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SUMMARY:NAFA Nation's Capital First Thursday Fleet Forum (January 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NAFA Nation’s Capital Local Networking Group on January 2nd at 10 a.m. ET for the January First Thursday Fleet Forum. \nThis is time for fleet professionals to connect\, engage\, brainstorm\, and stay informed about the fleet industry. This virtual session will provide an opportunity to ask your colleagues questions or ask for advice on issues you are dealing with and to learn of other opportunities to engage in your area. \nMark your calendars and help grow this monthly networking opportunity! There is no fee to participate\, but registration is required.  \n\n \n** Zoom Link information for the event will be provided in your confirmation email.\n \n\n\n \n \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-nations-capital-first-thursday-fleet-forum-january-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T083000
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SUMMARY:NAFA Northcentral Region:  First Friday FANS (Fleet Area Networks) Coffee Break - January 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Start your month off right (and every 1st Friday of each month after that) with an excellent virtual networking and collaborative opportunity for Fleet Professionals.  \nGrab a coffee and expand your knowledge and network\, ask questions of your peers\, and learn about upcoming region and local networking events. Enhance your member experience and get reenergized and reengaged.\n\n \n\nWhen: Friday\, January 3\, 2025  \n\n8:30 a.m. central time \n** The zoom meeting details will be provided to you in your event confirmation email. \nQuestions? Contact regions@nafa.org \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-northcentral-region-first-friday-fans-fleet-area-networks-coffee-break-january-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
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SUMMARY:Risk Management Certification Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dates and times:  \nJanuary 14: 1:00-3:00pm ET (Patti Early and Tim Coxwell) \nJanuary 16: 1:00-3:00pm ET (Beth Cooley and Tim Coxwell) \nJanuary 21: 1:00-3:00pm ET (Adam Seifert and Kathy Wellik) \nJanuary 23: 1:00-3:00pm ET (Beth Cooley and Kathy Wellik) \nRisk Management is a form of planning and decision-making dealing with uncertain events as well as controlling risks before they become a problem. While insurance is commonly associated with risk management\, it is not possible or practical to insure against every situation; hence\, risk management provides additional strategies for dealing with loss.  \nThrough four live virtual sessions\, participants will be able to engage in instructor-led lessons\, questions and answers sessions\, and have access to a knowledgeable expert. Upon conclusion of the four-part course\, participants will gain access to the Risk Management Certificate program exam\, a 50-question multiple choice test that can be taken anytime\, anywhere (system requirements apply). Those who successfully pass the exam (one year from date of purchase) will be awarded a professional certificate.  \nThis course will over the discipline’s competencies including: \n– Fundamentals of Risk Management \n– Insurance \n– Fleet Safety Policies \n– Fleet Safety Programs \n– Crash Management \nCourse inclusions: NAFA’s Risk Management e-Guidebook\, Risk Management Study Guide\, (4) 2-hour live sessions\, (1) Online Risk Management Certificate exam\, and a Professional Certificate – upon successfully passing of exam (optional) \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/risk-management-certification-program-2025/
CATEGORIES:Certificate/Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
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SUMMARY:CAFM Kick-Start 2025
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re already enrolled in the CAFM certification program or considering it\, we invite you to join the CAFM Kick Start webinar! This webinar is a great opportunity to learn about CAFM\, explore best practices\, discover helpful study tips\, and ask any questions you may have about the program. You’ll also get a sneak peek at the new eLearning options available to support your journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to get valuable insights and guidance\, regardless of your enrollment status.\n\n \nWhen: January 15\, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:00pm ET \nRegistration: There is no cost to attend\, but registration is required to receive the zoom link.  \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/cafm-kick-start-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinar NAFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T073000
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SUMMARY:NAFA Quebec - 2025 Montreal Auto Show Event
DESCRIPTION:NAFA Quebec is excited to invite fleet managers from Quebec and surrounding areas to visit the Montreal International Auto Show on Wednesday\, January 22. The day will begin with a breakfast\, which will be followed by a pre-opening visit of the show. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of different car manufacturers during the pre-event and to participate\, as usual\, in a hunt for answers for the prize drawing! \nWhen: January 22 starting at 7:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: Ground floor of the Palais des congres\, 201 Viger Street\, Montreal. \n(Breakfast will be served in Room 518 on level 5) \nRegistration Fee: $40 CAD \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-quebec-2025-montreal-auto-show-event/
