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Monday, January 5, 2015
NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
On December 11, the New York-Intercounty Chapter of NAFA held its annual Holiday Networking meeting and luncheon at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City. Thirty-five people attended and had a wonderful time. The New York-Intercounty Chapter holds a raffle each year to benefit Make A Wish. Attendees purchase tickets and various items are raffled. Many of these items are donated by various affiliates of NAFA and local sports teams. Additionally the chapter purchases gift cards for the event.
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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
Registration is now open for NAFA's 2015 Institute & Expo, April 14-17, in Orlando, Florida! NAFA's I&E is the fleet management industry's largest event. Designed around your needs, I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for both new and veteran fleet managers to get the tools they need to be successful and increase their networking power. Plus, Early Bird pricing is available until February 20, 2015. Register early and save!
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Do you know someone who has made an impact on our industry in 2014? Give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the Fleet Excellence Awards! The FLEXYs shine a spotlight on those who impacted fleet in both the corporate and public fleet segments during 2014. These awards will be reviewed by a prestigious industry panel consisting of fleet managers, fleet management company professionals, and members of the fleet industry.
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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
The Electric Circuit, main public charging network in Quebec, is partnering with The Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SDHM). As a result, three public charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed in the Chaussegros-de-Léry complex. They will be available for those who work in the complex as well as visitors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Embattled Japanese airbag supplier Takata is shaking up its top management team – even as top managers take pay cuts of as much as fifty percent. But the company is so far maintaining its position that there is no need to expand the recall of airbags linked to a potentially deadly problem that can result in the devices spewing shrapnel into the passenger compartment after a crash.
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Ford Motor Co. said on December 18 it will expand a driver-side air bag recall nationwide, adding 447,310 additional vehicles as demanded by the U.S. government — the third of five automakers to do so. Under government pressure, the automaker has recalled 502,489 vehicles for Takata driver-side air bags, along with another 36,000 for passenger-side air bags. The air bags can send shrapnel into drivers and passengers. Until now, most of the vehicles recalled were in high-humidity areas.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Altec Industries issued a recall on 1,857 aerial devices because they’re at risk for inadvertent boom movement during cool weather. The model-years in question range 1999-2014. This recall was initially issued on November 21.
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General Motors Co. customers won a key ally in their quest for $10 billion in compensation: the automaker's bankrupt predecessor, which said switch defects were illegally hidden from consumers during the company's 2009 bailout. A trust that pays the bankrupt company's creditors urged a judge to set aside earlier rulings that told the now-profitable GM it needn't pay customers for price drops of older, recalled vehicles. Drivers who were denied their rights in his court five years ago are entitled to sue now, it said in a December 16, 2014 court filing.
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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) is designed for new fleet professionals or those with less than five years of experience. It gives you the opportunity to connect with other fleet professionals face-to-face and it is also an ideal setting for those who want a refresher on what is new or emerging in the industry. Register for NAFA's EFMS on or before January 21, 2015 to take advantage of early bird pricing!
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NAFA's Masters Seminar, February 20-22, 2015, challenges fleet professionals with more than five years' experience to apply the knowledge gained through the CAFM ®/S programs or practical experience, in a series of practical exercises over three days. Register on or before January 21, 2015 to take advantage of early bird pricing!
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Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called National Travel Associates, Global Housing Corp. or Exhibitor Housing Services, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography for any reason. If you are contacted by National Travel Associates, Exhibitor Housing Services or Global Housing Corp., do NOT give any of your personal or financial data. These companies typically ask for payment up front. NAFA does not do business with National Travel Associates, Exhibitor Housing Services, Global Housing Corp., or any third party company for I&E room blocks or housing and will not be held liable for those who are deceived by this fraudulent notification.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Electric vehicle owners in Santa Cruz, CA have enjoyed free metered and garage parking and charging since the city first began installing charging stations in 2002. After January 1, 2015, however, electric vehicle users will join the ranks of traditional vehicle users and be charged for parking at all for-pay locations. Charging an electric vehicle will remain free.
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A network of charging stations could make a road trip from St. Louis to Chicago more likely in an electric vehicle, without having to haul a generator. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s office has announced an initiative to add seven fast-charge stations between the metro-east and Chicago along the historic Route 66: Edwardsville, Carlinville, Springfield, Lincoln, Normal, Pontiac, Dwight, and Plainfield.
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NAFA STORE
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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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
Eau Claire, WI; Las Vegas, NV; King County, WA; Pensacola, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Knoxville, TN; Calverton, NY; Willow Grove, PA; Fresno, CA; Raleigh, NC; Worthington, OH; Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Bridgeport, CT; Gillette, WY; and Oakland, CA.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Do you know someone who has made an impact on fleet in 2014? Nominate them for a FLEXY by clicking here!
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