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Question:
What is your current stance with regard to the NLA and reform?

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

[This message was edited by Viperion Corporation / Limos.com on February 23, 2002 at 05:56 PM.]

Choices:
No reform needed. I love what NLA is doing
NLA needs radical reform
Frankly, I don't give a damn what NLA does

 

Time to bring this topic to the top of the forum again. Start at the last page (6) and come forward.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: JHJ,

Hey, here's something different that no one has mentioned. On the NLA website you can click on Financial Information and look at each of the IRS Forms 990 for 2000, 2001 and 2002, and there is a statement that you can e-mail the office (with a link to do so) and they will mail a regular financial statement. The Forms 990 are pretty interesting, particularfly as they show the NLA reliance for its survival on the Las Vegas Show. But at least the financials are now on the table.

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

The prior post applies to any and all industry misfits. See JHJ to find out if you qualify for this status...

Dean Schuler

I remember ARNOLD when I was the best body surfer in Santa Monica/Venice Beach 1976. I agree with ARNOLD-it is time for TOTAL RECALL-Bye Bye for the merchants of malfeasance !!

Dean Schuler

RIGHT ON DEAN! WE HAVE TO STOP ASSUMING THE PROBLEM WILL GO AWAY OR IT IS NOT MY PROBLEM.

If you don't wake up and assist with the greater issues, then you are doomed to the lower levels of retail...

Dean Schuler

I spoke with Barry today. All of you need to call your Congresssman and Senators and go on record to get the idiot Gas Guzzler tax off our backs. We defeated this tax in the 1980's, then things took a slide and it came back. I will supply Barry's press release to anyone who e-mails me their fax number. My e-mail is info@signaturelivery.com,my fAX IS 504-837-5607.

Dean Schuler

I think it would be very appropriate here to have a statment from an NLA REP on the progress that has been made on the Gas Guzzler Tax and what actions we as an Industry need to take to get rid of this unfair tax. Let's defeat the gas Guzzler and then we as an Industry need to take on the insurance issue. It is High Time on both issues...

Dean Schuler

My current stance is to support the efforts to get rid of the Gas Guzzler Tax.

Dean Schuler

My understanding from informed sources is that the issue is not whether Barry should be employed by NLA, but whether he should be paid a flat monthly retainer as in the past, or hourly for the work actually performed. Barry works for other associations and at least some directors feel it is impossible to tell if NLA is getting its money's worth. If my information is accurate, this is probably the only thing that I have seen the NLA directors do that is businesslike and reasonable . . . which is also an argument that my information is not correct.

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Originally posted by Dean Schuler:
Having a National Lobbyist with POWER to represent us is the major key for our growth as an Industry. napolean isn't a priority-we know what "it is about" and we are not concerned about "it's tepid power ". You see, the veterans of our wonderful Industry have been around 30-50 years-and ferrets don't concern us. Barry is a very good lobbyist-I hope the NLA Board, in it's wisdom, retains him.

Dean Schuler

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James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

Having a National Lobbyist with POWER to represent us is the major key for our growth as an Industry. napolean isn't a priority-we know what "it is about" and we are not concerned about "it's tepid power ". You see, the veterans of our wonderful Industry have been around 30-50 years-and ferrets don't concern us. Barry is a very good lobbyist-I hope the NLA Board, in it's wisdom, retains him.

Dean Schuler

You know when I was an NLA DIRECTOR, no one wanted napolean back on the Board because of his alleged bad payment practices-all Directors felt this way. My guess is that napolean paid his back bills to get back on the Board-an ancient part of the lct empire that has changed as the INDUSTRY has grown up. I was not impressed with him in Vegas and I can say that the Limousine Industry Council can't wait for him to leave the NLA BOARD. Some Council members made comments about " oil-can harry " . I will not make such comments but I will point out that the times are changing in the for-hire transportation trade. Even darryl norman will have to find a real job..........

Dean Schuler

JHJ, When they give me monthly what the TLPA and the UMA does, I will consider a hug. Once Napolean is gone, things will improve-unless, of course, we get another Napolean.

Dean Schuler

AH . . . Springtime!!!
Spring has finally come to Pittsburgh. The trees are in bloom, the lilacs and dogwoods are fragrant. The snow is gone, the sky is blue. Makes you almost feel like you want to hug Tom Mazza.

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

I and many, many others in the Industry would very much like to see Barry's contract renewed. I have spoken with quite a few veterans from the 1970's and we agree that never has the Industry had such potent political representation. Let's hope the the NLA chooses the correct path for our warrior. Barry is available to assist any state or local association in their fight for a "Square Deal" from regulatory authorities. As you well know, our Industry historically has been treated like Rodney Dangerfield-that is : with no respect !!!!!!! KEEP BARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dean Schuler

Things have been as quiet here recently as if it were the NLA.

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

I agree with Jim, and I want to take the opportunity to apologize to the NLA techinical committee reguarding the web site. Yes it is very nice, it is a step in the right direction, my comment about the part that I felt "sucked" was the NLARide.com part. After Tom told me that it just went live and needed to be Tweaked, it was much clearer, I felt I expressed that to him but I guess I did not. Sorry you feel the way you do Tom, but to personally attack me when I critize a non living entity, I think is a little unprofessional. I was only trying to offer suggestions as to what I felt would make it better. When a person looks for a Limousine service in West Branch, Mich. They don't want to find a list of every Limousine service in the state of Michigan. I understand that it needs to be worked out.

If any one is interested in seeing the exchange of E-mails between the NLA and my self, I have hard copies and will fax them to you opon request.

David E. Merrill

Please check out the new NLA web site. It is materially improved. Some parts still need work, but it is off and running in the right direction. The limo directory needs improved from the standpoint of the geographical areas covered. The references with documents for new companies is a good start. And now for the game - how many times does the name Thomas "I" Mazza appear on this site?

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com

we ought to get this poll current. A lot of people voted.

James H. Joseph
Pegasus Chauffeured Motor Cars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
jhj@pegasus-pittsburgh.com