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VOL. 28
Fall 2014
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NACAT 1820 Shiloh Road, Suite 1403 Tyler, TX 75703 Office Phone: 903.747.8234 Email: billh@nacat.org
President 2013 - 2015 Rob Thompson
South Western Career Academy 4750 Big Run South Road Grove City, OH 43123 Email: rob.thompson@nacat.org Office Phone: 614.801.3400
Vice President President Elect 2013 - 2015 Curt Ward
Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 Email: curt.ward@nacat.org Office Phone: 815.280.2554
Treasurer 2009 - 2015 Charles Ginther
Midlands Technical College PO Box 2408 Columbia, SC 29202 Email: chuck.ginther@nacat.org Office Phone: 803.790.7522
Secretary 2014 - 2016 Jim Voth
Red River College Z117-2055 Notre Dame Ave Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 Email: jim.voth@nacat.org Office Phone: 204.632.2296
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Board Members Chairman of the Board 2014- 2015 Julia Johnson Skyline College 3300 College Drive San Bruno, CA 94066 Email: julia.johnson@nacat.org Office Phone: 650.738.4126
Board Member 2012-2015 Tim Isaac
Foothills Composite High School 229 Woodhaven Dr Otohoks, AB T1S 2A7 Email: tim.isaac@nacat.org Office Phone: 403.938.6116
Board Member 2012-2015 Tim Dwyer
Board Member 2012-2015 Russell C. Ferguson
Board Member 2013-2016 Alan Darr
Board Member 2013-2016 Keith Santini
Board Member 2014-2017 Martin Duvic
Board Member 2014-2017 Steve Gibson
Oklahoma State University 1801 East 4th Street Okmulgee, OK 74447 Email: tim.dwyer@nacat.org Office Phone: 918.293.4717
Kathleen High School 1100 Red Devil Way Lakeland, FL 33815 Email: alan.darr@nacat.org Office Phone: 863.499.2655
Louisiana Technical College 3250 N. Acadian Thruway East Baton Rouge, LA 708005 Email: martin.duvic@nacat.org Office Phone: 225.359.9241
1311 Prescott Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Email: russell.ferguson@nacat.org Office Phone: 734.223.8591
Appointments Executive VP for Conference 2015 Curt Ward
Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 Email: nacat2015@nacatconference.org Office Phone: 815.280.2554
NACAT Education Foundation Executive Director 2014-2015 James Curry PO Box 80010 Charleston, SC 29416 Email: office@nacatfoundation.org Office Phone: 843.628.3294
Addison Trail High School 213 N Lombard Road Addison, IL 60101 Email: keith.santini@nacat.org Office Phone: 630.628.4671
K&N Engineering 1455 Citrus Street Riverside, CA 92507 Email: steve.gibson@nacat.org Office Phone: 951.826.4000
Board Member 2014-2017 Alan Grant
Automotive Consultants 825 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Email: alan.grant@nacat.org Office Phone: 805.231.4127
Elections are held every year. We invite interested and eligible members to run for an office. Election information and forms can be found at http://www.nacat.org
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Welcome NEW NACAT Members! A list of New Members who joined NACAT from March 2, 2014 through September 10, 2014 Thomas Coats Delta College University Center, MI 48710
Jonathan Kill Rolf Werner Eastern Maine Community College Pickens Technical College Bangor, ME 04401 Aurora, CO 80011
Christopher Davis Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME 04401
Trevor Law Red Deer College Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Alex Wittmann South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA 98512
David Emonds University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK 99508
Edward Martin Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO 80011
Richard Wolf Haywood Community College Clyde, NC 28721
Eric Fry Tim McCreary British Columbia Institute of Technology Vista High School Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Vista, CA 92084 Daryl Gerardo Kauai Community College (U of H) Lihue, HI 96766
Trevor McFadden Red Deer College Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Jay Hardman Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA 99362
David Meck Southern High School Louisville, KY 40219
Dale Huber Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA 52132
Dan Roland Vistor Valley College Victorville, CA 92395
Lee Jefferson South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA 98512
Derek Stacey Nova Career Center Chateauguay, QC J6J 3P8
Fred Wright Owensboro Community & Technical College Owensboro, KY 42303
If by chance you are a new member whose name was not listed, the ommission would be accidental. It is our hope this listing of new members will help to enhance the NACAT community.
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Officer and Board Updates
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By the time this comes to print, school will be back in session and (maybe) the heat of summer will be starting to ease. For those who attended Greenville this past July, we had a cooler than normal week for the conference - that’s not a complaint by the way, just an observation. While the weather was pleasant, the conference itself was great. Randy McClain and the staff of Greenville Technical College hosted a wonderful conference. Many thanks and much appreciation to GTC for hosting! For those who attended, we need your input to help NACAT continue to provide great conferences. If you haven’t already done so, please visit the nacatconference.org site and click on the link to complete a 2014 conference evaluation. The evaluation links are on the home page in the Conference Updates box and under the Program link. The board and officers review these evaluations and use the information to make each conference the best that we can. Also, while you’re on the conference site, click over to nacat.org and make sure your profile is up to date, especially your email address. It may be necessary to get information out to the members between newsletters and email is usually the best method. Please make sure we have a valid email address and one that is whitelisted to get past spam filters. Click on the Edit My Profile link at the top of NACAT home page. In case you weren’t able to attend the conference, I am pleased to announce the Bill Haas has taken the position of NACAT business manager. Bill has replaced Dan Perrin, who retired at the end of August. Dan will remain the 2015 conference vice-president and will continue to work with NACAT in the future. For those of you who don’t know Bill, he has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry including 12 years as the Vice-President of Education and Training for ASA. Bill brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to NACAT and we look forward to being able to utilize Bill to the benefit of NACAT and its members. Also at the conference, the members elected a new NACAT Secretary, Jim Voth from Red River College. As many of you know, this isn’t the first time Jim has served the NACAT leadership. For being willing to step up and take on another role to help NACAT, thanks and congratulations Jim! Also in election news, re-elected to the board were Martin Duvic from Baton Rouge Community College and Steve Gibson from K&N Engineering. Newly elected to the board was Alan Grant, a retired member from California. At the Friday board meeting, Julia Johnson from Skyline College was elected board chairperson for 2014-2015. Congratulations to Martin, Steve, Alan, and Julia. Next year at Joliet, three board positions, Treasurer, and NACAT Vice President/President Elect will be up for election. If you would like to help with the running of NACAT, start thinking about running for one of these spots. Again, thanks to the GTC staff and to all who attended the 2014 conference. Keep an eye on the website for updates on 2015 in Joliet.
