http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index.cfmThe latest headlines and articles from the AEDFoundation.org Scoop.(c) 2012, Associated Equipment Distributors. All rights reserved.5Bidding was fast and furious at The AED Foundation's 2012 Live Auction Benefit co-sponsored by Richie Bros. Auctioneers. The 5th Annual Auction, which was held at the Summit in National Harbor, Md; successful raises more than $40,000 for The AED Foundation Workforce Development Initiatives. Than...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10928015Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWebinar: Dealing with Difficult Customers Feb. 23, 2012 10 to 11:30 a.m. CST "Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you'll get along." - Confucius What "Confucius say" is smart. And it's especially important when you are dealin...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927984Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Best Investment Opportunity for Your Future  By Rebecca Rakers, Manager of Sales & Development Dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers in the construction equipment industry have continued to invest in the Foundation's workforce development initiative through the 2012 Annual Fund ...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927985Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTBy Steve Johnson Let's consider for a few paragraphs some financial obstacles that students face as they make choices about technician careers and once they are actively preparing for their career. Dealers have a great opportunity here to help students as they help themselves by developing th...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927986Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTOf course you took advantage of and realized the benefit of the 100 percent bonus depreciation available in 2011. What if it's not there in 2012? Do you have a Plan B if it goes away? If you can't answer this question then this is one webinar you need to attend. If you are a dealer wit...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927934Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFor the last few months many of you have seen the live auction items. You probably thought you have plenty of time to look at them before the event. The Summit is only a week away. Now is your opportunity! All proceeds from the Live Auction benefit The AED Foundation. Here are just a few of the w...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927935Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe AED Foundation is pleased to announce that in 2012 The mikeroweWORKS Foundation will award tools scholarships to two students at each AED Affiliated technical school. Fifty-two equipment technology students will each receive a $1,000 tools scholarship; the total amount of scholarships to be awar...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927936Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCompanies today are undergoing profound changes. AED University brings the experts to help you and your employees adjust to these changes, to grow revenue and improve your profit margins. What better way to keep up with this revolution and give your employees the benefit of the knowledge to apply an...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927916Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTBe the coolest kid on the block again with your new revolutionary Apple iPad 2. As an added bonus, we've included an iPad Sleeve Gadget Pouch from the Saddleback Leather Company in Tobacco Brown. Made of stout and thick Full Grain boot leather, it will age handsomely and has a 100 year warranty....http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927917Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTBy Steve Johnson Are you concerned about where you can hire qualified technicians, or where your next generation of technicians will come from as we emerge from economic and industry recession? Stop by The AED Foundation booth at Summit and find out more about what we are doing to support you in ...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927918Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe history of Firestone stretches back over a half century to Aug. 10, 1929 when Harvey Firestone drove the first ball down the fairway to open the new South Course designed by the late Bert Way. Throughout the years, the legends of the game have left their permanent footprints on the fairways at F...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927900Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTBy Steve Johnson As an industry, we know that career and technical education is a far cry from what it was 30 or 40 years ago. Yet certain stereotypes continue to be present in the world of student career exploration and those who influence student career decisions. The diesel-equipment technicia...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927901Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWant to start the New Year off right? Join Ron Slee, training expert to parts and service managers, in the first series of webinars for 2012. Ron's programs deliver the tools it takes for your product support departments to succeed. New and seasoned managers will both benefit from the webinar to...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927904Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThere is no such thing as a brief explanation on how to manage well. The skill, knowledge and discipline needed to manage an equipment dealership branch or department demand exposure to ideas and best practices needed to manage all aspects of People, Sales, Customers, Finance and Operations. Managin...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927852Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTRemarkable adventures await you right on the grounds of Turtle Beach Lodge, the only hotel in the area actually located in Tortuguero National Park and the only one that offers beach access as well as rainforest and canal environments. The 175-acre property always provides something exciting to see ...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927853Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to the Diesel/On-Site Power Generation Technology program at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. First accredited in 2006, the college faculty and administration continue to demonstrate their commitment to excellence via the AED Accreditation program. The Program ...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927854Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWhen you think of the word "golf," is that synonymous to you with vacation, fun and relaxation? Spend a weekend at a premier championship golf resort in Virginia - Kingsmill Resort & Spa. Located in historic Williamsburg, VA along the James River, Kingsmill Resort & Spa is the annu...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927819Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe AED Foundation is pleased to announce nine new Management Certifications awarded for 2011. Congratulations to the following individuals on this career milestone: Branch Operations Management Certification Mike Wenske, Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. Parts Management Certification Robert McMa...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927800Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMake any moment special with this exceptional collection of Steuben Crystal, prestigious Scotch Whiskey and limited edition Avo cigars. Enjoy this rare acquisition with your family, friends or business associates. At Steuben, luxury is in the details. Flawless by design, Steuben is the epitome of...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927801Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe AED Foundation congratulates the faculty and administration at Reedley College in Reedley, Calif., for achieving AED Accreditation of their Equipment Service Technician Program. AED Accreditation demands a big commitment and a lot of effort in order to meet all requirements. The AED Foundation r...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927802Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTAED members only - Mark you calendar for Dec. 13, 10 - 11 a.m. CST, Don't miss this informative webinar presented by equipment industry financial experts: Scott Stafford, BDO USA, LLP; Steve Pierson, Seldon Fox Ltd.; and Garry Bartecki, Vice President of Finance, AED. Join them as they delive...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927774Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTDon’t you deserve the best in a desk chair?  Trimmed in Deluxe European Black Leather, this executive chair features a deluxe comfort headrest, soft touch tilt-up armrests and heavy duty polished aluminum base. All too often visitors and prospective clients glance around an office suit...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927775Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTLet’s see… there’s a growing equipment tech shortage looming… we need to get students into technical programs and into our industry… we want to all find the best and the brightest for our own companies. The data shows that a majority of interns are hired full-time af...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927776Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Live Auction at Summit is your chance to fulfill one of your major "Bucket List" must-do events: As the high-bidder, you and a friend will attend the two final days of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, golf's most prestigious event. Since 1934, Augusta has played hos...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927718Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMentoring is one of those words that is thrown around rather loosely in organizations today. We all know who our own mentors are and have been, those who have helped us grow and develop along the way in our careers. Yet typically these mentoring relationships have been informal, coming about through...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927719Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWhat better way to begin your Summit experience than an evening of laughter at the first-ever Comedy Night Benefit for The AED Foundation! Two comedic talents extraordinaire will entertain you and your guests with their humor and quick wit. Tickets are on sale now at www.aedsummit.com. Joey ...http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation/articles/index_full_story.cfm?id=10927720Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT