BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NAFA Fleet Management Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nafa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NAFA Fleet Management Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20241219T155328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203513Z UID:10000351-1738836000-1738839600@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:NAFA Nation's Capital First Thursday Fleet Forum (February 2025) DESCRIPTION:Please join the NAFA Nation’s Capital Local Networking Group on February 6 at 10 a.m. ET for the February 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-february-2025/ CATEGORIES:Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20241219T155329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203514Z UID:10000352-1738917000-1738920600@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:NAFA Northcentral Region: First Friday FANS (Fleet Area Networks) Coffee Break - February 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\, February 7\, 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-february-2025/ CATEGORIES:Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20241126T203440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203514Z UID:10000330-1739192400-1739462400@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:EFMS Virtual DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nNAFA’s Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar is designed to connect newer fleet professionals into a national network of colleagues and provide the hands-on tools and resources that will help make your fleet a success. Through this virtual program\, you’ll learn to develop fleet policy templates and to implement comprehensive grids and matrices to help better optimize your organization’s operations.  With these tools\, learn how to determine total cost of ownership (TCO) over the lifetime of an asset\, address risk management strategies and discuss Vehicle Equivalency Unit (VEU) analysis\, and learn what measures matter most when analyzing your fleet.  \n\n\n \nLearn these fleet essentials:  \n– Vehicle Selection Matrix  \n– Risk Management Grid  \n– Lifecycle Cost Analysis Spreadsheet  \n– Policy Templates  \n– VEU Analysis Worksheet  \n– Fleet Reporting Matrix  \n–Fuel Efficiency Performance Measures  \n…and take home a toolkit of examples and templates to implement in your fleet immediately!   \n\n \nMonday\, February 10\, 2025  \n\n1:00 – 2:30 pm – The Fleet Leader     \n\n\n2:30 – 4:00 pm – Finding the Right Vehicle   \n\n\n  \n\n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025  \n\n\n1:00 – 2:30 pm – Fleet Reporting   \n\n\n2:30 – 4:00 pm – The True Cost of a Vehicle   \n\n\n  \n\n\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025  \n\n\n1:00 – 2:30 pm – Fueling the Fleet  \n\n\n2:30 – 4:00 pm – Managing Maintenance  \n\n\n  \n\n\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025  \n\n\n1:00 – 2:30 pm – Building Your Policy Framework  \n\n\n2:30 – 4:00 pm – Managing Your Fleet’s Risk    \n\n\n   \n\n \n \n Register URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/efms-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Webinar NAFA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20241204T203821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203514Z UID:10000336-1739361600-1739365200@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:CAFM Office Hours: Vehicle Fuel Management with Tim Coxwell (2025) DESCRIPTION:The notion of “office hours” traces its roots back to an academic tradition. During this designated time\, students were aware that they could 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• showcase his career journey and experiences \n• teach a 30-minute insider lesson on one competency – Vehicle Fuel 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\n\nMeet Your Host: Tim Coxwell is the Fleet Director for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in Tallahassee\, FL\, serving since 2013 and CAFM certified. Tim manages 576 vehicles\, six technicians and advises his staff on complex plans to encourage Fleet Customers and Fleet Staff members to work closer than ever for us to accomplish our sustainable goals. The CAFM experience has been the cornerstone of his fleet recovery. \n\n \nWhen: February 12\, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm ET \n\nRegistration fee: There is no fee to attend but registration is required to receive the zoom link. \n\n\n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/cafm-office-hours-vehicle-fuel-management-with-tim-coxwell-2025/ CATEGORIES:Certificate/Certification END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20250114T203518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203514Z UID:10000357-1739883600-1740060000@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:FLEETSolutions Live! Seminar Series: Top Priorities for 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for FLEETSolutions Live! Seminar Series\, where leading experts in fleet management come together to share their insights and discuss the top priorities for success. Topics for this series include safety\, EV selection\, and personal vehicle reimbursement. Curated from NAFA’s premier publication\, FLEETSolutions magazine\, this webinar series offers participants an in-depth exploration of key skills highlighted in the magazine. