January 2019 RPM Board Book

RPM Students join RPM Ambassador Lyn St. James and RPM Donors John and Lisa Weinberger as Lisa races her 1972 Toyota Celica, formerly raced by legendary race car driver Janet Guthrie, at the SVRA U.S. Vintage National Championship at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

BOARD BOOK January 17, 2019 Hyatt Gainey Ranch Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ...................................................................................................................... 3 FINANCIALS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 TREASURER’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................... 4 2018 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ............................................................................................ 5 2018 PRELIMINARY FINANCIALS ........................................................................................................... 6 2019 BUDGET ................................................................................................................................................ 10 2019 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 10 BUDGET ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 CASH FLOW ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................ 12 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 13 BOARD MEETING MINUTES .................................................................................................................. 14 BOARD & AMBASSADOR INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 24 BOARD NOMINEE – LEE GIANNONE .............................................................................................. 24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........................................................................................................................... 27 2019 PROPOSED RPM BOARD GOVERNANCE ............................................................................... 28 2019 RPM AMBASSADORS ........................................................................................................................ 29 2019 BOARD MEETINGS & GRANTS DELIBERATION COMMITTEE CALENDAR .......... 30 PRESIDENT’S REPORT............................................................................................................................... 31 2018 HIGHLIGHTS ....................................................................................................................................... 31 KEY ELEMENTS OF THE 2019 PLAN .................................................................................................. 32 2019 STRATEGIC PLAN ............................................................................................................................. 34 HOW WE TALK ABOUT RPM .................................................................................................................. 48 MENTORSHIP AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT ..................................................... 49 PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS FUNDING ..... 52 RPM’S FUNDING PHILOSOPHY & FUNDING FIT TABLE .......................................................... 54

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AWARDEE PROGRESS REPORTS .......................................................................................................... 59 GRANTS AT-A-GLANCE .............................................................................................................................. 64 MAPPING RPM .............................................................................................................................................. 64 AT-A-GLANCE 2018 GRANT AWARDEES .......................................................................................... 65 AT-A-GLANCE CYCLE ONE – 2019 GRANT APPLICATIONS ..................................................... 68 GRANT APPLICATION (SAMPLE) ......................................................................................................... 71 GRANT SUMMARIES .................................................................................................................................... 74 PRESENTED GRANT SUMMARIES ....................................................................................................... 74 REJECTED GRANT SUMMARIES........................................................................................................... 96 COLLATERAL MATERIALS.....................................................................................................................102 THANK-YOU CARD ..................................................................................................................................102 RPM RACK CARD .......................................................................................................................................103 UNDER THE HOOD – OUT OF THIS WORLD ...............................................................................105 OFF TO THE RACES WITH RPM – COTA, AUSTIN, TX ..............................................................109 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MECUM – DALLAS, TX VIP ........................................................111 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MECUM – CHICAGO, IL VIP......................................................113 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MECUM – KANSAS CITY, KS VIP ............................................115 UP CLOSE WITH RPM – SCOTTSDALE, AZ .....................................................................................117

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 17, 2019 Hyatt Gainey Ranch Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

Sonwai Room – First Floor

(Refreshments available beginning at 8:30am) 9am – 10:30am – Grants Deliberation Committee Meeting (separate agenda, 90 minutes) 10:30am – 12:30pmMT RPM Board Meeting (120 minutes) 12:30pm-1:00pmMT Executive Session (30 minutes) I.

America’s Automotive Trust Welcome and Remarks – David Madeira, Vice Chairman & Interim CEO (25 minutes) • Continuation of AAT’s Business Plan • By-Laws Update • Board Development

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Approval of September 6, 2018 Minutes – David Madeira

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Treasurer’s Report & Financial Update – Dan Beutler, Treasurer (20 minutes) • 2018 Preliminary Results – Dan Beutler • 2019 Operating Budget – Diane Fitzgerald

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President’s Report – Diane Fitzgerald (30 minutes) • 2019 Strategic Plan Highlights with 2018 Highlights

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Mentorship & Grants Administrator’s Report – Nick Ellis (20 minutes) • Proposed Guidelines for Funding Equipment, Tools, Materials • Funding Philosophy & Funding Fit Table

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Grants – Tabetha Hammer, Chairperson, Grants Deliberation Committee (20 minutes) • Funding Recommendations

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Closing Remarks – David Madeira (5 minutes)

VIII. Executive Session (30 minutes) Dial-In Details Dial in the toll-free access number: 866-906-9888 Enter the conference participant code: 9425305#

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FINANCIALS TREASURER’S REPORT

RPM Foundation Financial Notes January 17, 2019 2018 Preliminary Year End Results The financials presented are preliminary as final accruals and entries must be completed by the accounting staff. I would like to thank them for providing preliminary numbers for our review.

Statement of Financial Position/Balance Sheet •

Unrestricted cash is projected to be $313,411 as of the end of December. This is down from $445,355 as of December 31, 2017 as a result of the Board’s decision to invest in building the organization in 2018 by utilizing previous accumulations of net assets.

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Total Net Assets are projected at $808,585 as of December 31, 2018, an increase of $98,082 over 2017 as a result of several large multi-year pledges totaling $345,000.

Statement of Activities/Income Statement •

Net Income/Loss is projected at $179,274, almost $230,000 better than plan due to the multiyear pledges that get booked in full in the year of commitment.

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Revenue is projected at $865,892 inclusive of the multi-year pledges of $345,000. The pledges consist of a $300,000 pledge receivable over five years and a $45,000 pledge receivable over 3 years.

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Expenses are projected to be better than plan by $87,103 primarily due to reduced grants ($53K), lower payroll and benefit costs ($10K) and In-Kind expenses ($21k)

Summary • Two large multi-year pledges in the third and fourth quarters helped end the year on a positive note and provide funds for the future. It is critical that the fundraising momentum continue in order to achieve the growth the board discussed in January of 2018.

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2018 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Number of Grant Cycles Grants Received Grants Rejected/Presented Grants Awarded Grant $$ Awarded/Budget Total Students Impacted Students Impacted by Funding Internships/Apprenticeships Funded Schools/Institutions Impacted States Impacted Number of Career Paths Impacted with FT Jobs Number of Donors Staff Size Number of Ambassadors Number of Board Members Gross Revenue Non-Hagerty Revenue Growth % Reliance on Hagerty

2016 Actuals 3 56 24/32 27 $225,393/$250,000 973 583 8

2017 Actuals 3 82 48/34 28 $216,381/$250,000 856 506 12

2018 Plan 2 90 55/35 30 $250,000 950 600 50

2018 Preliminary 2 67 32/35 27 $196,335/$250,000 1,145 952 13

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15 35 N/A

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3,386 2 14 10 $578,113 39.4%

2,245 1.5 16 10 $604,146 42.1%

3,000 3 18 13 $723,511 32.6%

1,875 3 19 10 $865,917* 37%

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*Includes full amount of 3-year and 5-year pledges

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2018 PRELIMINARY FINANCIALS

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2019 BUDGET 2019 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Number of Grant Cycles Grants Received Grants Rejected/Presented Grants Awarded Grant $$ Awarded/Budget Total Students Impacted Students Impacted by Funding Internships/Apprenticeships Funded Schools/Institutions Impacted States Impacted Number of Career Paths Impacted with FT Jobs Number of Donors Staff Size Number of Ambassadors Number of Board Members Gross Revenue Non-Hagerty Revenue % Reliance on Hagerty

2016 Actuals 3 56 24/32 27 $225,393/$250,000 973 583

2017 Actuals 3 82 48/34 28 $216,381/$250,000 856 506

2018 Preliminary 2 67 32/35 27 $196,335/$250,000 1,145 952

2019 Plan 2+ 50 15/35 30 $220,000 1,200 975

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3,386 2 14 10 $578,113 39.4% 60.5%

2,245 1.5 16 10 $604,146 42% 57%

1,875 3 19 10 $865,917* 37% 62%

2,000 3 21 13 $695,020 49.6% 50%

*Includes full amount of 3- and 5-year pledges received in 2018

2019 KEY BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS • Revenue budgeted based on prior year’s actual trends excluding multi-year pledges • Expenses reflect elimination of $100,000 paid to ACM/AAT for affiliated services until the reorganization discussions are completed • Grant Expense reduced from $250,000 to $220,000 to align with prior years trends • Staff Wages, Benefits and Taxes reflect three full time staff • In-Kind Revenue and Expenses increased to reflect more aggressive asks for program costs

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BUDGET

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CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

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IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

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$2,500 $6,750 $4,000 $500 $250 Advertising $253,000 $3,200* $5,500 $18,000 $1,500 Graphic Design $15,000 Office Facility $27,655* Office Supplies $13,098* Off To The Races $15,750 Photography $1,200* Speaking Engagement $24,000 Technology $1,200* The Drive Home III $10,773* Travel $5,675* $3,900* $790 Up Close With RPM $17,250 Videography $4,000* TOTAL $435,451

Barrett-Jackson Auctions Mecum Auctions SVRA MiRPA Bonhams Hemmings Motor News Sports Car Market Classic & Sports Car magazine Vintage Racing Quarterly SHIFT JAM Graphics & Design Diane Fitzgerald & Burt Richmond Diane Fitzgerald & Burt Richmond SVRA – Sonoma Raceway, COTA; hospitality suites, food & beverage Gina Meyer, Strange Land Photography Lyn St. James, Celebrity Ambassador SiteCrafting, Inc. Jason & Kim Wenig, The Creative Workshop Ambassadors Bud McIntire, Patrick Barnes, Stacy Puckett Taylor Diane Fitzgerald, America Airlines tickets-from-miles Circuit of the Americas, Sonoma Raceway – golf carts Various food & beverages, JAM Graphics & Design Rich Christian, Sedgwick Productions

2019 IN-KIND PLAN Admission Tickets Advertising Graphic Design Office Facility Office Supplies Photography Print & Reproduction Research RPM Programs Speaking Engagements Technology Travel Up Close With RPM Videography TOTAL

2019 IN-KIND ACTUALS Admission Tickets $3,800 $200 Up Close With RPM $4,200 $TBD TOTAL $8,200

*These have been accounted for in RPM’s financial statements

$15,000 $280,500 $20,000 $30,000 $15,000 $1,500 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 $25,000 $2,000 $15,000 $20,000 $2,000 $461,000

Barrett-Jackson Auctions SuperPerformance Barby Barone – food, parking, staff Hedges Family Estate wine

RPM receives many non-cash gifts from donors supporting its mission and programming. Though RPM sees benefit from all in-kind contributions, only budget relieving in-kind contributions are included in RPM’s financial statements because they pass the test of RPM’s acceptance policy that these goods and services would be purchased if they were not donated.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES

RPM Foundation Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2018 Club Auto, LeMay America’s Car Museum – Tacoma, WA Meeting called to order at 3:15pm (EST), 2:15pm (CST), 1:15pm (MST), 12:15pm (PT) Board Attendees: Board via Phone: Staff via Phone: Unable to Attend: I.

Diane Fitzgerald, Keith Flickinger, Tabetha Hammer, David Madeira, Paul E. Miller, and T.G. Mittler Dan Beutler, Dawn Fisher, and Mike Stowe Linda Daro Nick Ellis, McKeel Hagerty and Jim Menneto

VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS (David Madeira) A. David Madeira, Vice-Chairman of AAT and interim CEO, welcomes all to the meeting.

B. David reviews the intention of the plan and suggests that there is a broader purpose to the Trust than just a museum. i.

Honor the past and celebrate the present through club programs. Provide the opportunity to encourage the climate of today and drive the future through RPM as a way to pass on the knowledge. ii.

The core mission of the Trust is service to others, promote a larger, expanded vision and raise funds for all the entities. iii.

Structure of the Trust is like a holding company having Corporations within it.

There would be a collaboration of planning within the entities to combine vision, share operational services, eliminate redundancy and save costs.

C. AAT currently charges RPM $100K per year for support services such as marketing, accounting, finance, technology and human resources. These services are provided so RPM may focus on its mission.

D. AAT has done well as a new entity, finishing the year in the black.

E. David states that the RPM President is a Vice-President of the Trust, although at this time, that is not reflected in the legal documents. A By-Law revision is needed.

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F. Diane is a member of the AAT Major Gift Development team. Prospects are assigned to a team member who takes responsibility for the prospect, as a Relationship Manager. The assignment ensures that we don’t duplicate efforts. We evaluate what the prospect is most likely to support.

G. The new office in Detroit has opened with Diane Flis-Schneider, formerly of the Concours d’Elegance of America. We are excited to have her as she is a real car girl. The Detroit office is headquartered with Quicken Loans on Woodward Avenue and will handle the Mideast area as well as Detroit. Quicken Loans helps to underwrite Diane (Flis-Schneider’s) salary and does not charge for office space.

H. We will have a better reach now with three offices – Tacoma, Chicago, Detroit – for major gift development through: i.

A planned giving system as a soft way to get people to give more. ii.

An updated website to show people how to give – or give more, both with a broad appeal and a specific appeal. iii.

Financial newsletter to go out three or four times a year to major gift donors.

I. David explains that revenue earned by any entity belongs to the entity that earned it. i.

Restricted gifts go 100% to the indicated entity. ii.

In time, an alternative to fees for services (RPM’s 100K to AAT) could be to charge around 10% for overhead. iii.

As the development program grows, we should have surplus. iv.

A Board policy will then decide how that money is shared. a. One suggestion is to distribute funds relative to the size of the entities budget.

J. There have been meetings with the AAT attorney to put RPM on an equal status with ACM through the By-Laws. This will provide the right balance of organizational independence and goals. i.

By-Law revisions and suggestions, which are underway now, will be brought to January meeting to have these changes happen. ii.

There should be an elective process so that the Chairman of the RPM Board is not the CEO of the Trust. iii.

We will be bringing the structure in line with the practice.

K. We need to reach out to constituents who are not necessarily car guys. We need to pick up people where their interest lies and then educate them.

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Sun Valley Winery is a partnership which is developing well.

Shell Oil wants to launch the Drive Home from Houston. a) Shell Oil would like to have an event from their Louisville location. b) The Drive Home will continue to make a mark for us. c) Tabetha states there will be lots of additional exposure from the Drive Home and asks if we can track those donations. David indicates we are unable to do so at this point but suggests someone might go along to record and begin to track that information. d) Shops along the way may become a host for interns or apprentices and may become donors themselves. As they learn more about RPM they may see the larger vision.

Open Road is presented out of the Trust and includes the museum and RPM, the Gala, newsletters, websites, and the Drive Home.

L. There was a Drive for America’s Car Museum appeal – we now need an endowment.

Board members and founders need to step-up so others will follow. David suggests a modest campaign beginning with a 3 to 5-year commitment. T.G. asks if AAT will manage this campaign. Paul states that initially the Finance Committee will manage but we may eventually have an Endowment Committee.

Diane states that AAT is a salesforce for the entities. Michael routinely brings a list of prospects to weekly AAT Development/RPM Meetings consisting of new and previous relationships. Wells Fargo and US Bank are two that wanted an educational outlet and liked RPM. A proposal was created for a grant request to Wells Fargo for $10K – we received $5K, which is great for a first time ask. We can show them proof of impact when we invite them to Up Close with RPM. M. David discusses next steps: i.

How to release the power of RPM. ii.

Working on By-Law revisions, important for the long term so RPM will be a partner the way it was envisioned. iii.

Board recruitment – number of new Board Members to Trust Board in 2019. iv.

CEO search is under way. v.

Capital campaign and development of fundraising. vi.

Partnership on the East Coast – in the future. vii.