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Welcome to my first of hopefully many Business Manager’s messages. Allow me to introduce myself for those that do not know me. My name is Bill Haas and I’m the new business manager for NACAT. Earlier this year I learned Cengage Learning is seeking of Dan Perrin’s intention to retire from NACAT and it individuals interested in freelance was suggested I consider applying for the position. writing for a variety of transportation related subjects. This may include, Before I go any further, I want to thank Dan for both his friendship and his many years but is not limited to, writing custom of outstanding service to both the organization and the industry. Dan’s leadership and content for automotive, bus, and guidance were instrumental in keeping NACAT relevant. trucking related topics for Cengage publications or specific customer So, with the suggestion that I consider applying for the position of business manager, I had to evaluate where I was in life. The question was the same as the title of this message. opportunities. Projects may Are you ready for some NACAT? It only took a short time to evaluate where I had been, include both print and electronic what I had done and more importantly, where I could be. The answer was evident. I was media. ready for some NACAT! Required Skills: Through the assessment of where I had been and what I had done it became obvious that • Five or more years recent my career had prepared me for the opportunity with NACAT. A career that started with subject matter specific training and/or ASE certifications/equivalent a two year cooperative education program in automotive technology. Attending school in the morning and working in a Lincoln Mercury dealership every afternoon. Eventually knowledge preferred working in an independent shop and followed by many years of owning a shop. As a shop owner, • Excellent writing skills/command of the English language with close to twenty employees, at a time that new vehicle technology was emerging at an incredible pace, I became concerned about how the talent would be developed to meet the • Authoring/writing experience needs of our industry. In addition to serving on the advisory committees of the secondary • Proficiency with Microsoft and post-secondary schools, I worked on the creation of Youth Apprenticeship programs Word for Automotive Technology and Collision Repair as part of a School to Work taskforce Preferred Skills and Availability: that partnered industry and education in local communities. • Ability to travel to customer locations - Cengage subsidized. The local technical college had recruited me to instruct automatic transmission courses • Knowledge of deskt op publishing as adjunct faculty. This led to a contract with General Motors as an instructor for Specialized • Knowledge of instructional Electronics Training and the GM automatic transmission courses for a couple years. The next design twelve years were spent at the Automotive Service Association bringing hands on, practical experience to the position of Vice President of Education and Training, and I gained the valuable For additional information, or experience in association management. to be considered for a future Since leaving ASA I have been developing and presenting business management seminars opportunity, please contact Katie McGuire at Katie.McGuire@ and coaching for automotive repair shop owners, helping technicians make the transition Cengage.com. Please include to management and develop their skills necessary to succeed in business. your bio, resume, and a complete authoring sample. My criteria for the final part of my assessment was simple. In order to do anything in addition to what I was already doing, it had to be an opportunity to make positive contributions and serve a community with a relevant purpose. That is NACAT, and, yes, I’m ready for some NACAT!
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November 10, 2014 (7:00PM-8:00PM EST) During this webinar information will be provided on the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Service Technology Program Committee (STPC). In particular this will focus on how the STPC is attempting to bridge the gap between engineering and the automotive service industry. Information will be provided on current efforts and ideally participants will provide suggestions for future efforts either during or after the webinar.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Training: How Are Schools Incorporating it, and How Much Depth is Necessary? December 8, 2014 (7:00PM-8:00PM EST) Do you already have hybrid/electric vehicle training in your program or are you considering adding it? We will discuss various methods colleges are using to address this training need and include real-world examples of how this is being done across the country. We will also spend time discussing content depth/breadth needs to best serve future technicians as well as those in-service technicians looking for continuing education.
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Summer Elections - 2015 A Self-Nomination Form is available on page 39! Early nomination is highly encouraged! We are once again collecting nominations for NACAT Officer and Board positions. 2015 will see three Board positions, the Treasurer position, and NACAT Vice President / President Elect in open competition. If you wish to serve, please submit your nomination form. Early nominations are preferred as it will ensure your name is on the absentee ballot. The election will occur at the annual conference, held this year in Joliet, Illinois. As an officer or board member you will be expected to attend all board meetings and serve on subcommittees that will require frequent telephone and mail communications to complete assignments. Travel costs to the midyear board meeting are reimbursed by NACAT. This includes two days of meetings at a location to be determined by the Board. The cost of travel and attendance to the annual summer conference is not covered by NACAT. You will be expected to attend a board meeting on the Sunday before the conference starts and stay for the board meeting on Friday at the end of the conference. The board meeting on Sunday starts at approximately 8:00 am and goes all day. The board meeting on Friday starts after the closing ceremonies and lasts until finished. If you would like to run for a NACAT office or would like to nominate someone else, please use the nomination form found on page 39 or at http://www.nacat.org. Information from the form will be used on a biography sheet that is mailed to the NACAT membership. Descriptions for the open positions are available at http://www.nacat.org. Help set the course for the future of your organization and apply for a position today!
