Serving the needs of auto body shop owners and managers since 1960 October 2008
WMBA
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A LEttER FRoM thE PRESidEnt
First of all I want to thank everyone This will definitely be a meeting you Elections
that attended our September 16th meet- don’t want to miss!
ing. There was standing room only as Last month we had Greg VanAuken,
Chuck Swaggert, President of D.H.I. Labor editor for Mitchell International
FOr bOard POsItIOns
Equipment gave us a great presenta- visit our store for one week to conduct October 21, 2008
tion on the waterborne paints and what labor time studies. We had invited Mitch-
equipment will be needed when it be- ell International from a previous meeting Vice President Secretary
comes mandatory here in Michigan. The they had held here in southern Michi- Cheryl Blish Carol Curtis
W.M.B.A. members would like to extend gan a few months ago. They had many
our thanks to Chuck and his team for studies going on all throughout the day
Diane Rodenhouse Ed Trevino
their awesome presentation. from refinishing, door skins, saddles,
I was trying to put together another etc. I received a phone call from Greg
cost analysis of the paint materials as on Wednesday, September 17th and
I had done earlier this year, however, I he had stated that their labor time study
don’t have enough data collected yet. confirmed that there would be an in-
I would like to point out though the crease in the 2008 Acura TL upper tie
weighted average of one paint supplier bar R&R time. The current labor opera-
has increased its cost on their paint over tion allowed 2.0 hours to R&R (remove
14.5% this year alone. We cannot ab- and replace), but now it will be changed
sorb these types of increases in any part to 3.5 in the September update. This
of our businesses. We are constantly change will be nationwide! He assured
bombarded with inflated and ever shift- me that there were no reductions of any
Next GeNeral
ing fuel prices however, I feel these are kind from the studies performed here in MeetiNG:
not nearly as detrimental as the inflat- the West Michigan area. The study on
ing paint material costs because at least the Acura TL was performed at Fox Col- tuesday,
fuel prices drop every now and again. lision, so we (the entire collision repair October 21
Paint material costs have only one di- industry) owe Todd Raible and the tech-
rection, up. nicians at Fox Collision a huge thanks! 7:00 pm
To help manage these increases, It’s awesome when you think that we
the W.M.B.A has invited Tom Groff, the made changes that affected the whole grand Pontiac
Michigan territory manager for Mitchell nation! It takes all of us working together
International to explain a new product to make a difference. Guest Speaker
called Refinishing Materials Calculator. Please plan on attending our meet- tom groff
RMC as it is called “provides accurate ing scheduled for Tuesday October 21st Mitchell International
calculations for refinishing materials at 7:00. We will be meeting at Grand
costs by incorporating a database of Pontiac and Buick. The future of your rMc
over 8,500 paint codes from eight paint association is up to you. Your vote at Refinishing Material
manufacturers.” The RMC can be used this meeting will set the direction for the calculator
with any combination of estimating sys- 2008/2009 year.
tems and management software. With Thank you, Please give the
costs on the rise, it is now easier than Jeff Shaffer utmost respect
ever to reach the “materials cap,” we President to our guest speakers.
need a solution now more than ever. W.M.B.A.
Mission Statement: To provide an innovative forum for making a positive impact within the auto collision repair profession.
The Latest Minutes.... 2008 I-CAR Update 2008 Paid Members
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WMBA minutes from September 16, 2008:
I-CAR News Action Collision Impact Vehicle
The meeting was called to order Tues- New pricing as of September 2008: Service Inc. Damage Erasure
day, September 16th at 7:10 pm by Presi- Allstar Quality Jerry’s Body Shop Inc.
LIVE traInIng (priced per point)
dent, Jeff Shaffer. Introduction of officers Auto Glass Service Judd’s Body Shop Inc.
were made with Jerry Jansen, Chairman Gold Class Professionals™ & Platinum Individu- Alpine Collision Center
al™ Discount Training Coupons - $85 K&M Northfield Dodge
and Cheryl Blish, Secretary present. Altra Products Keller Ford Kia
There were no officer reports. Regular Discount Training Coupon - $105
Auto Care Experts Kenowa Auto Supply
Our guest speaker, Chuck Schweiger At-the-Door Price (Check/Credit Card) - $145 by Ken
Keystone Automotive
from DHI Equipment was introduced. WELdIng QuaLIFIcatIOn tEsts Auto Collision
Koenes Auto Body
Chuck presented an interesting power (Advanced registration & payment required. Service Inc.