In communication with Wade Kawaski on $2.75 million request. David thought it might be too big as a first request. Request is under consideration. Asked Wade to let us know if it interests him – how do we work together to take care of his interests as well as ours? viii. Tabetha suggests being actively involved with SEMA can benefit RPM – getting their suppliers involved who might give budgets for tooling each year for example.

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P. The search for Adam’s replacement has begun. T.G. asks if job description for CEO is the same as last time. David states not exactly – a search committee of 5 or 6 people including Diane and Paul has met to establish qualifications. Last time Diane was not part of the search. Candidate does not necessarily need not-for-profit experience; they could be a retired CEO. We are not restricting our thinking to museum or car world experience. Candidate should have skills of sales for major gift development. How do we get a network to feed names – example: ask Bill Warner to meet with search to recommend people he may know.

David has been leading the Board with being the Interim-CEO – half time. David does not want the position full time. He wants the Board to be responsible and be engaged.

CEO’s come and go – but the Board can lead.

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APPROVAL OF JUNE 7, 2018 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

ACTION ITEM Motion to approve the June 7, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes – Tabetha Hammer Seconded by Dawn Fisher All Approved. Motion Carried.

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TREASURER’S REPORT (Dan Beutler) A. Dan states that we have about $377,000 at the end of July. RPM has net assets of $462,000.

B. The next four months are critical for fundraising. We went into the year with a strong push to raise funds to operate at a giving level that can grow and support more schools and students and make a bigger difference in the marketplace.

C. Significant results are needed in the 4th Quarter. We need $300,000 to get to targeted budget. Board Members should pass along any contacts or ideas.

D. The attention to major gifts has been zero. A multi-year campaign is needed. Adam had not communicated with the Board or talked with the Finance Committee in the entire time he was CEO (6 months).

E. Dan states that the year-to-date reliance on Hagerty is 84%. We want to get that number down to 46% long term and eventually to 33% as we get more input and interest from others.

F. Dan states that there has been a revolving door of Development staff. How do we get stable and move forward as an organization? How do we move forward together?

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We are trying to create a large entity in the museum world that has not been done before.

Moving incrementally, which will have long term success. An angel investor would give us a year’s running room or more.

G. Dan states we need to hold off and not fund the tabled grants from June due to current revenue. All are in agreement.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Diane Fitzgerald) A. Diane discusses Key Performance Indicators. November of last year Dan had part of financial modeling up to July compared to four year actuals appear right on target or explained by aspects of Dan’s report. This year by Board approval, it was decided to have two grant cycles with the September Meeting to be a strategy meeting. There are two applicants in this Meeting’s Board Book because they were tabled in June to consider after review of fundraising in September.

B. 2018 Key Performance Indicators change on revenue side. Sixty-seven grant applications this year, 82 last year. We rejected 32 grant applications and awarded 27, totaling $196,000.

Total students impacted in 2018 was 952. We have four additional RPM programs before end-of-year where students will be impacted which have not been added to the total count yet.

C. RPM funded 13 internships and apprenticeships vs. 42 last year. The difference is due to the decline in enrollment and a need for more scholarships vs. internships. A scholarship gets the students there; the internship gets them actual experience and keeps them there.

D. Tabetha asks for discussion on what is important to RPM. Do we prefer to have a balance of money in internships and apprenticeships or scholarships? It is understood that scholarships are a recruiting tool for institutions. i.

Diane states that we work with the institution applicants and discuss carefully what they are submitting to follow their needs.

E. Diane shows a short video which accompanied the SEMA proposal. The new video has sound bites from other RPM videos plus new footage which includes interviewing shop owners, who are SEMA members, and their view on RPM. We want SEMA to see how their members are benefiting from RPM – not just the students. (Diane will send video to phone attendees via Dropbox). We are waiting on the status of proposal from SEMA.

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F. The great news to announce today is from the Mittler Family, which has approved the proposal for $300,000 over 5 years. We expect the first check for $60,000 next week. Diane put together a road map that will be successful and resonate with the Mittler Family. The pledge will fund The Full Steam Ahead Initiative. A portion of this funding is dedicated to research. There is a lack of industry research that is usable for us to give to schools to convince parents that this is a viable career path. The timing is perfect for a focus on the car community in Indiana. i.

Clint Sly has an established relationship with a professor at Auburn University in Alabama who is a car guy. He has permission from the school to conduct new research plus compile existing data. We will create a book called The Mittler Study. It’s especially great to share this news today, on T.G.’s first visit to LeMay – America’s Car Museum. ii.

RPM has deep relationships with schools in PA and AZ – helping to get those programs up and going. Diane is hoping to duplicate that model in northern Indiana, and have it become a model for other parts of the country.

G. Shops need experienced workers – not entry-level workers. What is RPM doing to fill that need? The “experience gap” must be addressed. Students must have internships during school, even if they don’t get school credit or pay. The more experience they can gather the better. i.

We can gauge student aptitude and track their education but have no influence on personality and actual skills. Diane shares the situation of Andrew Graham, who graduated Pennsylvania College of Technology in May. Andrew flew out to Arizona to meet with Debbie & Greg Nell at British Automotive Repairs for an interview. We coached Andrew and he was qualified for this dream job. He was hired, moved from Scranton, PA to Arizona and, with our help, found housing through the RPM Network. The job did not go well and he was let go after a month. We had a debriefing with Debbie & Greg and Andrew, separately. As a result of this situation, we developed suggested guidelines for interviewing by the shops. We also suggest a two-week working interview with a possible apprenticeship or internship for few months before hire. Andrew has been hired at a Ferrari shop in Arizona and is doing well.

H. Diane presented the options on how to approach the Grants Deliberation Committee which has been recommended at the last two Board Meetings. She would like to have the committee functional for the next grant cycle. i.

The Grant Deliberations Committee will recommend, reject and amend for presentation to the Board at the Board Meeting by the Grants Administrator. ii.

The Committee may have 5 seats, per RPM’s By-Laws. iii.

Tabetha, Dawn, Mike, T.G. and Keith would make this a good committee.

There is discussion, and everyone agrees.

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ACTION ITEM Motion to approve the Grants Deliberation Committee of Tabetha, Dawn, Mike, T.G. and Keith – T.G. Mittler Seconded by – Keith Flickinger All approved. Motion Carried. iv.

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Logistics of when the Grants Deliberation Committee will meet are offered. a. Option 1: Meet several weeks prior to Board Meeting, virtually b. Option 2: Meet 2 to 3 hours (or day) before Board Meeting It is felt that there should be advance time to review the applicants if the Committee meets the morning of the Board Meeting. It is decided to go with Option 2 by a consensus agreement.

Committee decisions would be recorded and embedded as part of the Board Meeting Minutes.

I. Diane discusses the Funding Philosophy and process, per the Board Book. The boxed area is updated as of the June 7th Board Meeting. This update will become part of the Board Manual which has not been updated since 2014, and will be part of the new Board Manual to be presented at the January Meeting.

J. Diane indicates that Funding Fit guidelines will be in the new Board Manual, addressing issues Paul brought up in June. Guidelines to provide for equipment, tools and materials as well equipment donations will have a place holder and discussion for January.

ACTION ITEM Motion to approve the RPM Funding Philosophy – Tabetha Hammer Seconded by – David Madeira All approved. Motion Carried.

K. Diane presents the RPM Apprenticeship Program. One reason for two grant cycles each year – versus the traditional three grant cycles – is we would replace the third grant cycle with the Apprentice Program vetting cycle. a. This is the right time to roll out this program because we could not accomplish it until Diane had a third full-time employee at RPM. b. Due to an extensive and thorough thought process, RPM knows how to make it work and work well the first time.

L. There will be six shops selected for the Apprenticeship Program. This could be called the Inaugural or Pilot Program. Keith and Diane met in June to discuss who those shops might be. Additional shops will be chosen as back-up in case some might not be able to participate. We would take the Program to market by announcing to graduating students, graduates and schools everywhere that there are opportunities available for June 2019. We

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are hoping for about 30 students who would compete for these spots. Our first outreach will be to the shops.

The application deadline will be in March. There would be a vetting process like the grant applications. We would then present three candidates per shop. The shop would then interview, have a face-to-face, three-day working interview and then a full-year apprenticeship. Students would be paid by the shop. In part, we shaped the program as a 12-month program due to the ease of housing for that duration. There would be an employment agreement between the Apprentice and the shop and terms of acceptance between the Apprentice and RPM. Students who did not get picked would be directed to the opportunities in our network. We would not have any other input into their search. i.

A four-stage process includes 1) shop selections, 2) student selections, 3) facilitation of the apprenticeships and shop relationships, and 4) evaluation.

The marketplace is not getting the qualified students it needs, even after years of schooling.

David suggests that these shops could be advisors also. We could then go back to schools and let them know what is needed, according to the shops. Diane indicates we put together this information which would be real-time research.

It is discussed if there should be a general Steering Committee to advise us on our educational direction. Perhaps an Educational Advisory Committee instead. Diane would welcome a committee’s thought leadership, so these students can benefit in the marketplace.

Selection process for the Apprenticeship Program has two options. i.

Option 1: Diane, Nick and Linda review, interview and vet the three finalists per shop – this option would mirror our grant process. We would review and present the Apprentice applicants to the Board. ii.

Option 2: An Apprenticeship Selection Committee could be formed, without needing approval of Board, and select the finalists.

T.G. thinks it is more homogenous – and appropriate to have staff handle the vetting process. Diane indicates it is what we already do for grant deliberations. It is suggested that the applicant might include a video as part of application. Diane indicates that the procedure can be refined after our first time around.

Option 1 is chosen by all. RPM staff will make the student selections.

Discussion regarding options for gap-funding and the Apprenticeship Program takes place.

Should 1) students automatically receive gap-funding or 2) should they apply after they know where they will be if they are chosen for the Apprenticeship Program?

Diane recommends Option 2 – Gap-funding should be need-based. All are in agreement.

There is a concern in that our grant cycle timing does not match up to the gap-funding timing. T.G. suggests we could perhaps allocate a fund for the Apprenticeship Program for gap-funding for the students. Mike also suggests that in today’s market, if a shop finds

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someone they like, they will need to bring them along quickly and financially or they will lose them.

Dan suggests changing wording to paying a market wage for an entry level position. Being paid to learn, instead of “below market wage” as noted in the Apprenticeship Program document.

How does the employment contract work? If it is an actual contract and the relationship between the shop and the Apprentice does not work out, who is responsible for what; what are the terns of acceptance? Diane states that the contract would be for the relationship between the student and RPM not an actual employment contract.

M. Diane announces that RPM is in the process of conceptualizing Master Classes. These classes would be short-term, maybe on weekends and probably for a period of weeks.

Perhaps they would receive an expert Master Craftsmen certification for the skill upon completion. We will continue discussing this at the January Meeting.

N. Tabetha asks how the Board can help support RPM – what are the three main priorities?

Diane states that there are lots of programs coming up – Drew’s final career spacewalk, Off to the Races with RPM – COTA and the Mecum VIP experience. Diane is excited to begin the Apprenticeship Program.

Diane is totally focused on fundraising. Diane has been meeting weekly with Michael Clark for the last 18 months and appreciates the results. With two people working for RPM since June, she can focus on fundraising. Diane states that she always has about $700,000 in “asks” out there.

O. RPM is working on updating the Board Manual, to be presented at the January Meeting.

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GRANTS – (Nick Ellis, Mentorship & Grants Administrator) Tabled grant discussions were rejected during the Treasurer’s Report. At this time, there are no Grant discussions.

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CLOSING REMARKS – (David Madeira) David thanks Diane and states it was a great session with all good work going on.

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Executive Session David proposes to skip the executive session unless someone has an issue. All agree to skip the session.

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BOARD & AMBASSADOR INFORMATION BOARD NOMINEE – LEE GIANNONE

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2019 PROPOSED RPM BOARD GOVERNANCE I.

Officers A. B. C. D.

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Interim Chairman David Madeira Vice Chair T.G. Mittler Treasurer Dan Beutler Secretary Mike Stowe

Board Classes A. Members by Position 1. Diane Fitzgerald, President & Chief Executive Officer of RPM 2. McKeel Hagerty, Chairman of Hagerty 3. David Madeira, Interim CEO of America’s Automotive Trust B. Class of 2019 1. Tabetha Hammer 2. Jim Menneto 3. Dan Beutler C. Class of 2020 1. Keith Flickinger 2. T.G. Mittler 3. David Madeira 4. McKeel Hagerty D. Proposed Class of 2021 1. Dawn Fisher 2. Paul E. Miller 3. Mike Stowe

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2019 RPM AMBASSADORS

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2019 BOARD MEETINGS & GRANTS DELIBERATION COMMITTEE (GDC) CALENDAR January

RPM Board Meeting & Grant Application Deliberations (Friday, December 7, 2018 Grant Application Deadline)

June

RPM Board Meeting & Grant Application Deliberations (Friday, April 19, 2019 Grant Application Deadline)

September

RPM Board Meeting (No Grant Application Deliberations)

Scottsdale, AZ (Hyatt Gainey Ranch Resort)

Thursday January 17, 2019

9-10:30amMT - GDC 10:30am-12pm – Full 12:30pm-1:00pm Executive Session

Detroit, MI (Greektown Casino)

Thursday June 6, 2019

12-2:30pmET – GDC 2:30-4:00pmET - Full 4-4:30pmET Executive Session

Tacoma, WA

Thursday September 5, 2019

1-3:30pmPT 3:30-4pmPT Executive Session

2019 will have 3 Board Meetings but 2 grant cycles – December/January (Scottsdale, AZ) and April/June (Detroit, MI).

The September Meeting will be a closed meeting and focused on strategic planning, implementation and financial modeling.

2020 BOARD MEETINGS & GRANTS DELIBERATION COMMITTEE (GDC) CALENDAR January

RPM Board Meeting & Grant Application Deliberations (Friday, December 6, 2019 Grant Application Deadline)

June

RPM Board Meeting & Grant Application Deliberations (Friday, April 17, 2020 Grant Application Deadline)

September

RPM Board Meeting (No Grant Application Deliberations)

Scottsdale, AZ (Hyatt Gainey Ranch Resort)

Thursday January 16, 2020

9-10:30amMT - GDC 10:30am-12pm – Full 12:30pm-1:00pm Executive Session

Detroit, MI (Greektown Casino)

Thursday June 4, 2020

12-2:30pmET – GDC; 2:30-4:00pmET - Full 4-4:30pmET Executive Session

Tacoma, WA

Thursday September 3, 2020

1-3:30pmPT 3:30-4pmPT Executive Session

2020 will have 3 Board Meetings but 2 grant cycles – December/January (Scottsdale, AZ) and April/June (Detroit, MI).

The September Meeting will be a closed meeting and focused on strategic planning, implementation and financial modeling.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

2018 HIGHLIGHTS 1,145 Our funding impacted more students than ever before and exceeded plan by almost 200 young people $300,000 The Mittler Family made a 5-year commitment to RPM and our winning formula 4 Using RPM’s Career Services, four RPM graduating students were hired as full time employees at shops in other states 35 Almost doubled the number of States where we fund programs, projects, scholarships – up from 19 3 Full time RPM employees beginning in June, all based in Chicago $431,451 Total in-kind, but broke records with budget-relieving in-kind contributions of $90,700 4 Launched the 2019 Apprenticeship Program with four confirmed, blue chip shops (working on 2 more) 2,000 Hours one apprentice will work during their time in RPM’s Apprenticeship Program, 2019-2020 90,000 Miles traveled by RPM staff and ambassadors, frugally and piggybacking 19 Total number of volunteer ambassadors – added 3 who fit the profile of our targeted next generation, all in their 30s 1 Astronaut, RPM Ambassador Drew Feustel was at the International Space Station for 6-months and we leveraged that at NASA (Houston, TX), the Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX), and in our marketing initiatives 4 RPM videos were produced, including a 4-minute “mentor message” from Drew Feustel from space $75,000 Donations to RPM in 2018 attributed to Lyn St. James, celebrity ambassador 15 Number of corporations who supported RPM, including Hagerty, SVRA, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum 1,000,000 Number of hours the staff and ambassadors put into their work for the RPM Foundation

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KEY ELEMENTS OF THE 2019 PLAN Many of RPM Foundation’s past key initiatives have evolved into “basic essentials” for the students and schools we serve. As we refine our turnkey services and programs, 2019 will be a year to address head-on an “experience gap” that won’t go away without taking action.