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Chairman of the Board Hello members! I am very excited to have been named the Chair of NACAT’s Board of Directors and am very much looking forward to the coming year. The Board has been diligently pursuing some new ideas and fresh approaches and I look forward to sharing our progress with you throughout the year. I’d like to give you a little background about myself. I never so much as touched a tool (or a car) until I was almost 40 years old. I have been interested in cars since I was a little girl, but didn’t feel like there was a place for me in the industry or even as a hobby. My attempts to learn from family and friends were less than successful and I put my interest aside for many years. I pursued a degree in International Relations and worked in a variety of industries before having children and becoming a stay-at-home-mommy. Staying at home and raising children may seem glamorous, but my desire to wear sweatpants every day and speak only in one syllable words waned after about a decade. About the time my youngest became old enough for preschool, I was introduced to Skyline College in San Bruno, CA. I had received a class schedule in the mail and when I dropped it on the table, it fell open to the Automotive pages. I decided to enroll in one of their “consumer” classes to see if automotive technology was something I could even grasp. Not only could I grasp the concepts but I discovered that, for the first time ever, I was passionate about something. Two consumer classes later, I applied for the full-time program. I’d love to say I was a natural and excelled with ease. However, that was not the case. I was short on math and science skills and struggled with most of the concepts most of the time. Fortunately, the instructors were more than willing to go way out of their way to help their students succeed. I started working in repair shops during my second year of the program and began teaching classes for women about the same time. Rick Escalambre, my Advanced Engines instructor (and department coordinator) thought I might make a good teacher and he gave me a part-time position shortly after I graduated. What an amazing opportunity! I am so fortunate to be able to have a job I love and look forward to every day. Not only do I get to play with cars, but I have the opportunity to inspire young people and help them on their way to careers they love. Becoming the Chair of the NACAT Board is another amazing opportunity and I look forward to the coming year. The Board has been working to update and streamline the organization and we are working on ways to improve the conferences, member services and strengthen industry alliances. The Board determined last year that two meetings a year would not bring us closer to our goals any time soon, so we began meeting monthly via web conferencing. We have identified areas for improvement and formed committees to address the organization’s needs. We are currently creating a new business plan, developing a marketing strategy and refining the day to day operations. Our goal is to modernize and streamline our organization to better serve our members and partners so that we may continue to offer high-quality training for automotive teachers. Please look for updates on our progress and if you would like to volunteer, offer assistance or join the Board, please contact us. We would love to have your input.
Julia Johnson, Chairman of the Board Professor Skyline College Auto Tech
Did you know? Julia was the winner of the 2010 Delmar-Cengage Learning Jack Erjavec Scholarship. The NACAT Education Foundation award helped Julia attend the 2010 Conference and reach some of her goals. Now she is devoting time to help NACAT. It is proof that your donations to the Foundation can help create positive change.
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Charles Ginther Named 2014 NACAT MVP Charles Ginther, NACAT Treasurer and faculty at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina, was named NACAT MVP by President Rob Thompson at the 2014 NACAT Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Regarding the naming of Mr. Ginther as MVP, President Thompson states: Being the President of NACAT comes with many responsibilities and enjoyable opportunities. One of the most enjoyable parts has been to name the NACAT MVP. The MVP award is given to recognize someone who goes above and beyond for the organization and the membership. Chuck Ginther is the recipient of the 2014 MVP award because of his commitment and dedication to NACAT and to automotive education. Chuck is currently the NACAT Treasurer and has been for many years. Over time, Chuck has had to take on additional responsibilities, such as taking over as treasurer of the NACAT Education Foundation, and has been instrumental in keeping NACAT in the “black.” As our treasurer, Chuck is always watchful and critical of our financial situation and constantly looking for ways to save the organization money and ensures the money we do spend is well spent. In addition, Chuck was the driving force behind the NACAT South Carolina chapter and was responsible for the distribution of a significant amount of donated items to NACAT schools. Taking on these two projects required a significant amount of time, dedication, and energy themselves, over and above Chuck’s other commitments.
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Dan and Lynda Perrin Presented NACAT Special Service Award! The NACAT Board and President Rob Thompson conferred a NACAT Special Service Award upon Dan and Lynda Perrin during the 2014 NACAT Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. The award recognized the many years and long hours the couple have given to NACAT. Not normally one to be speechless, Dan was caught off-guard by the award, and the recognition given in Board member testimonials was seen to have touched the Perrins. When asked if he would be willing to write a few words about the honor, Dan did not hesitate. He states: It has been a great honor to serve as NACAT’s Executive Manager since 2005. Lynda and I were also honored so generously by the recognition plaque we received at the NACAT Awards Banquet. The plaque will be proudly displayed in our home office. The watch I was presented will be worn as a reminder of the great times we both enjoyed since our first introduction to NACAT in 1983. We were also touched by the gracious comments of some of the current leadership. They only made a special memory even that much more rewarding. NACAT has been faithfully served by many excellent leaders, and I take pride in being one of them. NACAT has been blessed by dedicated members and loyal industry supporters for all of its 41 years. No other organization I am aware of is more member focused and dedicated to meeting their needs as your NACAT is. My wife Lynda has been an integral part of my participation in and service to NACAT. It was also special to have her included in the recognition. In her official position as NACAT Historian she lovingly preserved and presented NACAT’s heritage. She spent many hours sifting through years of documents, photos and other treasures that we received from our members. I know that she enjoyed sharing our history with members old and new. I also know that she appreciated the trust and opportunity to serve in such an important position. We are leaving our duties with NACAT, but not our participation as members. It is comforting to know that NACAT is in good hands. I have known Bill Haas for some time and assure you he is a very capable Manager and long time supporter of NACAT. We will be looking forward to the next and future NACAT Conferences. I hope to see you there!
