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July - August 2012 Volume 16 Issue 4


2<br />

EMPLOYEE NEWS<br />

WELCOME ABOARD<br />

Hello Florida! is pleased to welcome Stacey Baytes as Account<br />

Manager. Stacey recently relocated from Atlanta, where she spent<br />

the last 7 years working with a destination management company<br />

in both Accounting and Operations roles. She has a bachelor’s<br />

degree in Recreation from the University of West Georgia and is<br />

finishing her master’s degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Meetings<br />

Management through the University of Alabama. We are excited<br />

to have Stacey join our Orlando team!<br />

We welcome Mickie Goelz to the role of Taxicab Sales Manager.<br />

A graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Mickie comes to<br />

us with prior experience in the transportation industry, but most<br />

recently from an insurance defense law firm here in Orlando.<br />

Her experience, education and enthusiasm will bring her much<br />

success with us. Through her efforts, we look forward to gaining<br />

new relationships and customers.<br />

Please welcome Carl Head as the newest fulltime Safety<br />

Investigator. Carl started with <strong>Mears</strong> as a part-time Investigator in<br />

January 2011. Carl consistently demonstrates a “can do “attitude<br />

and willingness to fill in whenever needed. He was previously<br />

employed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, retiring in<br />

2004 after 20+ years. Carl brings a wealth of experience and<br />

knowledge that will continue to serve him well in his day-to-day<br />

duties on our Safety team. He also is a Florida Licensed real<br />

estate agent and is very involved with animal rescue and<br />

Masonic Lodge.<br />

ON THE MOVE<br />

Please join in congratulating Heidi Ziegler on her promotion<br />

to Customer Service Supervisor. Heidi has been in the transportation<br />

and hospitality industry for 30 years, the last four<br />

years with <strong>Mears</strong>. She began her career with us as a Cashier<br />

and quickly moved into Luxury Vehicle dispatching. With the<br />

launch of <strong>Mears</strong> Global, Heidi joined the Special Accounts<br />

department as the Lead Coordinator working closely with our<br />

affiliates in other markets. Prior to joining <strong>Mears</strong>, Heidi lived<br />

in Germany and worked as a Travel Agent for Pan American World Airways. She<br />

has also served in various capacities for multiple ground transportation companies<br />

throughout her career, including the role of General Manager. Heidi’s vast<br />

experience and her desire to always learn more made her an obvious choice for<br />

Customer Service Supervisor.<br />

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT<br />

Credit/Collection Specialist<br />

Melisa Lopez and Victor<br />

Gonzalez welcomed a baby<br />

girl on March 26. Lilyanna Bliss<br />

Gonzalez weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.<br />

and measured 21-1/2 inches.<br />

Congratulations to mom, dad<br />

and big sisters Jordan, Leila<br />

and Brianna.<br />

MEARS IN MOTION NEWSLETTER • July - August 2012<br />

25 YEARS<br />

20 YEARS<br />

CONDOLENCES<br />

Bennett Jones<br />

Motor Coach Mechanic<br />

Larry Duniho<br />

Manager, Taxi Parts Counter<br />

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT<br />

Rae Melek in Applications Development<br />

and Nick Maffeo exchanged wedding<br />

vows on April 21. Congratulations,<br />

Rae and Nick!<br />

Jerry Turner on our Client/Server<br />

Applications Development team and<br />

Andrea Polchlopek were married on<br />

December 3. Best wishes, Jerry and<br />

Andrea!<br />

Trolley Supervisor Ron Hyatt passed away on<br />

May 18. Ron joined <strong>Mears</strong> as a Motor Coach<br />

Operator In 2005.We extend our sympathies to<br />

his family, friends and co-workers.<br />

Heartfelt condolences to family, friends and<br />

colleagues of Luxury Vehicle Chauffeur<br />

David Cleator, who passed away on June 5.<br />

David had been an independent contractor<br />

with <strong>Mears</strong> since 1996.


15 YEARS<br />

Bruce Bauer<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

10 YEARS<br />

Dennis Allen<br />

CCC Service Mechanic<br />

Jack Bumgarner<br />

CCC Radio Dispatch Coordinator<br />

Howard Pikus<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Edwin Diaz<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Tammy Shaw<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Lionel Jean Baptiste<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Roberto Lahens<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Al Rudinger<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

EMPLOYEE NEWS<br />

Miguel Fretts, Jr.<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

5 YEARS<br />

Eril Araujo<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Renate Clawson<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Ghisleine Emile<br />

Motor Coach Cleaner<br />

Patricia Garner<br />

Motor Coach MOD<br />

Ruben Gutierrez<br />

Airport Operations Lead<br />

Samlal Bachoo<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Kismet Diallo<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Fritz Exaus<br />

Shuttle Van Driver<br />

Scott Gasco<br />

Telecom Analyst<br />

Gaspar Merzoian<br />

CCC Shop Supervisor<br />

Giovanny Bonil<br />

Shuttle Van Driver<br />

Faleth Diogene<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Kenneth Fischer<br />

Motor Coach Operator<br />

Renee Gramm<br />

Billing Specialist<br />

MEARS IN MOTION NEWSLETTER • July - August 2012<br />

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4<br />

1 YEAR<br />

MORE EMPLOYEE NEWS<br />

5 YEARS Continued<br />

Dave Jennings<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Cleaner<br />

Jim Phillips<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Operator<br />

Latesha Bean, MDS<br />

Gianfranco Brancucci, MDS<br />

Michelle Brooks, HF!<br />

Matthew Cantwell, MDS<br />

Eduardo Cintron, MDS<br />

Carlos Cruz, MDS<br />

Oscar Delvalle, MDS<br />

Myrna Ellis, CCC<br />

Juan Fernandez, MDS<br />

KUDOS<br />

Andy Jimenez<br />

CCC Radio Shop<br />

Technician<br />

Julio Silva<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Operator<br />

Hello USA! National Account Executive<br />

Valerie Hershiser sends KUDOS to Program<br />

Manager Trish Kanner:<br />

“YOU ARE A ROCK STAR! Great job on the<br />

Conference Direct (CD) transfers! You have<br />

been so AMAZING and I have so enjoyed<br />

working with you. Thank you for all your<br />

efforts, sincere care and ’CAN DO’ attitude.<br />

Everything with CD has been great. It couldn’t<br />

have gone better, and I have really high standards!<br />

This is not an easy group to impress,<br />

and they were impressed.”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Hello Florida! Account Manager Danielle<br />

