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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2007 Archives
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I-CAR ADDS ADVANCED JOINING TECHNOLOGIES (AJT01) TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY
Topics covered in this program include:
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RE-RELEASE: ADVANCED HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL OVERVIEW (AHS01)
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INTEGRATED MARKETING MANAGER JOINS I-CAR STAFF
Most recently, Cam was the Marketing Project Manager for Roanoke Trade Services, Inc., an international insurance brokerage firm. Cam was responsible for improving efficiencies in marketing and communications through data analysis and implementation of database and process improvements for data input. She also ensured retention of clients through creation of value-added education programs. Cam has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College, as well as a Master of Business Administration. Cam is based out of the I-CAR World Headquarters office in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. |
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NACE 2007 RECAP
I-CAR took NACE 2007 by storm with outstanding presence. I-CAR and our industry supporters were seen from everywhere including at the 6 I-CAR classes that took place on Wednesday and 3 on Saturday which premiered the new SPS07 & SPS08 training programs. Industry professionals attended the free I-CAR Technology Showcase, NACE aisles were also seen scattered with volunteer and committee members wearing their blue I-CAR polo shirts on I-CAR Blue Friday. The MQT truck stood tall along side of the I-CAR booth that was visible clear across the show floor. Organizers for NACE report that next year NACE and CARS will be combined adding to an even better opportunity for greater exposure. |
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NEW I-CAR LIVE TRAINING INTRODUCED AT NACE NOW AVAILABLE NEAR YOUI-CAR Live training programs Steel Unitized StructuresTechnologies and Repair (SPS07) and Steel Full-Frame Technologies and Repair (SPS08) premiered at NACE the first weekend in November. Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07) is one of the most significant I-CAR Live training programs developed in the past 20 plus years. There is a lot of advanced high-strength steel on the road and the collision industry has a lot of questions about what can and can’t be done. This Live training program is designed to address many of those questions and more. In Steel Full-Frame Technologies and Repair (SPS08), expect to learn how to identify trends and issues related to full-frame repair and how to repair damage following the vehicle maker’s procedures. Pre-register for one or both of these exciting new Live training programs today at a location near you! Upcoming Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07) scheduled classes:
Upcoming Steel Full-Frame Technologies and Repair (SPS08) scheduled classes:
For a complete detailed listing, the most up-to-date schedule of currently scheduled classes and pre-registration information visit www.i-car.com. |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND AKZO NOBEL'S "THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY" ANNOUNCE 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSThe I-CAR Education Foundation, in conjunction with Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. and The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry, are proud to award eight young women with scholarships to assist in their education and advancement in the collision industry. The top scholarship winner in the Secondary category is Rachel Fonseca, a student at Greater New Bedford Regional Technical High School in New Bedford, MA. Fonseca will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to continue her education and career in the collision industry. Lee Desrosiers, an instructor at Greater New Bedford Regional Technical High School said, “I have known Rachel for three years. During her first year, she showed aptitude and ability that was equal to or beyond some of my best students. Rachel continued to excel throughout her sophomore, junior, and senior years, grasping new ideas quickly. I predict she will be very successful in the collision industry and an asset to any collision repair business.” The top scholarship winner in the Post-Secondary category is Brittany Aldridge, a student at Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek, FL. Aldridge will also be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to continue her education and further her career. Michael Hartwell, an instructor at Atlantic Technical Center said, “Brittany is a well-rounded individual who arrives early every morning, never says no to any task, and is very eager to learn. I believe Brittany’s strength lies in her strong determination to succeed no matter what the challenge. Brittany is an asset to my class.” In addition to Fonseca and Aldridge, six runner-up scholarships were awarded to students from career and technical schools and colleges around the United States. All of the runner-ups will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue their education. In the Secondary category, the Education Foundation congratulates: Daniela Correia from William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, RI; Tori Golden from Limestone County Career Technical Center in Athens, AL; and Stephanie Nance from Southside High School in Jackson, TN. In the Post-Secondary category, the Education Foundation congratulates: Kim Ploeger from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI; Selena Strickland from Okefenokee Technical College in Waycross, GA; and Ilse Villarreal from Texas State Technical College – Harlingen in Harlingen, TX. Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation added, “It is a pleasure to administer this scholarship program for Akzo Nobel, now in its fifth year, and reward these talented young women and future members of the collision industry for their hard work and dedication. I had the opportunity to read the finalists’ applications before we sent them to the Education Foundation Executive Committee for selection, and I can tell you that we have a group of instructors that due to a continued repetition of this scholarship are now poised each year to recommend a great group of women that have drive, ambition, motivation, and deserve financial support to continue their education.” A total of 359 career and technical schools and colleges that are ASE-certified to the NATEF standards in collision repair and refinishing received a letter and student application for this scholarship. Both the female student applicant and instructor were asked to write a short essay explaining why the student should be awarded the scholarship. Established in 1999, The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry program annually recognizes the leadership contributions that are made by a unique group of individuals that have dedicated themselves to the betterment of this industry and their communities. The Executive Committee of the Education Foundation Board of Trustees made the final selection of winners. The Executive Committee consists of:
