2/1/2021
Member News
Denise Cali, J & J Luxury Transportation 

With extreme sadness, we are sharing news with you of the passing of a fellow member.

Our dear colleague and long-time member Denise Cali, President of J & J Luxury Transportation, passed away unexpectedly January 15th.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband John, their family and their staff members.  You can read her obituary 
here.  May she Rest-In-Peace.
Welcome, New Members!
Terrapin Blue
specializes in digital media marketing and brand development by creating social media content, videos, print media, and web sites, focusing on travel and ground passenger transportation. 

Primary Contact: Ryan Kelly 706-372-3293 rkelly@terrapinblue.com
Westlake Tours is a tour company that's small enough to know you and large enough to serve you!. 

Primary Contact: Bill Westlake 717-626-0272
2021 Scholarship Applications 

The Scholarship program was developed to promote higher education goals of our members, their employees and their families, whether it be to pursue a college degree or a trade certification.  

The Scholarship Committee has extended the deadline to accept applications through June 30, 2021Get more information and apply today!
GNJMA 2021 Motorcoach Professional Awards
 
UPDATE! We will open nominations for the GNJMA Motorcoach Professional Awards March 1.

This year, the awards will occur at our Annual Fall Association Meeting October 7th at Resorts.

Save the date and keep your eye on your inbox, and our website, for the more details soon!
Destination & Attractions...Who's Open?

We surveyed our Allied Destination and Attraction Members to get their open status.  We asked:
  • Are you accepting buses?
  • If so, are you requiring temperature checks as passengers disembark?
  • If not, what are your plans?
  • Anything else you would like to share?

In addition, some of our Casino Members provided Bus Arrival Guest instructions for their properties.  Download a copy.


Click here to download and view.   Let us know if you are open!

Sign Up for FTA's Charter Service Registry

On a recent UMA Town Hall, Ken Presley cautioned everyone that dwindling participation in the Federal Transit Administration's Charter Service Registry could put the program in jeopardy.

It was mentioned that only 216 carriers are currently enrolled in the FTA's registry. We are encouraging you to sign-up for the Charter Service Registry, so you don't miss opportunities, and to assist in keeping the program in place.

"If you are not registered," Ken said, "you cannot use the charter service regulation to prevent a public transit from taking a charter or file a complaint. The regulation is there for your protection: register!" 



Also, UMA asked us to share news about the Expo:  the low rate of $399 for Operator Members expires after February 5, 2021. Click on the image above to learn more!
2021 GNJMA Membership Directories


Check your mailbox!  Your 2021 Membership Directory was mailed Friday.

If you need an extra copy, please let us know.

Also, did you also know you can access Member information via our secure online web portal?  For access or more information, please contact us.
Our Roads, Our Safety Outreach Program

Did you know through the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Our Roads, Our Safety program offers a wide range of materials to help raise awareness about safe riding, walking and driving practices around large trucks and buses?

They offer a collection of infographics and social content to use year-round; content geared toward specific holidays and safety observances; Voices of Safety videos; tips and fact sheets; and talking points about the campaign for you to use as you spread the word about the importance of sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses.

Click here to learn more and download toolkit resources. 

Get featured and get some FREE Marketing!  Share with us your story, any special news, such as company anniversaries, etc.  

Each Monday, we send an email to our entire membership and post to our website and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) using the hashtag #MemberMondays, along with your company's social medial handles.

We need submissions to make this happen.  If interested, submit your information by completing this short form.

 Important Industry Updates & News Links
GNJMA Upcoming Events
 ICYMI:  Member Alerts

Member Alerts are sent out to our Members as needed.  All alerts, as well as past newsletters, can be accessed via our website member portal (Member Info/Documents/Member Alerts) with logon credentials.  Here is a sampling of what has been sent recently:
  • Press Release: GNJMA Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary!
  • Member Alert: Fair Labor Standards Act - ABA Survey Participation
     
Benefits of GNJMA Membership


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