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Member Newsletter
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION
of FLEET SUPERVISORS
January 2016
Annual General Meeting
February 3rd, 2016
Executive Plaza Hotel,
405 North Road, Coquitlam
5:30 pm ◊ Registration ~ Meet & Greet
6:00 pm ◊ Dinner
7:45 pm ◊ CAFS Annual Business
 2016 Board of Directors Elections
Please advise if you are a fleet member
interested in joining CAFS Board of Directors!
 2015 Financial Records
8:15 pm ◊ Guest Speaker:
Speaker:
Dan Loney - Loney Financial Corporation
Topic:
Seven Critical Points in
Current World Financial Events
9:00 pm ◊ Door Prizes & Member Draws
Thank You Keynote Speaker
Sponsors:
BNAC Environmental Solutions Inc.
Columbia Fuels
60+
Years Dedicated to Safe, Efficient Fleets
Since 1948
Through Education and Support
CONTENTS
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Member Updates ··································3
Upcoming General Meetings ················5
CAFS Advertising Opportunities ········ 17
Shift Into Winter ································· 19
'Winter Driving - What Workers Need To Know'
Directory Advertising Opportunities ···7
Meeting Draw Winners ······················· 21
Member News ········································9
Shift Into Winter ································· 23
Outstanding Member Nominations
'Winter Driving - What Workers Need To Know'
2016 Membership Rates ····················11
Coquitlam Meeting Attendance ········· 25
January Meeting Speakers ··················13
Abbotsford Meeting Attendance ········ 27
CAFS Courses ································· 14-16
Shift Into Winter ································· 29
'Winter Driving - What Workers Need To Know'
Vacant Board of Director Positions
Why join a non-profit board of directors?
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You share a passion for what the organization does and stands for.
You respect the organization’s mission and it reflects your values and views.
You feel you contribute to the strategy of the organization and its performance.
You are enthusiastic about developing collaborative skills with a group of your industry and like-minded
peers.
 You believe your time will result in experience that is relevant and has future value to you professionally.
Are you ready to become a leader?
A prominent Association with over 66 years of “Dedication to Safe Efficient Fleets Through Education and
Support” is seeking enthusiastic people who are currently involved with the management, supervision or
maintenance of commercial fleets (small or large).
QUALIFICATIONS: Persons who are directly involved with the operation and/or maintenance of fleets.
(Note: Persons who are suppliers to the industry are encouraged to nominate their fleet customers)
DUTIES: This 3 year term involves attendance at 1 Board Meeting per month in the interest of your
industry. Involvement on at least one Committee is encouraged.
POSSIBILITY OF ADVANCEMENT: After joining the Board of Directors, the opportunity to join the
executive committee in a variety of positions including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and
President.
Direct applications or enquiry's to:
Phone: 604 856-3662 or Email: [email protected]
Note: This position becomes available at CAFS AGM in February 2016
MEMBER UPDATES
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CAFS 2016 Membership Directory
Is In The Works!
Please ensure Dues are received by March 15!
Contact info or member changes? Now is the time to let us know.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
New Active Member
Ed Klassen – City of Swift Current
Box 340
Swift Current SK
S9H 3W1
Ph:
306 741-2736
Fax:
306 773-9386
Email:
[email protected]
New Active Member
David A. Swan - eco-Options Energy Cooperative
14470 Marine Drive
White Rock BC
V4B 1B3
Ph:
778 387-5201
Email:
[email protected]
New Active Member
Kevin Grieve - Maxim Truck & Trailer
920 Derwent Way
Delta BC
V3M 5R2
Ph:
604 365-3617
Fax:
604 540-2401
Email:
[email protected]
New Auxiliary Member
Ken Khangura - Maxim Truck & Trailer
920 Derwent Way
Delta BC
V3M 5R2
Ph:
604 724-8780
Fax:
604 540-2401
Email:
[email protected]
New Active Member
Roger Dusanj - New Avenue Lending
543 Granville Street
Vancouver BC
V6C 1X8
Ph:
604 723-2262
Fax:
888 481-6751
Email:
[email protected]
Member Company Name Change
Formally M & R Environmental
Bal Khaira - GFL Environmental Inc.
