AASPMN Hosts End of Summer Saints Game Outing 

AASPMN is pleased to announce an end of summer Saints game and tailgate party, Thursday, August 21. The game begins at 7pm at CHS Field and will feature the St. Paul Saints as they take on the Round Rock Express. Prior to the game, AASPMN members, Carl and Angie Thomas (Lancer Service; St. Paul), will host a tailgate party for those that attend. “This outing is a great way to get AASPMN members, their employees and families together in an informal setting and have a little fun before the kids go back to school,” said AASPMN Executive Director Linden Wicklund. 

This event is sponsored in part by the following AASPMN year-long sponsors: 3M Automotive Trades Division, Auto Value Parts Stores/ Benco Equipment, Axalta Coating Systems, BASF, Colonial Life, Enterprise Mobility, LKQ-Minnesota, Lube-Tech, NCS/Single Source, O’Reilly Auto Parts, PPG Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams, Suburban GM Parts and Vestis. 

For additional information see page 8, contact the AASPMN office at (612) 623-1110 or visit aaspmn.org. 

AWAIR Program Required in Minnesota 

All automotive repair facilities in Minnesota are required to have A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program. The Minnesota legislature has also added a requirement for a safety committee to any company that needs an AWAIR program. Any auto repair facility in Minnesota that does not have a current AWAIR program could be cited, and the penalties have increased substantially. 

AASPMN, in conjunction with its partner, Complete Health Environmental & Safety Services (CHESS), developed “Creating an AWAIR Program for Your Shop.” This webinar helps members understand the components of an AWAIR program and helps them create an AWAIR program for their own facility. 

The cost for the webinar is $100 and it includes a 20-minute phone consultation with a representative from CHESS to review the program you draft for your company. 

To view the “Creating an AWAIR Program for Your Shop” webinar, contact the AASPMN office at aasp@ aaspmn.org or (612) 623-1110. 

2025 Minnesota I-CAR/ SkillsUSA Fall Golf Event Announced 

The Minnesota I-CAR/SkillsUSA Volunteer Committee invites golfers and sponsors to Oak Glen Golf Club in Stillwater, Wednesday, September 17 for a fun-filled day of golf and networking. All proceeds from the event go towards scholarships for future technicians, equipment for technical colleges and other collision industry training needs in Minnesota. The event includes a four-person scramble, grilled dinner and awards reception following the golf. In addition, there will be complimentary refreshments on several holes around the course, as well as unique contests for prizes. 

This is a great opportunity for vendors to market their business, products and/or services, while supporting the industry and enjoying a round of golf with industry leaders. 

Registration and payment for golfers and/or sponsors can be found on the event’s website, icargolf.com. 

For more information, contact tournament director Jamison Randall at jrandall@latuffbrothers.com or (651) 796-8003. 

AASPMN UPCOMING EVENTS 

Northern MN Collision Shop Meeting 

1st Tuesday Each Month, 6 - 8pm 

TBA Northern MN

Southern Metro Collision Shop Meeting 

1st Wednesday Each Month, 8 – 9:30am 

MN ADAS, Bloomington Central MN Area 

Collision Shop Meeting 

2nd Wednesday Each Month, 7:30 – 9:30am 

APH Headquarters, St. Cloud 

Mechanical Zoom Meetup 

3rd Tuesday Each Month 9 - 10am 

Collision Zoom Meetup 

3rd Thursday Each Month, 9 - 10am 

A Night Out with the St. Paul Saints 

August 21 

CHS Field, St. Paul