NAFA Connection

NAFA Fleet Management Association

May 10, 2010
ARI - Automotive Resources International
THE FIRST WORD
By Phillip E. Russo, CAE
Executive Director, NAFA

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Ranken Technical College has been providing skilled labor through hands-on, state-of-the-art training in a variety of technical disciplines since 1907.

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Please review to get the most out of your NAFA membership by having 24/7 access to your account. With these important changes to the website, your username and password may have changed.

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Several awards for innovative ideas and dedication to the Association were given during NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit.

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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
The newly-signed legislation explicitly prohibits a person from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a vehicle in Michigan.

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In vehicles without the upgrade, the VSC system could, in limited situations, activate at low speed (approximately 9 mph) for a few seconds after acceleration from a stopped position and, as a result, the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects.

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"April was a very positive month for Chrysler Group, with concrete results that highlight the company is on-track and gaining momentum," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization.

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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
* NAFA Participates in Congressional Climate Change Briefing
* DOT Posts New Information on CSA 2010

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* New Hybrid Buses Added to Windsor's Fleet

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INSIDE NAFA
All presentation proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2010, to be considered.

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Thirty NAFA Members and Affiliates took part in a Habitat For Humanity project on April 23 just before the start of the I&E. The project was part of Detroit's Visit 2020, which is one of several programs across Michigan created to strengthen local neighborhoods.

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NAFA Member Margaret Chambers, who was seriously injured in March while vacationing in Hawaii, has made it back home to Utah but still needs your help. If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.margaretchambers.org.

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NAFA Honored An Impressive Class Of CAFM Graduates At This Year's Institute & Expo.

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NAFA would like to thank the many sponsors who made this year's Institute & Expo in Detroit possible.

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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS
The 200 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) join roughly 20,000 low-emission and alternative-fuel vehicles already in use and have been deployed in Austin, Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Long Island, Minneapolis, and Louisville.

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NAFA STORE
EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
One place to gather job postings and jobs wanted – and a resume bank!

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Did you know we have made some changes to our site as a way to help serve NAFA Members and Affiliates better?
 
Softech International Inc.
Adesa Atlanta
Truck Accessories Group, LLC
Insurance Auto Auctions
Mercedes-Benz
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
Each year, more than 100 NAFA Chapter meetings provide top-level education and training opportunities on a wide variety of timely topics.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS YOU
As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams – NAFA's U.S. and Canadian Legislative Counsels, respectively – supply monthly updates on legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

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Same content information as found on the Networking Databases, just downloadable!

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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily e-mail others within that community with specific fleet questions.

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Congratulations – you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?

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NAFA cares about your privacy. As such, NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses or phone numbers of its Members or Affiliates.

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MORE NAFA STORE ITEMS
Designed with you in mind, the guide will help you understand fuel supply and demand dynamics to better anticipate price changes, understand key fuel standards, and identify appropriate policies, activities, and technologies to improve fuel efficiency.

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