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FUNDRAISING It is important that we secure RPM’s financial future with pledges and expand the Board, with a Board “Champion” to collaborate with RPM’s President on fundraising initiatives. Anyone can donate directly to any of the institutions RPM supports. Everything RPM does tries to distinguish itself from other heritage organizations. Students continue to be our greatest fundraising tool, which make our complimentary, sponsored programs – generally only 56/year – excellent, low-cost fundraising initiatives. Leveraging the locations of some of those programs with Up Close With RPM fundraising receptions, funded by hosts, enable RPM to show local support while having a national profile. These receptions are turnkey now, so our attention in 2019 can be to cultivate corporations for their philanthropy and sponsorship. Our car club strategy has opened doors to discussions about powerful ways to have legacies. Corporations and clubs want something in return for their financial support. Collectors donating to RPM want us to continue the good work we are doing, but only make up 6% of our donor base. Other revenue sources to tackle are corporate matching donations, renewed commitment requests and mass appeals.

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SIGNIFICANT IMPACT We have lost two generations to the four-year college degree approach to post-secondary education. The problems that have arisen in the Collector Car Industry due to this are numerous, and RPM is at the center of creating and implementing solutions that impact the educational pipeline and the educated, entry-level graduate who doesn’t have much or any experience. In 2019, we are focusing on correcting that “experience gap” with The Apprenticeship Program, RPM’s earn-as-you-learn program that RPM created and facilitates, rolling out in June at six locations around the United States. With partial funding from the Mittler Family Foundation, we are also taking the lead on researching the educational pipeline and the jobs available in automotive, motorcycle and marine restoration & preservation, by compiling existing industry data and combining it with original research – exploring long-held assumptions about wages, work and sustainability. As the number of people associated with RPM expands and our relationships strengthen, managing our growing network with laser precision is paramount, for all constituents – students, schools, shops, collectors, donors, corporations. Job opportunities for RPM “students” will continue to present themselves and we will engage in a “student mentoring” process. Finding students with “heritage in their hearts” – with the support of above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty teaches, continues to be key to our success.

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GRANTS AWARDED & YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED Students benefit from RPM’s funding but also RPM’s hosting complimentary programs. RPM will continue to offer a limited number of complimentary, sponsored programs around the United States that connect the RPM Network with collectors in the places they use their vehicles. Identifying and recruiting more “funding fit” institutions to submit applications will enable us to grow the number of restoration students in our network. Right now, the institutions we are funding are producing only about 50 new graduates/year while we estimate hundreds of job openings each year as shop workers retire. Again, in 2019 we will have two grant cycles. We expect to impact 1,145 students this year, compared with 410 in 2015.

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GEOGRAPHY Travel is essential to the “presence” of RPM and our existence as a national institution and national network. Travel is critical for making site visits and search visits to grant applicants and awardees or car events located around the United States. Leveraging that travel to connect with other key constituents of RPM – schools, students, shops, collectors, industry and donors – enables us to cultivate all relationships for long term, mutual benefits. Our annual average distance traveled is about 90,000 miles, of which about 12% is donated by RPM Ambassadors.

With an eye on keeping costs down, almost all travel includes modestly priced hotels, sharing rooms with colleagues, using miles to buy flights, shared ground transportation and the like. Key areas to focus on in 2019 include Virginia and Southern California, while we continue to offer support in our “hot spot” States.

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2019 STRATEGIC PLAN

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2019 PRIORITIES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES and TACTICS OVERVIEW With our amazing growth in the national reach of the RPM Foundation, we are becoming known as the “tip of the spear” of this educational movement focusing on hands-on training and differentiating ourselves from other heritage organizations as we focus on not only the past, but the future. At a critical time in the evolution of the automobile and the automotive services workforce, RPM stands as a thought-leader in studying and promoting the need for adequate training, recruiting and placing of the highly-specialized artisans and craftsmen that will carry forward our American heritage.

We have a lot to be proud of, as experienced when viewing this WHAT IT TAKES video about RPM: RPM: What it Takes (2:14 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fql11lrjzx4

Thank you to the RPM Board of Directors and your families for your wonderful support of the RPM Foundation over the years – not just financially but in your commitment of time to RPM’s mission and vision, and for your guidance and advocacy as we search for the next generation of students with “heritage in their hearts”. Special thanks go to T.G. Mittler, his family and The Mittler Family Foundation for their $300,000 pledge, a 5-year commitment to the good work we’re doing. Thank you also to the 16 RPM Ambassadors and their families for their contributions of time, travel and access to key constituents around the United States. Without this dedicated volunteer corps, RPM would not enjoy to prominence we have achieved and relationships we have forged in four short years, as illustrated on our RPM At-A-Glance Map in the GRANTS section of this Board Book. Finally, we have been lucky in our strategy to curb costs by aligning with industry partners who support RPM with in-kind donations, covering some of the real costs of budgeted items enabling us to operate on plan. In 2018, we received $431,451 in in-kind donations, of which $281,200 was for advertising in some of the industry’s premier publications. A complete listing of in-kind donations can be found in the FINANCIALS section of this Board Book.

While we have not met some of our financial goals, largely due to the turnover in the Development Department at America’s Automotive Trust and America’s Car Museum, we have made remarkable progress in the evolution, awareness and promotion of RPM while managing funds frugally but not sacrificing benefits or impact to automotive, motorcycle and marine students. The Key Performance Indicators table in the FINANCIALS section of this Board Book show favorable trends in almost every aspect of our work over the past three years, which we divide as 84% program/program-related expenses + 9% fundraising + 7% management. Of the 84% program work we do, 85% of our time is direct work with schools, students and shops + 15% is developing and implementing – making the

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magic happen. We are efficient and effective and are careful and thoughtful about how we spend time and money – all to the benefit of the students.

Our 2019 budget continues to be modest, with 3 full time staff operating out of RPM Chicago – office costs covered by our in-kind donation, totaling $40,755 for facility and office supplies. The RPM strategic plan for this year shrinks the budget to reflect historic fundraising trends. As a reminder, in 2018 we had a planned budget expansion for the Mentorship & Grants Administrators role, which was filled in late April. Having this key role filled enables RPM to finally launch a program in 2019 that has been discussed, conceptualized and piloted since 2014 – The Apprenticeship Program, which RPM created and will facilitate.

With a strong evaluation component, these 12-month earn-as-you-learn apprenticeships get 6 educated, entry-level students into premier shops, with mentorship mindsets, as the next educational step after graduation, filling some of the “experience gap” so prevalent in a marketplace where shop owners need workers with 5+ years’ experience. It has been often mentioned by some key shop owners that restoration students can learn more about restoration in a shop than through a school’s curriculum.

RPM believes deeply in the importance and value of education at schools and through programs but we also recognize the cultural shifts in the past 50 years that mostly eliminated hands-on working experiences and caused two generations to skip over working in the trades. RPM attempts to replace some of the “lost hours” of work experience with The Apprenticeship Program.

BACKGROUND The collector car hobby gave birth to an industry, which we call the Collector Car Industry. It is a luxury industry, like jewelry, wine & spirits and cigars. We cite 1970 as the beginning of the automotive and motorcycle restoration industries supporting the hobby. The RPM Foundation is doing everything it can to support restoration and presentation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle and marine craftsmen and artisans. As the educational arm of America’s Automotive Trust, the services, resources and grants provided by RPM attempt to safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry.

We acknowledge that there are five post-secondary schools offering 2-year and 4-year restoration degrees and certificate programs in the United States. We estimate that these schools graduate about 50 students/year, with enrollment at about 250. Students enrolled in these programs are not only being trained, but they are being educated. Of the 300 restoration shops we “watch”, almost all need to fill open positions; the shop owners have a preference for experienced versus entry-level employees. We estimate that there is a perpetual need to fill 200 openings at any given time. While these are largely assumptions based on information we collect from the shops, schools, when available, and alumni, we feel that they are a reasonable basis for understanding this niche marketplace and industry.

RPM’s social value proposition is trying to crack the code of the cultural bias against the trades while sustaining hands-on training for young adults – insisting that not everyone needs four years of college, (although that is certainly an option), and school debt. RPM is at the intersection of students, schools and shops – and engages collectors, clubs and corporations in an organized network of future and current workers, small business owners and collector customers. Since 2015, we have traveled 360,000 miles across the United States and parts of Canada looking for the next generation of craftsmen and artisans who will be stewards of our heritage and collectors and corporations to support our efforts.

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FUNDRAISING & ENGAGEMENT The three key priorities for RPM in 2019 are: 1) Fundraising, 2) Fundraising, 3) Fundraising. In much of our fundraising efforts, students are key, low cost is key and local is key. Remembering that the average RPM selling cycle is about 18-months, from introduction to giving, is key.

RPM believes that the main source of funding RPM is the individual collector, with various reasons to donate to a cause – confident about their investment because of good performance and results, trust in the organization’s leadership and management, serving the community or paying back. While students benefit tremendously from our complimentary programs, these programs were also designed to establish strong ties with collectors and they are used as fundraising initiatives. All of RPM’s complimentary programs include face-to-face contact with collectors. In addition to the students, shop owners, collection managers and instructors are key resources for RPM, acting informally as RPM ambassadors, spreading the word enthusiastically and connecting us with collectors who become donors.

The RPM Foundation has enjoyed rapid success – especially programmatically, over the past four years and is faced with resulting demands that can only be managed effectively with adequate staffing and a growing volunteer corps. Staff continues at 3 employees (3 FT Chicago) + 19 ambassadors + 11 Board Members. The deep commitment of RPM’s celebrity ambassador and volunteer ambassadors plus a passionate staff enable RPM to travel extensively for site-and-search visits, leveraging other events and programs which enable us to keep costs down. This kind of travel – and our regular “touches” and engagement via telephone, email and postal mail – also enables RPM to maintain and cultivate the RPM Network comprised of schools, students, shops, clubs, collectors and corporations – and a hub of connections and opportunities.

Students are our greatest tool for fundraising. In 2014, RPM did not have direct access to students through the schools they attended due to privacy laws and school policies. We created complimentary programs like Shop Hops which required student registration in order to participate, giving us their names, emails and cell numbers. Today, we have over 500 RPM students – which is what we call them even though we don’t have a school! – that are part of the RPM Network around the United States.

For 2019, special attention will be given to securing multi-year pledges, maximally 5-years, from individual collectors. Pledges help secure the financial future of any organization, as we all know. We have an active working list of key major donor prospects who know RPM and our good work, and are ready to give. We know that tackling fundraising in small teams works well in closing “an ask”, especially at the point of giving readiness. Even while we wait for AAT staff to fill vacant CEO and Development roles, we are seizing opportunities today to build our reserves by using our considerable network and shining a light on our many accomplishments in the field. Ensuring that our donors experience high-quality interactions to foster long-term engagement and investment is critical. With the greater sophistication of donors as informed philanthropists and their increased scrutiny about the outcomes of what they are funding, having an up-front understanding of how and when they will be given progress reports, especially when there is a major organizational change of some kind, is also a significant part of the donor/RPM relationship that we cultivate.

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DONORS SPOTLIGHT Since 2014, SVRA and Tony Parella have generously supported RPM Foundation, thanks to the efforts of Lyn St. James. SVRA has contributed to RPM about $15,000/year in in-kind donations – track admission, hospitality suite costs, food & beverages, program book advertising – and has promoted RPM’s presence at SVRA events which has stimulated donations from SVRA members, including Travis Engen, who has renewed his annual giving of $15,000/year in unrestricted cash.

Of the ways collectors use their collector cars, vintage racing is probably the most expensive to sustain. One must have passion and wealth to be an amateur vintage racer. Among the vintage racers, there is a constant awareness of the serious problem facing race teams – the lack of skilled and knowledgeable workers in the marketplace.

Vintage racers and their shops have been very supportive of RPM Foundation. Those who have not given to RPM yet will have several chances to do so in 2019! With SVRA, we have expanded our funding base, geographic base and career pathways options.

THE EXPERIENCE GAP & RPM’S OFFERINGS Studying RPM’s notion of the automotive restoration educational pipeline-to-shop-readiness reminded us that hundreds of hours of under-the-hood learning gained informally in garages across the United States in the 1940s-1950s-1960s are forever lost – our conservative estimate is as much as 1,800 hours, or 45 full time weeks of experience, making it urgently important to understand real hours spent studying restoration versus working on restorations and the impact of that on shopreadiness. There is a culture clash between shop owners and young people entering the restoration market. The expectations for shop-readiness by shop owners and the often-perceived lack of preparedness of students cause RPM to continue looking for impactful additions/ alternatives for educational programs, such as “junior year abroad”-style in-shop, credit-earning internships.

Restoration work is, and always will be, a cross-generational, cross-cultural environment and RPM contributes to the national conversation about working together.

We've had great successes from coast-to-coast, including hosting impactful Summit Meetings, Shop Hops, Behind the Scenes at the Auction, Off To The Races with RPM, hundreds of students-teachersparents to Concours and awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants – funding restoration programs and equipment, scholarships, gap-funding, internships and apprenticeships. In addition, we have been building communities of collectors-clubs-shops-schools-students in automotive hot spots – and some warm spots – while stimulating the educational pipeline to include restoration & preservation at the high school level, where education is still free! Our formula for success is simple – find the aboveand-beyond-the-call-of-duty-teachers and reach out to them with opportunities for their students. That simple formula includes connecting the dots, like we did with East Syracuse Minoa High School who we read about in a Hemmings article in May. That story inspired us to start a conversation with the instructor, which lead to student outreach with a complimentary program, a site visit, and suggested funding opportunities through the instructor’s network!

With strong ties to high schools around the country, RPM becomes an informal recruiter for postsecondary schools offering automotive restoration technology programs, like McPherson College, Pennsylvania College of Technology and The Academy of Art University, or a classic car culture, like Alfred State College. RPM watches and tracks about 90 high schools and post-secondary schools with automotive programs, car clubs and car shows. To date, we are aware of five schools developing restoration curriculum, some using our curriculum sampler as a guide – Truman College (IL) among them.

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Career Services are becoming a vital part of RPM’s mentoring, offered to any student with heritage in their heart and an interest in restoration & preservation as a career path., not just the students of grant awardees, although they are our priority. While we have offered these services previously and informally, a big demand in 2017 caused us to organize and formalize them with a name and definition.

Career Services are offered to vetted students pursuing paid internships and apprenticeships and graduates pursuing full-time, entry-level employment at restoration shops. Among other things, we work one-on-one with students, coaching them about their resumes, letters-of-introduction, car guy stories and portfolios and conducting mock interviews, picking up where the schools leave off.

Additionally, students are coached about how to pursue and get work experiences that help “replace those hours” and add to their skill-knowledge-experience base. As trusted allies, we will mentor these students through graduation and into their careers. A volunteer corps will be the workforce supporting these services. Already some of RPM’s ambassadors have expressed interest in becoming part of the corps, with training and orientation expected in early 2018.

