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December

Advantage Online: The Waterborne Wave

I-CAR announces 2009 International Advisory Committee

I-CAR Education Foundation announces date for 2009 Golf Tournament presented by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.

I-CAR Education Foundation establishes the Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship Fund

Car-O-Liner welder awarded to Wisconsin career and technical school at NACE 2008

November

Advantage Online: Using Recycled Parts

I-CAR announces passing of Instructor Development Manager Lon Baudoux

Collision inter-industry gives positive reviews of I-CAR's newest training program for Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I-CAR announces 30th anniversary industry event to take place in Washington, DC, for July, 2009; Annual Membership meeting to take place in Hoffman Estates, IL office, February, 2009

Canadian collision inter-industry given opportunity to take control of future
of I-CAR industry training

Cleveland committee announce Training Day Promotion

I-CAR Program Instructor Toby Chess stresses importance of welding Qualification Tests to CIC

Gold Class Professionals designated businesses earn 15 years

I-CAR recognizes new and long-term Gold Class businesses

I-CAR Education Foundation and AkzoNobel's "The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry" announce 2008 scholarship winners

I-CAR Education Foundation recognizes 2008 Instructor of the Year

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation contributes $15,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah gives $5,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

BASF Corporation contributes $5,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

October

Advantage Online: National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants

I-CAR to premier new Hybrid & Alternative Fuel program at NACE 2008

I-CAR, ASE, I-CAR Education Foundation, and NATEF to hold drawing for Car-O-Liner welder at NACE 2008

New I-CAR online training program meets EPA training requirement

ABRA Auto Body & Glass earns I-CAR Gold Class Professionals status nationwide

Gold Class Professionals designated businesses earn 15 years

I-CAR recognized new and long-term Gold Class businesses

Gerber Collision & Glass contributes $5,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

ABRA Auto Body & Glass contributes $2,500 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collisin industry

Advantage Online: The 2009 Nissan GT-R, High Performance And Precision

New training program available to all after NACE

I-CAR & NACE 2008 overview

I-CAR celebrates 25 years in Canada at Canadian Annual Meeting

I-CAR engages Canadian collision repair inter-industry in "Town Hall" conversation about the future of industry training at its Annual Meeting

I-CAR CEO Edelen provides update to CCIF participants at meeting in Montreal

Scott Kruger joins the I-CAR Education Foundation as Executive Director

Allstate Insurance Company contributes $60,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

ALLDATA supports the I-CAR Education Foundation's Collision Repair Education Campaign

Arizona repair facilities' donations help develop local technicians through the I-CAR Education Foundation's Collision Repair Education Campaign

Broward County I-CAR Committee 6th Annual Golf outing benefits I-CAR Education Foundation

September

August

Edelen recaps I-CAR Fiscal year successes and future vision during Annual Meeting CEO Addressed

Flag flown in Fallujah opens events at the I-CAR International Annual Meeting

Thank you to all Annual Meeting Sponsors

A special thank you to the local Phoenix Volunteer Committee

I-CAR recognizes top volunteers, Program Instructors, and others

International Advisory Committee (IAC) sees results from staff

Industry Segment Advisory Councils move work forward

Gold Class Professionals & Platinum Individual Recognition Council review ROI survey results

Feedback sessions focus on curriculum and delivery

Program Instructor and volunteer sessions prove to engage

Technical presentations keep attendees coming back

I-CAR Education Foundation recognizes top volunteers in first time award

Golfers take a swing to support collision repair education at the Seventh Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament

Advantage Online: National emission standard for hazardous air pollutants

New I-CAR pricing effective September 1, 2008

Special features in August issue of ABRN

Shift in roles to better support volunteers and program instructors

New online training program to be released on September 15

I-CAR & NACE 2008: World Premier of new program and Technology Showcase returns

Mark your calendars - Omaha, Nebraska I-CAR Fest September 20

I-CAR partners with ASA to bring training to you

Steel Qualification Tests coming to Alaska soon

I-CAR Awareness event happening in West Palm Beach Florida

SCRS looking for next Executive Director to lead organization

I-CAR to present research and seek feedback from Canadian auto-collision repair inter-industry at "Town Hall" on October 17

State Farm contributes to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support students seeking a career in the collision industry

Akzo Nobel contributes $7,500 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the collision industry

I-CAR Education Foundation announces industry survey

July

Advantage Online: Vehicle refinishing, finding new ways to shine: part one

Support the American Red Croos in U.S. weather-relief effort when you take the I-CAR Flood, Hail, Vandalism, and Fire Damage Online Training Program

Industry supporting and utilizing I-CAR Online Training

Industry Feedback Sessions key to I-CAR International Annual Meeting

Industry quickly approaching noteworthy training achievement and milestone

I-CAR volunteer and program instructor efforts boost awareness for new advanced high strength steel training program

Register online today for the I-CAR Education Foundation 2008 golf tournament presented by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.

7/21/08

Advantage Online: Vehicle refinishing, finding new ways to shine: part two

I-CAR introduces web site enhancements to strengthen privacy policy

I-CAR announces new Officers and Executive Committee for F'08.5

I-CAR Australia announces new Chairman

Attending the I-CAR International Annual Meeting?