NACAT Education Foundation Update Your NACAT Education Foundation is working this year to increase its revenue and offerings. We are in a slight adjustment mode, refocussing on our mission, while welcoming three new trustees. The final two trustees of our five member panel will be named soon as we continue the vetting process to ensure those selected are the best fit for the Foundation, its goals, vision, and mission. We must always remember, we are here to help you, the automotive educator, obtain training, supplies, and support. We would like to welcome the following trustees: • Charles Ginther from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina • Russell Ferguson from Ann Arbor, Michigan • Steve Gibson from K&N Engineering, Inc. in Riverside, California James Curry, from Summerville, South Carolina, is the Executive Director for 2014 - 2015. He can be reached by emailing office@nacatfoundation.org or by calling the Foundation office at 843-628-3294. Please look for continued updates and offerings on the Foundation website at http://www.nacatfoundation.org.
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James K. Truxal Named 2014 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year POWAY, Calif. – James K. Truxal of New Carlisle, Ohio was named the Mitchell 1 2014 Educator of the Year during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held recently in Greenville, S.C. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Truxal will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand™ diagnostic, estimating and repair information software for the school where he teaches. He was also presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. “Mitchell 1 is proud to join with NACAT to honor those who have demonstrated a commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “James Truxal has an outstanding reputation as an instructor and we feel he is an excellent choice for this award. Everyone at Mitchell 1 would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to James on his achievement.” Truxal has been an associate professor of automotive technology at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio since 1994. In addition to maintaining his ASE Master and Advanced Level Specialist certifications, he participates in ongoing training to maintain his GM and Honda certifications, allowing him to teach in the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) and the Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) programs. He is currently the coordinator for the Honda PACT program at the school. In addition, Truxal serves on numerous committees at Sinclair Community College, as well as committees at other schools and community organizations. He has also participated in the SkillsUSA regional contests and the Miami Valley Tech Prep Showcase. Prior to teaching, Truxal worked as an ASE-certified technician and shop foreman at various dealerships and automotive shops. In 1986, he was honored as one of the top 40 GM certified technicians in the U.S. in their Chevy Performance Challenge. In addition to an associate degree in automotive technology from Sinclair Community College, Truxal holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies and a master’s degree in education and applied professions from the University of Dayton. In his community, Truxal serves as team captain of the United Way campaign, as a sexton and adult Sunday school teacher at his church, and volunteers his time to ride with the Patriot Guard Riders, providing escort services for military and first responders. Selection criteria for the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year award requires that a master automotive technician excel on all ASE automotive tests, including A1 – A8 (Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance) and the L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Exam).
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Chuck DeBernardi Wins Delmar-Cengage Jack Erjavec Innovative Instructor Award! Chuck DeBernardi, an automotive technology instructor from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Illinois, was honored with the Jack Erjavec Innovative Instructor Award at the 41st North America Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held in Greenville, South Carolina. Sponsored by Delmar-Cengage Learning, and administered by the NACAT Education Foundation, the $2500 annual award provides funding to allow one instructor each year to attend the summer NACAT conference and other training events. DeBernardi was selected for the award for demonstrating the most creative and effective use of technology in the classroom. DeBernardi has been a member of the Kaskaskia College faculty since 2007. In 2010 he received the Student Congress Outstanding Professor Award and the Kaskaskia College Humanitarian Award. Debernardi has also won several Making a Difference awards and sponsors the Automotive Technology Club. He is the Skills USA advisor for his program and his students have finished in the top 10 at state for the last 4 years.
Jack Erjavec (left) and Erin Brennan (right), Delmar-Cengage Learning Product Team Manager, present Chuck DeBernardi with the 2014 Delmar-Cengage Learning Innovative Instructor Award.
DeBernardi says, “The Automotive Industry has been good to me, and now I want to give back to the next generation of auto technicians.” Kaskaskia College Dean of Career and Technical Education, George Evans, relays “Chuck continues to set the bar high for the standard of excellence within his programs. His work ethic, charisma and commitment to this institution are second to none. He is an incredible asset to the institution.” Would you like to be the next winner? Apply for the 2015 award at http://www.nacatfoundation.org.