DONORS SPOTLIGHT Lisa & John Weinberger own a large car dealership network, including exotics, in the Chicagoland area. They are also vintage racers and race under the SVRA banner, traveling around the US to participate in the various SVRA events. Lisa owns and races Janet Guthrie’s 1972 Toyota Celica GT. Lisa & John own property in Naperville, IL and Austin, TX, close to The Circuit of the Americas (COTA). My husband, Burt Richmond, used to race with them in the 1980s and he connected us. Since 2015, the Weinbergers have donated $25,000 to RPM and have caused another $7,500 to be donated by dealership associations and friends in the industry.

They are hands-on donors and connect RPM with students, schools and programs that they discover alongthe-way!

They have mentored RPM students as interns at their dealerships – students who got hired by Seven to prepare cars for sale at Gooding Auctions at Amelia Island, Arizona Concours and Pebble Beach. Our Off To The Races with RPM – COTA featured a stop at their paddock address, where Lisa & John wowed the 35 students with inspirational stories, especially appreciated by the three girls who were part of our group.

Meet Lisa & John right now by looking at the photo on the covers of this Board Book, taken at their paddock address at COTA.

The mirror image of Career Services is “recruiting services” for shops, which is already happening informally in Arizona, Illinois and Pennsylvania. RPM does not place students in shops but connects the shops with a number of students and it is up to both parties to work through the interview-hiring process to determine “fit.” RPM coaches shop owners about their communication tools, like company profiles and job descriptions, and reminds them about the mentorship role they play for restoration students with limited experience, either as interns, apprentices or entry-level workers.

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Showing (Concours, car shows and similar events) Racing (On-track, wheel-to-wheel and solo competition) Touring (Road and endurance tours such as Copper State 1000 or Peking-to-Paris) Buying & Selling (Auctions, boutique dealerships, appraisals) 2019 Strategic Plan

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RPM’s Complimentary Programs & Services include: SHOP HOPS get restoration students – who have “heritage in their hearts” – to shops, meeting the owners and shop teams. They bring their resumes, letters, portfolios and business cards to leave with the shop managers. They dress as if they were meeting their future employer. The projects they see include full restorations, racing car performance and repairs, touring prepping and getting cars and motorcycles ready for show or sale.

SHOWING The Concours Experience which gets students to the car show circuit, what we call the “Olympics of the Collector Car Industry”.

RACING Off To The Races with RPM are designed to show RPM students and instructors how vintage car owners use their cars and motorcycles racing – at the track, in the paddocks, garages and pits with a crew.

TOURING Coming in 2019 with a collaboration with the Copper State 1000.

BUYING & SELLING Behind the Scenes at The Auctions gets the students to the auction previews and sales with tours of behind-the-scenes guided by auction company staff.

CAREER SERVICES Mentoring restoration students seeking paid internships, apprenticeships or employment with resume and letter review, mock interviews, dressing for success, sources for business cards, etc.

NOTE: Each year RPM hosts a limited number of programs in different locations around the United States, generally 5-7. Requests for Career Services are priorities for us, and usually peak after a program.

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2019 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 1. Fundraising & Engagement: Invest in RPM’s vision and accomplishments 2. Education & Industry: Make the conversation about the “experience gap” central to RPM’s message about removing any roadblocks to career pathways and replacing the “lost hours” 3. Grants: Continue cultivating grant awardees and search for/recruit appropriate first-time “funding fit 4-5” institutions as new grant applicants 4. Marketing & Communications: Make stories and tell them in as many media outlets as possible, be sought after as a content creator and thought leader – telling a good story, providing useful information, spotlighting RPM’s Network and constituents and shaping local “car cultures” 5. Programs, Events & Meetings: Continue to blend RPM’s programs with fundraising initiatives, always connecting students with donors; weave the future of vehicles into discussions about the collector car industry 6. Administrative: In all disciplines of the organization, get systematic and habitual with data, processes, lists, databases, reporting and record-keeping 7. 2019 Industry Concentration: Continued from 2017 – Hot Rods and Custom Builds, with a strong and continuing focus on the classics: Collector Cars-Motorcycles-Boats, Historic Racing and Performance 2019 GOALS & OBJECTIVES 1. Fundraising & Engagement: Update 5-year financial modeling with financial plan; stimulate individual collectors/donors to support AAT and RPM meaningfully; utilize team approach to asking; build the case for RPM’s being the charity beneficiary of car events around the United States; fill vacant Board seats; continue hosting Up Close With RPM receptions for major donors, to report impact and seek input 2. Education & Industry: Develop an RPM research function with The Mittler Study; determine how many restoration shops there are, the work they do and how many jobs need filling; find solutions to short-term housing issues for interns and apprentices; research the Collector Car Industry and track “market movement”; continue to develop a relationship with the Department of Labor.

3. Grants: Continue mentoring grant applicants; focus on recruiting strong first-time grant candidates; touch/impact 1,000+ students; look at talent vs. need as new part of funding criteria; begin submitting our own RPM grants/proposals for funding support to family and corporate foundations 4. Marketing & Communications: Continue to build a portfolio of great stories about RPM, its students and constituents; keep current with all website content; be a program bookpresence at all the significant car/motorcycle events; attract celebrities to be RPM spokespeople; celebrate excellence with proclamations; explore PSAs 5. Programs, Events & Meetings: Continue mentoring students; launch RPM’s Apprenticeship Program with six Top Shops; continue developing and implementing the Mittler Full Steam Ahead Initiative; begin developing a roadmap for Master Classes – small, fee-based, intensive educational programs with master craftsmen; lead the conversation and participate in the discussion as hosts, guests or featured speakers/panelists; new discussion topic: “The Experience Gap: Getting The Next Generation Ready” 6. Administrative: Convert workload into turnkey operations – keeping RPM organized and archived for the future, fundraising support, corporate recordkeeping, Board management

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7. 2019 Industry Concentration: Unchanged from 2017 – learn more about Hot Rods and Custom Builds to understand their place in the restoration industry, and continue with Collector Cars-Motorcycles-Boats, Historic Racing and Exotics/Performance 2019 TACTICAL PLANNING 1. Fundraising & Engagement: Engage angels to invest in our heritage and future a. Coordinate all of RPM’s fundraising efforts with AAT’s Development Team b. Major Donors – Reset aspirational goals to the real goals; additionally, target Auction Houses (Mecum), SEMA Member corporations (WeatherTech), pursue largest shops c. Minor Donors – Continue to leverage our strong and extensive outreach to build a larger minor donor base – including RPM Alumni and their families d. Board of Directors – fill vacant Board seats, targeting 3-4 candidates; identify and work with Board “Champion” to collaborate with RPM President in fundraising initiatives throughout the year i. Strategize with Board Members about fundraising outreach and initiatives e. Continue engaging major donors with RPM through periodic gatherings, to report impact and seek input f. Establish Apprenticeship Fund, restricted for gap-funding participants of the Apprenticeship Program (awarded through an application expressing need, not talent) g. In-Kind Donations – solicit in-kind donations from all vendors – hotel (Marriott), printing, photography, travel, admission tickets, graphic design, technology; continue enjoying the generosity of supporters, gifting RPM with advertisements, facility use, materials and supplies, speaking engagements h. Support grant writing for unrestricted funding through family, private and corporate foundations, working with AAT’s Development Team i. Explore funding from the Department of Labor’s $150m Apprenticeship Initiative 2.

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Education & Industry: Turn assumptions into data and share with constituents in the industry a. Impact 1,145 young people b. Car Clubs – connect with students in their communities or along-the-way on club tours (i.e. Capital Region Jaguar Club of New York with Alfred State College students living near Albany, NY) c. RPM Educational Advisory Committee – Establish this new committee comprised of 4-5 representatives from RPM’s major grant awardees, including McPherson College and Pennsylvania College of Technology, for the purpose of keeping familiar with trends in the educational pipeline, offering support and informing about RPM programs, especially The Apprenticeship Program d. The Mittler Study: Research the Collector Car Industry – 5-year project; restoration shops and employment in them, alumni career paths and earning realities; study how RPM funding impacts the industry; research what is funded in restoration education – expansion, salaries, programs/ equipment, scholarships – and where there are needs-gaps; identify established-growing-potential automotive hot spots

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i. Work with History Department Chairman, Professor David Lucsko at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, an industrial history expert and collector car enthusiast in his 40s, on scope of research project, including releasing findings in conjunction with industry programs and events and culminating with a published book ii. Source contractor to compile existing data and conduct original research of restoration industry with job/earnings potential, total number of shops, employment data; alumni employment tracking; employability across industry lines (applied skills, multi-skills training, skill-juggling, crosstraining); analyze micro-business nature of shops (stability, longevity and career feasibility) iii. How many of the students we support go into the industry? How many stay in the industry? iv. Value of Education – Study restoration curricula to determine value ($29,000/year x 2-4 years = $116,000 vs. 2 years in a shop); “junior year abroad” approach to adding shop time to post-secondary programs (6-12 months internships, renewable and earning school credit while being paid); consider by-passing educational system for 100% hands-on Apprenticeship Program for high school students through RPM; explore earn-as-you-learn options with shops v. Research Vintage Motorcycle Industry – to learn how it contributes to the restoration industry, if at all. Hypothesis: It may be that motorcycles are tools for learning but not a pathway to careers. vi. RPM Hypotheses – Test the ideas that the cultural shifts/revolutions between 1950s-to-today that cause the need for RPM to exist: ➢ 1950s-1960s life experience (1,152 hours) + high school shop (648 hours)(1800 hours total) ➢ 1960s-1970s only high school shop (648 hours) ➢ 1980s-1990s no life experience and no shop experience – only college-prep, both parents working – changing roles from teaching to entertaining ➢ Shops + industry now and forever are part of the educational pipeline ➢ Collectors are at the heart of the restoration industry – classic car owners/“users” and shop customers. If there is price-sensitivity for restoration services, the impact of that will trickle down to the craftsmen and artisans, and be felt with salary/hourly rates, benefits and stagnant niche market. e. www.rpm.foundation – Post restoration shop job openings, internships/apprenticeships, other scholarships for the RPM Network to access; push through social media; advertise in Sports Car Market f. Explore RPM’s role, if any, with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and STEAM (Art) programming

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Grants: Pathways to careers begin before enrollment in post-secondary programs a. Grant funding was reduced from $250,000 to $220,000 to align with prior years’ budgetary trends b. Applicants – Mentor all applicants and continue identifying and recruiting strong grant candidates, funding fit 5s c. Application & Process – review process and suggest improvements; update www.rpm.foundation with materials and information to simplify the application process d. Increase the number of high schools RPM services and supports, focusing on the younger end of our published age range, 17-25 years old, and on impacting many students i. Create a designation for high school programs being vetted for funding, called RPM Spark, indicating their program is igniting interest in the collector car industry e. Explore ways that RPM can award scholarships for talent, not only need – competitions and challenges f. Determine what to do with disappointing progress reports – next steps, reversing the situation, remedial support g. Progress Reports – develop a systematic approach to collecting and presenting grant awardee progress reports h. Track alumni of programs/schools RPM supports i. Tools and Project Cars – explore networking with law firms or estate management companies to get donations from estates j. Put membership structure for students on-hold

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Marketing & Communications: Master the art of reaching our key constituents – donors & young people a. Coordinate RPM’s efforts with AAT’s Marketing & Communications Team and PCG b. Leverage RPM’s expansive national geographical reach in AAT’s messaging c. Messaging – What We Do: Finding & Funding; Mentoring Pathways to Careers; Building Community and Stimulating the Educational Pipeline i. Shared common belief that it is our responsibility to educate the next generation of stewards – protecting our American automotive heritage; your hands-on advocates in the “field” – we’ll make it happen ii. “We’re raising $500,000 in 2019 to meet the needs of educating the next generation of restoration craftsmen and women, and we need your support” iii. Donate to One; Benefit Many – illustrating RPM’s reach, local and national iv. Mentor-Motivation-Direction-Support – what we give the next generation v. Mentoring is a team sport vi. Shops are now and forever part of the educational pipeline to shopreadiness vii. Students can be the masters of their own “experience pathways,” helping to replace those hours.

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viii. RPM Foundation has three program areas: providing Services, sharing Resources and awarding Grants. Everyone associated with RPM and delivering its messages blends our grant-giving with our other two program areas. ix. Utilize collected testimonials in messaging Making & Telling Stories: Content Marketing approach to all we do Continuing to pursue Mike Rowe, outspoken advocate for hands-on education, as a spokesperson for RPM Fundraising Appeals – Produce 5-8 Appeals with unique, separate targets, collaborating with AAT and coordinated with ACM, utilizing Riverside Graphics as the production house (print) and MailChimp (digital) i. Hagerty Policyholder Renewal donors ii. Restoration Shops iii. 2-3 Car Clubs (SAH, VMCCA, Corvair Society) iv. Master Key Prospect List v. Grandparents Day (September 9, 2018) vi. National Collector Car Appreciation Day (July), Apprenticeship Week (November) vii. Antique & Classic Boat Society (Carla Gernhoffer, Hagerty) viii. What Have We Done in Your State? updates with appeal Weekly MailChimp Outreach – story reprints, eUnder The Hood, Grant Deadlines (3-phases), Appeals (above), Post-Program Fundraising AUTObiographies – Continue collecting from hosted-students as part of “registration form”; begin collecting stories from RPM grant awardees and alumni (funded vs. hosted) RPM Newsletter UNDER THE HOOD – published as staff is able; eUnder The Hood Awards of Excellence – Mentor of the Year, Master Craftsman of the Year RPM Website Initiatives i. OPPORTUNITIES – Job openings (experienced, entry-level), internships/apprenticeships, volunteer work ii. RESOURCES – Housing Guide, “Hiring A New Graduate”, Listing of high schools and post-secondary schools with degree and certificate programs/curriculum in automotive restoration technology iii. Donors & Sponsors – Homepage, with logos iv. On Hold: Search capability developed; historic information and materials added Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn: post photos/captions + video clips as frequently as possible. Project photos, program photos, event photos; interesting industry information – stories from other sources (Hemmings, AutoWeek, Motor Trend, ClassicCar.Com). i. Migrate away from KoolProjects to Facebook or RPM website – post all funded projects; post-and-push through social media ii. Explore ways to expand exposure iii. Establish hashtags

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m. Advertisements – In-Kind Donations i. Industry Publications – SVRA, Hemmings, Sports Car Market, Motorcycle News ii. Concours d’Elegance – Program Book advertisements only; no gift bag collaterals iii. Auctions – Program Book advertisements iv. Car Club Newsletters and Magazines n. Public Service Announcements – propose to the auction companies who broadcast their sales on TV to use some of their air-ad space for PSAs about RPM 5.

