AASPMN Local News
AASPMN’s Day at the Capitol Highlights
The AASPMN Day at the Capitol on February 26 successfully advanced members’ interests with the introduction of bills in both the House and Senate, along with discussion of hearings this session. During the day, 16 shop leaders and AASPMN members met with 37 lawmakers in individual meetings that lasted 15 to 45 minutes.
The conversations brought light to key challenges with insurance company abuses in the collision industry. During this critical relationship building day, other topics such as the Junk Fees law were also discussed, and we are better positioned to have a strong voice as new issues arise.
Thank you to those who participated for volunteering your time on behalf of all members!
23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education Raises Over $13,000 for Student Scholarships
AASPMN held its 23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education, February 24-27, at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville. The event raised over $13,000 to support the Alliance’s Automotive Education Fund and will fund scholarships for automotive students enrolled in ASE-accredited auto service and collision repair programs in Minnesota’s technical colleges.
During the four nights of racing, 34 teams (170 racers) of auto service and collision repair shops, technical school students and industry suppliers took to the track in go-karts reaching speeds of up to 40-miles per hour. Many spectator fans were also on hand to cheer on their team.
Trophies were awarded to the first place and runner-up teams each night. They were:
Monday, February 24 (Student Night)
• 1st Place – Dunwoody Collision Repair
• Runner-Up – DCTC Auto Service
Tuesday, February 25
• 1st Place – Suburban Chevrolet
• Runner-Up – Eurotech Auto Repair, Team #4
Wednesday, February 26
• First Place – LaMettry’s Collision
• Runner-Up – Wenzel Auto Electric
Thursday, February 27
• 1st Place – Grandview Tire & Auto, Team #4
• Runner-Up – Grandview Tire & Auto, Team #5
In addition to the 34 race teams, the event was supported by:
• 3M
• Apple Ford White Bear Lake
• Auto Value/Benco Equipment
• Auto Works Automotive Service Center
• BASF
• CSN Collision – Minnesota
• LKQ – Minnesota
• Lube-Tech
• NCS/Single Source
• PPG Automotive Refinish
The Automotive Education Fund was established in 2002 to provide financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service industry. Since its inception, nearly $350,000 has been invested in student scholarships, Skills USA and automotive education programs throughout the state.
For more information, visit aaspmn.org or call the Alliance office at (612) 623-1110.
30th Annual AASPMN Golf Outing Announced
The 30th Annual AASPMN Golf Outing will be held Wednesday, June 18 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. All collision repair and auto service industry professionals and suppliers are invited to attend the event to enjoy a day of golfing and socializing with industry peers.
Play will begin at 12:30pm, followed by dinner and an awards presentation. The cost to participate is $120 per golfer or $480 per foursome. Golf holes are also available to sponsor for $350 each.
For additional information, see page 11 or visit the association’s website aaspmn.org. You may also email the Alliance office at aasp@aaspmn.org or call (612) 623-1110.
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