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

 

Portland International Auto Show Charity Preview Party Offers Deluxe Details

Portland International Auto Show Charity Preview Party Offers Deluxe Details

Portland, January 23rd, 2013. Auto aficionados like Erik Krieger, Bill Coit and Carl Christoferson enjoyed a sneak peek at the  $257,000  Ferrari 458  Spyder. The charity preview was a fundraiser for The American Heart Association, The Boys and Girls Club and JDRF the organization focused on Type 1 Diabetes. The event was open to the public for the first time this year and attracted several hundred people happy to donate $200 for some one-on-one time with their dream cars.

Justin Gregory, Kristina Wright, Denice Williams, Debi Walery

Justin Gregory, Kristina Wright, Denice Williams, Debi Walery

Vern Alvin, Jamie Alvin, Sharon Lenz, Jerry Lenz, Mark Handwerger

Vern Alvin, Jamie Alvin, Sharon Lenz, Jerry Lenz, Mark Handwerger

Ker Vreed, Vanessa Vreed, Leslie Breen, Shannon Inukai Cuffee, Cortlandt Cuffee

Ker Vreed, Vanessa Vreed, Leslie Breen, Shannon Inukai Cuffee, Cortlandt Cuffee

Julie Fisher and Teresa Bridges

Julie Fisher and Teresa Bridges

Melissa Froman, Suzan Khouri, Kim Alfonso, Erin Hubert and Stan Hubert

Melissa Froman, Suzan Khouri, Kim Alfonso, Erin Hubert and Stan Hubert

Mike Neher and Leslie Adams

Mike Neher and Leslie Adams

Alex Roosevelt, Andrea Lanpher, Bob Lanpher, Jr., Debbie Lanpher and Lyndsey Lanpher

Alex Roosevelt, Andrea Lanpher, Bob Lanpher, Jr., Debbie Lanpher and Lyndsey Lanpher

The four day show also included: the ECO Center, Healthy Life Garage, Great Outdoors, Camp Jeep, Kids Zone and all the newest makes and models on display throughout the Oregon Convention Center.

The four day show also included: the ECO Center, Healthy Life Garage, Great Outdoors, Camp Jeep, Kids Zone and all the newest makes and models on display throughout the Oregon Convention Center.

Katy Young tried her hand at pool on a one-of-a-kind Mustang table.

Katy Young tried her hand at pool on a one-of-a-kind Mustang table.

According to Greg Remensperger, Executive Director of the Portland International Auto Show, “The Charity Preview has been going on for many many years, over 25, but this is the first year that it is open to the public. This came about because there have been requests for many years that it would become a public event. The Charity Preview is such a unique opportunity to see the show before it begins, without the lines and feeling good about donating $200 to a choice of three charities. The full $200 goes directly to the charities as well as a full tax deduction, a win-win. We hope to see this event become one of the must attend social calendar events. The goal is to increase the funding for the charities and that’s why it is open to the public.”

Here are some of the autos that caught our eye:

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