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Letter to the Editor
Thursday September 20
NABC Teams Up with Marine Corps Reserves for Next Leave Something Behind Campaign
For the second installment of its "Leave Something Behind" campaign in 2007, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) is teaming up with the United States Marine Corps Reserves in support of its renowned Toys for Tots program.The mission of the Toys for Tots Foundation is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute them as Christmas gifts to children in local communities. Its goals, scope and timing fall squarely in line with "Leave Something Behind," which strives to exhibit-through a specific, charitable activity-the caring sprit of the collision industry in a locality hosting one of its events.
The spotlighted community this time is Las Vegas, Nevada, home to NACE 2007 from October 31 through November 3. NABC will be working with the Marine Reservists in that city to deliver hope to needy youngsters through the gift of shiny new toys at Christmas.
To raise funds for the donated toys and provide a mechanism through which individual collision industry professionals can contribute, NABC will be selling Christmas ornaments at NACE-related events this year. They may be purchased at the NABC and Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) board meetings as well as Collision Industry Conference (CIC). In addition, the ornaments will be made available at the NABC booth. A cash contribution not specifically related to an ornament purchase can also be made at that time for the toys.
The idea to pair up with Toys for Tots came from Charles Dillard, first-time chairman of the Leave Something Behind committee who takes over for outgoing chair Dan Risley. "I've always had a soft spot for children. My volunteer work with our local Children's Hospital has helped make me that way, and that led me to research charities that made young people their focus," Dillard explained. "Toys for Tots has a solid reputation and is very active in the Las Vegas area. The Leave Something Behind committee and NABC felt confident they would be a good partner and we moved forward with the program."
The tree decorations are being sold for $20 each, $15 of which will go toward the purchasing of toys. NABC hopes to raise a total of $3,750 in all. The gifts it purchases will be presented to the Toys for Tots Foundation at a special NACE celebration. Details will follow.
"As a former Sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve myself, I am especially pleased that Charles and the committee has decided to work with Toys for Tots," commented NABC Executive Director Chuck Sulkala. "It's a great way to build on the spirit of giving that lies at the core of the Leave Something Behind program. There are few things as wondrous as seeing a child's face light up in surprise when presented an unexpected Christmas gift. This NACE is certain to be special. Semper Fi."
Although this installment of the Leave Something Behind program is being marketed exclusively to those who attend the NACE events in Las Vegas, those not attending who wish to contribute may contact NABC by phone or e-mail. For additional information on the Toys for Tots partnership, contact Charles Dillard at (503) 641-5634 or e-mail him at charlesd@precisionfirst.com.
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