Baum Donates $1,000 to Farmer City Youth Baseball League

Baum Chevrolet Buick Hits Grand Slam for

Area Youth Baseball

Baum Chevrolet Buick and Baum Motor Company wrap up 2015 baseball season partnership with Farmer City Youth Baseball

Clinton, July 1, 2015 – Baum Chevrolet Buick, one of 12 Chevrolet dealers from the Champaign area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2015 baseball program, has concluded a successful season with Farmer City Youth Baseball. Baum Chevrolet Buick  provided Farmer City Youth Baseball with new equipment, a monetary contribution and an opportunity for community members to raise funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

“We’re glad we were able to extend Chevrolet’s commitment to spreading play and the possibilities it opens to the members of our community,” said Scott Baum, Owner of Baum Chevrolet Buick.

Baum Chevrolet Buick partnered with the Farmer City Youth Baseball because of the league’s proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Baum Chevrolet Buick included items such as bags, batting tees, catcher’s gear, water bottles and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts. 

“We truly enjoyed being involved with Farmer City Youth Baseball this year,” said Baum. “This partnership gave us the opportunity to support the love of the game and we are thrilled to have achieved such positive results for the community." 

In 2015, nearly 1,500 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball. Since the program began in 2006, Chevrolet has made a positive impact on more than 3.6 million children by bringing a unique experience to their community.

For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, visit www.YouthSportsWired.com.

About Baum Chevrolet Buick

Baum Chevrolet Buick is a family owned automotive dealership located in Clinton, Illinois. Established in 1928, Baum has prevailed through three generations of ownership and evolved into a one-stop automotive sales and service center. By combining traditional values with an emphasis on complete customer service and loyalty, Baum has infiltrated its success throughout central Illinois for decades. In addition to automotive sales, the dealership has a service division composed of a parts and service department, 24 hour wrecker service, collision repair center, detail shop and Quick Lube center. For more information please visit www.baumchevybuick.com.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year.  Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.