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Happy New Year to our members, partners & friends!
Thank you for your partnership!
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REMINDER!
2024 Membership Renewal Payments Were Due January 1.
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Renewal invoices were emailed on October 23rd and a reminder was emailed on January 4th. If you prefer to pay via credit card, a link to do so is included on the invoice emailed to you or you can simply log into your account. If you need another copy of the invoice, please follow the instructions below to download a copy from the InfoHub or you can send us an email.
To retrieve the invoice from the InfoHub, you must login. (You must first be listed as a contact in your company's member profile and have created a user account).
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If you have created a GNEMA InfoHub account, you can login.
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If you have not created a GNEMA InfoHub account and logged in, please do so now.
- To be able to login, you must be listed as a contact in your company's member profile. Please contact us if you have any difficulties.
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Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association (GNJMA) Changes Name to the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association (GNEMA) | |
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association (GNJMA) changes name to the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association (GNEMA). The Board proposed the change to better fit the increased diversity of our members. A proposed bylaw change was sent out to the voting members who approved the change this week.
Over the past few years, the Association grew organically beyond just the Greater New Jersey area, with operator members hailing from New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine. Demographically, our footprint currently represents a larger northeast regional organization. Members from surrounding states and beyond have joined our Association to have access to the valuable resources we provide. As the northeast regional association, we will offer benefits for our members to align with their state, including providing significant influence when engaging with elected officials and politicians regarding our industry’s needs.
Read the full Press Release.
For questions, please contact GNEMA Executive Director, Patricia Cowley 908-750-4538 [email protected].
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GNEMA Welcomes New Destination! | |
Music Mountain Theatre opened its doors on October 6, 2017, with its inaugural production of Phantom. In addition to their Mainstage productions, they offer performances for young audiences throughout the year. Their theatre school offers classes encompassing a range of disciplines across acting, musical theatre, and dance.
It is the mission of Music Mountain Theatre to enrich, educate, and entertain the community through the study, performance, and appreciation of the arts.
Contact: Ginny Brennan 609-397-3337 or [email protected]
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Greyhound Marks 36 Years Helping Youth in Crisis Return Home | |
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GNEMA Member Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, commemorates the 36th anniversary of its “Home Free” program, which in partnership with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), provides life-saving transportation and reunification services for youth experiencing crises. Read more...
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New Contact for Kelly Anderson Group | |
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Impact Recruiting by GNEMA Platinum Sponsor, Kelly Anderson Group helps companies of all sizes. Whether they are acting as your temporary or permanent recruiting department, helping you through a time of growth, or just helping you catch up, they are here to do what you need done, when you need them, for as long as you need them. GNEMA members receive exclusive pricing. See the flyer.
For more information, reach out to our new contact Brent Lauber, Client Solutions Manager 417-658-4681 or [email protected].
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Prevost - Celebrates A Century of Excellence | |
Congratulations to GNEMA Platinum Sponsor, Prevost on 100 years! Prevost is a cornerstone of the industry and unique due to its history and commitment to excellence. Prevost’s origins start in 1924, when Eugene Prevost, a cabinet maker specializing in the production of church pews and school furniture, received a commission to build his first wooden coach body and mount it on a new REO truck chassis. Read more... | |
New Association Tools Available! | |
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In our continuing efforts to bring value to your GNEMA Membership, we created online forums in your GNEMA Member Portal (Info Hub) that will allow you to network with like-minded members who may be a resource for you.
You will be able to ask each other questions, exchange information and ideas, share resources, sell and buy equipment and more.
The Forums provide the ability to:
- Participate in GNEMA created discussion categories and threads.
- Easily access the forums from both your computer or mobile device.
- Easily view content and contribute; and to be able to see new information.
- Have the ability to hone in on topics, discussion threads of interest.
- View/contribute both text and rich content like images and videos.
- Easily search content and find relevant information.
Get more information.
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Social Series! We are highlighting our board members each Monday on our social media channels. See our latest on Pete Borowsky, Starr Bus Charter & Tours. Check out all the posts by visiting facebook.com/gnjma and search using the hashtag #BoardMemberMondays. | |
Submit Your Public Comment for NYC Congestion Pricing Plan | |
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The next step in New York’s controversial congestion pricing plan began with the opening of the public comment period.
On December 27th, the Tri-Borough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels) has begun accepting comments that will continue through March 11, 2024 in regard to the proposed toll rate schedule.
The proposed toll rate is based off of a detailed report produced by the Traffic Mobility Review Board on November 30, 2023. View full report here: https://new.mta.info/document/127761.
Currently that report states the following as toll rates for buses:
Transit and commuter buses — whether they are owned by a public agency or a private company under contract with a governmental entity to provide commuter services should be exempted from the Central Business District (CBD) toll. Intercity and charter buses should pay a toll rate of $24, and tour buses a toll rate of $36.
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Our industry firmly believes that buses are the key to alleviating congestion, and therefore, we advocate for the exemption of ALL buses from this congestion toll.
We encourage you to share your perspective on this matter. Members of the public will have an opportunity to weigh in on the issue in a number of ways, including:
Online: https://contact.mta.info/s/forms/CBDTP
Email: [email protected]
Mail: CBD Tolling Program,
2 Broadway, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 646-252-7440
Fax: Send to (212) 504-3148 with Attention to CBDTP Team.
