Holiday Happenings at A&T Chevrolet-Subaru

It's been a busy holiday season here at A&T Chevrolet-Subaru!

We started in November, making a donation to the Parker Hannifin Corp. "Bikes for Kids" campaign. Read more about it here.

Jeff Allen, A&T Chevrolet-Subaru president presents Ted Fravel of  the Porter Instrument Division
of Parker Hannifin a $500 donation to purchase bikes for children in need.

The weekend before Thanksgiving, we kicked off the Subaru Share the Love campaign by featuring our local charity, Keystone Opportunity Center.

T Garber of Keystone Opportunity Center talks about the program with Landis Supermarkets' Bill Delaney

There's still time to visit the showroom to "Fill the Car" and to also buy a new Subaru. Everyone who purchases a vehicle at A&T Subaru will be able to have $250.00 donated to one of five charities: ASCPA, Make-a-Wish, Meals on Wheels, National Park Foundation or Keystone Opportunity Center. To learn more about the mission of Keystone Opportunity Center, watch this video.

We're also proud to be the sponsor of the very first official Sellersville Christmas Ornament. 

It was unveiled at the annual Winterfest on December 2, 2014, with Jeff Allen presenting the first ornament to Mayor Hufnagle. 

Ornaments are available for purchase for only $5 from both A&T Chevrolet and A&T Subaru as well as other Sellersville merchants.

With Winterfest comes the annual Winter Forest. 

Held at the Sellersville Museum, it features trees decorated by local businesses and community groups. Attendees are asked to vote for their favorites with coins, which are then donated to Pennridge FISH.

We continued to promote the Share the Love campaign, joining Keystone Opportunity Center in the Souderton Holiday Parade. Everyone had a good time, despite the rain.

Later that day, we helped Perkasie usher in the holiday season at their annual Tree Lighting.

And now, as the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for your support and your loyalty and wish you happiest of holidays and a terrific 2015.

A&T Subaru Kicks Off Subaru Share the Love with Open House and “Fill the Car” for Keystone Opportunity Center Saturday, November 22, 2014

How many groceries and household items can you fit in your car? A&T Subaru is going to push their showroom models to the limit this holiday season, with your help, in their “Fill a Car” campaign to benefit their local “Share the Love” charity, Keystone Opportunity Center. “Fill the Car” kicks off this Saturday, November 22^nd from 10am-1pm with a Keystone Meet & Greet and Open House for A&T Subaru’s freshly-remodeled showroom at 801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville.

During the “Fill the Car” Open House event, guests will be able to meet with representatives of Keystone Opportunity Center to learn more about their mission of housing the homeless, feeding the hungry and educating adults and children as well as tour the A&T Subaru facility. Light refreshments will be served.

Everyone who brings an item from Keystone Opportunity Center’s wish list (available at www.keystoneopportunity.org) will be entered into a raffle for three door prizes courtesy of A&T Subaru: a pair of tickets to a show at the Sellersville Theater, a Garmin GPS or a gift card to the Washington House.

But that’s not all. Now in its seventh year, “Share the Love,” is a charitable program that allows customers purchasing a new Subaru between November 20, 2014-January 2, 2015 to choose a charity to receive $250.00 from Subaru of America (SOA) up to $15 million.

“Last year $2,500.00 was raised for Keystone Opportunity Center,” said Jeff Allen, A&T Subaru president. “This year we’d like to top that. And fill the car several times with items they need.”

In addition to A&T Subaru’s local charity, Keystone Opportunity Center, the seventh-annual “Share the Love” program will deliver donations to the following four national charities:

• ASPCA®

• Make-A-Wish®

• Meals On Wheels Association of America®

• National Park Foundation

“Subaru of America, Inc. and our local retailers are excited to support all of our charities on both national and local levels in this year’s “Share the Love” program,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our customers have a philanthropic spirit and giving back to the communities in which we live and work in is important to all of us at Subaru of America.”

A&T Chevrolet-Subaru is Driving Away the Cold for Children in the Pennridge and Quakertown Region

The air is getting chillier and for some children, the lack of a warm winter coat is a reality. A&T Chevrolet-Subaru has once again partnered with the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to provide brand new winter coats to local children in need.

Last week, we had the privilege of presenting our coat donations to our local recipients. First, we visited the Quakertown office of the Bucks County Opportunity Council and presented 60 brand new children's coats to Tammy Schoonover, BCOC's director of training.