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Programs, Events & Meetings: Every time we have an audience, we have an opportunity a. Coordinate RPM’s efforts with AAT’s Marketing & Communications Team and PCG b. The Apprenticeship Program – an earn-as-you-learn program created and facilitated

by RPM, including evaluation component; including short internship at Wayne Carini’s shop (Portland, CT); launch for May 2019 graduates; 6 Top Shops: i. Automotive Restorations (NJ) – Steve Babinski ii. Precision Motor Cars (PA) – Keith Flickinger iii. The Creative Workshop (FL) –Jason Wenig iv. Prueitt Automotive Restoration (PA) – David Prueitt v. TBD vi. TBD c. Further develop and implement The Mittler Full Steam Ahead Initiative d. Activate and cultivate the Grants Deliberation Committee of the Board of Directors i. RPM Board Meetings ➢ Scottsdale, AZ – Thursday, January 17th ➢ Detroit, MI – Thursday, June 6th ➢ Tacoma, WA – Saturday, September 5th e. Explore list of Master Classes for Restoration Students – small classes, fee-based, intensive educational programs with master craftsmen, helping to replace those lost hours; students should be self-paying i. Chris Runge, fabricator (Minneapolis, MN) ii. Faye Butler, fabricator (Wheelwright, MA) iii. TBD f. Continue to develop RPM’s complimentary programs and the Next Generation Car Culture: i. Shop Hops – Wisconsin (TBD), Washington State (March), Indiana (May) ii. The Concours Experience – Concours in the Hills (AZ) iii. Off To the Races with RPM – California, Virginia, New York iv. Behind The Scenes at the Auctions – Arizona, Illinois, Florida ➢ Barrett-Jackson ➢ Mecum v. Behind The Scenes with Mecum VIP – Monterey, Kansas City, Dallas vi. Explore the possibilities of participating in and being a charity of The Colorado Grand (Tom Horan)

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g. RPM-produced Events i. Up Close With RPM Receptions – Phoenix, Tacoma, Chicago, Detroit ii. RPM Summit Meeting – Tacoma, WA; South Bend, IN h. Engage with Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during their vintage motorcycle festival – seminar or panel, “Young People & Old Motorcycles: The Future of Restoration”; tech sessions, help shape the local car culture i. Leverage evolving relationships with auction companies to create internship opportunities, like working with the crew detailing cars being auctioned (Mecums, Gooding) j. Explore new opportunities with The Creative Workshop, through Motor Trend’s streaming network 6.

Administrative: Everything we do is intended to enable our colleagues – Board, Ambassadors, AAT/ACM staff, vendors and service providers to succeed in their work with RPM a. Collaborate and coordinate all aspects of this plan with AAT, ACM, especially Development, Accounting and Technology b. Recruit 2 volunteer ambassadors (South Bend, IN; Tacoma, WA) c. Recruit 2 administrative volunteers (Chicago, IL) d. Manage MailChimp email list e. Refine the tracking function for all RPM constituents f. Improve online donating process and outputs g. Explore legal requirements for working with/hosting students younger than 18 years old; h. Update Board of Directors Resource Guide & Manual including updated By-Laws i. Write an Ambassador’s Resource Guide & Manual j. Automate student registration processes and feedback surveys k. Modify employment documents and materials to be 3-branded with AAT/RPM/ACM, not just ACM-branded, including application for employment, Employee Handbook, open enrollment materials, etc. l. Utilize RPM’s workbooks and worksheets for data collecting and tracking m. Populate AAT servers with final files of documents created

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2019 Industry Concentration: Continuing to expand focus to include Hot Rods and Custom Builds, and continuing with Collector Cars-Motorcycles-Boats, Historic Racing and Performance a. Delicately balance the sometimes culturally-conflicting worlds of classic cars with newer vintage cars and the cars that attract the next generation b. Blend sustainability, an important topic to young people, with collector cars and RPM’s thinking about the future of collector cars: emissions control systems, electric custom cars

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FUTURE DONOR SPOTLIGHT Charlie Goodman, of Marin County, CA, is an avid collector with about 100 vehicles, including Duesenbergs, Cords and Auburns. He brags that he still owns the first car he ever bought – a 1926 Ford Model T Coupe. In the mid-2000s, Charlie was on the Board of LeMay –America’s Car Museum and was chairman of the Collection Committee, which is how I met him and his wife, Barbara. Out of the blue in 2017, Charlie called me wondering about the RPM Foundation and what we were doing because he was anxious to get “something started in Marin County, where kids don’t have to work and then don’t want to work.”

After orienting him over several weeks/months to RPM’s formula for success, Charlie and a group of like-minded local collectors – now called “mentors” – met with the Superintendent of Marin Country Schools about the high school automotive program and their desire to see restoration & preservation woven into the curriculum, with their support. Charlie and the mentors met with the instructors, arranged for a small caravan of pre-war cars at three of the 12 high schools in the county, identified the students with “heritage in their hearts”, organized collection visits, hired a few of the students to intern at their collections and proved to the Superintendent and instructors that there was interest in classic cars. In 2018, Charlie, the students, the mentors, the Superintendent and the instructors joined us for Off To The Races with RPM – Sonoma Raceway where they exchanged business cards with local shop owners, spent the day learning about the various jobs associated with vintage racing and discovered local post-secondary programs where they could continue their formal education. SVRA covered the costs of Lyn St. James, 35 student/mentor Saturday admission and the hospitality suite – about $5,300.

Marin County Schools will submit a grant application in the next year or so, after they get their program off the ground. It’s too soon now. Charlie has a 501(c)3 called Shifting Gears which is a fundraising classic car touring event to which RPM is submitting a proposal for support. Charlie & Barbara have big hearts and great capacity to support RPM separate from Shifting Gears, and have in-hand a multi-year pledge proposal from RPM to consider.

Charlie acknowledges that using the RPM approach to penetrate the area with restoration programing saved them two years’ time and got them connected sooner than later with passionate students and paid interns for their local collections and shops.

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HOW WE TALK ABOUT RPM WHO WE ARE The RPM Foundation supports restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle and marine craftsmen and artisans. As the educational arm of America’s Automotive Trust, the services, resources and grants provided by the RPM Foundation safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry by sustaining hands-on training for young adults. The RPM Foundation is based in Chicago, IL with offices in Tacoma, WA and Detroit, MI, and Ambassadors in 11 states and abroad. For more information, visit www.rpm.foundation or call (855) 537-4579.

RPM’s MISSION RPM Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the critical skills necessary to preserve and restore collector vehicles are not lost, by providing scholarships and educational grants to students and organizations committed to hands-on training of future craftsmen. RPM works closely with educational institutions advising them on the curricula necessary for training of professional craftsmen, as well as helping them identify the proficiencies needed for success in the field. RPM facilitates student scholarships, internships and full-time apprenticeships to ensure students receive the necessary formal education, knowledge and hands-on training to enter the profession successfully.

RPM’s GOALS & OBJECTIVES 1. Preserve and promote America’s automotive, motorcycle and marine treasures.

2. Cultivate a new generation of craftsmen skilled in the art of automotive, motorcycle and marine restoration and preservation.

3. Promote the importance of the skilled trades and the many career opportunities within the industry.

4. Create opportunities for young people ages 17-25 who have an interest in vehicles to learn from professional educators, master craftsmen and industry leaders.

5. Develop partnerships with a wide-spectrum of the collector hobby and industry, including shows, races, driving rallies, auctions, clubs and businesses to promote the education of necessary skills to secure America’s heritage and culture.

RPM’s VISION 1) YOUNG PEOPLE – That every passionate, young car enthusiast who loves everything about collector cars, motorcycles and boats learns that there are viable, varied career opportunities in North America focused on the Collector Vehicle Industry, including restoration, by way of exceptional high school and post-secondary educational programs, and they are able to take advantage of them; 2) VEHICLES – That the craftsmanship, skills, knowledge, tools, processes and techniques survive and thrive for generations to come by filling the educational pipeline with the next generation of craftsmen and artisans, the stewards protecting and enjoying our heritage; and, 3) IMPACT – That the Collector Vehicle Industry, including schools, is organized and centralized with the help of RPM Foundation, providing information, services and a strong network critical to industry development and growth.

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MENTORSHIP AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Nick Ellis Grant Applications, Cycle 1 of 2019 Cycle 1 of 2019 is my first full grant cycle while in the position of Mentorship and Grants Administrator. For Cycle 2 of 2018, I came into the position shortly after the April 20th deadline, so the grant applications for that cycle had already been submitted, and my responsibility became summarizing the requests and making funding recommendations.

It’s notable that we saw an overall reduction in the total amount of grant applications submitted for the current cycle. One explanation is that this is the first cycle in which I’ve been responsible for recruiting grant applicants, and that my relationships and ability to connect with potential funding recipients is still developing. However, it’s also notable that of the 28 applications received, this cycle had the highest percentage of requests ever deemed to be worthy of presentation to the board – 22, or 78%.

We can attribute this ratio to several factors.

First and foremost, relationships: we had many past grant awardees who already know and understand our mission returning to apply again. Of the 22 applications presented to the Grants Deliberation Committee, 15 have been awarded funding from RPM in the past. The programs we have supported in the past are thriving and returning to us for continued support (see the report on institutional trends and needs below). I’ve had several conversations with past awardees who have expressed that the Foundation is a great organization to work with.

Second, application support: eleven of our current applicants sought assistance with their application, with only two of those applications not being presented to the Committee. Our process of reaching out personally to all requestors, regardless of whether we’ve granted funding, has resulted in the clarification of our mission not only to those programs we’ve deemed “ones to watch,” but also to the organizations that are not in line with our goals in order to save us both the time invested in creating and evaluating future applications.

Finally, education: our marketing efforts, programs, and personal outreach are doing the intended job of informing institutions and the industry about RPM and its mission. Fewer grant applications are “missing the mark” than ever, which means more organizations understand our funding requirements than previously.

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All of these factors, while positive, have added up to a very difficult grant cycle in terms of recommending lower amounts in order to stay in line with our budget goals. We had several long-term awardees with excellent programs and larger asks (McPherson College, Pennsylvania College of Technology and Great Lakes Boat Building School, among others) stacked into this cycle.

Accommodating their continuing needs while still considering new, smaller requests meant making concessions across the board.

For this cycle alone, we received over $500,000+ in grant requests. The applications I’ve determined to be in line with our mission totaled $329,340 before my adjusted recommendations, which is more than our entire grant budget before even taking Cycle 2 into consideration.

As the RPM Foundation becomes more well-known, our mission more established, and our grant awardees’ needs increase, those numbers will continue to grow exponentially. Our effectiveness as a giving organization and our influence as a thought leader hinges on the ability to meet those increasing funding demands.

Our supported institutions – trends and needs Conversations with several of our supported institutions have revealed a similar trend: the streamlining of their programs has resulted in increases in enrollment and therefore a greater need for associated funding and scholarship assistance.

Ryan Hinnen, Executive Director of Development with the Great Lakes Boat Building School, was brought on several years ago when their board challenged the school on how to make the path to careers faster and less expensive. As a result, their program was taken from 18-month to 12-month with Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall start dates rather than one yearly start date. Since then, they’ve seen record enrollment. A similar situation is on the horizon for Washtenaw Community College, which is proposing combining their automotive technology, body, and motorcycle departments into one “mobility” department to reduce overhead.

Central Carolina Community College notes that more of their students are going full-time rather than taking individual classes – an obvious benefit to the school. However, more students are also leaving in the middle of the program due to the fact that, at a mid-point in the program, they’ve accumulated a sufficient amount of skills to seek employment with a shop. As we at RPM know too well, the industry demand is great. Great Lakes Boat Building School has shifted their focus from history and heritage to trades and careers, and is seeing a shift in demand from boat building to boat restoration. Matt Williams at North Central Career Center in Missouri has noted that automotive restoration demand for labor has far exceeded collision demand, with entry level technicians making an average of $50k per year in his region.

As far as funding needs go, it’s the obvious – as enrollment increases, so do the demands for equipment, tools, and parts. Great Lakes Boat Building School submitted their first ever application for parts funding this cycle as a reflection of the increasing demand to have restoration projects as part of their curriculum. Central Carolina Community College has returned with scholarship requests after we funded a paint booth for their new restoration facility. And travel expenses have expanded for several programs I’ve contacted, as trips to neighboring shops and shows increase in popularity.

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All of these factors point to schools striving for better efficiency in their programs while the trades in general (and restoration in particular) experience an increase in interest as a viable career option. Our supported schools are making good use of our invested funds and are planning well for the future. As noted with my conclusion regarding our grant applications, what I believe we can expect from the institutions we support is a matching increase in funding requests – not just in size, but in scope.

Generation Z profile With the constant barrage of attention and articles focused on Generation Y, or “Millenials,” as they’re more commonly called, it’s easy to overlook the fact that another generation stands poised to enter the workforce – Generation Z. Classified as the generation born from 1997 onward, this is the largest generation since the Baby Boomers, and will be the largest generation in the workforce, consisting of 61 million Americans. By 2020, Generation Z will have already made up 20% of the workforce. So what can the workforce expect from Generation Z? Having grown up during the Great Recession, this is the generation that saw many of their parents dealing with the fallout of the 2008 economic crisis. As a result, Generation Z is proving to be averse to debt, with only 11% showing a willingness to take on loans for higher education and 75% reporting that they don’t consider college the only path to a strong education. In fact, many are choosing to go straight from high school into the workforce. Long-term employment and job stability are important to this generation, a drastic departure from Generation Y’s affinity for job-hopping.

Learning on the job will be an important development tool for Generation Z, and “micro-learning modules” resonate strongly with this generation—small amounts of content at a time, mimicking the abbreviated nature of the social media and news content they’ve grown up with. Forty percent say they’d like daily interactions and feedback with their bosses, and mentoring ability is a trait they place among the most valued in a leader – in fact, mentorship programs fall just behind health insurance in the list of most desired benefits in the workplace.

Described as the first generation to grow up with high-speed internet, smartphones, and WiFi, those interviewed reported that they still prefer face-to-face workplace interactions. However, they also have concerns that the constant presence of technology in their lives has weakened their people skills – skills that earlier generations take for granted, such as handling calls and writing emails instead of texts.

Training in these areas will likely be necessary.

An interesting aspect of this generation, and possibly of the greatest impact to the automobile / motorcycle / marine restoration industry, is their entrepreneurial spirit. More than half of the respondents worldwide indicated an interest in starting their own company, citing a desire to be their own boss and wanting to have an impact as top reasons for this goal.

They are the first generation in a long time to challenge the notion that a four-year college degree is the only true pathway to career success. And by many accounts, they are a hard-working, entrepreneurial, willing-to-learn generation that values success and stability. These elements give Generation Z the potential to be a truly great generation, and the longevity of the car culture hinges on how we can engage them in this interest and industry.

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PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS FUNDING OVERVIEW: At the post-secondary level, most of the requests for grant funding submitted to the RPM Foundation are for scholarship, internship, and apprenticeship support. However, at the high school level, the vast majority of grant requests are for funding equipment, tools, and materials to support the schools’ automotive programs. As the introduction for many students to the automotive and restoration field, these programs are essential to the survival of the industry, affecting anywhere from dozens to hundreds of students per program.

As requests from schools and other institutions for equipment, tools, and materials continue to increase, RPM has created the following guidelines for discussion and approval of these types of funding.

EQUIPMENT: For the purpose of these guidelines, “equipment” is defined as machinery used in an automotive or restoration shop, which under normal circumstances would remain stationary or within the confines of the shop. Examples include English wheels, plasma cutters, valve seat grinders, and paint booths.

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Equipment is restricted for use by the specific program making the request, and will not be used by any other program.

A clear and consistent need must be established by the school or institution for the equipment.

Specialty, single-project-use equipment will not be considered. If a previously unutilized type of equipment is being introduced to a program, the program must then include use of that equipment as part of the ongoing curriculum.

Justification for equipment cost must accompany any application where equipment funding is requested, such as retail catalog pricing for the equipment. If specific, costlier models are being requested, justification of need for that particular model must be included in the application. If used equipment is being considered, classified ads for specific or comparable models may be submitted to establish cost.

Equipment purchased with awarded funds must be badged with an RPM Foundation plaque provided by RPM. Use of the requested equipment must be detailed in project updates.

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TOOLS: For the purpose of these guidelines, “tools” are defined as hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, and power tools such as reciprocating saws and grinders.

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Tools are restricted for use by the specific program making the request, and will not be used by any other program.

Tools are to be funded for programs only and not for individuals.

Justification for tool cost must accompany any application where tool funding is requested, such as retail catalog pricing for the tools.

MATERIALS: For the purpose of these guidelines, “materials” are defined as parts and consumable items, usually intended for an individual project or restoration.

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Parts related to the requested funding are to be for a specific project, and those parts must be used within the year following issuance of the funds.

