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1 Formerly Rail n Road Memphis Traffic Talk trafficclubofmemphis.com Publication of Traffic Club of Memphis Organized 1913 Volume 56 Number 6 June 2007 Luncheon Speaker Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Time: Check-in/Networkng: 11:15 11:45 AM Buffet: 11:30 12:15 PM RSVP: Required by Noon, Friday, June 8, 2007 Topic: Place: Menu: Tariff: How Government Regulations and Government Relations Drive New Product Development Tower Room, Clark Tower 5100 Poplar, 33 rd Floor Memphis, TN Buffet, Salad. 2 Entrees, 2 Vegetables, Desert, Coffee, Iced Tea and Water $25.00 TCOM members and guests with reservations $30.00 TCOM members and guests without reservations $30.00 Non members Mission Statement: The fostering of professionalism of its members by providing a networking system and a forum for presentation of transportation, distribution, and logistic topics Event Calendar June 12 (Luncheon) September 10 (Monday) October 9 - (Luncheon) November 13 (Luncheon) November 30 - David Johanneson, EVP, Int l Truck & Engine Golf Outing, Memphis Nat l Kevin Kane, Pres/CEO Conv. and Visitor s Bureau Speaker Meeting Christmas Party

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Thanks to everyone who participated in the spring golf tournament, and to all the volunteers, hole sponsors and participants who did an exceptional job in raising money for this years scholarship fund. We truly had a great time at Memphis National Golf Club on May 14 th The Traffic Club of Memphis was fortunate to have a few celebrities play in the spring tournament songwriter/producer, David Porter and NBA allstar, Penny Hardaway. Penny Hardaway won the long distance driving contest. While describing all the fun we had from the golf outing, I forgot to mention the great Italian food that was served. I can t wait to we do this again in September. Bob Glenn is our golf director, and he did on fantastic job. Let s stand up and give him a big hand for an excellent job. Our June meeting is fast approaching, so make your reservations for the June 12 th luncheon at the tower room, 33 rd floor of the Clark Tower. David Johanneson, Executive Vice President; International Truck & Engine is our scheduled speaker. Sincerely, Larry Mays President Scholarship Applications Accepted UNTIL JUNE 30 TH! With your continued support of our Club at both our monthly meetings and our twice-yearly golf scrambles, once again this year, your Club is accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded to deserving applicants. The applications will be accepted with a deadline of June 30, All applicants will be notified by August 15, 2007 with information concerning whether the applicant was successful, and if so, how much will be awarded. For further information, please visit your Club s website and click on Scholarships, or contact any board member for information.

3 Dues/Membership Reminder The roster has been purged of any members who have not paid dues for the current term. You may pay your $25.00 dues in one of three ways. 1) Pay with a credit card at our website via Pay Pal. Credit card payments are ONLY ACCEPTED VIA OUR WEBSITE. 2) Pay with check or cash at our next meeting on February 13 th. 3) Mail check to the Club s P. O. Box. Please take a few minutes to ensure that your listing on our roster is up-to-date. Thanks for your continued support and membership for 2008! ATTENDANCE DOOR PRIZE! In order for your board to show our appreciation for your attendance at our monthly meetings, we will continue to award one door prize with a value of at least $50.00 at each monthly speaker/tour meeting. Each attendee at our monthly speaker meeting will be issued a numbered ticket and we will draw the winning ticket at the conclusion of our meeting. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!! We will recognize the company that sponsors this award both in the MTT newsletter, and also announcing their support at our monthly meeting. Companies that are interested in sponsoring this monthly prize please contact our membership director, Ray or rrice@jnjexpress.com, and enter on the subject line DOOR PRIZE to get signed up on the list. There are only seven (7) meetings per year that are available for sponsorship. Sign up now! DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS FOR 2007: January 9 Mid America Int l Trucks June 12 Sponsor Available February 13 Traffic Club of Memphis Sept 10 Fall Golf Tourney March 13 Traffic Club of Memphis Oct 9 Sponsor Available April 10 Comtrak Nov 13 Sponsor Available May 14 Spring Golf Tourney Nov 30 Christmas Party WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Greg Nuckles Rick Masarra Dir of Sales Sales Green Mountain Consulting Sonitrol 7240 Goodlett Farms Pkwy 4900 Outland Center Dr Cordova, TN Memphis, Tn greg@gmcps.com nmusarra@sonitrol.com

4 2007 SPRING GOLF CLASSIC RECAP! What a wonderful day of golf, networking and food was had by all on Monday May 14 at our Spring Golf Classic. Each of you that participated in any way need to be commended for the great job of supporting the Traffic Club of Memphis Scholarship Foundation. Your efforts will once again make money available to qualified applicants that are continuing their education toward a degree in the Transportation and/or Logistics field. We want to especially thank the following people and companies: HOLE IN ONE PRIZE SPONSOR ---ROADSHOW BMW!!! BRONZE SPONSORS HOLE SPONSORS DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS Comtrak Logistics Ablest Staffing American Inc. Cornerstone Systems Aims Logistics Anne McMahon/NS RR Eagle Systems Cleo Wrap A.S. Barberro Katt Transportation Crows Truck Service Comtrak Logistics Katt Transportation Meisler Trailer Rental Cornerstone Systems Mid America International Memphis Truck & Trlr Eagle Systems Penny Hardaway Pallet Factory Nike Golf Priority 1 Logistics PBB Pro Drivers Total Transportation Randstadt Staffing PSC Staffing VOLUNTEERS TEAMS PARTICIPATING Sheryl Barton Mid America International Conway Karen Cook Eagle Systems Cornerstone Nelson Glenn Comtrak Logistics Averitt Express Neta Latham Katt Transportation JNJ Express Jessica Lee Katt Transportation Transplace Larry Mays Transportation Resources Green Mountain Lindsay Spencer Pro Drivers TBC Debby Turnmire Total Transportation Medtronic FedEx UPS Priority 1 Penny Hardaway Yellow Freight DHL Canadian American Transp. V. Alexander PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10 AS WE RETURN TO MEMPHIS NATIONAL FOR THE 2007 FALL CLASSIC ON THEIR OTHER COURSE.

5 Memphis Traffic Talk Official Publication of the Traffic Club of Memphis Member Transportation Clubs International Officers President Larry Mays Cleo Vice President Dan Pallme Comtrak Sec. Treasurer Ken Opperman Eagle Systems, Inc Editor Sandra Cole Transplace Board of Directors: Member Relations Marcia Crone Pro Drivers Media Relations Sheri Tipton Cornerstone Golf Bob Glenn Mid-America Intl Membership Ray Rice JNJ Express Speaker Dana Workman Total Transportation Advisor John Brewer Helen of Troy The Traffic Club of Memphis P. O. Box Memphis, TN (901)

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