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Our hearts and minds are with our brothers and sisters in Paris. We understand all too well the pain and suffering you are living through. We also know that strength, determination, and perseverance — as well as love — will conquer and win out, as good always prevails. Do not lose heart. Be strong. And know that we are all praying for you and standing strong behind you.

 

Remember the old Reese's peanut butter cup commercials when two great tastes came together and made something even better? NAFA's Great Lakes and Tri -State Chapters hosted the Annual Fall Educational Seminar on October 7, 2015 in Perrysburg, Ohio. You might say these were also two great tastes that taste great together.

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The October Meeting of NAFA St. Louis Gateway Chapter took place at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The facility opened in 2003.

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NAFA's Tri-State Chapter recently had their November meeting in Louisville, KY. The meeting was hosted by Brown-Forman (with special thanks to Katie Rixman and Mary Pat Crabtree for planning and hosting this event)! NAFA's Tri-State Chapter consists of members from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and rotate meetings to different areas to best serve all chapter members.

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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.

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Tina Lynn Mercardo, CEM, Named NAFA's Director Of Meetings & Events

NAFA strives to provide meetings and events that consistently challenge, inform, and attract the fleet industry. The Association's Director of Meetings & Events provide the strategies and execution that make NAFA's seminars and conferences must-attend events year after year. On November 9, 2015, NAFA proudly welcomed Tina Lynn Mercardo, CEM, as its new Director of Meetings & Events.

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NAFA's 2015 Webinar Series Continues With Safety And Risk Topic - Registration Closes Tomorrow!

Get ready for NAFA's latest edition of the 2015 webinar series, Ignoring Driver Safety is Risky Business: Best Practices in Driver Risk Management. The webinar takes place this Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time). NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members, but you must register by close of business tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17!

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NAFA's CAFM^®/S Online Boot Camp: Register For Financial Management!

NAFA’s CAFM^®/S Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice; so if you're looking to get your Financial Management certificate this upcoming year, enroll for the next Boot Camp webinar: Financial Management – December 2 & 3, 2015 - Click to register now!

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NAFA's EFMS In Texas: The One In-Person EFMS For 2016 Is The Place You Want To Be!

All new to the February session of NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) is the expert forum so that you can ask and learn from four fleet professionals with more than 150 years of fleet management experience combined! They will discuss topics, answer questions, and share fleet management insights with you. In addition, the EFMS will now address for the first-time ever the eleven essential practices of fleet management!

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2016 Institute And Expo: Registration Now Open!

Stay tuned to NAFA's various communications in the coming weeks! NAFA's 2016 I&E registration is now open at www.nafainstitute.org! Register by November 30, 2015 for the full conference (4 day option) and save an additional $50.00 off the early bird rate! Just use the promotion code NOV50 when registering. This offer expires November 30, so act now!

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Submissions For The 2016 FLEXY Awards Now Open

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 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards will be awarded on April 19, 2016 at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Austin, Texas. NAFA's 2016 FLEXY Awards submissions are now open at www.flexyawards.com!

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Take A Look At Some Of The Career-Enhancing Education Coming To NAFA's 2016 I&E

NAFA's Institute & Expo means education that is designed to meet your specific fleet needs. Need proof? Inside is a small sampling of the hot-button topics affecting fleet right now and being discussed at NAFA's Institute & Expo, April 19-22 in Austin, Texas! NAFA's 2016 I&E registration is now open at www.nafainstitute.org!

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NAFA Warning: Beware of Misleading Housing Services Inquiries!

Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called either 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 Exhibitor Housing Services or Global Housing Corp. do NOT give any of your personal or financial data.

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NAFA Announces New Safety Advisory Council Affiliate Vice Chair Phil Moser

In mid-October, NAFA Fleet Management Association President Ruth Alfson, CAFM® appointed Phil Moser as Safety Advisory Council Affiliate Vice Chair. Moser is Vice President with safety training providers Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS). He succeeds Katherine Croze, National Sales Manager for Government Fleet Market for The CEI Group, who stepped down in August.

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NAFA Announces New I&E Arrangements Committee Vice Chair Sara Burnam, CAFM^®

In mid-October, NAFA Fleet Management Association President Ruth Alfson, CAFM^® appointed Sara Burnam, CAFM^®, Assistant Director of Fleet Management, Palm Beach County, Florida as I&E Arrangements Committee Vice Chair. Burnam will be instrumental in the arrangements for NAFA's 2017 Institute & Expo (I&E), which will take place in Tampa, Florida.

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Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Fall is here! Find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of. Details inside!

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The Holidays Are Here At NAFA's Chapter Meetings

Check out what's currently scheduled across the NAFA Chapter landscape and celebrate with your fleet peers!

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U.S. Legislative Issues

Auto Cybersecurity Legislation Introduced, NHTSA Issues Recall Remedy Order, and House Passes Multiyear Highway Bill; Safety Advocates Push for Changes

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Canadian Legislative Issues

The Ontario Auto Mayors argue the importance of maintaining automotive investments in Canada in order for the industry to remain competitive, which is why the implementation of national policies is crucial according to them.