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES 2007 CRIN INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
The Collision Repair Instructors Network (CRIN) and the I-CAR Education Foundation are proud to announce the 2007 Instructor of the Year. The Honoree is Jim Friedel, a collision repair instructor from Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown, DE. Friedel received an expense-paid trip to NACE 2007 where he was recognized for this achievement and honored with a plaque during the annual CRIN meeting. Friedel worked in the collision industry for 14 years and has been an instructor for 16 years. He has worked tirelessly to continue to recruit students to the collision repair program and place them in jobs within the industry. Friedel was nominated by two people, Dale Van Schaik of Wayside Body Shop and Chris Green of the Delmarva I-CAR Volunteer committee. Schaik explained, “Due to the positive influence that Jim Friedel has on our industry, the decision was not a hard one to nominate him for the 2007 CRIN Instructor of the Year award. I have come to know Jim through volunteering with the auto body program and can honestly say that since Jim has been with Sussex Tech, the auto body classes have excelled. The I-CAR Volunteer committee has also benefited from Jim’s excellence and his extreme enthusiasm for the auto body industry. He takes great pride in the work that he does with I-CAR and his students.” 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. Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation states, “We have a number of CRIN members that are outstanding in their field, and we wish we could honor all of them. Jim does an exemplary job of preparing students for entry-level positions in the collision industry and goes above and beyond the call of duty. We are amazed at his tireless contributions to the future of the industry.” The Executive Committee of the Education Foundation Board of Trustees made the final selection of winners. The Executive Committee consists of:
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CONSUMERS DIRECTED TO SEEK OUT GOLD CLASS AND QUALIFICATION TEST VERFICATION ON MOTORWEEK'S GOSS' GARAGEOn the latest television episode of MotorWeek's Goss' Garage, viewers are encouraged to seek out businesses that not only have earned the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals training designation but also those that have technicians completing the I-CAR Qualification Tests to ensure a complete and safe repair to their vehicle. The episode, which is scheduled to air on Saturday, November 10, 2007, features I-CAR CEO & President Tom McGee speaking with host Pat Goss about the importance of properly trained technicians and the need to complete the hands-on, skills based qualification test for the benefit of the consumer repair. If you are unable to catch the episode in your local area, you can view the McGee and Goss interview online.
Tom McGee said, “We are all aware of the critical importance that proper welding has on the structural integrity of the vehicle. We are very honored to again participate in this segment of Goss’ Garage and help explain the importance of industry professionals completing an I-CAR Qualification Test and demonstrating competency in welding. Pat Goss, through this television show and other media that he is involved in, promotes the positive aspects of our industry to the consumer while at the same time helping to educate them on how to get their vehicle properly repaired.” Be sure to tune in on Saturday, November 10, 2007 to view this episode! For additional information about Goss’ Garage, MotorWeek, and to view a list of your local television stations that air this television program, visit www.motorweek.org. |
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LONG ISLAND NY I-CAR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE TO HOST AWARENESS EVENTThe Long Island I-CAR Volunteer Committees invites you to attend a free “What’s new in I-CAR and the Collision Industry” event.
Food and beverages will be provided and sponsored by Keystone. Come for door prizes and raffles too. I-CAR representatives, program instructors, and other guest speakers will present that latest on I-CAR and answer your questions. This meeting is for body shop managers, principle-owners and insurance professionals in the Nassau County Long Island collision repair industry. This event is FREE however you must register by contacting Scott Saal at 631.831.7427 or Phil Adams at 516.561.3396. |
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U.S. SOLDIER CONTINUES I-CAR TRAINING IN IRAQAlthough Sergeant Angelo Delpasen is overseas serving his country in Iraq, it is still important to him to keep up his I-CAR training. So much so Sergeant Delpasen e-mailed I-CAR customer care recently explaining that he needed help retrieving his I-CAR ID and password since he is currently serving a tour in Iraq and left his myI-CAR card with ID and password at home in California. I-CAR Client Account Administrator Denise Wallace was quick to respond to his request and e-mailed him back with his I-CAR ID number and a patriotic password for his use. Now Sergeant Delpasen is free to maintain his training online while serving his country a world away. |
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GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS DESIGNATED 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 I-CAR President and CEO Tom McGee. "On behalf of I-CAR, and as a vehicle owner, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training."
