October 12, 2011 - Burns Chevrolet Cadillac - United Way Campaign Kickoff!
The Burns team again kicked off their support in the United Way campaign, Burns has supported the local the United Way of York County for many years. The employees continue to donate to this worthy cause as the needs in our community grow.
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October, 2011 - Burns Chevrolet Cadillac recently hosted area counselors and students as part of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) partnership. Claude Burns, dealer, shared his insight on the industry and careers available at dealerships in the areas of sales, finance, internet, accounting, service technician, body shop and parts.
Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) is a partnership among participating automotive manufacturers, participating dealerships, and select secondary automotive programs. It's designed to encourage young people to consider satisfying careers in retail automotive service, and prepare them for entry-level career positions or advanced studies in automotive technology.
Through its dealership and school partners, AYES strives to enhance the public image of dealerships and dealership careers, build local partnerships between dealerships and high quality schools, and foster positive working environments in dealerships. Dealerships today are in competition for qualified employees, not only among themselves, but also among restaurants, mass marketers, other retail outlets and other professions. Dealerships need to reach out to young people and their parents to explain the challenge and rewards of pursuing a retail automotive career. AYES is helping in this effort by providing "how to" ideas and support materials on conducting dealership tours for educators and youngsters, offering "job shadowing" opportunities, and taking part in "career days" and "career fairs" at local schools. 
July 27, 2011 - Congratulations Beverly Taylor, Independent Sr. Sales Director for Mary Kay
Beverly Taylor has earned a pink Cadillac SRX from Mary Kay and is accepting the keys from David Choate, Sales Manager of Burns Cadillac.
Burns Chevrolet Steps up to the Plate for Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball as Part of National Chevy Youth Baseball Program
Burns Chevrolet to provide Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball with new equipment, monetary donation, instructional clinics; Additional funds via Chevy Vehicle Giveaway
Rock Hill, February 7, 2011 – Burns Chevrolet is supporting the Rock Hill community through a partnership with Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball. The dealership will provide baseball equipment, instructional clinics, a monetary donation, and an opportunity to raise an additional $10,000 in funds through a Chevy vehicle giveaway-fundraiser. The effort by Burns Chevrolet is part of the Chevy Youth Baseball initiative being rolled out across the nation from March through July 2011.
“Baseball is a great American past-time and Chevrolet is proud to have a longstanding history with this tradition on a national level. Burns Chevrolet is bringing that level of commitment for youth baseball to the Rock Hill community, where our customers and their families live,” said Claude Burns, owner of Burns Chevrolet. “Our youth baseball program in Rock Hill is truly cherished and we are happy and excited to support the kids in a significant way.”
Burns Chevrolet will present the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball with equipment kits complete with equipment bags, baseball buckets, dugout managers, and Chevy Youth Baseball t-shirts. The sponsorship includes clinics with experienced instructors from former MLB/MiLB players and coaches or the Ripken Baseball professional staff.
In addition, a one-time monetary donation check will be presented by Burns Chevrolet to Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball. The team also will have an opportunity to raise additional funds for their use as part of a Chevy Youth Baseball Fundraiser. Sponsored leagues across the country will each receive 2,000 fundraiser entry tickets to distribute for a suggested donation, and the league will keep 100 percent of proceeds raised. At the end of the fundraiser, there will be five winners of a Chevy Equinox or Chevy Cruze vehicle of choice (up to $30,000 in value), and in each participating market there will be a secondary prize of a home entertainment center valued at $1,000.
Chevrolet is recognized on the national level as the “Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.” “Chevrolet vehicles are made for families and we hope the kids or their parents will consider a Chevrolet as an official vehicle of their household,” said Burns.
Chevrolet has expanded its support of MLB to the youth baseball players in communities across the country through the Chevy Youth Baseball program. The Chevy Youth Baseball program began in Atlanta in 2006. In 2010, more than 980 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more than $3 million for youth baseball programs across the USA. Now going into its sixth year, more than $10 million has been contributed to youth baseball in the communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work, and play. Currently, 1,423 Chevrolet dealers are participating in this national program.
For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, please visit www.youthsportswired.com.
About Burns Chevrolet
Since 1923, Burns Chevrolet Cadillac has been serving the Rock Hill and greater Charlotte area with outstanding sales and service. Over 87 years of providing outstanding service and continued community involvement with United Way and Children's Attention Home has made Burns the community standard.
About Chevrolet
Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly" solutions, such as Chevrolet Cruze Eco with an EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon highway, and the Chevrolet Volt offering 35 miles of electric driving and an additional 344 miles of extended gasoline range, according to EPA estimates. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
Media Information:
David Stone
dstone@burnsautomotive.com
Cristi Vazquez, for Chevrolet
313-665-8232
cristianna.vazquez@chevrolet.com
CAROLINA CHEVY DEALERS GIVE AWAY A 2011 CHEVY CRUZE
Charlotte, NC (11/18/2010) - The Carolina Chevy Dealers presented an all-new 2011 Chevy Cruze to Elaine Guyton of Rock Hill, S.C. at the Charlotte Auto Show Preview Night on Nov. 17, at the Charlotte Convention Center. Guyton was the lucky winner of the Cruze for Kids Drawing. Cruze for Kids was a month-long fundraiser hosted by the Carolina Chevy Dealers to benefit the new Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte that is currently under construction. Guyton entered her name in the drawing along with her donation at Burns Chevrolet in Rock Hill, S.C. All of the proceeds from the Charlotte Auto Show preview night benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.
