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Fun, Food, Family and Fine Cars; Come One ... Come All!!!

26 October 2000

Fun, Food, Family and Fine Cars; Come One ... Come All!!!

    ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 26 Ten years ago Volvo invited some
of its owners to an Open House at their headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey.
Since that time, the little get together has grown to a major reunion of Volvo
owners and folks who are just plain curious.  This year the company expects
more than 1500 people to visit from as far away as Canada!
    On this Saturday, October 28th, there will be an antique Volvo car show, a
display of racing cars, pony rides for the kids, a moonwalk, face painting,
new car test drives, a swap meet, and a chance to talk with the people who
bring Volvos into the United States.  The day is open to Volvo owners and non-
owners alike.  The festivities run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
refreshments will be available all day long.
    Why does Volvo do it?  According to Bob Austin, Volvo's advertising
manager, "it helps our employees understand that cars are an important part of
people's lives.  You really begin to appreciate that when you spend a day with
hundreds of owners.  It is kind of like a giant family reunion.  We all go
home feeling great about our work."
    There will also be a fundraiser for the Starlight Foundation, which helps
to grant the wishes of terminally ill children.  Starlight volunteers will be
selling jackets, shirts, caps and automotive memorabilia donated by Volvo.
All the proceeds go directly to the Starlight Foundation.

    Volvo headquarters is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey in the McBride
Industrial Park on Piermont Road.  For directions call 201-784-4644 or e-mail
lohsend@volvo.com.