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I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSESThe following businesses have maintained their Gold Class Professionals designation for at least ten consecutive years as of November 1, 2007. They are listed alphabetically by the zone's state or province. The Gold Class Professionals program continues to grow and welcomed 79new businesses between September 1 and November 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, current and future, has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs.
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REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES TO BENEFIT FROM I-CAR PROMOTIONS IN AUSTRALIAFor almost two weeks during mid November, I-CAR will be heavily involved with NRMA Insurance presenting the I-CAR Vision and training program to the Preferred Smash Repairer network across the north region of New South Wales. IAG, through the NRMA brand is a valued supporter of I-CAR and its commitment to providing industry relevant information to its repairer network continues that involvement. The presentations will concentrate on Emerging Trends together with Changing Technologies and their effect on repair methodology. They will also provide the repairers with an insight into the 2008 I-CAR training schedule, together with the Platinum Individual program and the Qualification Testing (QT) program. The presentations will take place at Eat Ballina, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Dubbo, East Maitland, Newcastle, and Gosford. |
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QUALIFICATION TESTING ON TRACK FOR EARLY LAUNCH IN AUSTRALIAThe big question being asked among many repairers is how effective are the welds being carried out in my repair facility? I-CAR Qualification Tests will be available shortly across Australia in certain areas of the I-CAR Live curriculum. Qualification Tests allow professionals the opportunity to prove that they have the skills to perform the tasks required for proper, efficient, and safe collision repairs. Because of the skill sets involved, these hands-on tests must be successfully completed every five years to maintain the qualification. I-CAR will provide the following Qualification Tests: Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCS03) in the first half of the year then followed by the Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCA03) towards the last half. Further information is available on the I-CAR Australia web site. |
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2008 I-CAR AUSTRALIA TRAINING SCHEDULE TO DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF TRAINING VENUESHot on the heels of the completion of its first twelve months of training delivery across Australia, I-CAR intends to expand its teaching horizons and deliver programs in an increased number of venues in 2008. The business plan developed prior to the official launch of I-CAR Australia in September 2006, identified some 6 venues, mainly the capital cities, at which training would take place. As a result of greater interest in and acceptance of the caliber of the I-CAR program content, together with the qualification of an increased number of I-CAR program instructors, it was possible to expand the 2007 venue listing to 9 by year end. The new centers that will be introduced in 2008 include both the north and south coast regions of south east Queensland, the far north coast areas of New South Wales and the Goulburn/Mossvale area, Wagga Wagga, Geelong and Bendigo, Port August in South Australia, and the towns of either Albany or Bunbury in the west. The instructor recruitment program is also running ahead of expectations and this momentum allows for increased delivery options. Requests for training in other areas should be forwarded to admin@i-car.com.au. |
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I-CAR AUSTRALIA STAFF SHORTAGES INFLUENCE A CHANGE IN LIVE TRAINING OPTIONSWithout a doubt, the effect of releasing staff for training during a busy week sometimes creates a conflict for employers who are committed to training their repair technicians. Having key personnel unavailable due to training commitments, coupled with the overall shortage of qualified staff, has meant that sometimes training simply must miss out. That situation is now changing somewhat due to feedback from repairers to the administration support team in the I-CAR Australia Headquarters. As a result of that feedback and coupled with an increase in the number of qualified program instructors, I-CAR has been able to consider after hours or even weekend training sessions for interested repairers and their staff. I-CAR program instructors are so passionate about their role, a number of them have offered to give up more of their valuable time to provide true flexible delivery to the industry. A recent weekend session in Adelaide, organized by local repairers and I-CAR members saw some 18 new students from a number of collision repair facilities attend programs which they would otherwise had been unable to attend. I-CAR Australia CEO Richard Pratt said,” I-CAR would consider any serious request from the repair sector to deliver out of hours training or to combine a selection of any specific program of interest. I-CAR is an industry based organization which will wherever possible provide the flexibility the industry requires.” |
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QUICK PICS: MQT IN OTTAWA ONTARIO CANADAMobile Qualification Test Driver/Administrator and Zone Trainer Bill Davidge conducted a Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCS03) program at Algonquin College in Ottawa Ontario recently. Five technicians took the program and passed. Due to the heightened interest in this program, there is already another event planned at Algonquin College for January. For more information about this event or one near you contact the Mobile Qualification Test Driver/Administrator serving your state or province, their information can be found online.
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One of the biggest challenges the collision repair industry faces today is the expanding use of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) parts in vehicle design. To emphasize the importance of properly working with AHSS, I-CAR has re-released the 
