The I&E Experience

NAFA Announces Sustainable Fleet Standard Program

Well into its beta-phase of testing, NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Standard Program is a self-assessment tool that helps fleets measure and track accomplishments -- and provides recognition for those accomplishments -- based on NAFA’s definition.

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NAFA Announces Formation Of Government Affairs Committee At 2014 I&E

Convening at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM, announced the formation of NAFA's Government Affairs Committee, a unit that will become the preeminent voice for fleet to the halls of legislative influence.

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FLEXY Awards: And Your Winners Are...

Excitement abounded on Tuesday evening of I&E as the winners of the 2014 FLEXY Awards ascended the stage and claimed their awards. The FLEXYs are open to all fleet professionals, regardless of whether or not they were members of NAFA Fleet Management Association.

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Sherry Calkins And Cal Kretsinger, CAFM, Win Chapter Service Award

Two esteemed NAFA members, Sherry Calkins and Cal Kretsinger, CAFM, received the Chapter Service Award at NAFA's 2014 I&E, Minneapolis, MN. We wish them congratulations and thanks for their service to their respective chapters!

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Education

The Second OEM Fireside Chat Brings Vehicle Leaders To NAFA Membership

The second OEM Fireside Chat discussion brought together NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM and top executives from Chrysler, Ford, GM, and Toyota in a conversation based upon questions submitted by NAFA members in early-2014.

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Congratulations 2013-2014 CAFM Graduates!

NAFA salutes those who have put in the utmost effort and commitment into achieving CAFM certification, the fleet industry standard.

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Al Thunberg, CAFM, Credits Earning CAFM To Dedication, Study, And Hard Work

City of Minneapolis Fleet Manager Al Thunberg, CAFM, put in the hard work, time, and effort required to learn the CAFM curriculum. At the 2014 I&E, he passed all eight modules -- just prior to the opening of the 2014 I&E. We asked Al how he studied in order to make it happen.

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Keynotes Simon Sinek And Peter Sheahan Challenge Attendees To Excel

NAFA's I&E regularly features keynote presentations that not only challenge the fleet professional, but the person within the profession, and the 2014 conference proved to be the most striking evidence yet of this. Authors Simon Sinek and Peter Sheahan provided engaging, animated, and thought-provoking concepts that dared attendees to think differently.

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Slip Into A Fleet Session From I&E

Again and again, I&E attendees have said the 2014 roster of sessions was the most informative, most education-packed curriculum yet. Real return-on-investment was gained through taking in these valuable classes. Take a look at some of the faculty and attendees who made an impact in their fleet careers by attending the I&E.

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Networking

Photo Gallery: Alt Fuels Experience Monday

Taking advantage of two opportunities to go to the GE Vehicle Innovation Center in Eden Prairie, registered attendees got to experience first-hand some of the bold technologies that are changing what and how we drive.

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Our Attendees Speak For Themselves

We could tell you about how great the 2014 I&E was, but why don't we have some of our wonderful attendees tell you themselves?

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Networking: You Had To Be There

NAFA wasn't kidding. The 2014 I&E was the preeminent networking experience in fleet. From the Alt Fuels Experience to the Happy Hour, from the Opening Night Party to Networking Reception, and all stops in between, attendees talked, exchanged ideas and many business cards, and had a lot of fun, too.

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See You At IFA!

NAFA will be hosting the fourth Annual International Fleet Academy July 14-16 at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. This is the perfect opportunity for fleet professionals to learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies across the globe.

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Save The Date For NAFA's 2015 I&E!
April 14 – April 17, 2015 (Tuesday-Friday)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL. We will see you there!

Exhibitor Spotlight

Thank You, Sponsors Of NAFA's 2014 I&E

NAFA thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2014 Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN, April 8-11 -- the largest event of the year for fleet management!

Diamond

Chrysler Group Fleet
Ford Fleet
GM Fleet & Commercial

and

Nor Cal – Northern Nevada Chapter
North Central Chapter
Ontario Chapter
Pacific Southwest Chapter
Sunshine State Chapter

Ruby

GPS Insight
Naylor
Toyota Fleet
Wheels, Inc

and

St. Louis Gateway Chapter
Western Canada Chapter

Sapphire

ARI
Donlen
GE Capital Fleet Services
Mercedes Benz
Nissan North America
Verizon Networkfleet

Opal

American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Auto Truck Group
Gasboy
LeasePlan USA
Safelite AutoGlass
SuperVision
E.J. Ward

Sponsorships A La Carte

Tuesday Lunch
GE Capital Fleet Services

Opening Night Awards
Wheels, Inc.

Happy Hour
Polaris

Skywalk Signs
PHH Arval

Notepads
MasterCard International

Hotel Key Cards
ARI

Hotel Room Drop
Donlen

Conference Bag
ATS Fleet Services
Auto Truck Group
Donlen
FleetCommander
FleetLocate Guided by Spireon
MasterCard International
Merchants Fleet Management
Resqme, Inc
Shell Oil Products U.S.

Note Pad Sponsor
MasterCard International

Scratch Off Sponsors
Adrian Steele Company
American Midwest Fleet Solutions
ARI
Chrysler Group Fleet
Corporate Claims Management
Donlen
E.J. Ward
FleetCommander
Fleet Response
Ford
GE Capital Fleet Services
GM
GPS Insight
INVERS
LeasePlan USA
Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products
Mercedes Benz USA
Naylor
Nissan NA
Sutton Leasing
Toyota
Valvoline
Verizon Networkfleet
Wheels, Inc.

NAFA Institute & Expo

NAFA Fleet Management Association

Thank You, Sponsors Of NAFA's 2014 I&E