COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

At Hickman Automotive Group we support local charities and programs that promote the education, safety and health of our children in the communities in which we live and serve.

Requests for donations and sponsorships can be made here: Donation/Sponsorship Request Form

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR FIVE LADIES FROM Hickman Automotive Group!

This Fab Five (Jenelle Pierce, Kristen O’Brien, Dawn O’Keefe, Melanie Murphy, and Tina Philpott) recently entered a video in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Employee National Challenge and were successful on winning $5000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.
The ladies decided to split up the prize and donate $1000 to each of five charities that were close to their hearts on an individual basis.
The recipients of the $1000 cheques were:

  • RESCUE NL – who address the problem of animal abuse and neglect in Newfoundland And Labrador
  • Single Parent Association of Newfoundland – which was founded in 1987 with the objective of providing supports for single parents
  • Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue (CAGSAR)? this team is one of 27 volunteer teams in the province that make up the Newfoundland And Labrador Search and Rescue Association
  • NL Down Syndrome Society – a volunteer group of parents, friends and families committed to raising awareness and understanding of Down Syndrome
  • Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A) – an adoption-focused agency helping homeless cats and dogs find happy beginnings

charity money with people

The Hickman Family and fellow employees are very proud of the efforts these five ladies put into making their video and entering the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Challenge. We are equally proud of the selection of charities to which they donated the funds. We are quite sure that this money will be put to good use by these worthy recipients.

JANEWAY TELETHON RAISES OVER 3.3 MILLION

The 34th Annual Janeway Children’s Hospital Telethon took place this past weekend raising over $3.3 million dollars. These donations ensure that the latest in diagnostic and advanced technology will be at the fingertips of the Janeway Hospital’s medical team. Through employee payroll deductions and other efforts, we were proud to present $10,927 to the cause. We were well represented at the event having staff working all corners with Susan Sheerr taking on co-hosting duties and Maryann Coynoypopoylos working tirelessly in the background with a team of volunteers, training those who manned the phones. Congratulations to all involved!!!
#HickmanCares #JanewayTelethon #ForAllOurKids

people smiling to pose
janeway foundation check of 10 grands

 

JDRF DONATION

JDRF DONATION WITH THE HELP OF THE NL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

In March 2018, Bert and Jonathan Hickman won the Newfoundland And Labrador Construction Association Community Leader Award. Being the winner of this award, the Group was given $2,000 to contribute to a worthwhile cause. We believe the work that JDRF Newfoundland & Labrador does is very important and we appreciate all that they do for the families in our province living with a child with Type 1 Diabetes. We were pleased to be able to make this contribution to JDRF Newfoundland & Labrador. Thanks to the Newfoundland And Labrador Construction Association for making this contribution come to life.
#giving #type1diabetes #hickmancares

NLCA COMMUNITY LEADER AWARD WINNERS, BERT AND JONATHAN HICKMAN

leader award winner
 
Congratulations to Bert and Jonathan Hickman on winning the Newfoundland And Labrador Construction Association Community Leader Award! The Community Leader Award is given to an individual or group who have dedicated their time and efforts to improving their community to make a difference in the lives of others. Bert and Jonathan are surely committed to making a difference and their actions continue to inspire us to make a difference in the communities in which we live.

HICKMAN GROUP AND THE NLCA JOIN FORCES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SHRINERS

raise money for the shriners
 
In 2017, Hickman Automotive Group joined forces with the Newfoundland And Labrador Construction Association to raise money for the Mazol Shriners NL Children’s Transportation Fund. Hickman Automotive Group provided a Chevrolet Spark LS to be given to one lucky ticket winner and Jon Cutler was that lucky winner! Congratulations Jon!

Hickman Automotive Group SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

 
scholarship winners
 
Congratulations to our 2017 Hickman Automotive Group scholarship award winners!! Each year Hickman’s give out scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to decedents of current or retired employees. It’s always an exciting time of year for us. Congratulations to all the winners!!!

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

hickman world down syndrome
 
On World Down Syndrome Day, our teams across the province joined in on the fun wearing odd socks to help raise awareness about Down Syndrome. Let’s get people talking about it. For more information check out the Newfoundland And Labrador Down Syndrome Society!

