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After a lavishly appointed cocktail hour, attendees took to a ballroom that was festooned with red and green decorations for a DJ’d evening featuring a smorgasbord of food, raffles, a photobooth, and, of course, an array of awards. There, LILA President Bill Goerl of Clique Limousines took to the mic, expressing his sincere gratitude to those who have trusted him to lead the association and helped him along the way.
“Thank you all for making one of my dreams come true. I always wanted to be president of this association,” Goerl said, bringing up LILA’s executive board one by one to share anecdotes about their role in the association’s success and sharing the limelight with them in recognition of their dedication and contributions.
It was then time to begin the awards portion of the evening, with LILA 2nd Vice President Matt Silver of Ultimate Class Limousines emceeing the presentation. Plaques were awarded to companies that have been LILA members for 10-19 years, 20-29 years, and those who have been involved with its safety initiatives.
After a number of raffle winners claimed their prizes—ranging from wine, technology, dinner, and a spa outing—and as dessert and dancing continued the night’s theme of camaraderie, it was time to bestow awards upon those who have been LILA members for 30 years or more, plus individuals whose efforts have helped make LILA the association it is today. LILA’s 1st Year Director Douglas Schwartz of Executive Limousine was named Man of the Year while Treasurer Mike Fargnoli was heralded as the association’s unsung hero.
Before the evening concluded with an hour of dancing and socializing, Maccar raffled off a pass to the CD 2017 Show in Orlando. Chris Cannella, son of LILA 1st Vice Presdudent Paul Cannella of Concord Limousine Services/Krystal Bus Tours, was the lucky winner.
The next LILA membership meeting will be March 28, with the association’s ongoing Chauffeur Training Program scheduled for March 14.
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Earlier this year, when the PPA more than doubled its annual per-vehicle fee from $404 to a staggering $868, the PRLA jumped into action and hired an attorney to represent them in seeking changes to the fees and regulations placed upon the luxury ground transportation industry by the city.
On January 11, the PRLA legislative committee—consisting of Mike Barreto from Flyte Tyme Worldwide, Jordan Sanders from Hollowsands Luxury Limousine, and Rhoads—had a final mediation with the PPA in which the vast number of the concessions sought by the association was agreed upon. Most notably, the city agreed to lower the annual per-vehicle fee to $500, with a cap of $550 for 2018. Additionally, significant changes were made to both driver registration and inspection fees and structures. The two organizations also reached a handshake agreement that they would work together to add an amendment to the state’s recently passed Ride Share Bill to collect a percentage of gross intercity revenue instead of the per-vehicle fee.
“These concessions were overwhelmingly in our favor,” said Barreto. “This was a much needed victory for the PRLA and the operators in our region.”
Rhoads, too, was very pleased with the result of the meeting, and reported that the majority of the association was happy with the outcome.
Next, the association is turning its attention to the Philadelphia International Airport, where a private licensing agreement with TNCs was recently signed.
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More than 40 guests attended the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) holiday party held in Denver on December 6. CD Industry & Brand Ambassador Philip Jagiela, who also serves as CLA’s executive director, was on hand for the evening of swiftly addressed business and plenty of food, fellowship, and festive merriment.
President Dianna Cavender of DDG Classic Limousine kicked off the meeting by highlighting the past year’s accomplishments and introducing the current board members. The CLA board was of special note, as nominations for its 2017 incarnation were being accepted before the association’s January elections.
Cavender also thanked CLA members who helped with a recent charity event benefiting two area children’s hospitals.
The holiday portion of the evening commenced soon after, which including the raffling of a pass to the 2017 CD Show in Orlando, which will be held at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center October 22-25. Simon Chen of Eight Black Cars was the lucky winner.
As snow began falling, the meeting adjourned with wishes of a safe evening, happy holidays, and prosperous new year.
The next CLA meeting will be January 17, where board elections will be held.
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