NAFA Connection

Phil Russo recently read a series of interviews with financial experts and consultants to the not-for-profit world regarding their views on how associations like NAFA can continue to thrive in this competitive market. Among the most salient points made were their thoughts on how associations can create and leverage content – intellectual property – that for-profit entities cannot duplicate.

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With more than 50 educational sessions, eight meal functions, and 9 hours of Expo time, the I&E gives you plenty of opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with your fellow fleet peers, so network, network, network!

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In a letter sent to NAFA Executive Director Phillip E. Russo, CAE, the Association was personally thanked for its support in the fight to eliminate distracted driving by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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NAFA's annual conference is introducing nearly a dozen educational sessions specifically designed for veteran corporate fleet managers. Here's a look at a few of the new sessions.

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In a Federal Court filing on November 1, Toyota argued that the multidistrict lawsuit against the company should be dismissed because the plaintiffs have never identified any actual defect in Toyota's Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS-i) and many of them do not even allege that they have experienced any episode of unintended acceleration.

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Chrysler Group LLC has announced its November 2010 incentives for the Ram Truck, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler brands.

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Dodge recently announced the following pricing for its new 2011 model year lineup. The Dodge product line includes the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, and Dodge Viper SRT10®.

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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) announced price increases in the United States across several of its divisions on November 1. The divisions include consumer replacement; consumer original equipment; truck and bus; agricultural; and off road.

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Compendium Software Systems LLC, creators of the FuelClinic Fleet Systems, announced the availability of the state-of-the-art Hazard Perception Evaluation designed by AlertDriving to help fleet owners identify high-risk drivers, based on their ability to spot potentially dangerous situations that happen every day on our roadways.

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The 2010 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 1,258 primary maintainers of 2009 model-year Class 5, 6 and 7 conventional cab medium-duty trucks. The study was fielded between June and July 2010.

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General Motors Company commenced a public offering on November 3. The offering consists of 365 million shares of common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders. The company has also issued 60 million shares of its Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock with a liquidation amount of $50 per share.

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Inside the News: EPA and NHTSA Propose Standards for Trucks; California to Amend Rules; and FASB Schedules Meetings on Leasing Changes.

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Inside the News: Ontario Improves School Bus Safety; and the Government of Canada Announces Support for Auto Innovation.

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The Affiliates Committee recently addressed a full agenda of issues as part of the NAFA Board of Governor’s meeting, held in New Orleans. The mission: helping to strengthen local chapters with more effective communications, as well as providing an energy-filled 2011 Institute and Expo (I&E), which is only five months away.

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NAFA's annual Institute & Expo (I&E) returns to the East Coast for the first time since 2006 when the annual conference opens on April 9, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C. Advanced level educational sessions designed specifically for veteran corporate fleet managers are among the highlights of what's new this year.

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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will be here before you know it, don't miss your opportunity to be in front of thousands of fleet professionals. The I&E takes place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center, reserve your exhibit space today!

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NAFA's annual Membership Drive runs is in its final stretch. Participants have until December 31 for their chance to win great prizes such as the grand prize of one year of free membership or affiliation; free registration for the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte; hotel accommodations for conference nights; and travel expenses to and from Charlotte.

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Stephen A. Levine celebrates 30 years with NAFA this month!

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"Many consumers say they are concerned about the environment, but when they find out how much a green vehicle is going to cost, their altruistic inclination declines considerably" said John Humphrey, Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations at J.D. Power and Associates.

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Ford Motor Company recently brought key experts from the city of Chicago and ComEd together to examine critical issues related to consumer adoption of electric vehicles. Ford has been working to engage utilities, city and state governments, and infrastructure providers in efforts to promote the commercialization of electrified vehicles to reduce CO₂ emissions and increase energy security.

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Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. , Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., and Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. have announced the launch of the world's first business to recycle nickel in used hybrid-vehicle nickel-metal-hydride batteries for use in new nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

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Wheego Electric Cars, a U.S. manufacturer of all-electric cars, will be hosting a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 18. The news conference will feature the unveiling of the Wheego LiFe, the nation's first affordable electric car.

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The Blue Paper addresses the growing challenges associated with rising urbanization and the greater demand for transportation with respect to energy, the environment, safety, traffic congestion, and land use. It envisions a new automobile DNA based on electrification and connectivity, and promises a cleaner, safer, and more convenient future for urban transportation.

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For the entire month of November, Members and Non-Members save 25% off the price of the Personal Use For Fleets!

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Current listings include jobs in Southeast, USA; Elkhart, Indiana; NYC metro area; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Fitchburg, Mass.

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Did you know that each year NAFA Chapters hold more than 100 local chapter meetings, offering hundreds of hours of education and peer-to-peer networking for thousands of fleet professionals across all industry segments? Veteran fleet managers and "newbies" to the profession learn side by side and exchange ideas on all topics. NAFA Chapters are your source for networking power each and every month of the year!

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: New Jersey (Nov. 9), Mid West (Nov. 9), North Central (Nov. 9), Old Dominion (Nov. 9), Inter-County (Nov. 10), Arizona (Nov. 11), Wisconsin (Nov. 16), Pacific Northwest (Nov. 17), Greater Hartford (Nov. 18), Carolinas (Nov. 18), and Pacific Southwest (Nov. 22).

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

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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.

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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.

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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.

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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive e-mail marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by e-mailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an e-mail message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future e-mail messages. NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent e-mail addresses of our Members and Affiliates

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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

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