STUFF A TRUCK IN SUPPORT OF BRIDGES TO HOPE

stuff in a truck
 
Hickman Automotive Group is proud to support Bridges to Hope this holiday season. This year?s event has been no exception and was a huge success with an abundance of non-perishable items being collected across the province at each of our locations! We want to thank everyone who donated!

TAKE A ONE NIGHT STAND AGAINST CANCER

Hickman Automotive Group proudly supports the Canadian Cancer Society and will generously pick up the tab for a one week stay at Daffodil Place for an individual fighting cancer. This initiative helps relieve the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, allowing the patient to focus on their treatment.

WIN YOUR TUITION 2017

tuition winners

 
Win Your Tuition is a Hickman Automotive Group Facebook contest for post-secondary students. Dozens of nominations were received and we heard lots of wonderful stories of deserving recipients. However, one story stood out from the rest. Katie Snow is a 21-year-old Memorial University Commerce student from Carbonear, who was just 13 when her dad was diagnosed with ALS. Katie had to grow up pretty fast, working multiple jobs from a young age and paying her way through school. Her mom, Wendy, wrote us a letter about it, and we wanted to help. Katie was the lucky winner of our contest and Jonathan Hickman was on hand to present Katie with her tuition for a year. We can?t imagine a more deserving young woman. Congratulations Katie!

2017 CAR SHOW RAISES MONEY FOR THE COMMUNITY FOOD SHARING ASSOCIATION

2017 CAR SHOW RAISES money
 
We are proud that our 2017 Hickman Automotive Group Classic Car Show raised $375 and a large contribution of non-perishable food items for the Community Food Sharing Association. Thanks to all involved!

HICKMAN SELECT ROWING TEAM COME OUT WINNERS!

 
HICKMAN SELECT ROWING TEAM COME OUT WINNERS!
 
Congratulations to the Hickman Select Certified Pre-Owned Male Squirt 1 team for winning their race in the Royal St. John’s Regatta for three years straight and garnering the fastest time in their division!!!

back to school

BAG TO SCHOOL, ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS!

Hickman Automotive Group is always proud to support Bridges to Hope and their Bag to School Program. This exciting program provides much needed support to students in our communities. Each year has been a tremendous success, largely due to Hickman’s support in donating 500 school bags to the program through our 3-week test drive promotion. Each of our branches participate in this worthwhile event, with the school bags being distributed in their local communities. Many thanks to all those involved, including our volunteers from the CCC, who donate a Friday evening to helping Bridges to Hope fill these bags for distribution each year, and to our summer student, Haley Peters, who did a stellar job representing Hickman Automotive Group on VOCM during their Block the Bus event. Thanks, everybody!

JANEWAY TELETHON RAISES 3.4 MILLION - The 33rd Annual Janeway Children's Miracle Network Telethon took place on June 3rd & 4th and Hickman Automotive Group was well represented with volunteers: Chelsea Taylor, Chris Woodley, Rebecca Luffman and Marjorie Anstey, who each took telephone pledges, as well as Maryann Coynoypopoylos, who proudly presented a cheque on behalf of Hickman Automotive Group. Many thanks to all of our employees who graciously gave $12,299.14 to this worthy cause, and to Maryann for doing such a great job on NTV! Way to go!
THE 1ST ANNUAL TRANSPLANT TROT - A HUGE SUCCESS! - The Canadian Transplant Association is making great strides in Newfoundland And Labrador. On Saturday, June 3rd, over 100 runners flocked to Bowring Park to participate in the 1st Annual 5k/10k Transplant Trot. Participants raised over $10,000 that morning, with money being kept right here in our province to increase organ and tissue donor awareness as well as the number of registered organ and tissue donors! Cheers to all employees who volunteered, ran or supported this great cause.
SUPPORTING THE ARTS COMMUNITY - Local musician, Billy Sutton, and his accordion band, Cordeen, recently toured Ireland, prior to taking their show through many towns and communities in Newfoundland And Labrador. Hickman Select was quick to jump on board to ensure the band had a nice ride to take them in comfort through their travels of our fine province. In addition to offering prize packages to several lucky customers, Cordeen also treated the employees at three of our locations to a kitchen party celebration and what a time it was! We hope everyone enjoyed the wonderful talents that Cordeen had to offer.
ogran donation
 

