In this month's The First Word, NAFA's Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE, speaks of the recognition the Association is receiving for all its hard work in the fleet industry, and a particular point of pride from the blessings of "The Godfather" of fleet, Ed Bobit of Bobit Publishing.
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For the next four weeks, listeners throughout the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will be able to hear NAFA’s latest ads for the Beyond Fleet campaign on WABC-AM. The radio spots coincide with BeyondFleet.com’s sponsorship of the Fifth Annual Imus Ranch Golf Outing.
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NAFA will be participating in the Focus on Fleets Conference on Friday, September 28, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. as part of the AltCar Expo and Conference. The event will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA.
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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual provides step-by step instructions to help fleet managers develop an effective emergency operations or business continuity plan. Most plans include information from vendors and contractors.
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First time offered outside of NAFA’s Institute and Expo, NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp is hitting the road! And better yet, the October Boot Camp includes an additional five hours of instruction over the I&E version! The CAFM Boot Camp takes place on October 19 - 21, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Tampa in sunny Tampa, FL.
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NAFA's Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar, (October 16 - 18, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa in Tampa, FL) will help you learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies in numerous regions and countries. Register to attend now at a fantastic price and receive valuable guidebooks absolutely free!
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NAFA needs your help with two surveys; the results of which will help us better serve you in two distinctly different ways. The Changes To FleetFOCUS Survey and NAFA's Personal Use Survey will inform us and help us to serve the Association better. Please take a moment to complete these surveys.
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September 12-14 Sunshine State; September 12 St. Louis Gateway, New England; September 18 Wisconsin, New Jersey, Mid-West, North Central; September 19 Quebec, Western Canada; September 20 South Central, Chicago; September 23-25 Carolinas; September 26 Tri-State; and September 27 Mid-America.
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The Obama Administration finalized on August 28 groundbreaking standards that aim to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.
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GE Capital Fleet Services announced on August 22 the launch of a new eco-focused website that provides access to the company’s depth of knowledge regarding alternative fuels and related sustainable products.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) are getting ready to launch the largest experiment ever involving connected vehicles that use wireless signals to talk to one another in an effort to improve highway safety while also easing traffic.
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Intel's McAfee unit, which is best known for software that fights PC viruses, is one of a handful of firms that are looking to protect the dozens of tiny computers and electronic communications systems that are built into every modern car.
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Already operating one of the nation's largest municipal fleets of hybrid vehicles, Houston, TX's City Hall on August 22 strengthened its commitment to "green" transportation by launching a computer-managed car-sharing program for three hundred workers in thirteen downtown departments.
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DOT Makes Changes to Compliance Safety Accountability; Court Upholds EPA’s E-15 Decision; Alternative Fuel Tax Credits May be on the Post-Election Agenda; and White House Sets New Fuel Economy Standards.
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Electric Vehicles Conference and Trade Show, EV2012VÉ, will take place this year at the Montreal Convention Centre from October 23-26. Also, the City of Vancouver has added thirteen new Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles to its fleet, making it the greenest municipal fleet in Canada.
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In a sink-or-swim approach to customer service, the automaker is leaving buyer satisfaction up to its dealers. The new program, called the Customer Experience Initiative, is a change for Chrysler. It's a stark break from the carrot-and-stick approach used by rival General Motors and is more akin to Toyota's relationship with its retail network.
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While economists continue to debate the health of the U.S. economy, auto dealers continue to ring up strong sales. Preliminary data suggest that August is on track to deliver a sixteen percent increase over year-ago levels. However, makers are steering clear of fleet sales more than in past years.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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George E. Wilson, a co-founder of NAFA, marks a huge 55th anniversary with NAFA this month. Also, give a round of applause for Steve Anderson; Janis Christensen, CAFM; and Susan Montemorra as they celebrate 30 years with the Association, and John McCorkhill, CFM/CAFM; Ernest A. Moroz; and Stephen O'Shea who mark 25 years with NAFA in September.