The Carolina Chevy Dealers kicked off Cruze for Kids on September 27. Anyone who visited the dealership during the month of October and donated at least $1 toward the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte was entered into the drawing to win an All-New 2011 Chevy Cruze.
Notable Guests in Attendance:
Claude Burns of Burns Chevrolet
Steve Moore of Steve Moore Chevrolet
Steve Hutchison of Randy Marion Chevrolet
Emily DiNunzio (Development and Communications Director for RMH)
Ari Harris (Community Outreach Director for RMH)
The primary goal at the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte is to provide families a safe, comfortable and supportive environment while their children receive specialized medical care at Levine’s Children’s Hospital and Hemby Children’s Hospital. Recognizing the strong bonds these families will share, the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte will strive to foster hope, support, communication and idea sharing among all families staying at the House.
Carolina Chevrolet Dealers are business owners who support community events ranging from little league events to helping teens learn to drive. They are proud to represent one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands, as well as one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Carolina Chevrolet Dealers association is comprised of 27 Chevrolet dealerships located throughout North and South Carolina. www.carolinachevydealers.com
BURNS CHEVROLET - CHARLOTTE HITS HOME RUN FOR AREA YOUTH BASEBALL
Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte Donates More Than $3,300 in Cash and Sports Equipment to Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball
Rock Hill (08/24/2010) – Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte, one of 26 Chevrolet dealers from the Charlotte area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2010 baseball season, raised nearly $85,800 in total donations from the dealership and private parties. In addition to monetary support, Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte provided Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise (and keep) up to $10,000 through a unique fundraiser, and participation in a baseball clinic led by Ripken Baseball.
“Chevrolet has a long history with baseball and we’re glad we were able to bring that commitment to our youth leagues in Rock Hill where our customers and their families live, work, and play,” said Claude Burns III for Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte. “The instructional clinic was the highlight of the season for many of the kids. They had a blast – and, frankly, we did too.”
Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte partnered with the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball because of their proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte included equipment bags, ball buckets, coach’s clipboards and t-shirts. In addition, the dealership helped donate either a Chevy Malibu or a Chevy Equinox to be used as a fundraiser by the league. The winner of the fundraiser got to choose one of the two vehicles.
“We are delighted to be involved with the American tradition of youth baseball,” said Claude, of Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte. “Sponsoring Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball gave us the opportunity to illustrate our commitment to the youth and families in Rock Hill and we’re glad to have achieved such positive outcome for the community.”
In 2010, more than 980 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more than $3 million for youth baseball programs across the USA. Now in its fifth year, more than $11 million has been contributed to youth baseball in the communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work, and play.
For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, visit www.YouthSportsWired.com
(Danny Funderburk - Ft. MIll Mayor & David Choate - Burns Chevrolet Cadillac GSM)
Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte Goes To Bat for Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball as Part of Chevy Youth Baseball Initiative Sweeping Nation
Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte to provide Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball with new equipment, monetary donation, instructional clinics; Additional funds via Chevy Vehicle Giveaway
Rock Hill (March 15, 2010) - Burns Chevrolet - Rock Hill/Charlotte announced today it will be investing support in Rock Hill through a partnership with Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball. Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte will provide baseball equipment, instructional clinics, a monetary donation, and an opportunity to raise an additional $10,000 in funds through a Chevy vehicle giveaway-fundraiser. The effort by Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte is part of the Chevy Youth Baseball initiative sweeping the nation from March through July 2010.
"Chevrolet has a long history with baseball at the national level. We wanted to bring that excitement and commitment to youth baseball, in the communities where our customers and their families live," said Claude Burns III, of Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte. "Youth baseball has always played an important role in Rock Hill so we are thrilled to support our kids in a meaningful way."
Burns Chevrolet - Rock Hill/Charlotte will present the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball with equipment kits complete with equipment bags, baseball buckets, dry-erase coach's clipboards and Chevy Youth Baseball t-shirts. The sponsorship includes clinics with experienced instructors from former MLB/MiLB players and coaches or the Ripken Baseball professional staff.
In addition, a one-time monetary donation check will be presented by Burns Chevrolet - Charlotte to Fort Mill Parks and Recreation & Rock Hill Dixie Youth Baseball. The team also will have an opportunity to raise additional funds for their use as part of a Chevy Youth Baseball Fundraiser. Sponsored leagues across the country will each receive 2,000 fundraiser entry tickets to distribute for a suggested donation, and the league will keep 100% of proceeds raised. At the end of the fundraiser, there will be five winners of a Chevy Equinox or Chevy Malibu vehicle of choice (up to $30,000 in value), and in each participating market there will be a secondary prize of a home entertainment center valued at $1,000.
Chevrolet is recognized on the national level as the "Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball." "At some point, we hope the kids or their parents will consider a Chevrolet as an official vehicle of their household," said Burns. "Our vehicles are ideal for transporting families, teams and their gear."
Chevrolet has expanded its support of MLB to the youth baseball players in communities across the country through the Chevy Youth Baseball program. The Chevy Youth Baseball program began in Atlanta in 2006. Now in its fifth season, the grass roots initiative has activation in more than 20 states and seeks to establish a positive connection between local dealers and the communities they serve. Since its beginning, more than $7 million dollars has been raised by Chevy for community youth baseball leagues.
For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, please visit www.YouthSportsWired.com
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