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Greetings!
It's the day after Earth Day as this issue of our newsletter is distributed. Rather than asking you what you did to observe the occasion yesterday, I'd like to know this - What are you doing TODAY to show your organization's concern for the environment?
Through our e-learning programs and compliance assistance services, CCAR strives to be a "TODAY" resource for you.
Regards,
DAREN FRISTOE
CCAR President & Chief Operating Officer
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 CCAR Promotes Environmental/Safety Awareness at National Automotive Technology Competition
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair congratulates all 29 teams that took part in the 2009
National Automotive Technology Competition, held April 14-15 in conjunction with
the New York International Auto Show and sponsored by the Greater New York Auto
Dealers Association. The top three finishers in the competition for high-school automotive students were:
First Place
Team Lexus
Greater Los Angeles New Car
Dealers Association
School: Agoura High School
Students: Matt Bezkrovny, Adam
Whelan
Instructor: John Andersen
Second Place
Team Mazda
Toronto Automotive Dealers Association
School: Northview Heights Secondary
School
Students: Kevin Birchall, Eric
Salb
Instructor: Norm Arding
Third Place
Team Toyota
North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
School: Watauga High School
Students: Jessica Lawrence, Daniel
Miller
Instructor: Larry Jones
For the fourth consecutive year, CCAR supervised the safety/environmental
workstation for the competitors on the event's opening day. Prior
to the competition, the students were given access to CCAR's S/P2 online e-learning
program to study and earn certificates of completion before
arriving in New York.
"The NATC this year was full of energetic,
intelligent young men and women who were extremely well prepared," says Rod
Enlow, CCAR Vice President, Industry Affairs. "The value of
the training and testing on these environmental and safety matters will help build a foundation of
best practices the students can follow throughout their careers."
CCAR's special thanks go to the following donors that generously
provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and related material for the S/P2
"Safety Kits" given to all students in this year's competition:
- 3M
- Lab Safety Supply
- SAS Safety Corp.
CCAR
also appreciates the assistance provided by the the local Department of Motor Vehicles staff by assisting in judging the workstation. Thanks to everyone for all the help and making this year's
competition a successful one!
Read more about NATC...
Below, Rod Enlow (third from right), CCAR Vice President, Industry Relations, is shown with Stephen Mercalado (far left) of the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association, and New York Department of Motor Vehicles staff members who assisted with the Safety/Environmental workstation during the 2009 National Automotive Technology Competition.
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State Spotlight: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection is an agency of Maine State
government with the charge to prevent, abate, and control pollution of the air,
land, and water.
The agency's Small Business Technical Assistance Program helps small businesses (less
than 100 employees) comply with environmental regulations and reduce pollution
and waste. The SBTAP provides simplified regulatory guidance documents, on-site
assessments, training seminars, and technical research. The services are
provided free of charge.
Among the resources available through the SBTAP is an online publication titled, "Your Automotive Business - An Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Checklist."
The Maine DEP's "Environmental Results Program" (ERP) is a voluntary program with the aim to help small businesses understand
current environmental requirements and help them come into compliance with the
law. It provides focused assistance through:
Compliance assistance
Self-certification
Performance measures
Click here to learn more about the completed Auto Body ERP conducted by the Maine DEP.
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NAOSH Week Posters Still Available
The 2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) Week takes place May 3-9 across the continent. CCAR, along with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Society of Safety
Engineers (ASSE) and more than 50 other OSHA Alliance and cooperative
program participants are supporting 2009 NAOSH Week events.
ASSE sponsored the 7th annual Kids "Safety-on-the-Job" poster contest based on the 2009 theme, "Safety Means Always Coming Home." The winning entries are reproduced on the poster, seen above.
A limited quantity of the 2009 NAOSH Week posters is available from the CCAR office. Call 1-888-476-5465 if you would like to receive one for your school or business.
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 A Reminder to Instructors
Attention, Automotive Instructors:
Are you working on your budget for the 2009-2010 school year?
Be sure to include your registration fee for S/P2. And if your school has a heavy-duty program, let us know if you would like to include the "S/P2 for Heavy-Duty Fleets" in your training package. To receive a quote or invoice for your budget submission, please contact the CCAR office at info@sp2.org or 1.888.772.3535, and we will get the information to you.
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S/P2 Monthly Meeting Topic:
Vehicle Maintenance
Courtesy of Zurich North America
Spring is in the air...it's time to check, fix and repair!
Winter is the hardest time of year for vehicles.
Freezing temperatures, icy roads and salt can take a toll on your
company vehicles. The engine, cooling system, battery, transmission,
exhaust system and tires experience a great deal of stress. Winter is
over and now is the time to take care of maintenance items that have
been put off until "later."
Proper vehicle maintenance means two things to your
business: MONEY and SAFETY! Vehicles have to be on the road to be
productive. Whether it's salesmen making calls, parts drivers
delivering product or over-the-road trucks on a delivery mission, if
they're broken down, you're not making money. Be proactive and avoid
unscheduled downtime.
Safety is always an important factor. According to
statistics from the National Safety Council, vehicle accidents are the
number one cause of workplace fatalities. Public image is also a
consideration. The last thing your business needs is a company vehicle
identified on the evening news as the cause of a multi-car accident or
fatality.
Read more...
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 CCAR Announces 2009-2010 Board
The Coordinating Committee
For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced the members of its Executive
Committee and Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2009-2010.
Executive Committee members are:
Chairman - Lin Peacock, National Automobile
Dealers Association
Vice Chairman - Charles E. Ayers, Midas
International Corporation
Secretary - Bill Mayer, Insurance Auto
Auctions, Inc.
Treasurer
- Bill Brown, Johnson County Community College
Also
serving on the Executive Committee is the organization's immediate past
chairman, Guy Bargnes, BASF Corporation, Automotive Refinishes.
New members of the CCAR Board are:
Mark
Algie, 3M Corporation
Teresa
Kostick, All Line CARSTAR
John
Nohe, JNA Advertising
Mark
Saxonberg, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
"With the addition of our new board
members, we expect CCAR to continue enhancing industry awareness of
environmental and safety issues, along with the training content and delivery
of these very important elements to the broad community of vehicle repair and
maintenance technicians," said Lin Peacock, NADA Senior Director, Insurance
Plans and Programs. "As CCAR enters its 15th year, I am proud of its
accomplishments and look forward to leading this distinguished board."
"CCAR is fortunate to have such an
extraordinary group of people serving on our board of directors, actively
providing leadership and insight as we focus on growth in 2009," said Daren
Fristoe, CCAR President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our board is comprised of
industry leaders from diverse backgrounds, each member with a commitment to
continuous improvement and exceptional customer service. We look forward to
working closely with our board over the coming year."
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