NAFA ConnectionNAFA Fleet Management AssociationMonday, December 16, 2013THE FIRST WORD
"As the year winds down, I want to take a few moments to say thank you for your support of, and belief in, NAFA. All of us at NAFA headquarters have your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. When you renew your membership, participate in NAFA meetings, and get involved and engaged, it tells us that we are hitting the mark."
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On December 2, NAFA Ontario Chapter hosted an Adverse Conditions and Eco-Driving seminar. The Chapter, in partnership with DriveWise Canada, coordinated the seminar which was designed to be informative and interactive while requiring participation from the attendees.
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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
Registration for I&E is now open! Register by this Wednesday, December 18, 2013 and you could win a NEW 16GB Apple iPad Air worth $499! The winner will be picked and notified on December 19, 2013 and the iPad will be shipped to your business or home before December 24, 2013.
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Alert, Members and Affiliates! NAFA does NOT work with any third party companies for I&E room blocks or housing. If you are contacted in any way by agencies that lead you to believe otherwise, please contact NAFA HQ and do not engage in transactions with these entities.
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NAFA was recently recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE) for the Association’s demonstrated commitment to its community and the needs of others. Specifically, NAFA was recognized for its work with Habitat For Humanity and the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
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NAFA is proud to announce the debut of "Safety First" – a new column provided by the National Safety Council (NSC) – that will run in each issue of FLEETSolutions magazine. The first column, which takes a look at the effect of distracted driving, will appear in the January/February 2014 issue of the publication.
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NAFA New Jersey Chapter Chair Frank Memolo, Fleet Manager for Panasonic Corporation of America, discusses why chapters, the Association, and all driver-based industries place special importance on distracted driving topics.
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
NAFA Comments On EPA’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards Proposal; FMCSA Requests Public Feedback On Inspection Violation Reporting; House Energy And Commerce Committee To Hold Hearing Bill To Repeal Dealer Obligations; and Congressman Announces Highway Funding Bills.
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REMARKETING STRATEGY WITH THOMAS WEBB
In November, new vehicle inventory levels were higher than in previous months, wholesale supplies were rising, used retail gross margins remained narrow, and manufacturers were aggressive with incentives to jumpstart year-end closeout sales. That’s an environment that guarantees falling wholesale values, right? Well, not this time.
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General Motors announced on December 10 that Chief Executive Daniel F. Akerson would retire next month and be succeeded by Mary T. Barra, who would become the first woman to lead a major auto company. The elevation of Barra to the chief executive post is the latest dramatic change at the top of General Motors since its bailout by the federal government in 2009.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2014 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, ensuring a wide variety of choices available for consumers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v2b.asp?aid=244795&issueID=25451 to view the full article online. All of the efforts by manufacturers to make electric vehicles more popular seem to be working; however, there is one issue that they haven’t resolved that may be keeping EV sales from taking off: price. EVs and all their variants – hybrids, plug-in hybrids, etc. – are still too expensive, in spite of potential savings on fuel.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXYs) are open to every fleet management professional regardless of whether or not they are current members of NAFA Fleet Management Association. The 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards will be awarded on April 8, 2014 at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v2b.asp?aid=245538&issueID=25451 to view the full article online. Are you new to fleet? Or a seasoned professional? Studying for your CAFM? No matter what your experience level is, NAFA has the educational program to meet your needs! All of NAFA's educational programs are designed to enhance the learners’ experience, share best practices, form a dialogue among attendees, and create an interactive environment.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v2b.asp?aid=246084&issueID=25451 to view the full article online. As a NAFA member, you have hundreds of ways to use your NAFA benefits - including exclusive access to the NAFA Webinar Archives, a collection of past recorded webinars. The webinars section also has any upcoming webinars, which are usually an hour in length and occur monthly or bi-monthly.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v2b.asp?aid=244342&issueID=25451 to view the full article online. NAFA is conducting a brief survey on fleet management salary and compensation. We ask that you participate! Surveys like this allow NAFA to collect and offer valuable benchmarking data to all NAFA Members.
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