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                Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC.
                
                Muskego, Wisconsin
                
                Phone: (262) 679-9096
                
                
                Fax:     (262) 
                457-4924

LATEST NEWS

Michael Swendrowski on Eco-friendly Vehicles

Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. president Michael Swendrowski will facilitate moderated discussions about eco-friendly vehicles and fuels during the Mobile Services: On the Road to the Future program at the American Library Association's 2009 annual conference in Chicago, IL. This program is the first part of the 4th annual "Bookmobile Sunday", which will be followed by the 3rd annual Parade of Bookmobiles and the formal launch of Behind the Wheel of a Bookmobile.

These discussions will center around alternative fuels, vehicle emissions, hybrid power systems, solar panels, green materials, fuel conscious driving habits, and refuse and recycling as they relate to bookmobiles and other specialty vehicles.

National Bookmobile Day

The ALA's Subcommittee on Bookmobiles, lead by Michael Swendrowski has received approval to organize the first ever "National Bookmobile Day" starting in 2010.

"Bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach services are an integral, vital part of libraries around the country. For over 100 years bookmobiles have served rural, urban, suburban and tribal areas, bringing access to information and life-long learning resources to all classes and communities. Bookmobiles are a central part of library service. Recognizing their contribution to public life will serve to highlight their value and extend their reach" says Swendrowski.

Celebrating the Bookmobile during National Library Week 2010 will accomplish three key goals:

	Demonstrating to the profession, friends and trustees that bookmobile services are a core component of library service delivery.
	Demonstrating to the local community that bookmobiles are vital and that use growing, making a case for continued support and funding
	Demonstrating through the national media that bookmobiles are modern, changing and dynamic mobile information centers for the 21^st century

Initiatives within ALA around National Bookmobile Day will be coordinated by the Bookmobile Advisory Sub-Committee of the OLOS Advisory Committee and OLOS Staff acting as liaison to the committee, in conjunction with the Public Awareness Committee’s National Library Week Committee. Media outreach services will be provided by the Public Information Office. The Day will be prominently featured through www.ILoveLibraries.org and other ALA social media for the public.

The Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS), an ALA Affiliate, is the likely and best partner for co-sponsorship of National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week. Working formally with ABOS as a named co-sponsor allows ALA to access an established pool of professional resources and a wider community of practice than exists solely within the ALA bookmobile community. For over 20 years, ABOS has been the leader in organizing bookmobile staff around issues affecting their work life and visibility in the profession. Through numerous formal and informal arrangements with ALA-OLOS, ABOS has demonstrated a capacity to be a full partner on mutually beneficial initiatives.

While the Day can succeed in promoting its goals without a national sponsor or additional private funds, securing sponsors will help extend marketing and build awareness among the public and key constituents. Several non-exclusive scenarios will be explored to allow corporate donors an opportunity to associate themselves with literacy and lifelong learning messages inherent in Bookmobile services. Additionally, corporate support would be apportioned to underwrite the creation and distribution of professional and advocacy toolkits. Sponsors within the library world, like vehicle manufacturers, as well as corporate partners who wish to reach the core audience served by Bookmobiles will be approached.

ALA-OLOS and ABOS will commit to developing several downloadable toolkits to support the programming, activities, professional education, advocacy and media outreach goals for National Bookmobile Day. A joint Task Force has been empanelled and is chaired by Kevin Walsh of the Indian Trails Public Library District, charged with editorial oversight of the toolkits and solicitation of support from the bookmobile vendor community to underwrite design and production costs. Downloadable materials will be available at no cost to libraries and bookmobiles. These resources will update and extend existing ALA and ABOS resources.

Michael Swendrowski Appointed as New Chairman

Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. president Michael Swendrowski has been appointed as the new chairman of the American Library Association's ("ALA") subcommittee on bookmobiles. Michael was appointed by the 20-person subcommittee at a meeting held October 8, 2008 at the Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services ("ABOS") conference in Columbus, OH. Michael was the program chair for last year's successful Bookmobile Sunday program in Anaheim, and looks forward to utilizing this position to further advocating mobile library services at the national level.

SVS President Contributes to New Book

Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. president Michael Swendrowski has been chosen to co-author a new book titled "On the Road With Outreach", the first new book about public library outreach in nearly two decades. This book will be an in-depth look at modern public library outreach and scheduled for publishing in 2009 by Libraries Unlimited/Teacher Ideas Press.

