NationaLease 68th Annual Meeting

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
   
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration
   
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Welcoming Remarks
Tom Bylenga, President and COO, Star Truck Rentals, Inc.,
a NationaLease Member, Chairman of the Board
   
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Guest Speaker Eleanor Clift, Contributing Editor for Newsweek
Just in time for the upcoming presidential election, Eleanor Clift will offer insight on whether our current political leaders are capable of seizing the moment, and the potential impact of a new politically-engaged population.

   
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
   
 

Topic A –Titling Trust
Alan Mogul, Principal, Ober Kaler
Join Alan Mogul, Attorney at Ober Kaler, to learn about and discuss NationaLease’s Titling Trust. Mr. Mogul will clarify and address questions around how the Trust will work, and the benefits to the members of using a Titling Trust.

   
 

Topic B – Reciprocal Service
Fred Bentley, President, Bentley Truck Services, a NationaLease Member and NationaLease Board member
Reciprocal Service is the cornerstone on which NationaLease was built. Join Fred Bentley to share best practices for maintaining excellent Reciprocal Service within your company and throughout the NationaLease system, and learn about what NationaLease is doing to improve the Reciprocal Service Network.

   
 

Topic C – Strategic Plan
Jack Zolomy, Director-at-Large, NationaLease
Jack Zolomy, along with the rest of the NationaLease Board of Directors, has been working on a Strategic Plan to guide NationaLease into the next decade and beyond. Join Mr. Zolomy for a discussion around the new NationaLease Strategic Plan and the future of NationaLease.

   
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Breakout Sessions

Topic A –Titling Trust
Alan Mogul, Principal, Ober Kaler

Topic B – Reciprocal Service

Fred Bentley, President, Bentley Truck Services, a NationaLease Member and NationaLease Board member

Topic C – Strategic Plan
Jack Zolomy, Director-at-Large, NationaLease
   
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions

Topic A –Titling Trust
Alan Mogul, Principal, Ober Kaler

Topic B – Reciprocal Service

Fred Bentley, President, Bentley Truck Services, a NationaLease Member and NationaLease Board member

Topic C – Strategic Plan
Jack Zolomy, Director-at-Large, NationaLease
   
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Trade and Technology Show and Reception
   
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
   
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
   
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM President’s Address
Dean Vicha, President, NationaLease
   
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM

Industry Panel
Always a high-rated event at the NationaLease Annual Meeting, industry leaders and moderator Terry Young, President, Advantage Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member, give “no holds barred” commentary on the top issues of the day.
Moderator: Terry Young, President, Advantage Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member

   
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break
   
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

National Account Update and Top Sales Award
Dean Vicha will provide an update on National Account successes, as well as opportunities for future growth. In addition, he will present the award to the Top Sales Person of 2011.
Dean Vicha, President, NationaLease

   
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Economic Update
Arun Raha, Eaton Corporation’s Director of Economic Analysis, will discuss with attendees his experiences and knowledge being involved in economic and financial analysis.
Arun Raha, Director of Economic Analysis, Eaton Corporation

   
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch
   
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Keynote Speaker T. Boone Pickens
Legendary oil and gas entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens will share his insights on solving America's energy crisis at this year's meeting. You'll hear Mr. Pickens showcase his folksy, candid, no-holds-barred approach to solving America's energy crisis as well as the lessons he has learned over the course of his outstanding professional life.

   
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Member Services Update
Find out what’s happening at the NationaLease home office as Jane Clark provides an update on new programs and services available through NationaLease and an introduction to new members.
Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease

   
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Tech Challenge Update/Top Tech Winner
In conjunction with the Maintenance Meeting in May of this year, NationaLease held our 2nd annual Tech Challenge. Andy Stopka will share highlights of this year’s Tech Challenge and present an award to the 2012 Top Tech.
Andy Stopka, Vice President of Maintenance, NationaLease

   
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Legal Update
Find out what TRALA is doing to protect our industry and inform us on pending issues to watch. Tom James will give updates regarding TRALA’s efforts to remain strong and be a viable voice on “the Hill.”
Tom James, President and CEO, TRALA

   
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
   
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM Industry Speaker
   
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Supply Management Update – Closed Session
David Nitzsche will discuss Supply Management programs with a focus on new and enhanced programs, as well as those programs currently under review. He will also look at relevant trends and projections related to the Supply Management programs.
David Nitzsche, Vice President of Supply Management, NationaLease

   
6:00 PM Cocktails
   
6:30 PM Closing Awards Dinner and Reception

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