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OLOA members enjoyed a day at Ontario’s Royal Woodbine Racetrack Ontario — The Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA) and 44 of its members, supporters, and family members enjoyed a yearly tradition April 22 for its 11th annual Sunday Brunch at Royal Woodbine Racetrack in Ontario.
The Member’s Lounge was the place to be according to OLOA Treasurer Phil Bozzelli of Corporate Livery Toronto, as he said members “enjoyed the beautiful day, great food, and exciting horse races” at the upstairs spot overlooking where all the action is.
This springtime event is the association’s way to show its appreciation for the members who keep the OLOA active throughout the year with their dedicated participation and unwavering support. The complimentary social event also allows members a chance to enjoy everyone’s company in a relaxed environment for the day.
OLOA’s annual general meeting will be held this fall.
Visit oloa.ca for more information.
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CFLA President Wendy Kleefisch of Brevard Executive Limousine, Stephanie Bowman of One Heart for Women and Children, and CFLA Vendor Director Ryan Hilberth of Book.Limo Kissimmee, Fla. — The Central Florida Livery Association (CFLA) raised more than $2,500 at its first Texas Hold ‘Em charity poker tournament held April 26 at the Formosa Gardens. The money raised will benefit One Heart for Women and Children, an outreach for families dealing with domestic abuse, and Hope & Help, which provides support and education for those with HIV and the community.
More than 40 members and guests took part in the event, with attendees coming in not only from all over the state of Florida, but also from all corners of the country to take their chances at the tables. Among those who made the trek to help the CFLA were John Oulton of Richmond Limousine in Richmond, Va., Nancy Vargas of DH2 Chauffeured Transportation in Queens, N.Y., and Katie Martinez of Chosen Payments in Moorpark, Calif. Additionally, more than 25 operators and vendors supported the event through table sponsorships or as chip sponsors, in which supporters had their company logo imprinted on custom poker chips.
“When you try something for the first time, you want it to be successful, so I had so much anxiety going into the event. I’ve never put on a poker tournament, and don’t even play poker,” says CFLA President Wendy Kleefisch of Brevard Executive Limousine. “I didn’t know how the industry would receive the event, but I was really thrilled by the support and turnout.”
Lenin Fraga of American Transportation & Limo Services (second from left) was the winner of a pass to the 2018 CD Show Proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase can goods as part of the CFLA’s Cans for a Cause initiative. The association will purchase an array of healthy non-perishables and distribute them to the two charities. Moreover, at their May 8 meeting, members bolstered the donations by bringing in canned goods.
The grand prize winner of the tournament was Fernando Carlison of Mundi Limousine, who took home a set of poker chips and several gift cards. Second place winner was Lenin Fraga of American Transportation & Limo Services, who received a pass to the 2018 Chauffeur Driven Show, and third place went to current WFLA president Jeremy Jenkins of His & Hers Limousine. The event’s 50/50 raffle was won by Stephanie Bowman, president of One Heart for Women and Children.
“Philanthropy is a passion of mine, so to bring it into the association is amazing, says Kleefisch. “Our board voted unanimously to do the tournament again next year.”
Visit cfla.org for more information.
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ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso Washington, D.C. — The American Bus Association (ABA) partnered with Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to create a new program for motorcoach drivers to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond the performance of his or her duties as motorcoach driver.
This award will be presented during ABA’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Marketplace in Louisville, Ky., to a deserving driver for professionally executing safe motorcoach operation, while providing the traveling public with the safest form of passenger transportation in the United States.
“Motorcoach drivers are the face and backbone of our industry,” said ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso. “They deliver millions of passengers safely each year to their destinations providing the utmost in customer service. They are truly the representatives of our member companies. People always remember their driver and the experience they had with them on a trip.”
MCI Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning Brent Maitland said driver recognition is long overdue: “There are many critical factors in creating a great experience for the passenger, starting with the quality, design, and maintenance of the vehicle they are riding in. But none is more important than the driver. Their passion for safety, equipment care and overall passenger care keeps our industry rolling.”
The award has five benchmarks upon which each nominee will be judged. The nominee must:
• be employed as an over-the-road motorcoach driver by an ABA Member (full- or part-time)
• have a minimum of 10 years cumulative experience driving an over-the-road motorcoach
• not have any felony convictions
• not have had any driving violations in the past three years, excluding form and manner violations
• not have had a chargeable accident for a minimum of 10 years (non-chargeable incidents or incidental accidents [bumpers, mirrors] do not count against a nominee)
Nominations with supporting documents must be received to the Bus Industry Safety Council by Sept. 30, 2018. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to bisc@buses.org.
“The motorcoach industry is known for being the safest form of transportation on America’s highways. This is a direct result of our extraordinary drivers,” said Al Smith, chair of ABA’s Bus Industry Safety Council. “BISC takes pride in recognizing the drivers that make this recognition possible and we are delighted to participate in helping to select and recognize one of America’s finest with the ABA Driver of the Year Award.”
Visit buses.org for more information.
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