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Hello my CLDA and industry colleagues,
I hope everyone enjoyed learning a little bit about Mardi Gras in our first edition of the CRESCENT CITY CULTURE. Our Final Mile Forum 2023 in New Orleans, which is only about 9 weeks away, will be going on as the city ramps up the Mardi Gras season with major parades beginning to roll that weekend. So, dust off your dance shoes and get ready “second-line” your way to the Mardi Gras Celebration… of course, after a day of engaging content and networking at the FMF 2023.
Today, meet the founder of New Orleans, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville and how New Orleans became New Orleans.
I am sure that most know that one of the nicknames of New Orleans, which is the namesake of these weekly articles, is the Crescent City. This moniker came about because of the bend in the Mississippi River at The French Quarter. Well, it was Bienville who coined this name as he called it his “Beautiful Crescent.” Bienville, along with his older brother, Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville, explored the Northern Gulf of Mexico in the late 1600s. When D’Iberville departed, Bienville went on to discover the swath of land in the lower Mississippi that would become New Orleans. The first two streets in the French Quarter running parallel to Canal Street are named for the brothers.
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Bienville wrote to the Directors of the Company in 1717 that he had discovered a crescent bend in the Mississippi River which he felt was safe from tidal surges and hurricanes and proposed that the new capital of the colony be built there. Permission was granted, and Bienville founded New Orleans on May 7, 1718. By 1719, a sufficient number of huts and storage houses had been built that Bienville began moving supplies and troops from Mobile. (You might remember in the last CCC, Mobile, AL was once the capital of Louisiana.)
Following disagreements with the chief engineer of the colony, Pierre Le Blond de La Tour, Bienville ordered an assistant engineer, Adrien de Pauger, to draw up plans for the new city in 1720. In 1721, Pauger drew up the eleven-by-seven block rectangle now known as the French Quarter or the Vieux Carré. After moving into his new home on the site of what is now the Custom House, Bienville named the new city “La Nouvelle-Orléans” in honor of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, the Prince Regent of France. New Orleans became the capital of French Louisiana by 1723, during Bienville’s third term.
Take a look at the street names in the French Quarter. You won’t find Main St, or 1st Avenue. The street names have purpose and meaning. Parallel streets to Canal Street start out with brothers, Iberville and Bienville as mentioned above. From there the streets alternate with Catholic Saints and illegitimate sons of King Louis XIV. Beginning with Conti, then St Louis, Toulouse, St Peter, Orleans, St Ann, Dumaine and St Phillip. The crossing streets are named for French Royal Houses. Decatur, Royal, Bourbon, Dauphine, etc.
So, when enjoying the ambience of the French Quarter, you can also enjoy a little history of the street on which you are partaking in your food, fun and libation and know that you are really enjoying our CRESCENT CITY CULTURE.
See you in February!
Hello my CLDA and industry colleagues,
As you may know by now the CLDA will be holding its Final Mile Forum 2023 in New Orleans. Plan to attend now because that is only a couple of months away. Come join us February 9 through February 11, 2023. This is one FMF that you should not miss. Of course, all attendees will benefit from the great educational content, the networking opportunities and for all the programs the CLDA will be offering at this year’s gathering. It is always a great benefit to mingle amongst your industry peers to learn of their struggles and successes and of course, to share your own. However, this year I am also hoping all will attend for another reason… and that is, to enjoy the hospitality and charm that my hometown has to offer. Come experience the CRESCENT CITY CULTURE… 2023
Welcome to New Orleans!
Over the next 8 weeks be on the lookout for the CRESCENT CITY CULTURE where I will be sharing some interesting facts about New Orleans through articles, pictures, and my own take on what I call the Ambience of New Orleans.
You will get to know a little bit about the history of the city, places to eat and drink, and things to do. You will learn about our culture … like our music and food to name a couple. It is my hope that by the time you get your first whiff of grilled oysters after stepping off the plane, our local vibe will be instilled in you, and you will in fact be an honorary New Orleanian!
If there is ever a time to come to New Orleans, it is this year. WHY? Well, let me jump right into our first edition of the CRESCENT CITY CULTURE
Happy Mardi Gras!
