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Detroit Auto Dealers Ass. Named Finalist for Governor's Service Awards

21 May 1998

Detroit Auto Dealers Association Named Finalist for Governor's Service Awards

    LANSING, Mich., May 21 -- The Michigan Community Service
Commission recently named the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) as a
finalist for the Fifth Annual Governor's Service Awards.  The DADA was
recognized as a Michigan business that has demonstrated innovation, growth,
and a strong commitment to contribute to the community through its annual
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Charity Preview event.
    Hosted by the Detroit Auto Dealer's Association, the NAIAS Charity Preview
is the annual black-tie event that marks the official opening of the auto
show.  The 1998 NAIAS Charity Preview attracted 15,000 people and raised over
$3.75 million for Detroit-area children's charities.  Since its inception in
1976, more than $15 million has been raised to benefit local children's
charities.  Beneficiaries of the Charity Preview include:  Barat Child and
Family Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Boys Hope/Girls
Hope Detroit, The Children's Center, Children's Services of Northeast Guidance
Center -- Assistance League, The Detroit Institute for Children, The Easter
Seal Society, Children's Homes of Judson Center, March of Dimes and Detroit
Police Athletic League.
    In addition to presenting the NAIAS and Charity Preview, the Detroit Auto
Dealers Association supports more than 240 members with legislative and
industry representation, educational programs and community relations
activities.