Itemized materials pricing must be included with any application where materials funding is requested.

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RPM’S FUNDING PHILOSOPHY & FUNDING FIT TABLE Statements for RPM Board Policies & Procedures Resource Book (Board Manual) (A version of this document was originally deliberated on October 8, 2015 and January 18, 2016) (Revisions appearing below were the result of the January 18, 2018 and June 7, 2018 Board Meetings) RPM’s FUNDING PHILOSOPHY The RPM Foundation is a 509(a)3 that funds established, hands-on, career-based programs through scholarships, internships, gap-funding and funding programs (equipment/parts/materials), at schools and institutions offering Automotive/Motorcycle/Marine Restoration Programs or educational programs that feed the historic vehicle restoration industry.

The RPM Foundation supports individuals ages 17-25 +/- through their schools, educational programs or restoration shops, funding the pathway to careers in automotive, motorcycle or marine restoration and preservation. RPM does not fund students/graduates directly except apprentices in the RPM Apprenticeship Program and other special cases. Funding focus is on job-bound young adults, versus hobbyists.

The combination of funding scholarships/internships/gap-funding for students/graduates + educational programs enables RPM to impact the greatest number of people. RPM strives to impact 500 students/ graduates/year through grants plus another 300-500/year who participate in RPM’s career services and complimentary programs.

RPM staff recommendations come into play.

This funding philosophy should be reviewed by RPM’s Board of Directors annually.

As new Board Members bring their own passion, preferences and interpretations to our meetings, the RPM Team recommends that RPM’s Funding Philosophy and Funding Fit Table be discussed annually at the Strategic Planning Board Meeting every September - the same meeting when the plan and budget for the year are being discussed.

On average, RPM has granted about $200,000-$250,000/year+/- since 2005. In 2014, it was decided to end multi-year grants, due to the way they are accounted for in GAAP, requiring RPM to record a liability for all future payments on its balance sheet.

THE GRANTING PROCESS Through a relatively simple grant application process, schools, other educational programs, organizations, institutions and individuals complete and submit grants two times a year. Any one organization/individual can submit grants as many times as they’d like during a calendar year. The materials requested of organizations are different from materials required from individuals requesting funding. Application information and grant deadlines are available on RPM’s website. Grant support is offered to anyone requesting it.

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All grant applications received by the deadline are thoroughly reviewed by the President and Mentorship & Grants Administrator. Only those applications that meet RPM’s funding fit standards will be presented to RPM’s Board of Directors for consideration and deliberation. See funding tables on pages 2-3.

Grant applicants who receive funding are contacted immediately following Board deliberations, “announcing” the Board’s decisions. Grant awardees receive materials informing them about their grant award, including a Grant Awards Term of Acceptance contract that is executed by the awardee or representative and the Mentorship & Grants Administrator.

Grant applicants who do not receive funding are contacted immediately following Board deliberations, with the Board’s decisions. Where there is a “relationship fit”, RPM will continue to cultivate the affiliation.

RPM’s Funding Fit Standards for Post-Secondary Programs (5 = best fit) Program/ Activity Student Base 17-25 year olds

Industry Hands-On Training Programs Alumni Program

Industry Involvement Car Culture/ Community Involvement

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Established Degree Program in Automotive/ Motorcycle/ Marine Restoration, actively recruits women Organized, established internship program for students Alumni Program and interested in additional workready programs Engaged in the industry/hobby

Established Certificate Program or Electives in Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration.

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration elements in the tech-focused curriculum, taught by an exceptional teacher

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration elements in the tech-focused curriculum

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine restoration projects

Organized, established internship program for students Alumni Program and interested in additional workready programs Engaged in the industry/hobby

Considering starting an internship program

Goes above-andbeyond by opening doors for jobs

Goes above-andbeyond by opening doors for jobs

Modest Alumni Program

Modest Alumni Program

No Alumni Program but willing to create one

Modestly engaged in the industry/hobby

Wants to be engaged in the industry/hobby

Not involved in the industry/hobby

Extremely actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter

Very actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter

Somewhat actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter

Engaged in the community but not through the car culture

Not engaged in the car culture or community

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Program/ Activity Car Club

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Has an established car club which meets regularly

Has an established car club which meets regularly

Has plans to start a car club

Has no car club

Career Program

Has an established car club which meets regularly and hosts events Organized Career Services Program

Organized Career Services Program

Reliable feeder to restoration shops

Occasional feeder to restoration shops

Interested in job outcomes of students but no career program Not a feeder to restoration shops

Knowledgeable about jobs but no career program

Relationship to Shops

Very interested in job outcomes and has relationship with industry Not a feeder to restoration shops

Not a feeder to restoration shops

RPM’s Funding Fit Standards for High School-Level Programs (5 = best fit) Program/ Activity Student Base 16-19 year olds

Industry Hands-On Training Programs Industry Involvement Car Culture/ Community Involvement

Car Club

Relationship to PostSecondary Program

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Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration elements in the tech-focused curriculum, taught by an exceptional teacher Organized, established internship program for students Engaged in the industry/hobby

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration elements in the tech-focused curriculum

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine Restoration elements in the tech-focused curriculum

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine engine, body program

Automotive/ Motorcycle/Marine engine & mechanical program

Organized, established internship program for students Engaged in the industry/hobby

Considering starting an internship program

Goes above-andbeyond by opening doors for jobs

Goes above-andbeyond by opening doors for jobs

Modestly engaged in the industry/hobby

Wants to be engaged in the industry/hobby

Not involved in the industry/hobby

Extremely actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter Has an established car club which meets regularly and hosts events Reliable feeder to post-secondary program

Very actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter Has an established car club which meets regularly

Somewhat actively engaged in the community; regional car club chapter

Engaged in the community but not through the car culture

Not engaged in the car culture or community

Has an established car club which meets regularly

Has plans to start a car club

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Occasional feeder to post-secondary program

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Awarded organizations are required to promote RPM and the grant to local media and on the organization’s website, provide periodic progress reports with stories told through photos/captions via KoolProjects and complete an evaluation at the end of the term. All organizations and individuals receiving grants are asked to describe how the grants have impacted the programs or the individuals.

RPM asks for direct contact with the students winning scholarships and the students benefitting from RPM’s support of programs, so RPM can cultivate those relationships for an evolving Alumni Program.

Very specific processes are in place, giving structure to the flow and timing of providing funds.

Signed agreements with the schools/organizations are required as grant funds pass through those institutions. Both organizations and individuals are accountable to RPM for the proper and good use of the RPM-provided funds, including providing progress reports, final evaluations with photos/captions and video clips.

FUNDING Q&A 1. How many times can an organization apply for funding in a calendar year?

As many times as the organization or individual would like – for the same funding or different funding.

2. Are organizations limited to one grant application/year? No. 3. Are organizations limited on the amount requested? No. 4. Can an organization submit more than one grant in a grant cycle? Yes. 5. Can an organization submit one grant with multiple funding needs, like gap funding and equipment? Yes, but the RPM staff recommends separate applications for separate funding needs.

6. How many times a year can funds be granted out of the grant cycle?

Zero. To maintain our credibility as a 509(a)3, we must stick by our processes, policies and procedures, otherwise we would compromise our role in this movement.

7. Is the educational program requesting funds impacting their community and engaging in the hobby?

RPM refers to the “hobby” as the “industry”. What we do is serious business and impacts the industry meaningfully. Organizations – and individuals – engaged in their communities and this industry get RPM’s attention. RPM is actively involved in communities around the United States and we respect the involvement of organizations seeking RPM’s funding who are engaged in their communities, as well.

8. How do we divide the money we have for grant awards – between automotive and marine restoration, on a percentage basis? What is the “funding split”?

Recommended at 80% Automotive + 20% Marine = RPM’s Annual Funding Split

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9. Are motorcycles “funding fits” for RPM? So, automobiles + motorcycles + boats?

Yes. As smaller collectible vehicles, they offer an opportunity for educational programs to complete a restoration project in a shorter amount of time, with many of the same hands-on lessons of larger projects. It is important that schools complete restoration projects and not use older vehicles for laboratory lessons alone.

10. In the field, RPM is learning that the extraordinary cost of tools is a barrier for entry into the field of restoration. Shops do not provide tools – the technician does. Some tool manufacturers offer student basic starter sets at discounted rates. Does RPM fund tools?

RPM rarely funds tools but will consider it on a case-by-case basis. RPM believes that the cost of tools is the responsibility of the student.

11. As programs we have funded over the years are growing – based on enrollment numbers – they will need to expand with staff, space and projects. Will RPM Foundation consider funding the expansion of these programs, by supporting salaries, equipment, project vehicles or facilities? Not at this time.

12. Does RPM fund anywhere outside the United States? RPM focuses on the United States but has an early history of funding in Canada.

PLACEHOLDERS ➢ Guidelines For Funding Equipment, Tools & Materials – to be presented at the January 17, 2019 Board Meeting ➢ Guidelines For Vehicles, Equipment, Tools & Materials Donations

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AWARDEE PROGRESS REPORTS INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM FOUNDATION – Indianapolis, IN The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum hosted a summer automotive restoration intern, providing an opportunity for a student to experience firsthand some of the duties associated with serving as a restoration mechanic at the museum. RPM awarded $7,000 to fund the internship: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum was pleased to welcome Nick as our summer automotive restoration intern.

With generous support from RPM Foundation, Nick worked with our collection of more than 350 race cars, pace cars, passenger cars, and motorcycles under the tutelage of our expert maintenance and restoration staff. Nick learned about and participated in vintage race car and passenger car maintenance and interacted with a wide variety of race car mechanics and car owners. He also learned from established professionals about the preparation and maintenance work required in a museum setting, including detailing and preparing cars for museum display.

The mission of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is to celebrate more than a century of the innovation, thrill, and adventure of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This reflects our vision that motor racing will continue to be a revered aspect of our American heritage and a valued part of family culture for generations to come. Visit us online at www.indyracingmuseum.org.

RPM Foundation (RPM) is an educational grant-making program of American's Automotive Trust (AAT). RPM is funded by collector vehicle and classic boat enthusiasts to serve youth and young adults on their pathways to careers in automotive/marine restoration and preservation along with the long-term interests of the collector vehicle and classic boat communities. Visit www.rpm.foundation for more information.

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OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Owensboro, KY Owensboro Community and Technical College serves a community that supports the transportation and restoration fields. They have partnerships with various community organizations including the Daviess County Chapter of the Antique Automobile Association, the Sunset Cruisers, and the Owensboro Corvette Club. They are dedicated to providing opportunities to increase interest in transportation technologies in Western Kentucky. They hosted a Summer Academy in 2018 for 20 high school students focused on the restoration of a 1965 AC Cobra replica. RPM awarded $4,000 for eight $500 scholarships.

Owensboro Community and Technical College builds a 1965 AC Cobra replica project in the Automotive Technology Program to provide hands on training and education about restoration and preservation in the automotive industry.

OCTC's first replica project began in 2011 and was completed in 2013. The current project began in 2017 with estimated completion by December 2018. Students have to conduct research in order to replicate the AC Cobra and are involved in all aspects from the engine to body work. Eight automotive students benefited from an RPM grant to be able to work on the project.

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SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL— South Easton, MA Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical School is a four-year public high school serving students in several communities in Massachusetts. Among other offerings, their curriculum includes Automotive Technology, Collision Repair and Restoration, Metal Fabrication, and Precision Machining. Students from each of these courses rotate through their restoration projects for hands-on training. The school also participates in Summit Racing’s Pedal Car Challenge, field trips to the Newport Car Museum, and a planned trip to the Factory Five shop. RPM awarded $3,000 for parts to aid in the restoration of their 1963 Mercury Comet.

The Collision Repair and Restoration Program at Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech is happy to announce that they are the recipients of a $3,000.00 grant from the RPM Foundation to assist with purchasing parts for the completion of a 1963 Mercury Comet project they have been working on.

The Comet project began as a project donated to the school in hopes of being restored. Upon assessment of the vehicle, it was determined the vehicle had a lot of rust and rot issues in the floors and frame areas. The decision was made to build it into a hot rod muscle car.

The grant money from the RPM Foundation will be utilized to purchase parts to aid in continuing to work on the project and help bring it to a completed state. Plans include retro-fitting a larger V8 engine instead of its original 6 cylinder, newer suspension and braking systems to complement the scratch built frame that was built in order to install larger rear tires and have a safer, stronger undercarriage. The students will also be replacing the older electrical system of the vehicle with a painless wiring kit and replacing the age-old weather-stripping throughout the entire vehicle.

The grant was made available online through the RPM Foundation’s website. The RPM Foundation (RPM) is an educational grant-making program of America’s Automotive Trust (AAT). RPM is funded by collector vehicle and classic boat enthusiasts to serve youth and young adults on their pathways to careers in automotive/marine restoration & preservation along with the long-term interests of the collector vehicle and classic boat communities. Visit: www.rpm.foundation for more information.

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VINCE BRUNO – West Islip, NY Vincent Bruno was graduated from the Automotive Restoration Technology program at Pennsylvania College of Technology in May 2018. He took automotive classes during high school as well as vocational school for auto body repair, where he participated in converting a military Humvee to a Suffolk County Police Vehicle as well as the restoration of a 1971 Chevrolet Nova. He has completed an internship with Pollock Auto Restoration in Pottstown, PA and has embarked upon an apprenticeship with Corvette Repair, Inc. of Valley Stream, NY. RPM Awarded $2,000 in gap funding assistance to Vince, to be paid in four installments over the course of his year-long apprenticeship.

The RPM Foundation Apprenticeship Gap Funding has been awarded to Vince Bruno, our newest employee of Corvette Repair Inc. Vince is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology with a degree in Automotive Restoration. The funds are used to help him pursue his career and future goals in the automotive industry.

The RPM Foundation (RPM) is an educational grant-making program of America’s Automotive Trust (AAT). RPM is funded by collector vehicle and classic boat enthusiasts to serve youth and young adults on their pathways to careers in automotive/marine restoration & preservation along with the long-term interests of the collector vehicle and classic boat communities. Visit: www.rpm.foundation for more information.

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GAINING HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

Thanks to The RPM Foundation, one successful intern, Erik McIntosh, has found a future career path extending past Madison Automotive Apprentices in Harrisonburg, VA toward OEM manufacturers. Erik has over 250 hours of hands on experience during the past year.

Not only has he worked on a 1960 Super 90 Sunroof Coupe, but also, a 1956 Speedster and a 1964 356 SC Coupe. Most of his time has been spent disassembling and preparing for reassembly of a 1956 Speedster. This valuable experience will help him succeed in his future career.

The RPM Foundation grant of $6,750 in its entirety has gone toward Erik’s paid internship. He has been able to gain valuable hands-on experience to further his knowledge and broaden his skills. He has also participated in all our institutes so far, including Dynamic Chassis and Internal Combustion Engines.

The 2018-2019 RPM Foundation grant has been instrumental to Erik’s growth. MAAP has also been recognized by multiple University organizations and community members. We are requesting another grant to benefit Erik for the 2019-2020 academic year, in addition to another grant to benefit a second student. This will help us provide more hands-on experiences for students through our restoration program. We hope you will consider renewing this grant so he can continue interning at MAAP and doing what he loves as well as providing a second student with similar experiences.

Working here has really laid out the automotive industry for me and shown me what paths I can take. Thank you RPM Foundation for this great opportunity!

– Erik McIntosh (Class of ‘21)

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GRANT SUMMARIES

PRESENTED GRANT SUMMARIES ALFRED STATE COLLEGE Alfred, NY About Them: Alfred State College is one of the eight Colleges of Technology within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. They offer baccalaureate degrees in 19 areas, associate degrees in 50 areas and a number of certificate programs. The college was founded in 1908. In 1948, the school became Alfred State College and it is a four-year college today. The school has an on-campus chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) and has participated successfully in the Great Race for seven years. They had two teams competing in the X-Cup division of the 2018 Great Race.

