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Wisconsin Chapter Member Thomas Krause, Fleet Manager, West Bend Mutual Insurance Co., brought back photos from the Chapter's meeting in conjunction with the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show. Krause said, "The Wisconsin chapter once again celebrated one of the first true signs of spring: the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show. This year 80+ fleet professionals gathered at the Milwaukee Hilton for a brief business meeting and a delicious buffet lunch before hearing from 9 OEMs about their new offerings for the 2014 Model Year."

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On March 12 Karen Rasnick of the New England Chapter announced they were adopting a new registration fee structure, modeled after the structure being used for registration for the 2013 I&E. "As a result, NAFA Members will continue to receive the same great rate and Corporate Colleagues of NAFA Members will receive a discounted rate.

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NAFAConnection was advised of an error that was published in a recent article: ARI's Suzanne Wilson Takes New Jersey Chapter Through Business Driving Options.

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NAFA 2013 Webinar Series continues on Wednesday, March 20 with Natural Gas For My Fleet - Is It For Me and How to Get From Here to There. This webinar is free to NAFA Members but registration to take part ends on Tuesday, March 19. This presentation will take the fleet operator through the process needed to evaluate whether or not natural gas can work in their operation. It will cover key considerations a fleet must assess in performing this evaluation, as well as critical components a fleet much consider when beginning to implement a project.

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The I&E is the place where fleet comes to meet and do business, but in years past it has also been the place that generated a lot of excess paper. In keeping with fleet and the membership's desire to move decisively toward sustainability, NAFA is streamlining. Starting with the 2013 I&E in Atlantic City, NJ NAFA is saying goodbye to the print stations of old and hello to more efficient digital processes. And that's just the start!

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In 2013, make your mark by lending a hand with NAFA's I&E Habitat For Humanity project. With the help of many different groups and communities, Atlantic City is growing and getting stronger, and now NAFA has a chance to help in that transformation! How can you help? Plan to arrive a day early and join with other NAFA community volunteers to assist in an Atlantic City Habitat For Humanity community project.

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently published a study that looked at the use of remanufactured parts in the federal vehicle fleet; the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it will not delay the July 1 start date for enforcing the new requirements for the hours-of-service (HOS) rules for truck drivers; and Congressional Members have released draft carbon-pricing legislation and solicited feedback on it from stakeholders and the public.

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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined for the second consecutive month in February. At 122.0, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is now 3 percent below its year-ago level. Auction prices unadjusted for changes in mix and mileage are higher than they were last year as a result of commercial consignments accounting for a greater share of auction volume in 2013.

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NAFA Affiliate Jim Spellissy is excited, and you will be too when you find out all you will experience at the 2013 I&E in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has accepted delivery of more than a dozen compressed natural gas-fueled pickup trucks that are being added to Oklahoma's fleet of vehicles. Fallin said on March 6 that the CNG vehicles will cut the state's vehicle fuel costs and help reduce exhaust emissions.

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It may seem like an odd choice to pitch fuel efficiency and energy independence in Texas, but General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson took that message to the Lone Star State on March 6, telling participants in an energy conference that America is on the right track as it curbs consumption and develops domestic resources while curbing fuel imports.

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In the 2011 fiscal year, the administration spent $975 million on maintenance. The report looked at whether federal agencies use original or remanufactured parts to fix vehicles and found that agencies have different policies on whether to use them.

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We’ve all been there. Your first time at a conference or a seminar – you’re unfamiliar, don’t recognize any faces, maybe feeling a bit shy and awkward in approaching others. NAFA has built in two ways that will make your I&E experience more productive, more enjoyable, and a lot less stressful.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Kevin McGrath, President, Fleet Street Remarketing, LLC, celebrates 25 years of NAFA membership! NAFA thanks all of the members celebrating their anniversaries this month for their years with the Association. It is the strength of the membership that has helped make NAFA the fleet industry's strongest association.

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NAFA is providing exclusive bus transportation between Philadelphia International Airport and Atlantic City, NJ at a low-cost of $25 round-trip per person!

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Need to know about what's coming in public safety vehicles, or what's coming from the OEMs in all fleet sectors? NAFA's I&E has two events you will want to take part in: U Drive It! New Product Review and an OEM Panel Discussion for Fleet as Wednesday's I&E keynote address.

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Union Leasing Inc. is pleased to welcome Heather Perez to the position of Client Services Account Manager. She joins Union Leasing after spending 13 years in the fleet management industry in numerous roles with a well-respected fleet management company, and brings her fleet management customer service experience to Union's account management team.

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After the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala goes on sale late next month, the current Impala will still remain in production. The car will be renamed the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited and will be a fleet-only vehicle. The current Impala is already a big hit with fleets and rental companies. About 77 percent of the car’s 169,352 sales last year were to fleets, so it makes sense for Chevrolet to milk the car’s popularity for another year even after launching the new 2014 model for consumers.

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Sales of Ford vehicles capable of running on compressed natural gas or propane autogas have reached record levels, as businesses and commercial customers seek relief from constantly fluctuating gas prices. In response to increased customer demand, the automaker has expanded its portfolio of product offerings in this growing alternative-fuel market segment.

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A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts the number of vehicles potentially affected in the U.S. at 47,419. Another 2,819 Subaru vehicles are affected in Canada. The recall population includes certain 2010 through 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback models equipped with automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES), certain 2012 and 2013 Subaru Impreza sedans (not WRX/STI) equipped with an Audiovox RES, and certain 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek crossovers equipped with CVT transmission and an Audiovox RES.

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One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!

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