On the Road with Outreach can now be ordered from ABC-CLIO at http://www.abc-clio.com/products/overview.aspx?productid=111351

SVS Partners with GE® Healthcare

Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. has been named a "preferred mobile partner" by GE® Healthcare's Lunar business unit. Under this long-term agreement, SVS will design and manage the construction and delivery of mobile bone densitometry (DXA) solutions for shared clients using the GE® Prodigy™ direct digital densitometer.

In the United States, over 28 million people are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Up to 1.5 million fractures a year are attributed to osteoporosis, with related health care expenditures over $14 billion annually. Mobile DXA solutions will greatly assist in early detection of this silent, progressive disease by providing accessibility to as many patients as possible.

As part of this important project, and in addition to custom solutions, SVS has developed the "Mobile Prodigy Aero", a rapid delivery standardized solution with pre-configured option and graphics packages. The "Aero" is efficient, reliable and easy to operate - ideal for high frequency contracted services.

To learn more, please visit the dedicated website at http://www.mobilelunar.com.

Michael

Michael Swendrowski chairs ALA 2008 program committee

Michael Swendrowski of Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. will chair the bookmobile program committee and give a presentation at the American Library Association's ("ALA") annual conference in Anaheim, CA. The program will feature Masha Hamilton, the author of The Camel Bookmobile.

For more information about ALA Anaheim, click on the logo to the left.

SVS to Coordinate Largest Bookmobile Parade Ever

Michael Swendrowski of Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. will lead the organization of the largest bookmobile parade ever assembled. The parade is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, 2007 on the streets of Washington DC in conjunction with the the American Library Association's ("ALA") annual conference.

The parade is anticipated to include up to 103 bookmobiles from across the country and conclude with a Congressional reception focusing on the unique concerns of the mobile outreach community.

Michael Swendrowski Sits on newly-formed Bookmobile Subcommittee

Michael Swendrowski of Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. has accepted an invitation to sit on the newly formed Bookmobile subcommittee within the American Library Association's ("ALA") Office for Literacy & Outreach Services ("OLOS"). This is the first ALA subcommittee dedicated to this unique outreach community and will assist in providing a wealth of useful resources and communication.
	For more information about the ALA or OLOS, please click on the links below: American Library Association ("ALA") Office for Literacy & Outreach Services ("OLOS")

SVS Speaks at ALA Conference in New Orleans

Michael Swendrowski of Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. will speak at the American Library Association's ("ALA") annual conference, being held in New Orleans. The conference is the largest library related gathering in the country, with an expected attendance of over 10,000 people. The 2006 conference will feature speakers including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Caroline Kennedy, Microsoft's John Wood, author/musician Tom Sancton, and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper. A benefit concert will also be given by Grammy Award winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Michael's presentation, scheduled for Sunday, June 24th from 8 - 10am, will include many important tips on vehicle upkeep, maintenance and operations.

Our Hurricane Relief Efforts

After the devastation of both Katrina and Rita, Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC (SVS) worked closely with The Mobile Health Clinics Network (MHCN) and affiliates to identify available mobile health clinics nationwide that could be rapidly mobilized to assist in hurricane stricken areas. In the days following the disasters, many calls were received from local agencies and clinics pleading for assistance. SVS and MHCN were able to match identified units with agencies and clinics in need.

In just one example of the incredible generosity encountered during this endeavor, a mobile "Breathmobile" owned by Mobile C.A.R.E. Foundation of Chicago was loaned indefinitely to the Louisiana Primary Care Association (PCA) to serve displaced victims in New Orleans. As part of the Mobile Health Providers Coalition of Chicago (MHPC), Mobile C.A.R.E. loaded the unit with well-needed medical supplies, volunteered a driver to move the unit to Louisiana and even offered to carry insurance on the unit until 7/06!

Our sincerest thanks are extended to all involved in making a difference. Please feel free to learn more about these wonderful organizations by following the hyperlinks to their websites and getting involved. For additional success stories of SVS and MHCN's efforts click here.

SVS Partners with Mobile Health Clinics Network (MHCN)

As "advocates for advancing access to healthcare through the use of mobile health clinics", Mobile Health Clinics Network (MHCN) has actively promoted mobile health initiatives nationwide. With very similar objectives, SVS and MHCN will work closely to unify the efforts and future initiatives of Mobile Health providers. "SVS' expertise in vehicle design and consultation will further enhance the wealth of benefits already available to our network members" says Darien DeLorenzo, Executive Director of MHCN.

Michael Swendrowski, Founder and President of Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC. will serve on the Network advisory board as well as exhibits committee chair for the second annual Mobile Health Clinics Forum in San Diego, May 6-9 2006.

For more information about MHCN or the annual Forum, please contact us.

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