Pre- Registration needs to be received by 7/21/09. Please complete your registration forms and mail to the P.O. Box or FAX to
(315)434-3470 ASAP.
Thanks,
The Registration Committee.

SEE this ATTACHMENT it shows the Entrance to the Convention Center, Registration , our Classrooms, Vendor area, outside display area, and our Lunch and Meeting Room.

ATTENTION All Members! The Presenters for our Summer Seminar will be as follows:
NYSDOT - Miker Nuber will be doing a presentation on Stadardized Bus Inspection Procedure from start to finish.
Mike Smith andRusty Seastrum will be on hand in the vendor area for questions and answers.
2010 ENGINE EMMISSIONS - Al Ambrosini from International and Chris Ameigh from Cummins will present.
LONG LIFE ANTIFREEZE - Joesph Long from Penray will present.
WhEEL CHAIR LIFTS - Steve Wattley from Braun lifts and J-F Viau from Ricon Corp. will present.

NYSERDA will have Kevin Kemp in the vendor area for Q and A for alternate fuel grants.
NYSDEC wil have a representative availible in the vendor area for Qand A

Attention all members please join us in the support of our venders for this years Summer Safety and Training seminar. I am happy to announce that the following vendors have made a commitment to sponsering us this July. Please Thank your representative for their support of the seminar and visit them when you attend. Their particpation is vital to its success and demonstrates a commitment to helping us provide safe pupil transportation to the children of NEW YORK State.
ACI Supply, EMPIRE BUS SALES
BUS PARTS WAREHOUSE
COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRE CENTER
D & W DIESEL and ELECTRIC
FLEETPRIDE
FREY Heavy Duty
GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS Inc.
GENUINE PARTS CO. NAPA
LEONARD BUS SALES, Inc.
MATTHEWS BUSES, Inc.
NEW YORK BUS SALES< LLC.
PENN DETROIT DIESEL
RED'S EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE, INC>
SYRACUSE DIESEL & ELECTRIC, Inc.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! The Wrench is now availible see left hand column under NYHMA INFO, select "Read The NYHMA Wrench Newsletter" and veiw or print from there. When you're in this forum select "subscribe forum" and you will get an email everytime a new newsletter is posted.

I have attached bill A 1327 which requires fire suppression on all school buses over 8 passengers, that we need to oppose strongly, so please read and be informed and contact your state official and voice your opinions and concerns.
As soon as the regulations come out and the Fire suppression law that passed a few years ago, I will post it so everyone is aware of what is required on wheel chair buses.

Harlan

Below is a great article concerning the job and importance of a school bus technician, and might want to be used when when working on contracts or facing cuts in the Transportation Dept: Mechanics & technicians School bus mechanics have a responsibility every bit as profound as commercial airline mechanics. Every morning, when the buses roll out of the yard, children's safety depends entirely on the diligence and professionalism of the operation's mechanics. The prospect of an accident caused by poor maintenance is something even the most hard-boiled school bus mechanic dreads.Years ago, the main requirements for being a school bus mechanic were basic mechanical skills and the willingness to work hard. Today, constant technological innovations from manufacturers (computerized drive trains, emission controls, etc.) have made ongoing professional development an absolute necessity for school bus mechanics.Range of responsibilitiesAs challenging as it is, for most school bus mechanics ...