Guido and Field Staffer Chuck Favorite send<br />

KUDOS to Motor Coach Operators Roy Richardson<br />

and Sam Knechel and Motor Coach<br />

Dispatcher Jimmy Williams:<br />

Reina Fernandez, MDS<br />

Omar Guayana, MDS<br />

Frank Hahn, MDS<br />

James Hickey, MDS<br />

Russell Hickson, MDS<br />

Sony Isaac, CCC<br />

Joel Irzarry, MDS<br />

Shieva Jolly, CCC<br />

Keith Jones, CCC<br />

MEARS IN MOTION NEWSLETTER • July - August 2012<br />

Abdel Laajaj<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Operator<br />

Chester Singletary<br />

Shuttle Van Driver<br />

“Kudos to Roy for going above and beyond<br />

his responsibilities to assist my group’s<br />

departure shuttle when we were in a bind.<br />

My group’s meeting let out about 45 minutes<br />

early, which was also 45 minutes before the<br />

shuttle was supposed to start. The staff and I<br />

had to scramble to get coaches to the hotel<br />

early. Roy came to help from out in the field<br />

since he didn’t have any other moves for a<br />

couple of hours. He did a one-way transfer<br />

and also offered to come back just in case we<br />

might need him again.<br />

“Also, kudos to Jimmy Williams, who helped<br />

get coaches to me as quickly as possible, and<br />

to Sam Knechel, who arrived early for the<br />

shuttle after his previous move and got right<br />

to work even though he hadn’t had a break<br />

yet.”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Eric Martin<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Operator<br />

Mary Speigle<br />

DME Boarding<br />

Representative<br />

Camilla Nedd<br />

Motor Coach<br />

Operator<br />

Barbara Stadig<br />

Client/Server<br />

Applications Dev-<br />

elopment Manager<br />

Kim Kamensky, MDS<br />

Lawrence Kenoly, MDS<br />

Lindsay Leblang, HF!<br />

Vanessa Lopez, HF!<br />

Jennifer McCray, MDS<br />

Eddie Ortiz, MDS<br />

Cindy Parker, MDS<br />

Indira Persaud, MDS<br />

David Powell, MDS<br />

John Burkart (then a Motor Coach Operator,<br />

now MOD) sent KUDOS to fellow Motor<br />

Coach Operator Rick Just:<br />

“Big thanks to Rick for helping me out. He<br />

could tell from the radio chatter that I was a<br />

little confused about my next move. He took<br />

it upon himself to walk down to my coach<br />

and give me directions and a couple of pieces<br />

of advice that made all the difference. It was a<br />

smooth move after that.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Program Manager Mary Johnson sends<br />

KUDOS to Hello Florida! Field Staffers Lori<br />

Babb, Steve Babb, Tim Johnson and Bobby<br />

Seabrease:<br />

“For Starwood I was not feeling well and<br />

all the staff really stepped up to make this a<br />

flawless transfer. I wanted you to know what a<br />

Daniel Niles<br />

Trolley Supervisor<br />

Harry Waite, Jr.<br />

<strong>Transportation</strong><br />

Coordinator<br />

Hector Ortiz, Sr.<br />

Shuttle Van Driver<br />

Pamela Young<br />

MDS Customer<br />

Service Agent<br />

Carol Salgado, HF!<br />

Katriona Salmon, CCC<br />

Maurice Skyers, MDS<br />

Karen Strong, MDS<br />

Aimee Suid, HF!<br />

Christopher Taylor, MDS<br />

Dominique Walker, MDS<br />

Lisa Wilson, MDS<br />

great job they did and how grateful the client<br />

and I were for the wonderful job.”<br />

Hello Florida! Staffing Manager Mary Swift<br />

adds:<br />

“I always love receiving positive feedback<br />

from our partners and customers, but to<br />

receive kudos from a fellow teammate, in my<br />

opinion, is extra special!”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Hello Florida! Senior Account Executive<br />

Susan Harry sends KUDOS to Hello USA!<br />

Marketing Manager Monica Armstrong:<br />

“Thank you for helping us with our MetLife<br />

& WL Gore group’s graphics! You have been<br />

spot on with everything and our clients really<br />

appreciate the perfection. I know [it has<br />

been challenging] to match up the WL Gore<br />

graphics and you were able to fix and finalize.


Growing Greener<br />

COMPANY NEWS<br />

In April of this year, City Cab <strong>Company</strong> of Orlando introduced the first hybrid vehicles to our taxi fleet. Currently we have 5 hybrid taxis, plus 12<br />

fuel efficient vehicles, all of which feature stylish good looks and extended service intervals that help to reduce their impact on the environment.<br />

Our Toyota Camry hybrid taxicab offers drivers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 156 horsepower at 5700 rpm and<br />

156 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. The vehicle mainly operates on the battery unless you need extra power; then the engine runs<br />

as needed. You also might be interested to learn that most of the charge for the battery comes from braking. Unique generators in<br />

the axles provide power to help keep the battery charged. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Camry Hybrid LE is 43 city<br />

mpg/39 highway mpg and 41 mpg combined.<br />

With customer and driver safety as our top priority, the Camry hybrid includes a number of important safety features. In government crash<br />

testing, it received a top 5-star score for overall crash protection, four stars for overall frontal protection and five stars for overall side<br />

protection.<br />

Sporting a redesigned company logo, these sleek new hybrids provide the City Cab <strong>Company</strong> with a fresh image that sets us apart in the transportation<br />

industry.<br />

Meet City Cab Driver Mike Hewitt, pictured here with a new Camry hybrid taxi:<br />

Q: How long have you been driving a <strong>Mears</strong> taxi?<br />

A: I’ve been contracting with <strong>Mears</strong> for three years now.<br />

Q: What did you do before becoming an independent contractor with <strong>Mears</strong>?<br />

A: I was an Information Technologies Executive.<br />

Q: What do you like most about your job now?<br />

A: I very much enjoy getting to know the customers. I also enjoy helping them with their vacation. It’s sort of like being their mobile concierge.<br />

Q: How does driving the new hybrid vehicle compare to driving a conventional/regular vehicle?<br />

A: It rides very smoothly and it is much roomier than it appears from the outside. And of course, the gas mileage is<br />

awesome. I only have to fill up every couple of days, versus every day. It has turned out to be a significant<br />

pay raise.<br />

Q: What surprised you at first about the vehicle?<br />

A: How quiet it is.<br />

Q: How do customers react?<br />

A: Customers are amazed at how much room there is and how quiet it is. Let’s just say I think<br />

we’re helping Toyota’s sales numbers. After riding in our taxi, I’ve had many<br />

customers say they would consider buying the hybrid Camry.<br />

KUDOS Continued<br />

MetLife is consistently blown away with our<br />

professionalism and expertise on all items.<br />

Thanks again for making us all look good. We<br />

really appreciate it!”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Hello Florida! Director of Operations Kathy<br />

Turns sends KUDOS to Client Service Manager<br />

Karren Umstead:<br />

“Karren is awesome! I can’t thank you<br />

enough for having Karren assigned to us for<br />

McDonald’s and SAP. It was so great to have<br />

her there, just a phone call away. No matter<br />

what time, she would resolve any situation.<br />

She always came fully prepared with all the<br />

motor coach information and was just on top<br />

of everything.”<br />

Director of Client Services Lee Bradley adds:<br />

“Karren, once again you came through in<br />

grand style. Please accept my sincere thanks<br />

for your dedication and always doing<br />

whatever it takes to get the job done.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Shuttle/Dispatch Operations Manager Bobby<br />

