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Member Newsletter
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION
of FLEET SUPERVISORS
November 2015
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.
Applications or enquiry's will be accepted by:
Lori Steele
Ph: 604 856-3662 or Email: [email protected]
Note: This position becomes available at CAFS AGM in February 2016
60+
Years Dedicated to Safe, Efficient Fleets
Since 1948
Through Education and Support
CONTENTS
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
New Members ······································· 3
Meeting Draw Winners ······················· 17
Upcoming General Meetings ················ 5
Thinking Driver - Tailgate Topics ······ 19
Tailgate Topic - Watch Out For Pedestrians!
CAFS 2016 Membership Rates ············· 7
Member News ······································ 9
Thinking Driver - Tailgate Topics ······ 11
Tailgate Topic - Watch Out For Pedestrians!
Coquitlam Meeting Attendance ·········· 21
Abbotsford Meeting Attendance ········· 23
Shift Into Winter ································· 25
Workplace Planning Calendar
CAFS Courses ································· 13-15
** See cafs.ca for additional course information
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.
NEW Website Advertising Opportunities!
Do you have a Job Posting that you want to advertise?
Advertise your job opportunity on www.CAFS.ca to reach a vast source
of interested industry peers.
Member or non-member advertising rates.
Contact CAFS for further information
Ph: 604 856-3662 ~ Email: [email protected]
Are you looking for a Job in the
transportation industry?
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MEMBER NEWS
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Member Contact Update
Sara Church ~ ARI Financial Services
8545 Commerce Court
Burnaby BC
V5A 4N6
Ph:
604 412-2301
Fax:
604 419-4430
Email:
[email protected]
Member Contact Update
Allan Comey ~ Dawson Truck Repairs Ltd.
4970 Still Creek Street
Burnaby BC
V5C 4E4
Ph:
604 291-6151
Fax:
604 291-8550
Email:
[email protected]
Replacement Active Member
Audrey Jansen ~ Vedder Transportation Group
PO Box 3200
Abbotsford BC
V2S 4P4
Ph:
604 857-1375
Fax:
604 857-7917
Email:
[email protected]
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ABBOTSFORD MEETINGS
Abbotsford monthly meetings are now held on the 3rd TUESDAY of each month.
Welcome New Members & Guests!
Potential members and guest are always welcome to join us at CAFS general meetings. Please take
the time to introduce yourself and your company to these new members should you see them at
the next meeting.
Coquitlam meeting attendees take part in Emission Panel discussions lead by
Guest Speakers: Dale McDonald/Daimler Trucks Canada (Detroit)
and Randy Muller/Navistar Canada Inc. (International)
New Member
Derick Sindell
First Truck Center Vancouver Inc.
Abbotsford Emission Panel discussions lead by
Guest Speakers:
Andrew Mcilwain/Daimler Trucks Canada (Detroit)
Will Maclver/Navistar Canada Inc. (International)
Raj Lal Cummins Western Canada
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UPCOMING GENERAL MEETINGS
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2015 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
January 13th, 2016
NOTE: Meeting Date Change
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$55 members
$65 non-member
Includes: 5% GST , draws, parking
Tuesday,
January 19th, 2016
Meetings are held the THIRD TUES
of each month (not July & August)
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$50 members
$60 non-members
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:
No Meetings In December
Coquitlam Meeting ~ Jan 13th, 2016
* NOTE DATE CHANGE *
&
2016 Membership Packages
will be delivered to you soon!
If you have contact changes
please advise ASAP!
Abbotsford Meeting ~ Jan 19th, 2016
Propane Panel
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CAFS 2016 MEMBERSHIP RATES
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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.
We would like to hear from you, our membership, as to who you think should be
the next deserving recipient.
Visit www.CAFS.ca to read more about Fred's initiation. You will find the details in
the archived June 2015 newsletter located in the Member's Area of the website.
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:
Member’s commitment & involvement at events, attendance at meetings
Membership promptly paid in full
The recipient of this award displays outstanding behavior through some or all
of the following Contributions:
Have they served as a past board member or executive member
Do they bring guests to CAFS’s meetings
Do they assist at extra events
And lastly, the length of membership
The recipient of this annual award is recognized at a general meeting event with an
embroidered jacket and commemorative plaque.
Award Presentation
The awards are presented annually at CAFS’s Coquitlam General Meeting.
The next award presentations will be June 2016.
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THINKING DRIVER - TAILGATE TOPICS & TIPS
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CAFS TRAINING COURSES
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CAFS TRAINING COURSES
CAFS TRAINING COURSES
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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
Board Member Michael Bennett with winner
Tim Topping ~ Hi-Lite Truck Accessories
Abbotsford General Meeting
Board Member Kevin Last with winner
Terry Friesen ~ Inland Kenworth
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
Matt Lebrun ~ Vancouver Axle & Frame - $80
With Board Member Michael Bennett
Abbotsford General Meeting
Stu Imre ~ City of Burnaby - $80
& Board Member Kevin Last
For Both Draws… YOU MUST BE THERE TO WIN….
