Dec 15, 2007
There are few things as important as passing on our traditions, skills and values to the next generation. Most of us say we do, however few actually put their words into action outside their own family. (I’m talking to myself here…). That isn’t the case with Kevin Baas. Through his Chopper and Manufacturing classes at the Kennedy High School, Kevin (or “teach” as the students call him) has managed to see his idea develop from an after school hobby to an officially offered class. So successful has been his classes that other schools have been inspired to adopt similar curriculum. He’s even managed to develop his own funding and get students interested in the type of skills that will 1) help them secure a meaningful career and future and 2) contribute to the ongoing biker community in a positive manner. These students bikes have been featured in national magazines and premier shows, and that’s not a bad achievements at all in my book!.
If your not familar with Kevin, check out his site at www.baasmetalcraft.com as well as him being named “2007 Motorcycling’s Man of the Year” by Cycle Source magazine in their December issue. I’ve only met Kevin via email and phone since he’s built some parts for us and I hope to be able to shake his hand one day and say “great job, keep up the work!”. You can also see Kevin’s helpful writing skills in his book called “How to Build an Old Skool Bobber”