Kool Chevrolet
point presentation and answered many See web site for details.) Avis Budget
LKQ of West Michigan
questions on the upcoming waterborne class, Prep & test (steel): # of Coupons - 7, Gold BASF
paint requirements, including pros and Class Professionals & Platinum Individual Pric- Berger Chevrolet Mannes Paint
& Body Shop, Inc.
cons, equipment and laws. He was very ing - $595, Regular Pricing - $735 Bob’s Collision Service
Marz Collision Services
informative and we thank him for his in- class, Prep & test (aluminum): # of Coupons Borgman Ford
- 8, Gold Class Professionals & Platinum Indi- Nyenhuis Collision Center
terest in our association. Brink’s Auto Body Inc.
Next, Ray Fisher with ASA is keeping us vidual Pricing - $680, Regular Pricing - $840 Bruce’s Frame
Painters Supply
& Equipment Co.
informed on the “Mini-tort” bill, which has retest: # of Coupons - 3, Gold Class Profes- & Alignment
PF3 Paint Supply, Inc.
now passed the House and is in Senate, sionals & Platinum Individual Pricing - $255, Burton Heights
hopefully to raise the limit from $500 to Regular Pricing - $315 Body Shop Inc. PPG Industries
Re-Qualification Test*: # of Coupons - 4, Gold Pfeiffer Collision
$1500. Also discussed were Vehicle Inspec- Carborundum Adhesives -
tions at drop off, Rate Posting Disclaimers Class Professionals & Platinum Individual Pric- AJ Eppler Premier Auto
ing - $340, Regular Pricing - $420 Cardinal Equipment & Truck Parts, Inc.
and the ongoing Anti-Steering bill. & Service Pro Collision
Round Table discussions started off with *Does not include 4 hour class.
Carstar 76 Collision of West Michigan
considering the change of our amendments OnLInE traInIng (Priced per program. Quality Auto Service Center
Carstar of Rockford
in regards to a long-term director with a re- Credit card payment only; coupons not
Quality Collision Services
newable, no limit term. A motion was made accepted.) - $45. CCC Information
Services Inc. Rodenhouse Body Shop
by Jackie Kort of Burton Heights Body to I-CAR Upcoming Classes Clinton Hop & Co., Inc. Schram Auto
make an amendment change and was All class times are 6pm to 10pm Complete Auto Glass & Truck Parts, Inc.
seconded by Tom Shira of Finishmasters. STA01 Cosmetic Straightening Aluminum Comstock Park Schut’s Body Shop Inc.
Diane Rodenhouse of Rodenhouse Body (English), Start Date: Oct 08, 2008, AAA Body Shop Sherman & Assoc. Inc.
Shop then inquired whether we should Insurance, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 8 mi. DHI Equipment The Shop
have a paper vote of the members before PRA01 Replacing Exterior Aluminum Sales & Service Body Shop Inc.
finalizing. It had already been discussed Panels (English), Start Date: Oct 18, Dunshee Body & Frame Sports Car Specialties
with our attorneys, but Jeff will check on it. 2008, AAA Insurance, Grand Rapids, MI Dupont Performance Star Collision Carstar
A vote was asked for on what direc- 49525, 8 mi. Coatings Todd Wenzel Chevrolet
tion to take with our remaining time on SSA01 Structural Straightening Ed’s Body Shop Towne & Country
the “anti-steering campaign” and was de- Aluminum (English), Start Date: Oct 22, of Caledonia Auto Body, Inc.
cided to go ahead and hit it hard. 2008, AAA Insurance, Grand Rapids, MI Enterprise Rent-A-Car Toyota Scion
The need to keep the I-Car Welding 49525, 8 mi. Finishmaster, Inc. of Grand Rapids
classes at KTC was discussed, and will Fcr01 Fundamentals of collision repair, Fox Collision Center Travis Collision
be finalized at a September 25th meeting. Start Date: Oct 29, 2008, AAA Insurance, G.I. Body Shop Vos Glass
In the meantime if anyone has an imme- Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 8 mi. Grand Pontiac Wealthy Body Shop Inc.
