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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2008 Archives
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I-CAR ADDS ULTRAVIOLET CURING TECHNOLOGIES TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!
Topics covered in the program include:
The content found in this online training program pertains to industry professionals in the following fields:
Start here and complete the Ultraviolet Curing Technologies (UVC01) online training program in approximately 60 minutes.
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DISCOVER EMERGING AND FUTURE INDUSTRY TRENDS AT UPCOMING I-CAR MEETINGThe 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for the industry to not only provide feedback to I-CAR, but also receive first-hand information from a number of vehicle manufacturers and other organizations covering emerging technologies and trends within the industry. The 2008 agenda includes several first-time presenters as well as the opportunity to receive technical information exclusive to attendees. As part of I-CAR’s customer-driven focus, attendees can expect to take home information that will enhance their roles in the collision repair inter-industry in the months and years to come. Presentations during the 2008 meeting include:
In addition to the event’s presentations and I-CAR staff and business meetings, I-CAR volunteers, committee members, and program instructors will have the opportunity to provide feedback on their roles in the industry and with I-CAR during open forums designed specifically for them. The information gained through the volunteers and instructors – who serve as the “frontline of I-CAR” to the industry – will enhance communication between the groups and will provide I-CAR with valuable input as it continues to meet the training needs of the industry through the delivery of high-quality, relevant courses. Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting to view the event agenda, registration, current sponsor listing, sponsorship opportunities, and more. |
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NEW SPONSORS SUPPORT UPCOMING I-CAR MEETING AND ITS NEW CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ROLE IN THE INTER-INDUSTRYIn addition to companies that have supported I-CAR over the years, several new sponsors are backing the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting and the new opportunities available at this meeting. This year’s meeting will give those in the inter-industry the chance to share their perspectives and to have I-CAR listen. It will also be an opportunity to receive current, first-hand information from a number of OEM participants and other presenters, to better understand the direction in which I-CAR is moving forward, and to have the chance to network with others in the inter-industry. Over 50% of this year’s financial supporters for this event are new. “With additional companies involved in this year’s meeting, it will be rewarding to receive feedback from an even larger pool of inter-industry members. This will shape the way I-CAR moves forward in serving the industry with relevant training,” explained Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR Director of Marketing. Independent Automotive Damage Appraisers (IADA) Executive Vice President John Williams said, “We at IADA feel I-CAR is the most recognized authority for training and continued education within the collision repair industry.” Bruce R. Pohlig, President of Car Bench North America commented, “Car Bench is supporting I-CAR because we believe in the I-CAR mission to educate and inform. By contributing our knowledge and resources to this effort, we hope to support the I-CAR industry-leading educational programs, with the vision of all body shops producing complete, accurate, and safe repairs. As a leading supplier of OEM-approved benches, jigs, and pulling systems, we know that it is only with the proper training and equipment that technicians can successfully repair today’s vehicles. Pohlig added, “For Car Bench, participating as an event sponsor at the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting signifies our commitment to helping the industry achieve a high level of technical training.” A Transtar Autobody Technologies, Inc. representative stated, “Transtar stands by its reputation as a premium manufacturer of automotive refinish product solutions that benefit their customers, the industry and the environment. We are thrilled to sponsor this very important event that draws automotive repair professionals from around the world.” As I-CAR reorganizes itself to become a more customer-focused organization, the industry’s support will be vital in order to provide the latest in technical training to help achieve proper and safe repairs to consumer’s vehicles. I-CAR thanks the current international annual meeting event sponsors and invites the industry to join these businesses in their event participation. Current Sponsors (as of April 28, 2008) Platinum Level
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* Denotes first time sponsor of I-CAR International Annual Meeting Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting to view the event agenda, registration, current sponsor listing, sponsorship opportunities, and more. |
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ARIZONA STREET ROD ASSOCIATION TO DISPLAY VEHICLES AT FIRST EVER CRUISIN’ NIGHT EVENTThe 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting in Scottsdale will bring a flare of exotic, hand-formed customized vehicles, and owners for a unique show that will serve as the finale to the three-day meeting. The public has been invited to join I-CAR, professionals in the collision repair inter-industry, and the Arizona Street Rod Association (ASRA) for an “I-CAR Cruisin’ Night”. Local car clubs will have their club vehicles on display at Fairmont Scottsdale for a mini-car show. ASRA will be displaying 20+ of their club cars and other clubs are expected to participate. ASRA President Rick Johnson said, “The Arizona Street Rod Association is an active association which encourages and maintains an interest in street rodding in Arizona for fellowship, recreation and safe rodding. The club promotes street rodding through sporting events, social activities and local car shows. The Arizona Street Rod Association is happy to be a part of the “I-CAR Cruisin' Night” by providing 20-25 ASRA members street rods for your display and viewing.” The I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be taking place Saturday July 26, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting for additional event details and register now to join professionals from around the world. Visit www.azstreetrods.com for additional information on the ASRA. |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2008 GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. INC. Industry professionals attending the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) and other meetings preceding the I-CAR Annual Meeting are also encouraged to participate to help support the industry’s future workforce. “We would like to thank Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. for its continued title sponsorship of our annual tournament,” said Russell Thrall III, Interim Associate Director of the Education Foundation. “Through Toyota’s generosity and the support of the many other sponsors and participants, the Education Foundation Golf Tournament raises funds to promote and enhance career opportunities in the collision industry.” Sponsorship opportunities are still available for hole sponsors at $150 each and promotional sponsors range from $500 to $2,500. Please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 282 for additional information. Proceeds from the tournament support the Education Foundation’s Mission to secure donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. “It is through industry participation in these types of events that the I-CAR Education Foundation is able to continue to support industry education activities,” said Chris Evans of State Farm Insurance and the I-CAR Education Foundation Board Chairman.
