IDA has it's first meeting

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I would just like to say thanks to all the participants of the first IDA phone meeting. A quality group, that aims to make a difference in this industry, through professionalism, dedication, education ,and openness. The first meeting was an indication that the elected board are all serious about success, serious about leaving egos and agendas outside the board room, and making detailing a profession. Our first face to face meeting will be at MTE, where educational seminars will also be on the agenda for all members.



If you have not yet considered an IDA membership, if this meeting was any indication membership will have its privileges.
 
As I have posted on another site; Give me the quick sale as to why the IDA is good to join. What do I get for my money. What do they offer that I cannot get anywhere else.



Cheers,

GREG
 
Greg Nichols said:
As I have posted on another site; Give me the quick sale as to why the IDA is good to join. What do I get for my money. What do they offer that I cannot get anywhere else.



Cheers,

GREG
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Ditto,



I have asked in the past. I get oh go here (some forum with 2 posts per page).
 
What about group discounts on business and health insurance? To me, that would be a good reason to consider joining.
 
To be honest I think it would serve us better to start several regional groups. Effect change on a local scale over a period of years. then band the regionals together to a national chapter based system.
 
I vote Aaron for the PNW.



The OP of this thread is just spamming the IDA and has yet to answer the questions. Why join?



Scott I doubt they will give a better deal then we can get on our own.
 
What can the IDA do to improve the industry? The goal of the IDA is to provide opportunities to participate in events that will gain international recognition for the industry, including national meetings and conventions. The IDA will also work with members to provide discounts on services and products that can significantly help operator members.



The IDA will constantly work with leaders in the industry to develop new opportunities. Also the IDA will work on an association sponsored insurance program that will save members money on insurance policies. Plans are to develop a certification program for the detail industry that will set the standards for the industry! In addition, the IDA will continue to identify and develop training materials to provide detailers with more options in this much needed area.
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The intentions do sound good... But detailing is more like PDR; a specialized group

that wont necessarily benefit from joining an association. Online forums like this one

is free with immediate benefits...
 
You will need tangible benefits to lure in the majority of detailers. I like Scottwax's idea of discounts on health insurance. Because I live in Canada and health insurance is covered by my government health plan, I would be interested in dental coverage which is not (unfortunately) included with OHIP.



To make that work and to make the discounts substantial enough, the IDA (and any association that claims to work for detailers) must also seek out the bulk of production detailers.
 
I think I-CAR and/or ASE should be involved with including reconditioning into their scope. They've done some good for the auto repair industry, why not detailing?



Dealership mechanics are ASE certified and their body techs are I-CAR, why not have their detailers be certified too?
 
But the problem is that most wont recognize an IDA certification. Maybe 3M and/or

Meguiars certs would hold more weight.
 
Forget the IDA(for the moment), I'm talking about having an well know, industry respected oranization/council acknoledge, train & certify people. If I'm not mistaken, 3M is directly involved with I-CAR training on things like bumper bumper/plastic repair, why not reconditioning? It's not like they don't offer products for that market. Both Meg's and 3M (as well as many manufacturers) sponsor classes, why not cater them to an organization for a more structured benefit?
 
Will the public really value certification like they do ASE, I'm not even sure if a majority of the public even car about ASE or even know what it stands for. It seems the public is clueless and just cares about the bottom line in my experience, till something goes wrong......too late then.



So that brings me back to the largest benefit I think the IDA or any organization of detailiers/recon specialists is to EDUCATE the public in direct local responses.



my 1cent,

GREG
 
Forget the IDA(for the moment), I'm talking about having an well know, industry respected oranization/council acknoledge, train & certify people. If I'm not mistaken, 3M is directly involved with I-CAR training on things like bumper bumper/plastic repair, why not reconditioning? It's not like they don't offer products for that market. Both Meg's and 3M (as well as many manufacturers) sponsor classes, why not cater them to an organization for a more structured benefit?
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In the grander scheme of things, detailing is a very small industry catering to

individuals mostly; a small demographic group. The general public doesn't

care and that's obvious by what you see on the roads. The local carwash is

good enough for them. And to shell out a few bills for a "detail" sounds absurd.

Educate people of the benefits of a professional detail? Now that's a challenge.

And with this economy...
 
David Fermani said:
I think I-CAR and/or ASE should be involved with including reconditioning into their scope. They've done some good for the auto repair industry, why not detailing?



Dealership mechanics are ASE certified and their body techs are I-CAR, why not have their detailers be certified too?
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I CAR used to do a program for detailing years ago but I'm not sure if they still offer it.
 
Joe,



did you take all the classes to become certified, or just that one? I have a chance to take one next week.



Cheers,

GREG
 
I'm thinking I'll hit it next week for 4hrs. I think it should be okay, as most of the things on the course outline are things I already feel I do well.......but more ideas always help.



GREG
 
It's definately worth going to the training on detailing. I'd say it wouldn't benefit you too much (as far as detailing) to get your Gold and/or Platinum certification unless you're going into the collision repair/insurance field. Because I'm in that industry, I have both them. I still think the IDA / PDA / I-CAR should get more involved with training us in detailing.
 
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