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St Charles Toyota USO BBQ Fundraiser

St Charles Toyota to Host a USO Barbecue for the Troops Community Fundraising Event on July 20 from 11am until 2pm

ST CHARLES (July 17, 2013) – On a mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) has enlisted its dealership members to host a USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraising event on July 20. 

On Saturday, July 20, St Charles Toyota will host a community fundraising event; details include:

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  • Times: 11 am - 2 pm
  • Location: 2651 East Main St, St Charles, IL 60174
  • Activities: BBQ, win tickets

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised will support troops deployed and at home; military families; wounded, ill and injured troops as well as families of the fallen.

“Many CATA dealers already provide support to military groups and returning service men and women, so we knew the USO Barbecue for the Troops idea would resonate tremendously among our membership,” said CATA Chairman John Webb. “This is a great way to employ the community of new car dealers in Chicago for the benefit of a great organization.” 

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“The USO Barbecue for the Troops is a program committed to raising awareness of the continued need to support the troops,” said Jessica Dolan, VP of Development at the USO of Illinois. “We’re very thankful to have the support of the CATA and its member dealers, as they have a strong impact in Chicago-area communities.” 

The USO Barbecue for the Troops is a national fundraising campaign that encourages organizations and communities to host barbecues and raise funds for local USO programs and services. 

For more information, please contact Keith Lanzara at 630-485-5590 AND/OR http://www.teamuso.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1063117&supid=387970044

For more information on the local initiative, please visit www.DriveChicago.com or www.BarbecuefortheTroops.com

About St Charles Toyota

A family owned and operated business, St Charles Toyota has served the Fox Valley area since 1994. The Alf’s take a hands on approach to running the day to day operations. It is their belief this benefits customers at every level. “Exceeding Your Expectations” is the company motto and is not just a slogan but rather the foundation on how the business was built.  Providing customers with a fair and stress free experience throughout the dealership. Please visit http://www.stcharlestoyota.net

About The Chicago Automobile Trade Association

Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is the nation’s oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. It is comprised of about 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group’s dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information please visit CATA.info.

About the USO of Illinois

The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities. The USO of Illinois is a civilian 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, not a government agency. We are supported solely by the generosity of the American people.  For more information about the USO of Illinois, visit: www.usoofillinois.org

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