♫ Down in New Orleans where the blues was born, it takes a cool cat to blow a horn ♪ Ah yes, those opening lyrics to the quintessential sound of Mardi Gras, sung by The Hawketts, “The Mardi Gras Mambo,” gets both locals and visitors alike in the mood to dance in the street. You can get your Mambo Grove on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1fBDVNn1pU
Yes, my friends, it will Mardi Gras time down in New Orleans when you are here for the FMF 2023. Friday February 10th is the first night of the major parades that will lead up to Mardi Gras Day. And three will roll that evening passing about five blocks from the hotel.
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How much do you know about “Fat Tuesday” and the Mardi Gras Season? Tuesday, February 21 is Mardi Gras Day in 2023. That day marks the end of the Mardi Gras season, and the beginning of Lent is the following day.
The Mardi Gras season is actually determined by two Christian holidays, Christmas and Easter. The season varies in length because Christmas is a stationary holiday, whereas Easter is not. Easter is the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. Mardi Gras Day will be 47 days prior to Easter Sunday. So, Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 23 and April 25, thus making Mardi Gras Day fall on any Tuesday between February 3 to March 9.
As for the beginning of the Mardi Gras season, well that is the same every year. It is always 12 days after Christmas, which is January 6. This day is celebrated in Christian religions as the Epiphany, and also known as King’s Day. This day has also been referred to as Twelfth Night. In New Orleans we also know it as the day that the King Cakes come out. What’s a King Cake? Check this out to learn more about it.
Here are some other interesting things about Mardi Gras that you may not know:
The Colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold. They represent justice, faith, and power, respectively.
Mardi Gras Day is the only day it is legal to walk the streets of New Orleans with a mask on. But you have to remove it at 6PM.
The French Quarter, and particularly Bourbon Street, is known for its partying atmosphere that extends well into the wee hours of the morning. However, the one time of the year that revelry comes to an end early is when the clock strikes Midnight on Fat Tuesday night, thus marking the end of Mardi Gras and the beginning of Lent. The NOPD will clear Bourbon Street on this day with the assistance of their Mounted Division.
The first Mardi Gras Celebration was held in 1699 about 60 miles south of present-day New Orleans on the opposite side of the Mississippi River at a point named by explorer Iberville as Point du Mardi Gras.
Although the first celebration dates back to 1699, the first Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans was in 1837.
Now, as far as the first Mardi Gras Parade celebration in the US, well it is believed that it was held in Mobile, AL in 1703…when Mobile was the capital of LOUISIANA. What? After doing a little research on that, I did find evidence to support that…Hmmm??
No matter where the first Mardi Gras parade was celebrated, who celebrates it today or how it is celebrated around the world, the ONE PLACE that puts on Mardi Gras with the passion, revelry, parades, and festivities like no other place in the world is… NEW ORLEANS BABY!!
Check out more here from Arthur Hardy, THE Mardi Gras Historian.
In closing here is one more fun fact about our culture:
New Orleans is eccentric if nothing else. The first Carnival Krewe was Comus in 1857. The second Krewe didn’t come along until 1870, but today there are more than 50. Don’t worry if your Cajun French is rusty: “laissez les bon temps rouler” is a phrase that you will hear much during Mardi Gras, and many others for that matter. Pronounced “Lay-say le bon tom roll-lay”, it means “let the good times roll.”
I hope to see everyone in February – “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 15, 2022 – The Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA) recently awarded its third annual CLDA Scholarships to three students who are the children of members of the association. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.
This year’s recipients are
• Brody Bernecker, the son of Jim and Mindy Bernecker. Jim is the president of Relay Express.
• Taryn Bilchik, the daughter of Bryan and Sandy Bilchik. Bryan is the Director of IT at Need It Now.
• Kylie Jowers, the daughter of Thomas and Kimberly Dawn Jowers. Thomas is the Chief Operating Officer at ADL Delivery.
Bernecker graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in Spring Valley, OH with honors. He plans on attending Miami University in Ohio in the fall with an eye towards a career in business, finance, or entrepreneurship. He was Vice President of his high school’s Investment Club and a member of both the Key Club and the National Honor Society. He served as the captain of the schools’ Food For All effort, coordinating transportation and food for the school’s annual food drive. He played on the school’s varsity basketball and soccer teams. He was recognized as the Employee of the Month at his job at the Dayton Country Club.
