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The 2016 Atlanta FDIF Gala at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel
On Monday, May 2, the annual Atlanta gala of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces paid tribute to the Lone Soldiers, those individuals from other countries who volunteer to serve in the IDF. The elegant InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel hosted the event. It was an emotion-filled, uplifting evening.
“We must show our appreciation and love for Israel’s greatest young men and women,” FIDF Southeast Region Executive Director Seth Baron said.
“Supporting Israel and the IDF are the most important things Jews in the Diaspora can do,” said retired British Col. Richard Kemp, a Roman Catholic and fervent defender of the IDF, who delivered the keynote address.
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is dedicated to the care of each and every active IDF soldier through social, educational, cultural and recreational programs as well as non-active soldiers through scholarship programs and caring for the welfare of families of fallen soldiers. FIDF also provides assistance to Israel’s Lone Soldiers whose parents do not live in Israel.
Established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, FIDF’s wellbeing programs help strengthen the soldiers and build a better future for them and for the state of Israel. FIDF is the only organization who partners directly with the IDF and receives directly from them a list of the soldiers’ needs, which drives our activities each year. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit corporation that operates 15 regional offices in the United States and Panama.
FIDF strengthens the bridge between the State of Israel and the world by making a meaningful difference in the lives of each IDF soldier as well as a strategic impact on the IDF, Israeli society, and the Jewish Nation as a whole.
The young men and women who defend the Jewish Homeland ask for no help. For them, it is their obligation. It is our obligation to keep their morale high by contributing to the soldiers’ enduring spirit.
FIDF Southeast Executive Director Seth Baron welcomes a group of Lone Soldiers to 2016 Atlanta FDIF gala.
Lone Soldiers tell their story at the 2016 FDIF Atlanta gala.
Mazda Shines Brightly at the Inaugural Running of the Sunshine Grand Prix
The inaugural running of the Sunshine Grand Prix took place March 19th through the 26th in downtown Tampa, Fla., and represented a week of professional & amateur cycling races.
The Tampa Area Mazda Dealers in conjunction with Mazda North American Operations donated $55,300 to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital through their Mazda Drive for Good partnership. Finance partners (Mazda Capital Services / CHASE), also were proud participants in the event and presented St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital with another check for $25,000. In total, $80,300 was donated to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital via the Mazda Drive for Good campaign on March 19th.
Dave Fogel (General Manager / Tyrone Square Mazda) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Photo by Suzy Comfort.
Harvey Shapiro of CHASE (Vice President / District Sales Manager), Jenifer Marzec of CHASE (Assistant Vice President / Dealer Relationship Manager) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
The check presentation took place at the starting line prior to the Men’s Professional Cycling race, which marked the first stop of the year for the USA Crits Championship Series. Spectators were able learn about the very successful Mazda Drive for Good partnership and watch some of the best professional cyclists in the country race up close and at high speeds in a spectator-friendly urban atmosphere.
2015 New York International Auto Show
The 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) kicked off in style with several unveilings and a host of new cars. Needless to say, there was plenty of automotive hotness to go around. For over 115 years, the show has been one of the largest car shows in America and a place to see and be seen. New this year was the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) Reception with FCA, Mini, Mitsubishi, Scion and Subaru. Barbara Pomerance joined The Washington Auto Show delegation to attend NYIAS.
Below are a few highlights:
Painted models pose in front of a backdrop creating an illusion of wonder.
Tim Glynn, Digital Media Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc. with members of The Washington Auto Show team, Bob Yoffe of Yoffe Expo and John O’Donnell, CEO of Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association.
Toyota Mirai FCV named 2016 World Green Car.
Mazda MX-5 RF named 2016 World Car of the Year!
The HOT and super sexy 2017 Nissan GT-R.
The Extra Terrestrial Vehicle Space Car. This creation is out of left field. It was made by a Florida car enthusiast, not a car manufacturer.
Barbara Pomerance , ceo, Pomerance & Associates with Kimatni Rawlins, ceo, Automotive Rhythms.
