DINNER MEETING The Future of Auto Repair Paul Frech and Paul

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JUNE
2008
DINNER MEETING
The Future of Auto
Repair
Paul Frech and Paul Huffman will
discuss where we are, where
we are headed, and where we need to be!
Don’t Miss It!
Thursday June 19
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Board Meeting Minutes
page 2
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President’s Messages
page 3
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Shop Night NFCRC
page 5
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BAR Update Course
page 8
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Golf Tournament Report
page 9
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Important Numbers
page 14
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Calendar of Events
page 15
Holiday Inn Laguna Hills
Social Hour 7:00 P.M.
Dinner 8:00 P.M.
Program: 9:00 P.M.
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Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2008
Mimi’s Café Lake Forest
Present: Mike Schepens, Patrick
Prendiville, John Guldalian,
Travis Benedict, Larry Ray, and
David Baerg.
Absent: Mike Kosareff.
Guests: Paul Frech, Paul
Huffman, Rocky Khamenian, and
Jennifer Ray.
President Mike Schepens called
the meeting to order at 6:59 P.M.
The minutes of the March board
meeting were approved as
amended.
John Guldalian gave the
Treasurer’s report and reviewed
unpaid program ads and golf
tournament sponsors. Also the
dues billing will go out on June 1.
After discussion, the treasurer’s
report was accepted as presented.
Patrick Prendiville made a motion
to allocate up to $500 to move the
chapter office and buy office
supplies and software. After
discussion, the motion was
approved.
Patrick Prendiville reported that
his committee is working on the
speaker/program for the June
dinner meeting. Paul Frech
requested that the program be in
place by the end of the month to
make the deadline for the
newsletter.
David Baerg reported that he has
gone on record with the
statement, “Chapter 50 is against
State Only membership of any
kind.” David also reported on the
events of Legislation Day at the
capitol. David is also working on
a membership drive program and
will have more to report next
month.
Paul Frech reported that the
newsletter reports are due and
requested that Mark Redfield
write the Shop Night report, Paul
Hu ffm an writ e th e Golf
Tournament report, and Mike
Schepens have his President’s
message by the end of the month.
Paul Huffman reported that the
Golf Tournament May 7 at San
Juan Hills Golf Course was
successful. We ended up with 35
players, most with automotive
industry ties and 14 hole sponsors
and we finished with a profit of
approx. $2,800.
John Guldalian reported that we
ran out of space on our website
and has upgraded our website
from 350 gigs of space to 1000
gigs for an additional $10 per
year. John was complimented on
his excellent work on our
website.
Patrick Prendiville reported that
he is still waiting for a contract
from the Irvine Marriott for our
dinner meetings. Patrick
suggested that until a firm offer is
in writing, that we continue with
the Holiday Inn in June and
request the upstairs room with a
bartender in the room. After
discussion, Patrick’s report was
accepted as presented.
Paul Frech reported that due to
medical issues with Tim Runner,
Cal-ABC has cancelled the Trade
Show.
Patrick Prendiville made a motion
to accept the resignation of Rita
Thomas as Executive Secretary.
After discussion, the motion was
approved.
Patrick Prendiville made a motion
to accept Jennifer Ray as our new
Executive Secretary effective
June 1. After discussion, the
motion was approved.
Patrick Prendiville made a motion
to move the chapter office to
25721 Taladro Circle Unit B
Mission Viejo CA 92691. After
discussion, the motion was
approved.
As there was no further business,
the meeting was adjourned at
8:29 P.M.
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President’s Message, by Mike Schepens
WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE?
Our recent trip to The National
Fuel Cell Research Center at the
University of California, at Irvine
introduced many of us to the
development of hydrogen fuel
cell technology. Hydrogen fuel
and hybrid technology are the
current trend of the automotive
industry. We must prepare now
for these technologies.
ew technology is
something that we all
love to hear about. With the
current trend of high gas prices,
the automotive industry is
looking more seriously than ever
at alternatives.
