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Last month, the company was also honored with a resolution from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and a congressional record from Honorable Rep. Barbara Comstock; both recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Sterling Women, a monthly women’s networking event, founded by Reston Limousine Owner and CEO Kristina Bouweiri.
Bouweiri says that while 2017 and 2018 were particularly hard on the transportation industry due to a severe shortage of driver applicants, she used a creative multi-pronged approach to hiring. The company has been able to hire more than 120 new drivers since the beginning of the year through their hiring drive.
“Running a transportation business continues to be challenging in this economy due to the nationwide shortage of commercial drivers,” Bouweiri said. “I am so pleased that my team has collectively come up with new and creative ideas for recruiting and retaining drivers; quality drivers remain our company’s number one asset.”
Reston Limousine has also donated over 1 million dollars in transportation to charities and reputable causes since their start including; Juvenile Diabetes, Wounded Warriors, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Children's Inn at NIH, and many more.
Visit restonlimo.com for more information.
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At the end of the day, the rain held off long enough for the golfers to enjoy 18 holes while raising money for Covenant House New Jersey, which is a nonprofit organizations that shelters homeless youth, as well as the Police Unity Tour, which not only memorializes fallen officers but also raises money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. While the Police Unity Tour was one of the charities benefiting from last year’s golf tournament, the Covenant House was a first-time recipient.
“The Police Unity Tour is near and dear to my heart,” said LANJ President Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide, who has volunteered with the Livingston Police Department for more than two decades. “The board vetted out a couple of suggestions for a second charity. [LANJ Director] David Seelinger [of EmpireCLS] was a bigger supporter of selecting Covenant House, which we all ultimately agreed was a great cause.”
While last year’s debut golf classic was a success, the golf committee—led by Golf Chair Brian O’Neil of Grech Motors and greatly assisted by LANJ Executive Director Patty Nelson—wanted to ensure that the annual event stays fresh.
That included inviting Roger Caldwell of Great Golf Events, who’s also a certified gold tournament consultant, to show each team of golfers how to make a few unconventional shots—as well as facilitate some friendly betting.
“There was just so much energy that came off the first year, it was a natural fit to continue the charge by changing it up,” Sharenow said. “We wanted to bring even more excitement to the event. People really enjoyed the trick shot and different opportunities to win more prizes.”
And, of course, a few on-course contests added a competitive challenge to the day. The Closest to the Pin winners were Jim McTernan at Pin #8 and Jay Erlich of Europe Limousine at Pin #11, while the Longest Drive and Putting contests were won by the police officers participating in the day’s events.
During the luncheon that followed, live and silent auctions saw attendees bidding on a variety of items and gift packages, while the third-, second-, and first-place teams and contest winners were honored with various awards, like an array of gift cards. Fittingly, the winning team comprised police officers who were the day’s honored guests.
But the biggest winners of the day were the two charities that received a portion of the day’s proceeds, with representatives from both Covenant House New Jersey and the Police Unity Tour being on hand to receive $5,000 checks.
“Benevolence is something that’s in my blood, so it’s always good to be able to support deserving organizations,” Sharenow said. “It felt amazing to be able to support two charities that do so much.”
LANJ will hold its next meeting November 5 in Atlantic City.
Visit lanj.org for more information.
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By popular demand, we’ve extended the cutoff for our $229 room block to Monday, September 17, which gives you some extra time to secure your room. With everything from our educational sessions to our Charity Dinner & Auction under one roof at the Gaylord National, you don’t want to get stuck at another hotel. Under the Gaylord’s distinctive glass atriums, you’ll find dining, nightlife, and an environment ideal for networking. The hotel has two spots for grab-and-go food and drink, with three restaurants geared toward casual, sit-down dining. What’s more, for the cocktail crowd, there’s a rooftop lounge with its wrap-around terrace and a centrally located lobby bar that promises a great view of the sunset over the Potomac. And any attendees who are feeling lucky may want to visit MGM National Harbor casino, which is just minutes away via the complimentary circulator bus that stops regularly at the property.
And speaking of our Charity Dinner & Auction, we’re pleased to once again support WISH for OUR HEROES (W4OH) at our highly anticipated night of charity. For the third consecutive year, Aadvanced Limousines is generously sponsoring the event, which takes place on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:30 p.m.
This event is free to attend as long as you’re a registered show-goer, and includes a full buffet dinner and plenty of chances to win some incredible, unique prizes during both the silent and live auctions. A wide assortment will be available on the auction block, ranging from items like autographed memorabilia and gift baskets to event tickets of all kinds to exotic travel packages. There’s guaranteed to be something for every interest and price point to bid on.
If you’re unfamiliar with W4OH, the nonprofit works to assist active service military families and veterans who are having difficulty making ends meet. Last year alone, the charity spent $400,000 just to put food on the table of military families. W4OH also regularly assists with medical expenses, housing, and transportation needs. Attendees at our night of charity will have the opportunity to meet with W4OH representatives and see a live wish being granted. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up today to guarantee your spot at the can’t-miss industry event of the fall. This is your chance to join nearly 2,000 of your industry peers from all around the world for a few days of timely education, nonstop networking, a jam-packed show floor, and some incredible nightlife, right outside Washington, D.C.
Register at chauffeurdrivenshow.com or give our Director of Events Jess Pavlow a call at 856.452.0323.
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