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The festive evening offered attendees a buffet dinner as well as entertainment provided by a mariachi band and belly dancers. More seasonal fun was offered by a photo booth, sponsored by Past President Erich Rendl of Avanti Limousine, which allowed everyone to bring home a holiday photo. Additionally, various prizes were raffled off, including a case of wine, gift baskets, hotel accommodations, and local brewery tour packages.
The party gave the association an opportunity to present outgoing board members with a token of the association’s appreciation. Outgoing secretary Linda Pomerleau of Gulf Coast Limousine in Houston was thanked for her eight years of service while Frank Bergeron of Franklin Transportation was recognized for his four years as a board member.
Jagiela then addressed attendees and spoke about the successful 2015 Chauffeur Driven Show and Executive Retreat. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of operators joining their local and national associations and encouraged everyone in attendance not part of an association to get involved. Prior to hosting a trivia contest to give away two passes to Chauffeur Driven’s 2016 events, Jagiela acknowledged those who have been instrumental in HALCA’s success. The pass to the New Orleans Executive Retreat was won by Rachid Ben of Aviation Limousine & Transportation, and Lauren Barrash of The Wave took home the pass to the October CD Show in Washington, D.C.
To close the night, HALCA President Wes Hart of American Corporate Transportation offered his thanks to those who made the evening a success, including Jagiela and HALCA Vice President Ismail Abe of LaBrees Limousine. He then announced the association’s new board members: Matt Assolin of Nikko’s Worldwide Transportation, who will act as treasurer, and Jon Ouazdi of Transgate Limousine, who will serve on the board. Hart will remain president in 2016 alongside vice president Abe, and secretary Barrash.
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President Shane Stickel of Presidential Worldwide Transportation welcomed the attendees with a short speech, and expressed his gratitude to the current CLA board members. He also took a moment to recognize Franci Ouzounis of A White Dove Limo for her role in obtaining the venue for the holiday event. Before giving the floor to Phillip Jagiela, CLA Executive Director and Chauffeur Driven Industry & Brand Ambassador, Stickel closed by announcing that elections for the 2016 board members will be held at the next general membership meeting.
After Jagiela greeted the crowd, he shared some of CLA’s 2015 successes and provided highlights regarding the association’s social media activity and new website. Unfortunately, Jagiela was met by disappointed groans when he announced that, this year, there would be no “standard raffle” of the highly sought-after passes to upcoming Chauffeur Driven events; however, this was a bit of misdirection, as two passes were given to winners of a trivia contest. Douglas Pooley of Colorado Limousine in Denver took home a pass to the Chauffeur Driven Executive Retreat in New Orleans, and Mary Friesema of Red Boots Limousine in Denver won the pass to the Washington, D.C. show.
Next, Barb Curtis of Two Step Limousine took the floor to announce her candidacy for NLA’s At Large seat. She shared her experience, which includes six years as an NLA director and five years as the association’s secretary. After Curtis spoke, Stickel made a few closing comments to close out the evening event.
CLA’s next general membership meeting will be January 19.
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Following on the heels of the group’s successful charity work with the New York Cares Coat Drive and Food Drive for City Harvest, the dinner gave attendees the opportunity to celebrate the past year and relax with industry peers. The meeting presented the perfect opportunity to give thanks to board member, James Conigliaro, General Vice President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, for his years of dedication and service to the Fund. His son, James Conigliaro Jr., is taking his position on the board, after being appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, at the recommendation of Speaker of the NYS Assembly Carl Hastie.
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