NAFA Connection

NAFA's annual Institute & Expo (I&E) returns to the East Coast for the first time since 2006 when the annual conference opens on April 9, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C. Advanced level educational sessions designed specifically for veteran corporate fleet managers are among the highlights of what's new this year.

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NAFA's annual conference is introducing nearly a dozen educational sessions specifically designed for veteran corporate fleet managers. Here's a look at a few of the new sessions.

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NAFA's Board of Governors recently adopted a 2011 operating budget that included no dues increase and no increase in annual conference registration or exhibit fees. The budget goes into effect January 1, 2011. NAFA Treasurer Bryan Flansburg, CAFM, also announced that NAFA's 2010 financial position will be very strong.

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NAFA's Board of Governors met recently in New Orleans to participate in a think-tank strategic planning session focusing on the Association's chapters and partnership efforts. The Board of Governors is comprised of the leaders of each of NAFA's 33 regional chapters, 14 national committees, 12 elected officers and trustees, and invited industry representatives.

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Toyota will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 740,000 vehicles sold in the United States to address the possibility that a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.

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Improved fuel efficiency, more power, and reduced emissions, all hallmarks of the new Pentastar V-6 engine – the most advanced six cylinder engine ever produced by Chrysler – will soon be available across 13 models and will eventually replace seven different V-6 engines over the next three years.

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Forty-two capital construction projects and 33 planning projects in 40 states will share nearly $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation's popular TIGER II program for major infrastructure projects ranging from highways and bridges to transit, rail, and ports, Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced.

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Ford Motor Company recently announced the retirements of two company officers as well as a series of executive appointments that will further strengthen Ford's global management team in support of the company's One Ford plan.

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The 2.0-liter engine coming early next year to the North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be one of the first on the market to combine the technology of gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability.

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Inside the news: EPA announces ethanol waiver and NHTSA re-issues safety warning on 15-passenger vans.

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The Honourable Jim Prentice, Federal Minister of the Environment, has released the results of a joint industry and government review of the quality of Canadian gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Each quarter, Tom Webb has the opportunity to share insights into the economy and the used car market with a group of automotive industry analysts from around the country. His most recent call generated discussion of several topics of interest to NAFA Members.

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Former NAFA President Raymond L. Breault celebrated his 50th anniversary with the Association in October and was honored at a combined meeting of the New York and New Jersey chapters on October 7 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey.

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Stan Liebowitz, who served two terms as the Chair of the New Jersey Chapter of NAFA during the 1990s, passed away on September 25 at the age of 68. Liebowitz, who was retired from Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (now known as Panasonic Corporation of North America), was thought of fondly by his fellow Chapter members.

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Recent news from ARI Canada, LeasePlan USA, AmeriFleet, and PHH Arval.

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Ray Breault, Ed Oleksy, and Harry Behling are among the many NAFA Members celebrating a Membership Milestone this month.

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NAFA's annual Membership Drive runs until December 31. Participants 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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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will take place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. If you want to be on the expo floor at NAFA's next great I&E, sign up to exhibit!

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Green Car Journal announced its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year(R) – the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. The winner will be announced during the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 18.

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The Toyota Green Initiative is an environmental stewardship platform designed to empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students and alumni on the benefits of adopting a sustainable lifestyle.

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General Motors' commitment to helping commercial customers decrease the environmental impact of their fleets was shown through the industry's only fully integrated compressed natural gas cargo vans, which were on display at the Green Fleet Conference in San Diego, October 18-19.

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been selected as one of the 2010 winners of the Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3) and the recipient of a $50,000 grant to develop a student-led community project focused on sustainability in the farm community.

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Honda was recently named America's "Greenest Automaker" for the fifth consecutive time by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The award is earned by the company with the lowest combined score of its smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions (primarily CO2) in its U.S. automobile fleet.

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Los Angeles Unified School District and SuperShuttle earned "Propane Hero" awards presented by Mayor Jerry Sanders and the Western Gas Propane Association President Lesley Garland at the recent Green Fleet Expo, where the latest generation of propane autogas-fueled vehicles and technology were on display.

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OCTOBER SALE! Members and Non-Members save 25% off the price of the Fuel Management Guide (e-Download, CD-ROM, and Print Version). Just a few days left to save on this guide!

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Current listings include jobs in Elkhart, Indiana; Alexandria, Virginia; NYC metro area, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: New England (Oct. 26), San Francisco (Oct. 28), New York (Nov. 3), Atlanta (Nov. 4), New Jersey (Nov. 9), Mid West (Nov. 9), North Central (Nov. 9), Old Dominion (Nov. 9), Inter-County (Nov. 10), and Arizona (Nov. 11).

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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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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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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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