Amount Requesting: $20,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship Funding Request Summary: The scholarship funding is requested for the purpose of offsetting the expense of tools for students enrolled in Alfred State’s automotive program who are interested in pursuing a career in restoration.

Goals: To assist students who are in one of the automotive programs at Alfred State College, have an interest in automotive restoration, and a have financial need.

Special Notes: Several Alfred State students participated in RPM’s 2018 Watkins Glen Off To The Races program. One of the students who represented Alfred state in the Great Race this year is the great-grandson of an original 1908 participant, George Schuster. Tool costs for incoming freshmen are approximately $5,000, while students in their senior year face an additional estimated $1,000 per year in tool expenses.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2014 C2, 2017 C1, 2018 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $13,000 Purpose: Scholarship Funding

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 20 Suggested Amount: $5,000 for five senior year scholarships

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AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM Allentown, PA About Them: America on Wheels is committed to the restoration, preservation, and presentation of the vehicles that helped shape the transportation and automotive industry in America. The museum displays authentic and unique vehicles and artifacts that present a comprehensive view of America’s transportation systems from the 1800’s to the present day, and beyond.

Amount Requesting: $6,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used as a stipend for an intern.

Goals: America on Wheels hopes to educate a new generation of potential collectors and hobbyists to the benefit of preserving our automotive history.

Special Notes: The intern will be working alongside craftsmen at the RB Collection, a classic car showroom and restoration facility which will be opening soon nearby the museum. The intern will also perform regular tasks such as securing vehicles for display, researching vehicles on loan, developing a curriculum for school field trips and summer camps, and working with students to teach them vehicle basics and principles of restoration. The internship will span 10 weeks during the summer of 2019, where the intern will work during regular museum hours (from 9am-4pm). The intern will either be paid every two weeks, or a lump sum at the close of the internship, depending on the preference of the Board.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2007 C3, 2010 C1, 2011 C3, 2012 C1, 2013 C4, 2016 C2 Total Grants Awarded: $29,600 Purpose: Internship Funding, construction of a Restoration Learning Center

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 125 Suggested Amount: $6,000 for one internship

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THE APPRENTICESHOP Rockland, ME About Them: The Apprenticeshop is an educational nonprofit in Rockland, Maine with a mission of inspiring personal growth through craftsmanship, community, and traditions of the sea. The Apprenticeshop was founded in 1972 in Bath, Maine and is the oldest wooden boatbuilding school in the country. We teach traditional wooden boatbuilding and seamanship skills through hands-on, experiential education. They offer two-year apprenticeships and twelve-week courses in traditional wooden boatbuilding and seamanship.

Amount Requesting: $30,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding, restoration of a 1930s Dublin Bay racing sloop Request Summary: The requested funds would be used for three $4500 scholarships to second-year apprentices, along with stainless steel floor timbers ($9,000) and planking stock ($7500) towards the restoration of The Zephra, a racing sloop designed in the 1930s for the Dublin Bay Sailing Club.

Goals: To keep maritime crafts and traditions alive through the teaching of traditional wooden boatbuilding and seamanship skills.

Special Notes: Alumni from this program have gone on to positions with boat builders, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and other maritime organizations. The current Executive Director of the Apprenticeshop is an alumni of the program, as is an instructor.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2016 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $10,000 Purpose: Scholarships

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 20 Suggested Amount: $9,000 for two scholarships

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THE AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION Chattanooga, TN About Them: The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnoses and continuing throughout survivorship. The Industrial Arts Facility at the Foundation’s Education Advancement Center is an automotive themed space where the educational and functional deficits associated with pediatric cancer are centered through specialty programs designed to optimize recovery.

Amount Requesting: $2,625 Requested Grant Money Used For: Project Funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to support parts, paint and materials for the completion of a “Marmon Wasp tribute” cycle kart project.

Goals: To treat and improve coordination deficits resulting from the chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgical treatment necessary to rid the child of cancer, and to treat and improve behavioral, memory and learning deficits that result from the cancer and its effects on each family member Special Notes: The cycle kart project would serve as a replacement for the Foundation’s participation in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, for which participation has become cost prohibitive.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 24 Suggested Amount: $2,625 for cycle kart parts, paint and materials

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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Sanford, NC About Them: Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) has operated a successful automotive restoration program since 2001. They are investing in the program by building a $1 million dollar up-fit of an existing building. The new building is 8,800 sq. ft. and has 5 bays, expanding from their current building with 4,800 sq. ft. and has 3 bays. The Automotive Restoration program will be the only program housed in the new building. CCCC manages the only automotive restoration curriculum program offered by the North Carolina Community College System.

Amount Requesting: $12,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding.

Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to fund six automotive students (three associate degrees, three certificates).

Goals: To make the CCCC Restoration Program the premier post-secondary restoration program in North Carolina, and a feeder school for the collector car industry in the state.

Special Notes: The school recently expanded their restoration program via a new dedicated facility, for which RPM funded their paint booth. We have also previously funded scholarships for the school.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2015 C2, 2017 C1 C2 Total Grants Awarded: $34,000 Purpose: Scholarship funding, purchase of a paint booth

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 6 Suggested Amount: $8,000 for four automotive scholarships

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COMMUNITY BOAT PROJECT Port Hadlock, WA About Them: Community Boat Project works in conjunction with local school districts to get students credits for Maritime-based programs, as well as hosting a shop open to the community for learning and involvement. The organization builds their own Youth Expedition Craft, which row 8 oars, sail, and strive to be the “greenest boat on the blue.” They also take on a variety of other boatbuilding and woodworking projects in their shop, so that at any time there may be five or more various undertakings. They are currently restoring the historic sloop Felicity Ann, an Azores whaleboat, and a classic Mackinaw boat.

Amount Requesting: $10,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds would be used for three paid internships. The interns will be working on the restoration of three classic wooden boats.

Goals: To build a stronger Community by Inter-generational Maritime Education, and to give youth a “sense of place” by connecting them to the Environment, the Economy, and the People of their region.

Special Notes: The three interns will work a minimum of 24 hours per week at $10/hour for three months. This totals $8640, and the remainder of funds will be used to provide tools for the interns based on their need. Their proposal includes accounts of several past program participants who have gone on to careers in the wooden boat restoration industry.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 3 Suggested Amount: $5,760 for two internships

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FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL Freedom, WI About Them: Freedom High School (FHS) started their automotive program in 1972, the same time Bob Abitz began teaching collision repair. He had a strong mechanical automotive and collision repair background and instantly drew students into his program. In 1978, students in the program started competing in several contests and competitions in both mechanical automotive and collision repair categories. Since then, they have won several awards. His son, Jay, a graduate of FHS, took over the program in 2007. The program blends the old and the new. They have continued to innovate and teach students the basics of automotive restoration and technology.

Amount Requesting: $10,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Equipment funding.

Request Summary: The requested grant funds would be used to purchase a CNC plasma table to expand their fabrication capabilities.

Goals: To provide high school students the technical skills necessary for careers in the automotive technology and restoration fields through restoration projects, including a 1985 Toyota 4Runner, a 1951 Chevrolet Truck, and a 1979 Z28 Camaro.

Special Notes: This program has several projects, such as putting a 350 small block Chevrolet engine in their 1951 Chevrolet truck, which requires the purchase of specialized parts. The instructor would prefer to teach his students how to fabricate these parts so that they can expand their skill set. In addition, enrollment in this program is increasing while the school principal predicts funding for the program will decline over the next few years. There is a Father/Son legacy of instructors in this program, and Jay Abitz’s willingness to overcome his program’s funding deficit by soliciting local businesses, hosting a car show, and building a vehicle for raffle identifies him as an “above and beyond” instructor.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2016 C1, 2017 C1/C2, 2018 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $14,609 Purpose: Paint Booth, Welders, Metal Shears

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 140 per year Suggested Amount: $5,000 towards the purchase of a CNC plasma table

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THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM Hickory Corners, MI About Them: The Gilmore Car Museum started in the early 1960s when Donald S. Gilmore began collecting vintage automobiles. It is now North America’s largest auto museum with nearly 400 vehicles on display and over 189,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum’s 90acre Historic Campus features numerous vintage structures including a restored and fullyfunctioning 1941 Silk City Diner, a recreated 1930s Shell Station, and six onsite Partner Museums.

Amount Requesting: $10,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will fund two interns for the Gilmore Museum’s Garage Works program, where they will be paid $10 per hour to work 40 hours a week for ten weeks. The remaining $2000 is to compensate for overtime pay which will result from some evening and weekend work.

Goals: To guide students down career paths while developing in them an appreciation for automotive history, as well as the soft skills of personal responsibility, consistent attendance, and the importance of personal presentation.

Special Notes: Students who have completed at least one full year of the Gilmore Garage Works program will be eligible to apply for the internships. Interns will maintain exhibits, prepare an inventory of tools and equipment for the Garage Works program, promote the program through attending car shows, and have access to the Garage Works’ restoration of a 1966 Ford Bronco. Several students of the Garage Works program have gone on to automotive restoration careers, automotive technology careers, and further automotive education.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2005 C3, 2006 C3, 2009 C2, 2009 C4, 2013 C2 Total Grants Awarded: $54,600 Purpose: Educational Director position funding, program development, internships

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 2 Suggested Amount: $5,000 for one internship

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GREAT LAKES BOAT BUILDING SCHOOL Cedarville, MI About Them: The Great Lakes Boatbuilding School opened in 2007. They are now the only Michigan school to provide American Boat and Yachting Council (ABYC) certification courses.

They provide a diverse student base with full-time vocational courses in the art and craft of traditional and contemporary wooden boat building. Their emphasis is on the traditional handson skills used in the building and restoration of wooden boats. They have an exceptional record of student placement post-graduation.

Amount Requesting: $13,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Parts funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to purchase a Chris-Craft Hercules Model K engine for the school’s 1937 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout restoration project. Any remaining funds would be used to purchase the correct dashboard panel hardware for the project.

Goals: To instruct students in the craft of restoring wooden boats and prepare them for careers in preservation and restoration.

Special Notes: This is GLBBS’ first request for support of a project, which reflects the school’s increasing focus on restoration alongside boat building within their curriculum.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2007-2012, 2014-2018 Total Grants Awarded: $71,000 Purpose: Funding internships in the Maritime Mentorship Program, as well as scholarships.

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 24 Suggested Amount: $5,000 towards the purchase of a Chris Craft engine

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GREAT LAKES BOAT BUILDING SCHOOL Cedarville, MI About Them: The Great Lakes Boatbuilding School opened in 2007 and is now the only Michigan school to provide ABYC certification courses. They provide a diverse student base with full-time vocational courses in the art and craft of traditional and contemporary wooden boat building. Their emphasis is on the traditional hands-on skills used in the building and restoration of wooden boats. They have an exceptional record of student placement postgraduation.

Amount Requesting: $9,500 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested grant would be used to support a pooled scholarship fund for student tuition.

Goals: To instruct students in the craft of restoring wooden boats to prepare them for careers in preservation and restoration.

Special Notes: This is a consistent requestor with a solid record of students continuing on to careers in wooden boat restoration. Their curriculum includes traditional boat building, wood/epoxy composite yacht building, marine systems, restoration/repair, and yacht joinery.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2007-2012, 2014-2018 Total Grants Awarded: $71,000 Purpose: Funding internships in the Maritime Mentorship Program, as well as scholarships.

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 2-4, at RPM’s discretion Suggested Amount: $7,125 for three scholarships

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GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Tyngsborough, MA About Them: Greater Lowell Technical High School is a public vocational high founded in 1967. The school serves the city of Lowell and the towns of Tyngsborough, Dracut, and Dunstable. There are 23 technical programs available for students to choose from during their Freshman year at the school. Each student has a chance to obtain a Co-Op job during their Junior and Senior years at the school, which allows a student to directly participate in the workforce as opposed to attending school during their shop week.

Amount Requesting: $17,066.69 Requested Grant Money Used For: Equipment funding Request Summary: The requested funds would be used towards new hand tools, fender sets, hood stands, and a top cart as components of a new prep station.

Goals: To ensure students’ readiness for career, college, and citizenship in the 21st century, and to challenge and support students as they realize their individual potential for personal and professional success.

Special Notes: The school’s current prep station is 30 years old and beyond repair. Students are currently working on the restoration of a 1973 Volkswagen Van and participate in the Pedal Car Challenge, as well as SkillsUSA and Summit Student Career Day. Several students have gone on to automotive careers, including a recent graduate who is working at a local restoration shop.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 72 Suggested Amount: $3,000 for hand tools

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INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM FOUNDATION Indianapolis, IN About Them: The mission of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation is to celebrate more than a century of the innovation, thrill and adventure of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They own more than 350 vehicles, many of which are fully functional and are used several times a year for exhibitions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as well as participation in Concours. Their collection includes 159 race cars, 106 passenger cars, 72 pace cars and 13 motorcycles. They have a number of important vehicles that will require restoration in order to be functional and suitable for display. They have three people on staff who handle the maintenance and restoration services for their large collection. They have seen first-hand the generational gaps that exist for persons interested in automotive restoration as a career and are hoping to help bridge that gap by hiring an intern for the summer of 2018, and others over the years moving forward.

Amount Requesting: $12,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will fund a 41-week restoration internship.

Goals: To provide a unique and valuable opportunity for a student to learn about automotive restoration, engine repair, and automotive maintenance through hands-on experience and mentoring by experienced restoration staff.

Special Notes: Their summer 2018 internship appears to have been a great success and is one of the progress reports featured in this Board Book. They have modeled their internship on the collection’s intern program at LeMay – America’s Car Museum. $660.01 in grant funds from Cycle 1 of 2018 went unused by the program, so the Museum requests that the unused funds go towards this 41-week restoration internship.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2018 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $7,000 Purpose: Internship fundng

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 1 Suggested Amount: $10,000 for one internship

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INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM Philadelphia, PA About Them: The Independence Seaport Museum has hosted its Work Shop On The Water (WOW) since 1980. They are committed to passing on the vanishing traditions and skills of classic boatbuilding and restoration to the next generation of men and women. The program was originally housed on a barge in the Penn’s Landing boat basin on the Delaware River.

WOW is a nationally-recognized traditional boatbuilding shop that has contributed greatly to the resurgence of traditional sailing craft in the region. The program is now housed in a 3,750square foot facility in the Museum. The program has four full-time shipwrights and numerous volunteers and seasonal apprentices who work on an array of commissioned builds and restoration projects. They formalized their Summer Apprenticeship Program two years ago and now provide six weeks of paid on-the-job training to help students bridge the gap between school and work.

Amount Requesting: $15,958 Requested Grant Money Used For: Apprenticeship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to support five apprentices for the museum’s six-week Boat Building Apprenticeship Program.

Goals: To help apprentices bridge the gap between the end of the schooling and the beginning of their career in the wooden boatbuilding and restoration industry.

Special Notes: This a returning awardee with a great deal of success in introducing students to the marine restoration workforce.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2017 C3 Total Grants Awarded: $5,472 Purpose: Apprenticeship Funding

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 5 Suggested Amount: $9,575 for three apprenticeships

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IYRS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & TRADES Newport, RI About Them: IYRS School of Technology & Trades (known as IYRS, from its previous name of the International Yacht Restoration School) is a private nonprofit school established in 1993.