Karim sends KUDOS to Motor Coach<br />

Operations MOD Patricia Garner and the<br />

Motor Coach Operations team:<br />

“I want to extend a sincere thank you to the<br />

Motor Coach Operations team for their extra<br />

efforts in assisting the Shuttle and DME<br />

Operations. Arrivals at the Airport were at<br />

a peak and equipment was limited. Patricia<br />

communicated with me throughout the entire<br />

shift to ensure that our operational needs<br />

were being fulfilled. She went above and<br />

beyond to make sure that equipment was<br />

not released before checking in with us. She<br />

maintained communication with our DCL<br />

counterparts to assist, and communicated<br />

pertinent information when necessary. Thank<br />

you, Patricia and a job well done.”<br />

Director of Client Services Lee Bradley adds:<br />

“Patricia, I would like to add my sincere<br />

thanks for a job very well done. Your focus on<br />

assisting the entire <strong>Mears</strong> team is indicative<br />

of your dedication to maintaining a seamless<br />

operation.”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

MDS Trainer Julie James sends KUDOS to<br />

Driver Managers Sandy Esteves and Cynthia<br />

Morris:<br />

“Sandy and Cynthia, thank you for your<br />

prompt and cheerful responses to my requests<br />

for assistance, information and employee<br />

photographs for each issue of the <strong>Mears</strong> in<br />

Motion newsletter! I very much appreciate<br />

your positive attitude and willingness to help,<br />

month after month.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency &<br />

Enthusiasm<br />

Sandy Taylor, Disney Group Sales Coordinator<br />

sends these KUDOS:<br />

“I would like to thank all of our Limousine<br />

Chauffeurs for the outstanding job they<br />

always do to make sure every Disney<br />

Wedding is a day to remember:”<br />

Ottmane Belmoudden<br />

Darrell Davis<br />

Steve Kostecki<br />

Sam Masieh<br />

Stanley Minorczyk<br />

Ralph Roberts<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

MEARS IN MOTION NEWSLETTER • July - August 2012<br />

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COMPANY NEWS<br />

The following skilled Motor Coach Operators qualified for our Spring 2012 Safety Awards banquet by<br />

achieving 2000 hours of accident-free driving. More than 25 drivers qualified for the first time this year, 14 drivers earned their second safety award this year,<br />

49 drivers are three-time recipients, 62 drivers are four-time recipients, and three outstanding individuals received this safe-driving recognition for the fifth time!<br />

