AASP-MN’s Day-at-the-Capitol Event Highlights
AASP-MN’s inaugural “Day-at-the-Capitol,” was held on Wednesday, Feb. 23, and based on the positive feedback from those who attended, the organization says the event was a success. Twenty-two AASP-MN representatives walked the halls of the State Capitol campus in St. Paul, speaking to legislators about key industry issues, including: sales tax on paint/materials, collision shop
AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its Annual Meeting and Convention March 31 and April 1 at the Holiday Inn St. Paul East (I-94 & McKnight Rd.), St. Paul, Minn. The 1-½ day line-up includes 17 different programs for mechanical and collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians, as
AASP-MN’s Automotive Scholarships Up for Grabs
Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the association will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive (mechanical or collision) programs. Scholarship awards will be $1,000 per student. Recipients must be entering the second year of a two-year NATEF-certified automotive program
AASP-MN’s Day-at-the-Capitol Event Scheduled for Feb. 23
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host its first “Day-at-the-Capitol” event on Wednesday, Feb. 23, giving collision and automotive repair shops and suppliers the chance to educate legislators about the core issues that impact their businesses and the industry. The event will begin with an orientation to the Minnesota Capitol complex
AASP-MN Announces 2011 Annual Meeting & Convention and Issues Call For Presentations
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced that its 2011 Annual Meeting & Convention will be held Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Holiday Inn St. Paul East. These dates reflect a change from a Friday/Saturday to a Thursday/Friday format to accommodate the preferences and schedules of AASP-MN members
16th Annual AASP-MN Lights On For Safety Helps Hundreds of Motorists
On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 16th — and final — Lights On For Safety event. AASP-MN volunteers, with help from automotive technical students, conducted a free inspection and replacement of exterior vehicle light bulbs for the motoring public. Volunteers at six sites serviced 343 vehicles
AASP-MN Among Associations Honored by the Midwest Society of Association Executives
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) recently received a prestigious Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) Award of Excellence for its Get to Know Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Pro campaign. AASP-MN received the award on June 10 at an awards ceremony and luncheon held during the 54th annual meeting of MSAE hosted at
16th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing Slated for July 22
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) invites all collision and mechanical industry professionals to attend its 16th annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, June 22 at 3M’s Tartan Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo, Minn. Over 150 AASP-MN members, employees, vendors and insurance industry representatives are expected to enjoy the day of golf
AASP-MN Announces New Board of Directors
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its newly elected 2010-11 board of directors. John Ritter, Highland Autostar Collision Center, St. Paul, and Dan Sjolseth, Superior Service Center, Eagan, were elected to the open seats on the board. They will be joined by: • Roger Bonn, Peter’s Body Shop, St. Cloud
AASP-MN Names Scholarship Recipients
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced that the following students have been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship award to support their continued studies in the automotive industry: • Dylan Appel, Ridgewater College, Willmar – Automotive Service Technology program • Timothy Berg, South Central College, Mankato – Automotive Service Technology program •