Pub. 16 2017-2018 Issue 2

I S S U E N O . 3 , 2 0 1 7 new jersey auto retailer 12 N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S USO Barbecue For The Troops Events Raise Nearly $50,000 For The Local USO N early seventy (70) new car and truck dealerships throughout New Jersey participated in the USO Barbecue for the Troops event held July 15, 2017. Doz- ens of events were held in all four corners of the State and, as you can see from the photos, there was a tremendous amount of creativity and spirit on display and the events were well-received. When all contributions are totaled, dealers will have raised nearly $50,000 for the USO and the military families they support. USO offices that serve both North Jersey and South Jersey will receive a portion of the donations, ensuring local service personnel are the ben- eficiaries of the dealers’ fundraising efforts. The USO Barbecue for the Troops event was just the latest example of how dealer- ships throughout New Jersey support doz- ens of charitable endeavors, including: local charities, sports teams, arts programs and much more in every municipality in which they operate.