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NCLA leaders (L to R): new Treasurer Vernon Gambill, President Carolyn Henson, outgoing Treasurer Jerry Thomas, and Vice President Teddy Crider Morrisville, N.C.—The most recent meeting of the North Carolina Limousine Association (NCLA) was held in the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) terminal two conference room.
Jerry Thomas, formerly of Prime Time Limousines, has stepped down as treasurer of NCLA after selling his company. NCLA thanked him for all his hard work and fellowship before announcing that Vernon Gambill of Black Tie Transportation will take up the baton as the new treasurer in Jerry’s stead.
Jon McCormick, U.S. DOT division administrator, discussed compliance with DOT regulations of safety, licensing, and insuring vehicles over 15 passengers. McCormick asserted that the agency “has difficulty witnessing many violations because a DOT officer’s work is not performed on the weekends or evenings when many trips commence.” McCormick made his information available to the group for assisting in investigations into operators not operating under DOT regulations. President Carolyn Henson of Prestige Limousine recommended that one person from NCLA be a means of bringing information to the DOT to simplify and to avoid increasing the workload on DOT personal.
Ground Transportation Manager at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, Laurie Suggs, then took the podium. Suggs disseminated a good deal of information regarding the new terminal, Terminal 1, at RDU. First and foremost, it was determined that “Limo Zone 4” (denoted by a brown sign) is the area that all for-hire vehicles will be required to pick up and drop off passengers. Suggs strongly suggested to call ahead if passengers would need assistance in this drop off/pickup area, and it was made known that no cameras will be focused on the area. Suggs then shifted gears to discuss the renewal of RDU stickers for livery vehicles. Renewals soon will be able to be accessed online via the RDU web site, and operators will be able pay for the new sticker with a credit/debit card. The renewal period for these stickers has also been extended by one month until the end of April.
Suggs concluded the meeting by guiding interested NCLA members on tour of the new terminal, and all its amenities.
Visit nclimo.org for more information.
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An example of the productLos Angeles, Calif. —Quality Magnetic Impressions is proud to introduce a new product that assists in establishing a professional, and VIP impression to each and every client served by the chauffeured ground transportation industry.
In developing this product, Quality Magnetic Impressions kept in mind that it needs to be compact, changeable, and have a high-quality look.
The industry has used many types of ingenious ways to capture the attention of an intended client…from handwritten signs to more complex electronic devices. In terms of cost, an electronic device, which may cost in the area of $250, can be a costly expenditure. Also, issues can arise if the unit is lost, stolen, or damaged; not to mention the need to renew a damage protection plan every two years or having to deal with any monthly charges.
Quality Magnetic Impressions is a high-quality, low-tech, and supremely elegant solution to the problems that are inherent with handwritten signs, and electronic devices. Our solution allows a chauffeur to easily store the device in his/her pocket or suit-jacket while performing services for their clients.
QMI has customization options for graphics, logos, and other specialty needs that are required to support the branding requirements of any livery service, boutique, hotel, resort, and corporate travel departments that have to have their brand displayed to arriving VIP’s.
Future options include language-lettering sets, and specialty magnets set options that allow the marquee to announce different events: from “Happy Birthday” to “Bachelor or “Bachorlette” events.
Visit qualitymagneticimpressions.com for more information.
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Members of the KLA at a breakfast meetingMetropolis, Ill.—The Kentucky Limousine Association (KLA) held a two-day mini-event for its most recent association meeting. KLA members traveled along the Western Kentucky Parkway into the great state of Illinois, and then on to their final destination at Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel and Casino … sans Superman and his pals. The whole affair was put together by the KLAs very own Superman, Val Newton of Regal Limousine Service.
First on the agenda was a discussion of Kentucky House Bill 513 and Kentucky Senate Bill 177, which are already in committee for this 2014 legislative session. These bills were created due to a recent ruling by a federal judge in favor of Wildcat Moving of Lexington, K.Y. in its battle to overturn “anti-competitive” state laws, and its effective "re-regulation" of laws relating to certificates of operating authority for limousines, and other "need for service" industries. Because of Uber and the proliferation of other rogue apps, KLA membership would clearly like to see these bills passed into law very soon.
Louisville, K.Y. local news affiliate, WHAS, ran a story exposing an illegal limousine operator who was caught in a sting operation by Louisville Metro Police. This illegal operator was caught, red-handed, on camera by law enforcement officers. The coverage and/or videos are posted on KLA website. KLA members were encouraged to direct the general public to these incriminating videos, so they will be forewarned of illegal limousine operators in the area who come out en masse during the busy prom and wedding season.
Other 2014 KLA initiatives announced and discussed during this meeting included: End of year KLA “Operator of the Year” and “Chauffeur of the Year” awards; the Kentucky State Fair Board’s request of an invitation to a future KLA meeting to expand the existing relationship between the two groups, and the pros and cons of Livery Coach and FASTTRAK software were bandied back-and-forth by KLA members currently using those software packages, or similar products with a chauffeured ground transportation industry focus.
The next KLA meeting guests/speakers were announced including Churchill Downs Vice President of Operations, Greg Bush, and various members of his staff. They will be speaking in regard to the upcoming 140th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
Visit kylimo.org for more information.
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