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NAFA News
Phil Russo, CAE, NAFA's Executive Director, offers tips on how to make the case for attending the I&E to your boss.

Thanks to NAFA Affiliates, all qualified fleet managers may attend this year's Expo Hall at the Institute & Expo for free!

Nine fleet industry publications spanning the globe have been announced as official media sponsors for the 2010 I&E.

Send your submissions to NAFA by March 12 to be considered for the Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award - one of the fleet industry's most prestigious awards.

Learn how you can get the best return on your investment with a few simple steps!

Vehicle Production Group

Headline News
"In order to be successful in North America, we need the right mix of product, people and structure," said Mark Reuss, GM North America President.

General Motors Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz will retire effective May 1, 2010, capping a 47-year career in the global auto industry.

Fleet sales continue to rebound from the lower levels experienced one year ago.

Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.

In all, 18 Manheim locations, three individuals, and consulting and marketing teams received a total of 27 awards from the organizations.

GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the voluntary recall on Monday after concluding an investigation that began in 2009.

ARI - Automotive Resources International

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
* U.S. Senate Delays Extension of Fuel and Vehicle Incentives

* Speech From the Throne
* 2010 Federal Budget

Networkfleet, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
Minnesota has more than 350 public and fleet E85 refueling stations.

The investment and jobs at Ford's Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 brings the company's investment in powertrain engineering and facility upgrades in North America to $1.8 billion to support its 2011 vehicle launches -- with more to come.

Nissan, an ENERGY STAR® partner since 2006, will be honored for strategic energy management and a commitment to save energy across its entire operation that resulted in significant energy and financial savings.

The five vehicles will serve at Canada Post facilities across Canada and are part of Canada Post's stated effort to replace 3,000 aged vehicles over the next five years.

A new self-contained mobile brush wash system provides fleet managers with a solution to the environmental (EPA) restrictions affecting washing due to water runoff, and is an ideal alternative to a large investment in drive-through bays.

Earth Buses, a luxury limousine service in Las Vegas, introduces a fleet of ultra-low emission limo buses.

Counteract Balancing Beads Inc.

INSIDE NAFA
Reserve Your I&E Booth Space and Make Your Sponsorship Now!

Fleet awards from Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, and Government Fleet magazine will be presented at NAFA's I&E in Detroit.

A recent New York Chapter Meeting featured impressive speakers discussing driver safety and tires.

Volunteers like you are the reason that Habitat for Humanity has been able to make home ownership possible for families in need across the city.

For CAFM or CAFS candidates who want instructor-led training, the best investment is NAFA's Annual Institute & Expo, held in Detroit, April 24-27, 2010.

NAFA is giving you the opportunity to bid on great prizes while helping others in need!

The deadline for room reservations is in three weeks. Book your reservations before Wednesday, March 31, 2010!

NAFA Online Store
Career Corner
One place to gather job postings and jobs wanted - and a resume bank!

Did you know there will be a Silent Auction on the Expo Floor?

Softech International Inc.

Adesa Atlanta

Truck Accessories Group, LLC

Insurance Auto Auctions

Mercedes-Benz

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Chapter Highlights
Each year, more than 100 NAFA Chapter meetings provide top-level education and training opportunities on a wide variety of timely topics.

More NAFA Store Items
Designed with you in mind, the guide will help you understand fuel supply and demand dynamics to better anticipate price changes, understand key fuel standards, and identify appropriate policies, activities, and technologies to improve fuel efficiency.

Membership Benefits You
As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams -- NAFA's U.S. and Canadian Legislative Counsels, respectively -- supply monthly updates on legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Congratulations - you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?

Three online, searchable networking databases will easily put you in touch with all your NAFA colleagues. These databases are exclusively for NAFA Members.

From asset management to maintenance management, benchmarking, and shop operations, NAFA's FleetED covers all fleet management disciplines and competencies.

NAFA cares about your privacy. As such, NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses or phone numbers of its Members or Affiliates.

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