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Topics for this year include environmental information such as hybrid trucks, electric vehicles, green fleet initiatives. Technical information include items such as 2010 engine emissions, equipment engineering certification, trailer hitches and winter tires. See the agenda for details.

The Standing Committees will report on mechanic certification, and the CSA, ISO and ANSI standards that pertain to the industry. We will also continue on with the suppliers and manufacturers One-on-One sessions that have proved to be popular the last few years. This permits suppliers to address the forum without competitors present. There will also be a reception for attendees and spouses on Sunday May 24 in the afternoon and a dinner on Monday night.

We hope that through a Forum such as this, we can identify issues of mutual interest and concern as well as establish goals to improve the Industry as a whole. There will be a round table panel discussion on items such as driver training, reducing motor vehicle accidents, anti idling campaigns and more, leading into an open forum discussion where you can table questions, issues, concerns, points of interest, solutions, unique situations or anything else you would like to discuss. This is an opportunity to meet and network with a wide range of Utility Fleet Associates from coast to coast.

Again this year we will feature an equipment trade show. The major manufacturers of utility equipment and vehicles will be displaying their wares for 2 days for all to see, ask questions and kick tires.

This year’s Forum will be held at the Port Authority convention center in lower Quebec City at Espaces Dalhousie located at 84 Dalhousie St. Rooms have been booked at 4 hotels, all with in a few minutes walk to the convention center. They are:

Auberge Saint Antoine 1-888-692-2211
Hotel Le 71 1-888-692-1171
Hotel Dominion 1-888-833-5253
Le Saint Pierre 1-888-268-1017

Reservations should be made directly with the hotel. A block of rooms have been reserved from Sunday May 24 through Tuesday May 26 at a rate of: $199.00. Please quote the “Canadian Utility Fleet Forum" when reserving rooms. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Registration Fee for this year’s Forum is $125.00 for members and $250.00 for non-members. Please fill out the registration form and return it by May 8th. If there is anyone else in your organization that might like to attend, please photocopy the registration form or direct them to the website at www.cufconline.com for more information. This year the attendance had to be capped at 150 so get yours in as soon as possible.

Looking forward to seeing you in la Ville du Québec!
CUFC Executive

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Forum Exhibitors

We are soliciting participants for the equipment/trade show portion of the Canadian Utility Fleet Forum being held in this year in Quebec City, May 25th and 26th.

Show space has been arranged in the parking lot adjacent to the venue for the Forum, located at the Port Authority convention centre on Dalhousie St, “Vieux Port” (old port) which makes it very convenient for exhibitors and attendees alike.

The Equipment Show Committee, headed this year by Christian Poudrier of Posi-Plus Technologies, is coordinating the show site. CUFC administration Doreen Pilon will be looking after the financial and administrative end of things from office in Toronto.

There are 2 sizes of lots available, 18’ x 36’ at $500 each and 18’ x 18’ at $300 each. Please let us know what your space requirements are, keeping in mind that space is limited. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please complete the exhibitor application form, include your cheque or money order and return to CUFC as soon as possible.

Please feel free to pass this on to anyone else that you think may be interested in participating or let us know to do so. We anticipate another good turnout this year.

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2009 Canadian Utility Fleet Forum

Forum Exhibitors