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About the Education Foundation
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Education Foundation News: 2009 Education Foundation Press Releases: June 19, 2009 8th ANNUAL I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY PPG STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS Hoffman Estates, IL – June 19, 2009 – The eighth annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PPG Industries, will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Washington, D.C. at the Langston Golf Course. “This year’s golf tournament will help support a cause dear to everyone within the collision industry”, said Scott Kruger, I-CAR Education Foundation Executive Director. “Part of the proceeds raised will go toward the Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship to support a student in collision repair and honor Lon’s lifetime of contributions to collision repair and education.” “PPG is excited and honored in taking on the title sponsorship role for this year’s I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament,” said Domenic Brusco, Sr. Manager, Industry Relations for PPG Industries - Automotive Refinish. “PPG has been a continued supporter of the I-CAR Education Foundation and its contributions to automotive collision repair schools, instructors, and students. I invite the industry to join us during this event to help raise additional funds for those looking to enter the collision repair industry.” “I am looking forward to a great turnout in support of this very worthy cause,” continued Kruger. “As always, our golf tournament will raise funds to enrich opportunities for students in collision education. This is possible only through the generous support of our participants and sponsors.” In 2008, this event raised over $18,000 for the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign and the 2009 event is on track to be the largest annual golf tournament fundraiser to date for the I-CAR Education Foundation. This event is open to all industry professionals and is not limited to those attending the CIC and I-CAR meetings that week in Washington, D.C.Industry professionals and members are encouraged to participate in this event to help support the industry’s workforce. To register for the golf tournament, visit www.i-car.com/meetings. Sponsorship opportunities are available for hole sponsors at $150 each and promotional sponsors range from $250 to $2,500. Please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 282 for additional information. Proceeds from the tournament support the Education Foundation’s mission to secure donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. Current I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Sponsors Include: Title Sponsor: PPG Industries Inc.
About I-CAR Education Foundation The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. For information on how to donate to programs supported by the Education Foundation visit us on the Internet at: www.ed-foundation.org. About PPG Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass and fiber glass. The company has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries. Sales in 2008 were $15.8 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.
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