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DISPATCHKansas Motor Carriers Association Afilliated with the American Trucking Associationsinside this issue of the dispatchJULY 2016KMCA FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPWINNERSATA ANNOUNCESCHRIS SPEAR TO BEFEDERATION’S NINTHPRESIDENT2016 KMCA ANNUALCONVENTIONPLUS MORETOM WHITAKER ELECTEDNATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF TRUCKINGASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES COUNCILDuring the Trucking AssociationExecutive Council’s annualmeeting in Incline Village, NVTom Whitaker, KMCA ExecutiveDirector was elected the NationalChairman of TAEC for the 2016year.TAEC is an organizationunder the umbrella of the ATAfederation that is comprisedof staff executives of statetrucking associations and otherorganizations affiliated with ATA.During his time as NationalChairman he will serve on theAmerican Trucking AssociationsExecutive Committee, Board ofDirectors and help with strategic planning for TAEC. In addition, hewill work to carry out the mission of TAEC.The mission of TAEC is to promote the trucking industry; contributeto the improvement of the associations and organizationsestablished to serve the trucking industry and to advance theprofessional stature and capabilities of the managers and executivesof such associations.Kansas Motor Carriers Association2900 SW Topeka BlvdTopeka, KS 66611785.267.1641www.kmca.org“I look forward to working closely with my colleagues at TAEC. In thecoming year we will work hard to make progressive decisions to helpcarryout TAEC’s mission and move the trucking industry forward,”said Whitaker.Whitaker has served as the Executive Director of KMCA since Juneof 2000 and has been a member of the KMCA staff since 1982.
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KMCA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTIONSEPTEMBER 21-23, 2016HILTON GARDEN INN410 S 3 RD STREETMANHATTAN, KSREGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE PRINT)Company Name:Address:City:State:Phone Number:Zip Code:Fax Number:Email Address:REGISTRANT INFORMATIONFull Name:Spouse Name:Spouse Email Address:Spouse Phone Number:Select One:Early Convention Registration – Before September 9, 2016 – Single ( 200)Early Convention Registration – Before September 9, 2016 – Couple ( 325)Convention Registration – After September 9, 2016 – Single ( 225)Convention Registration – After September 9, 2016 – Couple ( 350)PAYMENT INFROMATION – PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATIONSelect One:VisaEnclosed is a check payable to KMCAI authorize the charge to my credit card I have specifiedMasterCardAmerican ExpressDiscoverCredit Card Number: Expiration Date:Name on Card: 3-Digit Code:HOTEL ACCOMODATIONSHilton Garden Inn - 410 S 3rd, Manhattan, KansasKMCA Rate: 112.00 per night through Friday and 199.00 Friday and Saturday.Hotel Cutoff – August 29, 2016Make Reservations: (785) 532-9116Please identify yourself as part of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association and have a credit card ready to guarantee your reservation.Return form to: KMCA, PO Box 1673, Topeka, Kansas 66601Phone Number: 785-267-1641Fax Number: 785-266-6551
Workers’ Compensation InsuranceService, Innovation and Experience is the Midwestern Advantage - Let it Work for YouGet a complete list of Midwestern Contracting Agencies at .comPO Box 436909 Louisville, KY 40253(502) 429-99902016 KMCA MEMBERSHIP AND BUYERS GUIDEDIRECTORY CORRECTIONSIf you have a correctionto your listing in the 2016KMCA Membership Directoryand Buyers Guide, pleaseemail Melissa Kershner atmkershner@kmca.org or call785-267-1641. Corrections willbe printed in the next issueof the Dispatch followingnotification of the correction.Robinson Oil CompanyCharlie Robinson710 N VFW RoadGarden City, KS 67846Phone: 620-275-4237Fax: 620-275-0898Charlie@robinsonoil.comCline Wood, a Marsh &McLennan Agency LLCcompany4300 W 133rd StreetLeawood, KS 66209Phone: 913-451-3900Fax: 913-451-3925info@clinewood.comThrasher Brothers TruckingTerry Thrasher319 E South 6th StreetOakley, KS 67748PO Box 162Oakley, KS 67748Phone: 785-672-4107P & B Trucking Inc.Kathy Wiens1307 Cow Palace RoadNewton, KS 67114PO Box 432Newton, KS 67114Phone: 316-283-6868Fax: 316-283-2633kw.pbtrucking@sbcglobal.netPSI Transport LLCKyle WilliamPO Box 605Hoxie, KS 67740Phone:785-675-3477Fax: 785-675-2214Kyle@feedcattle.com
KMCA FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPSThe KMCA Foundation has selected its scholarship recipients for the 2016-2017 school year. Eachrecipient will receive 1,000 towards their studies at their respective school.WILLIAM H. GRAVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPKandice Wright, Douglass, was selected to receive the William H. Graves Memorialscholarship. She is a 2013 graduate of Douglass High School. She is currentlyattending Fort Hays State University with a major in Business Management. Shecarries a 3.42 grade point average. She is involved in Delta Zeta Sorority, FHSUCross Country, Celebration Church and Youth Group.KMCA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPKye Wright, Douglass, was selected to receive the KMCA Foundation Scholarship.Kye graduated from Douglass High School in 2016 with a cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.614. Kye has been a nominee for the People to People AmbassadorProgram, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Sciences award ofExcellence, Strength, Speed, and Agility “How Good You Wanna Be?” Award plusmore. He has been involved in football, choir, FCA, basketball, wrestling, track andSADD. Kyle plans to attend Cowley County Community College.MARVIN D. ROBERTSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPNoah Bradley, Salina, was selected to receive the Marvin D. Robertson MemorialScholarship. Noah graduated from Ell-Saline High School in 2016 where he carrieda 4.0 grade point average. Noah plans to attend Kansas State University to studybusiness management. Noah has received numerous honors and awards and isinvolved with many extracurricular activities including Business Professionals ofAmerica, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Big Brothers Big Sisters plus more.KANSAS MOTOR CARRIERS SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPCody Clarke, Lyons, was selected to receive the Kansas Motor Carriers ServicesScholarship. Cody graduated from Lyons High School in 2016 with a cumulativegrade point average of 3.74. Cody plans to attend Fort Hays State University tostudy finance. Cody has been active in football, wrestling, track, golf, band, studentcouncil and more. He has been co-captain of the football team, had Tri-sporthonors and was a home coming candidate his junior and senior year.The KMCA Foundation is proud to award each of these deserving individuals 1,000 scholarships to further academic endeavors. For future applicants, pleasevisit www.kmcafoundation.org. The KMCA Foundation is a non-profit educational,public relations, research and community service organization created by theKansas Motor Carriers Association to promote the transportation industry to thepeople of Kansas.Scholarship recipients were selected on the basis of their academic achievement, communityinvolvement and financial need. The KMCA Foundation provides financial assistance for college andtrade school students. Scholarships may be used to meet expenses such as tuition, books and housing.Scholarship applications must be high school graduates or seniors. They must also be attending schoolfull-time, 12 hours per semester. Applicants including previous KMCA Foundation Scholarship recipientsmay apply each qualifying year.