Bilchik graduated from Sickles High School, Tampa, FL in the top 10% of her class. She plans on attending the University of Florida in the fall with an eye toward veterinary medicine. She got a head start on that career by becoming a Certified Vet Assistant in her Junior year of high school. This enabled her to volunteer at a local nonprofit animal clinic. She also earned the school’s Greenhand award, served as Color Guard Captain and was a member of the National Honor Society. A passionate horseback rider, she also volunteered as a counselor-in-training at Girl Scout camps and was an involved member of the Future Farmers of America.
Jowers graduated Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, Texas with honors. She will be going to Texas State University in the fall with an eye towards a career in directing or playwriting. She graduated Cum Laude from her high school and earned recognition with membership in the International Thespian Society. In high school she was involved in theater, Color Guard, the school’s Peer Assistant Leadership program, Hero Club, and the Senior Women Club. She was an involved member of the Texas Association of Future Educators.
Those applying for the scholarship had to be associated with a CLDA member and planning on attending college, a trade school or trucking school in the fall. Applications were reviewed by the CLDA Cares Committee, and the decisions were made based on their backgrounds, grades, and their essays. The scholarships were funded by donations from CLDA members, vendors, and affiliates.
The CLDA Scholarships are awarded annually. Submissions for the 2023 awards should be submitted by April 1, 2023. For more information go to the CLDA Cares tab on clda.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) represents the first to final miles of the supply chain in the US and worldwide. This non-profit professional association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and help them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices. For more information see clda.org
Media Contact
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Aug. 10, 2022 — Industry executives and the supply chain’s next generation of leaders will gather virtually on Oct 6 to build the skills to take on today’s challenging times. CLDA’s annual Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) will be an interactive, online workshop featuring industry experts, logistics pros and successful CLDA members. The online event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm (Eastern).
This is the fifth year for the CLDA’s Executive Leadership Summit. The conference is designed to offer skill development to c-suite executives, young professionals, and managers in the leadership pipeline. Together they will build skills to take on today’s runaway inflation, to win the war for talent and to prepare for the possibility of a recession.
“This is an annual event that helps build the next generation of leaders in the last-mile industry,” says Conference Chair Brian Surber. “It is the perfect opportunity for up-and-coming executives to learn strategies from experts in the field and from our most successful and seasoned CLDA veterans. Every year we present to strengthen the talent pool in our industry and support the logistics leaders of tomorrow.”
Participants will take active roles in the sessions including participating in individual break-out rooms where they will discuss shared challenges and ways to take them on. In addition, participants will get a chance to network at a virtual happy hour at the end of the day.
Registration is now open to all in the industry with a discount for CLDA members. For more information and registration, go to the events tab at CLDA.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues, and best practices. For more information see clda.org.
Media Contact
Andrea Obston aobston@aomc.com
(860) 803-1155
WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr. 12, 2022 — Excitement is building for the 2022 CLDA Final Mile Forum & Expo. The live, three-day event from June 29 to July 1 will provide the tools to stay relevant in the final mile. The conference site, the Hyatt Regency Miami, is a landmark hotel overlooking the Miami Bay. It will provide easy access to popular attractions, like Brickell City Center, Wynwood Art District, Coral Gables, and Little Havana.
Two keynote speakers, Gene Marks and Brian Carter, will arm participants with the tools to flex in the face of disruptions.
Kicking off Day #1 will be a keynote presentation “The Great Resignation.” Conference participants will learn how to attract and retain the best personnel in a post-COVID world from columnist and business management author Gene Marks.
A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Marks now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Guardian. He has written five books on business management, geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash? 100+ Ideas and Strategies for Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year. He appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC, CBS and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.
Marks owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a technology and consulting services for small and medium sized businesses. Prior to starting the Marks Group PC this Certified Public Accountant spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG as a Senior Manager.
On Day #2 Brian Carter’s keynote address will be “Eruption Not Disruption.” It will feature the secrets of attracting the customers and workforce to grow in today’s disruptive business environment. Carter is a bestselling author and IBM Futurist whom LinkedIn dubbed “an expert you should listen to.”
In his 20 years of business success, Carter has worked with organizations of all sizes, including Microsoft, NBC, Salesforce, JP Morgan, Humana and The U.S. Army. His frequent media appearances include Bloomberg TV, ABC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, AdWeek and The New York Times.
Carter has taught 50,000 students in topics including sales, generational differences, social media, customer service, leadership, teamwork and marketing. He has 250,000 online fans and reaches an overall audience of over three million people each year. His ideas and insights come from 20 years of trailblazing work in the modern business world, up-to-date experience and deep case-studies.