CATEGORIES:Chapter
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SUMMARY:CAFM Office Hours: Asset Management with Carlos Osterroth
DESCRIPTION:The notion of “office hours” traces its roots back to an academic tradition. During this designated time\, students were aware that they could visit a professor’s office to seek advice\, discuss ideas\, tackle challenges\, and find solutions with the guidance of an expert. Now\, you have the opportunity to benefit from Office Hours as well!  Rather than meeting with professors\, you’ll have the chance to connect with a busy\, knowledgeable\, well-connected CAFM who has dedicated time specifically for you and your fellow candidates. As you aspire to attain your CAFM\, your Office Hours Host is here to assist.   \nIn this session\, our faculty will:  \n\n• showcase his career journey and experiences \n• teach a 30-minute insider lesson on one competency – Asset Management  \n• discuss 4 practice questions (after you give them a try) \n• share their favorite test taking pro-tip  \n• engage in open dialogue to answer your questions  \n\n\nMeet Your Host: Carlos Osterroth is the Director of ArmsEdge ProSolutions\, CAFM certified since 2015. Carlos has been responsible for government fleets in Canada’s federal and municipal governments and managed operating and capital budgets\, and fleet inventories over US $85M. He specializes in municipal government fleets and asset management plans\, emphasizing corporate organizational development and psychology. The CAFM experience has been critical to Carlose’s career and professional development.  \n\n \nWhen: January 22\, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm ET \nRegistration fee: There is no fee to attend but registration is required to receive the zoom link.  \n\n \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/cafm-office-hours-asset-management-with-carlos-osterroth/
CATEGORIES:Certificate/Certification
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SUMMARY:NAFA Old Dominion January Fleet Meeting and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join your NAFA Old Dominion LNG colleagues to learn more about advanced predictive fleet maintenance utilizing predictive AI with machine learning and digital twin technology. This event is free of charge to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\nThis event is presented by Intangles: \n\nRobert Schofield – Director\, Business Development \nAlan McMillan – President\, Americas \nSankalp Rajpurkar – Global Head of Major Accounts         \n\n\nWhen: January 23 starting at 10 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. \nWhere: Chesterfield County’s Fleet Services conference Room\, 9600 Lori Lane\, Chesterfield\, VA 23832 \nRegistration: There is no fee to attend\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Deadline: January 16 by 5 p.m. ET.\n\n\n \nAgenda \n\n10 to 10:45 a.m. – Networking\n10: 45 am to noon:\n \n\nWhat is Predictive AI and why is it superior to current methods \nHow it functions and is utilized vs current preventative maintenance programs \nExamples of the engine systems currently being monitored (Demo)\n	Dynamic Decision tree to guide technicians \nIncredible accuracy with a validation process \nWhat are expected ROI’s (SaaS model allows for Op Ex vs Cap Ex) \nQ & A  \n\n\nNoon to 1 p.m. – Lunch (provided by Intangles) \n\nAbout Intangles:\nIntangles was founded in 2016 as an AI company focused on solving the problem of vehicle breakdowns and predicting failures BEFORE DTC codes trigger. They have over 3\,000 vehicles combinations\, Intangles’ platform is agnostic to engine type\, equipment body\, fuel\, and age (as long as vehicle has data output). With an accuracy of over 95% on issue discovery and over 98% of the cause of those discoveries with our Predictive AI\, Intangles is the market leader in identifying failures before they occur. Additionally\, they have a one-of-a-kind fuel patent granted in January 2023 that is 99% accurate at determining fuel usage on all types of vehicles by measuring fuel at the injection level and not by the demand requested by the ECU. This is more accurate than OEM. \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-old-dominion-january-fleet-meeting-and-lunch/
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SUMMARY:NAFA Southeast Region Virtual Wednesday Shout Out (January 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Regional Council looks forward to hosting the January Wednesday Shout Out on January 29 dedicated to providing NAFA members time to connect\, engage\, brainstorm\, and stay informed about the fleet industry and events happening in your area.  \n\n \nThis virtual session will provide time to ask your colleagues questions or ask for advice\, as well as learning about upcoming region and local networking events. Mark your calendars and help grow this monthly networking opportunity! \n\n \nJoin us and help pave the future path for your region! \n\n \n** Zoom Link Information for the event will be provided in your confirmation email! \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-southeast-region-virtual-wednesday-shout-out-january-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
