Sarasota’s Key to the Cure Fundraiser
The 9th Annual Key to the Cure was held at Saks Fifth Avenue at the newly opened University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida. The event benefits the women’s cancer programs at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This hospital specializes in diagnosis and treatment for women who are uninsured or underinsured.
Over the past years, the Key to the Cure fundraiser has raised $840,000. This year the goal is to raise a million. Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue this weekend and a portion of all sales will go to Key to the Cure.
Visit their Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/keytothecuresarasota
Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the 62nd Annual St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show, “Passport to Fashion.” The event was held at Treasure Island and social hour was held aboard the SS St. Anthony. Guests were treated to lunch and beautiful fashions presented by White House/Black Market and Sacino’s. This annual luncheon and fashion show benefits the programs and services at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
St. Anthony’s Hospital is a 395-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany and was the first faith-based hospital in Pinellas County. St. Anthony’s celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2011,and the hospital continues its rich history dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate care. St. Anthony’s has received the 2013 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement award. St. Anthony’s Susan Sheppard McGillicuddy Breast Center received accreditation from both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology. For superior energy efficiency, St. Anthony’s earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR three consecutive times. St. Anthony’s Hospital is currently the only hospital in Pinellas County to have both the full Heart Failure Accreditation and the Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).
Visit www.stanthonys.com for more information on St. Anthony’s Hospital. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank St. Anthony’s for their dedication to the community.
2014 Gentile Foundation Classic
The 2014 Gentile Foundation Classic, A Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational Event, hosted by Gary Koch, was held on Friday, October 3rd, at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on the famed Copperhead Course. The tournament raised money for The Gift of Adoption Fund & The Shelton Quarles IMPACT FOUNDATION.
Participants enjoyed the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club which famously hosts the PGA’s Valspar Championship. The winning team was invited to play in the Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals held at TPC Sawgrass in March.
The Gentile Family Foundation host this tournament annually with the proceeds going to support local charities that provide assistance and financial support to children in need within the State of Florida. By playing in The Gentile Foundation Classic, players had the chance to win over $40,000 in gifts and prizes. Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of this event and would like to thank all who were involved with making this tournament a success. Visit their website for information on next year’s event: http://www.birdeasepro.com/golfclassic
Drive Electric Tampa Bay 2014
On Saturday, September 20th, Drive Electric was held at city hall in Oldsmar, Florida. This event celebrated the use of electric vehicles in the Tampa Bay area. Featuring sustainable food vendors, interactive exhibits for children and guest appearances, it proved to be a very fun and successful event.
Thousands of people learned about the benefits of owning an electric car. Dimmitt Automotive Group displayed the Cadillac ELR, which is the hugely popular electric vehicle produced by Cadillac. For information on getting involved in next year’s event, please visit their website here: http://www.driveelectb.com/
Preventing The Flu
Today, the Dimmitt family provided Flu Shots for all associates. As the first part of Dimmitt Automotive Group’s mission statement suggests, the Dimmitt family cares for their associates so that they can care for the guests.
Visit dimmitt.com/careers to view our current job openings.
Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2014
Last week, Tampa Bay Fashion week was held at the Downtown Hilton in Tampa. Dimmitt Automotive Group sponsored this event and had an Aston Martin on display.
The beneficiary for this event was Becca’s Closet. Becca’s Closet was created as a legacy to Rebecca Kirtman and the project she created in the Spring of 2003. Becca’s Closet donates formal attire to high school girl’s with financial needs who otherwise would not be able to attend their school’s military balls, homecomings and proms. Their mission is to continue Becca’s vision and dream of helping others.
Becca passed away in a car accident in August 2003 when she was 16. Her parents have continued her dream and have collected and donated over 10,000 dresses. Her parents were at the fashion show and can be seen talking on stage in the image below.
For more information on Becca’s Closet, visit their website: http://www.beccascloset.org/
September Blood Drive
On Friday, September 12th, Dimmitt Automotive Group hosted a Blood Drive at the Clearwater and St Petersburg locations. One person’s donations has the ability to save the lives of 3 people. We invite any member of the community to stop by our next blood drive and donate.
The service of OneBlood includes the Tampa Bay area, and surrounding Florida counties. OneBlood currently serves more than 200 hospitals and health care facilities. Thank you to the staff of OneBlood for helping us make a difference in the lives of others. Visit their website for more information: http://www.oneblood.org/
HEP Project – Fall 2014
On Friday, September 12th, a group of associates from Dimmitt Automotive Group volunteered with Homeless Emergency Project in Clearwater, Florida. They completed landscaping and painting and enjoyed a lunch with homeless individuals. Giving back to the community is part of Dimmitt Automotive Group’s mission. We are committed to serving the community and we invite everyone to join us.
We appreciate HEP’s work in the community and would like to invite everyone to visit their website and get involved. http://www.ethep.org/
CPR Class For Associates
According to the Red Cross, about 92 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital, but statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival.
On September 3rd, the American Red Cross trained eight of our associates to perform CPR/AED. These associates serve in various departments within our dealerships. This training is beneficial to our organization and to the community we serve. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that allows the victims brain functions to be preserved until blood circulation and breathing are restored.
Visit the American Red Cross official website for more information on CPR/AED training and for information on how you can get involved.
http://www.redcross.org/
Dress For Success Women’s Luncheon
Last week, Dimmitt Automotive Group was excited to welcome Katie McGill, Executive Director of Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help their clients find jobs and remain employed. Each Dress for Success client receives suits, purses and other items when they have an interview and can return when they find a job for more pieces. Clients can also receive assistance with Interview Skills and Resume Writing.
The mission of Dress for Success Tampa Bay is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women to thrive in work and life.
Dimmitt Automotive Group was honored that Katie took the time out of her busy schedule to speak to us. Her story inspired us all. We were able to collect clothing, shoes and purses from our associates to donate to Dress for Success. The photos are proof that Katie’s car was packed when she left! There are many opportunities to volunteer with Dress for Success. Opportunities include assisting someone with a mock interview, helping them selecting the right outfit for the interview and various other jobs at the Dress for Success Boutique. By volunteering your time, you can be a valuable asset in helping someone enter the workforce.
If you would like to donate clothing, shoes or purses, please visit Dress for Success’ website for more information: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/
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