5-Time Recipients<br />

GARCIA, CARMELO<br />

KNECHEL, SAM<br />

SMITH, DAN<br />

4-Time Recipients<br />

ARMISTEAD, MAURICE<br />

BARAN, DANIEL<br />

BLANCO, CLARENCE<br />

BORELAND, HORACE<br />

BOW, MICHAEL<br />

BRINES, BILL<br />

BROWN, TAMARA<br />

CABRERA, JOAN<br />

CADET, WILNER<br />

CASTRO, LUIS<br />

CENATIEMPO, RICHARD<br />

CHEATUM, GREGORY<br />

CZAYA, RICHARD<br />

DASMY, JOSEPH<br />

DELICE, JEAN<br />

DEOLIVEIRA, MARCONI<br />

DIEUDONNE, MARCELA<br />

DIOGENE, FALETH<br />

HINDS, RICHARD<br />

JAFFAR, SYED<br />

JEANBAPTISTE, LIONEL<br />

JEAN-GILLES, ANSON<br />

KAUFFMAN, CHARLIE<br />

KILKENNY, PHILLIP<br />

LAHENS, ROBERTO<br />

LOPEZ, MARLON<br />

LOVE, BOBBY<br />

LOVERA, ARMANDO<br />

MACLEOD, BILL<br />

MALAVE, RAFAEL<br />

MATOS, HENRY<br />

MEDERO, TITO<br />

MEIJA, JORDAN<br />

MENDEZ, SANTIAGO<br />

MILLS, JONATHAN<br />

MOORE, GREGORY<br />

MORALES, DAVID<br />

ORTEGA, BENJAMIN<br />

PAGLIOCCA, JEANNE<br />

PALACIO, JAVIER<br />

PETERSON, RANDOLPH<br />

PHILLIPS, JAMES<br />

PIERRE, JEAN<br />

PIKUS, HOWARD<br />

POINT DUJOUR, PIERRE<br />

PORTER, EDWARD<br />

REARDON, BILL<br />

RHYNARD, DAVID<br />

RIBEIRO, HENDERSON<br />

RICHARD, LUCNER<br />

ROCHA, ERNESTO<br />

SCHROEDER, PATRICK<br />

SHAW, TAMMY<br />

STEEL, ROCKLAND<br />

TAYLOR, ALAN<br />

TELSAINT, WILNEL<br />

VALENTIN, RUBEN<br />

VALLEJO, GUSTAVO<br />

VERA, MATILDA<br />

WALKER, FREDDIE<br />

WALTERS, KENRICK<br />

WALTON, CREETON<br />

Drivers received awards based on the number of times they’ve achieved the<br />

safety program goals.<br />

Award 1, for First-Time Recipients<br />

Snap-Shut Log Book Cover<br />

Expandable Saddle Bag<br />

Imprinted Stainless Steel Tumbler<br />

Streamlight Key-Mate<br />

Award 2<br />

Tire Tread Depth Gauge<br />

Milano Jr. Writing Pad w/Drake Twist<br />

Calculator<br />

Re-Usable Grocery Bags<br />

Houdini Automotive Escape Tool<br />

30100 Houdini Key Chain Rescue<br />

Hook Tool<br />

MEARS IN MOTION NEWSLETTER • July - August 2012<br />

3-Time Recipients<br />

ADAMS, JAMES<br />

ALMODOVAR, ISMAEL<br />

BAKER, TIMOTHY<br />

BOKEL, PAUL<br />

BROWN, SAMMIE<br />

CALIXTE, RICHARD<br />

CANTAVE, JACQUES<br />

CHARLIER, JEAN<br />

CLUTE, CHRISTIAN<br />

COOPER, RAYMOND<br />

CULLATON, BRIAN<br />

DE POFE, DOMINIC<br />

DEMARQUEZ, MARCEL<br />

DIAZ, EDWIN<br />

ELAM, NORMAN<br />

FELIZ, JOSUE<br />

FIGUEROA, BETSY<br />

GAITAN, LUIS<br />

GERMOSEN, SOBEIDA<br />

GONZALEZ, ALBERTO<br />

HASSAN, MOHAMMED<br />

HERNANDEZ, RICHARD<br />

HORN, GERY<br />

LAAJAJ, ABDEL<br />

LASANTA, CARLOS<br />

LILEY, RICHARD<br />

LOZADA, JOSE<br />

MARINELLI, JERRY<br />

MARTIN, JANE<br />

MARTIN, VICTORIA<br />

MCCREARY, GARY<br />

MCGINTY, ROBERT<br />

MESA, MARIA<br />

Award 3<br />

42” Arc Telescopic Folding Automatic<br />

Umbrella<br />

24 oz. Expedition Water Bottle<br />

12-Pack Cooler Bag<br />

Award 4<br />

Tool Kit<br />

Key Strap W/ Carabineer Hook<br />

Pen<br />

Shopping Tote<br />

Award 5<br />

Life in Motion Primary Computer<br />

Backpack<br />

Digital People Counter<br />

MILLER, MARK<br />

MINCHILLI, JOHN<br />

MURPHY, BILL<br />

OLMEDA, LINDA<br />

ORTIZ, USBERTO<br />

PANTOJA, JAROL<br />

PIMENTEL, DAVID<br />

ROBERTS, DARRYL<br />

RODRIGUEZ, ANTOINETTE<br />

SANTOS, ANGEL<br />

SHUTT, JAMES<br />

SIERRA, ROBERTO<br />

SOMMERCETTE, JOSEPH<br />

SOSA, NESTOR<br />

VALLE, JOSE<br />

WILKERSON, DONALD<br />

2-Time Recipients<br />

ALCIDA, CHERISTHENE<br />

ARMS, DANNY<br />

BACHOO, SAMLAL<br />

BAUER, BRUCE<br />

BERMUDEZ, ALEJANDRO<br />

CHAMBERLAIN, PAUL<br />

COLE, DONALD<br />

FULLER, PATRICIA<br />

JOYNER, ADAM<br />

JUST, RICKY<br />

LEITON, GERMAN<br />

MAIN, CLIFFORD<br />

MARTIN, ERIC<br />

MOLINA, GUILLERMO<br />

First-Time Recipients<br />

ANDERSON, GEORGE<br />

AUBOURG, MARC<br />

BAKER, WILL<br />

BELTRE, GILBERT<br />

BENTCLIFF, THOMAS<br />

BLOOM, MICHAEL<br />

BOWERS, ROBERT<br />

BRUCE, JAMES<br />

CHIDESTER, GARY<br />

COLON, EDWIN<br />

COLON, RANDY<br />

COLYER, HENRY<br />

DIFIORE, MATTHEW<br />

FREY, SHARON<br />

GIRALDO, JOSE<br />

GONZALEZ, CESAR<br />

HOWARD, SHAWN<br />

HOYO, MARCELINO<br />

HUGHLEY, DONNA<br />

JOHNSON-HORTON,<br />

ROSEANNE<br />

MACK, DAVID L.<br />

MASSE, DAVID<br />

MORCOM, RICHARD<br />

PEREZ, LUZ<br />

RAGBEER, RAMDATH<br />

RIVERA, MIGUEL<br />

RIVERA, VERONICA<br />

STEWARD, DANIEL


The Comfort Suites (computer code #1233) is now<br />

Clarion Suites Maingate West<br />

7888 West Hwy 192, Kissimmee, FL 34747<br />

407-390-9888<br />

Shuttle Zone 4; Luxury Vehicle Zone 162; Taxi Zone 354<br />

The Clarion MGW (computer code #1240) is now<br />

Comfort Inn MGW<br />

7675 West Hwy 192, Kissimmee, FL 34747<br />

407-396-4000<br />

Shuttle Zone 4; Luxury Vehicle Zone 162; Taxi Zone 375<br />

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (computer code #1199)<br />

is now open.<br />

1850 Century Drive, Orlando, FL 32830<br />

407-938-7000<br />

Shuttle Zone 4; Luxury Vehicle Zone 161; Taxi Zone 309<br />

Studio 6 Hotel (location code #48352) has been added to our<br />

system for shuttle service.<br />

5733 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34746<br />

407-390-1869<br />

Shuttle Zone 4; Luxury Vehicle Zone 143; Taxi Zone 361<br />

New Epcot Experience Gives<br />

Guests Green Ideas<br />

Showcasing green living,<br />

the VISION House opened<br />

at Epcot on Earth Day,<br />

giving Guests eco-friendly<br />

ideas and inspiration.<br />

Sponsored by Green Builder<br />

Media, the innovative<br />

exhibit includes a guided<br />

tour showcasing an array<br />

of environmental options<br />

ranging from whole-home<br />

automation to energy<br />

efficiency.<br />

Source: MouseMail<br />

LOCAL NEWS<br />

Now Open: Art of Animation<br />

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened its doors on May 31 as hundreds of Cast Members welcomed<br />

guests and community leaders from across Central Florida who shared in the historic moment. The resort<br />

supported 800 jobs during construction, and once completely open later this year it will employ a total of<br />

750 Cast Members.<br />

The big blue world of Nemo and friends has come to life as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened its first<br />

phase with 320 Finding Nemo family suites, which sleep up to six guests. The Cars wing will open June 18<br />

with 480 suites, and The Lion King opens August 10 with another 320 suites. Standard-sized guest rooms will<br />

make up The Little Mermaid wing, the final phase set to open September 15 with 864 rooms. All the themed<br />

areas offer elaborate storytelling both inside and out, from each of the classic films.<br />

The three-story, value-priced resort hotel tells the story of the animation process in phases from pencil<br />

drawings to close-ups. It immediately transports guests into the worlds of favorite Disney characters and<br />

animated films beginning at check-in. Pencil drawings of Nemo, Ariel, Lightning McQueen and Simba adorn<br />

the entryway, and a chandelier composed of 77 animation storyboards enhances the lively and modern<br />

Animation Hall lobby.<br />

At each wing of the resort, giant sketchbooks filled with favorite characters pave the way to each storyline<br />

revealed. And the character sketches become three dimensional with some 2,500 sculpted figures decorating<br />

the resort’s exterior and interior. “Our goal is to make guests feel like they have been immersed in the artistry<br />

and enchantment of Walt Disney and Disney•Pixar animated classics,” said Walt Disney Imagineer Frank Paris.<br />

Inside the guestrooms, everything from linens and carpeting to fixtures and furniture all tie in to the storyline.<br />

In Finding Nemo, there are coral-shaped chairs and bubble ceiling lights; metallic tiles in the bathroom make<br />

guests feel as though they are in a submarine.<br />

Kids of all ages can make a splash at the “Big Blue” pool, the largest hotel swimming pool at Walt Disney<br />

World Resort, measuring 11,859 square feet. Guests will feel like they are swimming with Dory and Nemo as<br />

underwater speakers periodically pipe in music and messages from film characters. Guests will enter scenes<br />

from the animated world and can explore the colorful reef and East Australian Current with a giant-sized<br />

Mr. Ray whose wings span 27 feet, pose for a picture with Crush or frolic with Squirt in the Righteous Reef,<br />

a children’s play area.<br />

Disney Imagineers continue to put finishing touches on the three wings of the resort opening throughout the<br />

summer and into September. At Cars, a freshly paved road will lead to the Cozy Cone Motel complete with a<br />

Cozy Cone pool and cone-shaped cabanas. It’s a journey through an African landscape in The Lion King<br />

complete with an elephant graveyard play area that invites youngsters to seek hakuna matata time. Treasures<br />

from the human world fill Ariel’s grotto in an under-the-sea kingdom in The Little Mermaid courtyard.<br />

