UAF to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Las Vegas Reception

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a reception benefiting the foundation and its scholarship program. UAF will host the event Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. Pacific at The Venetian Las Vegas. Individuals and organizations can learn more about attending the event and supporting the campaign through the UAF website.

UAF Recognizes 40 Years of Scholarships and Grants

“The celebration event in Las Vegas is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the foundation’s history and celebrate all those who have made it possible for UAF to fund grants and award more than 8,000 scholarships over the last 40 years,” said Roger McCollum, MAAP, chairman, University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “We extend our sincere thanks to all those who have supported the UAF 40th Anniversary campaign, especially the Ruby Celebration Host donors. Their generosity will ensure that UAF can continue to invest in the education of the next generation for the next 40 years and beyond.”

UAF 40th Anniversary Campaign Donors

The foundation recognized the following donors for their support of its 40th anniversary campaign.

Ultimate Ruby Celebration Host

– Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)

Premier Ruby Celebration Hosts

• The Bickle Family
• Cloyes & Rotomaster
• Epicor Software Corporation
• MANN+HUMMEL
• Kathleen Schmatz
• The Schwartz Family

Ruby Celebration Hosts

• Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
• Auto Care Association
• Automotive Parts Associates (APA)
• Automotive Parts Headquarters
• Babcox Media
• Richard and Lisa Beirne
• Bosch
• Barry & Brian Cohn Family Foundation
• CRC Industries
• Dorman Products
• East Penn Manufacturing
• Federated Auto Parts
• FedPro – Tub O’ Towels/Free All
• GB Remanufacturing
• Highline Warren
• The Hub Corporation
• The McCarthy Family
• The McCollum Family
• MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
• Mevotech
• The Williams Family/N.A. Williams
• Parts Authority
• PHINIA
• The Pronto Network
• Schwartz Advisors
• SKF Vertevo
• Standard Motor Products
• SYLVANIA
• Valvoline
• The Washbish Family

Foundation Invites Industry Participation

“We invite everyone attending AWDA and AAPEX to join us for the celebration. Those who are not able to be in Las Vegas may still support the campaign with a donation,” said McCollum.