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Start Spreadin' the News...

By Laurie S. Feld, FedFleet 2004 Project Manager

Start Spreadin' the News...

I'm leavin' today...

I want to be a part of it, New York, New York...

I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep...

And find I'm A#1, top of the list, king of the hill, A#1...

I'm gonna make a brand new start of it in 'ole New York and if I can
make it there I'm gonna make it anywhere...

It's up to you New York, New York...

**New York...**

No one does it better than 'ole "*Blue-Eyes*" himself.

But, enough nostalgia for now. It's time to think ahead and plan for the
future.

Think July 2004. Think summertime in "*The Big Apple*".

Think training event in "*the city that never sleeps*".

That's right...

FedFleet 2004 is headed for New York, New York!!

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*[Who:]{.underline}* You and Your Fellow Fleet Professionals

*[What:]{.underline}* FedFleet 2004: The Road to the Future is Now

The Fourth National Federal Fleet Manager Workshop and Information Fair

*[Where:]{.underline}* Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 West 34^th^ Street

New York, New York 10001

(Located on 11^th^ Avenue between 34^th^ and 39^th^ Streets.)

Phone: 212-216-2000

Website: [www.javitscenter.com](http://www.javitscenter.com/)

[Headquarter Hotel:]{.underline}

Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers

811 7^th^ Avenue on 53^rd^ Street

New York, New York 10019

Phone: 212-581-1000

Website: [www.sheraton.com/newyork](http://www.sheraton.com/newyork)

*[When:]{.underline}* July 20 -- 22, 2004

*[Why:]{.underline}* Read on...

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First, a few words on the content of ***[the]{.underline}*** federal
fleet event of 2004...

**[ALL]{.underline}** events (registration, workshop training sessions,
plenary sessions, exhibit hall, meals, breaks) will be held in the
Javits Center.

The Sheraton and the Javits Center are about one mile from one another
and both are located on the West-side of Manhattan. Shuttle bus
transportation will be provided to FedFleet participants ***[free of
charge]{.underline}*** (please wear your name badge).

**[ALL]{.underline}** rooms at the Sheraton (for **[both]{.underline}**
federal government **[and]{.underline}** non-federal government
participants) will be offered at the prevailing federal per diem rate.
This special rate will also be offered three days before and after
FedFleet 2004. State and local taxes will not apply for participants who
present their federal government identification. Room reservations are
the responsibility of each participant -- we encourage you to make your
plans early.

***[Our Event]{.underline}*** -- FedFleet 2004 is being designed to
provide you with innovative fleet management information geared toward
the future that will help make your fleet more efficient and cost
effective. There will be something for everyone, no matter what position
you hold. The agenda is structured to give everyone many opportunities
to interact with one another. You'll be able to meet hundreds of fleet
vendors and other fleet professionals all in one place at the same time.
There will be 5 plenary sessions, 48 workshop training sessions, a large
exhibit hall, and two evening receptions as well as breakfast, lunch and
two refreshment breaks each day.

***[Our Participants]{.underline}*** -- Remember this is
***[your]{.underline}*** event and we encourage you to make the most of
your time there. Come share your ideas, network with your associates,
and ask challenging questions. And by all means, come a few days early
or stay a few days longer, take advantage of the special hotel rate, and
enjoy your stay in New York City.

***[Our Speakers]{.underline}*** -- These experienced fleet
professionals will share their extensive experience and knowledge base
with you. They'll discuss what works in reality and what doesn't work
and why. These experts are here for *[you]{.underline}* so ask probing
questions and engage in dialogue that will have an impact on how you
perform your job.

***[Our Exhibitors]{.underline}*** -- Seeing is believing! They'll
provide you with an extensive "*show and tell*" of the latest fleet
technology, products, and services. Spend as much time with the
exhibitors as you can. They want to meet you, talk about your specific
issues and needs, and help you resolve the problems you are facing.
FedFleet 2004 would not be possible without the participation and
support of our exhibitors and we thank them for their interest in
federal motor vehicle programs.

***[Workshop Training Sessions]{.underline}*** -- The planning committee
has used suggestions from past FedFleet participants and from national
agency fleet representatives to develop sessions that will help you:

-   *obtain* your professional goals,

-   *improve* your understanding of trends in the fleet industry, and

-   *keep up* with new technological advances and critical topics facing
    the ever-changing and ever-challenging world of fleet management.

The concrete examples and valuable information you'll learn while
participating in FedFleet 2004 will enable you to:

-   *return* to work with a fresh perspective,

-   *put* into practice the improvements and ideas you've learned,

-   *share* your new knowledge and leads with your fellow associates and
    upper management.

***[On-Site Agency Meetings]{.underline}*** -- The planning committee is
happy to continue our tradition of offering ***[FREE]{.underline}***
meeting room space for on-site agency meetings. We encourage you to
consider holding an on-site meeting with your agency-wide associates who
are in attendance at FedFleet 2004. What a convenient, practical, and
cost-effective decision! Meeting room space is available at the Sheraton
before and after Workshop events. Space is limited and is assigned on a
first-come first-serve basis. Please contact Laurie Feld for further
information or to reserve your space (<laurie.feld@gsa.gov> or
202-219-1821).