I-CAR realigns Central and Eastern Zones

Los Angeles technician is 2.5 millionth professional to complete I-CAR training

Nationwide Insurance Company contributes $10,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the Collision Industry

Automotive Service Association contributes $5,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the Collision Industry

ALLDATA recognizes I-CAR Education Foundation scholarship winners ALLDATA Collision subscriptions awarded to two students

Broward County I-CAR Committee hosts a new type of event to help local career and technical schools and colleges

June

Advantage Online: Technical Information on The I-CAR Web Site

I-CAR Announces New Chief Staff Executive

I-CAR interview with Scene Genesis online now

I-CAR adds Custom Painting to its Online Training library!

I-CAR continues drive toward greater customer focus with the appointment of Market Development Analyst

Register today for the I-CAR Education Foundation 2008 Golf Tournament presented by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Marscin assumes new role as Development Administrator for the I-CAR Education Foundation

May

Advantage Online: Aluminum Usage For Performance Structures

Save money register for the Annual Meeting now!

There's something for everyone at the Annual Meeting

New sponsors support upcoming I-CAR meeting and its new customer-focused role in the inter-industry

New steel technology changes collision repair: are you ready?

I-CAR and industry leaders take steps toward furthering the organization's new role in the inter-industry

I-CAR Education Foundation awards over $70,000 worth of grants under the organization's new mission

I-CAR Education Foundation announces 2008 scholarship winners

Gold Class Professionals designated businesses earn 15 years

I-CAR recognized new and long-term Gold Class businesses

Quick Pics: SPS07 well received in the west

April

Advantage Online: Heat Damage and Stationary Glass

2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting Update

I-CAR Staff And The Collision Industry Work Together

I-CAR reevaluates operating needs, announces limited workforce reduction

I-CAR changes name of I-CAR World Headquarters

4/28/08

Advantage Online: Custom Painting – Beyond Traditional Finishes

I-CAR adds Ultraviolet Curing Technologies to its Online Training Library!

Discover emerging and future industry trends at upcoming I-CAR meeting

New sponsors support upcoming I-CAR meeting and its new customer-focused role in the inter-industry

Arizona Street Rod Association to display vehicles at first ever Cruisin' Night event

I-CAR Education Foundation Announces date for 2008 Golf Tournament presented by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.

I-CAR addresses CIC with its new focus within the inter-industry

I-CAR returns to its roots as it works with the collision industry

I-CAR Fest a success - similar event taking place in June

I-CAR Tech Centre makes donations to local high schools

Southeast Mobile Qualification Test tour a success

Q & A with brand new Qualification Test site: Northwest North Dakokta Career & Technical Center in Minot, ND

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation donates $2,500 to I-CAR Education Foundation

I-CAR Education Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. announce third offering of student repair technician scholarships

March

Advantage Online: Chevrolet Cobalt Upper Tie Bar Kit Available

2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting online registration opens soon

I-CAR Education Foundation announces student scholarships

I-CAR adds Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview (HWD01) to its online training library!

Gold Class Professionals designated businesses earn 15 years

I-CAR recognizes new and long-term Gold Class businesses

Columbian body shop owner travels to the U.S. to take I-CAR training

Congratulations to Sterling Autobody Center locations who employ all Platinum Individual technicians

I-CAR training available at the Automotive Training Expo in SeaTac, WA, March 28 - 30

February

Advantage Online: Diagnosing A Bent Steering Knuckle Using Alignment Data

Newly Updated Online Training Program Available– Electronic Stability Control Systems Overview (ESCO1)

I-Car Continues Commitment To Canadian Operations

Electronic Delivery Of Monthly, Local I-Car Live And Qualification Test Schedules Available

Save The Date – 2008 I-Car International Annual Meeting: 7/24-7/26 – Scottsdale, Az

I-Car Fest Taking Place On March 29 In Forth Worth Texas

2/26/08

Advantage Online: Ford F-150 Service Frame Sections Available

I-CAR refocuses itself with volunteers and program instructors

Special thanks to 2008 I-CAR zone conference sponsors

How close is your business to achieving Gold Class? How close are you to Platinum? Find out today!

Save the date for the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting

Display your support of safety/training as a 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting event sponsor

I-CAR Fest taking place on March 29 in Forth Worth Texas

I-CAR Australia announces the appointment of new board members

January

Advantage Online: New Ford Corrosion Protection Recommendations

I-CAR celebrates 20 years of the I-CAR Advantage

Register today for an upcoming zone conference!

I-CAR Education Foundation thanks fiscal 2007 and 2008 contributors

Seven schools benefit from Allstate Insurance and Sterling Autobody contribution

Gold Class Professionals designated businesses earn 15 years

I-CAR recognizes new and long-term Gold Class businesses

Winter is here: pre-register to ensure you'll know about changes

Don't forget: you automatically earn the Platinum Individual designation once you have 10 I-CAR points

I-CAR Fest taking place on March 29 in Forth Worth Texas

Save the date: I-CAR International Annual Meeting in Scottsdale Arizona July 24 - 26