The conference will also feature educational sessions, meetings with shippers, networking events and a look at the newest industry trends and innovations at the conference’s packed exhibition hall.
Educational programs will include:
Two roundtable discussions will bring together shippers and carriers, forwarders and brokers from around the country to discuss new business, business strategies and best practices.
The three-day event will also include seven hours of networking opportunities and a look at the future of the industry with innovative solutions showcased in the Exhibit Hall.
“Members of the industry won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to meet shippers looking for carriers; stay on top of the knowledge to grow your business; get the jump on the latest technology; network with others in the business and renew connections with industry friends,” says conference chair Thomas Jowers.
For more information or to register, to go the Education and Events tab on the CLDA website CLDA members receive a discount on their registration. The association is currently taking reservations for booths in the exhibit hall and there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. To reserve a booth or learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact info@clda.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) represents the first to final miles of the supply chain in the US and worldwide. This non-profit professional association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices. For more information see www.clda.org.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Sept. 27, 2021 – Remote work and essential worker recruitment will be two of the topics at CLDA’s virtual Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) on Oct. 6 & 7. The ELS is an annual skill development workshop for c-suite executives, young professionals and managers in the leadership pipeline.
Over two days, participants will develop their skills in dealing with what conference planners are calling “The New Abnormal.” Working sessions will include:
During Courier Roundtable Discussions participants will share their experiences developing company culture and recruiting and retaining essential workers. In addition, participants will get a chance to network at a virtual happy hour at the end of Day #1
“Time is money for all of us, so we wanted to make sure this program delivered a great ROI for both the time and the money participants were investing to participate,” said Conference C-Chair, Errol Cvern. “We believe we’ve done that and that the information and solutions we will be providing will make this the most important ELS you’ll ever attend.”
Registration is now open to all in the industry with a discount for CLDA members. Companies may also get a special group rate that allows them to register up to seven participants. For more information and registration, go to the events tab at CLDA.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices.
Media Contact
Andrea Obston aobston@aomc.com
(860) 803-1155
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 26, 2021 — Industry executives and the supply chain’s next generation of leaders will gather virtually on Oct 6 and 7 to build the skills to adapt to the “New Abnormal.” The CLDA’s annual Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) will be an interactive, online workshop featuring industry experts and logistics pros.
This is the fourth year for the CLDA’s Executive Leadership Summit. The conference is designed to offer skill development to c-suite executives, young professionals and managers in the leadership pipeline. It will be led by business trainer and coach, Wes Gipe.
Over two days, participants will be part of eight working sessions covering such topics as:
• Adapting to the changes brought on by COVID
• Coping with an evolving labor market
• Adjusting to new insurance requirements
• Developing culture in a remote environment
• Understanding the technology needed to provide security in a remote workforce environment.
Participants are encouraged to take active parts in the workshop including individual break-out rooms where they can practice the skills they learn. In addition, participants will get a chance to network at a virtual happy hour at the end of Day #1
Wes Gipe is a Principal with Verity, LLC. He works with business owners and their teams as a facilitator, business advisor and coach. Gipe helps businesses with strategic planning, leadership, culture development and mediation of inter-personal challenges. He has logged over 14,000 coaching hours with more than 500 individuals throughout North America and Europe. His work has been featured in Forbes as well as other national media outlets.
Registration is now open to all in the industry with a discount for CLDA members. For more information and registration, go to the events tab at CLDA.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices.
Media Contact
Andrea Obston aobston@aomc.com
(860) 803-1155
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2021 – Four of the supply chain’s leading companies have joined the inaugural class of the CLDA’s new Industry Leaders Advisory Group. The group includes Key Software Systems; Openforce; Risk Strategies and SCI. This non-courier advisory group will help with the association’s strategic planning. It was formed to bring the voices of all members of the supply chain to the table.
“We see the formation of CLDA’s Industry Leaders Advisory Group as a way to diversify leadership and represent the interests of all our members – including carriers, shippers, and affiliate partners,” says CLDA Board President Steve Howard. “The membership of our board has been made up exclusively of carriers since 1987 and we believe it’s time to broaden that representation. These industry veterans will have a seat at the CLDA board table, helping us work through industry challenges and identify opportunities. They will help establish goals that are important to our 2,900+ members and map out ways to achieve them.”