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42nd Annual NACAT Conference July 20 - 24, 2015 in Joliet, IL
Register Online at http://www.nacatconference.org Are you making plans to attend NACAT 2015? The automotive program staff at Joliet Junior College are hard at work preparing for the 2015 conference that will be held July 20-24. The technical seminars will be held in our state-of-the-art automotive facility. Joliet Junior College is located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago at the crossroads of Interstates 80 and 55. The school and the host hotel are easily accessible from Chicago O’Hare or Chicago Midway airports. The 2015 conference will be a great opportunity to receive up to 20 hours of technical training and to explore the sights and sounds of Chicago. The Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Joliet will serve as the host hotel and will be the location for the Thursday night banquet. The hotel is about two miles from the school. Reservations can be made at 815-729-2000 using the group code of NACAT 2015. The room rate includes breakfast for two. Make your reservations early as the hotel is expected to sellout. Additional rooms will be available at the Hampton Inn and the Marriot TownPlace Suites near the campus. Plan to bring your family. They will be able to enjoy trips to the Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, the lakefront, and the Museum Campus. Sponsors are currently being solicited to lower the costs of these exciting trips. Start your planning now so you do not miss out on this exciting week of training, fellowship and fun. To register for the conference go to www.nacatconference.org and follow the instructions. For any questions or additional information you may email nacat2015@nacatconference.org or you may call 815-280-2554. We look forward to seeing you in “J” Town,
Curt Ward and the entire Joliet Junior College Automotive Staff
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42nd Annual NACAT Conference July 20 - 24, 2015 in Joliet, IL Corporate Sponsorship Information
All Corporate sponsors will receive:
• Participation in all conference activities for at least 2 people (according to level of sponsorship) • Listing on the NACAT 2015 web site and links to corporate website from NACAT Conference Home Page • Company name on advertising mailings and printed materials • Sponsor signs prominently displayed at all conference activities • Opportunity to furnish large banners advertising your company • Publicity in at least two mailings to NACAT members • Copies of the conference directory
$7,500 (Only 1 Title Sponsorship Available):
• Three complimentary exhibitor booths ($1,750 value) • Prime booth location at trade show • Tickets to attend full conference for up to six (6) participants ($1,500 value) • Full-page ad in the conference directory (camera-ready art must be provided before 1 June 2015)
$5,000:
• Three complimentary exhibitor booths ($1,750 value) • Preferred booth locations • Tickets to attend full conference for up to four participants ($1,000 value) • Full-page ad in the conference directory (camera-ready art must be provided before 1 June 2015)
$3,500:
• Two complimentary exhibitor booths ($1,200 value) • Select booth location • Tickets to attend full conference for up to three participants ($750 value) • Half-page ad in the conference directory (camera-ready art must be provided by 1 June 2015)
$2,500:
• One complimentary exhibitor booth ($600 value) • Tickets to full conference for up to two (2) participants ($500 value) • Quarter-page ad in the conference directory (camera-ready art must be provided before 1 June 2015)
Trade Show Exhibitor First Two Booths $600 each, additional booths $550 each: • Opportunity to display your company and its wares to the guests • Ticket to the casual social and main banquet for two participant ($150 value) • Copies of the conference directory
Coffee Sponsor $500:
• Sponsor one of twelve coffee breaks and display your banners and information
Other conference activity sponsor
• Contact the 2015 organizing committee at nacat2015@nacatconference.org for other sponsorship opportunities
Get in early to gain the most publicity!
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42nd Annual NACAT Conference July 20 - 24, 2015 in Joliet, IL
Register Online at http://www.nacatconference.org Please print clearly.
Name:
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This is my 1ST NACAT Conference:
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Add e-mail to distribution list for all conference updates:
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I will need transportation at the conference:
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Membership savings: Non-members who join NACAT prior to 5/1/2015 will save $50!
Registration Fees and Family Tickets DO NOT purchase Banquet or BBQ Tickets for the Registrant. Only do so for family members. NACAT or ICAIA Member Registration Payments Received BEFORE 5/1/2015
$250 US
Payment Received ON or AFTER 5/1/2015
$300 US
Non-NACAT Member Registration
$350 US
Family Members Attending: Additional Function Tickets For Persons Not Registered as Primary Attendee (Family Members): BBQ (Adult) BBQ (Child under 13) Banquet (Adult) Banquet (Child under 13)
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To pay for your conference registration by check, please mail the completed form with a check in US funds, payable to “NACAT Conference” to: NACAT Conference PO Box 80010 Charleston, SC 29416
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42nd Annual NACAT Conference July 20 - 24, 2015 in Joliet, IL
Register Online at http://www.nacatconference.org Trade Show Registration July 22 - July 23, 2015
Please print clearly.
Company:
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To pay for your Trade Show Booths by check, please mail the completed form with a check in US funds, payable to “NACAT Conference” to: NACAT Conference PO Box 80010 Charleston, SC 29416
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IMPORTANT TRADE SHOW INFORMATION
Booth Specifications: • 8’ x 10’ • Wi-Fi Available • Concrete Floor • Fork Truck Service Available
Special Request:
• We politely request that each trade show participant please provide 1 door prize with a minimum value of $25.00.
For more information contact Curt Ward 815-280-2554 or e-mail nacat2015@nacatconference.org
Are you also interested in Sponsoring the Conference or Presenting a Seminar during the Conference?
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Thank You 2014 Conference Sponsors!
NACAT Education Foundation Silent Auction Raises $1708.51! The annual NACAT Education Foundation silent auction raised $1708.51 in bids and donations during the trade show at the 41st annual NACAT Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. We could not have raised these funds without your help, THANK YOU! Your generosity ensures that the Foundation can fund its New Teacher Award in 2015. We would like to take a moment to thank each person who donated to the Silent Auction. All donations were greatly appreciated, but we have to make sure to give a special thank you to Jack Erjavec, who donated a very rare model car signed by Carroll Shelby. Bidding on the car brought $650 to the Foundation. We would also like to thank all those who took time out of their schedule to volunteer to work the silent auction booth. Again, we can’t do this without you! Your efforts, determined resourcefulness, and presence is greatly appreciated. Tax receipts for auction donations are mailing at this writing. Please contact us at office@nacatfoundation.org if you do not receive one for your donation. With that being said, it is now time to turn our attention to the auction that will be held in Joliet, Illinois on July 22-23, 2015. If you have items, whether hand-made or store bought, antique, slightly used, or new, you would like to donate, please visit http://www.nacatfoundation.org. With your continued support we can help foster excellence in education.
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Shelby Woods Wins Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Education Foundation is proud to announce the winner of the 2014 Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship was awarded to Shelby Woods of Madison, Missouri, who is registered at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. “The NACAT Education Foundation congratulates Shelby as she embarks on her automotive aftermarket career,” said James Curry, Executive Director of the NACAT Education Foundation. “We also would like to thank and congratulate Pete Kornafel and the GAAS Scholarship program for the automotive scholarship website that makes it easy and enjoyable to rate and review applicants with information that is up to date and valuable. The system helped supporters give away 295 awards totalling $325,050. We are proud to be a part of helping student achieve their goals and dreams.” The NACAT Education Foundation Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Larry Cotten, a NACAT charter member and former president. Cotten’s wife and family established the memorial scholarship following his death in an accident in 2005 to help pass his passion into the next generation of collision repair technicians. Additional information on the NACAT Education Foundation, the available awards/scholarships, and how you can help or become involved can be found at http://www.nacatfoundation.org. Shelby graciously provided the following thank you message: My name is Shelby Woods. I am a recent graduate from Madison C-3 High School Missouri and I also attended the Moberly Area Technical Center. My hobbies include trapshooting, hunting, fishing, and going to the movies with my friends. I will be attending Southwestern Iowa Community College this fall majoring in Collision Repair Technology. My goals are to graduate with an Applied Science Degree in Collision Repair Technology and become an Auto Collision Insurance Adjuster. I am sincerely grateful for being chosen to receive the Larry Cotten Memorial scholarship, which will help me to further my education and achieve my goals. Thank you for the chance to put myself through college.