What struck me most about the
fuel cell lecture was the amount
of enthusiasm that the current
researchers have for their job.
These young graduate students’
ability to answer all of our
complex questions with ease and
professionalism shows us how
important their young minds are.
In a similar manner, this also
shows us how important young
minds are to our industry. We all
remember when we first started
in this business. Shop owners
from the previous generation
gave us a chance to grow and
develop because they saw our
potential and excitement for
repairing cars. This is what we
must do for the next generation.
Someday, our tenure as shop
owners will end, but by helping
young minds develop and grow in
knowledge and expertise we can
ensure the future of our industry.
With this future technology on
the horizon, we will be counting
on the next generation to carry on
our legacy.
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The winner of the 50/50
cash drawing for April
was Jay’s Car Repair for
$70. Be there next month
to win BIG!
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The winner of the Prendiville Insurance
Agency Door Prize of $50 was Marx
Servicing Mercedes who was NOT present to
collect.
This month’s prize will be:
$75
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The winner of the Battery Systems Door Prize
of $75 was Larry’s Independent Service who
was present to collect.
This month’s prize will be:
$25
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ASCCA Orange Coast Chapter 50 visits the Advanced Power and Energy
Program at UCI and the National Fuel Cell Research Center by Mark Redfield
e have come a long
way since the bi-pedal
mode of transportation was the
only way to get around. According to UCI researchers however,
it has been a relatively short period in evolutionary terms to get
to where we are today. Future
transportation and energy requirements present serious challenges for civilization, and that
is the focus of the Advanced
Power and Energy Program at
UCI.
Kathy Haq, the Director of Outreach and Communications explained the program is a collaborative effort in conjunction
with the National Fuel Cell Research Center, (NFCRC) the
UCI Combustion Laboratory,
auto manufacturers Toyota and
General Motors, State and Fed-
Prior to the on-hands look, we heard some interesting information
about the center and the research they are doing.
eral hydrogen fuel programs
and the California Air Resources Board. Student Researchers at UCI provided information about the scientific and
social problems that exist and
We did get to look . . . But not too closely. With the fuel cell running,
it felt like your dryer vent at home.
what they are doing to find
comprehensive solutions.
UCI Graduate student David
Allgood explained that (PHEV)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Technology has near and long
term viability. Toyota has provided a prototype PHEV to UCI
for research focused on vehicle
emission standards and power
grid interaction. UC Berkley is
researching consumers’ experience and driver behavior with
the PHEV. Drive cycle Comparison testing with conventional hybrids reveals one reason the PHEV produces lower
emissions, is because the gas
engine is not constantly starting
and stopping. Unlike current
hybrid vehicles, PHEV’s can
recharge their batteries from a
domestic power supply that allows most short range trips to
be made using battery electric
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Fuel Cell Research Center, continued
(Continued from page 5)
power alone. PHEV’s could reduce petroleum consumption for
passenger vehicles by 60% and
nearly eliminate urban pollution. Current certification methods are inadequate for PHEV’s
and no standards exist for mpg
and watts per mile. Updating the
EPA certification testing process is necessary to reveal the
true benefits of this technology.
The PHEV is likely the next
generation of personal transportation and will likely be found
in driveways very soon.
Gradu at e stu d ent Sh an e
Stephens-Romero presented the
Prospects for Hydrogen as a
Transportation Fuel. The Goal
according to Shane is to create a
long-term state of prosperity by
utilizing our resources so they
can be relied on indefinitely and
in ways that avoid environ-
GM Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle at the National Fuel Cell Research
Center.
mental devastation. Shane explained the alternatives for
crude oil that makes up the fuel
supply chain consists of natural
gas, ethanol, bio-diesel, electricity and hydrogen. Some have
associated problems that range
This is the best look we could get of the Engine compartment of one
of only four Hydrogen Fuel Cell engines.
