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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2007 Archives

ADVANTAGE ONLINE: WINDSHIELD PINCHWELD CORROSION REPAIR

I-CAR ADDS GENERAL MOTORS STATIONARY GLASS REPLACEMENT TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!

I-CAR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE RAISES OVER $12,000 TO GIVE BACK TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY FOR THE 2007 I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING

BRING THE MOBILE QUALIFICATION TEST PROGRAM TO YOU!

GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESSES EARN 15 YEARS

I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES

WHAT'S YOUR TOP TEN?

TWO I-CAR CLASSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE IN WASHINGTON STATE

I-CAR ADDS GENERAL MOTORS STATIONARY GLASS REPLACEMENT TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!

I-CAR has added General Motors Stationary Glass Replacement to its Online Training Library. General Motors has specific stationary glass replacement procedures for all of their vehicle models. Following these recommendations will help ensure proper performance of the stationary glass in a collision. This program is designed to provide an overview of the procedures required for replacing windshields and stationary glass on General Motors vehicles.

Topics covered in the program include:

• the structural role of glass in vehicle design.
• the safety standards set forth by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• General Motors adhesive recommendations.
• pinchweld inspection and repair.
• windshield removal procedures.
• pinchwelds and windshield preparation.
• the steps required for installing the windshield.
• troubleshooting procedures after windshield installation.

Click here to learn more about this program.

Did You Know?

Successful completion of any I-CAR delivery, such as Online Training, earns you points towards achieving and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual designations.

I-CAR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE RAISES OVER $12,000 TO GIVE BACK TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

The Broward County Florida I-CAR Volunteer Committee raised over $12,000 in support of the I-CAR Education Foundation $100 per Collision Repair Facility per Year campaign at a fundraiser at the Marriott North in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 10. In an effort to raise funds and bring together students and industry professionals, the committee invited the local industry to attend a fundraiser and sponsor a student’s attendance. As a result, 50 students from local career and technical schools and colleges attended the event. The night consisted of a dinner, raffle, and question and answer session. Panelists from various industry segments addressed student questions about many facets of the industry, in an effort to better prepare them for desired careers in the industry.

"The evening was an opportunity for students to learn from professionals working in their fields," said Purvis O’Brien, I-CAR Volunteer Committee member, event co-organizer, and emcee. "Also, because students were able to talk directly with industry professionals, it provided an opportunity for recruitment of entry-level employees."  

During the event, I-CAR Field Operations Manager Jeff Peevy addressed the crowd with a few words about the $100 per Collision Repair Facility per Year campaign and its potential impact on local schools. In addition, I-CAR Southeast Regional Manager Jerry Sopkowiak gave an update on current I-CAR activities in southeast Florida.

"Many of the attendees took their donation envelopes home, so we are anticipating still more funds to come in for local career and technical schools and colleges," stated Jimmy Suppe I-CAR Volunteer Committee member and event co-organizer along with wife and I-CAR Volunteer Committee chair Julia Suppe. "We look forward to seeing what these funds will do locally; I know there’s a potential for a real impact in terms of the funds and what the volunteer committee can do to help students."

	Pictured left to right: technical school student and Laura Perets of Allstate Insurance.

	Event organizers pictured left to right: Purvis O'Brien, Julia Suppe, and Jimmy Suppe.

"It is through the tremendous commitment, passion, and efforts of volunteers like Jimmy Suppe, Julia Suppe, Purvis O’Brien, and all members of the Broward County Florida I-CAR Volunteer Committee that the I-CAR Education Foundation is able to work with communities across U.S. and Canada to make a difference in the career and technical schools and colleges. Together, we can make a difference," said Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation.

For all contributions made through the $100 per Collision Repair Facility per Year campaign, 85% go back to the career and technical schools and colleges in the regions or country where the funds originated. To participate in supporting schools in your region or country, visit the I-CAR Education Foundation web site at www.ed-foundation.org and select the "Donate Now" button. All contributions for the campaign are recognized on the I-CAR Education Foundation web site, and donors receive recognition via a framed certificate and window decal for display. Please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 283 with any questions.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY FOR THE 2007 I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING

Register now and join the rest of the collision industry at the 2007 I-CAR International Annual Meeting.

In an effort to better serve the industry, I-CAR is reconfiguring its annual meeting to recognize I-CAR volunteers and present exciting opportunities to network with other collision industry professionals, attend I-CAR classes, participate in tech clinics, and much, much more. Join industry professionals and their families for the 2007 I-CAR International Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida July 26 – 28 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

Exciting details of this year’s event include:

• I-CAR Classes
• Tech Clinics
• 6^th Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament
• Poolside Welcome Party
• Spouse Program

Visit www.i-car.com and register now to get the “Early Bird” discount. From the I-CAR homepage, select the I-CAR International Annual Meeting option for more information and to register online.

Mark your calendars now for this sensational event! As additional details of the upcoming event are released, they will be posted online and featured in the I-CAR e-newsletter Training Today.

BRING THE MOBILE QUALIFICATION TEST PROGRAM TO YOU!

GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESSES EARN 15 YEARS

Businesses that have earned 15 consecutive years of the Gold Class Professionals status are listed below in the order that they joined the program.

"The incredible dedication shown by these businesses over the years is a testament to the value of earning and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals designation," explained President and CEO Tom McGee. "On behalf of I-CAR, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training."

I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES

The Gold Class Professionals program continues to grow and welcomed nearly 60 new businesses between March 2 and May 1, 2007. I-CAR would like to commend these businesses on their commitment to collision repair training.

I-CAR is grateful for the dedication shown by all of its Gold Class Professionals designated businesses, and looks forward to the time when every person in the collision industry has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs.

		I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business Consecutive 10 or More Years ( 42K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		New I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business ( 25K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

Please note: Gold Class Professionals recognition appears bi-monthly in the I-CAR e-newsletter. The next recognition article will appear in a July 2007 edition.

WHAT'S YOUR TOP TEN?

Below is a list of the ten most popular Advantage Online articles searched for technical information.

Ford Provides Weld Bonding Procedure - 04/18/05

TWO I-CAR CLASSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE IN WASHINGTON STATE

As part of a one-time event, you can attend Corrosion Protection (CPS01) and Steel Unibody A-B-C-D-Pillars, and Rocker Panels (SPS02) for the price of one. Be one of the first 100 students to call 425.314.1762 and register.

Training takes place Saturday, June 9, 8am - 5pm at Washington Technical College in Kirkland, Washington. Lunch will be provided.

Coupons must be filled out and mailed to David Gaffney, 2020 Maltby Rd. Ste-7-111 Bothell, WA 98021

See the I-CAR X-Perience 2007 flyer for more details and a list of all local sponsors who helped make this event possible. List is current at time of release.

I-CAR X-Perience 2007 flyer (760K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

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