NAFA Connection

NAFA is seeking four candidates for its 2018 Board of Directors. To be considered for the NAFA Board of Directors, you must complete the Candidate Consideration Form found here. Completed forms are due back to NAFA by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, October 30, 2017. If you always wanted to help shape the future of the fleet and mobility industry, now is your opportunity to make a difference!

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NAFA's Curriculum Committee met in Minneapolis in early September to determine the education sessions that will comprise the 2018 Institute and Expo, taking place April 24-27 in Anaheim, Calif.

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NAFA's Call for Presentations for its 2018 Webinar Series is now open. These in-office seminars allow thought leaders to discuss current industry topics and trends and how fleet professionals can advance their operations. If you would like to be considered, please submit your topic and speaker information here between the dates of September 5 and October 6, 2017.

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NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE, recently wrote an article on the subject of vehicle telematics, the opportunities telematics afford, the technological challenges they pose, and how all these will impact mobility in the not-too-distant future. The article, "Telematics is Key for the Car of the Future," was included as a print insert in USA Today.

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The slate of NAFA webinars for the fourth quarter of 2017 is now online. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for NAFA Members (Regular and Associate) as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is just $25. Register now and be prepared for these informative education opportunities. EMV, Mobile, and the Future of Fleet Payments takes place Wednesday, September 20. Attendees will learn how to "bullet-proof" a wide range of payments, from gas at the pump to larger fleet costs. Register today!

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Are you new to fleet? Do you have questions about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession more convenient than ever. This series gives you a solid foundation in the eight disciplines: Asset Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Maintenance Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Fuel Management, and Professional Development.

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Whether you need an introduction to the basics of sustainable fleets or a comprehensive course that dives deep into how you can integrate sustainable practices, NAFA has the education opportunity that's right for you, in a wide variety of learning formats.

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Register for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), October 16-18, in Philadelphia. This three-day, live event is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet professionals about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. You will also have the opportunity to network face-to-face with other fleet colleagues.

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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.75 percent month-over-month in August. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 131.3, which was a record high for the fourth consecutive month and a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago.

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September

• September 27-28, 2017, AALA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

October

• October 2-6, 2017, PFMA and NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting (NAFA Boot Camp, E. Puyallup, Wash.)

• October 11-12, 2017, NETS Annual Conference, Charlottesville, Va.

November

• November 29-December 1, 2017, ISM Indirect Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.

January 2018

• January 22-25, 2018, World of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nev.

Each year, the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA), NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter, and Florida Utility Fleet Managers Association (FUFMA) come together for three days of education and networking at TradeWinds Island Grand Hotel in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. NAFA will offer a CAFM^® Fleet Discipline Boot Camp and Exam sitting for the Professional Development module at the conference. A passing grade will count towards the CAFM^® or CAFS^® requirement and you will receive a certificate for those fleet disciplines. In addition, Mike Alstott, fullback for the Superbowl XXXVII Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will serve as this year's keynote speaker!

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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? 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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Of note; NHTSA releases updated guidance for automated vehicles, House approves bipartisan autonomous vehicle legislation, and senators release draft of self-driving vehicle bill.

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Canada continues to plan on legalizing cannabis by July 1, 2018, a decision made months ago when legislation was first introduced despite concerns from law enforcement and provinces. Recently, the House of Commons Health Committee heard from expert witnesses regarding the legislation.

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• Amid Harvey's Destruction In Texas, Auto-Related Industries Assess Damage: Automotive News
  

• Magna's Autonomous Tech Attempts To Simplify Self-Driving Interface: Automotive News
  
  
• Electric Cars Are Taking Off. What About Electric Pickup Trucks?: Washington Post
  
  
• NTSB Staff to Say Tesla Autopilot Should Share Blame for 2016 Crash: Bloomberg

Thank you for making NAFA your association!

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It is the strength of our Members like Janis Christensen, CAFM^®; John McCorkhill, CFM/CAFM^®; Robert A. Orifice; and Roger Weaver, CAFM^®; that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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The 2018 invoicing cycle is coming. Organize a year's worth of NAFA membership renewals into one single, concise, annual payment. The Invoice Bundling Option — a once-yearly process — returns for 2018 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues cycles.

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Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with lodging companies regarding events such as the I&E, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography to promote their services. If you are contacted by a vendor selling I&E hotel rooms, they may not be legitimate. These companies typically ask for payment up front. NAFA does not do business with any third-party company for I&E room blocks or housing and will not be held liable for those who are deceived by this misleading notification. NAFA will be announcing I&E lodging options in December.

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• Tesla’s EV Semi Likely to Fall Short of Long-Haul Norms: The Detroit Bureau
  
  
• Dyson’s Aston Martin Hire Fuels Speculation on Electric-Car Push: Bloomberg

• LeasePlan USA Appoints Mike Camnetar, CAFM^®, New Regional VP

• New York Offers ZEV Rebates to Municipal Fleets: EPOnline.com

One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis For Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!

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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 optimally? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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Learn more about current fleet professional job postings and how your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.

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