IN MEMORY OF JAMES ‘JIM” STEPHENSONJames "Jim" Stephenson, 66, of Augusta, passed awayWednesday, June 15, 2016 at home. Visitation Saturday,June 18, 2016, 2 p.m. until service at 3 pm at First UnitedMethodist Church, Augusta. A private graveside service willbe held at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta at a later date. Jimwas born in Winfield, Kansas on August 30, 1949, to the lateDarlene J. (McAlister) and Wilmer R. Stephenson. He wasa self-employed truck driver and member of the Ark ValleyGun Club and Kansas Motor Carrier Assc. Jim enjoyed BBQsmoking, shooting and especially his grandkids. On December25, 1990 he married Jackie (Taylor) Burris Stephensonin El Dorado and she survives him. He is also survived by:daughters, Sandi (Stephenson) Williams and husband Bubof Sedan; Jamie (Stephenson) Walker and husband Rory ofSedan; Michele (Myers) Jones of Owasso, Okla.; and Stacey(Burris) Gray and husband David of Augusta; son, DougBurris of Augusta; sister, Susan (Stephenson) Dawson andhusband Steve of Emporia; brothers, Scott Stephenson andwife Shirlee of Sedan; and John, and wife Joan Stephenson,of Yukon, Okla.; grandchildren, Ashley and Craig Ford ofHays, Clint and Tanner Williams of Sedan, Rory Walker ofSedan, Garrett Burris and Tonya Gooding of Augusta, KennadiKropf of Augusta, and Jordan and Bree Gray of Augusta; andgreat grandchildren, Alex, Austin and Lexis Burris of Augusta.Memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research HospitalP. O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908.Calendar of Upcoming EventsSeptember 13, 2016 - Safety Council Meeting - Topeka, KSSeptember 18 - 24, 2016 - Child Passenger Safety WeekSeptember 21 - 23, 2016 - Annual Convention - Manhattan, KSNovember 8, 2016 - Safety Council Meeting - Topeka, KSDetails TBD - KLA Coffee Bar and KMCA Board MeetingGet up-to-date information and details at www.kmca.orgFile Your 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use TaxYou can now file your 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. The deadline to file is August 31, 2016.Filing online is easy at www.kmca2290.com.New KMCA MembersTPNA Express, LLC – Bel Aire, KS
ATA ANNOUNCES CHRIS SPEAR TO BEFEDERATION’S NINTH PRESIDENTArlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations announced that former ATA senior vice presidentof legislative affairs, Chris Spear, will serve as the federation’s next president and chief executive officereffective July 9. He succeeds Bill Graves, who is retiring after more than 13 years with ATA.Spear is currently vice president of government affairs at Hyundai Motor Company and has a longcareer on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, as well as in the private sector. Previously, Spear successfullyled ATA’s efforts on the Hill and was instrumental in developing and advancing the association’s strategicadvocacy agenda, which resulted in public policy that advanced ATA’s pro-trucking, pro-safety and proefficiency agenda.“Chris’ enthusiasm for the trucking industry and the mission of ATA – to effectively advocate andcommunicate efforts that improve safety and profitability for our members – is second to none,” saidATA Chairman Pat Thomas, senior vice president of state government affairs at UPS. “We had manyexcellent candidates for the position, but Spear is the right fit for the organization. We are extremelypleased that he will be joining us.”Spear, recognized as a passionate advocate, effective communicator and relationship builder, hasa wealth of political experience in Washington and in the business arena. Spear was vice presidentof global government relations at Honeywell International, and he held Executive Branch positionsincluding Assistant Secretary of Labor. Spear also served as professional staff for Sens. Tim Hutchinson(R-Ark.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.). He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degreefrom the University of Wyoming."I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead this great association and serve this vital industry,” saidSpear. “Trucking is the backbone of our economy and a catalyst for American job growth, deliveringcritical goods to businesses and homes coast-to-coast. I am excited to work alongside ATA’s membersand federation partners to ensure the industry continues to prosper and safely move our nation forward.”Spear was selected from among a number of well-qualified candidates by a search committee headedby former ATA Chairman Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express.“ATA is lucky to be able to
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