Four supply chain veterans will be their company’s representatives on the CLDA Industry Leadership Advisory Group: Bryan Ice of Risk Strategies; Patrick Scardilli of Key Software Systems; Dominick Simone of SCI and Rob Slack of Openforce.
Bryan Ice, CIC is Director of Sales – Transportation at Risk Strategies. He has been involved in the insurance industry since 2003, assuming his position at Risk Strategies in 2017. Risk Strategies is a national specialty insurance broker providing risk management advisory services, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits and private client risks. The Risk Strategies Transportation practice specializes in providing custom courier insurance and same-day delivery insurance coverages.
Patrick Scardilli is Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Key Software Systems. He has helped final mile delivery companies on-board technology solutions for over 16 years. Key Software Systems provides a delivery management and optimization platform for carriers of all sizes. Their Xcelerator and MobileTek solutions help final mile couriers automate their operations, streamline their processes and ensure reliability and accountability throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Dominick Simone is the Senior Vice President of Client Services at SCI. He has been involved in the Final Mile delivery industry since 1980. SCI is the premier third-party administrator for the transportation and logistics industry. SCI offers real person customer service and uses its market-leading size to create beneficial insurance programs like the only ACA compliant healthcare program to individual workers compensation coverage. SCI partners with other leading companies to help with fleet acquisition and effective recruiting. SCI is celebrating its 25-year anniversary in 2021.
Rob Slack is an industry relations executive at Openforce and a former president of the CLDA. He has been in the expedited delivery industry since 1976, as an IC driver. Openforce provides technology-driven logistics support services and driver insurance programs through their subsidiary, ICM Insurance, that reduce the operating costs and compliance risk for companies using independent contractors. They are an outsourced provider for recruiting, onboarding, contracting, “Pay as you go” insurance programs, settlement processing, risk mitigation control and driver member benefits.
These four industry pros will represent their companies, working with CLDA’s Executive Committee, including the President and Executive Director, to provide insight into strategies and opportunities for the industry. They will attend CLDA Board of Directors meetings in an advisory capacity.
“We invited these seasoned industry professionals to inaugurate CLDA’s Industry Leaders Advisory Group because we were looking for ways to involve the companies that are the best and the brightest in our sector to help us look to and shape the future of our industry. Their experiences and insights are the perfect fit to help us work through industry challenges and identify upcoming opportunities,” says Howard.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices.
Media Contact
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14, 2021 – The Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA) recently awarded its second annual CLDA Scholarships to two students who are the children of members of the association. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.
This year’s recipients are
Frankel is an honors student at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ. This fall he will be a freshman attending the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washing University in Washington DC. His many awards include earning membership in the Honor Society multiple years, being appointed as a Yale Young Global Scholar, earning recognition as the Best Speaker on the Varsity and JV debate teams and receiving multiple Model UN awards, including serving as the Secretary General in 2020. He has been recognized for his achievements as a member of the rowing team and served as a volunteer for the South Jersey Rowing Club. Darren has in been leadership roles for BBYO, a worldwide teen movement that provides leadership experiences for Jewish teens. He is the son of Michael Frankel, co-owner & CEO of Sir Lancellot Courier Service in Philadelphia, PA and Jennifer Frankel.
Joseph Rivituso is an honors student at Notre Dame High School in Easton, PA who intends to pursue a business career. He will be a freshman at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA in the fall. Joseph is a student-athlete, playing both varsity baseball and football. He was a member of the local Travel Baseball league and served as a coach. His high level of scholarship while pursuing athletics earned him the Jeff Daley Athlete Scholar Award in 2019. He is active in community service, volunteer for soup kitchens, participating in Adopt a Family During the Holidays, the Miracle League, the Special Olympics and his local church. He is the son of Lori and Gene Rivituso. Lori is Collections/AR Manager at Select Express in New York, a CLDA member. His father works in technology.
Those applying for the scholarship had to be associated with a CLDA member and planning on attending college, a trade school or trucking school in the fall. The two students were chosen for their combination of high academics, leadership abilities and involvement in extracurricular activities. They were selected by members of the CLDA Scholarship Committee, which included CLDA Board Members and active CLDA Members. The scholarships were funded by donations from CLDA members, vendors and affiliates. Winners will be recognized at the CLDA’s Final Mile Forum later this month and in the Customized Logistics & Delivery Magazine.
