[LOCAL] NEWS
Western Chapter Reunites to Honor Industry Legend Mike Beal Western Chapter auto body shops reunited for a memorable “The 2013 Casino Night when we recognized ‘Mr. MABA, evening on November 18 at the Westwood Restaurant & Pub in Mike Beal’ as an industry legend. With more than 200 colleagues in Westfield in honor of Massachusetts industry legend, Mike Beal, attendance, life-long friendships were cemented that evening. Kudos aka “Mr. MABA.” to you Mike, and thank you for all you have done for our industry!” Beal served the industry in multiple capacities for 32 years. Vendors generously donated a multitude of prizes ranging He and his wife Mary owned and operated Michael’s Frame and from gift cards to car care buckets, golf balls, backpacks, a Bluetooth Collision until they retired in speaker, ceramic mugs, assorted tee2013. shirts and folding chairs to be given “Mike was totally surprised out as door prizes. at the outpouring of love from One of the many highlights all the shop owners in attendance of the evening was the infamous and by the testimonials from other “Goodie Bag” which mirrored those shop owners,” commented Joann given at many Western Chapter Nalewanski (Ed’s Auto Body; clambakes in the past. And of Easthampton) who coordinated course, the infamous “APPLAUSE” the event. sign was held up numerous times Event highlights included an to the roar of the crowd. Mary Beal update from AASP/MA Executive was heavily involved with planning Mike Beal and Ed Nalewanski Director Lucky Papageorg on this surprise event for her husband, the association’s work to improve the industry and a “Memories and she noted, “Mike was so surprised and so thrilled to see all his Contest,” which involved favorite memory submissions from several former colleagues reunited together again. It warms my heart that shop owners. While all suggestions were deemed memorable, the people took time out of their busy schedules to honor Mike. winning memory came from Mary Beal: It meant the world to him and to me.” PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND THE COLLISION INDUSTRY
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10 January 2022
New England Automotive Report