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SUMMARY:NAFA Houston LNG @ Houston Autoboative Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:The NAFA Houston Local Networking Group would like to invite you to attend the Houston Autoboative Show on Thursday\, January 30! The show has granted us complimentary access to the event. There is no fee to attend\, but registration is required to provide the proper pass count needed. This is the fourth year that the Houston Auto Show has combined with the longstanding Houston Boat Show. The event showcases a diverse array of vehicles\, from electric cars to powerful trucks and sedans. \nAgenda: \n10:00 a.m.: Arrive at NRG Park and meet in the main lobby near the main entrance to the show. Passes will be provided at that time – so arrival by that time is important. \n10:15 a.m.: There will be a group photo taken before we enter the show floor – so bring your smile. \n10:20 a.m.: Immediately following the group photo\, we will enter the show. Everyone is free to roam and depart at will. \n\n \nLocation: NRG Center\, One NRG Park\, Houston\, TX 77054 \nRegistration Fee: The event is free\, but registration is required by January 27. \n\n \n \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-southwest-lng-houston-autoboative-show-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000
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SUMMARY:EVs2Scale2030 – EPRI's Online Tool for Utility Planning for Electrification at Scale
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explain and demonstrate the work by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to align critical fleet information in online tools to facilitate electric utility industry preparation for transportation electrification.  The presentation will focus on the unique attributes and needs of fleets.  It will also review how fleets can support the EVs2Scale2030 initiative for the mutual benefit of both industries. This webinar will be conducted by EPRI\, which is the leading R&D organization for the electric utility industry.  EPRI is taking the lead role for consolidating industry data and determining the energy and power requirements necessary for fleet electrification.   \nWhen: January 30 starting at 3 p.m. ET \nRegistration: This is a free webinar for NAFA Members only. The Zoom link will be provided prior to the event start date. \nSpeakers: \nJamie Dunckley\nProgram Manager of Electric Transportation\nElectric Power Research Institute  \nJamie leads the Electric Transportation Team at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). She also leads the eRoadMAP online tool\, part of the EVs2Scale2030 initiative. Both roles showcase a strong understanding of data and data analysis that help drive data driven actions. Working with both utilities and OEMs\, Jamie works to see how she can pull together data from both sides of the industry in order to aid in electrification planning efforts. \nJamie’s work at EPRI has touched on a wide range of topics from understanding incentives or actions that most influence EV adoption to tracking light duty EVs to understand where\, when and how much they charge. She has also lead planning for electrification where local vehicle charging is added together with building electrification to understand future electric loads. Jamie has B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a M.S. and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. In 2018 she was named one of Public Utilities Fortnightly’s Top Innovators of 2018 for her work tracking electric vehicle behavior. \nBritta K. Gross\nDirector of Transportation\nElectric Power Research Institute  \nBritta Gross leads the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) transportation program as well as the EVs2Scale2030 initiative and is responsible for defining the market strategies needed to accelerate the electrification of the transportation system\, with an urgent focus on identifying the critical gaps that need to be addressed to achieve 2030 climate-aligned goals. \nBritta was formerly the Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization at General Motors\, responsible for the energy and infrastructure strategies required to enable the commercialization of battery and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Britta is also currently a commissioner\, and former President\, of the Orlando Utilities Commission\, Orlando’s electric and water utility. \nShe has an Electrical Engineering degree from LSU and studied language arts at the University of Wurzburg in Germany.  She has held numerous board seats\, including the Alliance for Transportation Electrification\, NACFE\, MobilityData\, Plug in America\, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)\, and served as a Governor appointee on both the Massachusetts and Maryland EV Commissions. Ms. Gross has received numerous industry awards including the Forth Roadmap Career Achievement Award\, Automotive News’ “Electrifying 100”\, the GreenBiz “Verge 25” award\, the Stephen R. Connors Visionary Award\, and has testified at the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on transportation electrification. \nMike Rowand\nSr. Advisor\nElectric Power Research Institute  \nMike Rowand is an energy industry leader in the transition to electric transportation\, including the adoption of medium & heavy-duty vehicles.  For almost 20 years Mike has been on the forefront of utility research and planning for EVs and has held leadership positions in multiple industry groups that influence Electric Transportation and Distributed Energy technologies.  He has 40 years’ experience in the electric utility industry in a variety of roles including Emerging Technology\, Transmission and Distribution Engineering\, Customer Service\, Rates and Regulatory processes\, and Marketing.  Mike is a Sr. Advisor to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and provides consulting services to companies across the EV ecosystem.  \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/evs2scale2030-epris-online-tool-for-utility-planning-for-electrification-at-scale/