7890 Vantage Way
Delta BC V4G 1A7
Ph:
604 946-0506
Fax:
604 946-0575
Email:
[email protected]
MEMBER CHANGES
Replacement Auxiliary Member
Greg Cross – City of Abbotsford
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford BC
V2T 1W7
Phone:
604 853-5485
Fax:
604 850-6418
Email:
[email protected]
Replacement Active Member
Rick Kuzonski – District of Mission
Box 20
Mission BC
V2V 4L9
Ph:
604 768-8375
Fax:
604 826-8633
Email:
[email protected]
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UPCOMING GENERAL MEETINGS
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2016 GENERAL MEETING & GUEST SPEAKERS
CAFS holds monthly General Meetings in both Coquitlam and Abbotsford.
These meetings provide a common ground where anyone directly involved with
commercial vehicle fleets can meet to gather information as well as network with colleagues.
COQUITLAM
ABBOTSFORD
The Executive Plaza Hotel
405 North Road, Coquitlam
Next meeting:
ABC Meeting Room
32080 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC
Next meeting:
Wednesday
February 3rd, 2016
No February meeting in Abbotsford
Join us in Coquitlam
Meetings are held the First Wed.
of each month (not July & August)
Meetings are held the THIRD TUES
of each month (not July & August)
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$55 members
$65 non-member
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$50 members
$60 non-members
Includes: 5% GST , draws, parking
Includes: 5% GST+ All draw tickets
ABBOTSFORD MEETING CHANGES
Abbotsford monthly meetings are now on the THIRD TUESDAY of each month.
Cancellation deadline: 24 hours prior Sorry: "No-shows" will be invoiced.
Meeting Guest Speakers:
CAFS Annual General Meeting
~ February 3rd, 2016~
Guest Speaker:
Dan Loney, Loney Financial Corporation
Topic:
Seven Critical Points in
Current World Financial Events
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Coquitlam Meeting ~ Mar. 2nd, 2016
&
Abbotsford Meeting ~ Mar. 15th, 2016
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2016 DIRECTORY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
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MEMBER NEWS
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2016 Outstanding Member Nominations
Members who go above and beyond in their dedication to our association are crucial to CAFS’s
success. With this in mind, CAFS Board of Directors has worked hard at implementing an
award they feel is important tool to acknowledge this commitment.
Please consider the following criteria and
Send your nominations to [email protected] by May 1st 2016.
Outstanding Member Award Criteria
Annually, CAFS Board of Directors will carefully choose an Outstanding Member who is
recognized as being in good standing and an involved member dedicated to the success of our
Association.
Criteria
The following criteria are considered for the Outstanding Member Award recipient:
The recipient of this award displays outstanding behavior through some or all of the
following Contributions:
Active participation / involvement at meetings and events
Service as a past board member or executive member
Do they bring guests to CAFS’s meetings
And lastly, the length of membership
The recipient of this annual award is recognized at a general meeting with an embroidered jacket.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented annually at CAFS’s Coquitlam General Meeting.
The next award presentations will be June 2016.
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CAFS 2016 MEMBERSHIP RATES
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JANUARY MEETING GUEST SPEAKERS
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Guest Speakers (L to R)
David Winkelhorst, Will Blair, Brian Osland & Willie Stephen, Peter Gordon
January Guest Speakers: Propane Conversion Panel
Superior Propane: Will Blair
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Introducing the idea of propane and propane conversions
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What kind of vehicles are good candidates
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How propane or a dual fuel system can save money
Canadian Propane Association: Brian Osland & Willie Stephen
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Explaining the technology
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Environmental benefits
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Potential rebates and incentives
Techno Carb and Excel: Peter Gordon & David Winkelhorst
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Answer questions from the group
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Explain the install process
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Explain how technology has changed
Thanks to our panel.
Contact directly for more information:
David Winkelhorst – Excel Auto Care
[email protected]
Willie Stephen – MaX Quip
[email protected]
Brian Osland – National Energy Equipment
[email protected]
Will Blair – Superior Propane
[email protected]
Peter Gordon – Technocarb Equipment
[email protected]
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CAFS TRAINING COURSES
CAFS TRAINING COURSES
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CAFS TRAINING COURSES
CAFS ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
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Planning for 2016 Advertising ?
