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Scott Honda Helps "Drive Away the Cold"

How many winter coats can you fit inside a Honda Odyssey? The Answer is 196 (if rear visibility is not a necessity).

Scott Honda recently dropped off 196 winter coats for children at the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County.  The coats were a part of Driving Away the Cold, organized by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.

"Of all the charity work we do this is my favorite cause," says Sales Consultant Greg Cole, a father of five.  "It just makes you feel good to know that we're able to help so many people at once."

Scott Honda, a 2nd year participant, donated a coat for every vehicle sold in the month of September.  Scott was one of 118 area dealers that donated over 17,875 coats this year alone.  In the first two years of this great program, more than 36,000 children have been kept warm thanks to the the generosity of these car dealers.

In a story told to Sconda Blog, during a home visit last year a participant received three coats for her three boys. She hugged the Family Health Advocates and as she opened the coats she expressed her great appreciation.  “You don’t know how much this means to me and my family! I recently lost my job and my boyfriend was just in the hospital for heart related problems and I was thinking what I am going to do for coats this year?” Both she and her boyfriend were overly appreciative and thanked the staff members numerous times.

Stories just like that are repeating themselves all over the Philadelphia area again this year.

“We are so proud of this entire program and all of its facets including the 118 dealers who participated in our second annual month-long campaign,” said Kevin Mazzucola, executive director of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, in a press release. “Given the challenges that have plagued the auto industry this year, we were unsure of the amount of dealers that would be able and willing to participate or what size donation we would be able to make. We virtually matched last year’s efforts and that is remarkable. The dealers remain committed to the cause and I salute them for that.”

Scott Honda sees the great need for these coats in the region and plans to continue to support Driving Away the Cold for years to come.

"This is a cause we believe in very much," says Vice President Duke Scott. "Sometimes you donate money to a charity and have no idea where it goes and who it helps.  With Driving Away the Cold, there is no doubt and that brings us and the recipients great comfort, they're just different kinds of comfort."

photo caption: Nelly J. Arevalo, Program Manager for Community Health/Family Center Director (left) stands with Courtney Lynne Coleman, Community Health Support Coordinator (right) for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium holding the brand new coats that will be greatly appreciated by underprivileged West Chester area children.

Honda SKYDECK Concept set for Debut

At the upcoming 41st Annual Tokyo Motor Show Honda will debut the SKYDECK, an innovative six-passenger, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle.  Reminiscent in size to the first version of the Honda Odyssey that was more wagon than minivan, the SKYDECK has an unmistakable futuristic feel.

The eye catching, space saving, unconventional doors are almost assuredly set to become the standard entry combination in a world where space is always at a premium.  The open and airy interior is sleek and spacious, featuring center-mounted stackable floating seats for easier access to the third row.  The interiors clean lines are accentuated by a unique for Honda all-glass roof.

According to Honda, their Tokyo Motor Show display "will cover the largest floor area of any single brand at the show, combining automobiles, motorcycles, power products and other highlights to present the distinctive world of Honda mobility."Driven by dreams and passion, and with the booth concept of 'Creating the never before!'" Honda says they have "strived to propose attractive products that please and amaze its customers."

Honda’s automobile exhibit will present a variety of environmentally responsible approaches to mobility, including hybrid vehicles, a fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric vehicle. The display will also highlight models with innovative packaging and enhanced driving performance that communicate the enjoyment an automobile can provide.

source: Honda

Scott Honda teams up with West Chester University

Scott Honda has joined forces with West Chester University, the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER) Foundation and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Appeal by donating the two year lease of a 2010 Honda Civic LX automatic sedan, to be raffled off next Spring.

West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences is partnering with the ACEER Foundation to "offer a unique experience on the campus of WCU in March 2010 that signals our commitment to the health of our planet and people," says Marguerite Gould, Sponsorship Coordinator and Director of Operations for the ACEER Foundation.  "With the support of corporate sponsors such as Scott Honda, we hope to raise $300,000 in support of the College’s annual Integrative Health Conference, the ACEER Foundation’s environmental education programs in the USA and the Amazon, and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Appeal."