SUPPORTING ORGAN DONATION

Organ donation is very important to the Hickman Automotive family and we want to bring awareness for such an important cause to our local communities. It only takes 3 minutes to register as an organ donor and by registering you could help save up to 8 lives! Check out a video from Jonathan Hickman detailing the importance of organ donation and how you can become involved.

RUGGED ROCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS GOING BEARDLESS, DOING GOOD

harley-davidson going beardless
 
Mile 1 Harley-Davidson® is committed to supporting the community and people in need. This year, they decided to do the unthinkable and SHAVE their bountiful beards to raise money for the Community Food Sharing Association.

With an escalating tier of beards at the shop, their employees decided that the amount raised in donations would determine how many guys would shave. If they made it to the ultimate goal of $10,000, their resident wizard, Jake, would shave his face fur, allowing us an opportunity to see his chubby cheeks. We are happy to say that they exceeded their goal and presented the Community Food Sharing Association with a cheque for $10,200.00, in addition to sponsoring a family for the holidays.

Congratulations to the organizers for all of their hard work, and to those who participated in any way (especially those who are finding our cold winter just a little chillier this year).

Hickman Automotive Group WOULD LIKE TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK

EASTER SEALS LOTTERY WINNER - As a proud sponsor of the 2017 Easter Seals Cabin Lottery Truck Draw, Hickman Automotive Group was delighted to participate in the delivery of a 2017 GMC Sierra pick-up truck to the lucky winner, Mr. Philip Bragg. The team at Chevrolet Cadillac and Chevrolet Buick GMC Carbonear worked with the lucky winner to select his vehicle and also helped facilitate the delivery, providing Mr. Bragg with VIP treatment. We would like to wish Mr. Bragg the best of luck and we?re sure he will enjoy his new ride!
HICKMAN’S LENDING A HAND WITH THE EASTER SEALS ‘SEE THE ABILITY IN DISABILITY’ PARK - Hickman Automotive Group continues to provide support to Easter Seals Newfoundland And Labrador. Bert Hickman was on hand at Easter Seals NL to participate in their ‘See the Ability in Disability’ Park ground-breaking ceremony, an initiative that Hickman’s proudly provided $25,000 to its construction. This playground allows for more inclusive outdoor play during programs, such as day camp, and also allows families to enjoy and experience a playground together. The new playground will be accessible for all children, including those with disabilities. Children of all ages and abilities will be able to interact with peers and have a safe place to enjoy physical activity. On hand for the check presentation were Nathan Chaulk, Easter Seals NL ambassador, Kim Hickman, CEO of Business Portals Inc., Bert Hickman, CEO of Hickman Automotive Group and Mark Bradbury, CEO of Easter Seals NL.
STUFF THE CAT WIN YOUR TUITION 2017 - The management and staff of our Privateers Harley-Davidson®, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, joined forces with the Central Chapter local Harley Owners Group to help families in need this holiday season. With donations of food, gift cards and gifts, employees were quick to have the CAT overflowing, ensuring several families in their area were treated to a special Christmas. Well done team!
NATASHA HOUNSELL RECEIVED A DESIGNATION OF ON OF THE CLARENVILLE 150 FACES - Natasha Hounsell received a designation of one of Clarenville 150 Faces. This initiative was designed in conjunction with the Canada 150 Celebration this past year. Natasha was recognized for the Back Pack 4 kids Program here in Clarenville. Natasha was integral in getting this program launched many years back, Hickman Auto Group is also a big promoter of this as well. Hickman Automotive Group would like to CONGRATULATE Natasha on the contributions she has made to her community. Her hard work does not go unnoticed and we commend her for all that she does.

 

Hickman Automotive Group would like to say CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK to five of our technicians from our Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat dealership.