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry\, this series provides valuable knowledge to enhance your expertise and drive your career forward. \n\nWhen: February 18-20 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET \nRegistration Cost: Free for NAFA Members | $99 Non-members \n** The Zoom Link information will be shared prior to the start of the seminar series. \nSponsored by Blink Charging and Cardata \nTuesday\, February 18\, 2025 \nPost-Incident Evaluation: Analyzing Fleet Collisions to Enhance Safety \nThis session will explore the structured process of investigating\, analyzing\, and understanding the causes and events surrounding a vehicle collision involving a fleet driver. Using a realistic scenario\, the session will highlight crash avoidance techniques used by the driver in a collision resulting in serious injury. \nIn our hypothetical yet realistic scenario\, a driver has been involved in a collision.  Illustrated by the event recorder (in-cab camera)\, this incident will undergo analysis by retired Charlotte Mecklenburg Patrolman Carlos Pozo\, lead instructor for Advanced Driver Training Services. \nCarlos will reconstruct the crash\, assess the severity of charges\, and delineate the potential course of investigation and prosecution\, as well as delve into the root causes of the incident\, dissecting what transpired and why.  He will be emphasizing the imperative for companies to adopt preventive measures against similar occurrences. \nThis structured discussion can help fleet managers appreciate the critical role of thorough collision analysis in managing fleet safety and operational efficiency\, as well as the development of training programs based on the findings to enhance driver awareness and safety skills. \nSpeaker: Carlos Pozo\, Lead Instructor\, Advanced Driver Training Services \nModerator: Judie Nuskey\, Director of Operations\, Advanced Driver Training Services \n\nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025 \nChoosing the Right EV for Your Fleet \nThe commercial EV market has evolved through its initial wave. With many players exiting the remaining OEMs are now focused on achieving their sales towards the targets that were originally envisioned. This session will explore how to select the best EVs to meet your fleet’s specific needs. Key considerations such as range\, use cases\, power off-boarding\, upfitting\, and charging and more will be addressed to help you make informed decisions. \nSpeaker: Dan Fedor\, Director of Fleet Sales\, Blink Charging  \n\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 \nNavigating Reimbursement Options for Your Fleet: Acing the Inclusion of Personal Vehicles  \nDiscover how implementing a personal vehicle reimbursement program can complement your current fleet operations\, reduce costs\, and increase flexibility—all while enhancing employee satisfaction and ensuring tax compliance. \nIn this session\, we’ll tackle key questions: Does every employee in your fleet need a company vehicle? Are your fleet practices evolving with your organization’s needs and economic changes? Could a more adaptable and cost-effective approach benefit your mobile workforce? \nKey takeaways include: \n\nCost Efficiency: Address rising insurance expenses and other hidden costs. \n\n \nLiability Management: Mitigate risks while staying compliant. \n\n \nStreamlined Operations: Reduce administrative complexities. \n\n \nEmployee Engagement: Foster fairness and flexibility. \n\n\nGain practical insights into identifying the right time to explore reimbursement options that complement your fleet\, understanding leading tax-free models\, and ensuring a seamless transition from company to personal vehicle programs.  \nSpeaker: Lee Adam\, Senior Product Marketing Manager\, Cardata \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/fleetsolutions-live-seminar-series-top-priorities-for-2025/ CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20250204T203446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203514Z UID:10000362-1740484800-1740495600@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:NAFA Wisconsin Networking Lunch and Auto Show Event DESCRIPTION:NAFA Wisconsin looks forward to welcoming you all to the first event of 2025 on February 25 starting at noon CT. Fleet professionals will gather for lunch at Doc’s Smokehouse – allowing plenty of time for networking and discussions on all things Fleet. After lunch\, walk across the street to the Milwaukee Auto Show at Baird Center – where the group will gain access to the show prior to the public show hours that begin at 3 p.m.  \nLet’s gather together with old friends and meet new ones – and discuss what future events you would like to see NAFA Wisconsin leadership plan for 2025 and beyond. Don’t wait…register today and spread the news! \nWhen: February 25 starting at noon \nWhere: Lunch will be served at Doc’s Smokehouse at 754 N Vel R. Phillips Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53203 and then to the Baird Center for the Auto Show \nRegistration: NAFA Members: $40 and Non-members and Guests $50. Includes lunch and access to the Auto Show. \nRegistration Deadline: By February 21 \nThank you to our generous sponsors for this event – Barrientos Design & Consulting\, BOTT USA\, Boucher Automotive Fleet Group\, Doering Fleet Management\, Ford Pro\, Ford Pro FinSimple\, and Subaru of America! \n\n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.nafa.org/event/nafa-wisconsin-networking-lunch-and-auto-show-event/ CATEGORIES:Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T175500 CREATED:20241219T155330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203515Z UID:10000353-1740574800-1740578400@www.nafa.org SUMMARY:NAFA Southeast Region Virtual Wednesday Shout Out (February 2025) DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Regional Council looks forward to hosting the February Wednesday Shout Out on February 26 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-february-2025/ CATEGORIES:Chapter END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR