In this month's The First Word, NAFA Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE looks to the association's objectives for the coming year and beyond.
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Register for NAFA's 2012 I&E before February 29 and save $50! Read this article for information on the new registration options.
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NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) February 1-2 and an Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) February 3-5, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ. Do not miss this opportunity!
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NAFA’s Risk Management 101 is a four-week, eight-session webinar course offered online (via live webinar sessions) to help enhance your decision-making and planning skills. This course, the second such offering by NAFA following the Professional Development webinar series success, will set you on the path to pass the risk management exam.
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01/10/2012 - North Central; 01/12/2012 - New England; 01/17/2012 - Quebec, Mid-America, Rocky Mountain; 01/18/2012 - Old Dominion; 01/19/2012 - Inter-County, Great Lakes, New York, Mid-West; 01/26/2012 - St. Louis
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The NAFA Quebec Chapter was pleased that their efforts during a Christmas party organized by the Maison Internationale de la Rive-Sud (MIRS) were a success. Also, the St. Louis Gateway Chapter witnesses progress in Collision Avoidance Systems.
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The results of a recent corporate fleet management survey are in, compiled from a marketing research study conducted among fleet managers in the United States. The expressed goals of the survey included determining what the degree of projected and presumed fleet growth is for the New Year and what the most pressing issues facing fleet in 2012 are.
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General Motors said on December 21 it is recalling more than 15,000 Chevrolet Captiva crossovers sold worldwide for a power steering overheating issue that could lead to an engine compartment fire.
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A majority of Americans believe new transportation projects should be paid for with user-fees instead of tax increases, according to a new national poll of 1,200 adults on cell phones and land lines.
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Car pricing forecaster TrueCar.com released its December 2011 sales and incentives forecast on December 27, with data showing new car sales up year over year for every major automaker except Honda and Toyota with Hyundai/Kia sales expected to rise the most at almost twenty-eight percent.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized on December 27 the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2).
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The burning of sugar cane fields before harvest for ethanol production can create air pollution that detracts from the biofuel's overall sustainability, according to research published recently by a team of researchers led by UC Merced scientists.
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Several tax provisions expired with the New Year; fleet managers ask Congress to extend biodiesel credit; NAFA seeks cell phone restrictions waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and the Department of Transportation issues Hour of Service rule.
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Canada’s first fully electric Mitsubishi car, the i-MiEV, is now owned and operated by a man in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The vehicle, which is a four-passenger, sub-compact hatchback, has no tailpipe, and emits no greenhouse gases. The owner is committed and motivated to help save the environment.
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When the U.S. Congress adjourned for the holidays on December 23, its departure sealed the fate of subsidized ethanol production. During its session, the Congress did not renew a tax break for U.S. production of corn-based ethanol that had become increasingly unpopular across a wide area of the political spectrum.
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ARI pledged $1,092,457 to the United Way of Camden County, NJ during its 2012 campaign. ARI employees contributed more than $570,000.
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Ford Motor Company is taking on various distracted driving issues with the addition of the Do Not Disturb feature to block incoming calls and texts on the MyFord Touch-equipped vehicles.
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General Motors has recently confirmed that a new generation of the popular Chevrolet Impala will hit the market, and the vehicle will be made at the Oshawa Assembly Plant in Canada.
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Nissan is recalling some 2010 and 2011 model-year Sentra models over the zinc coating on positive battery terminals. Certain Sentras with MR20 engines had too much zinc applied to the stud bolt, which could cause damage to the engine control module (ECM).
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A year after the first two plug-in electric cars from major makers went on sale, buyers appear put off by high sticker prices, even with federal subsidies, and for the moment, by more-stable gasoline prices. However, OEMs still believe in EVs enough to sign onto Universal Charger protocol.
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Saab Automobile’s assets may be broken up and sold to pay debt after a potential Chinese partner wasn’t able to provide funding while General Motors Co. said it would block the proposed tie-up.
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Since the 1990s, the Lincoln Town Car has been the flagship of limousine companies' fleets. In 2010, however, Lincoln announced they would cease production of the Town Car series, leaving the luxury transportation industry high and dry without a clear successor.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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Gregory Tarring, Michael Cacak, Mary Johnson, Debbie Mize, Wayne Smolda, and Harold Idell mark big anniversaries with NAFA this month.
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NAFA Member Gerry Huzar passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 at the age of 61. Huzar had been at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. The cause for is passing is the combination of Burkitt's lymphoma and brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
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Michael Flanagan, a former Fleet Management, Leasing Executive, and Consultant, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2011, in Kernersville, NC, after a long and difficult illness. Flanagan was a longtime supporter of NAFA and contributor to the fleet industry.
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NAFA honors fleet managers who have implemented pioneering, innovative, and creative programs with NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Awards. The Association's deadline for award entry submissions is February 17. Submit your entries today!
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Many of the best advertisements of 2011 had something in common: celebrities, whether in front of the camera or behind it. Unfortunately for Madison Avenue, not to mention put-upon consumers, that was also true for many of the worst advertisements.
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Exclusive to Members and Affiliates only for the month of January, NAFA's having a store-wide sale - all products 20 percent off. Now is a great opportunity to purchase materials that will directly affect you and your work throughout 2012, and with super savings for being a NAFA member, there has never been a better time to buy.
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Registering for the I&E before February 29 saves you money and delivers more value to you! Join fleet colleagues for the fleet management event of the year: I&E host more fleet managers than any other show! Flexible registration options help you meet educational goals and budgetary needs.

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FleetFOCUS Newsletter © 2012 NAFA Fleet Management Association

 

NAFA's Chapters are an important element to the Association, so now you can find your meeting listings in the bulk of FleetFOCUS!
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.
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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.
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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.
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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.
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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.
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