To help make this simple, you can view and use any of these talking points as copy/paste comments. With this tool, YOUR voice can be heard and it will only take a couple minutes of your time. We thank our Vice-President and Legislative Committee Chair, Michelle Petelicki (Panorama Tours) for compiling the talking points.
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Additionally, the MTA plans to hold four hybrid virtual/in-person public hearings at 2 Broadway in New York at the William J. Ronan 20th Floor Board Room.
Anybody wishing to speak at the hearings is required to register in advance online here.
GNEMA has resources to help you write a script so you can testify. Contact us if you are interested.
The hearings will be accessible online here.
Meetings are scheduled for:
- February 29 at 6:00 PM
- March 1 at 10:00 AM
- March 4 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Following this period, MTA Bridges and Tunnel will review all public comments and its board will then consider adoption of a ratemaking regulation that includes any updates that may follow the public comment period.
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Congestion pricing toll collection could begin as early as the late spring 2024. | |
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With the dysfunction in the House because of the Republican leadership crisis, challenges with the annual appropriations process and challenges with moving supplemental appropriations requests to support foreign aid, tax legislation has not received a great deal of attention.
However, we did have success in having bills introduced in the Senate and House, S. 1944 and HR 3510 respectively, and these bills remain active in 2024. Now, there still remains significant interest in moving some tax legislation this Congress, which may open an opportunity for the CERTS tax fix bills to move. Republicans would like to restore several business tax provisions, including bonus depreciation, while Democrats would like to restore the enhanced child tax credit enacted during COVID. So, there is room for a deal on tax measures that may lead to a bipartisan tax package early in 2024, and reportedly Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is in favor of moving it.
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Industry News & Beyond (Links) | |
Upcoming Association Events | |
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Nominate Your Best for a Motorcoach Professional Award!
Who in your organization are you thankful for? Show your appreciation to your best by nominating them for a Motorcoach Professional Award!
The GNEMA Motorcoach Professional Awards honors employees that demonstrate excellence and professionalism in the industry.
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
Complete online application.
Download the application.
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Submit Your Scholarship Application!
The Scholarship Program was developed to promote the higher education goals of our members, their employees and their families, whether it be to pursue a college degree or a trade certification.
Download a one-page document you can share with your employees.
The Scholarship Committee will accept applications through June 30, 2024.
Complete online application.
Download the application.
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We will host the Motorcoach Professional Award and Scholarship recipients at our 2024 Fall Meeting on September 18, 2024 at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. | |
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GNEMA Spring Meeting and Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
Registration is Open!
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The GNEMA Spring Meeting and Sponsor Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for April 8-9, 2024.
We will be hosted by Visit Bucks County, Pennsylvania at Peddler's Village! Peddler's Village celebrated 60 years in 2023. Read more about their history and see some cool photos from their past.
Registration is open! Click here to get details and register today!
Network!
This event brings industry leaders together to improve business practices and provides new business avenues.
Get Inspired & Gain New Insights!
Our speakers will facilitate ideas to help you reinforce your company's vision and provide new perspectives.
Meet Sponsors and Top Industry Service Providers!
Learn about products and services that can benefit your business at the Mini-Marketplace!
Get Important Regulatory & Legislative Updates!
Keeping up with the latest information is important to your business health and having the right resources to answer your questions is key.
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Save the Date for the GNEMA Fall Annual Meeting & Events! | |
The GNEMA Fall Annual Meeting & Events is scheduled for September 17-19, 2024 and will be hosted by Resorts Casino.
The preliminary schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit our Scholarship Program
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Board Meeting
Mini-Marketplace
Association Luncheon
Meet & Mingle
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Group Leader Appreciation Day/Marketplace
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Tuesday,
September 17, 2024
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit our Scholarship Program
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Save the Date for BISC East, Hosted by GNEMA! | |
GNEMA will again host BISC East on November 13, 2024. Save the date!
The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) is comprised of security, mechanical, safety, operational and maintenance leaders from across the North American motorcoach industry. The group meets regularly to discuss issues and innovations in areas of safety, regulatory compliance, mechanics, technology and security. Their mission is to continually raise the level of safety through the collaborative efforts of transportation safety professionals in a workshop and educational environment.
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Member Alerts are sent out to our Members as needed. Here is a sampling of what has been sent recently:
Archived Member Alerts are now published in your InfoHub. Login to your account today to view them.
If you have not created an account yet, please do so asap. Contact us if you have any questions.
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Make sure our emails don't end up in your spam folder. "Whitelist" the email address [email protected], if you're not sure how to do that, find detailed instructions for most email programs here. (Just change their example to [email protected])
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GNEMA maintains active Social Media platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we share information to our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US, and ENGAGE with us! #gnema
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS! | |
Share your stories with us to be featured on in our newsletter and social media channels. | |
Submit Your Story for #MemberMondays! | |
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We will share your story by sending an email to the membership and post to social media each Monday and use the hashtag #MemberMondays, along with your company's social medial handles.
We need submissions to make this happen, so if you are interested in being featured, please share with us your story, any special news, such as company anniversaries, etc. by clicking this link. If you have an image(s) to include, email them to [email protected]. View previous member stories shared.
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Stay Up-to-Date on the Benefits of Membership
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When was the last time you reviewed all the benefits through your GNEMA Membership? Check them out! | | | | |