Mitchell 1 Names Jonathan Hladney 2014 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Jonathan Hladney from Brackenridge, Pa. was recently named the 2014 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held in Greenville, S.C. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Hladney received a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and roundtrip airfare and accommodations for himself and a guest to attend the NACAT conference. “Mitchell 1 is proud to recognize Jonathan Hladney for his outstanding achievement and strong dedication to pursuing educational excellence in the automotive technology field,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “With Jonathan’s drive and enthusiasm for making a difference in the aftermarket, we know he will one day accomplish his dreams.” Hladney graduated from Highlands High School in Natrona Heights, Pa. in June 2014. While in school, he received the National Technical Honor Society award twice, was a member of SkillsUSA and was employed as an apprentice technician at Spitzer Toyota/Scion in Monroeville, Pa. He will attend the Rosedale Technical Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa. in the fall, where he is enrolled in the automotive technology program, and is expected to graduate in March 2015. His ultimate career goal is to open his own automotive repair shop. To be eligible for the Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student scholarship, applicants must be a current student majoring in automotive technology/auto shop repair course work and must meet the following criteria: be nominated by his/ her NACAT instructor, maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA, have plans to attend (or already be enrolled in) an accredited college or university, and be a U.S. or Canadian citizen.
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In Memoriam
Ken Bootland Beloved husband of Wendy Bootland (nĂŠe Lucas), passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Ken was a teacher extraordinaire - the legacy of his love of learning continues through the generations. He was a kind and giving individual, always ready to lend a hand to friend or stranger. He was a man who made a difference. Ken is survived by his wife, three children, and numerous other loving extended family members and friends. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Centre Street Church, 3900 2nd Street NE, Calgary. Memorial donations in honour of Ken may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance at: www.stars.ca/how-to-help/ways-to-donate Published in The Calgary Herald on Aug. 13, 2014
Tim Pifer Wins the Gates Corporation Conference Attendance Award! Tim Pifer from Midlands Technical College, in Columbia, South Carolina, was presented the 2014 Gates Corporation NACAT Conference Attendance Award during the awards banquet at the 41st annual NACAT Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Bobby Bassett, Gates Corporation Manager of Training North America, conferred the award. Tim taught automotive technology for six years, as well as mechatronics, wood working, and small engine repair, at the high school level before becoming a member of the Midlands Technical College faculty in October 2011. At Midlands Technical College, he teaches differentials, manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, steering, and suspensions and brakes. Bobby Bassett (left) presents the 2014 Gates
Tim is a South Carolina Certified Professional Teacher and an ASE Master Technician. Corporation Conference Attendance Award to Tim Pifer.
The Gates Corporation NACAT Conference Attendance award provided $1500 toward offsetting NACAT conference fees, travel and lodging expenses. The award was open to all transportation technology educators in both the US and Canada. The intent of this award was to provide assistance with travel and conference fees and to relieve some of the financial burden associated with such conferences. It also allowed an educator that normally might not attend an opportunity to increase their knowledge, proficiency and professionalism by attending this important function.
Share Updates, Submit Articles! Do you have an update on a member you would like to share? This is your newsletter, so please send us any information you would like the other NACAT members to know or which you believe they would find interesting. Do you have information on great or interesting happenings at a school, on a new restoration, congratulations that should be wished or condolences given? We want to hear from you! Of course, you can also send us articles you have written or find interesting. If the intellectual property rights allow, and it is appropriate for the NACAT audience (no sales pitches, please reserve those for advertisements), we would be pleased to consider it for inclusion in an issue of NACAT News. Based upon a potential number of submissions or factors, included content will be placed in issues based upon timeliness and available space. Some articles may be delayed an issue, but we will keep you informed so you can share the expected publication date with your school (if you wish to do so). Please e-mail any submissions to nacatnews@nacat.org.
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Fred Wright Wins NACAT Education Foundation New Teacher Award! Fred Wright, an instructor at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), located in Owensboro, Kentucky, was presented with the 2014 NACAT Education Foundation New Teacher Award during the 41st annual NACAT conference. Wright has been an Automotive Technology First Year course instructor for three years. He brings 15+ years of industry experience to the school. Mike Rodgers, who nominated Wright, stated , “Fred is currently using various hands-on, electrical, and electronic trainers and material to teach the fundamentals and principles in his first year classes. Every class utilizes DATO which facilitates part recognition as well as adding various other educational values.” Rodgers furthered, Fred Wright (right) accepts the NACAT Education “Fred Wright is an asset to OCTC and is working to assist in transforming Foundation New Teacher Award from Owensboro the Automotive Technology program into being the “go-to” program for Community and Technical College, Southeastern Campus, qualified technicians in OCTC’s service area in western Kentucky. Currently Director of Academic Affairs, Mike Rodgers. ASE Master Certified, Fred is constantly working to find quality training to enhance his skills in order to better benefit himself, OCTC, and his students. Fred was also instrumental in assisting the program coordinator in working to achieve NATEF accreditation in 2013.” The annual NACAT Education Foundation New Teacher award provides $250 towards NACAT Conference registration and $1000 toward the attendee’s expenses. Funds are disbursed at the banquet after the winner has participated in conference activities. If you would like to apply for the 2015 award, please visit http://www.nacatfoundation.org.
