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The tournament began as a way to raise money for the association and has since turned into one of its biggest fundraising events. This year saw a turnout of nearly 80 industry people from as far away as the East Coast with about 60 players, and raised more than $11,000. That money will send an underprivileged child to the Knights of Pythias Youth Camp, as well as help fund the association administratively.
Program Chair Kevin Illingworth of Classique Worldwide Transportation found much to praise about the annual fundraiser, which began more than four years ago as a more communal and interactive way to fill the GCLA’s coffers.
“We had a great turnout,” he said. “I thought [host SoCal] Penske was just awesome, and it’s great when the association members get to spend time with each other and their affiliates.”
The event included a silent auction featuring baskets and gifts donated by many of those attending the event. This is also the first time that the poker tournament included blackjack and roulette for those who wanted to try their luck at other games.
This year’s tournament winner was David Kinney of API Global Transportation, who went home with the grand prize of a 50-inch flat screen TV.
While the poker tournament is a GCLA event, Illingworth said that there are a lot of individuals who help make the annual shindig a success.
“You can never do it by yourself. I just appreciate everyone who got involved and contributed and spent their time helping out,” he said. “Penske Cadillac gave us beautiful location, and we’re lucky to have so many friends who stepped up to help.”
The GCLA’s next event is its holiday party on December 10.
Visit gcla.org for more information.
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King of Prussia, Pa. — The members of the Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association (PRLA) elected its new board of directors for 2015 at its November 12 meeting. The meeting, which was held at Maggiano’s Little Italy, was dedicated almost exclusively to the elections and giving each nominee a chance to provide an overview of their background and plans for the association.
The 2015 board of directors for the PRLA is as follows:
President: Steve Rhoads of Rhoads Limousine
Vice President: Robert Euler of King Limousine
Secretary: Mark Barnett of Best of Times Chauffeured Limousine Service
Treasurer: Christopher Haines of Michael’s Classic Limousine
Vendor member: Peter Corelli of Lakeview Custom Coach
General membership: Christopher Haines; Anthony Onorata of Anthony Limousine
“We had a lot of turnout for the election, and we had a good turnout for people who wanted to be on the board,” Rhoads said. “We’re really happy with everything.”
The next PRLA event will be its Monte Carlo Night on December 10.
Visit prlainc.com for more information.
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Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Limousine Association (KLA) held its most recent meeting November 11, where nominations were accepted for next year’s board and officers. The meeting included discussions of both local and industry matters.
The association discussed its participation in the 2015 Kentucky State Fair set for late August, where the KLA will have a bigger booth than previous years and plans to put a “traditional” stretch limousine on display. KLA members who also operate within Tennessee recently attended a meeting of the reformed Tennessee Livery Association, which took place in Nashville.
The meeting also saw both a discussion and review of additional information surrounding the emergency TNC regulations that are to be instated prior to the beginning of Kentucky’s 2015 regular legislative session.
The next KLA event will be December 9. A regular member meeting and elections will kick off the afternoon, which will be followed by a Christmas party and a dinner outing.
Visit kylimo.org for more information.
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