diate need to have someone re-qualified DAM01 Vehicle Identification, Estimating Greenville Car Centre Weller Auto Parts
before KTC is ready, Jeff Shaffer is still Systems, and Terminology, Start Date: Harold Zeigler West End
able to assist you. Nov 12, 2008, AAA Insurance, Grand Chrysler-Dodge-Jeap Body Shop, LLC
There is still a need out there for new Rapids, MI 49525, 8 mi. Harvey Cadillac Company
members on the I-Car Committee. If you daM02 Frontal Impact analysis, Start
have time and would like to help out, Date: Nov 19, 2008, AAA Insurance,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 8 mi.
please give Leo Maki a call.
Nominations for upcoming Board posi- daM03 Mechanical systems analysis,
Start Date: Dec 03, 2008, AAA Insurance,
tions were made as follows:
Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 8 mi.
Jeff Shaffer made all nominations ac-
cording to offers received from persons daM04 restraints, Interior, glass, side and
rear Impact analysis, Start Date: Dec 10,
willing to run for office. 2008, AAA Insurance, Grand Rapids, MI
secretary 49525, 8 mi.
Jeff nominated Ed Trevino of Borgman
daM05 aluminum Panels and structures
Ford/Mazda, and was seconded by Jack- Damage Analysis, Start Date: Dec 17,
ie Kort of Burton Heights Body. 2008, AAA Insurance, Grand Rapids, MI
continued on page 4 49525
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Electronic and Mechanical Measuring Systems
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Automotive Mechanical Measuring Systems
Frame Straightening Racks / Floor Systems / Pulling Accessories
Electronic Racks / Floor Systems / Pulling Accessories
Frame Straightening and Mechanical Measuring Systems
Paint Booths / Prep Stations / Mix Rooms / Solvent Recyclers
Stations / Mix Rooms / Pulling Recyclers
Paint Booths / PrepRacks / Floor Systems / SolventAccessories
Frame Straightening and Mig Welding Equipment
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Minutes con’t. from page 2 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff nominated Carol Curtis of Wealthy
President
Body Shop and was seconded by Ron Jeff Shaffer Pfeiffer Collision ...........616-940-8950
UPCOMING EVENTS VanDyke of Kool Chevrolet. Vice-President
Vice President Jeff Brink Grand Pontiac .................616-901-8651
OctObEr MEEtIng Jeff nominated Diane Rodenhouse of Secretary
Rodenhouse Body Shop and was second- Cheryl Blish Star Collision .............616-364-6222
Tuesday, October 21 ed by Scott Baker of Pfeiffer Colllision. Treasurer
Guest Speaker Jeff nominated Cheryl Blish of Star Joanne Victory, Judd’s Body Shop ...616-878-1562
Collision Carstar and was seconded by Chairperson
tom groff Jerry Jansen, Jerry’s Body Shop .....616-681-9306
Jerry Jansen of Jerry’s Body Shop.
Mitchell International Ballots will be sent out and can be
RMC - Refinishing faxed to Jeff at Pfeiffer Collision or you
WMBA Committee Listing
Material Calculator can vote at the October meeting.
This year’s Christmas Party is set to Special Events:
be held on Thursday, December 4th at Scott Baker.................................. 616-940-8950
Membership:
Sayfees. More information from Scott
Bill Lentner .................................. 248-467-6275
Baker will follow. Education Committee:
All Events (unless noted)
Old Business and New Business were Open ...........................................
to be held at Grand Pontiac moved to next month due to the lateness
and begin at 7:00pm of the meeting.
WMBA MAILING LIST
A motion to adjourn was made by Scott
ADDRESS/NAME CORRECTIONS
Baker and seconded by Jim Kilborne of
Burton Heights Body. ATTENTION!!
Respectfully submitted, We need your help! We’re trying to update/
Cheryl A. Blish, Secretary correct our mailing list. If you or anyone
you know have noticed errors or would
like to add/delete please call Scott Baker
at 616-940-8950.
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