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AASP-MN Defines Its Values

On the day before the Leadership Conference in May, your AASP-MN Board and staff spent the afternoon with conference keynote speaker, Sam Silverstein, to identify the core values of the association.

Silverstein explained that the association’s mission defines its purpose – why we exist – while its values define how we will work towards that mission. The organization’s culture is also defined through its values. After sharing this foundational knowledge, Sam guided the group through an exercise to help us identify and define the values of the Alliance. Here is the result of that work:

Appreciation: Each member is important. We value members’ time, commitment and contributions – whether large or small – for the benefit of all. Collaboration: We work with one another for the betterment of the automotive industry, recognizing that our collective ideas and experiences are stronger than any one individual’s. Commitment: We believe in our mission. We stand with and support the industry and our members by providing resources to help them achieve their goals and long-term sustainability. Connection: We come together around a common purpose while welcoming and accepting different viewpoints. We value everyone for who they are and what they bring to the organization. Focus: We prioritize our work. We do not allow daily distractions and shortterm challenges to take our vision away from our objectives and long-term goals. Integrity: We do the right thing for the right reason. We are respectful, honest and transparent and can be counted on to do what we say we are going to do. Professionalism: We strive for excellence in all that we do. We apply best practices, meet high standards and take pride in our work.

We hope these values resonate as much with you as they do with us! Along with our mission statement, these core values will be utilized to guide all that we do, including decision making and strategic planning.

If you have any questions or thoughts to share, please feel free to contact the office at (612) 623-1110 or aasp@aaspmn.org.

Attention AASP-MN Members!

Complete Your Member Profile

The AASP-MN website was designed to help you seek out other AASP-MN members when looking for services, tools/equipment or general advice and has search capabilities to facilitate those connections. However, in order for the search results to include information about your shop, you must complete your member profile on the website.

To do that, go to aaspmn.org and click on the “Members Only” button in the upper right corner. You will be prompted for a username and password. (If you don’t know this information, contact the AASP-MN office.)

Once you are logged into the site, click on “Members Only” on the navigation bar. A drop-down menu will appear. The first option on that menu is “My Profile.” Click on the “My Profile” option to update your company profile. Once you’ve completed your profile, hit the save button at the bottom of the page.

Please take the time to check out all of the great information and resources on the AASP-MN website, including: Information about: • Association news • Member benefit programs • The Get to Know Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Pro campaign • Current and past legislative activities and find your legislators • Industry training and upcoming events

Member shops, tools and equipment: • Search our database to find a member shop in your area, see what diagnostic or other equipment they own, what repair information they subscribe to, which management system they use and more! Our extensive database was designed to help members connect with – and be a resource to – other members.

So, be sure to login and complete your member profile!

Resources/links: • Regulation of Claims Practices & Prohibition on Insurers Statutes • Truth in Repairs Act • Insurer Unfair Claims Practices Report • MN Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosure & Reporting Requirements • P-Pages, DEG & other estimating resources • OEM service information • MPCA Fact Sheets and other regulatory compliance information

Sample documents: • Complaint Letter to Department of Commerce

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Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair & Service (MNCARS)

MNCARS is a non-profit organization established in 2016 by AASP-MN. Its sole purpose is to promote careers in the automotive industry, recruit young people into the state's college-level automotive service and collision repair programs and, ultimately, into industry workplaces. Take advantage of the resources in the MotorMouth toolbox at https://carcareers.org/motor-mouth/. Get out and get active in your local community promoting industry careers!

• Loaner Car Agreement • Repair Authorization form • Notice of Hazardous Defects • Assignment of Insurance Proceeds • Sheriff’s sale instructions and documents

Consumer info: • Find a Member Shop • Choosing a Repair Shop • Warranty Information • About Service Contracts • After an Accident • Treated unfairly by an insurance company? • Vehicle Maintenance • Safety Information

Other: • Automotive career and scholarship info • AASP-MN News Magazine – Check out the current or past issues of the association’s monthly magazine,

AASP-MN News.

And, much more!

26th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing Highlights

122 golfers and 21 sponsoring companies enjoyed a beautiful day while golfing and socializing at the 26th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake on Wednesday, June 16.

The competition was fierce, but the teamwork of the following golfers earned them the First place trophy with a score of 59. (13 under par). They were: • Joel Benolken, Fix Auto • Gavin Olson, Only One Auto Glass • Derek McCoy, Farmers Insurance • Matt Akin

The Second place team came in at 12 under par. They were: • Chad Bijou, Waconia 1 Collision • Chris Beckwith, Waconia 1 Collision • Dillon Koncan, Credit Acceptance • Steve Willey, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

In addition, AASP-MN conducted a split the pot raffle which raised $1,020 to support MNCARS and its initiative to get students into Minnesota’s automotive technical programs.

Thank You Year-Long Sponsors

The following companies have made sponsorship commitments for AASP-MN’s educational programming and other activities in 2021:

Getting ready to hit the course.

The Fairway Collision/Bill’s Auto Body team (L to R: John Ritter, Troy Heir, Wayde Houle & Steve Hall)

First place team (L to R): Gavin Olson, Joel Benolken, Derek McCoy. Not shown: Matt Akin.

Second place team (L to R): Chris Beckwith, Chad Bijou, Steve Willey, Dillon Koncan. Executive Director Judell Anderson and President Tom Archambault selling "Split the Pot" raffle tickets.

Platinum Fix Auto LKQ-Minnesota Lube-Tech & Partners

Gold AASP National Auto Value Parts Stores/APH Axalta Coating Systems CBIZ AiA FinishMaster Podium PPG Automotive Finishes United Fire Group

Silver aaa Auto Parts AmeriPride Services Colonial Life Enterprise Rent-A-Car O’Reilly Auto Parts PAM’s Auto, Inc. Sherwin Williams Single Source/National Coatings Suburban Chevrolet

Bronze C.H.E.S.S. Twin Cities Auto Glass