The 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show
The 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show features more than 400 import and domestic cars, light trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. Members of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) were on hand for a sneak peek of the show floor prior to opening on March 9th. In addition, GAAMA awarded the best of show.
“It was a very exciting, diverse and eclectic selection of vehicles,” said incoming GAAMA President Christopher Lawrence, CEO of AutoAcademics, an automotive consultancy that aims to educate and assist consumers in making intelligent, unbiased, and logical automotive choices. “Every year we are excited and impressed by the new technology, sleek designs and powertrain efficiencies. The judges had a tough job and after much discussion, we selected the best in each category.”
The 2016 winners:
Green: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Luxury: 2017 Lexus LC 500
Performance: 2017 Acura NSX
Biggest Bang for the Buck: 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Truck: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty
SUV/Crossover: 2017 Infiniti QX30
Judges Choice: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Highlights below:
The grand entrance to the 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show.
The 2017 Ram Power Wagon sports a front end winch.
The 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider.
This Toyota Prius is a beauty.
The Lexus LC 500 Luxury Coupe “wows” the media.
Tamara Mlynarczyk, Manager, Public Affairs, Mazda North American Operations with Mazda Motorsports racer Andrew Carbonell, who helped develop Mazda’s 2016 Global MX-5 Cup car!
The Mercedes-Benz E 220 d is coming soon to a dealer near you.
Christian Bokich,Dept. Manager, Product & Technology Communications,
Mercedes-Benz USA and Barbara Pomerance, CEO, Pomerance & Associates.
Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors North America.
Yes, that’s a KIA! What a beauty!
Steve Parrett, Manager, Southeast and South Central Region Communications, Nissan.
The Nissan 370Z has very lovely lines.
The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Awards and the Annual Meeting and Luncheon Sponsors.
Steve Parrett accepts the GAAMA award for Best SUV/Crossover: 2017 Infiniti QX30.
Joe Van Hoose of Jackson Spalding presented Corey Proffitt, East Coast Communications Manager of Toyota with the GAAMA Award for Best Luxury: 2017 Lexus LC 500.
Kimberly Shults of FCA was graced with two GAAMA Awards – Best Green: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Judges Choice: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Ariel Garcia-Linares of Ketchum accepted the GAAMA Award for Biggest Bang for the Buck: 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
The show runs through Sunday, March 13. For details, visit http://goautoshow.com/site/.
The 2016 Geneva Motor Show
First held in 1905 the Geneva Motor Show has hosted almost all major internal combustion engine models in the history of the automobile, along with benzene- and steam-powered cars from the beginning of the century. Exotic supercars often steal the spotlight during their debuts at the show. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs and international partnerships have been announced at the exhibition. The show is regarded as a level playing field for the world’s automakers, aided by the fact Switzerland lacks an auto industry of its own.
See highlights from this year’s show below:
Geoff Pohanka, chairman of The Washington Auto Show, John O’Donnell, ceo of Washington Area New Automobile Dealer Association, Daniel Jobe of the Washington Auto Show Committee, Rod Alberts, executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA).
Geoff Pohanka, chairman of The Washington Auto Show, Robert Moran, director of corporate communications, Mercedes-Benz USA, John O’Donnell, ceo of Washington Area New Automobile Dealer Association.
The Marvelous McLaren 570GT.
Robert Yoffe, show manager, The Washington Auto Show, John Paolo Canton, senior public relations manager, Americas Region at McLaren Group Ltd and John O’Donnell, ceo, The Washington Auto Show.
Daniel Jobe, committee member, The Washington Auto Show.
“Stylish Man, Sexy Car”
John O’Donnell, ceo, The Washington Auto Show looks great next to a lovely Lamborghini.
1952 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante
Koenigsegg … can we say HOT?
Very pretty product specialists.
Barbara Pomerance, ceo, Pomerance & Associates graces a Lamborghini.
The McLaren 675LT IS the power of WOW!
