PBA Membership Committee + Refer-A-Friend Program | |
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PBA recently rekindled the Membership Committee. Their mission is to work together to promote membership growth and retention. The Committee recently met and made some big goals! In their effort to grow the membership, we are running a Refer-A-Friend Program! Look for the member referral cards, for 15% off new member dues, at the Annual Conference registration desk at the Wyndham! As the referrer of the new member, you also benefit and have a choice to receive $100 off your next renewal OR...get a $50 gift card!
Committee Members:
- Amy Brooks - Susquehanna Trailways (Chair)
- Jeff Goldwasser - Amaya Astron
- Nicole Boyer - Mount Hope Estate & Winery
- Douglas Rydbom - Premiere #1 Limousine Service, LLC
- Tracy Wolf-Stroyny - Wolf's Bus Lines
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Register Today for the Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop | |
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The Annual PBA Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop is scheduled for August 9, 2022 at York Springs Fire Hall and Wolf's Bus Lines.
You don't want to miss this, it's the best deal of the summer!
Registration is open through July 26th.
- Sponsor tables and opportunities available.
- Coach models on display.
- Educational presentations and breakout sessions.
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Register today!
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Help Us Create a Video for Our 2023 Centennial Celebration!
#PBArollsinto100
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PBA contracted with a company to produce a 100th commemorative video and we are a looking for a sponsor. Your name, logo (or other branding) will be forever on the this commemorative video!
The video will include archive footage of the Association. If you have any old photos of your company buses, past PBA gatherings, or any other PBA- related photos, we would love to include them in the video. An easy scan and send will do the trick.
Please send Pattie Cowley your photos and/or Sponsorship interest. Check-out what Clare Ritter from Penn Wells Hotel and Lodge shared below.
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Member to Member Memories | |
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Clare Ritter, Penn Wells Hotel and Lodge, shared the following story and image for our 100th commemorative video and we want to share with you!
"For years the Hamilton Gibson Youth Choirs have traveled around the Northeast singing each spring. During the nearly 13 years I had children in the choirs, I chaperoned on countless trips, including the series of years where we worked to sing in all 67 counties! From the Pocono's to Pittsburgh, from Erie to Ephrata, Benedict's Bus Service transported our kids with grace and a lot of fun. Other trips have included NYC, Toronto, DC and West Virginia. Many hours spent on the bus, and never a worry or care! While my days with the choir are long over, I treasure the memories and I know my kids (now adults) do to."
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PBA Annual Meeting June 19-22, 2022
See You Sunday!
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The PBA 100th swag is rolling in! Bus decals, T-shirts and more will be at the 2022 PBA Annual Meeting June 19-22 at the Wyndham Garden, State College, PA. A Know Before You Go email was sent to all registered participants. Click here to read it.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Thank You to Our 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsors! | |
Museum of Bus Transportation Spring Fling, a "Family Reunion" | |
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Saturday, June 3rd, saw friends and bus aficionados from across the nation assemble at the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, PA for the annual Spring Fling. The weather was bright blue skies and temperatures in the mid-seventies, the perfect spring day for strolling outside, visiting with friends, and looking at antique and classic buses.
PBA was represented and shared plans for celebrating the Association’s 100th anniversary at the 2023 Spring Fling. Save the date (6/3/23) and stay tuned!
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Your PBA Info Hub! Have Your Created Your Account Yet? | |
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ICYMI - A few months ago, we announced that we rolled out a new membership platform. Did you know that you need to create an account to register for PBA events to receive member pricing? You also need an account to view your member record. Create an account today!
We are happy to share with you how you can use your membership with us to network, view member only events, share your contact information with other members for networking and access vital resources.
If you are interested in a tutorial on how to use the new Info Hub, please send us an email and we will schedule a short demo with you. If we get enough interest, we will schedule a group tutorial.
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September 8, 2022 - Joint Association Meeting Opportunity! | |
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GOP Lawmakers Keep Pressure on PennDOT To Stop Tolling Project on
I-79
PennDOT proposed a plan in November 2020 to use a public-private partnership and institute tolls on nine bridges – including on the Interstate 79 bridge near Bridgeville – to pay for their replacement and maintenance. Read more...
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Amtrak Begins Bus Service from Philly to Reading, Pottstown
Amtrak buses are now rolling between Reading, Pottstown, and Philadelphia. Read more...
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United States Unveils New National Travel and Tourism Strategy
The United States Department of Commerce announced a new strategy aimed at boosting the international tourism industry following the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
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US to Lift Coronavirus-Testing Requirements for International Travelers
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Read more...
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Senators Introduce TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill
Legislation designed to expedite the application process for commercial drivers seeking certain security credentials was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. Read more...
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IRS Increases Mileage Rates for Final Six Months of 2022
The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022 due to the rise in gas prices. Read more...
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CERTS Grant Reports – July 15 Is the Next CERTs Grant Reporting Deadline
Following the second quarterly report deadline of April 15, Treasury has sent notices to those grant recipients who continue to have a reporting obligation. The filing portal should open on July 1, and reports should cover funds expended during the period of April 1 – June 30. Get more information.
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FBI Poses 5 Questions To Assess ELD Security
The FBI issued a "Private Industry Notification" to warn carriers about the possibility of cyberattacks and hacking, done through ELDs. The FBI warned "cybercriminals" could look for weaknesses in ELD security. ELDs became mandatory for most carriers on Dec.16. Read more...
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CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week for July 10-16, 2022
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on roadways that week issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change and drunk or drugged driving. Read more...
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EPA Offering $500M in Rebates for “Greener” School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $500 million in rebates for local jurisdictions to replace aging fossil fuel busses with cleaner, greener vehicles. Read more...
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AC Casinos Kick Off Unofficial Start to Summer
Atlantic City is ready for the unofficial start of the summer season as it has been transformed by citywide redevelopment projects, including hundreds of millions of dollars in major capital investments by the casino industry. Read more...
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Global Shortage of Microchips Slows Bus Production
The global shortage of microchips has hit the transportation business hard. Read more...
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ICYMI
Alerts, Invitations, Press Releases, and more are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the emails we sent out since last Go News below.
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PBA maintains active Social Media Platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we actively share information to our Facebook and Twitter accounts and our new LinkedIn. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US and ENGAGE with us! #pabus | | | | |
