NAFA Connection

This month's column by Phil Russo, CAE, NAFA's Executive Director, tackles the complex subject of Conflicts-Of-Interest and how NAFA insists on "keeping everything on the up-and-up."

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A revision of NAFA's Code of Regulations was issued on August 4. Please discard any previous versions you have, as they are no longer applicable.

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Walter Burnett, CAFM, closed the book on an impressive 38-year career of public service on April 30, retiring from the Public Works Director post for the City of Macomb, Ill.

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August 31 is the cutoff for I&E exhibitors wishing to reserve premium positions, so don't delay!

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President Obama announced on July 29 a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.

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The Nashville Metro Council voted on July 19 to codify city policy on the use of government vehicles, requiring they be used only for official business and generally prohibiting the transportation of alcohol, friends and family members, and campaign literature.

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On August 2, The National Insurance Crime Bureau released Hot Wheels —its list of the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2010.

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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced on July 25 it will acquire Santa Ana, CA-based Iteris Inc.'s vehicle sensors business, including Iteris' lane departure warning system.

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With Taxi and Limousine Commission's workhorse Ford Crown Victoria going out of service this year, and Nissan's NV-200 still two years away, the TLC has been approving new models for cab usage, including the Chevrolet Impala and Nissan Altima as approved additions to the City's yellow cab fleet.

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Company's approach within the telematics industry is part of a new rebranding strategy.

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EPA Misses July Ozone Standard Deadline; Administration and Automakers Agree on CAFE Standards; Coalition Urges Congressional Action of Excessive Oil Speculation; and Ethanol Repeal Not in Debt Ceiling Agreement.

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New Trucking Regulations In Place In Western Canada.

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Alain Primeau, National Sales Manager, Major Accounts for UAP Inc., Canada, discusses the value of Affiliate-Member synergy in this month's Affiliate Forum.

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Curtis Miller celebrates his 25th anniversary with NAFA in August.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Time is running out to take advantage of savings! Early Bird reservations are available for the FMS and AFMS in New Orleans, October 12-13 and 14-16.

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NAFA Fleet Management Association is now seeking qualified candidates to fill the seat. The deadline for entry is September 9.

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On July 14, NAFA announced the formation of a Safety Advisory Council to be led by a Council Chair who works with a Council Vice Chair – Member and a Council Vice Chair – Affiliate.

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An effort that would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its approved waiver for E15 ethanol blends in America’s fuel supply is being led by Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Gary Peters (D-MI).

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Chevrolet is planning on introducing a diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze to be sold in the United States beginning in 2013.

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Think Global AS, a manufacturer of pure electric cars, has been purchased by an international technology entrepreneur upon exiting its fourth bankruptcy.

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Virginia Tech recently was named the overall winner of EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a three-year collegiate vehicle engineering competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors (GM).

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SmartDrive Systems announced the findings of an ongoing study which show that commercial fleets can reduce fuel consumption by as much as twenty-four percent by employing more fuel-efficient driving techniques, eliminating unnecessary idling, and reducing excessive speeds

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Fisker's CEO Henrik Fisker boldly claimed that his company could offer "Veyron levels of performance," or the performance of the 1000-horsepower Bugatti Veyron supercar, if they could mate a multi-speed motor with the Fisker Karma.

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Solid fleet management guides have to be able to answer a wide variety of questions and address the dreaded "unforeseen" whenever possible. NAFA products are tailored to assist on topics from risk management to law and legal aspects for fleets.

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Recent listings include jobs in Brandon, MB; Wake Forest, NC; Lombard, IL; Park Ridge, NJ; Arlington County, VA; San Jose, CA; Roanoke County, VA; Baltimore, MD; St. Louis, MO; Arlington County, VA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; Garland, TX; Oakland, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Cambridge, MA, in the U.S., as well as Brandon, MB; Edmonton, AB, in Canada.

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Did you know that with over 2,100 members to NAFA’s LinkedIn group there’s great opportunity for discussion with your fleet peers? Join in the conversation today!

 

The Carolinas Chapter will host the 2011 Annual Business Meeting, October 2-4, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next two weeks: Old Dominion (Aug 11); Atlanta (Aug 17); Great Lakes (Aug 18); Pacific Southwest (Aug 23); and Greater Pittsburgh (Aug 25).

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

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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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing 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 email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email 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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