Situated adjacent to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is opening in phases, with<br />

family suite rates starting at $248 per night. These 1,120 suites include two bathrooms, a kitchenette and<br />

three separate sleeping areas that can sleep up to six. The 864 standard rooms sleep up to four, with rates as<br />

low as $95.<br />

Source: MouseMail<br />

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Spotlight on Safety<br />

Bad Things Happen To Good Drivers<br />

Every day, good, experienced drivers who obey the speed limit<br />

and stay alert, are injured or killed by inexperienced, careless,<br />

drunk or reckless drivers. The National Safety Council (NSC)<br />

estimates that there are, on average, approximately 34,700<br />

motor vehicle deaths in the U.S. each year. The NSC analysis<br />

also determined that even good drivers are injured or killed by<br />

the two most common accident types: head-on collisions and<br />

running stop signs or red lights.<br />

Head-On Collisions<br />

According to NSC statistics, the head-on collision is the cause<br />

of about 42% of the “good driver” deaths on the road. These<br />

accidents are the most sudden and most difficult to avoid.<br />

There is often little time for evasive maneuvers and the speed of<br />

both vehicles increases the violence of the crash. The estimates<br />

are that 63% of head-on collisions appear to be caused by<br />

distracted drivers or by drivers who fell asleep at the wheel<br />

and drifted into oncoming traffic; 20% occur around curves in<br />

the road where a driver was going too fast and veered into the<br />

opposite lane of travel; and 6% were caused by drivers passing<br />

another vehicle at a bad time.<br />

Running Stop Signs & Traffic Lights<br />

The NSC statistics further showed that 16% of “good driver”<br />

deaths were caused by another driver who failed to stop at a<br />

stop sign, and 8% of the drivers killed were victims of red-light<br />

running. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates<br />

that each year more than 800 people die and more than<br />

200,000 are injured in crashes that involve red-light running.<br />

The IIHS has further determined that crashes at red lights have<br />

increased more than three times the rate of all other types of<br />

fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S. After monitoring several busy<br />

intersections over several months, IIHS discovered a pattern of<br />

red light violation rates of three per intersection per hour . . . and<br />

the rate was more frequent during peak travel times.<br />

What Can You Do?<br />

Our nation’s highways are still the safest place to drive. The<br />

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<br />

statistics show just 14% of traffic fatalities occur on highways,<br />

while an amazing 86% occur on city streets, side roads and<br />

byways. Of course, highway driving is never the only option<br />

you have, so use your professional training to avoid the poor<br />

driving habits of others. Stay alert and slow down when you<br />

travel on side roads. Keep your eyes moving to include looking<br />

far down the road, and stay alert for potential conflicts at all<br />

times. Approach curves with caution and at a safe speed. The<br />

same applies with intersections; be wary when you come to<br />

a stop sign or red light, even when you have the right of way.<br />

Watch other vehicles and their drivers to help determine what<br />

their actions may be. When your light turns green, take a couple<br />

of seconds and check both ways before proceeding. Protect<br />

yourself and slow down.<br />

Source: May 2012 Lancer Insurance <strong>Company</strong> “Driver Safety Bulletin”<br />

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Opening Dates Set for<br />

Magic Kingdom Expansion<br />

Progress continues on the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, which is expected<br />

to draw even more visitors to Central Florida. As a multi-year project, New Fantasyland will<br />

open in several phases beginning this summer. In July, the second carousel of Dumbo the Flying<br />

Elephant will open along with a new interactive indoor area. Just in time for summertime<br />

fun in the sun, kids can also cool off with a new experience, Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station.<br />

By the holidays, several more experiences will be introduced, including Under the Sea -<br />

Journey of The Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s<br />

Tavern and Ariel’s Grotto.<br />

Source: MouseMail<br />

Gaylord Opens Onsite Water Park<br />

The Gaylord Palms recently opened a new pool complex for hotel guests. For a real splash of<br />

WOW, kids will love the thrilling new Everglades-inspired Cypress Springs Family Fun Water<br />

Park. Highlights include:<br />

• Everglades-inspired water wonderland designed especially for families.<br />

• Multi-level water playground “tree house” with zero-entry beach-style design, four<br />

water slides, an active lagoon, plunge pool, water basketball play area, and dedicated<br />

toddler pool.<br />

• Poolside cabanas provide a private spot to relax and unwind.<br />

• Full-length feature films at the Splash ‘N’ Screen movie. (All films are child-friendly.)<br />

• Crack-A-Lackin’ Pool Party, where hotel guests can dance, play games and win fun prizes<br />

with special appearances by favorite DreamWorks characters.<br />

• Food and beverages at the new poolside SandBar.<br />

Source: Gaylord Entertainment


Here’s to Your Health:<br />

BackSafe ® Best Practices<br />

Dave is an active guy who’s never had any problems with his back.<br />

One day he’s at home doing yardwork when…OUCH! Suddenly he<br />

can’t move without severe lower back pain. What happened? Dave<br />

didn’t follow a few simple BackSafe ® steps to protect himself from a<br />

preventable injury.<br />

Many “sudden” back problems are actually the result of repeated small<br />

injuries over a period of weeks, months or years. These repeated “microtraumas”<br />

can accumulate and become a major pain in the back. Here’s what<br />

you can do EVERY DAY to stay healthy:<br />

Sitting:<br />

• Sit up straight, no slouching (your mother was right all along!)<br />

• Keep feet flat on floor<br />

• Be sure your lower spine is supported by the chair back<br />

• Hips and knees should be bent at a comfortable angle<br />

Lifting:<br />

• Keep your head up (don’t look down)<br />

• Test the load, get a good grip<br />

• Keep shoulders facing front, not twisted<br />

• Pull the load close to your body<br />

• Exhale while you rise smoothly upward<br />

• Straighten your knees, hips and legs; lift with your<br />

legs, not your back<br />

Carrying:<br />

• See your path clearly, before you start walking<br />

• Hold the load close to your body<br />

• Keep good balance<br />

• Don’t twist<br />

• Bend knees slightly<br />

Setting Load Down:<br />

• Take a wide stance<br />

• Bend knees<br />

• Keep head level<br />

• Arms straight<br />

• Exhale as you lower the load<br />

REMEMBER: “NOSE BETWEEN<br />

TOES – HEAD UP – LOAD CLOSE<br />

TO BODY”<br />

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CUSTOMER COMMENTS<br />

EXAMPLES OF<br />

EXCELLENCE<br />

Shuttle Van Driver Roberto Jimenez<br />

was commended by a grateful<br />

customer:<br />

“I was a passenger on your van<br />

recently. Roberto was my driver.<br />

He was prompt and professional,<br />

letting me know how many more<br />

stops we had before going to the<br />

airport. I have never had a shuttle driver inform me of<br />

this. His driving was very professional as well, making<br />

complete stops and making sure to slow sufficiently<br />

before turns. At times, a multi-passenger van can feel like<br />

you are on a roller coaster when the driver makes turns,<br />

but not with Roberto. Along the way, I realized I had<br />

forgotten my iPhone at the hotel (my phone is the lifeline<br />

of my business!). Roberto agreed to get me back quickly<br />

to grab it. I am truly grateful!<br />

“I don’t always use a shuttle when I fly, but whenever I<br />

can, I will use <strong>Mears</strong>’ shuttle from now on.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Safety, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Luxury Vehicle Chauffeur Steve<br />

