VAN HORN AUTOMOTIVE DONATES TO PLYMOUTH GIFT OF LIFE

Raffle Winner Mark Meyer took home his new Impala on September 9, 2013

For the last 22 years the Plymouth Gift of Life has been hosting an annual charity softball tournament in an effort to raise money for a member of the Plymouth community that is suffering from illness. Raffle tickets were sold at the event for a chance to win a Chevrolet Impala, donated by the Van Horn Automotive Group.

THE DODGE BRAND AND VAN HORN DODGE HELP RAISE $3000 FOR PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS

Plymouth High School students and families participated in a Dodge Booster Club fundraiser on August 21, 2013, and raised $3,000 for the school’s Basketball Booster Program. The Dodge brand contributed $20 for each test drive in a new 2013 Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Dodge Charger.

“The Dodge Brand and our Dealers are committed to giving back to the communities where we do business,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “That is why we are proud to support organizations that encourage student development and growth.”

Van Horn Chrysler Hosts Drive for the Kids Fundraiser in Plymouth

Mark your calendar! On Aug. 28, 2013, representatives from Van Horn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in Plymouth, will partner with parents and teachers for a Drive for the Kids Fundraiser to help raise money for the Parents and Teachers of Horizon (PATH).

Between 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Horizon Elementary, in Plymouth, parents and guests will have the opportunity to earn a $10 contribution for the school from the Chrysler brand, which will then be matched by Van Horn Chrysler. Everyone is invited to join the fun, and test drive the award-winning 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan – highest ranked in loyalty 11 years in a row!

Any licensed driver, age 18 or older, may participate in an unlimited number of drives. Van Horn Chrysler will provide the 2013 model Chrysler brand vehicles along with dealership personnel to answer any questions.

Dodge Brand & Van Horn Dodge Help Raise Money for Plymouth High School

The Dodge brand and Van Horn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in Plymouth, will team up with the Plymouth High School Basketball Booster Club for a fundraiser on Aug. 21, 2013 at Plymouth High School from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Everyone in the community is invited to come out to test drive the 2013 Dodge Dart, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan. For each brief test drive taken during the fundraiser, the Dodge brand will donate $20, which will then be matched by Van Horn Dodge. The dealership will provide the vehicles, and staff will be on hand to assist with the fundraising test drives.

“We enjoy working with the parents and students in our community and look forward to the opportunity to help the Basketball Booster Club,” said Shannon Laehn, Business Development Director for The Van Horn Group. “The Dodge school fundraisers are friendly and fun for everyone. Stop by and spend a few minutes with us to help raise needed funds!”

Dick Strong Named President of The Van Horn Automotive Group

Richard “Dick” Strong has recently been named President of The Van Horn Automotive Group. He has worked for the company for over 20 years, and provides an excellent example of working up through the ranks.

Strong started as an Auto Technician right after high school. Working at various dealerships and repair facilities as a Technician, he was then promoted to Service Manager as he completed his Supervisory Management degree at LTC. Strong started his career with Van Horn as Service Manager at the Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM location, in Plymouth, in September 1993.

After seven years as Service Manager, and 6 years as Fixed Operations Director for the Group, Strong earned the title of General Manager which he held for seven years.

This week, our thoughts are with Rachel and the rest of the Mission team traveling to

Living Hope Youth Home in Puebla, Mexico!

Dora the Explorer at Mill Street Festival

The Van Horn Automotive Group joined Dora the Explorer at this year’s Mill Street Festival, in downtown Plymouth. The loveable Nickelodeon character stopped by to say, “Hi!” to the kids, and she snapped some photos with the families. The weather was gorgeous and everyone had a great time! Thank you to all who stopped by and made the day so much fun!