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"For this month’s column, I am turning over the reins to you, the Members and Affiliates who attended NAFA’s 2013 I&E last month in Atlantic City. Inside is a sampling of what you had to say was your big 'take home' from I&E 2013!"
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 The Outstanding Chapter Service Award for a Member was presented to Ernest Moroz from the New York-Intercounty Chapter, and the Chapter Service Award for an Affiliate was given to Christina Covaney of Enterprise Rent-A-Car from NAFA's Old Dominion Chapter.
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The Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting in Downey, CA on April 11 began with the announcement that Tony Orta, Asset Manager/Fleet Management Services, Southern California Gas Co. would be replacing Rick Sikes as the Chapter Chair. Sikes will remain as a Vice President on the Chapter's Board.
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The nation has again been shaken by tragic events, and although these were not naturally-occurring, they have nonetheless left a mark on the psyche of the country. NAFA asks that we pull together again to aid those affected by the terrorist action in Boston and the fertilizer factory explosion in Texas.
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Nothing beats learning from and with your peers: NAFA’s Fleet Management Seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow fleet professionals. Take advantage of early bird pricing before May 15!
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 Chuck Feinberg, Founder and Chairman of the Board of the NJ Clean Cities Coalition spoke about why alternative fuels, practical planning and usage, and sustainability are not just good for the environment, but great for a company or organization's bottom line.
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The debut of NAFA’s Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY) was a huge success on Tuesday, April 23. Seven fleet professionals were honored for their achievements in safety, sustainability, leadership, and overall outstanding achievement in front of a packed ballroom at the Trump Taj Mahal.
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NAFA’s Board of Trustees decided to posthumously recognize Windell Mitchell with one of the Association’s most prestigious honors — Lifetime Honorary Membership — during the Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, April 23.
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The Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation is the industry standard for fleet knowledge, requiring intense study in fleet management’s eight disciplines. CAFM/CAFS graduates that achieved this important distinction throughout 2012-2013 received their deserved honor on Thursday, April 25 in the Atlantic City Convention Center.
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 NAFA recognized the work of General Motors in the wake of Hurricane Sandy when NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM, presented a plaque to Brian Bowden, Government Sales Manager for GM Fleet and Commercial on behalf of his company prior to the NAFA Annual Business Meeting at I&E on Tuesday, April 23.
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The NAFA Foundation awarded the 2013 Willard H. DaSilva Scholarship to Amy Mowry, who will graduate from Ferris State University this May with an Associate’s Degree in Heavy Equipment Technology.
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 Prior to the start of the annual conference, dozens of NAFA Members and Affiliates joined together a day early for a Habitat For Humanity project in Mays Landing, NJ, dealing primarily with painting. For the fifth straight year, LeasePlan provided transportation, t-shirts, and bottled water for the volunteers.
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05/14/2013 - Pacific Southwest, North Central, Old Dominion; 05/15/2013 - Puget Sound; 05/16/2013 - Alabama, Pacific Northwest; 05/21/2013 - Mid-America; 05/22/2013 - New England, St. Louis; and 05/30/2013 - Midwest, NorCal Northern Nevada.
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New Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced; NAFA joins in court brief in support of limiting speculative trading in commodities, including energy futures; NHTSA issues distracted driving guidelines; and EPA sends diesel report to Congress.
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During the recent Earth Day celebration, the District of Maple Ridge unveiled one of the three new Nissan Leaf zero emission electric vehicles, which have been added to the fleet. Also, The signing of a new partnership agreement between Electric Circuit and the City of Terrebonne has been announced.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an online resource to help underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators access documentation for demonstrating whether their UST system equipment and components are compatible with biofuels.
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 A huge recall is about to commence by the big four Japanese automobile makers of approximately 3.4 million vehicles due to defective airbags. All the airbags were purchased from the same manufacturer, Takata Corp., the world’s second-largest supplier of airbags and seatbelts.
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New and used car information site Cars.com has listed its editors' picks for the best hybrids for the money. To help green-car shoppers get the most bang for their buck, the site's writers looked at each car's average fuel economy and base sticker price.
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On April 29, AAA urged Illinois legislators to vote "no on SB 2356," which would increase the speed limit to 70 mph on Illinois' roadways. The bill has already passed through the Illinois Senate and awaits a full vote by the Illinois House.
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The NJ Clean Energy Innovation Council (NJCEIC) held an alternative transportation fuels workshop on May 1 at the Rutgers EcoComplex in Bordentown, NJ. Dozens of professionals involved in alternative fuels and transportation attended a series of panels and exhibit hall.
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GE Capital Fleet Services announced on April 16 an agreement with vehicle history service Carfax to develop real-time reporting for fleet managers detailing safety recalls not yet performed on vehicles within their fleets.
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A new white paper produced by the Edison Foundation projects that even under the most conservative scenario there will be at least five million plug-in hybrids and pure battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, on the road by 2035.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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NAFA thanks former President Patsy Brownson, CAFM, for 35 years with the Association; William J. Benzie for 30 years with the Association; and Tom Gardner, Michael H. Grace, and Nancy W. McSweeney for 25 years with the Association.
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Chrysler Group LLC announced the following changes to its Leadership Team effective April 15: Reid Bigland, President and CEO of the Ram Truck Brand; Timothy Kuniskis, President and CEO of the Dodge Brand; Jason Stoicevich, Head of the FIAT Brand for North America; and Bruno Cattori, President and CEO of Chrysler de Mexico.
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 It will cost you more than $9,000 to own and operate the typical sedan this year, says a new AAA study. A quick estimate by AAA suggests you’ll spend an average $9,122 on your car this year – an increase of nearly two percent over 2012.
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The harshest statewide ban was in Alaska, where the maximum penalty for a first offense is a $10,000 fine and a one-year prison sentence if the incident wasn't related to an accident with injuries. The weakest ban was in Virginia, where a fine for texting while driving is currently only $20.
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Flint Community Schools have added four new safety vehicles in an attempt to curb violence and promote student safety in district schools. The addition makes for a total fleet of six vehicles patrolling Flint Community Schools.
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Eco-friendly drivers in the market for a new car can see which models the experts recommend in the list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013 by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. In recent years, Green Cars really have gone mainstream. Several of the best-selling cars in the country are now being offered in hybrid, diesel, or even pure electric form, giving buyers the ability to drive the car they want with the powertrain they prefer.
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 One of the big questions is whether the U.S. legal system will prevent the widespread use of autonomous vehicles even though the nation’s top auto safety official has suggested self-driving cars could reduce by "thousands" the annual American highway death toll.
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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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Anaheim, CA; King County, WA; Charlotte, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Burlington, WA; and Oklahoma City, OK.
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NAFA's Fleet Management Seminar is rated highly by attendees time and time again for providing quality fleet education for those with 5 years of less experience. Make plans now to attend FMS June 4-6, at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway in Atlanta, GA. Register today at www.nafa.org/fms and lock in early bird value!
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