The CLDA Scholarships are awarded annually. Submissions for the 2022 awards should be submitted by April 1, 2022. For more information go to the CLDA Cares tab on clda.org.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices.
Media Contact
Andrea Obston aobston@aomc.com
(860) 243-1447 – office
(860) 803-1155 – cell
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2021 – Members of the supply chain will learn how to beat the odds and get back to business at the CLDA’s Final Mile Forum & Expo June 23 to 25. It will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and will feature 10 educational sessions, more than 12 hours of networking events and new services and solutions from the 30+ exhibitors in the CLDA Exchange Hall. The meeting is expected to be the logistics industry’s first national conference to be held in-person following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Setting the tone for the meeting will be a keynote presentation by rock and roll thought leader, Sandy Gennaro. Gennaro who will share the lessons he learned as a drummer to the stars and apply that wisdom to the world of logistics. He’ll share strategies for honing leadership skills, managing change and retaining and motivating team members.
CLDA Advocacy Fund donors will hear from U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), a veteran of the logistics industry. Sen. Braun will address Advocacy Fund donors on issues of importance to the logistics industry and share his current priorities and matters of concern for those in the supply chain.
Educational sessions will include:
Thursday, June 24
Women in Logistics – Presented by Wendy Greenland, Openforce; Debbie Jacquin, Dealer Tire; Michelle Truman, SOS Global Express. Moderated by Unna Edmonds, Am-Tran. The session will include a discussion of the challenges facing female professionals and the positive and negative impacts of being a successful woman in the logistics industry.
Is Our Future Insured? – Presented by Peter Berg, True North; Bryan Ice, Risk Strategies; Blake LeBrew, Gallagher and moderated by Brian Jungeburg, Risk Strategies. The session will feature a discussion of the ever-changing insurance world and its impact final mile carriers, including rising insurance costs, the factors that contribute to these increases and what to expect in the years to come.
COVID 19 – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Presented by Debbie Jacquin, Dealer Tire; Barry Nierengarten, Affordable Couriers and Ryan Rusnak, Coyote (a UPS company) and moderated by Tom Jowers, ADL Delivery. In this session, participants will discuss the effects of COVID-19, with a focus on the financial impact to the industry and the future implications of the new delivery landscape.
Last-Mile Delivery: Shipper Expectations & Final-Mile Challenges – Drawing from a survey of over 1,000 retailers and providers, this session will cover ways that last-mile delivery providers can satisfy shippers. Participants will learn how to stay competitive and make sure their 2021 initiatives are focused on meeting those expectations. They will learn about initiatives in logistics to scale delivery, reduce costs, better manage resources and increase sustainability to improved performance in 2021 and beyond.
Fireside Chat: Moving the Target – CLDA President Steve Howard will host a discussion with long-time industry veteran and visionary, Rob Howard, CEO of Kindred Motorworks. They will discuss the changes in the industry and continued impact on the supply chain landscape.
Friday, June 25
Airline Logistics: Can You Land the Business? – During this session participants will gain a working knowledge of freight forwarding and learn about best practices to pinpoint services that fit with their models.
Sustainable Customized Logistics – Presented by Jack Pyros, Momentum; Shawn Stockman, OnePak; Marc Ziade, Zoomo and moderated by Patrick Scardilli, Key Software Systems. This session will cover the benefits of adapting sustainable green strategies; why it is crucial to prioritize greener fleets now and how technology enables sustainable logistics. From fleet electrification to recycled reverse logistics, this panel discussion will spotlight exciting new ways participants can engage in sustainable, green technologies.
Learning From 2020 and Performing In 2021: It’s Not Your Parents’ Final Mile – Presented by Jim Tompkins, Founder and Chairman, Tompkins International.
This presentation will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and requirements for having final-mile success in the 2021 peak season and beyond.
There will also be two roundtables where participants get the opportunity to discuss industry issues on a more personal level. The Shipper Roundtables on Thursday bring together shippers, carriers, forwarders and brokers from around the country, including logistics program representatives to look for ways to do business together. The Carrier Roundtables will take place on Friday. Here like-minded individuals will discuss business strategies and share best practices.
Registration will stay open up to, and including, the first day of the conference. Walk-up registration is available. CLDA members receive a discount of more than 35 percent on their registration. To learn more about the event, visit clda.org/fmf.
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and help them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices. For more information visit clda.org.
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