IYRS focuses on training highly skilled craftspeople and technicians for careers in a wide range of industries. Currently four accredited programs are offered in Digital Modeling & Fabrication, Composites Technology, Boatbuilding & Restoration, and Marine Systems. IYRS programs focus on making, building, restoring, and maintaining, using both traditional and modern materials from wood to composites and carbon fiber. Programs are accredited by the ACCSC. Amount Requesting: $25,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will support five $5,000 scholarships.

Goals: To prepare students to excel in trades and technology industries that support the preservation and restoration of historic vessels.

Special Notes: The scholarships are specifically earmarked for the school’s 20-month Boatbuilding and Restoration program. IYRS students have a 90% post-graduation placement rate.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2007 C4, 2008 C1, 2009 C4, 2014 C1, 2015 C3, 2016 C1, 2016 C2, 2017 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $51,000 Purpose: Scholarship funding, Curriculum expansion

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 5 Suggested Amount: $10,000 for two scholarships

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MADISON AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICES Harrisonburg, VA About Them: MAAP is a non-profit affiliated with James Madison University that exists to share the love of the automobile with the next generation through education and unique experiences. The mission of MAAP is to create partner opportunities between auto manufacturers, higher education institutions, vintage auto clubs and enthusiasts, and other nonprofit organizations to promote learning among students with an aptitude in engineering, nonprofit management, economic development, grant writing, automotive history, communications, social marketing, event and project management. Their board is dedicated to providing internships to allow automotive restoration students opportunities and experiences that will further their careers.

Amount Requesting: $13,500 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will support two restoration interns.

Goals: To provide internship opportunities with MAAP for degree-seeking engineering students from James Madison University with a demonstrated financial need and a passion for restoration.

Special Notes: This program, while being fairly new, is successful and has the leadership of a very well-known Porsche historian and enthusiast, Cole Scrogham. Mr. Scrogham is deeply engaged in the restoration and preservation industry. Students participating in the program will participate in a variety of learning tasks with a focus on creating and implementing a restoration plan for vintage Porsches. Currently three restorations are underway at MAAP – a 1956 Speedster, a 1965 356 Coupe, and a 1960 Super 90.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2018 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $6,750 Purpose: Internship funding

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 2 Suggested Amount: $6,750 for one internship

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MCPHERSON COLLEGE McPherson, KS About Them: McPherson College is the only college with a Bachelor’s Degree program in Automotive Restoration Technology. The mission of their program is to be the center of excellence for students serious about careers in the automotive restoration industry. Students from McPherson College go on to work in high-end restoration shops all across the country.

During the summer of 2018, Gray Irwin, an RPM Scholar, interned with LeMay-America’s Car Museum.

Amount Requesting: $60,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship and gap funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to fund eight $5,000 scholarships and provide $20,000 in gap funding for student internships.

Goals: To allow students to take advantage of the learning experience available to them by providing them with scholarships and gap funding.

Special Notes: RPM has a long-standing relationship of support with McPherson College, having provided almost three-quarters of a million dollars in funding since 2005.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 – 2018 Total Grants Awarded: $737,543 Purpose: Scholarships, capital enhancement program for restoration laboratories, gap funding for internships.

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 23 Suggested Amount: $30,000 for four scholarships and $10,000 for gap funding

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MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL Mesquite, TX About Them: Mesquite High School, founded in 1902, is located east of Dallas and has an enrollment of approximately 2800 students. The Auto Technology program draws students from all five high schools in Mesquite. Students are required to become OSHA certified prior to entering the shop area, at which point classes become 90% hands-on with 10% classroom and soft skills. Students enrolled in the second year of the program work on long-term projects.

Amount Requesting: $9,990 Requested Grant Money Used For: Parts funding Request Summary: The requested grant funds will be used to purchase a Factory Five MKIV Cobra Replica base kit to be used as a build project for the high school’s auto technology students.

Goals: To produce an employable student with proper safe basic skills to move on into the automotive industry.

Special Notes: The auto technology program will enlist the school’s auto body repair program to prime and paint the car, expanding the exposure of the project. Finished vehicles are exhibited at car shows and then sold to help further fund the program. Students are engaged with several local car clubs, through attending local events as well as providing services for club members’ vehicles. Students from this program have gone on to work at several Dallas-area shops, including a former student who works at Sache Rod Shop and returns to mentor the current students.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 90 Suggested Amount: $5,000 towards the purchase of a Factory Five MKIV kit

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NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Charlotte, NC About Them: The auto shop program at North Mecklenburg High School (students are also drawn from neighboring schools) is run by Jarod Brown, a 30-year veteran of the restoration industry. Jarod founded Automotive International, a restoration shop in Charlotte, NC, and went into teaching after selling the company. Students have participated in the local DavidsonHuntsville parade to showcase their finished projects.

Amount Requesting: $2,500 Requested Grant Money Used For: Parts funding Request Summary: The requested grant funds would be used to purchase materials to complete the paint, body, and interior portion of the restoration of a 1965 Ford Mustang.

Goals: To inspire the next generation of automobile enthusiasts by not only teaching critical skills, but reminding them that working with one’s hands is both honorable and fulfilling.

Special Notes: Students have the opportunity to win tuition-free college credit as part of the program. Jarod Brown is an above-and-beyond teacher who focuses on mentorship and has invested his own money into their previous project, a 1954 Chevrolet. He believes in inspiring his students via classic cars, and each semester asks the students in his class if they are interested in restoration. Last year, six students of the program were placed in full-time positions after graduating. One student went on to attend the Universal Technical Institute’s NASCAR training program. Two students have gone on to work for Automotive International in restoration careers.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2018 C2 Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: Parts funding

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 80 Suggested Amount: $2,500 for 1965 Mustang restoration parts and materials

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NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION— Green Bay, WI About Them: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), founded in 1912, is a nationally-ranked, two-year public college where students prepare for technical careers and begin their bachelor’s degrees. The Educational Foundation was started in 1970 and provides financial support to NWTC students. Regionally, 25 auto collision jobs were available for each NWTC 2016 graduate. The Educational Foundation seeks to provide a pathway to increased career opportunities for students interested in the automotive industry via financial assistance.

Amount Requesting: $5,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used for five scholarships for students pursuing automotive restoration careers.

Goals: To provide financial support to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College students and to the College through scholarships and other funding, therefore promoting the value of technical college education within the community.

Special Notes: NWTC's Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs incorporate a 60-hour restoration course during a student's last semester of studies. 100% of the enrollees of this program are employed within six months of graduation, and faculty members report that over the last four years, 3-4 students have gone into the automotive restoration field. The scholarships would be awarded only to students who are focused on entering the automotive restoration industry and engaged in the NWTC Auto Club.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2017 C3 Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: Scholarship Funding

Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 5 Suggested Amount: $3,000 for three scholarships

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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Williamsport, PA About Them: Pennsylvania College of Technology offers one of the only college-level vintage vehicle restoration degree programs on the East Coast. Their 2-year Associates Degree is often combined with a Business Degree. Students learn specialized restoration skills in the repair and maintenance of these rare, historic vehicles. They have a rich curriculum in research, structural, mechanical, electrical, and refinishing skills. Students are taught fine attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and professionalism that the automotive restoration industry demands.

Amount Requesting: $30,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to support six $5,000 scholarships.

Goals: To offer a college-level vintage vehicle restoration and preservation program of study which enables graduates to pursue careers in the various fields of automotive restoration.

Special Notes: The scholarship funds will be divided into two award categories. The first category will provide $5,000 of support to four Automotive Restoration students who have successfully completed two semesters in Automotive Restoration Technology, are enrolled fulltime, have financial need, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. The second category will provide $5,000 of scholarship support to two students entering automotive restoration in their first semester who are enrolled full –time and have financial need.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018 Total Grants Awarded: $200,000 Purpose: Program funding, scholarship funding, gap-funding

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 6 Suggested Amount: $20,000 for four scholarships

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SIMS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Winder, GA About Them: The Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology focuses on developing work force ready students who can walk into high-paying industries. The Academy offers two progressive levels of auto service technology and an internship course. The Automotive Technology students have formed three teams which compete yearly in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge.

Amount Requesting: $5,200 Requested Grant Money Used For: Parts funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to purchase a Chevrolet 350 roller engine for use in the HROT Engine Challenge.

Goals: To provide the Academy’s Automotive Technology students the opportunity to complete for scholarship funds in the HROT Engine Challenge.

Special Notes: The school’s current practice engine is missing parts, has damaged pistons, and has stripped bolt holes. The $5200 quote is for a complete competition engine; however, with a standard 350 roller block the same results can be achieved for approximately $1500. All qualifying participants in the HROT Engine Challenge are awarded $5,000 in scholarship funds.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: iv. i. ii.

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Funding Fit: 4 Number of students impacted: 18 Suggested Amount: $1,500 for competition engine parts

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WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Ann Arbor, MI About Them: Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) automotive programs offer classes in auto restoration and fabrication. WCC has a rich tradition of teaching and engaging students in customizing, restoring and fabricating cars. Many of the RPM scholarship recipients have trained in WCC’s Custom Auto Body Fabrication and Chassis Design Advanced Certificate Programs. Each year students from the Auto Body Repair, Auto Service and Motorcycle Technology Programs showcase vehicles they have built and customized at Detroit Autorama.

Amount Requesting: $10,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used toward scholarship funding for students of the Custom Cars & Concepts program.

Goals: The Foundation’s goal is to make sure that every student who wants to pursue a career in automotive restoration gets the education and hands-on training they need to have excellent job opportunities, while not having to worry about the financial cost to accomplish their goal.

Special Notes: The school administration has expressed flexibility in the disbursement of the scholarships, so that RPM may suggest directing the scholarships to students pursuing a career in automotive or motorcycle restoration.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2005 C1, 2006 C2, 2007 C2, 2008 C2, 2009 C2, 2010 C2, 2016 C1 Total Grants Awarded: $110,000 Purpose: Scholarship funding

Funding Fit: 5 Number of students impacted: 10 Suggested Amount: $5,000 for five $1,000 scholarships

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ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL Martinez, CA About Them: Alhambra High School has an auto shop program with approximately 130 students enrolled per year. The school is certified by the ASE Education Foundation, the auto shop students are members of SkillsUSA, and instructor Brian Wheeler was the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year in 2015. Two 1956 Plymouth Belvederes were donated to the program when the owner learned that Mr. Wheeler had owned the same car in high school.

After attending RPM’s Off To The Races in Sonoma with his students, Mr. Wheeler became determined to integrate the restoration of one of the Belvederes into his program.

Amount Requesting: $12,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Project Funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used towards engine, steering, and suspension components for the restoration of a 1956 Plymouth Belvedere.

Goals: To assist students in the auto shop program who are interested in restoration acquire the skills necessary to pursue a career in that field.

Special Notes: While Mr. Wheeler’s resolve is admirable, the program does not have any alternate sources of funding which will allow our awarding of a portion of the grant request.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 3 Number of students impacted: 130 Suggested Amount: N/A

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AUTOMOBILE DRIVING MUSEUM El Segundo, CA About Them: The Automobile Driving Museum uses its collection to present educational opportunities and displays to illustrate the aesthetic, engineering and cultural evolution of the automobile. The Museum has begun two restoration projects: an all-women restoration of a 1955 GMC Truck, and a high school student restoration of a 1955 Amphicar. They also have STEM educational programs where elementary and middle school students are taught about the history of the automobile, engine parts, and how cars work.

Amount Requesting: $20,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Parts and program funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to expand their restoration program, obtain 1-2 more lifts for their garages, order parts and support body work and paint for their restoration projects, and allow an employee to spend time developing their curriculum and programs.

Goals: Inspiring ladies’ garage confidence with tools and automotive systems, fostering a bond between owners and their cars, encouraging the appreciation for the history and progression of automotive design and technology, and celebrating the pride of did-it-myself achievement.

Special Notes: The request is widespread in scope, and includes salary funding. A pathway to careers is difficult to establish, although as a museum their mission is more inspirational.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: C2 2018 Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: Project Funding

Funding Fit: 3 Number of students impacted: 30 Suggested Amount: N/A

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THE CAMDEN SHIPYARD AND MARITIME MUSEUM Camden, NJ About Them: The Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum was founded in 2008 to transform an 1893 historic church into a local maritime history museum and home for the Urban BoatWorks program, a vibrant craft program that now serves over 100 students per week.

Students learn techniques such as frame building, wood strip and stitch-and-glue hull construction, wood finishing and fiberglass hull finishing.

Amount Requesting: $20,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Project Funding Request Summary: The requested funds will support The Food Boats Project, which will restore several classic, 10’ – 39’ long, wooden motorboats and sailboats from the 1920s – 1960s and turn them into land and water-based, nautical seating and food/drink vending locations (nautical food trucks).

Goals: To teach academic and leadership skills to Camden’s at-risk youth through boat building projects.

Special Notes: This particular program is focused on at-risk youth and does not result in actual seaworthy vessels; however, the Museum’s Urban BoatWorks is more in line with the RPM mission and worth watching.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 3 Number of students impacted: 12 Suggested Amount: N/A

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PIERS PARK SAILING CENTER East Boston, MA About Them: For two decades Piers Park Sailing Center has provided programs for children living with physical and cognitive disabilities. The program teaches hands-on wooden and fiberglass boat maintenance, rigging, and repair work in order to help them find confidence and empowerment through community sailing. The current Development Director is an alumnus of the program and holds a US Coast Guard Master’s License.

Amount Requesting: $8,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Internship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used in support of ten internships during the replacement of a 51 foot mast on a wooden Chesapeake Skipjack sailboat.

Goals: To give interested students firsthand maritime restoration experience and build real world skills that can be used in the various designated port areas of Boston.

Special Notes: The focus of this organization is youth and disabled sailing programs. The mast replacement project appears to be a recent development, and it is worth watching to see if this becomes a staple of their programs and results in any careers.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: 2018 C2 Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: Program funding

Funding Fit: 3 Number of students impacted: 10 Suggested Amount: N/A

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STUDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE FUND INC Houston, TX About Them: Student Living Assistance seeks to help students with the cost of student living.

The Fund was to address the neglected area of college student housing expenses. The organization hopes to improve the graduation rates for their affiliate universities by giving students the incentive to finish their college education in order to compete in a competitive workforce.

Amount Requesting: $100,000 Requested Grant Money Used For: Scholarship funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to support housing scholarships for college students living in student housing.

Goals: To relieve the financial burden of providing student housing for college students.

Special Notes: The organization has drawn a tentative connection between their mission and Texas State Technical College’s Automotive Technology program, although no details are offered regarding how the funds would be directed towards those students. There is also no specific mention of automotive restoration.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 1 Number of students impacted: 5 Suggested Amount: N/A

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TEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Teague, TX About Them: Teague High School is located in Freestone County in Central Texas. The school started a Tractor Mechanics/Restoration program in 1979, which funding for the original tools and equipment provided by the Texas Education Agency. Students receive classroom and hands-on instruction and experience with repairing, restoring, and preserving agricultural tractors.

Amount Requesting: $11,219 Requested Grant Money Used For: Equipment funding Request Summary: The requested funds will be used to replace outdated, sub-standard equipment: a two-ton engine crane, a four-ton service jack, a ten ton portable air jack, a three ton floor jack, a multimeter, and a hydraulic floor press.

Goals: To update the equipment in the Tractor Mechanics/Restoration shop so that students may have up-to-date training and safe shop experiences.

Special Notes: The restoration program takes tractors owned by local community members, restores them with parts and materials provided by the owner, and returns them to the owners upon completion. Students go on to careers in the tractor maintenance and repair industry but no examples of a pathway to careers in restoration have been presented.

Previous Grants Submitted/Received: i. ii. iii.

Years: N/A Total Grants Awarded: N/A Purpose: N/A

Funding Fit: 3 Number of students impacted: 50/year Suggested Amount: N/A

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