March 14, 2012– Violations and toll management.  Pep Boys, Glenolden, PA.

May 23, 2012– Evolution of a Fleet Manager.  Roundtable discussion with active and retired fleet managers.  Location TBD.

August 3, 2012 - Night at the Ballpark: Citizen’s Bank Park Philadelphia Phillies against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

October 10, 2012 - Annual Ride-N-Drive. DuPont Country Club, Wilmington, DE.

December 4, 2012 - Holiday Luncheon.  Location TBD.

Previous Meetings

• February 3, 2012 – Philadelphia Auto Show, Market Street Philadelphia, PA  **
• December 5, 2011 – Holiday Luncheon- Pennsylvania State Senator, Andy Dinniman on Safe Driving Legislation**
• October 13, 2011 – Annual Ride-N-Drive. DuPont Country Club, Wilmington, DE **
• September 1, 2011 – Reading Truck Body Tour, Reading, PA  **
  
• July 22, 2011 – Night at the Ballpark: Citizen’s Bank Park Philadelphia against the San Diego Padres. **
• May 24, 2011 – Manheim Auto Auction Philadelphia (Charles Pollina, GM): Tom Webb Chief Economist to present on the used vehicle market, Facility tour, paintless dent removal demo … before & after, Internet demo on OVE and simulcast exercise, guess the closest sale price. **
• March 3, 2011 - Bill Bergy, Former All-Pro Lineback of the Philadelphia Eagles & Trooper John Holstein will speak on fleet policy & motivating drivers.  This meeting is also the annual business meeting @ PepBoys in Glenolden, PA.
• February 3, 2011 – Philadelphia Auto Show @ ARAMARK in Philadelphia.  Manufacturers representatives will present updates to fleet offerings for 2011 before we transition to the Auto Show floor. **
• January 2011 – Request nominations for chapter officer positions – please send nominations to info@nafaphiladelphia.org
• December 7, 2010 – Holiday Lunch @ Maggiano’s in King of Prussia. 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  The topic will cover NAFA updates**
• October 6, 2010 – Ride-N-Drive at the beautiful DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, DE (http://www.nafaphiladelphia.org/2010/07/ride-n-drive/).  The guest speaker for the meeting is Raul Arbelaez. Mr.Arbelaez  is the Vice President of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Vehicle Research Center.  ****see the pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dogdenii/sets/72157625229952228/show ****
• August 26, 2010 – Day at the Ballpark @ Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.  Includes ARAMARK “Behind the Scenes” Ballpark Operation Tour (http://www.nafaphiladelphia.org/2010/07/phillies-vs-astros/)
• June 3, 2010 – Green Transportation Alternatives meeting @ AutoPort Inc. in New Castle, DE.  Guest presentors include Professor Willett Kempton of the University of Delaware on Developments in Electric Vehicle technology and Smart Grid technologies; and Kate Zaidan, Sustainable Transportation Coordinator for the Clean Air Council on Green Fleets: Clean Fuels, Retrofits, and Anti-Idling.  (http://www.nafaphiladelphia.org/2010/06/green-transportation-alternatives/)

** NAFA Philadelphia is excepting sponsorship(s) for this meeting.  In exchange for meeting sponsorship, your company logo will appear on the event post for the meeting, you may identify your company at the meeting with a small banner, and your company will be called out at the meeting as having sponsored the meeting.  If interested, please email info@nafaphiladelphia.org.  Thank you for your continued dedication to NAFA Philadelphia.

Thank you,

NAFA Philadelphia Board

NAFA Philadelphia welcomes you to attend the annual Manufacturer Product Preview and Philadelphia Auto Show!  The manufacturers will give you an update on their product lines, so you will know what to look for when you get to the show.  Once again, our colleagues at ARAMARK will host this event at their location downtown.  They will provide a delicious brunch, courtesy of our meeting sponsors.  You won’t go hungry as it includes everything from frittatas, bagels, and a yogurt bar to salad and beef tenderloin!

But wait, there’s more…

For the low cost of admission, you’ll also get a great brunch, discounted parking…AND your auto show ticket!

Space is limited, so register now!

When

Thursday, February 2, 2012; 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
(meeting will start promptly at 10am after registration)

Where

ARAMARK tower is located directly above the Market East regional rail station. $10 discounted parking (in by 10am, out by 6:30pm) is available at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Parking Garage located at 11th & Filbert.