On Wednesday, June 14th, Paul Lannon, Tony Taylor, Sean Flynn, Jason Mugford and Darren Humber will be travelling to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to attend the 2017 Master Technician Challenge. This prestigious competition is by invitation only, and with 5 technicians being invited, we have the MOST attending from any one Dealership in the entire country!! WOW!

Lookin’ good guys, Best of Luck!

April 20, 2017
Give So Others Can Live
Hickman Automotive Group – Driving Awareness for Organ Donation

The week of April 23rd-29th is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Approximately 4,500 Canadians are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant and many more are waiting for tissue transplants. Organ and tissue donation awareness is a primary focus for Hickman Automotive Group in 2017.

The Hickman family has been on both sides of organ donation and transplantation. In 2015, Jonathan Hickman was given the gift of life thanks to a kidney transplant. His sister Kim, was the donor. The Hickman family knows first-hand the importance of organ and tissue donation.

“Hickman Automotive Group is proud to partner with the Provincial Organ Donor Program and the Canadian Transplant Association in helping spread the word about Organ/Tissue Donation awareness in Newfoundland And Labrador. Our aim is to help ensure that the people of our province are aware of how they can make an informed decision and possibly give the gift of life.”
-Jonathan Hickman, Vice-President of Hickman Automotive Group and Transplant Recipient.

Join Hickman Automotive Group as we raise awareness for organ and tissue donation this year. All this week our stores will be lighting up their dealerships in green, the official color of organ and tissue donation. One donor can save up to eight lives and one tissue donor can enhance the lives of up to 75 people. Now that’s powerful. Becoming an organ donor is as easy as updating your MCP application.

CONTACT:
Lori O’Keefe
Hickman Automotive Group
85 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3N7
PHONE: 709-757-6407
EMAIL: [email protected]

PLAYSPACE WITH HEART PROJECT

PLAYSPACE WITH HEART PROJECT

Hickman Automotive Group believes in providing assistance to make our communities and province a better place to live. Scott Lambert, General Manager, and Wanda Antle, Sales Consultant, Hickman Chevrolet Buick GMC Burin were recently on hand at Sacred Heart Academy to present a cheque in the amount of $2500, to their “Playspace with Heart” project.

Project organizers have worked diligently to raise the necessary funds required to create a playspace that will be the heart of the community. Such a space will increase and improve the positive outdoor social activity of the students in the school and community, and it will also address the physical needs of students identified with sensory needs. Hickman Automotive Group continues to contribute to local communities in ways that promote the education, safety and health of our community’s children, and we are pleased to have provided support for this worthwhile project.

sock it day

It is with great pleasure that we were able to contribute to Quinn’s Place Playground at Paradise Elementary in honor of a beautiful little girl who left this life too soon.

John King, Hickman Chrysler Parts Department Manager, and Kevin Peters, Chief Operating Officer, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting event this past weekend. It was an amazing celebration that we were proud to be part of!

This contribution to our community is very close to all our hearts and we are now part of a legacy that will delight children for many years to come.

IN THE SPRING OF 2016, JONATHAN WON 6 MEDALS AT THE CANADIAN TRANSPLANT GAMES - Newfoundlander captures six medals at the Canadian Transplant Games! Hickman Automotive Group is extremely proud of their very own, Jonathan Hickman, who recently captured six medals at the Canadian Transplant Games in Toronto, Ontario. Jonathan has always had a competitive edge, however, kidney complications throughout his childhood continued to plague him and in 2015, doctors determined that he would require kidney transplant surgery. Fortunately for Jonathan, his sister Kim was a perfect match. In early 2015, with the support of the entire Hickman family, including the management and staff of Hickman Automotive Group, Jonathan and Kim set out for Halifax on their incredible transplant journey.In the spring of 2016, Jonathan registered to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain and the world's tallest free-standing mountain. However, his excitement quickly diminished when his doctors warned that such a climb for an organ recipient, might compromise his health. In his quest to remain active and healthy, he soon learned of the Transplant Games and was quick to jump on board to represent his province.
PARTICIPANTS AT THE TRANSPLANT - Participants at the Transplant Games may choose up to five individual medal events to participate within their age group, however, true to his competitive nature, Jonathan participated in five events and successfully captured SIX medals! The combined times of his swim, run and bike ride were good enough to capture gold in Triathlon status. Jonathan also earned two Silver medals, (5 km run and the 50M freestyle swim), as well as three Gold medals (200M freestyle swim, the 5 km and 20 km cycling events). This impressive finish is a fine display of Jonathan's drive and desire to enjoy life to its fullest. Jonathan has already begun training for the World Transplant Games, taking place in Spain in June 2017

