Monday, April 17, 2017

Baum Goes to Bat for Maroa Youth League

Baum Chevrolet Buick Goes to Bat for Maroa Youth League
Baum Chevrolet Buick to provide Maroa Youth League with new equipment and monetary contribution

Clinton, April 12, 2017 – Baum Chevrolet Buick is partnering with the Maroa Youth League in MaroaBaum Chevrolet Buick has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

“Playing the game of baseball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support. Baum Chevrolet Buick and Chevrolet Youth Baseball are proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Clinton,” said Scott Baum, Owner of Baum Chevrolet Buick. “Chevrolet believes that in play, there are possibilities and supports the spirit of teamwork that baseball instills in its players.”

2017 marks Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball program’s 12th year, and since its introduction has helped aid local teams, benefiting more than 6.7 million young people in communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play. In 2016, more than 1,500 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country.

Baum Chevrolet Buick will present an equipment kit includes useful items such as bags, scorebooks, industrial-strength batting tees, ball buckets and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts.

In addition, Baum Chevrolet Buick will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to Maroa Youth League.  Sponsored leagues across the country will have the chance to earn additional funds as community members take test drives at their partnering dealership to help support the league.

In addition to its commitment to youth baseball, Chevrolet also is the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball™.

“Chevrolet vehicles are designed and built for families, safety and fun, so we encourage young people and their parents to make a Chevrolet the official vehicle of their household,” said Baum Chevrolet Buick.

For more information about Chevrolet Youth Baseball, please 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 over 89 years. 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 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Equinox Open House Scheduled For April

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 15!

Baum Chevrolet Buick will host an Open House on Saturday, April 15, to introduce the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox


The Open House, held from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the dealership showroom, will include refreshments, giveaways and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Members of the Baum team will be available to discuss the new features of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox as well as answer questions about other vehicles in the Chevrolet lineup. It is a free event and is open to the public.

Baum Chevrolet Buick, along with 12 other dealerships in the SuperChevyStores.com dealer group, will be promoting the next-generation Equinox simultaneously through a live internet stream. Throughout the day, guests from all stores will be able to register for a chance to win a two-year lease on a new 2018 Equinox! WAND Agribusiness Reporter and local farmer, David Brown, will be at the Baum dealership to announce the grand prize winner at 3:00 pm. You must be present to win! 


Additional information will be posted on the BaumChevrolet Buick Facebook page leading up to the event. Please contact the dealership at (217) 935-3156 with questions. 

Friday, January 27, 2017

Did You Know?!: Fallen Stars of 2016 Part II

In the January edition of "Did You Know?!" Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, takes a look at some of the celebrities that passed away in the second half of 2016 (July through December) .

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Mash Actor, Wayne Rogers (82)
Singer, Natalie Cole (65)
Singer, David Bowie (69)
Singer, Maurice White (74)
Bloomington, Illinois Singer, Joe Dowell (76)
Author, Harper Lee (89)
Police Academy Actor, George Gaynes (98) 
Singer, Sonny James (87)
Actor, George Kennedy (91)
Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan (94)
Actor, Joe Santos (84)
Singer, Frank Sinatra Jr. (72)
Actor, Ken Howard (71)
Former Baseball Player, Joe Garagiola (90)
Actress, Patty Duke (69)
Comedian, Gary Shandling (66)
Singer, Prince (57)
Singer, Merle Haggard (79)
Singer, Billy Paul (80)
CBS Reporter, Morley Safer (84)
Actress, Doris Roberts (90)
Artist, Terry Redlin (78)
Boxer, Muhammad Ali (74)
Former Hockey Player, Gordie Howe (88)
Director, Guy Hamilton (93)
Actor known as "Mr. Ed", Alan Young (96)
Actor, Gene Wilder (74)
Coach, Buddy Ryan (85)
Coach, Pat Summitt (64)
Golf Great, Arnold Palmer (87)
Singer, Holly Dunn (59)
Director, Gary Marshall (81)
R2D2, Kenny Baker (81)
Coach, Dennis Green (67)
Actor, Hugh O'Brien (91)
Musician, Pete Fountain (86)
Actress, Florence Henderson (82)
Actress, Zsa Zsa Gabor (99) 
Singer, Bobby Vee (73)
Actor/Host, Alan Thicke (69)
Astronaut, John Glenn (95)
Actor, Robert Vaughn (83)
Singer, George Michael (53)
Sportscaster, John Saunders (61)
Sportscaster, Craig Saber (65)
Actress, Debbie Reynolds (84)
Actress, Carrie Fisher (60)
USAC Racer, Bryan Clausen (27)
Director, Michael Cimino (77)
TV's Green Hornet Actor, Van Williams (82)


Did you know...Actress Debbie Reynolds was the mother of Actress Carrie Fisher?!

Stay tuned for next month's edition...