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I-CAR ADDRESSES CIC WITH ITS NEW FOCUS WITHIN THE INTER-INDUSTRY
Chairman of the I-CAR Board of Directors and interim CEO, John Edelen addressed the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) on Wednesday, April 16, at the Crowne Plaza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he spoke about I-CAR’s recommitment to its core values, its recent reorganization, and how it is moving forward with a new customer-focused operating model. “Thirty years ago I-CAR was created by the inter-industry to fulfill a fundamental need – the need for access to the training necessary to complete a safe quality repair,” explained Edelen. “Today, I-CAR is refocusing on those needs through a reorganization that aligns itself around consistent feedback from its customers.” Edelen said, “As part of the reorganization, we established a new marketing and distribution organization bringing our field operations group – our instructors and volunteers – and marketing closer together. This was designed to bring the decisions about what products and services I-CAR will offer closer to the marketplace, closer to the consumers of those products.” He added that the identification of six distinct industry segments - collision repair; vehicle insurance; vehicle manufacturing; tool, equipment and supply; education, training and related research; and, other related industry services – also help to shape the direction of the reorganization. “When we announced the re-organization in November, we also announced that I-CAR would establish six Industry Segment Advisory Councils made up of industry participants from the six market segments in which I-CAR serves,” Edelen said. “Through these Industry Advisory Councils, we will work to identify the training needs of the industry segment, and how we can best respond to them.” Edelen also commented on the current financial condition of I-CAR noting that while the organization continues to enjoy very respectable levels of revenue, the revenue growth has been outpaced by the rate of escalation in its operating expenses and that it is actively working to stop any further deterioration in its cash position by recommitting to an acceptable level of profitability which has included reducing staff levels and considering the sale of some assets. He also noted that I-CAR has invested a significant portion of its cash in its buildings in Appleton, Wisconsin, and in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and that they are looking at various possibilities with the property as a means of further strengthening its cash position. Edelen went on to state that, “No one should take these developments as an indication that I-CAR is failing – financially or operationally. To the contrary, we have identified our opportunities for improvement and we are acting purposefully to address them. I-CAR is moving quickly to a new operating model: customer-focused, market-driven, and fact-based in its approach to its activities and decisions. It is this strategic approach that will guide us in the future,” he added. |
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I-CAR RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS AS IT WORKS WITH THE COLLISION INDUSTRY “The next step is to integrate the external perspective so that we can grow in our role as a training organization through enhanced products and services that will meet the needs of the industry today and in the future,” explained Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR Director of Marketing. Professionals within each segment have been invited to bring their knowledge to the table as members of newly-formed Industry Segment Advisory Councils that will work in concert with I-CAR staff to provide updated and more relevant content to course offerings. The initial work of the advisory councils will involve reaching out to their respective industry colleagues for data that will help I-CAR achieve its goal of obtaining a clear view of the needs and interests of each segment and to address them as efficiently and effectively as possible through its curriculum design and delivery. Advisory councils representing the collision repair and insurance segments have been established as part of the first phase of moving to a more customer-focused model. Teams representing other segments of the collision repair training market will also be established in the coming months. I-CAR would like to acknowledge the following Industry Segment Advisory Council members representing collision repair facilities: Craig Griffin, Laney’s Collision; Barry Dorn, Dorn’s Body & Paint; Paul Blaski, Sterling Autobody Centers; Brett Bailey, CARSTAR; Rose Grenell, ABRA; Jim Pickett, Service King; Aaron Clark, Collision Solutions; and Chuck Lee, Gerber Collision & Glass. I-CAR would also like to acknowledge the following Industry Segment Advisory Council members representing the insurance industry: Mike DeVoss, State Farm Insurance; Chris Andreoli, Progressive Insurance; Bob Woods, OneBeacon Insurance; James Giles, American National Property & Casualty; Chuck Williams, Unitrin/Kemper; and Gerry Poirier, AIG. I-CAR will hold its first meeting with the Collision Repair Facility ISAC on May 6 at its Training Support Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.
