NAFA Connection

A revision of NAFA's Code of Regulations was issued on August 4. Please discard any previous versions you have, as they are no longer applicable.

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If you find yourself in a hardship situation, or if you have recently (within the past year) had to cancel your NAFA membership due to such hardships, please let NAFA know. Members have the ability to petition NAFA for a reduction of membership dues and Affiliation fees.

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Time is running out to take advantage of savings! Early Bird reservations are available for the FMS and AFMS in New Orleans, October 12-13 and 14-16.

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August 31 is the cutoff for I&E exhibitors wishing to reserve premium positions, so don't delay!

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The deadline for entry is September 9, so don't delay. NAFA Fleet Management Association is now seeking qualified candidates to fill this seat.

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President Barack Obama met with industry officials on August 9 to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles.

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British Columbia, Canada's tough new drinking and driving penalties are posing challenges for employers who have to decide what to do with workers who require breathalyzing devices for one year on all vehicles they drive.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean gasoline requirements for parts of Tennessee.

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KAR Auction Services, Inc. announced on August 15 that its subsidiary, ADESA, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the equity of OPENLANE, Inc., an Internet-based business-to-business automotive remarketing company.

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Shaky consumer confidence has taken another hit with a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, and many now think U.S. auto sales will fail to reach thirteen million this year, as analysts and automakers had projected.

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YRC Worldwide, UPS, FedEx, Coca Cola, PepsiCo, JB Hunt, Oldcastle Architectural, Purolator, and more will discuss fleet technology with industry peers.

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Highway Safety Legislation Introduced

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Ontario Government Continues with Electric Vehicle Initiatives.

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In this month's Remarketing Strategy column, Manheim Consulting's Tom Webb discusses the state of "used vehicle suppliers" in the wholesale marketplace, including commercial and government fleets.

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As markets around the world react to the downgrade of the United States' credit rating, fuel-efficient vehicle sales face the prospect of another decline similar to the one they experienced in 2008.

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In the face of a U.S. heatwave, energy systems were taxed to the brink. What would happen if plug-in vehicles were added to the power grid load?

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Curtis Miller celebrates his 25th anniversary with NAFA in August.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Walter Burnett, CAFM, closed the book on an impressive 38-year career of public service on April 30, retiring from the Public Works Director post for the City of Macomb, Ill.

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Hourglass Management Corporation (HMC), an automotive remarketing, financing, and fleet management consulting firm, announced on August 15 the appointment of NAFA Member Mark Petersen to Senior Sales Executive.

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NAFA Request For August 2011 Vehicle Problem Reports

NAFA’s Public Safety Group Committee collects problem reports from agencies on a monthly basis and presents them to the manufacturers in advance of NAFA’s Institute & Expo for solution.

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Following on from this month's announcement of new fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that $175 million of funding would be provided over the next three to five years to forty different projects across fifteen states.

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The Arkansas Energy Office announced on August 5 the launch of the Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Rebate Program. The new program provides an incentive for fleets to purchase and/or convert their Arkansas-licensed vehicles to CNG.

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General Motors has awarded a production contract to A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and systems, for batteries to be used in future GM electric vehicles to be sold in select global markets.

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Detroit Edison President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented on August 12 two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. With the addition, DTE Energy continues its effort to expand the company's use of alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Japanese giant and American start-up reveal plans for building RAV4 EV.

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced on August 10 that Leviton, a global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, has been selected as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota customers and dealers.

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Appealing to a customer base with an eye for sustainability, retail chains Best Buy, Cracker Barrel, Fred Meyers, and Walgreens have all issued promises to install EV Chargers in the near future.

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The law is not your enemy, provided you know what it means to you. NAFA’s Law Guide for Fleet Professionals is the concise, understandable, and convenient way to put that value to work for you!

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Recent listings include jobs in Boston, MA; Brandon, MB; Wake Forest, NC; Lombard, IL; Park Ridge, NJ; Arlington County, VA; San Jose, CA; Roanoke County, VA; Baltimore, MD; St. Louis, MO; Arlington County, VA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; Garland, TX; Oakland, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Cambridge, MA, in the U.S., as well as Brandon, MB; St. Catherines, ON; Edmonton, AB, in Canada.

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With nearly nine months to go before the show, exhibit space is already more than fifty percent sold out for NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo! It's not (yet) too late to reserve your place on the Expo floor, so visit www.nafainstitute.org for details and do it today!

 

Registration for the Sixth Annual Southern Regional Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama ends Sept. 1. Don't delay! The Fairfield Inn and Suites, Orange Beach will host this incredible opportunity for education and networking.

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The Carolinas Chapter will host the 2011 Annual Business Meeting, October 2-4, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next two weeks: Pacific Southwest (Aug 23); Greater Pittsburgh (Aug 25); Philadelphia (Sept. 1); Nor-Cal Northern Nevada (Sept. 8); South Central (Sept. 8); Puget Sound (Sept. 8); North Central (Sept. 13); Sunshine State (Sept 14-16); Arizona (Sept. 15); and New York (Sept. 15).

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

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

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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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing 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 email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email 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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