Kakeyere received praise from Tiv<br />

Stottlemyer and Jim Williams with<br />

ERA Real Estate Professionals:<br />

“We had the pleasure of having<br />

Steve as our Chauffeur. He delivered<br />

exceptional service to our<br />

family and staff. He was always<br />

prompt and courteous. We enjoyed seeing him almost<br />

every day. We were confident that we were in good<br />

hands. He is definitely an exceptional Chauffeur. His<br />

customer satisfaction rating is 10++++.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

A grateful customer praised<br />

Checker Cab Driver Pierre Telcy:<br />

“We used the services of <strong>Mears</strong><br />

<strong>Transportation</strong> from Disney’s<br />

Boardwalk Hotel to Universal<br />

Studios. During the ride, I<br />

inadvertently left my wallet in the<br />

cab. Not realizing it for several hours, we contacted<br />

your organization and were given a claim number<br />

and were told that a call would be made to the<br />

fleet. We did not know the cab number or any other<br />

information. We didn’t hold out much hope of seeing<br />

the wallet again and started making arrangements for<br />

replacement identification because we were flying<br />

home the next day.<br />

“Before Customer Service had the chance to make any<br />

calls, my husband’s cell phone rang and it was the cab<br />

driver, Pierre Telcy. A passenger in the back seat had<br />

found the wallet and had given it to the driver. Within<br />

a half-hour, I had my wallet returned with everything<br />

intact! Thank for the quality of your organization and<br />

Mr. Telcy’s helpfulness, kindness and reliability.”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency, Integrity & Enthusiasm<br />

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Kyle Briggs with Estee Lauder Travel Retailing appreciated<br />

the service provided by Hello Florida! Account Executive<br />

Chris Esposito and Account Manager Regina Batcher:<br />

“Thank you for all your help in putting together my meeting<br />

room again this year. I was very impressed by Regina’s<br />

dedication and passion. She rose above and beyond the<br />

call of duty to ensure my room was a success. It is very<br />

refreshing to have someone with such drive looking out for<br />

your best interests (and who’s not afraid to crack the whip<br />

when needed!). Again, thank you for all your help and<br />

hard work.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Hello Florida! Account Executive Alison Davis recently<br />

earned this note of thanks from Dawn Jones with the<br />

Convention Services Department at Rosen Shingle Creek:<br />

“The Chick-fil-A party looked amazing; you did a great job!<br />

I am so impressed with your work. You make things happen<br />

for our clients. All the stress and no sleep over the last<br />

couple of months was worth it. Your party rocked.”<br />

Core Value: Enthusiasm<br />

Senior Disney Sales Manage Nick Stein and Program<br />

Manager Mary Johnson received these words of gratitude:<br />

“A HUGE thank you for assisting with our event. As<br />

always, it was a pleasure to work with you! You (and your<br />

team) exhibited the highest degree of professionalism and<br />

flexibility in dealing with our challenging group. I don’t<br />

know what we would have done without you! I hope we<br />

can work together again in the future!”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

City Cab Field Operations Managers Chris Recicar and Ian<br />

Kaufman received the gratitude of a guest at ESPN Wide<br />

World of Sports:<br />

“I want to extend my thanks to you and the crew for the<br />

help you provided at the Braves game when my Blackberry<br />

went missing. It turned up in Lost & Found, but your<br />

cheerful assistance was much appreciated.”<br />

Core Values: Integrity & Enthusiasm<br />

Motor Coach Operators Robert Bowers, Josue Feliz, Neil<br />

Goss and Omar Guayana were thanked by this customer:<br />

“The move went very smoothly and I’d like to commend<br />

the motor coach operators for their teamwork. They helped<br />

me keep counts on their own coaches, assisted the other<br />

drivers with staging at the end of the program and were<br />

very well mannered. They greeted the guests with smiles,<br />

and the cast members and the Walt Disney World (WDW)<br />

representative recognized how smoothly everything went<br />

at the end of the night. He made a positive comment on<br />

how the drivers were staged and how it made perfect sense<br />

for the flow of loading. We were staged in Odyssey parking<br />

lot and two coaches had to back in, facing in the out<br />

direction with doors to the Guests. Awesome idea by Josue<br />

and Neil to stage that way! Worked out GREAT! Kudos to<br />

our AWESOME drivers!”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

A happy customer complimented Motor Coach Operator<br />

Sam Knechel:<br />

“WOW! I don’t know where to begin. Everything about<br />

our trip to Lakeland was fantastic. You have no idea how<br />

thrilled I was to see Sam as our driver. I knew we were in<br />

good, capable and competent hands for the duration of<br />

our trip. He is a true ‘Boy Scout’ driver - on time, prepared<br />

and ready for anything. He phoned ahead to destinations,<br />

gave door-to-door service, even ran back for repairs so we<br />

would not be left on the side of the road with a breakdown<br />

and 40 miserable people.<br />

“As a culture, we don’t often take time to say thank you,<br />

so THANK YOU <strong>Mears</strong> and Sam for a great trip. We look<br />

forward to making the same arrangements next year when<br />

we go to Lakeland.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Safety, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Luxury Vehicle Chauffeur Carl Stephenson provided great<br />

service to Ron DiLorenzo from Wheeling, WV:<br />

“I want to thank your company for the wonderful service<br />

you gave my family while vacationing at Disney. While<br />

boarding our plane to depart for home, I noticed I had lost<br />

my cell phone. I called everywhere I had been in hopes of<br />

finding it.<br />

“A special thanks to Carl for taking time to check his van<br />

and discover my cell phone. He called my son (who<br />

was listed on the phone). I couldn’t believe he sent it by<br />

next-day mail to accommodate me. What a true gentleman<br />

and fantastic Chauffeur, all of which is a reflection on your<br />

company. Simply put, you are a class organization. Thank<br />

you very much for everything.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Integrity & Enthusiasm<br />

Isabelle Doin with HRG North America commended Hello<br />

Florida! Account Executive Anne Laxson:<br />

“This is our second year working with Hello Florida!. I<br />

would love to go back to Orlando just to get to work with<br />

Hello Florida! and Anne again. I can’t say enough about<br />

her dedication to her clients. She really is fabulous to work<br />

with (during the planning and on-site). Always prompt to<br />

respond and is always up for a last-minute challenge! Every<br />

individual we met from your team has been GREAT, not<br />

just good. Thank you so much for helping make our event<br />

a success!”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

City Cab Operations Manager Brian Roy passed along a<br />

satisfied customer’s compliments for Checker Van Driver<br />

Serge Telfort:<br />

“Bill came from New York to see a medical specialist.<br />

Serge transported Bill and his family to and from Florida<br />

Hospital, and gave him excellent service. Bill says Serge<br />

was a true gentleman and that he could not be more<br />

satisfied with our service.”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm


Cabot Tracey with Push Button Productions sends his<br />

thanks to Sales Coordinator Teneisha Nance:<br />

“Thank you for the transportation your company provided.<br />

It was exactly what we needed and worked out really well<br />

for everyone at the event. You were a big help getting the<br />

whole transaction figured out.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Hello Florida! Account Executive Kelly Kruszewski and<br />