For Scott Honda, a partnership with WCU on a venture of this scope and scale was an easy choice. 

"We have a great respect for West Chester University and we thought this sponsorship was a great opportunity for our two organizations to partner up,"  says Scott Honda's Vice President, Duke Scott.  "The money raised from this raffle goes to help two causes that are near and dear to us...the environment and cancer patient care."

Tickets for the Civic Raffle are $10 each or 6 for $50 and only 3,000 will be available.  For tickets and rules contact CHS Dean's Office, Sturzebecker 205 or call Deb Murray at 610-738-0411

Jay's "Blue Scott" named Artist of the Month

Way to go Jay!  Your Scott Sailboat, named "Blue Scott", was clean, simple and well done.  We could tell that you really took your time and thought about each color and design element that you implemented.  The red airplane was a great touch. 

Keep on coloring Jay and congratulations on becoming the Sconda Artist of the Month for October.

If your child loves to color bring them to Scott Honda for your next service or sales appointment.  Every kid gets a complementary coloring book and 4 pack of crayons to help them pass the time.  We even have a desk just for them in our Scott Kids Spot where they can color without interruption for their chance to be  Artist of the Month.

And the Scott iPod winner is....Rebecca!

Congratulations to Rebecca F. of Downingtown for winning our 3rd quarter iPod drawing. She was one of over 1000 Scott Honda customers who entered themselves in the contest by completing a short questionnaire online or by mail regarding their experience at Scott Honda.

Rebecca said she loved working with her salesmen Ed Pollock who helped her pick out her 2008 Honda Pilot. He was a "great man", she said in her survey. She also loves our customer service.

Our winner also had the luck of being the first to choose her color iPod.  Rebecca went with PINK! Nice choice and congratulations.

To enter in out quarterly drawing just fill out the postcard you receive in the mail from Scott Honda, drop it back in the mail and you could be our next winner!

The EV-N from Honda - Tiny Meets Retro

 

Honda will use the Tokyo Motor Show, beginning October 21, to introduce their all-new concept car, dubbed the EV-N.  This micro machine takes exterior styling cues taken straight from the Honda N360, a 2-cylinder, 354cc, 31-horsepower, built in the late 60's .  The interior of the EV-N is all it's own.  This mini Hybrid Honda is said to have an electric motor, with a lithium-ion battery that is partially powered by a solar panel on the roof of the car.

With small becoming the "new black", this true 4-seater would fit nicely into the Honda lineup, going a step smaller then the popular Honda Fit and has the potential to be a big hit, if it ever hits U.S. shores.  However Honda has no plans for productions as of now.

note to manufacturer: Think on it Honda...we could sell the heck out of these. 

Scott Founder & Sons Honored by Lower Merion H.S.

On Friday September 25, the founder of the Scott dealerships, Raymond P. Scott Sr., and his three oldest sons were honored by Lower Merion High School for their contributions to the school's athletic program, both on and off the field.

Craig C. Scott Sr. and Warren B. Scott Sr., were on hand to receive their "Outstanding Athletic Achievement Awards" at halftime of the high school football match up between Lower Merion and Harriton.  Their oldest brother Raymond P. Scott Jr. was also given the honor, for his athletic accomplishments as a Lower Merion Ace.

As the President of the of the Lower Merion School District Board of Education (School Board) from 1950-1951 and  Director on the School Board from 1952-1955, Raymond P. Scott Sr., always oversaw the athletic program with great care according to his sons.

"It was nice, after all these years to recognize my Dad for his service to the  Lower Merion School District and in particular his interest and support for the athletic programs in the school district," says Craig, President of Scott Honda.  "He encouraged all his boys to participate in athletics and I was proud that I played a small part participating on some very outstanding teams."

Craig and Warren had over 15 family members in attendance to cheering them on during the ceremony, some coming from as far as Florida for the event.