 

BERT AND JONATHAN

CONGRATULATIONS TO BERT AND JONATHAN

Congratulations to Bert and Jonathan Hickman for being recently named as finalists in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Atlantic 2016 Awards Program! This prestigious program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. [Click Here] to read the full nomination details!

Hickman Automotive Group CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TO THE CANADIAN RED CROSS

As the fire continues to rage in Fort McMurray, Alberta, there has been a tremendous outpouring of support from people across the country. Canadians are collectively coming together to show their care and compassion and the people from Newfoundland And Labrador are leading the way. Many of our residents are deeply affected, with friends and family, who have moved west to the oil sand country for work, now being left homeless.

 
Hickman Automotive Group is announcing their support to the community with a donation of $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of emergency assistance for those affected by the wildfire in Fort McMurray. Financial donations to the Red Cross will allow them to identify the needs of the residents of Fort McMurray and then appropriately provide the proper resourcing for them to be able to recover from this devastating event.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the residents of Alberta during this time of devastation and we are proud to provide this support for their recovery efforts. #AlbertaStrong

Hickman Automotive Group has been dedicated to the Employee Giving Program with the Healthcare Foundation for over 30 years. This morning, we were delighted to welcome representatives from the Foundation to our Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac Dealership on Kenmount Road. Mr. Harold Smith, a longtime employee of Hickman’s, accepted an appreciation plaque on behalf of management and staff. Harold is one of several employees who have contributed to this program for almost 40 years. Thank you to all who have given in the past and we look forward to providing support into the future.
Congratulations to Bert and Jonathan Hickman for being recently named as finalists in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Atlantic 2016 Awards Program! This prestigious program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. [Click Here] to read the full nomination details!
Hickman Automotive Group (HAG) is often recognized in the business community as a model organization which fosters an effective workplace culture.

HAG Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Peters, recently participated in a panel discussion as part of the St. John’s Board of Trade Business Outlook Conference. Kevin was joined by Ann Marie Vaughan, President of the College of the North Atlantic (and recent Top 50 under 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada) and Nora Duke, VP with Fortis (another past top 50 CEO) for an in-depth discussion on Growing a Resilient Team. Understanding that a lack of resilience can contribute to a drop in workplace productivity, and increase costs associated with recruitment and retention, absenteeism and even illness. This group explored the topic of how to build at team that can bounce back from adversity so they can adapt and thrive in our changing workplaces.

HOCKEY HEROES

THIRD EDITION OF HOCKEY HEROES TO LAUNCH FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

LAUNCH WILL ANNOUNCE A HALF DOZEN NHL ALUMNI PLAYING IN PARADISE, NL THIS MAY

ST. JOHN’S, NL, JANUARY 20, 2016 – On Friday, January 22nd, Hickman Automotive Group and The Heart & Stroke Foundation, Newfoundland And Labrador will launch the third provincial edition of Hockey Heroes. Hosted at the Paradise Double Ice Complex from April 29th to May 1st, the tournament will give teams who take part in fundraising the opportunity to share the ice with a number of NHL legends.

The launch will announce part of their lineup of retired NHL players who will travel to the province to raise funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The last two events have seen a significant amount of money raised for the organization, which funds research, health promotion and life-saving programs for the people of Newfoundland And Labrador.

Mary Ann Butt, CEO of The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Newfoundland And Labrador says, “In creating more survivors in the province, The Heart and Stroke Foundation aim to inform and aid the people of Newfoundland And Labrador in memorable ways that foster meaningful change. Hockey Heroes enables us to partner with local organizations to promote awareness of the risk factors of heart disease and stroke while funding life-saving initiatives.”

