VIPs Flock to Portland International Auto Show Sneak Peek Charity Preview

VIPs Flock to Portland International Auto Show Sneak Peek Charity Preview

Portland, OR. Over 3,500 people received the VIP treatment at the Auto Show Sneak Peek Charity Preview on February 19th at the Oregon Convention Center. One couple won a 2020 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro, which was provided by Audi Beaverton. Brian and Jennifer Cornilles had the winning ticket for the Audi; they’re pictured with Greg Remensperger who is the Executive Vice President of the Oregon Auto Dealers Association (Brian and Jennifer Cornilles, center) and Jeff Blackwood from Audi Beaverton.

Organizers say they’ve contributed over four million dollars to local charities with the proceeds from the Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party and the Portland International Auto Show. There were 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers, plus exotics from around the world at the event.

The VIP Sneak Peek is the official kickoff of the Portland International Auto Show (PIAS).The auto show dates for the public are February 20th – Sunday, February 23rd. This year, the charities which benefited from selling tickets included: Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Meals on Wheels People; Victory Academy; the Brian Grant Foundation; The Dougy Center; and Self Enhancement Incorporated.

Shannon Inukai-Cuffee, a second-generation dealer and President of Dick’s Auto Group, poses for a photo with Erinn Sowle who is the General Manager of Suburban Ford.

Supporters from Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) pose for a photo at The VIP Sneak Peek.

The charities help some of the most vulnerable citizens in the Portland area and the auto show is proud to support their efforts, says Greg Remensperger, executive director, PIAS. “You can’t ask for a better neighbor in your community than an auto show or auto dealership,” says Remensperger. “The auto industry has always been generous, and we are honored to help support these important organizations in their mission to serve.”

Clint Hill and Thuy Lam came in support of Meals on Wheels People and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Jason Barry and Steven Klein

Ryan Skudlarek and Kiri Dowhan

There were new Ferraris which start at $215,000.

Patrick Lamb and his band provided entertainment.

Here’s a link with more information about the auto show: Portland International Auto Show (PIAS)

Donations can still be made to the charities including Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Meals on Wheels People; Victory Academy; the Brian Grant Foundation; The Dougy Center; and Self Enhancement Incorporated.

Here are more photos from the event:

2020 Sneak Peek Gallery

 

6th Annual Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party Kicks off Portland International Auto Show

6th Annual Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party Kicks off Portland International Auto Show

Portland, OR. The Portland International Auto Show reports it has donated nearly three million dollars to local charities over the past five years through the proceeds from its show and the Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party. Again this year, 100% of the $100 ticket for the preview party benefited one of local eight charities. The party on January 23rd drew hundreds of car lovers including Bart Hafeman from the band, Hit Machine. He was right at home in a 2019 Corvette Stingray. There were over 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers at the show including production, exotic and concept vehicles.

JDRF Staff with Type 1 diabetes mom and current Mrs. Marion County, Kara Campuzano

JDRF Supporters – Parents, Grandparents, Board Members and those personally living with Type 1 Diabetes

Board Member Arnie Gardner and Meals on Wheels People CEO Suzanne Washington

Meals on Wheels People Board Member Julie Frantz (retired Multnomah County judge) and Chief Development Officer Tony Staser

Jaguar’ new all-electric 2019 I-Pace was on display. It has a base price of $70,495.

SEI supporters were out in force at the event.

Brian Grant Foundation supporters included Chuvalo Boyd, Jackie Gardner, Brian Grant, Katrina Kahl, Jonovan Grant, Elijah Grant and Brian Berger

This year’s event benefited these eight local charities: