Sabine District Transportation Club
Member of Traffic Clubs International
Volume 08 Issue 05: May 2008 PO Box 20103, Beaumont, TX 77720
Please keep our troops and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
June 10, 2008 Luncheon at the Cattle Company – Guest Speaker Danny Schnautz
Danny Schnautz is the current President of the Transportation Club of Houston.
He has also been a member of SDTC for several years and was recognized as our 2007 National Transportation Man of the Year.
Danny works for Clark Freight Lines in Pasadena. He is married and has one daughter.
The topic for the luncheon will be Fuel Surcharge. As we all know, currently fuel is a hot issue with not only truckers but with the everyday drivers.
Fuel surcharges have become a hot topic as truckload carriers and brokers hit hard by rising diesel prices have looked to pass on the costs. However, some intermediaries have tried to take advantage of the surcharges.
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced an amendment to the 2009 Department of Defense Authorization bill (H.R. 5658) aimed at protecting truckers from intermediaries. It stipulates that all surcharges paid by the government are passed to the trucker buying the fuel in all Department of Defense loads.
Reservation Form for June10, 2008 Luncheon
Please make reservations for _________dinners @ $17.50/person at the Cattle Company
Check is attached (___) Bill me (___)
Will pay at the door (___)
Signed______________________
Date ________________
Firm________________________
Phone________________
Address_____________________
Clip and mail to S.D.T.C, PO Box 20103, Beaumont, TX. 77720, fax (409) 842-5154, Robert Ferguson 838-0126, Sherry Eckerle (409) 791-3259. You can also e-mail your reservations to: Sherry.Eckerle@sbcglobal.net or on line in the Web site: txsdtc.org
No cancellations can be made after June 6-3pm
“We are thankful to Congress for making sure valuable taxpayer dollars are spent wisely to support our men and women in uniform and those who support them on the home front,” said OOIDA executive vp Todd Spencer. “The money from fuel surcharges should not go to pad someone’s pocket, but be used properly to support our military actions and efforts.”
The amendment comes on the heels of the TRUCC (Truth in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs) Act, which dictates a 100% pass-through of fuel surcharges to whoever buys the fuel on all loads.
The bill would stop brokers and middlemen that charge shippers for fuel costs but do not further pass the costs to the operators who pay for the fuel.
Response Management Associates
DHS Realigns TWIC Compliance Dates
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that the final compliance date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will be April 15, 2009, which reflects a realignment of the Sept. 25, 2008 compliance date set in the final rule. The seven month extension is a direct result of collaboration with port officials and industry, and realigns the enrollment period with the original intent of the TWIC final rule.
TWIC was established in the Maritime Transportation Security Act and the SAFE Port Act to serve as an identification program for all Coast Guard credentialed mariners and personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas within a port. The program is on track to complete enrollment for a substantial number of jurisdictions by the end of 2008, and several ports will be required to comply with TWIC regulations this year.
Owners and operators of facilities located within Captain of the Port Zones Boston, Northern New England, and Southeastern New England will need to comply by October 15, 2008. These three ports were selected based on favorable conditions that facilitate near-term implementation. These ports are ideal for initial compliance based upon geographic proximity, the size of their TWIC enrollment population, and respective enrollment efforts to date. Additional ports will be announced in the coming weeks, and the Coast Guard will provide at least 90 days notice prior to enforcement.
The TWIC program is progressing steadily and has opened more than 100 fixed enrollment centers and dozens of mobile sites nationwide. More than 250,000 workers have enrolled to date and thousands more are processed each week. Enrollment began at the Port of Wilmington, Del. in October 2007.
Workers can pre-enroll online at www.tsa.gov/twic. Pre-enrollment can accelerate credentialing by allowing workers to provide biographic information and schedule a time to complete the application process in person. This eliminates delays at enrollment centers and reduces total enrollment time for each worker.
Although the compliance date has been extended seven months, workers are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. Additional information can be found on the U.S. Coast Guard's Homeport site, http://homeport.uscg.mil, and on the Transportation Security Administration's web site at www.tsa.gov/twic.
Spring Golf Outing Results:
The rain held off and skirted around the golf course as the golfers got the last of the 18 holes in under windy, cloudy skies.
And the winners are:
Closest to the hole: Ronnie Hicks
Longest Drive: David White
With a score of 56:
1st place team: David Reiley
Brian Shoaf
Buddy Barby
Peanut Studemeir
With a score of 61:
2nd place team: Bubba Metz
Darryl Breaux
Steven Thibodeaux
David White
We hope to see all of you again in October at our Fall Golf Outing!
The Brentwood was a great new course for our golf outing. The staff was very cordial and provided an experienced group of professionals that met our needs.
Many thanks for prize donations from:
ABF Freight Lines
Texas Storage
Burris Bekins
Wilson Warehouse
Danny Phillips, President of the Sabine District
Transportation Club accepted the Mayoral
Proclamation, proclaiming the week of
May 11-27, 2008 as National Transportation Week.
H.B. No. 816
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to recognizing the week that includes the third
Friday in May as Transportation Week.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE
OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 662, Government Code,
is amended by adding Subchapter E to read as follows:
Sec. 662.151. TRANSPORTATION WEEK.
The week that includes the third Friday in May is
Transportation Week in recognition of National Transportation
Week and the contributions of the
transportation industry to the State of Texas.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
May 9, 2008
National Defense Transportation Day
and National Transportation Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's transportation system strengthens our national security and keeps our country moving. On National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transportation Week, we thank the men and women of the transportation industry for their efforts to ensure that our Nation's infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently.
Innovation, investment, and imagination have enabled new modes of transportation to revolutionize the world. Today, businesses can deliver goods and services faster than ever, first responders can quickly bring hope and healing to those in need, and people can visit loved ones across the country or around the globe. The Armed Forces utilize modern transportation to deploy troops, move supplies, and bring our heroes home from the front lines. We are grateful for the hard work of all transportation professionals.
My Administration supports the continued creation of safer, more secure, and more reliable roadways, bridges, airports, seaports, and mass transit systems. We are addressing the challenges facing our transportation system today, helping lay the groundwork for future demands, and giving State and local authorities the flexibility to solve transportation problems in their communities. By promoting research in advanced transportation technologies, my Administration is also working to help end our reliance on foreign sources of energy, improve our environment, and strengthen our economic and national security.
To recognize the men and women who work in the transportation industry and who contribute to our Nation's well-being and defense, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120), has requested that the President designate the third Friday in May of each year as "National Defense Transportation Day," and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), that the week during which that Friday falls be designated as "National Transportation Week."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 16, 2008, as National Defense Transportation Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as National Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to learn how our modern transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and the prosperity of our country and to celebrate these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
--- GEORGE W. BUSH
The winners of the drawing are:
Grand prize: 2 airlines tickets – sponsor: S.W.Airlines
Winner: Kayla Montgomery
1st prize: $300 S.W. Airline certificates – sponsor: T.A.Services
Winner: Greg Mains
2nd prize: 4 Astro tickets & parking pass – sponsor: Clark Freight Lines
Winner: Mike Standley
3rd prize: Wine Tasting at D’Vine Wine – sponsor: D’Vine Wine
Winner: De Andre Hampton
4th prize: 2-1 day passes to Disneyland – sponsor: Disneyland
Winner: Mike Standley
5th prize: Overnight stay at MCM Elegante – sponsor: MCM Elegante
Winner: Jammie Marcantel
6th prize: Golf for 4 at Koasati Pines– sponsor: Coushatta Casino
Winner: Bobby Tyler
7th prize: Golf for 2 at Brentwood – sponsor: Brentwood Country Club
Winner: Danny Phillips
Many thanks to all of these sponsors who help make this raffle a success and to all those who took a chance & purchased a ticket!
Joe
Ochoa of Wilson Warehouse Company of Texas, Inc.
Joe serves as the 1st Vice President this year & will take
over the helm as President next year in February.
Joe can be seen at most of the events behind the scenes
assisting with keeping things running! Congratulations!
Dependent Scholarship applications are being accepted for the Fall Semester. Any member (in good standing) that has dependent children that will be attending college this fall may apply.
You may obtain a scholarship application by contacting Sherry Eckerle at 791-3259 or by e-mail at Sherry.Eckerle@sbcglobal.net
Upcoming Events:
The annual fish & shrimp fry
July 8, 2008 at Rich Corville’s Cajun Eatery on Hwy 90. 6:30 pm serving, cost is $20/person.
August 12, 2008 – Guest speaker from Real Estate Development at Cattle Company Luncheon
September 9, 2008- Driver Safety/Driver Education at Cattle Company Luncheon
October 14, 2008 – Fall Golf Outing
Welcome New Members!
Justin McKeller of Piping Equipment
Fuller McSpadden of Stewart & Stevenson
Kayla Montgomery-Old Dominion Freight Lines
The Equalizer
You can reach the Equalizer from the web site:
from the server:
http://www.txsdtc.org/equalizer/may2008/
Or you can receive a copy in the mail.
Check out the new Bulletin Board!
(click on events)
Coming soon- Event Picture Page!
Special Notice:
Oscar Ellis (one of our members) passed away in May 2008. Our condolences to Carolyn Ellis in the death of her husband. We will miss him!
TCI Annual Convention
“Global Challenges-SMART Solution”
September 11-14, 2008
Location: Future Inns Moncton
40 Lady Ada Blvd.
Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada
1-877-389-9600
Hosted by: The Transportation
Club of Moncton, Inc.
Registration forms available from the TCI Web site or secretary for SDTC, Sherry Eckerle 791-3259.
TCI Website
Have you visited the TCI Website lately?
The web address is:
www.transportationclubs international.com
This year the annual fish & shrimp fry will be held at Rich Corville’s Cajun Eatery out on Hwy 90 North, past the Exxon Mobil Refinery. The building is air conditioned and the seating will be limited, so make your reservations early!
When: July 8, 2008
Where: Corville’s Cajun Eatery-Hwy 90 North
Time: 6:30 serving
Cost: $20/person
For reservations contact: Robert Ferguson at 838-0126, Sherry Eckerle at 791-3259, e-mail at: Sherry.Eckerle@sbcglobal.net or fax to 842-5154.
Reservation for July 8, 2008 Fish Fry
Name__________________________
How many in your party_________________
Pay at the door ______
Bill me___________
Remember the cancellation policy. Cancellations cannot be made after 3 pm on July 3 (Thursday) before the event.
We look forward to seeing each of you at this event!
Special announcement- There will be a board meeting at 6:00 pm preceding the fish fry
TRANSPORTATION CLUB OF HOUSTON – Education Committee Presents:
T.W.I.C.
Transportation Worker Identificiation Credential
“How Does It Affect My Business”
. What Is It? .Who’s Required To Have It?
. How Does It Affect Me? . What Happens if I Don’t Have It?
. What Are the Requirements? . How Do I Get It?
Location: Brady’s Landing Restaurant Registration & breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
8505 Cypress Street Seminar: 9:00 am to 11:30 am + Lunch
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 928-9921
Luncheon Speaker: Ed Emmett-Harris County Judge
Seminar Speakers:
. Williams F.Downey, Vice President of Security, The Kenan Advantage Group
. Tom Schroeter, Port of Houston
. Steve Sadler, General Manager of Operations in the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),
Cost: Prior to June 13 – Members $150, Non-member $175
After June 13 - $195 (all)
If you would like to attend this seminar and need more information, please call Sherry Eckerle @ 791-3259.
• No piece of normal-size paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
• The first product to have a bar code scanned was Wrigley's gum.
• Earth is the only planet not named after a pagan God.
• A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brother's first flight.
• The new 787 Boeing was revealed on 7/8/07 or July 8th, 07.
• Every day is about 55 billionths of a second longer than the day before it
• Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
• Footprints of astronauts who landed on the moon should last at least 10 million years since the moon has no atmosphere.
• The national orchestra of Monaco (a nation in Europe) has more individuals than its army.
• Earthworms have five hearts
• The Himalayan gogi berry contains, weight for weight, more iron than steak, more beta carotene than carrots, and more vitamin C than oranges.