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I-CAR FEST A SUCCESS - SIMILAR EVENT TAKING PLACE IN JUNE
On Saturday, March 29, the Fort Worth/Arlington TX I-CAR Volunteer Committee held the fourth annual I-CAR Fest at the Forth Worth Convention Center. “The combination of available classrooms in addition to a free tradeshow with local vendors made for an excellent opportunity to train and network with the local industry. We had some setbacks due to lack of parking and other events going on at the same time, but we persevered,” explained Committee Chair Dave Gauthier. On June 21, the Houston I-CAR Volunteer committee will host an I-CAR Fest at UTI in Houston. Twenty-four I-CAR classes will be held including four that will be taught in Spanish. Pre-register online for a class today! |
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I-CAR TECH CENTRE MAKES DONATIONS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
On Wednesday, April 16, students from the Oconto Senior High School SkillsUSA chapter toured the I-CAR Tech Centre to learn about new vehicle technology and to receive a number of donations. The students, along with automotive instructor and SkillsUSA advisor Herb Stuart, received a 2005 Ford Thunderbird that was re-donated from I-CAR to the high school collision repair program. The vehicle was originally donated to I-CAR by Ford Motor Company. The high school was also provided with two 3M high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns that were generously donated by 3M through the I-CAR Education Foundation. The school was also presented with five I-CAR training programs purchased with funds raised during last summer’s I-CAR Tech Centre Golf Outing. The training programs included Fundamentals of Collision Repair (FCR01), Hazardous Materials, Personnel Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01), Cosmetic Steel Straightening (STS01), Refinishing Equipment and VOC Regulations (REF01), and Surface Preparation and Masking (REF02). Earlier this year, 3M HVLP spray guns and curriculum were also donated to Freedom High School automotive instructors Bob Abitz and Jay Abitz. The Tech Centre staff is currently working with Freedom High School on a donation of a vehicle for their automotive program. |
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SOUTHEAST MOBILE QUALIFICATION TEST TOUR A SUCCESSI-CAR would like to say thank you to all those who helped make the Southeast Mobile Qualification Test Tour a success! The effort resulted in over 100 qualification tests, April 2 – 19, stopping at several locations from Savannah, Georgia to Miami, Florida. Thank you to Program Instructors; Kirk Cook, Steve Lazlo, and Jimmy Suppe, Bob Lozano, as well as Mobile Qualification Test Program Scheduler/Dispatcher Vic Krismalian, and Zone Trainer Gary Sanford who assisted Welding Coordinator Tony Harrison with the set-up and administration of the event. Phone calls were also made to help market the tour to the local area. I-CAR owes its continued success to the dedication of its volunteers and program instructors. Contact Tony Harrison to learn more about additional Mobile Qualification Tours happening near you. |
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Q & A WITH BRAND NEW QUALIFICATION TEST SITE: NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER IN MINOT, NDQuestion: How long has the school had a working relationship with I-CAR? Do you use I-CAR curriculum at the school? Answer: Minot Public Schools in Minot, North Dakota, has been providing a facility for the Regional I-CAR trainings since the early 1990s. The high school uses some of the I-CAR curriculum in our program and plan to expand. Question: What made the school decide to become a site for Qualification Tests? Answer: We decided to become an official I-CAR Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test site when we built our new career and technical education facility. Our local business and industry representatives were asking for a testing facility in our region.
Question: How will this decision to become a Qualification Test site benefit your students and the collision industry in your area? Answer: It will provide a closer availability for training and testing. About the Minot School District - The Minot Public School District serves 6,500 students with 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school divided into two campuses, two alternative schools, an early childhood center and a Head Start Program for 0-5 year olds. The district's mission statement is to "Empower All Learners to Succeed in a Changing World." Recognizing the diverse needs of our students drives the district to maintain low class sizes that enable students to be actively involved in their learning. The Minot Public Schools takes pride in the innovative educational programs in general, career and technical, and special education. The Minot Public School District consistently scores above state and national averages in the North Dakota State Assessment and the American College Test (ACT). Find a Qualification Test site near you.
