LOCAL NEWS In addition, AASP-MN conducted a split the pot raffle which raised $1,015 to support AASP-MN’s 119 golfers and 23 sponsoring Education Fund, which provides companies enjoyed a beautiful day scholarship support to first and while golfing and socializing at the 27th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing at second year auto service and Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake collision repair students attending Minnesota’s automotive technical on Wednesday, June 15. programs. The lucky winner was As always, the competition was Tyler Koch from TGK Automotive fierce, but the teamwork of the (Hugo) who took home $1,015. following golfers earned them the Congratulations, Tyler! first place trophy with a score of 13 under par. They were:
two have taught side-by-side, with Brandon learning the tools of the trade from his former teacher. “I knew that the best way to have a smooth transition when I retired would be for the college to make a commitment for one year to onboard a new instructor,” said Tom. “That the hiring committee selected a past graduate of the program was extra special for me.” Brandon said that back in 2013, he was in the very first class to MN State College Southeast Auto roll their toolboxes from the main Body Program Welcomes Former building down to the then brandBrad Peterson, Sunbelt Business Student as New Instructor new Transportation Center. Even Advisors As reported in the WinoaDly as a student, Brandon had in mind Jim Brown, Foster White Insurance wsNe (www.winonadailynews.com ), returning to teach someday. Kyle Sabot, US Bank after 36 years of teaching Auto Body “Tom and my high school Gavin Olson, Only 1 Auto Glass Collision Technology at Minnesota teachers inspired me to want teach State College Southeast in Winona, as a profession,” said Brandon. “I The second place team came in Tom Brandt is handing over the keys want to make a difference in people’s at 11 under par. They were: to the college’s auto body shop lives.” at the end of the spring semester. “Tom’s always been an Bob Auman, FinishMaster Brandon Boynton, who graduated inspiration to me. He’s worked all Jim Hillman, FinishMaster from Tom’s program in 2014, will of his career to build a premier Justin Pearson, FinishMaster succeed Tom as the new auto body Auto Body Program at Southeast,” Josh Shaw, Shannon’s Auto Body instructor. For the past year the Brandon said. “I’ve met countless past students of his and each of them have nothing but praise for Tom during their time in the program. The quality of instruction has been second to none and that’s something I plan to continue and build on in the future.” Tom Brandt said he will miss working with the students who really want to succeed. “The rest of the world kind of shuts down while 1 2 you’re in the lab working with those students. And it’s a really a good feeling. I know I’ll miss it.” For more information on the Auto Body Collision Technology program at Minnesota State College Southeast, visitsoutheastmn.edu .
27th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing Highlights
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1. L-R: Kyle Sabot, Gavin Olson, Brad Peterson (not pictured: Jim Brown) 2. L-R: Jim Hillman, Justin Pearson, Josh Shaw and Bob Auman 3. Raffle winner Tyler Koch of TGK Automotive, Hugo 4. AASP-MN Executive Director Linden Wicklund welcomes golf outing attendees. 5. Over 140 golfers and supporters enjoyed AASP-MN's 27th Annual Golf Outing
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