Some of the initiatives the funds have been used for include AED placements in schools and community centers, research on genetic risks, CPR and resuscitation training and sessions for students, seniors and the general public. The launch will take place at Hickman Automotive Group from 2pm to 3pm on 85 Kenmount Road.

“Once again, we are delighted to partner with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland And Labrador for this worthwhile cause. With our support of this event, over $600,000 has been raised over the past two years and it’s wonderful that this money stays right here at home, providing support to the people of our province” says Jonathan Hickman, Vice-President of Hickman Automotive Group.

Those interested in learning more or creating a team for the event are asked to visit www.hockeyheroesweekend.com.

For more information contact: Justin Haley Heart and Stroke Foundation, NL (709) 383-1030 [email protected]

2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!!!

Bert & Jon are pleased to announce that the following participants have been selected by the Department of Education to receive a $1000 Hickman Automotive Group Scholarship.
Each year, up to ten $1000 scholarships are awarded to Level 3 high school graduates, based on student performance on public exams using the Provincial Government exam process.

This year’s scholarship winners are:

  • Samuel Bishop – son of Gary Bishop, Hickman Automotive Group
  • Emily Nelder – daughter of John Nelder, HML St. John’s
  • Taylor Hiscock – daughter of Hazel Hiscock, HML Carbonear
  • Victoria Curran – daughter of Paul Curran, Truck Centre
  • Bailey Cahill – daughter of Leah Cahill, Hickman Automotive Group
  • Peter Warren – son of Sonya Warren, HML St. John’s
  • Amber Pinsent – daughter of Mike Pinsent, HML Gander
  • Grant Ellis – son of Craig Ellis, HML Clarenville

Congratulations on a job well done by all!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DENISE NEWHOOK

DENISE NEWHOOK
 
2015 Fall Service Promotion Winner CONGRATULATIONS to Denise Newhook on winning one of the $1,000 prize draws offered by the Hickman Automotive Group during their 2015 Fall Service Promotion. Denise brought her vehicle in for the Fall Maintenance Service and was one of the Customers whose name was entered for the “Early Bird” Draw proving it pays to come into a Hickman Service location for all your Maintenance needs. Congratulations Denise, and thank you for your business!

