Back By Popular Demand - MDA Car Show for 2009
Pastor Ron Woody
talks at opening ceremony.
American Legion Post 284
Color Guard of Colonial Heights, VA,
performs before crowd.
With the help on the Central Virginia Office of MDA, volunteers from other car clubs and individuals, this show was presented on August 8, 2009, with the help of Ashley Mauck, coordinator for MDA, and
Wayne Balch, Sr., and all the "Friends of MDA and Jerry's Kids." They all worked together to present the Best Show in this area, even with the bad economy. The weather was just right and the campus grounds at Richard Bland College located in Petersburg, VA. were just perfect to have the event.
It was Officially Started with an Opening Ceremony with Wayne Balch giving the opening
remarks and Introducing the American Legion Post 284 of Colonial Heights Color Guard. This was followed by the
National Anthem with
These following:
Opening Prayer By Pastor Ron Woody
Remarks by Wayne Balch, Master of Ceremony
Next:
Introduction and Remarks by Dr. James McNeer, President of Richard Bland College
Introduction of Andrea Shaver, District Director, and Ashley Mauck, Service Coordinator, Central Virginia Office of MDA.
There were approximately 240 vehicles at the show and some 30 vendors. The National Guard Helicopter did a fly over around 10 AM and landed across from the show. Elvis arrived around 12 noon by stretch limo and entertained the crowd.
This again would be the biggest charity show in Virginia and raise more money for "Jerry's Kids" than any other. This show has raised over $220,000 since it's beginning in 1999. Figures will be availabe soon as to this years event.
These were the "Best of the Best" as one spectator remarked. Strosnider Chevrolet of Hopewell partnered wih us again this year. The quality of vehicles registered at our show this year was again just unreal.
Again this year, the money raised came from registration fees, raffle of the Chevrolet 350 Crate Engine, 50/50 ticket
sales and the Live Auction consisting of lots of items donated by area businesses, friends of MDA.
It is just amazing what can be done once all the car clubs and auto/bike hobbyists in the community get involved and nobody cares who gets the credit!! This year there were over 28 car clubs represented and a total of $17,237.20 was raised to help patients in Virginia. Watch the "Jerry Lewis" Telethon on WRIC TV 8
on September 7 around 1:45 PM and see the check being released to help Jerry Kids. The credit go to the many hobbyists attending, our show sponsors, and the volunteers that gave their time to make it all happen.
Thanks to our many sponsors!
We couldn't
do it without you.
See them All Listed Here
Don't forget Books-A-Million partnered with us for 2009 and have already asked to be a part of the event for 2010!
BOOKS-A-MILLION STORES PARTICIPATING IN MDA CAR SHOW
HAMPTON, 7 TOWNE CENTRE WAY, HAMPTON, VA. 23666
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, 1891 SOUTHPARK CIR., COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. 23834
BROAD STREET, 8093 W. BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VA. 23294
VA BEACH, 3312 PRINCESS ANNE RD. VA BEACH, VA. 23456
WILLIAMSBURG , 1252 RICHMOND RD , WILLIAMSBURG, VA. 23185
WOODBRIDGE, 2700 POTOMAC MILLS CIR. WOODBRIDGE, VA. 22191
MIDLOTHIAN, 15701 WESTCHESTER COMMONS, MAIN STREET, MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 23113
RALEIGH, 7221 SANDY FORKS RD, RALEIGH, NC. 27513
ROCKY MOUNT, 1100N. WESLEYAN BLVD. ROCKY MOUNT, NC. 27804
WILSON, 2420 FOREST HILLS RD, WILSON, NC. 27893
When you stop by to buy a book, be sure and thank them for helping Jerry's Kids. This goes for all of our sponsors. We couldn't begin to put this show on without their help. Check our full list for 2009 about.
10th Annual MDA Car Show
Celebration for "Jerry's Kids." Info
When: Saturday, August 8, 2009, Where: Richard Bland College, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.
Classes: Early-1954, 1955-1972 & 1973-Present.
Dash plaques to 1st 200 registered.
Open, judged show. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles were welcome.
Over 100 awards (Best of Show in each class, Top 25 in each class, plus Specialty Awards, Club Participation, Longest Distance driven to the show, oldest participant, youngest participant, etc.)
More Show info - Wayne Balch, Show Coordinator, 804-530-2225, Email: WaynesChevys@aol.com or John Ronkartz, Chairman, 804-520-4420, Email:
JRONKARTZ2869@YAHOO.COM or Larry Allen, Co-Chairman, 804-530-2855
See all the photos taken at this years event by Fred Fann, president, Central Virginia Car Club Council
2009 Photos Here !
More Photos Here!
Again, thanks for your support. Additional info by calling Wayne Balch at 804-530-2225, John Ronkartz at 804-520-4420, Larry Allen at 804-530-2855
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