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Wholesale Prices Rise For Fifth Consecutive Month

Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased for the fifth consecutive month in October. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to a reading of 125.3, exactly where it started the year and up 2.9 percent from last October.

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Have You Booked Your Booth Space On NAFA's 2016 I&E Expo Floor?

Forge new relationships and strengthen partnerships on the Expo floor while gaining new clients and prospects for your business! The Expo floor of NAFA's 2016 I&E (Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas) is the biggest and the best in fleet. You can find out more at NAFAExpo.org!

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VW Scandal Spreads To More Cars

The automaker has said some gasoline cars -- not just the diesels that have so far been the focus of investigations -- had worse-than-reported emissions, sending its stock down. VW’s supervisory board issued a sharply worded statement saying it was "deeply concerned." Volkswagen also took steps to retain customers by offering a $1,000 in gift cards and vouchers. However, the "TDI Goodwill Program" will not be made available to commercial fleets.

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Takata Hit With More Fines

Even as the supplier faces the prospect of new recalls, Takata could be in for a fine of as much as $200 million if it doesn’t follow up on demands laid out in a consent decree with NHTSA. The company, whose faulty airbag inflators have been blamed for at least eight deaths and 98 injuries, will face an immediate $70 million in penalties. It will then be watched by an independent monitor and, if it doesn’t live up to several conditions – including a speed-up in its recall process – it could face another $130 million in deferred penalties.

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Honda Introduces 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan

In 2002, Honda was the first automaker to begin a retail initiative of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles when it started leasing its original FCX hatch to fleet customers, and by 2005 it was already leasing the cars to individuals. Three years later the FCX Clarity sedan was launched and to this day there are roughly two dozen of them on American roads.

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Shell's Focus Shifts To LNG

Royal Dutch Shell said its $70 billion acquisition of the BG Group would allow it to realize $3.5 billion in savings, shed $30 billion in uncompetitive assets, and expand its operations in the fast-growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Although the British-based BG is only a midsize oil company, it is a major player in LNG, which is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to other fossil fuels.

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NAFA Welcomes New Members And Affiliates!

NAFA welcomes more than 50 new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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Celebrating Membership Milestones

NAFA thanks Stephen Levine; Kevin Fareri, CAFM^®; and Charles Gibbens for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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In Memoriam: NAFA Past President Salvatore "Sal" Giacchi, CFM/CAFM^®

The Association was saddened to learn that NAFA Past President Salvatore "Sal" Giacchi, CFM/CAFM^®, died after a long illness at his home on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was 65 years old. "I am sad to pass along information on the passing of Sal," said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "He was President from 1999-2001. He was an energetic, enthusiastic, and driven leader, and NAFA extends our collective condolences to his family and friends."

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Get Back Into The CAFM^® Program With NAFA's CAFM^® Amnesty Opportunities!

If you were certified in the past but let your certification lapse, we want you back! If you started the certification program and did not complete it within the assigned window, we want to help you succeed! Find out how to make your CAFM^® efforts work for you again! All the details are in this article.

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NAFA's Fleet Education Certificate Program Gives You Targeted Education Options!

NAFA’s individual certificates of completion offer education that is targeted to individual fleet disciplines. Fleet professionals can enroll in only the courses of study they require for their work situation. Enrolling in as many or as few programs as they need gives the student empowerment with regard to the time they spend in study. NAFA’s certificate program also helps develop advanced fleet knowledge should the student decide to pursue the separate Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM^®) designation later.

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Post-Vehicle Use Of EV Batteries Explored

As automakers continue electrifying their vehicle fleets, one West Michigan company has already started identifying uses for lithium-ion batteries after they’re no longer suitable for automotive applications. Since the cost of repurposed lithium-ion batteries is roughly a third of what the technology sells for new, the batteries should become popular among entrepreneurs as well as homeowners who may use them as an energy storage option.

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European Makers See Diesel Ending Sooner Than Planned

The European Commission has said that its data shows a range of currently produced Euro 6 diesel models now exceed NOx limits by four to five times in real-world driving conditions, without the trickery. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), a group of 15 manufacturers that have significant operations in the EU, released a statement noting that the move will bring some serious economic implications because, "as a direct consequence, a substantial number of diesel models will have to be phased out earlier than planned."

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Archer Daniels Midland Rethinking Its Bet On Ethanol

Shrinking profits in ethanol are the culprit behind a downturn at Archer Daniels Midland, beginning shortly after CEO Juan Luciano took charge of the giant agricultural processor in January 2015. Revenue and net income are falling, and ADM missed Wall Street's earnings estimates in the last two quarters. Its stock price plummeted seven percent on November 3 when third-quarter profit came in ten cents a share short of forecasts.

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Master Vehicle Lifecycles With NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis For Fleets

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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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual Provides Answers When You Need Them Most

NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.

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Make An Investment! Get NAFA's Financial Management Guide!

How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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Fleet Professional Job Postings

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Register by November 30, 2015 for the full conference (4 day option) and save an additional $50.00 off the early bird rate! Just use the promotion code NOV50 when registering. This offer expires November 30. Register now by clicking here!

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