CATEGORIES:Webinar NAFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T093000
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SUMMARY:NAFA Southeast Regional Fleet Meeting and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The NAFA Southeast Region will be hosting their Regional Fleet Meeting and Networking Event that promises to be a dynamic gathering of professionals and stakeholders in the fleet management industry. The event will provide a unique platform for networking\, collaboration\, and knowledge sharing. Attendees can anticipate a comprehensive agenda featuring panel discussions led by industry leaders\, and informative discussions on emerging trends in the industry. This event aims to foster a community of professionals dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the management of vehicle fleets. The event also includes a tour of the 100\,000 square foot Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence facility that houses Wake Tech’s automotive and collision repair center.  \n \nThe Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence features a 16\,500-square-foot automotive systems lab\, with 13 lifts and two wheel alignment machines. It also includes a 15\,000-square-foot collision repair lab with six lifts\, four paint booths and two frame straighteners. Other features include a performance lab for engine and transmission classes\, dyno rooms for testing engines and transmissions\, a welding lab\, eight classrooms\, three computer labs and a conference room. Glass walls allow visitors to view lab activity without disturbing classes. \nJoin your fleet colleagues to start off 2025 by attending this unique event. Bring your entire team to expand knowledge and share successes and challenges. Register today!\n\n \nWhen: Friday\, January 31 starting at 9:30 a.m. \nWhere: Wake Tech North Campus\, 6851 Perry Creek Rd\, Raleigh\, NC 27616 (Building R Lobby) \nRegistration Fee: $50 for NAFA Members and $75 for Non-Members and Guests (includes a light breakfast\, lunch\, snack break\, and tour) \nRegistration Deadline: By January 24\n \nAgenda: \n9:30 a.m.: Check in and Networking\n9:45 – 10:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions\n10:00 to 10:45 a.m.: Essential Core Competencies for Fleet Management: CAFM Program\n11:00 to 11:45 a.m.: 2025 Fleet Policy Outlook\n11:45 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch and Sponsor Spotlight\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Ask the Experts Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders\n1:45 – 2:00 p.m.: Sponsor Snack Break\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks and Facility Tour of Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence\n\n \n2025 Fleet Policy Outlook Presented by Hillstaffer \nWith a new Administration and Republican control of both the House and Senate\, as well as potential litigation\, fleet related policies at the state and federal level may change significantly in the next two years. This session will review the outlook for fleet policy in the coming years.\n\n \nEssential Core Competencies for Fleet Management – Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Program \nThis session will take you on a tour of the NAFA CAFM Certification program – divided into eight disciplines that cover the essential core competencies of fleet management. Topics include asset management\, risk management\, vehicle fuel management\, information and maintenance management just to name a few. Not only can this program give you a great advantage in advancing your fleet career – it is also identified as one of the top 10 certifications for increasing salaries by Monster.com. Speakers: Tim Coxwell\, CAFM\, CPFP\, CEM\, Fleet Management Division Director with Leon County\, FL Sheriff’s Office; and Cedric Roberts\, CAFM\, Director of Fleet Management with the City of Birmingham\, AL Equipment Management Department. \n\nAsk the Experts Panel: Moderator: Sara Burnam\, CAFM with RTA and a member of the NAFA Board of Directors. Panelists will include Brenda Peshel\, Fleet Director with Lake County\, FL Office of Fleet Management; Dave Persad\, CAFM\, CEM\, Director of Fleet Management & Mobility with City of Boynton Beach\, FL; and Michael Naglieri\, Fleet Maintenance Manager with Davidson County\, NC. \n\n\n \nHotels Within 10 minutes of Wake Tech:\nHyatt House Raleigh North Hills\, 160 Park at North Hills Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27609\n \nHilton Garden Inn Capital I-540\, 6412 Capital Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC 27616  \nFairfield Inn & Suites Capital Blvd I-540\, 6408 Capital Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC 27616\nCourtyard Marriott North Triangle Town Center\, 3401 Sumner Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC 27616\nHome2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh North I-540\, 3951 Sumner Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC 27616\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n		\n			\n				Register
URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-southeast-regional-fleet-meeting-and-networking-event/
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