CHRIS COOPER & HICKMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP TEAM - A huge congratulations are in order for Chris Cooper and Team Hickman Automotive Group!!! The 2015 Eastbound International Speedway awards banquet was held at the Capital Hotel this past weekend and Chris was named to the Top 10 US Legend Drivers in Atlantic Canada and also voted Most Sportsmanlike in his division!!!! Way to go Chris and congratulations to the entire team on a successful inaugural season.
9/13/15 TEAM HICKMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP AT EASTBOUND INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY - Chris is currently working at our Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac Dealership in St. John's as a Technician with 15 years' experience in the automotive technical trade. On Sunday afternoon at Eastbound International Speedway, Team Hickman Automotive Group had their best race yet! It was an eventful race for the whole team - on Lap 8 of the race, #3 was spun out by another driver causing damage to a tire and rim. Due to the quick response of the Hickman pit crew, Chris was back in the race still on the lead lap, working his way to the front for a 5th place finish. Way to go Chris! And congratulations to the entire team!
GEMMA HICKEY'S HOPE WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE PATHWAYS FOUNDATION - We are proud to announce that Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac is providing the truck that will tow the trailer for Gemma Hickey's Hope Walk across the province. The Hope Walk is in support of Pathways, a foundation that Gemma founded in 2013. Pathways helps to address the gaps in services for men and women who have experienced abuse within religious institutions. Gemma will walk across the island, beginning in Port aux Basques and ending at the Mount Cashel Memorial in St. John's. The Hope Walk Project will run from July 2nd to August 2nd, 2015. To learn more about the Hope Walk or the Pathways Foundation, go to http://www.pathways-foundation.com/
HICKMAN'S OWN "LEGEND RACE CAR" DRIVER: CHRIS COOPER - Chris is currently working at our Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac Dealership in St. John's as a Technician with 15 years' experience in the automotive technical trade. Specializing in engine re-build, he is also one of the Technicians who install SLP Performance Parts & Accessories for which Hickman's is a Dealer. Living in Old Shop Trinity Bay and married for 5 Years to Janine, with an 18 month old Daughter (Ava), Chris loves the technical trade and also loves racing. This is Chris's first stint at track racing and he is doing very well in representing the Hickman Automotive Group at the Eastbound International Speedway in Avondale, NL. If you get a chance, take a dart out to one of the races and catch Chris doing his thing! Congratulations, Chris - the whole team is rooting for you!!
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD - The Hickman Automotive Group had the honour of being awarded the Board of Trade's Business Excellence Award for 2014! The Business Excellence Award; the most prestigious award given by the St. John's Board of Trade, recognizes innovation, creativity, sales growth, and the passion for success demonstrated by the annual winner. The Hickman Automotive Group was also the proud recipient of the Community Impact Award (20+ employees) for 2014. This award is presented to a company who demonstrates commitment and contribution to the economic, social and/or cultural well-being of the community. Among other contributions to the community (totaling more than $150,000 for 2014), the Hickman Automotive Group was recognized for its strong partnerships with the Heart & Stroke Foundation of NL and Bridges to Hope. Being recognized for Community Impact exemplifies Hickman's long-standing commitment to the community through charitable passion and community spirit; which is stronger now than ever before. Congratulations to all employees on this wonderful recognition!
A VERY PROUD DAY AT HICKMAN MOTORS IN ST. JOHN'S - Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac was proud to be on hand to help surprise an Afghan war veterans mother with a brand new car! We hope that this surprise was worth the wait! Thank you to everyone who helped organize this wonderful event.
HICKMAN MOTORS AT THE JANEWAY TELETHON - The Janeway Telethon was held on June 2 and Hickman Motors was there once again answering phones and presenting our "big" cheque. Twenty-one volunteers manned the phones (with their Janeway shirts, kindly donated by Bert and Jon) and Presenters of the cheque were: Wayne Pye (Sales Consultant) and his sons Brandon & Jeremy.
The grand total this year was $17,111.00. Once again all employees were on board buying T-shirts, magnets, toques and pins. Janeway balloons and chocolates were for sale at all service, sales and parts counters. Also this year we had 2 - $5 money boxes and the St.John's locations held BBQ's to raise additional money.
FREEDOM PARK - DONALD C JAMIESON ACADEMY - "Let Them Be Kids" is a volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skateparks, and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow. $500 Donated from our Burin Branch In the Photo with the cheque: Michelle Strang / Petrina Planke / Kevin Butt
MOVING KIDS WITH THE FIELD PATROL - The Hickman Automotive Group has come on board again this year as a major sponsor of the Aliant St. John's Youth Soccer Program. Hickman will provide the vehicles used to transport equipment to and from the fields throughout the summer. Thousands of kids play in the City of St. John's Youth Soccer League. "Field Patrol" vehicles help smooth the way for those who wish to get involved in a staff role but may not have access to a vehicle. They are also the main sponsor of "Skills and Drills", which allows participants to hone their soccer abilities through various drill exercises. We at Hickman Automotive Group are proud to support programs that directly influence our youth. Programs such as this one allow our youth to participate in fun filled recreational activity and help them to develop important character building principles, and of course, to have fun.
COMMITTED TO DAFFODIL HOUSE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - Recently, we donated $50,000 to Daffodil Place, a 24-suite facility that provides accommodations for cancer patients who must travel to St. John's for treatment. We are very proud to be a part of this excellent initiative that lessens the financial and emotional burden on these brave survivors.
MAKING THE DAY EASIER FOR SICK KIDS - Hickman Automotive supports the Janeway! Hickman Automotive Group is proud to donate several automated cars to the Janeway in hopes to gives these children a little bit of excitement on their big day. The goal is to alleviate some of the stress these children have by getting them to drive themselves into the operating room on their big day!
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Hickman Automotive Group 47.556580, -52.759686.