from finite sources to storage
and distribution or the inability
to be generated from any primary energy source, i.e. the Edison electric power grid. Electricity and hydrogen offer the
most flexibility with electricity
as the best near term source of
energy and hydrogen in the long
term. Stationary power plants
are also viable ways to utilize
hydrogen for power supply. Hydrogen can be produced from
any primary energy source and
by six different methods today
with variable impact on the environment. A Well-to-Wheels
study compares greenhouse gas
emissions from the different hydrogen production methods. The
challenges facing hydrogen are
primarily with on board storage
and the lack of infrastructure
needed to support its’ use on a
large scale. These problems are
being studied and the outlook
(Continued on page 7)
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(Continued from page 6)
for it to become the candidate as
the ultimate fuel solution is
good, but remains one that is
long term. Hydrogen powered
fuel cell electric vehicles exist
today, and except for the hydrogen production, are zero emission vehicles. UCI has several
provided by Toyota and GM for
evaluation and they were displayed and operated for ASCCA
members to see.
Alternative Transportation Program manager Lorin Humphries
provided an overview of the
emerging hydrogen infrastructure. The third generation hydrogen filling station, operated
by the National Fuel Cell Research Center is on the UCI
campus. It provides hydrogen
for a small fleet of fuel cell vehicles (Toyota Highlanders/
Chevrolet Equinox) driven by
consumers while they are evaluated for product reliability, usability and performance. An average refuel is 3.5 to 4.2 kg and
yields a 160 to 200 mile range.
There are currently very few
hydrogen fueling stations and
they are located on the east and
west coasts. The hydrogen program requires a commitment to
a nationwide infrastructure by
2015 or alternative programs
may be considered.
A ZEV-NET (zero emission
vehicle - network enabled transport) concept is also being stud-
ied using existing commuter
train depots as sites for ZEVNet Stations. The stations consist of photovoltaic solar paneled carports and a hydrogen
fuel cell to power docks for battery electric vehicles. They can
be reserved by consumers for
driving to the workplace, which
also has battery chargers, and
used during the workday for
errands and appointments, or by
coworkers as needed and returned to the ZEV-NET station
to catch the commuter train
home.
This presentation garnered the
attention of ASCCA members
as they sensed the gravity of this
technology and what it means
for our industry. ASCCA Chapter 50 thanks the staff and researchers at UCI for their presentation and Chapter 50 past
President Rocky Kamenian for
organizing the opportunity for
members to look through this
window into the future.
Above is the dash display of the fuel cell vehicle.
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by Paul Huffman
very spring Chapter 50
holds its annual
“Gathering on the
Green” Golf Tournament. Now
past its 18th year it has been an
event that has brought shop
owners, vendors and even our
customers together for a day on
the golf course. For the second
time in as many years our BG
Petrospecs golf tournament was
held at San Juan Hills Golf
Club.
The course was in great
condition and the weather was
perfect for our 35 players who
took to the course for the 9:00
A.M. shotgun start.
Players enjoy the putting contest prior to the round.
After the round was over
players hit the club house for
food, drinks, and raffle prizes
and of course the awards.
However before the awards
were given out, the most
important event of the day took
place; the blind draw. Players
draw playing cards from a deck
to determine who’s team they
are on, and the best combined
score is tabulated to find the
winning team. Along with team
awards there is also closest-tothe-pin, long-drive, and a
putting contest. The putting
contest was decided in a puttoff. It looked as though Selwyn
Ilman from One Stop had won
when his 60 foot putt ended up
just inches from the cup.
However Bruce Peter stepped
up with a barrowed putter and
knocked his ball in the hole to
take the prize.
As with all of our events, it is
the sponsors that make them a
success. ASC Chapter 50 thanks
them for their continued
support. What we do could not
continue without it.
Much thanks goes to our sponsor BG Petrospecs. We could not do
it without you!
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