Account Manager Melissa Klein made a great impression<br />

on this customer:<br />

“I want to extend my sincere appreciation for the fine job<br />

you and your staff did as our destination management<br />

company for our Circle of Champions sales incentive. We<br />

had many compliments for all facets of the trip – the<br />

airport transportation, the excursions and the dining events.<br />

Melissa and her crew did a great job taking care of us and<br />

being attentive at all the functions – very professional and<br />

customer service oriented.<br />

“I appreciate the role Hello Florida! played in making our<br />

event a success and look forward to working with you in<br />

the future if the occasion calls for it. If you need a<br />

reference for a potential new client, please feel free to<br />

use my name.”<br />

Kelly Kruszewski adds:<br />

“One of the nicest emails I have ever received. Thank you<br />

Melissa for being such a rock star. I really appreciate all<br />

that you do!”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

Jill Ashcraft with Automotive Finance Corporation praised<br />

Hello Las Vegas! Account Manager Jacqueline Aviles and<br />

Field Staffers Daryl Blakely and Tracie Gray:<br />

“Thank you for everything you did to make our weekend<br />

in Las Vegas a wonderful experience. Our folks raved about<br />

the experience they had, and you and your team are responsible<br />

for that. We certainly appreciate everything you<br />

did to make this weekend a huge success. Daryl and Tracie<br />

did an outstanding job and I really appreciate your taking<br />

the time to check-in with me to make sure all was going<br />

well. Thanks again for everything!”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Paul <strong>Mears</strong> III received this complimentary note for Sales<br />

Coordinator Teneisha Nance and Shuttle Van Driver John<br />

McCammack:<br />

“Thank you so very much for providing the <strong>Mears</strong> shuttle<br />

van for our Lake Silver event. Your generous contribution is<br />

greatly appreciated. Teneisha and John were wonderful to<br />

work with. They were courteous, professional, friendly and<br />

prompt. They were great representatives of <strong>Mears</strong>.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

CUSTOMER COMMENTS<br />

Dona M. Dickerson, Project Coordinator with HD Supply,<br />

complimented Motor Coach Operator Max Mena:<br />

“I wanted to let you know how great a job Max did for us!<br />

He knew exactly where we were going and how to get<br />

there. He came fully prepared and did not have to rely<br />

on anyone else. He did a great job transporting us and<br />

returning us safely! I wish more drivers were like him.”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency, Safety & Enthusiasm<br />

Sales Coordinator Erin Leonhardt, Motor Coach Operators<br />

Juan Fernandez and William Reardon and Hello Florida!<br />

Field Staffer Joe Zulywitz received this note of thanks:<br />

“I am very pleased with the service you and <strong>Mears</strong> have<br />

given us. I was delighted to see your representative, Joe,<br />

waiting for us with a big sign at baggage claim and leading<br />

us to your motor coach. Both drivers were very nice,<br />

helpful gentleman, and you have been very nice and<br />

helpful, too. I will certainly plan on using <strong>Mears</strong> again for<br />

such trips.”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

Barbara Allen with Frangus Elementary appreciated the<br />

service provided by Motor Coach Operators Lois Turco<br />

and Jeanne Pagliocca:<br />

“I wanted to praise our drivers, Jeanne and Lois. They<br />

were friendly, funny, and a pleasure to work with. Jeanne<br />

was very helpful in helping decide the best time to return<br />

from Legoland to ensure our arrival back at school. I know<br />

many people take the time to complain, but I had to let<br />

you know that these two ladies were awesome. We’ll be<br />

requesting Jeanne and Lois again.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Respect<br />

Sales Coordinator Peggy Nance and Motor Coach<br />

Operators Bruce Bauer, Mark Miller, Jeanne Pagliocca<br />

and Alvaro Rudinger, Jr. were commended by a grateful<br />

customer:<br />

“Many thanks to you and <strong>Mears</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> for<br />

providing motor coaches (and a luggage truck) for this<br />

year’s music travels. All trips went off without a glitch and<br />

you have been a tremendous help with the contracts.<br />

Without your help we would never leave the parking lot!”<br />

Core Values: Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Sales Manager Ortancis Gaines received the appreciation<br />

of Charlene Bordenick with Cryovac, Inc.:<br />

“Ortancis, I want to thank you so much for making all<br />

those changes on the ground transportation reservations!<br />

You are a major key to the success of our annual meetings<br />

each year at Bay Hill. Thank you not only for your expertise<br />

in handling our transportation needs but also the<br />

professionalism with which you handle it. You make<br />

my job a lot easier.”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

EXAMPLES OF<br />

EXCELLENCE<br />

Luxury Vehicle Chauffeurs<br />

Alberto Joa and Domingo<br />

Rivera-Velez received a five-star<br />

review from Mark J. Bendix,<br />

President and COO of the Bama<br />

Companies:<br />

“Recently I had the opportunity<br />

to be served by your company<br />

while attending the McDonald’s<br />

Global convention in Orlando.<br />

The purpose of my note is to<br />

share my experience with you<br />

about the outstanding service I<br />

received by two team members.<br />

“I was staying at Marriott Orlando World Center when<br />

I first was served by Domingo Rivera-Velez. He took<br />

me to Ritz Golf Course where I had a tee time. He<br />

was extremely polite, respectful and service oriented.<br />

During my stay of 4 days I had a full calendar of<br />

events, meetings, and social obligations. When<br />

Domingo dropped me off at the course, he asked if<br />

I needed any additional rides and said he would be<br />

willing to accommodate them. Knowing I had a tight<br />

schedule over the next few days, I figured I would see<br />

how reliable he was. I told him when my golf game<br />

was going to be over and that I needed him to be<br />

there promptly, as I had another event to attend but<br />

needed to return to the hotel first.<br />

“This was the beginning of a busy week. Domingo<br />

was there on time and ready with a friendly demeanor.<br />

That evening, I asked him if he would be<br />

available, as I had to attend a cocktail reception and<br />

a dinner at another location. Domingo shared that his<br />

shift was over at 4 p.m. but that he would call a friend<br />

who could handle the transportation that evening.<br />

Domingo went out of his way to call Alberto Joa and<br />

coordinate my transportation needs for me and my<br />

business associates. He called to confirm the times<br />

and even checked in later that evening to make sure<br />

Alberto arrived on time. Over the next 4 days these<br />

two individuals provided the highest level of service<br />

for me and my business associates. They both were<br />

outstanding representatives of your company and<br />

were the most professional and service oriented drivers<br />

I have had.<br />

“I travel extensively around the world with businesses<br />

in Asia and Europe and use cars and drivers quite<br />

often. These two individuals are at the top of my list<br />

in terms of service, quality, flexibility, reliability and<br />

generally nice people.<br />

“I, too, am in the business of serving customers and<br />

would want my people to act and serve customers the<br />

way these two gentlemen served me.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

