On Sunday, June 12, 2011 one hundred and twenty-four golfers gathered at Whisky Run Golf Club on Lorraine Road in Port Colborne to play in the 14th Annual Young Auto Professionals Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament go to support an elementary school breakfast program for students needing some assistance from their school. We are pleased to provide funds for this worthwhile project.

The weather was good for golf and the field of golfers demonstrated that they were having a lot of fun throughout the tournament.

Following a traditional shotgun start at 8:00 a.m., the golfers were treated to a mid-game break at the complimentary “Gourmet Hot Dog Stand” staffed by a variety of volunteers from the Young Auto Professionals. At the end of the event, Whisky Run provided an exceptional steak dinner that was appreciated by all in attendance.

Prizes were awarded at the conclusion of 18 holes and many of the golfers stayed around to chat and renew friendships with the many national suppliers representatives that were in attendance.

Appreciation is extended to all who participated in the tournament,  our sponsors and the staff volunteers who made the event run smoothly.

Interstate Batteries of Hamilton arranged to provide a barbeque for the staff of The Young Automotive Professionals and for all customers who were within easy, lunch hour driving distance of our warehouse in Port Colborne.

Dave Doma, co-owner of Interstate Batteries - Hamilton, and Dave’s Mom cooked up a storm and provided a very nice luncheon break for staff and our customers from shops that could make it to the event.

We extend our sincere appreciaton to Dave, his mother and Interstate Batteries in Hamilton for this much appreciated customer event.

Our 14th Annual Gold Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Whisky Run Golf Club.  A full field of 144 golfers is expected and all proceeds will go to a local charity (The Elementary School Breakfast Program).

Each golfer will receive a presentation gift package of special items. At the end of the event, Whisky Run will be serving an excellent steak dinner prepared by their Chef for all in attendance.

Prizes are awarded for first and second place teams with opportunities for special prizes for Hole-in-One and Closest to the Pin as well.

The event mixes our professional installers from area commercial shops with golfers from our national supply chain.

You must register no later than May 28, 2011. Registration is strictly capped on a first-come, first in basis with a maximum of 144 golfers.

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Robert Maiurro, Area Manager for Tenneco Canada, was the featured presenter at our special clinic. Robert shared the latest information and technical tips on Ride Control / Suspension with 50 registered mechanics and shop owners on May 18, 2011.

Fifty-four area shop owners, mechanics, technicians and service writers attended the training clinic. Fourteen staff members from The Young Automotive Professionals were also in attendance.

To start the evening off ‘The Country Boys’ catering service from Wainfleet provided a great meal for everyone.

Robert Maiurro led the group through technical details on Ride Control in general, and how Monroe products could improve the operating conditions of vehicles that have reached the performance limit on the factory equiped suspension system installed at the time the vehicle was assembled in the factory.

Using the latest videos and slides to demonstrate how the suspension system degrades over time, Robert showed the impact on STEERING, STABILITY and SAFETY.

Robert then displayed the difference that new equipment made to the stability, steering, and stopping of vehicles. Some time was also spent on the relationship between suspension and the electronic stability control systems in many new automobiles.

Information on how to communicate the need for and value of repairs to a vehicle suspension system to customers. Robert noted that most consumers do not understand that a properly functioning suspension system is critical to the vehicles overall safety.  He stated that many customers equate the suspension system with ride comfort and it is the duty of shop personnel to impress on them the importance of having a properly operating suspension system for safety.

Everyone in attendance received some gifts from Monroe. A series of door prize draws was also presented at the conclusion of the clinic.

Additional information on Monroe Ride Control and Monroe suspension products is available from any Counter Person at Youngs or from our Sales Representatives in the field: Frank Nava and Bob White.

Contact us for a Monroe vehicle suspension check list to assist you with determining the condition of each vehicle’s system.

Robert Maiurro, Regional Manager, Tenneco Canada will present a ninety-minute ride control seminar on Wednesday, May 18, 20ll at the Port Colborne Lions Club Hall, 49 Chippawa Road, Port Colborne, ON.

Robert’s presentation will provide all the technical understandings necessary to be able to diagnose and correct ride control issues caused by suspension problems within modern automobiles.  Using videos developed specifically by Monroe’s training division along with some fascinating video of real cars with suspension problems, all participants will be fully informed about the latest information in this field.

Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and a hearty meal will be catered by The Country Boys catering service of Wainfleet, ON.  The seminar session follows and participants will have time for questions and dialogue following the training event.

This even is designed for mechanics, technicians, and shop service writers in our Commerical accounts group. To register, simply contact one of our Sales Representatives or call The Young Automotive Professionals to register for the clinic.