Are you challenged with finding ways to enhance the success of your business?
CAFS would like to remind all members of a few opportunities that are available to
promote your organization through CAFS.
Home Page Advertising - view CAFS website at www.cafs.ca for advertising locations.
Member Newsletter - full page, color advertisements to run 11 issues a year
Membership Directory - Color or Black & White ads &/or Product & Service Listings.
Job Posting - Advertise your job opportunity for the length of your choosing.
Please contact Lori at the office to secure your advertising today!
Advertising is a Member Only Benefit! * All Advertising subject to 5% GST *
Are You LinkedIn?
CAFS profile on LinkedIn is now up and running!
We are encouraging members to use this professional
networking tool to 'follow' CAFS into a new era.
Build connections with like minded professionals to share articles and
news and receive instant updates on what your association members are
doing.
From your personal LinkedIn profile, search Canadian Association of Fleet
Supervisors, and click on “follow” when you get to their profile.
You will start to see the CAFS articles or feed on your home page
whenever you log in. Please “like” or “share” those items so that all of your
connections then see what is happening with CAFS.
We hope you like what you see – and look forward to your feedback. Please
let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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SHIFT INTO WINTER
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MEMBER DRAWS
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MEMBER DRAW
One Draw Winner Included from ‘Paid Up’ Members
The name drawn from members in attendance … and winner of $50 ….
Coquitlam General Meeting
Kevin Last ~ Vancouver Axle & Frame
Presented by Phil Blanchette
Abbotsford General Meeting
Ken Madsen ~ Harbour International
CAFS’s Member Cash Draw is held monthly and $50 will be won at each of the Coquitlam and Abbotsford General Meetings.
All paid members’ names are entered in CAFS Draw Barrel. Each meeting names are drawn from the barrel until
a member whose name is drawn, is present at that particular meeting.
Please remember… Any member that leaves the meeting before the draw forfeits their chance to win.
CASH DRAW
One Cash Draw Winner
The cash prize winner, drawn from those in attendance …
Coquitlam General Meeting
Michael Gray ~ Right Truck Sales $100
Presented by Phil Blanchette
Abbotsford General Meeting
Wayne Chapko ~ City of Coquitlam $70
For Both Draws… YOU MUST BE THERE TO WIN….
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SHIFT INTO WINTER
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Winter Driving - What Workers Need to Know
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Continued on page 29
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COQUITLAM MEETING ATTENDANCE
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Wednesday January 13th, 2016
Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam
Attendees:
Guest Speaker:
Propane Conversion Panel
Chris Richardson
David Church
Joe Miljak
Stu Imre
Dwayne Johnson
Dave Mann
Fred Hendy
Patrick Williamson
Suzanne Bycraft
Dinos Ramos
Steve Wilke
Eric Froese
Michael Toland
Michael Bennett
Brent Wilson
Bob Merchant
Peter Tremblay
Ryan Willson
David Winkelhorst
Monty Smith
Derick Sindell
Franko Borri
John Basten
Grant Holbeche
Tim Topping
Jake Kuik
BNAC Environmental Solutions
Canada Spring
Canada Spring
City of Burnaby
City of Burnaby
City of Burnaby
City of Coquitlam
City of Port Coquitlam
City of Richmond
City of Richmond
City of Richmond
City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver
CMW Insurance Services
Collins Manufacturing
Del Equipment
District of Squamish
Drive Products
Excel Auto Care
Falcon Equipment
First Truck Center
Fraser River Paint & Body
Groeneveld/CPL Systems
Groeneveld/CPL Systems
Hi-Lite Truck Accessories
Intercontinental Truck Body
Bruce Beatty
Kal Tire K51
Steve Hohm
Kal Tire K75
Kelley Crozier
Ledcor Technical Services
Fred Dallyn
MasonLift
Willie Stephen
MaX Quip
Ken Zutz
Metro Motors
Mohammed Mahdavi Metro Vancouver
Yeera Sami
Metro Vancouver
Tyson Jerry
National Energy Equipment
Brian Osland
National Energy Equipment
Hema Verma
PassTime
Doug Paul
Peterbilt Pacific Inc.
Chris Woodward
Peterbilt Pacific Inc.