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ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR FOUNDATION DONATES $2,500 TO I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATIONThe Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has contributed $2,500 to the I-CAR Education Foundation and its new mission to support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. “On behalf of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees and the Education Foundation staff, we are most appreciative ofthe Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation’s support” said Chris Evans, Chairman of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees. “As a donor to the Education Foundation, Enterprise is voicing its support of our new philanthropicactivities which include curriculum grants, instructor training grants, and student scholarships. Their contribution provides the Education Foundation with the administrative tools to make a difference in the education system for over1,300 schools and in the lives of over 65,000 students.” “Enterprise is a local company with a presence in the thousands of neighborhoods we serve, placing us on a first-name basis with the people who call those neighborhoods home,” says John Ward, Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Repair for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. “We realize we owe our success to the support and good will of the people who live in those communities and who do business with us. That's why we are committed to involving ourselves in the support of worthwhile endeavors, such as the I-CAR Education Foundation, in the hometowns and cities where we operate our businesses.” The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization; its IRS 501(c) (3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals, and businesses.
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND CCC INFORMATION SERVICES INC. ANNOUNCE THIRD OFFERING OF STUDENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN SCHOLARSHIPSOriginally introduced as the CCC Outstanding Student Technician Scholarship in 2006, CCC Information Services, in conjunction with the I-CAR Education Foundation, is again offering the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program. The scholarship was renamed in 2007 to honor longtime CCC team member Michael Salvatore. “Retaining and recruiting technicians remains a critical challenge,” said CCC Automotive Services Group Senior Vice President Jim Dickens. “The concept behind the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program is to help ensure that the best and brightest student technicians remain in school and continue working in the collision industry. Our company is proud to reaffirm our commitment and support the people who may make a big difference for all of us in the future.” In addition to the scholarship program, CCC supports the I-CAR Education Foundation through a donation presented annually at NACE. The CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students currently enrolled at five schools, and has a combined value of $25,000. Schools participating in the CCC Outstanding Student Technician Scholarship program were selected based on criteria that include ASE-certification, curriculum and geographic location. The following is a list of participating schools:
To learn more about the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program, contact John Harris at 312.229.2693. All five eligible schools receive a letter and student application for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2008. Applications are now being accepted. About the Participating Schools Bridgerland Applied Technology College: Bridgerland Applied Technology College (BATC) is one of the nine applied technology college campuses in the state of Utah. It was officially organized under the State Board of Vocational Education and funded by appropriations from the Utah State Legislature in January of 1971. A special session of the Utah State Legislature in June 2001 restructured the governance of this campus and established BATC, a Utah College of Applied Technology campus. BATC programs generally feature an open-entry/open-exit competency-based individualized learning and teaching model. This model is a progressive educational tool unique to the Utah College of Applied Technology and its campuses. Fox Valley Technical College: Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is committed to helping people reach their potential through education and training for employment. The college offers more than 80 associate degree and technical diploma programs, nearly 120 short-term certificates, and instruction related to 20 apprenticeship trades in addition to providing services to business and industry. Each year, the college serves nearly 50,000 people throughout its five-county district. For more information, visit the FVTC web site at www.fvtc.edu. Nashville Auto-Diesel College: Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) strives to meet its mission of excellence by offering the comprehensive training and education necessary to prepare graduates for initiating a life-long career in their chosen technical area. At NADC, students not only receive hands-on training in the auto-diesel, collision and refinishing repair, or high performance industries – but also build a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding future. Pennsylvania College of Technology: Pennsylvania College of Technology is Pennsylvania’s premier technical college and a special mission affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University. More than 6,500 students are enrolled in Penn College’s bachelor degree, associate degree, and certificate majors, which combine hands-on experience with theory and management education. Degrees offered represent more than 100 career fields ranging from manufacturing, design, transportation, construction, and natural resources to hospitality, health, business, and communication. The college offers an associate’s degree in Collision Repair Technology and a certificate in Collision Repair Technician. Graduates of the associate degree program may complete a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology Management via distance learning or on campus. For more information, visit www.pct.edu. Universal Technical Institute, Inc.: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians. Through its campus-based school system, UTI offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute. About CCC Information Services About I-CAR Education Foundation
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I-CAR and RadTech, the Association for UV and EB technology, have teamed up to develop the I-CAR Online Training program Ultraviolet Curing Technologies (UVC01). UV is a fast emerging technology for the collision repair industry, offering increased efficiency, significantly reduced harmful VOC emissions, and lower material usage. UV provides a one component material that avoids mixing, and that safely cures in minutes on exposure to a UV lamp. The technology promises to increase throughput and affords the ability to meet or exceed current and future regulatory requirements.
The Seventh Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Tournament Players Club. The tournament will be held in conjunction with the I-CAR International Annual Meeting and individuals are encouraged to register online by visiting www.i-car.com/annualmeeting. 
