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"A new 'Chapter Assistance Program' will be implemented on a trial basis later this spring with a handful of chapters. The Chapter Assistance Program includes measurable key performance indicators (KPI); requires direct interaction between NAFA’s Regional Trustees, staff, and chapter leaders; infuses a proactive process to assist 'in need' chapters; and rewards chapters for doing well."
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Chapter Chair Diane Lopez promoted the 2014 I&E Chapter Challenge, with $1,000 to the winning chapter on the line. Erica Wallace Fine, Chapter Nominating Chair, conducted chapter officer elections. Joe McDonald, Affiliates Chair, introduced manufacturer’s representatives who, in turn, gave attendees a brief preview of what they would see on the show floor.
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NAFA's New England Chapter got down to BASICs at their February 19 meeting, and to be in accordance with Department of Transportation rules, you would do well to do likewise. Keith Barrows, Staples Inc. Director - Global Health & Safety, provided an interesting overview of the DOT CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) for the meeting. The session was held at Staples' corporate office in Framingham, MA.
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The Chapter Challenge is still anyone's race to win, and with up to $1,000 on the line for the winning chapters, you can bet this competition is far from decided! Be a part of it all -- register today and support your NAFA chapter!
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In a continuation of staff changes and realignment of resources implemented earlier this year, Phillip E. Russo, CAE is transitioning from his position of NAFA Executive Director to the role of the Association's Chief Executive Officer. Russo’s primary focus as CEO will be to help develop NAFA’s vision, ensure the proper resources are in place to realize that vision, and expand NAFA’s reach.
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Simon Sinek, a bestselling author who teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people, has been described as a "visionary thinker with a rare intellect." Hundreds of fleet managers from throughout North America will get the opportunity to take in his wisdom during a Keynote Address at NAFA’s 2014 Institute & Expo in Minneapolis, MN on April 10.
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NAFA members attending the NTEA Work Truck Show this week are invited to swing by the NAFA Booth, #5991, and say hello. The conference and expo will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. NAFA members, bring your colleagues who aren't currently NAFA members to the booth for a special trial offer to experience our Association! We hope to see you there! The Work Truck Show 2014, considered North America’s largest work truck event, runs March 5–7.
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The Minneapolis Skyway System is an interlinked collection of enclosed pedestrian footbridges connecting key buildings in Downtown Minneapolis. The skyway enables people to walk in a climate-controlled environment that links sixty-nine full city blocks over eleven miles.
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NAFA's mobile app for the 2014 I&E puts your conference planning and experience in your pocket. Available for Android and IOS smartphones and tablets, NAFA's I&E mobile app puts you in control. Download it today at: http://m.core-apps.com/nafa2014
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Tri-State, Mid-America, Mid-West, Western Canada, North Central, Philadelphia, Puget Sound, Chicago, St. Louis, Carolinas, Rocky Mountain, St. Louis, Quebec, New England, and Sunshine State.
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The St. Louis Gateway Chapter will be holding a split-session meeting with marketing professional and social media guru Jen Leyden, and Chris Villella, Senior Manager for Subrogation at CEI, on March 19. Please RSVP by Friday, March 7.
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President Obama Renews Push For Stricter Fuel Standards; President Obama Calls For Four Year, $302 Billion Surface Transportation Plan; EPA Asks Federal Court To Throw Out Lawsuit Against E15 Misfueling Rule; and Senate Committee Holds Hearing On Transportation Authorization.
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Sun Country Highway has partnered with ABB, a global leader in power, automation, and electric vehicle charging technology, as part of its expanded mission to green highways across North America. Part of SCH’s commitment is to speed up electric vehicle (EV) adoption across North America. SCH also aims to further reduce barriers to EV adoption by adding 400 volt direct current charging products from ABB.
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"What’s the opposite of the icy, cold Minneapolis Polar Vortex that we've been hearing so much about this winter? It’s NAFA’s 'Heatageddon' (better known as NAFA’s Institute and Expo being held in Minneapolis, MN, April 8-11). The fleet industry’s largest gathering of fleet professionals is sure to be hottest event this spring, and with the convenience of the interconnected Minneapolis skyway system, you'll be experiencing it all in maximum comfort."
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Under mounting pressure, General Motors has significantly expanded a recall involving defective ignition switches — now linked to 31 crashes and at least 13 fatalities – affecting a total of nearly 1.4 million vehicles. The automaker also issued an apology for the problem. GM first announced plans to recall nearly 800,000 older compact models mid-February. At the time, company officials said it knew of 22 separate accidents and six fatalities connected to the problem.
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Mortgage services provider PHH Corporation is in talks with leasing finance firm Element Financial Corporation regarding the sale of its PHH Arval fleet management business. On February 11, PHH said it was exploring options of selling the company as a whole or in parts by separating its fleet management and mortgage services divisions.
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Following a recent announcement by Ford to switch to aluminum for its 2015 F-150, and in prepare for tightening federal fuel economy standards, General Motors says it will have aluminum-bodied pickup trucks by 2018. GM has made agreements with Alcoa Inc. and Novelis Inc. for supply to meet the automaker’s pending demand.
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Ohio lawmakers are seeking to provide tax credits and sales tax breaks for buying or converting vehicles for alternative fuels such as natural gas. The House Finance and Appropriations Committee held the first hearing of the year for House Bill 336. If passed, the bill could be a boon for alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, which are increasingly used in commercial-vehicle fleets but whose conversion remains expensive for commuters.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association -- over 75 new fleet professionals in all!
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Congratulations to this month's members who are celebrating anniversary milestones! Thank you for being part of the NAFA family. It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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What do they view as the key challenges? How will these challenges and the fleet industry change over the next five to ten years? Topics such as purchasing, funding and accounting, legislative changes, driver and vehicle safety, and new technologies will be discussed at the I&E Fleet Management Company Panel Discussion. Taking advantage of their information benefits a fleet professional in many ways, so don't miss this opportunity to hear the top fleet leasing executives discuss the challenges currently facing the industry.
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Are you getting push back from management on attending yet another meeting? Formulate a plan for demonstrating the value of I&E and then sell it to your boss. NAFA has created an Attendee Toolkit just for you, which contains everything you need to present your business case.
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NAFA has announced twelve new webinars to be presented this year, up from eight presented in 2013. Each webinar is available for free as a value-added benefit for Members of NAFA and available to non-Members for a small fee. The webinars are presented live and archived, allowing users to access them whenever they wish.
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PHH Corporation announced on February 19 that Jim Halliday has been named President of PHH Arval. Halliday has served as Interim President of PHH Arval since December 2013. Halliday joined PHH Arval in 2003 and has held a variety of senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for PHH Arval`s North American operations.
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PepsiCo Fleet Director Pete Silva retired on February 17. Silva has been in fleet for 32 years, fourteen of which have been with the company and pre-merger predecessor Frito Lay. Silva's legacy with the soft drink company will be his innovations regarding purchasing contracts and processes in regard to the company's operating units and its bottlers.
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One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. For many fleet managers, this can 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! Visit the NAFA Store now!
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NAFA's I&E is the fleet management event of the year with unmatched education, networking, and access to fleet's best and brightest. Don't miss a minute of it -- go to www.nafainstitute.org to register now!
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