Collision Repair Education Foundation Annual Reception At SEMA

Industry Invited To Attend Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Annual Reception During The 2015 SEMA Show

More than $300,000 in collision school grants will be awarded.

Collision Repair Education Foundation - LogoCollision industry members are invited to join the Collision Repair Education Foundation during its annual reception from 9-10:15 p.m. (PST) on Nov. 3 in the N259-N261 rooms at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2015 SEMA Show. During the reception, attendees will hear about the organization’s efforts to support high school and post-secondary collision students, 2015 donors/supporters will be highlighted and winners of the annual 2015 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant will be announced. Industry members also will have an opportunity to meet and greet attending collision school instructors and students.

Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation director of development, commented, “We would like to invite collision industry members to attend our annual reception to not only witness high school and college collision instructors be surprised with significant grants to help their programs but also learn more about our new focus on helping to bridge the gap between the schools and entry-level employment. Hundreds of reception attendees are anticipated and we look forward to showcasing the industry’s generosity to its future professionals.”

Additional details of the event will be made available as the date approaches. However, industry members are asked to RSVP for the reception by emailing attendee information to [email protected].

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