CDX Automotive Named 2014 Friend of NACAT CDX Automotive was named the 2014 Friend of NACAT by President Rob Thompson at the 2014 NACAT Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Regarding the naming of CDX Automotive as the Friend of NACAT, President Thompson states: Being the NACAT president means that I get to represent NACAT publicly, this provides the opportunity to thank individuals and corporations that support NACAT and the membership. During the banquet this year, I was pleased to recognize CDX Automotive with the Friends of NACAT award. The Friends of NACAT award is presented to companies that support our mission. Over the years, CDX Automotive has been a friend and has supported NACAT as a conference sponsor, by providing training information, and supporting the trade show. This year CDX Automotive was the title sponsor of the 2014 conference. It is because of support by our friends and partners that NACAT is able to continue to provide the best automotive instructor conference. Accepting the award on behalf of CDX was Vern Anthony. Vern is the VP and publisher for Jones and Bartlett Learning. NACAT would like to thank Vern and CDX Automotive for their support and friendship over the years and we look forward to working CDX for many more years.
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GEORGE ARRANTS Automotive Education Consultant Specializing in NATEF/ASE Accreditation
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HELP! The NACAT Eudcation Foundation Needs You! The NACAT Education Foundation needs your help! Starting Wednesday October 22, 2014, and continuing on for four weeks, we will be holding a t-shirt sale on the crowdfunding site Booster. The specific url will be shared on the NACAT Education Foundation website, through social media, and on the NACAT website. Our goal will be to sell 150 t-shirts at $20 each ($25 with a $5 shipping charge included). If this happens, it will raise $1677.00 for the NACAT Education Foundation to be able to use to support its mission. Of course, we would Shirt Back: love to sell more than 150, but that is up to you! At I Support The NACAT Education 300 shirts, we would raise over $3600.00! Foundation and Automotive Education!
We hope you thoroughly enjoy the shirt’s design. It is modeled after the educator cycle of learning, teaching, and repeating.
Shirt Front: Learn, Teach, Repeat
We know you may have questions, so please watch for the updates that say the campaign is active. We will try to answer all questions at that time. In the meanwhile, please enjoy the preview of the shirt that will be offered. It would be great to see everyone wearing one at the 2015 Conference! If you would like to raise funds for the NACAT Education Foundation, please contact us so we can share with you exactly how you can easily do so!
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• Equipped with gasoline direct fuel injection, COP electronic ignition, EVAP system, CAN/BUS, ETC and wide-band oxygen sensor • Engine systems respond to inserted hard or intermittent faults with real world symptoms, OEM DTC’s and check engine light operation • PCM breakout box with OEM terminal identification • Fully functional DLC for scan tool hookup W W W. C O N S U L A B . C O M
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NEW Section Added to NACAT Website: NACATvision! Have you seen the new section on the NACAT website at http://www.nacat.org? The new section is called NACATvision and is available after a member logs into the site. This area is designed to hold videos of interest from NACAT and its industry friends. Currently, you will find three videos being shared by Magnaflow in the newly developing NACATvision. Upon submission, Magnaflow stated “Magnaflow Exhaust Products introduces a Three Part Video Series entitled Catalytic Converter 101. This series moves from basic converter construction in Part 1 to diagnosis of catalyst failures in part 2 and completing the process with proper repair techniques in the final video. It is our hope that this instructional video series will be a welcomed edition to your curriculum.” The process for getting your videos into NACATvision is easy. If you represent an entity who would like to be involved, all you need to do is the following: •
Contact the NACAT Webmaster at webmaster@nacat.org
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Share your video with NACAT through a file sharing service such as dropbox or google docs
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Authorize NACAT to share your video
Upon receiving authorization and the video, NACAT will upload the video to an unplublished list in their YouTube account. The video will then be embedded into NACATvision behind the member log-in. By doing so, only NACAT members will be able to see the videos being shared. It is our hope that more friends will follow Magnaflow’s lead and share their great educational resources with the NACAT members. Let’s help each other to excellence.
Thanking An Industry Friend (Part 9 of Many) If you have ever visited http://www.nacat.org you would have noticed NACAT’s mission statement. “NACAT’s mission is to promote, update and improve automotive service education. It is the ongoing goal of NACAT to develop and maintain a strong professional organization that will serve the needs of automotive educators in public and private enterprise throughout North America.” Over the years NACAT and the NACAT Education Foundation have worked diligently to guarantee that this mission is upheld to ensure professional and personal development and growth. Without you, our membership and our industry partners, this would not be possible. We would like to share with you one example of how our industry partners help us to better serve our members. This will be a continuing theme in future issues of NACAT News with a different partner being recognized in each of the upcoming issues. We do not do this to single out any one partner above or beyond another – we do this to have an additional way to thank our many generous industry supporters. This issue we would like to send a giant THANK YOU to Veejer Enterprises. It is not uncommon for the company to show its support anywhere NACAT is found. They support this newsletter with 1 1/2 pages of advertisements each issue. One such ad is located on the opposite page and their 1/2 page ad is located on page 17 of this issue. Further, their presence at the conference, both via the trade show and the number of seminars presented, illustrate that Vince Fischelli and Veejer are ardent NACAT supporters. We encourage you to join us at the 2015 NACAT Conference at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois. While there you will be able to earn your 20 hours of professional development and be able to connect with NACAT’s industry friends. Each year many companies go a long way to make a difference for you. Please help us show their contributions, no matter how large or small, are appreciated.
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Thank You 2014 Conference Presenters and Exhibitors!