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CUSTOMER COMMENTS<br />

Sales Coordinator Jose Ulmos and Motor Coach Operators<br />

Robert Bowers, Brian Cullaton, Kismet Diallo, Gary<br />

McCreary and Tammy Shaw received this note of thanks<br />

from Gary Mervis, Chairman and Founder of Camp Good<br />

Days and Special Times:<br />

“On behalf of all the children, young adults and women<br />

who had the opportunity to participate in the Camp Good<br />

Days and Special Times’ annual Florida trip, I would like<br />

to thank you for your help in providing our motor coach<br />

transportation.<br />

“The <strong>Mears</strong> motor coach transportation allowed for us to<br />

all travel together and helped to make the trip special for<br />

all those who attended. In addition, please know that all of<br />

the drivers we had throughout our stay were very pleasant<br />

and accommodating.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Respect<br />

Judy Campbell with Northern Blizzard Resources<br />

expressed her appreciation of Hello Arizona! Director<br />

of Business Development Kathleen Glenn and Account<br />

Manager Rachel Bell:<br />

“I have had so much positive feedback from our group on<br />

how well they were looked after by Hello Arizona! on the<br />

Phoenix trip. They said that everything ran so smoothly and<br />

every small detail was taken care of.<br />

“Thank you, Kathleen for recommending the Montelucia<br />

and for your incredible assistance in putting all the events<br />

together. Thank you, Rachel for bringing it all together and<br />

making the event such a success.”<br />

Core Values: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

Kathleen Reynolds, Wedding Coordinator with Disney’s<br />

Fairy Tale Weddings, commended the service provided by<br />

Limousine Chauffeur Ralph Roberts:<br />

“Ralph was totally wonderful to work with. He was exactly<br />

where he was supposed to be when he needed to be there.<br />

I also liked how he knelt in front of the rear tire as the bride<br />

got into the limousine so that her dress did not come in<br />

contact with the rear tire and get dirty. Great attention to<br />

detail and another WOW!”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

Hello Florida! Senior Account Executive Lisa Bussard-<br />

Compton, Creative Services Manager Cendy Knight and<br />

Account Manager LeeAnne Littlefield earned this<br />

compliment recently:<br />

“A long overdue note of thanks to you, Cendy, and<br />

LeeAnne for our wonderful event! I’m still receiving calls<br />

on how beautiful it was.<br />

“Over the years I have worked with numerous destintation<br />

management companies, and you are, by far, the best! You<br />

made our vision a reality in a very short period of time and<br />

did it to perfection!<br />

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with all of you. Thank you<br />

for making my job so easy.”<br />

Core Value: Enthusiasm & Efficiency<br />

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Karyn Rizzo with SunLife had great things to say about<br />

Program Manager Trish Kanner:<br />

“You were an amazing partner and friend, and I really can’t<br />

thank you enough! From the minute I met you, I knew how<br />

committed you were to making our program a success!<br />

It ran flawlessly, as I knew it would. You went above and<br />

beyond and I truly appreciate it. I took up so much of<br />

your day but you continued to have a pleasant smile on<br />

your face! I hope we get a chance to work together again.<br />

Again, my sincerest gratitude.”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Enthusiasm<br />

Amy Riendeau, Wedding Event Manager with Disney’s<br />

Fairy Tale Weddings, appreciated the service provided by<br />

Luxury Vehicle Chauffeur William Simpson:<br />

“I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the<br />

driver. He called to let me know that he had found the<br />

missing phone and brought it to the Marriott Resort. The<br />

fact that he found it and returned it to the guest immediately<br />

is outstanding. AND he called me to let me know. I<br />

wanted to recognize him for the outstanding guest service<br />

he provided to this group! He deserves a gold star.”<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency, Integrity & Enthusiasm<br />

Senior Sales Coordinator Rachel Bustamante and several<br />

Motor Coach Operators received this message of gratitude<br />

from Wendy Gray, Dreams Coordinator with Dreams<br />

Come True:<br />

“I am writing to say a great big thank you to you for all<br />

your help and support with our recent group trip to<br />

Orlando. As always, you arranged our coach transfers<br />

perfectly and I cannot thank you enough for taking care of<br />

this as well as arranging the airport transfers for the Gamble<br />

family who were travelling back to the UK. We really<br />

appreciate your being there. The group had a wonderful<br />

time in Orlando and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.<br />

“The drivers, as always, were first-class and couldn’t have<br />

been kinder or more helpful. No wonder so many people<br />

choose to travel with <strong>Mears</strong>.<br />

A special “thank you” to the following Motor Coach<br />

Operators who participated in various moves for this group:<br />

George Blum<br />

Luis Castro<br />

Christian Clute<br />

Oscar Delvalle<br />

Dan Lawler<br />

Bobby Love<br />

Robert McGinty<br />

Core Values: Respect, Efficiency & Enthusiasm<br />

Jane Martin<br />

Jeanne Pagliocca<br />

Corey Steff<br />

New Hello Arizona! Account Manager Jamie Britts was<br />

thanked by a happy customer right out of the starting gate:<br />

“Everyone was just great to deal with. It was really a<br />

pleasant experience, in fact the best one since I have been<br />

planning meetings and events for the past 10 years.”<br />

Hello Arizona! Account Executive Brianna Moody adds:<br />

“Jamie – great job! Kimberly from Brandt Tractor had a<br />

great experience with us. Way to go on your first program<br />

operated!”<br />

Core Value: Enthusiasm<br />

Sales Coordinator Janie Bascom received an “A+” from<br />

Cornerstone Charter Academy:<br />

“Thank you for making the adjustment [we discussed]. It<br />

is wonderful to work with such a reputable company that<br />

clearly has integrity. In today’s world, that integrity shines!<br />

We will definitely be using your company in the future. I<br />

will recommend you to others as well!”<br />

Core Values: Respect & Integrity<br />

We would also like to recognize the following individuals<br />

who received compliments from customers recently:<br />

Heather Husom<br />

Jeanine Ollarek<br />

Michele Caruvana<br />

Eti Itah<br />

Robert Bowman<br />

David Crawford<br />

Charlie Kauffman<br />

Roberto Lahens<br />

Christopher Luckie<br />

Rafael Malave Munoz<br />

Merry Meyer<br />

David Rhynard<br />

Gustavo Vallejo<br />

Derrick Wilson<br />

Bruce Boulden<br />

Linda Schwarz<br />

NEWSLETTER CREDITS<br />

Published bimonthly through the<br />

teamwork of:<br />

Cher Brutus, MDS Operations<br />

Chris Earl, Safety<br />

Joy Fleming, Employment<br />

Rosemary Gates, Sales<br />

Shannon Gravitte, Gov’t & Community Relations<br />

Heather Husom, Hello Arizona!<br />

Julie James, Training & Development<br />

Kraige Jean, Motor Coach Operations<br />

Bill Langbein, Print & Graphic Services<br />

Julie Mezzina, Hello Florida! Orlando<br />

Emily Nicolas, Hello Florida! Ft. Lauderdale<br />

Lynn Pool, Training & Development<br />

Jose Pujals, Print & Graphic Services<br />

Cari Rubin, Human Resources<br />

David Taitano, Taxi Training<br />

Jim Ungvary, Human Resources<br />

Heidi Ziegler, MDS Operations<br />

Melissa Zorko, Hello Las Vegas!

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