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More than 30 people attended ALA’s holiday luncheon
Phoenix — More than 30 members and supporters were in attendance for Arizona Limousine Association’s (ALA’s) first holiday luncheon at the restaurant Macayo's on Central. Chauffeur Driven Publisher Chris Weiss was among those who turned out for the festive event.
ALA President Jeff Conly of Vitesse Worldwide kicked off the gathering by addressing association business before handing the meeting over to Weiss, who was also the day’s guest speaker. He shared insights into industry trends and prevailing concerns before launching in to a Q&A session.
“Having Chris and Chauffer Driven there was great, and we appreciate the support our association has received,” Conly said.
L to R: ALA Director Billy Jinks of JET Limousines, CD Publisher Chris Weiss, ALA Director Keith Clifton of Desert Knights Sedans and Limousines, and ALA President Jeff Conly of Vitesse Worldwide
Weiss brought with him two certificates to CD’s 2017 events to be raffled off to some lucky winners, both of whom are ALA directors. Billy Jinks of JET Limousines won a pass to the June 25-28 Executive Retreat in San Francisco while Keith Clifton of Desert Knights Sedans and Limousines got the pass for the 2017 CD Show in Orlando, which will be October 22-25.
The next ALA meeting will be January 31.
Visit azlimousineassociation.com for more information.
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Marlton, N.J. —The National Limousine Association (NLA) recently held its annual board election.
When voting closed on December 16 at 8 p.m. EST, five operators have been elected to the 2017-2020 Board of Directors. The results are as follows:
- At-Large: Scott Solombrino of Dav El/BostonCoach in Everett, Mass.
- Central Region: Erich Reindl of Avanti International Transportation in Houston, Texas
- Northeast Region: Douglas Schwartz of Executive Limousine in Bellmore, N.Y.
- Southeast Region: Rick Versace of A1A Airport & Limousine Service in Boca Raton, Fla.
- West Region: Gary Buffo of Pure Luxury Transportation in Petaluma, Calif.
Scott Solombrino ofDav El/BostonCoach
Erich Reindl ofAvanti International Transportation
Douglas Schwartz ofExecutive Limousine
Rick Versace ofA1A Airport & Limousine Service
Gary Buffo ofPure Luxury Transportation This term will be the first for Versace. Schwartz and Reindl, both incumbents, will be serving their second consecutive term. Buffo and Solombrino, also incumbents, will be serving their third and fourth consecutive terms, respectively.
Thank you to all candidates for their willingness to serve. "Regardless of the outcome of the election, all of you are wonderful assets to our industry, but most importantly, to our association" said Nominating Committee Co-Chair Steve Qua.
Buffo, who is also NLA’s president, said, "On behalf of the entire membership, we want to thank each candidate for their willingness to serve this association and its members."
The new board members will take their elected seats on March 12 in Las Vegas.
Visit limo.org for more information.
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Long Beach, NY — In arguably the worst insurance fraud jurisdiction in the U.S., the New York City metropolitan area, Lancer Insurance Company’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has been named the 2016 SIU Department of the Year by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). NICB’s award recognizes Lancer’s extraordinary efforts in fighting auto-related insurance fraud, and our strong working relationship with local, state and federal authorities involved in the fight against this growing criminal activity.
The top department award received by Lancer for 2016 joins with the individual awards previously received from NICB by Lancer claims professionals Paul Wasielewski (2015) and Christina Federici (2014).
Lancer Insurance Company has been rated “excellent” by the A.M. Best Company and is one of the nation’s leading providers of traditional commercial automobile liability, physical damage, and general liability insurance coverages to the motorcoach, bus, and chauffeured transportation industries.
Visit lancerinsurance.com for more information.
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