NAFA Connection

If you’re like so many of us in the 40-and-above age bracket, you may not have ventured into the seemingly dark and scary world of social media where nouns like "friend," "link," and "tweet" have morphed into verbs. But NAFA is here to help you. Beginning this fall, NAFA will enter the world of social media, and we want you to come with us.

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Recognizing a need to get corporate leaders more involved, NAFA created the Corporate Fleet Advisory Council comprised of 21 fleet managers from some of the largest corporations in the world. This Council will advise on new and existing NAFA products, comment on future direction, and point out new opportunities for the Association. In essence, the Council will utilize the knowledge, experience, and influential ideas of these corporate leaders in a way that works within their schedule.

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Keep the afternoon of September 23 open on your calendar for our latest legislative webinar offered by NAFA's U.S. Legislative Counsel, Patrick O'Connor.

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It is our Members who help make this Association successful. Your volunteer work has helped create and successfully run various committees, provide publications, educational workshops and testing, and annually offer our Institute & Expo. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

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The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is taking a stand against distracted drivers by presenting "Drive Safely Work Week." For seven days in October, NETS presents tips for businesses on how to keep their employees safe on the road – information that is valuable all year long. For a limited time, Drive Safely Work Week tool kits are available free of charge.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released updated 2009 fatality and injury data showing that highway deaths fell to 33,808 for the year, the lowest number since 1950. The record-breaking decline in traffic fatalities occurred even while estimated vehicle miles traveled in 2009 increased by 0.2 percent over 2008 levels.

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Chrysler, Ford, and Audi saw a sales increase this month but Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors reported a decline in sales.

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Both Ford's Police Interceptor sedan and utility were developed to allow departments to maximize versatility without sacrificing quality and both vehicles will debut simultaneously and be offered without interruption when production of the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ends in late 2011.

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Consumers now have two options – Ally Financial and U.S. Bank – to consider when leasing a Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Liberty.

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Ford Motor Company has significantly improved its Service Part Limited Warranty coverage on both new and remanufactured gas engine and transmission assemblies, increasing the terms from 3-years/100,000 miles to 3-years/unlimited miles, effective September 1, 2010.

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The partnership's initial efforts include placing the AAOS/OTA's already-successful "OMG: Get the Message" campaign signs in thousands of doctors' waiting rooms nationwide. The overall "OMG" campaign already includes patient-education materials (including postcards and posters) as well as airport advertising and billboards in hundreds of locations throughout the country.

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Travelers announced a potential discount of up to 15 percent on certain auto liability insurance premiums for qualifying businesses that effectively use telematics technology to monitor their owned commercial fleets and driver behavior. To qualify for a discount, businesses must show they have installed vehicle telematics devices in a sufficient number of their fleet vehicles and that they are actively incorporating safety information from the devices into their ongoing safety feedback to drivers, at least on a quarterly basis.

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Mitsubishi Motors' new i-MiEV electric vehicle is making its way across Canada, showcasing its innovative technology. Mitsubishi has now joined General Motors Co. and Nissan Motor Co. as another major automobile manufacturer with targets to release an electric vehicle within the next year. The Province of Ontario has announced that its goal is to have electric cars make up 5 percent of all vehicles in Ontario by the year 2020.

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Louis Verrengia has joined Manheim as Vice President of Commercial Accounts and Phil Moser has been promoted to Vice President of Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS).

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NAFA is proud to announce that it will be the official sponsor of the Fleet Zone at the InterBev 2010 show. The event, which is America’s premier beverage trade show and convention, will take place September 22-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.

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Join us at the Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) Oct. 6-7 and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) Oct. 8-10 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans. The two seminars provide excellent fleet education for new fleet managers (FMS) or veterans of the industry (AFMS).

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NAFA has created two new quarterly electronic newsletters geared toward the specific concerns of public service and corporate fleet managers. Exclusively for NAFA Members and NAFA Affiliates, Fleet Perspectives features special profiles on NAFA Members, important fleet news, and informative articles that won't be found anywhere else.

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NAFA's 2011 Institute and Expo will take place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. If you want to be a part of NAFA's next great I&E, sign up to exhibit!

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By participating in NAFA's annual Membership Drive, which will run until December 31, you have a shot at winning three great prizes including the grand prize of one year of free membership or affiliation; free registration for the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte; hotel accommodations for conference nights; and travel expenses to and from Charlotte.

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As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of every new vehicle in dealer showrooms. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues.

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The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range.

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The rebate will be offered through Nissan's network of dealerships in the state and will be applied at the time the vehicle is purchased. Nissan has been working with the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority since forming a partnership in 2008 on the promotion of zero-emission mobility in the state. The state of Tennessee also will be the manufacturing home for the Nissan LEAF beginning in 2012.

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Nissan North America and the state of Hawaii announced a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles, and an electric-vehicle charging network, throughout the state. The partnership, which was announced at the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo in Honolulu, marks Nissan’s first definitive agreement in the United States and will help to foster the adoption of electric-vehicle technology.

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SEPTEMBER SALE! 20 percent off for Non-Members and 30 percent off for Members! The 2-pack includes the Driver Transportation Options softcover edition and the Personal Use For Fleets CD-ROM.

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Current listings include: Fleet Sales Professionals and Regional Managers, Transportation Deployment Project Leader, and Engineering General Supervisor (Mechanical).

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Did you know that three out of four of the largest executive fleets are NAFA Members? And that seven out of 10 of the largest commercial truck fleets are NAFA Members, too? NAFA Members hold in excess of $90 billion in combined assets.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in September: Greater Pittsburg Chapter (Sept. 9), NAFA Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (Sept. 14), North Central Chapter (Sept. 14), St. Louis Gateway Chapter (Sept. 15), Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA (Sept. 15-17), NAFA Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (Sept. 15), Inter-County Chapter Meeting (Sept. 15), and Mid America Chapter (Sept. 16).

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

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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

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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. If you prefer not to receive e-mail marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by e-mailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an e-mail message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future e-mail messages. NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent e-mail addresses of our Members and Affiliates.

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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

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