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Association News

Association news from the week of Nov. 2.

WIN Kicks Off Sponsorship Campaign for 2021

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced it is kicking off its 2021 sponsorship campaign in November 2020 and will continue through the spring of 2021.

ABPA Announces 2021 Annual Meeting

The Automotive Body Parts Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Trade Show will be held April 13-16 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

Rutgers Law Professor Discusses Insurance Issues with AASP/NJ

Rutgers law professor Jay Feinman’s discussion addressed the ongoing claim settlement issues body shops experience with various insurance companies.

Ford Executive to Discuss EVs in Next CIECA Webinar

Mark Kaufman, global director of electrification for Ford, will present “The Future of Electric Vehicles” on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. CST.

IABA to Present “Your Body Shop, Your Future” Virtual Event

“Your Body Shop, Your Future: How the Industry is Influenced and Changes You Can Make” will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

CCC Sponsors SCRS Repairer Driven Education

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recognizes CCC Information Services for their sponsorship of the 2020 Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series

AASP/NJ’s Tom Elder Elected President of AASP National Board

Elder is a longtime member of AASP/NJ and has been actively involved with local collision and mechanical repair associations since the 1980s.

CIECA Releases New Calibration Standards for Collision Industry

The new calibration standards were developed by CIECA’s Calibration Committee and are an enhancement to CIECA’s scanning standards.

SCRS to Hold Drawing for $19,500 Prize Package

SCRS will hold a drawing for one lucky RDE attendee to win a prize package of assorted RAE tools valued at over $19,500.

ASA Calls Virtual Annual Business Meeting a Success

Originally scheduled for May and delayed due to COVID-19, ASA’s Board of Directors decided to host the event virtually for health and safety concerns.

AASP/NJ Virtual Annual Meeting to Focus on Insurance Issues

The meeting will feature Jay Feinman, author of “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It.”