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TLPA President Mike Pinckard Rockville, Md. — The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is gearing up for its landmark 100th Annual Convention & Trade Show, the world’s largest gathering of for-hire fleet industry executives—and this milestone event will feature a new format, new technology, and new speakers.
Attendees from all around the the world will attend the Oct. 27-29 event held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to mark the TLPA’s 100th Convention & Trade Show. In addition to the new three-day, action-packed format, this year’s event features interactive “Learning Labs” in place of panel discussions, and will rely more heavily on outside speakers, rather than presenters from its fleet operator members, to lead discussions.
The TLPA is also reaching out to top-notch speakers for its three General Sessions. Once they are confirmed, TLPA will announce their names on Twitter and Facebook with #FleetForward and on the convention’s website, tlpa.org/Annual-Convention.
The Trade Show is filling up quickly—even faster than in years past, owing to the historic nature of this year’s gathering. TLPA is pleased to announce that Ford Motor Company and Flywheel have already signed on as Premier Sponsors.
The annual golf tournament to benefit the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Foundation will be conveniently held on the famous Las Vegas Strip at the championship course at the Bali Hai Golf Club. Other social networking events will include a new member welcome luncheon, kick-off party, closing reception, and of course, the grand opening reception and a luncheon on the trade show floor with networking opportunities galore.
“The response to this historic centennial gathering has been really great so far, and the TLPA staff and board members are working on some terrific ideas to make this event the best we’ve ever had,” said TLPA President Mike Pinckard. “It’s been said this is a three-day master class in running a transportation business, whether you have 1,000 vehicles in a major city or 10 vehicles in your town. Everybody at these events is here to help their fellow operator do one thing: Grow their business with new and better ideas.”
Attendees are encouraged to make their reservations early to take advantage of the discount room blocks at Caesars Palace. Room reservation information can be found at www.tlpa.org/Reservations.
Thinking about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? To find the best option to showcase your product or company, email Deb LaGasse at dlagasse@tlpa.org or call (301) 984-5700. Don’t delay—secure your spot today!
Visit tlpa.org for more information.
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Some of the volunteers distributing the CFLA’s Cans for a Cause donations Brevard County, Fla. — When the Central Florida Livery Association (CFLA) closed out its monthlong Cans for a Cause initiative at the end of May, it had high hopes of helping the food pantries at two local charities, One Heart for Women and Children and Hope & Help.
The association had hosted a poker tournament at the end of April that raised more than $1,300 to purchase food donations for the two charities—the former is an outreach organization for families dealing with domestic abuse; the latter provides support and education for those living with HIV and AIDS—and hosted an additional food drive at its May 8 membership meeting.
And on June 1, a team of volunteers comprising members of the association spent the afternoon unloading more than 20 boxes of canned goods, boxed food, and other non-perishable necessities. The donation was the largest single donation in Hope & Help’s history—a record that CFLA broke last year with its seven boxes of donated food.
The first stop on CFLA’s donation distribution was One Heart for Women and Children.
“It was very emotional for everyone who went to do the delivery,” CFLA President Wendy Kleefisch of Brevard Executive Transportation said. “We got there and the shelves were empty: All they had was some coconut water and a bottle of olive oil, since the three local pantries they previously leaned on have all closed their doors.”
Kleefisch added that people were already stopping by the center to pick up food while CFLA members were making their delivery, which deeply affected the day’s volunteers.
CFLA President Wendy Kleefisch of Brevard Executive Transportation (left) with One Heart for Women and Children President Stephanie Bowman “You can see how much these people really needed this food, especially during this time of year because most people don’t think of making food donations in the spring and summer,” Kleefisch said. “The emotion on the bus after we finished dropping off the boxes was completely different because we saw the impact this was making on the community.”
This was the CFLA’s second year supporting Hope & Help, which has since expanded to offer medical services, counseling, support services, and more.
“It was wonderful seeing how Hope & Help has grown in just a year,” Kleefisch said. “They’re more able to help patients learn how to live and give them support. Because it’s no longer a death sentence, people now need help living with AIDS and HIV.”
The CFLA’s efforts were so successful that the local news even covered their efforts. You can see the broadcast at bit.ly/2sOSrBG.
Kleefisch is overjoyed at the response this year’s Cans for a Cause, and is already looking forward to next year.
“As we grow as an association, people donate more and more,” she said. “This was the best year for Cans for a Cause so far, and next year will be even better.”
The next CFLA event will be its July 10 meeting.
Visit cfla.org for more information.
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NELA’s 2nd Vice President Tina Benson of L.A. Limousine (left) and Secretary Lynda Saitta of Momentum Drives Boston —The New England Livery Association (NELA) recently held its annual Chauffeur Appreciation Day, a yearly event where the board of directors and other members volunteer to both prepare lunches for and support the driving staff that serve as the public faces of their operations.
On June 7, the Logan International Airport Limo Pool turned into the place to be to grab some grub, win some prizes, check out some entertainment, and be recognized for all the work that chauffeurs do to keep New England’s luxury ground transportation companies running.
Now in its 18th year, the long-running day of gratitude serves up free meals of hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, and sausages by the hundreds—and with all the fixin’s—to busy chauffeurs as they make airports runs to and from New England’s largest airport.
Officers and members of NELA came out to work the food stations and booths In addition to the many NELA representatives who manned the grills, ran the raffle tables, and ensured that the day ran smoothly, more than two dozen gold, silver, bronze, entertainment, copper pennant, and raffle sponsors helped make this year’s Chauffeur Appreciation day possible. Gold sponsors included Allied Technologies, Black Tie Limousine, Commonwealth Worldwide Executive Transportation, Dav El/BostonCoach, and Grace Limousine.
The next events for NELA include its June 19 annual membership meeting and August 7 annual George Colarullo Memorial Golf Tournament.
Visit nelivery.org for more information.
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