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Now, a few words about our destination...

***[New York City (NYC)]{.underline}*** is known as the nation\'s
biggest, most intriguing, and most diverse city. This dynamic and
vibrant city is a terrific location to host a national event like
FedFleet 2004!! NYC's combination of vitality, convenience, first-rate
facilities, and unrivaled dining and sightseeing opportunities virtually
assures an enjoyable experience for all. Whatever your interest, you\'ll
find it across town or around the corner. NYC has something to offer
***[everyone]{.underline}*** -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It
truly is "*the city that never sleeps*".

There's so much to choose from -- restaurants, entertainment, cultural
activities, sightseeing attractions, theaters, and museums. With all of
this, it is practically impossible to leave NYC without having been
"culturally-enriched". It\'s ***[all]{.underline}*** there -- on stage,
on exhibit, on water, on the street, or in the sky! Here are some
examples:

-   Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Bronx Zoo

-   Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum on the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier

-   Circle Line\'s legendary cruise around Manhattan Island or a ferry
    ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

-   Guided tours to major attractions like the United Nations, the
    Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building's 102^nd^ Floor
    Observation Deck, NBC TV & Radio Studios, South Street Seaport, Wall
    Street Stock Exchange

-   A show on Broadway, off Broadway, or off-off Broadway

-   Lincoln Center, the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, the
    Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, New York Philharmonic, New
    York City Ballet

-   New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium or Mets Game at Shea Stadium

-   A horse-drawn carriage ride or a leisurely stroll through Central
    Park

-   An impressive variety of museums: Museum of Modern Art, Museum of
    Natural History, Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim, the Hayden
    Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, as well as
    galleries and artists' studios

-   Chinatown, Little Italy, Harlem, Greenwich Village, Wall Street

-   An endless array of nightlife and live entertainment options

-   Numerous free sightseeing delights

-   Many attractions are within ***[walking distance]{.underline}*** of
    the Sheraton -- you can't beat that!

For those who like to shop, NYC is the place for you. The Garment
District is a seamstress and shopper's dream come true. The city\'s
premier shopping streets, Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, are
destinations in their own right. The largest department stores are
Bloomingdale\'s on Third Avenue and Macy\'s at Herald Square (which is
also the world's largest store).

NYC\'s ethnic neighborhoods are culinary and tourist destinations in
their own right. But then, what would you expect from a town with more
than 18,000 restaurants to satisfy everyone's appetite. And, you
certainly won't walk away hungry, or "*un-entertained*". Bargain dining
abounds and every imaginable dining experience can be had -- from
curbside to cafés. Come enjoy one of those often talked about, but never
imitated, NYC bagel, pizza or street-vendor hot dog.

NYC offers outstanding transportation options and it is very easy to
reach. Frequent train service into Manhattan's Penn Station is available
on Amtrak. Airfares to NYC are reasonable. It's a non-stop flight away
from hundreds of cities. There are hourly departures and arrivals from
Washington, DC. Three major airports service NYC -- LaGuardia (LGA),
John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and Newark International (EWR).
From the airport, the FedFleet 2004 venue can be easily reached by
taxicab, shuttle bus, private car, or public bus. LaGuardia Airport,
only about seven miles from the Sheraton, is the airport we recommend
you use.

Navigating through NYC is so easy, thanks to the nation\'s largest and
most extensive mass transit public transportation system. Taxicabs,
subways and buses operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "*The city
that never sleeps*" also never stops moving! Wherever you want or need
to go, there's a means to get there, whether below ground, above ground,
in the air, or on the water. There are over 4,300 buses running over 230
routes and over 5,800 subway cars covering over 650 miles of track and
servicing over 460 stations. With over 12,000 taxis, a rental car is
unnecessary. There\'s a taxi wherever you look and they're never more
than a minute away. NYC is *[the]{.underline}* quintessential walking
city with so much easily and pleasantly reached on foot.

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Please stay tuned for further details and updates. Be sure to visit
[**www.fedfleet.org**](http://www.fedfleet.org/) and check back often.
The website is full of details to help you plan your participation at
FedFleet 2004, as well as plan some fun excursions in your free time.

As we've proven at past FedFleet events, you'll receive outstanding and
quality training. You'll make useful contacts and you'll walk through an
exhibit hall full of the products and services *[you]{.underline}* need
to do *[your]{.underline}* best everyday. Undoubtedly, you'll also be
treated to a good time and they'll be surprises all week long.

Your time at FedFleet 2004 will certainly be time well spent. You'll
walk away knowing you attended a worthwhile and beneficial training
opportunity. The training you'll receive at this event and your
experience in NYC will be memorable. The planning committee believes a
very exciting event is in the making.

FedFleet 2004 will certainly be an unforgettable event in an
unforgettable city!

We hope to see you in "*The Big Apple*" in July 2004!

Remember, "The Road to the Future is Now" and ***[all]{.underline}***
roads lead to New York, New York!!