Pictured L-R: Tammy Schoonover, BCOC director of training; Chris Burcik, A&T Chevrolet general manager

Then we presented another 60 children's coats to Perkasie-based Pennridge FISH.

Pictured L-R: Kristin DeFulgentis, Pennridge FISH special events chair; John Capko, A&T Subaru service manager

We also helped unload a truckload of coats at the Upper Bucks YMCA, who will be distributing hundreds of coats to local children.

Driving Away the Cold is presented by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, which was founded by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia in 2003.

It's great that we are able to participate in programs like this and we acknowledge that it's all possible thanks to you, our loyal customers.

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Summer's Almost Over but Cookouts for Causes Continues

Summer officially ends in a few days but we have two more Cookouts for Causes to sneak in before the fall chill takes over.

This Saturday, September 20th we'll be treated to a visit by Montgomery Theater of Souderton. They'll be here from 11am-2pm serving up hot dogs, burgers and information on their current season at our A&T Chevrolet location. Montgomery Theater is a live, local professional theater which also provides acting workshops for children. Learn more by visiting their website.

Next Saturday, September 27th, it's a Cookout AND Car Wash with our friends from the Annual Corvette Show, Boy Scout Troop 187.

This final Cookouts for Causes of the season runs from 10am-2pm, with the car wash starting at 10am and cookout following at 11am, all at our A&T Chevrolet location.

Many thanks to ALL of the community organizations who participated in this year's Cookouts for Causes!

Vroom-Vroom! A&T Chevrolet's Annual Corvette Show Returns Saturday, September 13th

What’s your dream car? If it’s a Chevrolet Corvette, your dreams will come to life when the A&T Chevrolet lot will be filled with Corvettes – from vintage to modern. A&T Chevrolet’s Annual FreeCorvette Show takes place Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the grounds of A&T Chevrolet, Bethlehem Pike & Route 152, Sellersville, PA.  The show runs from 10AM-2PM, with registration from 10AM-Noon and the Awards Presentation at 1:30PM. 

This rain or shine event is FREE to the public and participants and includes refreshments served by Boy Scout Troop 187.  The only requirement for participants is that they register upon arrival the day of the event.  For more information, contact A&T’s marketing representative, Michelle Kane at 267-236-3607 or info@voicemattersllc.com.

See you Saturday!

It's a Labor Day Cookouts for Causes with the Pennridge High School Girls Field Hockey Team

It's a special Labor Day Weekend Cookouts for Causes with the Pennridge High School Girls Field Hockey Team. The event kicks off at 10AM with a Car Wash and the burgers and hot dogs start grilling at 11AM. Make sure to include a stop at our A&T Chevrolet location at 801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville on Saturday, August 30th between 10AM-2PM to support this terrific team!

Goooooaaaaaallllllll! A&T Chevrolet & Pennridge Yellowjackets Soccer Score with the Chevy Youth Soccer Program

Pennridge Yellowjackets president Tony Romeo
receives the Chevy Youth Soccer donation from A&T Chevrolet general manager, Chris Burcik

In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, A&TChevrolet is supporting Pennridge Yellowjackets Soccer through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer program. The sponsorship includes both monetary and equipment donations during the 2014 youth soccer season.

A&T Chevrolet general manager Chris Burcik presented Pennridge Yellowjackets Soccer president Tony Romeo with this year’s equipment donation, which includes corner flags, field cones, first aid kits, and mesh scrimmage vests.

Chevrolet Youth Soccer is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive relationship between local dealers and the communities they serve.  A&T Chevrolet is sponsoring Pennridge Yellowjackets Soccer as part of Chevrolet’s nationwide commitment to support youth sports, one community at a time. 

“We are looking forward to the Pennridge Yellowjackets having a great season and are glad to play a part in that success,” Chris Burcik, general manager of A&T Chevrolet, said. “Chevrolet Youth Soccer is just one example of A&T supporting the community – without them, we wouldn’t be here.”

The 2014 Chevy Youth Soccer program will provide assistance to nearly 300 organizations in the northeastern U.S. and Chevrolet dealers will contribute over $450,000 in financial and equipment donations.

Cookouts for Causes This Saturday, August 23 with Pennridge Boys Basketball

Cookouts for Causes returns this Saturday, August 23rd to A&T Chevrolet. This week we're joined by the Pennridge Boys Basketball team for a Car Wash in addition to the Cookout. The Car Wash starts at 10am with the Cookout following at 11am. It all runs until 2pm. Come out, grab a bite and support our kids! Thanks.