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THINKING DRIVER - TAILGATE TOPICS & TIPS
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COQUITLAM MEETING ATTENDANCE
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Wednesday November 4th, 2015
Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam
Attendees:
Guest Speaker:
Emission Panel
Dale McDonald
Randy Muller
Iqbal Dhatt
Armand Distefino
Chris Richardson
Dave Mann
Peter Richards
Patrick Williamson
Keith Sharp
Michael Toland
Randy Wasstrom
Derek Richards
Michael Bennett
Brent Wilson
Scott Sneddon
Peter Tremblay
Peter Coles
Ryan Willson
Monty Smith
Derick Sindell
Daimler Trucks Canada
Navistar Canada Inc.
ATI Truck Repair Ltd.
ATI Truck Repair Ltd.
BNAC Environmental
City of Burnaby
City of North Van Engineering
City of Port Coquitlam
City of Surrey
City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver
CMW Insurance Services
Collins Manufacturing
Columbia Fuels
District of Squamish
District of West Vancouver
Drive Products
Falcon Equipment
First Truck Center Vancouver
Grant Holebeche
Groeneveld / CPL
John Basten
Groeneveld / CPL
Ken Madsen
Harbour International
Tim Topping
Hi-Lite Truck Accessories
Jake Kuik
Intercontinental Truck Body
Phil Priebe
Mercedes- Benz Langley
Yeera Sami
Metro Vancouver
Mohammad Mahdavi Metro Vancouver
Chris Woodward
Peterbilt Pacific Inc.
Phil Blanchette
Phil's Batteries & More
Rico Pretty
The Brick
Steve Henzel
UBC Building Operations
Kevin Last
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Bob Leveque
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Matt Lebrun
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Charles Maundrell Wajax Equipment
Ross Russell
Waste Management
Wayne Jardine
WDJ Mobile Fleet Maintenance
Tommy Deranja
West Coast Reduction
Kelly Roschat
Zeemac Vehicle Lease Ltd.
Thank You Door Prize Suppliers
* Columbia Fuels * Falcon Equipment * Harbour International * Intercontinental Truck
Body * Peterbilt Pacific Inc. * Phil's Batteries & More * 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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ABBOTSFORD MEETING ATTENDANCE
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Best Western, ABC Meeting Room, Abbotsford
Guest Speaker:
Emission Panel
Attendees:
Tina Scheuren
John Crerar
Chris Clements-Currier
Darren Baker
Chris Richardson
Lori Steele
Kelly Carver
Greg Brooks
Henry Mohle
Stu Imre
Fred Hendy
Simon Upshon
Raj Lal
Andrew Mcilwain
Colin Elias
Joe Kinsella
TJ Bumby
Alan Kelly
Terry Friesen
Allison Transmission
Arrow Transportation Systems
BC Ferry Services
Blue Max Lighting
BNAC Environmental Solutions
CAFS
City of Abbotsford
City of Abbotsford
City of Abbotsford
City of Burnaby
City of Coquitlam
City of Surrey Fire Service
Cummins Western Canada
Daimler Trucks Canada
Falcon Equipment
Harbour International
HUB International
Inland Group
Inland Group
Christopher Heays
Mike Brownell
Vern Bose
Joe Muzyka
Doug Bodner
Will Maclver
Chris Woodward
Phil Blanchette
Rory Campbell
Jeff Buechler
Peter Gordon
Randy Trainor
Rob Hatchwell
Rob Hilton
Kevin Last
Bob Leveque
Ken Miller
Robert Browning
Inland Group
Ken Johnson Trucking
Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition
Magnum Trailer
Navistar Canada Inc.
Navistar Canada Inc.
Peterbilt Pacific Leasing
Phil's Batteries & More
Ryder Abbotsford
Technocarb
Technocarb
TEK Truck
TEK Truck
Trademasters Spacekap
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Vancouver Axle & Frame
Thank You Door Prize Suppliers
* BNAC Environmental Solutions * Cummins Western Canada * Harbour International *
* Peterbilt Pacific Leasing * Phil's Batteries & More * Vancouver Axle & Frame *
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SHIFT INTO WINTER
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Keeping Your Workers Safe
As an employer or supervisor, you’re responsible for the safety of all your workers
when driving for work in the winter
 whether they’re driving company vehicles or their own vehicles, and
 whether they’re on the road all day or just once or twice a week.
See more at: http://shiftintowinter.ca/driving-for-work/keeping-your-workers-safe
Winter Driving Safety Alliance
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