Presenters
Alikhan, Mir - Aramco Oil and Gas Co. Amacker, Bruce - Turbo Training Banke, Nathan - ConsuLab Bassett, Bobby - Gates Corporation Bencini, William - Colorado State University - Pueblo Berends, Koen - Electude International Boyes, Rod - Melior (aka Today’s Class) Brennan, Erin - Cengage Learning Brown, Scott - International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) Bryan, Chris - Car-O-Liner Calhoun, Jeffrey - Volkswagen of America Cartwright, Steve - Federal Mogul Caruso, Steve - Kia Christ, Caroline - Clemson University Center for Workforce Development Crouch, Alan - Reynolds Community College Dunn, Tim - CDX Automotive Dwyer, Tim - Oklahoma State University English, Patrick - Ferris State University Fanslow, Matt - Matt’s Diagnostic Training Fischelli, Vince - Veejer Enterprises Fox, Chris - ITW Permatex Gersten, Barry Graham - Automotive Scope Applications, Inc. Representing: UEi/ANSED/KANE, Ltd Gibson, Steve - K&N Engineering Gilbert, David W., PhD - Southern Illinois University Gilles, Tim - Cengage Learning Gray, Michael - Rolling Hills Publishing / Auto Upkeep Halderman, James - Pearson Hartley, Rebecca - Clemson University Center for Workforce Development Hawkins, Mark - Redline Detection
ACDC Hybrid EV Training Advance Auto Parts AESWave ATech Training AutoEnginuity Automotive Research and Design Bergwall Productions, Inc. C.A.S. of NE, Inc. CDX Automotive ConsuLab Electude Gates Corporation Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Jackson, James - Pasadena High School Jelinek, Phillip - California Automotive Teachers Kearns, Richard - Federal Mogul Krieger, Dick - ConsuLab Masterman, Jeff - Standard Motor Products, Inc. Meier, Peter - Motor Age magazine (Advanstar Automotive Group) Meyer, Christian - Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Minter, Jeffrey - Automotive Research and Design, LLC Morreale, Bob - The Tuning School Morton, Jim - Automotive Training Center / MATS Nelson, Paul - Northwest Technical College Pulcheon, Stephen F - Snap-on Industrial Rehkopf, Jeffrey - Florida State College, Jacksonville Rezin, Andy, Dr. - Columbus State Community College Rosebro, Jack - Perfect Sky, Inc. Santini, Al - Automotive Consultants / ConsuLab Santini, Keith - CDX Saurman, Skip - Megatech Corporation Sledge, Ron - King Engine Bearings Smith, Steve - Pro-Cut International Stamberger, Gary - Magnaflow Exhaust Products Swaim, Grant - Guilford Tech Community College Thompson, Rob - South-Western Career Academy Van Batenburg, Craig - ACDC Hybrid EV Training VanGelder, Kirk - CDX Ward, Curt - Joliet Junior College Wax, Judy - Identifix Wedel, Darcy - Electude USA Whaley, Steve - ROUSH CleanTech Willey, Brian - YourAutoTech.com Wrenn, Harlan - Electude USA
Exhibitors
Hunter Engineering Company iATN / VISIONKC Launch Tech USA Mac Tools Matco Tools Megatech Corporation Mitchell 1 MOTOSHOP Technology Tools Mustang Dynomometer NACAT NACAT 2014 NACAT 2015
NACAT Education Foundation/Silent Auction NADA Scientific Pearson Pico Technology Rolling Hills Publishing / AutoUpkeep.com Rousseau Métal Snap-on Standard Motor Products Today’s Class (Melior, Inc.) United Equipment Sales Inc. Veejer Enterprises Waterloo Industries
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NACAT Nomination / Self-Nomination / Biographical Information NAME:_________________________________ HOME PH:_____________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________ WORK PH:____________________ CITY, STATE, POSTAL CODE:____________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________ FAX #:_____________________ Please List Work/Employment Related to Automotive Education: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ PLEASE STATE BRIEFLY: What position you are seeking, why you are seeking it, and any other biographical information about yourself that you feel will be helpful to the membership. Statements that are too long will be subject to editing. Position Desired:_______________________________________________________ Where You Teach:______________________________________________________ Education/Training:_____________________________________________________ Candidate Statement:___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
I am able to serve if elected. NOMINEE SIGNATURE:__________________________________________________
Submit this form before May 20th to: Peter Kaufmann PO Box 388 Jaffrey ,NH 03452 Fall 2014 | www.nacat.org |  39
BUSINESS MANAGER Bill Haas NACAT 1820 Shiloh Road Suite 1403 Tyler, TX 75703
www.NACAT.org How You Can Join NACAT
In order to receive your membership promptly, please fill-in the appropriate spaces below and mail this application form with your check or money order to NACAT's “International Headquarters.� North American Council of Automotive Teachers 1820 Shiloh Road, Suite 1403 Tyler, TX 75703 Name_____________________________________ E-mail Address (Work or Home) _________________________________ Is this a NEW or RENEWAL Membership
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If a renewal, in what year did you join NACAT: ____________ Send Membership info to: ___Home ___Work Home Street Address ______________________________ City________________ State/Prov.________Zip ______________ School/Business Name____________________________________________________________________________________ School/Business Street_____________________________ City________________ State/Prov.________Zip ______________ School/Business Phone number __________________________ Membership Class* ___General ___Associate ___Retired *General Members are voting members who are educators. Associate Members are non-voting members who are non-educators working at a business or school.
You may pay by credit card or online check at www.nacat.org
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I am enclosing a check or money order in US funds for (check one only) ] Annual Dues - $50.00 US Funds [ ] 3 Year dues - $135.00 US Funds [ ] 5 Year Member - $225.00 US Funds Please make copies of this application, if needed If you would like more information about NACAT, please phone or visit our website: Phone 903-747-8234 or visit www.NACAT.org