NAFA is all about elevating the fleet profession and providing means by which you can learn from and share with your colleagues. That sharing, that community, is what defines NAFA; it’s part of our DNA, and it’s why we exist. And it’s why I love working for NAFA. I love being part of a community in which everyone honestly wants to help each other.
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As 2018 comes to a close, we want to share with you highlights of the many successes NAFA enjoyed this year. Thank you for your support, involvement, and engagement in making all of these things happen!
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Registration for NAFA's 2019 Institute & Expo (I&E) will open on Tuesday, December 11! Be prepared for some of the boldest changes and upgrades yet to the annual conference.
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NAFA's Member-Get-A-Member Program allows you to share the benefits of a NAFA membership with your non-member peers. Offer your colleagues, industry friends, clients, and connections the same great information and resources, education, training, professional development, events, networking opportunities, and advocacy that help you grow and prosper...and be in the running for valuable prizes!
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NAFA has completed significant upgrades to its online membership interface, which will increase ease-of-use to both long-time NAFA members and fleet professionals seeking to join. The all-new membership interface debuted November 14, 2018. People who visit www.NAFA.org are asked to sign in and create new passwords.
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Do you want to employ individuals who know how to achieve ROI, can calculate TCO, and are ready on day one to "do fleet" the way you need it done? Are you looking for a job in fleet and mobility and want to speak to employers who need your skills? Updated weekly, NAFA's Career Network is the best place to get your career opportunities noticed.
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NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Register now and be prepared for these informative education opportunities.
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How to Preserve Fleet Value & Control Fleet Costs
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Instructor: Jim Rice, Vice President, Mid-Market Sales, Lytx
You have a gold mine sitting in your parking lot: your fleet. In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to help you protect that rolling investment so you can improve cash flow. Join us to hear about tools that you can use immediately to preserve fleet value - including tips on preventive maintenance, vehicle acquisition, and safety.
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Pacific Northwest Member and NAFA Regular Member Kent William Fretwell lost his short battle with cancer on October 27. He was 58 years old and at his home with his family by his side at the time of his passing. Colleagues and family members provided their respects through recollections of Fretwell, his life, and his work.
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If you have problems registering online for any of these chapter meetings, please contact Chris Goyette, NAFA’s Senior Manager of Chapter and Community Relations, at cgoyette@nafa.org, or 609-986-1047.
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NAFA's St. Louis Gateway Chapter meeting in October featured Phillip E. Russo, CAE, NAFA Chief Executive Officer; Bill Schankel, CAE, NAFA Chief of Staff and Operations; and Tina Mercardo, CMP, NAFA's Director of Meetings and Events. The meeting was held at the Marriott at St. Louis Airport and featured an overview of new initiatives for the Association into 2019 and beyond.
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On October 26, 2018, NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter dug into the topic of electric vehicle Implementation. The gathering took place at Disney's EPCOT Center. One auto manufacturer has promised 20 new electric vehicle types by 2023. Another promises 40 hybrids and electrics by 2022. Is it a surprise to see a ramp-up in options with $166 million up for grabs in government fleet EV infrastructure and diesel replacement funding available under the Florida Volkswagen settlement?
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In the news: Finalized biofuel blending quotas for 2019 are expected to come in the next few days.
The EPA launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative, a program with the stated goal of decreasing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions produced from heavy-duty trucking.
The EPA announced that auto dealerships, collision shops, and salvage yards will soon be exempted from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's hazardous waste management regulations on the disposal of defective Takata airbag inflators.
Competing legislative proposals to either terminate the electric vehicle credit or lift the 200,000-vehicle cap are now competing for final decision-making.
Informal talks have continued between the U.S. and European Union about potential tariffs on foreign car imports.
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In the news: On November 21, 2018, the Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled the Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons, proposing the highly anticipated government response to the U.S. corporate tax cuts. While the update does not include new initiatives for the automotive industry and small businesses, the government reiterated its commitment to signing the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), reduce small business taxes, and continue to promote trade diversification.
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Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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