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2014 New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite Campaign Has Already Raised $133,200!

Apr 01, 2014

Nearly 75 Dealers ALREADY PARTICIPATING

The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign, a unique partnership between NJ CAR, dealerships throughout the State and The Valerie Fund has already raised $133,200 and the program doesn’t officially kick off until June 1, 2014, running through September 30, 2014.In just a few weeks, nearly 75 dealers and associate members have already signed up to participate in this ambitious campaign, aimed at raising money and awareness for the work done by The Valerie Fund on behalf of New Jersey children with cancer and blood disorders and their families. Thank you to those that have already signed on:Action Hyundai of MillvilleAction Hyundai/Mazda of FlemingtonAcura of DenvilleAutoland Toyota Scion Chrysler Jeep DodgeAutosport HondaBarlow Chevrolet, Inc.Bell Ford, Inc.BMW of FreeholdCircle BMWClinton HondaDCH Academy HondaDCH Brunswick ToyotaDCH Freehold NissanDCH Freehold ToyotaDCH Kay HondaDCH Millburn AudiDCH Montclair AcuraDCH Paramus HondaDitschman/Flemington Ford LincolnFiat of Morris CountyFlemington AudiFlemington BMWFlemington Chevrolet Buick GMC CadillacFlemington Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamFlemington InfinitiFlemington NissanFlemington PorscheFlemington SubaruFlemington VolkswagenGearhart Chevrolet Jim Salerno Buick GMC Land Rover MonmouthLand Rover PrincetonLarson FordLiberty HyundaiLiccardi Chrysler DodgeLilliston FordMalouf Buick GMC, Inc.Malouf Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc.Malouf Ford Lincoln, Inc.Maplecrest FordMercedes-Benz of PrincetonMulti Chevrolet, Inc.Multi SubaruPellegrino Buick GMCPellegrino ChevroletPellegrino Chrysler JeepPerrine GMCPine Belt Chevrolet of LakewoodPine Belt Chrysler Jeep of LakewoodPine Belt Subaru of LakewoodPrecision Acura of PrincetonPrinceton AudiPrinceton VolkswagenRay Catena Bridgewater InfinitiRay Catena Edison InfinitiRay Catena Jaguar Land Rover PorscheRay Catena Lexus of FreeholdRay Catena Lexus of MonmouthRay Catena Mercedes-Benz of EdisonRay Catena Mercedes-Benz of UnionRay Catena Mini of MonmouthRossi Chevrolet Buick GMCRoute 18 Chrysler Jeep Dodge RamRoute 23 HondaSalerno Duane InfinitiSchneider Nelson AudiSchneider Nelson MotorcarsSchumacher ChevroletTeterboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamUnion Buick GMCWholesales Auto Supply Co., Inc.Widger Chevrolet, Inc.The campaign will also raise awareness about the important role new car dealers play in the economic and charitable life of New Jersey. If all New Jersey dealerships get behind this campaign, it will not only benefit thousands of New Jersey children, but can have a monumental public image impact that benefits the entire industry.Enclosed with this NewsLetter is an updated Information Packet that provides many details about the campaign. We want dealers to pay particular attention to the Dealership Benefits page that details more than $750,000 in hard media promotion that will be supporting this campaign. The many benefits offered to participating dealers will be worth many times the $1,800 per participating NJ CAR member location up-front payment and the $5 per new and used car sold commitment between June 1 and September 30, 2014.The Coalition asks every NJ CAR dealer member to support this ambitious New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign. We can raise an incredible amount of money for The Valerie Fund and show how the auto retail industry is a tremendous force for good in every New Jersey community by working together.If you have any questions about the costs or responsibilities associated with the campaign or the value that participating dealers will receive when they become part of the campaign, please contact Bunny Flanders of The Valerie Fund at 973.761.0422 ([email protected]) or Brian Hughes at 609.883.5056, Ext. 315 ([email protected]).Please return the Dealership Sponsorship Commitment Form, included in the informational packet (along with payment information), as soon as possible.