OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 3 2022 Issue 2

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WVADA News Magazine Pub 3 2022 Issue 2

In early July, a 50% scaled replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was on display at Dutch Miller of Ripley. This was West Virginia’s first time hosting the tribute.

Dutch Miller Kia recently participated in “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State was so much fun! Thank you for having us!

Miss West Virginia Organization Partners with Dutch Miller Auto Group

The Miss West Virginia Organization, a state preliminary to the Miss America Organization (one of the largest scholarship organizations for young women across the country, allowing young women to further their education), has partnered with the Dutch Miller Auto Group of Huntington, WV. This group graciously sponsored a car for the newly crowned Miss West Virginia 2022, Elizabeth Lynch, and also awarded the organization a $10,000 scholarship.

The Dutch Miller Auto Group sponsorship will assist Miss Lynch as she travels throughout the state during her tenure as Miss West Virginia, advocating her platform “Growing Up Growing Ag,” which promotes American farms and farmers’ markets and bridges the gap between producers and consumers. Miss Lynch will also help educate on agricultural careers and remind American consumers to “always thank a farmer.”

Miss Lynch graduated from Delaware State University with a Bachelor’s of Science and recently completed her Master’s Degree in Animal and Poultry Science from West Virginia University. After her year of service as Miss West Virginia, she will attend the doctoral program at Texas Tech. It is through scholarships and sponsors – like Chris Miller at the Dutch Miller Auto Group – that assist Miss Lynch and her peers to obtain their college goals debt free.

Thornhill Ford Lincoln was pleased to host a groundbreaking event, kicking off the construction of broadband internet access in surrounding Logan and Mingo Counties. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito along with AEP, GigaBeam, and many representatives from around West Virginia were all in attendance. We were very excited to host such an amazing event and look forward to the bright future of southern West Virginia.

Wally Thornhill of Thornhill Automotive Group made a major donation of $50,000 to Southern WV Community & Technical College to help with their technical programs on the Williamson campus.

The award was announced at Early College Academy Recognition Banquet. Thornhill is shown with President Dr. Pamela Alderman and Dr. David Lemmon, Dean of Professional and Technical Studies.

Potomac Highlands Soccer League stopped by to collect Timbrook Ford’s sponsorship check. Best of luck this season, kids!

It was a great day at the Polish Pines Golf Course. Derek was ecstatic to receive the 2022 corporate sponsorship donation for the 4th Annual KHS Football Golf Tournament. Best of luck this season KHS!

Timbrook Chevrolet is happy to sponsor the Keyser High School Lady Tornado Volleyball team!

A 2010 Honda Civic Coupe donated by Harry Green was raffled off by The Knights of Columbus members of All Saints Parrish Father Carroll Council #16494 for local charities.

The raffle was held at Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan. More than $7,000 in ticket sales were raised and all of the proceeds will support 1,000 children within six local non-profits.

Congratulations to Marlee and Eugene Cross for winning the raffled car!

The first ever Hummer EV in West Virginia was recently delivered to Matheny Motors! This was a history-making event. It has already been handed over to a thrilled customer.

Louis Thomas Subaru donated $29,560 to the local Salvation Army. This generous gift wouldn’t be possible without the continued love and support of loyal customers. Thank you for helping making a difference in our community.

Buckhannon Toyota topped off donations to the countywide backpack program with a $3,000 donation. Distribution begins Aug. 8!

McClinton Chevrolet held its 10th Annual Car Show on June 12. The event was a huge success with many participants, community partners, and amazing staff who worked tirelessly to organize this event.

Canned food donations were gathered at the event and delivered to the Children’s Home Society of WV – Parkersburg Site. In total, $2,500 was raised for this wonderful organization. Thank you to Lisa Weaver and her team for helping with the delivery – the Chevrolet Sales Manager, Mike Beckett, was happy to deliver the check.