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continued from pg. 17 inspired,” he added. “This can be a tough business, but it becomes less tough when you realize what you’re connected to and all the resources that are available. Events like these offer solutions that shops can take home to help them manage that toughness a little easier.”

Outgoing Education Committee Chair Amber Alley (Barsotti’s Body & Fender; San Rafael, CA) partnered with Incoming Education Committee Chair Dominic Martino (Gold Coast Auto Body; Chicago, IL) to present the Kool Tools discovered at SEMA 2022, including an orbital polisher from Milwaukee Electric Tools, a torsion bar from KECO Products, a body buggy from Dent Fix and nearly a dozen more innovative products to make body work easier and more efficient.

But tools aren’t just important for shops; schools educating the next generation of collision repairers also need access to up-to-date tools and equipment. Continuing the program started last summer to award a level two glue pull repair system to one vo-tech school per quarter, based on nominations from SCRS affiliate organizations, Chris White (KECO Products) announced the most recent winner: Collin College (Allen, Texas).

After the meeting adjourned, attendees reconvened to celebrate the life of the late John Mosley, a long-time SCRS Board member and friend to many. “Losing John hit everybody hard,” Schulenburg lamented. “It was a reminder of the importance of the family that we have here. And people say that casually in a lot of organizations, but it’s not casual at SCRS. There is a very deep-rooted connection among our Board, our affiliates and our members, which is what drives this organization’s successes. It’s because of that connection, that care and that love which exists amongst our group. And it’s really one of the most genuine things that exists in this industry. I’m proud to say that SCRS is a community, a society and a family, and I’m proud to be part of it.”

More information about SCRS is available at scrs.com H&D

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