to 20 hours of tested training per employee.
