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Current Events/News: I-CAR Press Releases: 2000 Press Releases
May 5, 2000
I-CAR 2000 INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
(Rolling Meadows, IL) The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will host its International Annual Meeting July 27-30, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. The International Annual Meeting is an important Industry event recommended for Collision Industry professionals who are interested in the future of the Industry. The theme for this year's meeting is "Enhanced Delivery…An Outward Vision." The ultimate goal of I-CAR’s "Outward Vision" is that every person in the Collision Industry has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to ensure a safe and complete repair. Registration for the meeting is $350 US or $535 CDN, prior to July 16, 2000. After July 16, 2000, the on-site registration fee of $395 US or $580 CDN will apply. To obtain a registration form for the 2000 International Annual Meeting, please call I-CAR Customer Care at 800.422.7872 in the US, or 1-800-565-4227 in Canada, or download the form from the I-CAR web site at www.i-car.com. Updates to the meeting agenda and Technical Clinics will also be posted on the I-CAR web site. Highlights of the meeting include:
- Welcome Reception - The 2000 Welcome Reception will be held aboard the Enterprise 2000 yacht on Thursday, July 27. Join us for an evening of cruising Lake Ontario in elegant style, with a gourmet feast of hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and sweet table. There will even be a disc jockey for your dancing pleasure. This will truly be a memorable evening - plan now to attend!
- "An Open Forum with the OEM's" - This forum will provide an opportunity for meeting attendees to direct questions to several vehicle manufacturers’ representatives.
- Enhanced Delivery Programs - The latest Enhanced Delivery programs will be offered, including Fundamentals of Damage Analysis 2 & 3 and Air Conditioning 1.
- Technical Clinics - A variety of Technical Clinics will be offered, conducted by many Industry organizations. Each clinic will be one hour in length and will allow attendees the flexibility to attend the programs that best fit their schedule and individual training needs. This year, thirty-two Technical Clinics are being scheduled.
- Keynote Speaker - Brian O’Neill, President of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), will review current highway safety issues. A highway safety expert consulted frequently by both print and electronic media reporters, Mr. O’Neill appears on network news programs and CNN.
- Brian Powers Seminar "Program Your Mind for Success" - Brian Powers received his training through Mottin and Johnson Institute of Hypnosis. By teaching how the subconscious mind works, we can learn to program our minds for success and deal more effectively with others.
- Spouse Event - An outing to Hillebrand Estates Winery featuring a guided tour of the vineyard, structured tasting, and a gourmet lunch at the Hillebrand Vineyard Café. Enjoy shopping and the scenery in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Cost is $40.
- Awards Banquet and Recognition Luncheon - I-CAR’s extremely dedicated Volunteers, Instructors, and Course Development Committees will be recognized for their efforts at both the annual Awards Banquet and Recognition Luncheon.
Beyond business, Toronto offers a variety of attractions: Wineries, Ontario Science Centre, Molson Indy, Blue Jays games, and the CN Tower. During your stay, experience North America's largest and one of the world's premier cultural festivals - the Caribbean-Canadian Carnival festival. This 18-day event takes place July 21-August 7. Toronto is a perfect location to take the whole family for vacation!
I-CAR, founded in 1979, is an international, not-for-profit, training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.
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