Map and Directions | Register

Price

Chapter Members: $40.00
General Admission: $50.00

Payment instructions will be provided in your registration email.

Tom Palermo was recently named the 2011 Best Tech of the Year recipient, a program sponsored by WIX Filters to recognize the skills and professionalism of today’s automotive technicians.  Tom is the son of NAFA Philadelphia member Joe Palermo and has worked for over 20 years as an automotive technician in the family-run Preferred Automotive Specialists.

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We welcome you to join us for the NAFA Philadelphia holiday luncheon at Maggiano’s  in King of Prussia, PA.  In joining us to celebrate the upcoming holidays, you’ll be surrounded by a warm environment, welcoming  colleagues, friends, and of course some of the most delicious Italian food in the area.

Presenter

Our guest presenter is Senator Andy Dinniman of the 19th District Chester Co.  Mr. Dinniman will discuss the importance of Safe Driving Legislation and his role and responsibility in this legislation.

Charitable Organization

As previously announced,  NAFA Philadelphia is supporting Autism Delaware in memory of our dear friend and colleague Rich Neylan.  Rich’s wife Kathy will attend the holiday luncheon on December 5th to present our contributions to Autism Delaware in memory of her husband.

If you are interested in contributing to Autism Delaware, please join us on December 5th at Maggiano’s in King of Prussia and make your contribution there.  If you can’t attend but would still like to contribute in memory of Rich Neylan, please contact info@nafaphiladelphia.org

We look forward to seeing you there & thank you sincerely,
NAFA Philadelphia

When

Monday, December 5, 2011; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS FROM 10:00am – 10:30am.  In respect of Senator Dinniman’s schedule, the meeting must begin promptly at 10:30am.  Senator Dinniman will speak from 10:30am – 11:15am, followed by a brief period for Q&A.  Please ensure you arrive early enough to register and take your seat by 10:30am.

Where

King of Prussia, PA 19406

(610) 992-3333

Map and Directions | Register

Price

Chapter Members: $50
General Admission: $55

Payment instructions will be provided in your registration email.

Autism Delaware works very hard to raise public awareness of autism so that children and adults with autism can find acceptance and understanding in their communities.

Other initiatives include organizing advocacy efforts at state and national levels, funding a scholarship at the University of Delaware, and educating the medical community about the importance of early identification and intervention.

Autism Delaware also plans four major fundraisers throughout the year to keep their efforts going: the Walk-Race for Autism, which is a family event held in April; a celebrity-am golf outing in the spring; and two auctions held in the fall.

As they move toward the future, they hope to continue to grow to meet the needs of the ever-expanding autism community.

If you are interested in contributing to Autism Delaware, please join us on December 5th at Maggiano’s in King of Prussia and make your contribution there. If you can’t attend but would still like to contribute in memory of Rich Neylan, please contact info@nafaphiladelphia.org

Thank you sincerely,
NAFA Philadelphia

NAFA Philadelphia invites you to the beautiful Dupont Country Club on October 13th 2011 for the annual Ride-N-Drive Event; where you’ll be able to get behind the wheel & drive many of the fleet vehicle offerings provided by our partner vehicle manufacturers.

Attend to drive, attend to network or attend for the presentation … as long as you don’t miss this fantastic event.

Guest Presentor:  Waldek Raczkowski
Revenue Modeling/Global Lifecycle Analytics/CoO for Ford Motor Company 

• Registration begins at 9:30am (valid driver’s license required)
• Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
• Our guest presentor will present prior to the Ride-N-Drive portion
• The Ride-N-Drive will take place on actual Wilmington, DE roads
• The day concludes at your leisure

• This is a rain or shine event so be please come prepared
• Dress code is casual

We look forward to seeing you there!  (Drive Safely)

When

Thursday, October 13, 2011; 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Where

Wilmington, DE 19803

Map and Directions | Register

Price

Chapter Members: $50
General Admission: $60

Payment instructions will be provided in your registration email.

Richard E. Neylan

A resident of Hockessin, DE and proud Delaware native, died in the peace of his home with family on August 27, 2011.

