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"You have likely heard by now NAFA’s Board of Trustees is considering an extensive revision of the Association’s bylaws. Response to the proposed changes has been overwhelmingly positive and supportive. However, to ensure that every Member and Affiliate has been given the opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposed changes, I am providing details below in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). I encourage you to carefully review the following FAQs and their corresponding replies so you can be fully informed."

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Regarding his appointment, Martines said, "(I feel) a sense of appreciation and recognition for my years of dedication to NAFA. (The Board of Trustees’) faith in my character, honesty, and integrity; as well as my willingness stand firm on doing what was right for NAFA; made it easy for me to say yes. The reception from the other Board members who welcomed me with open arms really solidified that I made the right decision as well."

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As an official act of the Annual Business Meeting, President Ruth Alfson, CAFM^®, introduced the leaders who will volunteer to steer NAFA forward in 2016/2017. Get acquainted with them inside this post.

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Here are the winners of the 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards posing proudly with their awards. Thank you for sharing this moment with us!

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On the second day of the Institute & Expo, prior to the CAFM^® graduates recognition, Jakob Cormier, CAFM^® was awarded the NAFA Foundation's 2016 Willard DaSilva Student Scholarship. The Scholarship recipient was considered by the NAFA Foundation.

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During NAFA's Institute & Expo, Tom C. Johnson, Founder of The 100 Best Fleets announced the rankings for 2016. Find out which fleet made the cut inside!

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At the 2016 Institute & Expo, NAFA presented a distracted driving pledge and attendees were urged to sign the pledge to promise they will not drive with distractions. The pledge filled up nicely, but there's more work to be done. That's where you come in.

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NAFA's 2016 Institute & Expo (I&E) and International Fleet Academy (IFA) were massive successes! NAFA thanks the sponsors who saw the tremendous potential and seized the opportunities! We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you next year!

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NAFA’s CAFM^®/CAFS^® Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice. If you're looking for Information Management! certificate or need studying for this discipline, working toward CAFM/S, you need to attend this webinar!

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NAFA's latest webinar session, Developing A Best-In-Class Fleet Policy, will show fleet professionals the right steps to take when developing a comprehensive fleet policy so they receive full company buy-in and support. Learn how to integrate important elements that impact various company departments. Register today for this fantastic education webinar!

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NAFA has unbundled the certification program and you can earn a "Certificate of Completion" in any of the eight education competencies! Take a single discipline that is relevant to your current needs or employment and get immediate recognition upon successfully completing an exam on that discipline.

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The recipient of the 2016 Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, Tim Llewellyn, joined NAFA more than 20 years ago, first as Microsoft's Fleet Manager and later for the City of Kirkland. He is also a dedicated leader for the Puget Sound Chapter. Congratulations, Tim on your well-deserved recognition!

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The honoree for 2016's Distinguished Service Award, Claude Masters, CAFM^®, recently retired from Florida Power and Light, but his legacy is evident in NAFA's convictions and continued efforts in fleet sustainability. He is the winner of the 2015 Member of the Year as well, and stepped down as Immediate Past President later that year to enjoy his retirement. Congratulations, Claude on your well-deserved recognition!

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Find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of. Details inside for May 10 North Central Chapter Meeting and May 18 New England Chapter Meeting and more.

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NAFA would like to take a moment to thank the chapters who have contributed to make the 2016 Institute and Expo the best that it can be.

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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.

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Biodiesel Tax Credit Structure Unchanged by Aviation Bill; FMCSA Seeks Feedback on Beyond Compliance Program; Legislation Introduced to End Subsidy for Biofuels Produced with Animal Fats; FHWA Seeks to Reduce Congestion with New Performance Measures; and Volkswagen and U.S. Officials Reach Framework Deal.

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Much has been made of the fact that the Canadian vehicle market posted a third straight record year in 2015, with just under 1.9 million new vehicles rolling off dealers’ lots. Less well known, however, is that only a little over 1.5 million of those cars were purchased by consumers. The remainder – well in excess of 300,000 vehicles – represented a record year for Canadian fleet sales last year.

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J.D. Power expects light vehicle sales to rise one percent in April over last year's. This modest growth has caused the institution, as well as LMC Automotive, to reduce their predictions of total light vehicle sales for this year from 14.5 million units to 14.3 million. But while retail sales are trending down, LMC expects these losses to be recouped through an increase in fleet sales.

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Ever since Ford discontinued the Crown Victoria, and the Panther platform altogether, they have been billing their Taurus and Explorer Interceptors as their new workhorse offings for police fleets across the country. However, while both of these vehicles were introduced in 2012, the Explorer Interceptor Utility has been selling far better than Taurus Interceptors. And that trend is still continuing in 2016.

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After seven months of seemingly endless turmoil for Volkswagen, the automaker recently announced it has reached a consensus with the Environmental Protection Agency and California state officials in a San Francisco court. Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer informed VW last month that they had until April 21 to come up with a "concrete solution" to the company's diesel emission issues. While it will be expensive for VW, it appears that they have done just that.

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Back in February, it was reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was looking into certain Fiat Chrysler vehicles because there was a chance that their electric shifters could cause the car to roll away after being parked. Now, FCA has announced that they are voluntarily recalling some 1.1 million vehicles that are equipped with this potentially problematic ZF eight speed shifter.

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January figures were down significantly causing many observers to wonder if it was the beginning of a trend or simply the impact of rough winter weather. Now they have their answer. Motorists set a new record for February logging 232.2 billion miles, which was up 5.6 percent compared with year-ago figures, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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In late-March NAFA announced that the National Property Management Association (NPMA) and the Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors (CAFS) joined the ever-growing list of organizations partnering with the Association. NAFA’s agreement with NPMA calls for the associations to collaborate on educational endeavors and mutually support each others' individual certification programs. NAFA’s agreement with CAFS gives Canadian fleet managers access to NAFA’s CAFM^® program while providing NAFA exclusive endorsement of the program.

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NAFA thanks the publications that have recognized and publicized the benefits of NAFA's Institute & Expo to their readership!

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You might not be that surprised to see more and more SUVs on the roads lately, given that gas is still on the cheaper side. But what might be a bit shocking is that many of those SUV owners are drivers who traded in their hybrid and/or electric vehicles (EVs) to buy a "gas guzzler." It seems that the lure of cheaper gasoline is too strong to resist, even for owners of alternative fuel vehicles.

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After three years in the making, Shell recently unveiled their micro-sized city car concept. Designed by Gordon Murray, the man responsible for the latest Formula One race car, Shell's offering is the latest in an ever-expanding city car segment, which include models like the BMW i3 and Smart FourTwo. Murray's design can carry three people, while averaging an astounding 89 mpg.

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With the federal government placing stricter standards on fuel economy, many wondered if automakers would be able to find ways to improve their mileage even further. But a recent survey by the Consumer Federation of America found that not only are manufacturers meeting these new government standards, they're already ahead of schedule in many cases.

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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.

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How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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Understand the possible bylaw changes and send in your questions, too. Visit http://www.nafa.org/bylaws-2016/.  You may provide input to NAFA by sending an email to bylaws@nafa.org.

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