Phil Blanchette
Phil's Batteries and More
Michael Gray
Right Truck Sales
Will Blair
Superior Propane
Peter Gordon
Technocarb
Rico Pretty
The Brick GP
Steve Henzel
UBC Building Operations
Kevin Last
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Bob Leveque
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Ken Miller
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Wayne Jardine
WDJ Mobile Fleet
Tommy Derananja West Coast Reduction
Lori Steele
Thank You
Door Prize
Suppliers
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ABBOTSFORD MEETING ATTENDANCE
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2016
Best Western, ABC Meeting Room, Abbotsford
Guest Speaker:
Attendees:
Propane Conversion Panel
Melissa Currie
Advantage Fleet Services
Darren Baker
Blue Max Lighting
Chris Richardson
BNAC Environmental
Greg Brooks
City of Abbotsford
Kelly Carver
City of Abbotsford
Henry Mohle
City of Abbotsford
Wayne Chapko
City of Coquitlam
Fred Hendy
City of Coquitlam
Gerry Hughes
City of Coquitlam
Tom Langenhaun
Collins Manufacturing
Mark Lewis
Cummins Western Canada
David Swan
eco-Options Energy Cooperative
David Winkelhorst Excel Auto Care
Stan Nickle
Finning
Ted Peterson
First Truck Center
Derick Sindell
First Truck Center
Mike Willis
Grote Industries
Joe Kinsella
Harbour International
Ken Madsen
Harbour International
TJ Bumby
HUB International Barton Insurance
Terry Friesen
Chris Heays
Larry Seebach
Jake Kuik
Mike Brownell
Brian Haugen
Willie Stephen
Phil Priebe
Brian Osland
Phil Blanchette
Will Blair
Peter Gordon
Rob Hillton
Robert Browning
Kevin Last
Bob Leveque
Ken Miller
Maria Huatuco
Lori Steele
Inland Kenworth
Inland Kenworth
Inland Kenworth
Intercontinental Truck Body
Ken Johnson Trucking
Kwantlen Polytech University
MaX Quip
Mercedes-Benz Langley
National Energy Equipment
Phil's Batteries and More
Superior Propane
Technocarb
Trademasters Spacekap
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Western Star Sterling
CAFS
Thank You Door Prize Suppliers
* Canadian Propane Association * First Truck Centre * Harbour International *
* Intercontinental Truck Body * MaXQuip * Trademasters Spacekap *
* Vancouver Axle & Frame *
Thank You Prize Suppliers
It is with sincere thanks that we acknowledge those who supplied door
prizes and participated in display tables at CAFS monthly general
meetings. Contact the office for future table display opportunities.
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SHIFT INTO WINTER
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Winter Driving - What Workers Need to Know
Continued from page 23
CAFS Member Newsletter
CAFS offers a forum to assist our diverse membership in meeting the challenges
and opportunities of fleet safety in our region.
We do this by facilitating communication and offering networking and
educational opportunities for our members, through general meetings, guest
speakers, technical training, newsletter, website and email communications.
CAFS Member Newsletter celebrates the achievements and supports members in
this ever-changing industry.
Are there any topics /articles that you would like to see in print?
Please contact the office with your suggestions.
Canadian Association
Of Fleet Supervisors
Mission Statement:
Dedicated to Safe, Efficient Fleets Through Education and Support
2015 Executive Committee
Vice-President:
Phil Blanchette
President:
Kelley Crozier
Phil's Batteries & More
604 588-7445
Ledcor LTS
604 669-2636
Past President:
Kevin Last
Secretary / Treasurer
Jake Nesbitt
Vancouver Axle & Frame
604 882-5112
City of Chilliwack
604 793-2810
Board of Directors
Michael Bennett
Brian Haugen
CMW Insurance
604 235-1852
Kwantlen Polytechnic
University
604 598 6101
Gord Houghton
Chris Dodman
TELUS
604 323-6227
Muni Sami
BC Hydro
604 598-7175
Kal Tire
604 220-7861
Ross Russell
Waste Management
604 520-7903
Chris Swanston
Coastal Pacific Xpress
604 575-0983 ext261
Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors
P.O. Box 1222,
Aldergrove, BC, V4W 2V1
Phone:
604 856-3662
Email: [email protected]
Web: www. cafs.ca