Richard was born in 1949 grew up in Canby Park, and graduated from University of Delaware. He was District Sales Manager for Automotive Resources International (ARI) in Mount Laurel, NJ. He was a member of ARI’s elite Circle of Excellence for 17 years and served on the Board of the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh NAFA Chapters.

Richard was a family man and loved being a Dad, and Pop Pop to his two grandchildren. He was a sports enthusiast, a loyal fan to Philadelphia Flyers, Eagles and Phillies. His most enjoyable sports experience were the years he spent helping coach his son’s little league baseball teams and being the consummate hockey dad for his son’s traveling hockey years. He also loved the beach and their home on the Indian River Bay. He was looking forward to the birth of his 3rd grandchild, Mackenzie, due in mid October.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 30 years, Kathy; sons, Richard Stephan Neylan of Wilmington, DE, Chris Chiappetta of Tampa, FL, daughter, Sherri O’Neill of Hockessin, DE, and grandchildren Emma and Ethan. Also surviving are his siblings, John J. Neylan III of Alexandria, VA, Jeanne E. Bolen of Charlestown, MD, and Mary Ellen Setting of Edgewater, MD.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 1st at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville where visitation will be held between 8:45 to 10:15 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Philadelphia/Delaware Chapter, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor New York, NY 10016 or www.ccfa.org, Autism Delaware, 924 Old Harmony Road, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713 or www.delautism.org, or United Way of Camden County, 196 Newton Ave., Camden, NJ 08103 or www.liveunitedcamdenco.org MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913

Missed but never forgotten.

Reading  is hosting NAFA Philadelphia for a unique opportunity to tour their plant operations!

The day will begin with an introduction to Reading by CEO, Mark Robinson at the Crowne Plaza Reading, PA .  Participants will than transfer to the Reading facility (transportation provided) for a tour of operations.  Lunch will be provided by Reading upon return to the Crown Plaza Reading, PA.  Please see the agenda below.

Agenda

Thursday, September 1, 2011

 9:00am – 9:45am      Meet and Greet

10:00am – 10:30am      President:   Mark Robinson, CEO of Reading

10:30am – 12:30pm      Pick-up for Reading Facility Plant Tour and walk arounds begin

12:30pm – 2:00pm      Lunch at the Crown Plaza provided by Reading Truck Body

2:00pm     Departure

www.readingcrowne.com

Upon arrival please enter through the door on the far left of the hotel or enter through the front lobby and look for signs directing you. Refreshments will be served upon your arrival. Thank you for participating and we look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions please contact Scott Edidin at 847-699-3914 or Heather Leininger at 610-406-6087.

When

Thursday, September 1, 2011; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where

Map and Directions | Register

Price

Chapter Members: $25
General Admission: $30

Payment instructions will be provided in your registration email.

BETHESDA, MD – Of the more than 759,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 20 outstanding individuals have qualified for the 2011 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2010 test administrated by ASE.

The 2011 World Class Technicians are:

Thomas M. Palermo, Mount Laurel, N.J.
Dale R. Barror, Brant, Mich.
Ricky L. Bolin, Grapevine, Texas
Lamont T. Burck, Windsor Mill, Md.
Thomas V. Cangelosi, Turnersville, N.J.
Michael S. Cassell, Carrollton, Va.
Thomas J. Fontana, Madison, Wis.
Walter C. Hazelton, Cocoa, Fla.
William E. Horcher, Grapevine, Texas
Darby L. Jones, Goleta, Calif.
Corey M. Kansas, Kenosha, Wis.
Charles V. Lamorgia, Mount Laurel, N.J.
Kameron A. Morthole, Henderson, Nev.
Norman B. Petroski, Des Plaines, Ill.
Demetrius J. Pazaris, Deer Isle, Maine
David M. Price, Berryville, Va.
Vince L. Sauberlich, Manawa, Wis.
Allen J. Smith, Greenville, Mich.
Ronald J. Stewart, Mount Laurel, N.J.
Ted Zubek, Chicago, Ill.

“The AAIA World Class Technician Award is for automotive diagnostic and repair professionals what the Super Bowl is for professional football players or what the Stanley Cup is for hockey players,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO. “Just imagine the knowledge and skills needed by a technician to pass 22 ASE tests. These folks are truly the best of the best and we are proud to be associated with them through our annual recognition in conjunction with ASE.”