Oh What a Night! 2014 Under the Stars Car Show Recap

Oh what a night, as the song goes. The weather was perfect to stroll the streets of Perkasie, ice cream in hand, and take in the variety and style of over 400 antique, custom and classic cars courtesy of the Under the Stars Car Show.

Bruce Allen's 1966 Corvette Coupe

Presented by the Good Time Motorvators and Perkasie Olde Towne Association, we were especially touched that they honored our long-standing relationship and our founder, Bruce Allen, by renaming the A&T Chevrolet Best in Show trophy to the Bruce Allen Memorial Award.

Here's Bruce's son Jeff Allen, president of A&T Chevrolet-Subaru, presenting the prize to the son of David Erb, winner for his 1969 Ford Mustang.

It was a terrific night to come together with friends and family and enjoy the labor of love each owner bestows on his/her vehicle. The complete list of winners can be found here.

We can't wait until next year.

Remembering Bruce Allen

Our hearts are full during this difficult time from the many calls, visits and gestures received from our friends in this great community we serve.

From the Pennridge Little League holding a brief ceremony of remembrance during last week's playoff tournament, to the Sellersville Volunteer Fire Department lending us their mourning bunting we are so grateful.

It's all a testament to Bruce Allen, who will be remembered during a visitation time tonight 6-8pm and tomorrow 9-11am with services directly following, all at Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie.

Thank you to The Intelligencer for this article which appeared in their Sunday, July 27, 2014 edition.

Honoring Bruce Allen

Today we have very sad news to share. Our hearts are heavy at the loss of Bruce Allen, who passed away Wednesday, July 23. As many of you know, he was the owner and operator of A&T Chevrolet-Subaru. A family business, this loss hits especially hard as we mourn him as husband, father, grandfather, mentor, colleague and friend.

Bruce Allen's life and legacy will be honored at Bernard Suess Funeral Home (606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA 18944) with a calling time Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6-8pm and Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 9-11am. A service will follow the close of the Wednesday morning calling time.

A&T Chevrolet and A&T Subaru will be closed until 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 30.

An online condolence book is available to sign here.

Cancer took him from his family and from us far too soon. Rather than send flowers, the Allen family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, #150, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

Bruce C. Allen | August 23, 1942 - July 23, 2014 

Bruce C. Allen of Perkasie, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. He was 71.

He was the husband of Dorothy J. "Dotty" (Duffield) Allen. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on May 21, 2014.

Born in Chestnut Hill, he was a son of the late William Watson and Emma Louise (Cobb) Allen.

Mr. Allen was the owner and operator of A&T Chevrolet-Subaru in Sellersville for 30 years. he was one who loved cars his whole life, starting his career as a mechanic in Fort Washington for Volkswagen, then, along with his brother, was the used car manager for Allen Toyota in Doylestown, now part of the Thompson organization.

He was a member of the National Automobile Sports Association.

In his free time he enjoyed racing his Subaru, mountain and road biking, golfing, spending time in Florida and working in his gardens.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Ann Ruttle of Emmaus; a son, Jeffrey B. Allen (Joann) of Harleysville; three grandchildren, Rachel Ann Ruttle, Griffin Matthew Allen, and Cameron Michael Allen; and three great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Allen (Joy) of Lititz; and a sister, Betty Featherman of Gladwyne. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 30, at the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, where family and friends may call from 6-8pm on Tuesday evening and from 9-11am on Wednesday morning. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, #150, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

 

 

Cookouts for Causes Returns to A&T Chevrolet Saturday, July 19th

Cookouts for Causes makes its return to the A&T Chevrolet lot tomorrow, July 19, 2014. This is the first Cookout for the newly-remodeled facility and we're looking forward to showing off our shiny new showroom to everyone who comes out in support of the Pennridge High School Cheerleaders. The event starts at 10:00am with a car wash and the grill fires up at 11:00am, concluding at 2:00pm.  Hope to see you there!

A&T Subaru - Making More Room for You!

You may have noticed as you drive by A&T Subaru that some construction is underway.

Rest assured, it's business as usual during construction, which is expected to last until September. Watch this space, or like us on Facebook, for updates on progress.

We're enlarging the showroom and updating the customer service waiting area.