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Michael Hardesty, CAFM, will cap a thirty-year-long career with Indiana University as Fleet Manager – in addition to a previous twelve years as a business manager at car dealerships – in 2012. During his time, Hardesty has had oversight of a fleet of 500 vehicles.
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NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) October 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, Tampa, FL. The FMS provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management. Register today! Early-Bird discounts end Tuesday, September 25.
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For the first time NAFA will include topical subjects at the end of each of the eight module presentations, clarifying each fleet discipline as you move along. With a balanced mixture of Government and Corporate instructors, the areas of most importance to you will be met. Some seats are still available but time is running out, so make plans today!
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CALSTART's 2012 High-Efficiency Truck Users Forum (HTUF) National Conference & Expo is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina this September. NAFA will be there on the Expo floor at Booth #303, so make your plans to come see us!
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Original Post: August 20 The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and can free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues-cycles, but time's running out for your response to take advantage of its benefits.
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Original post: August 20 The voting period for NAFA's bylaws amendments concluded on August 15. All amendments have been approved by vote. Details of amendments within.
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Vehicle leasing and fleet management provider LeasePlan USA has recently appointed John Hayes to the position of Vice President, Insurance Services. Carolyn Edwards has been appointed Vice President, Manufacturer Relations and Business Solutions.
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Fleet financing and asset management company Donlen has named Rachel Hands as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In this role Hands is responsible for the overall sales and marketing strategy for Donlen, and becomes a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Commercial fleet leasing and management company Union Leasing Inc. announced on August 8 the appointment of Dan Darbor as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest Region.
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On August 28 Navistar International’s Board of Directors named Lewis B. Campbell, the former Chief Executive of Textron, to replace CEO Daniel C. Ustian, who retired abruptly after a failed strategy left the company fighting for survival
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The increase in Saudi oil exports to the United States began slowly last summer and has picked up pace this year. This reversal is driven in part by the battle over Iran’s nuclear program. The United States tightened sanctions that hampered Iran’s ability to sell crude, the lifeline of its troubled economy.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on August 21 announced a loan guarantee to Chemtex International, Inc., to construct a 20 million gallon per year cellulosic ethanol refinery in Sampson County in eastern North Carolina.
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Ethanol, the best-performing energy commodity this year, is cheaper than gasoline, encouraging refiners to use the biofuel even if President Barack Obama’s administration ends a requirement to do so.
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The Indiana Attorney General's office on August 22 opened an investigation to ensure BP quickly responds to consumers' complaints about vehicles damaged by contaminated gasoline that was distributed from storage terminals in Whiting and Milwaukee.
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A few years ago, some people thought they'd found a biofuel that didn't take food out of people's mouths: a miracle tree called Jatropha. Unfortunately, the miracle turned out to be a mirage.
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A recent Swapalease.com survey revealed hybrids score lowest among possible dream cars, even when price is not an issue. More than 200 of the site's nationwide members participated in its "What's Your Dream Car?" survey. When given a choice in the survey of their favorite hybrid, the majority of respondents declined to choose.
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Auto transport company Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS) has established the Haul of Fame Awards, recognizing outstanding truck drivers that are part of the DAS driver network, who have accumulated million-mile increments accident-free.
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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This brand new "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan.
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Miami-Dade County, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Olympia, WA; Largo, FL; Regina, SK; Concord, NC; Surrey, BC; and Charleston, WV.
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The average cost for disobeying a California school crossing guard's direction is $282 according to an Allstate Insurance Company back-to-school survey of traffic courts across the state. Also this fall, the average cost for passing a school bus flashing its warning lights is $681.
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With NAFA's Mastering International Fleet Seminar, you can discuss expanded global territory; the complexities of running a multi-nation fleet;  the components and complexities of Total Cost of Ownership; and much more! Click here to register for this powerhouse event!

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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's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets was created to show fleet managers how to implement the use of analytical financial modeling within their vehicle fleets.
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