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The Really Big Speaker Event

On January 26th, 2012, HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) of the Greater Salem New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fantastic event that is sure to motivate and inspire all attendees. 

Plenty of effort and planning has gone into the much anticipated Really Big Speaker Event. So please, consider joining HYPE members and plenty of guests at the Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, NH on the evening of Thursday, January 26th. The event will feature three motivational speakers, including Steven Sweeney, CEO of Fortune 500 Chartwells, David Sollars of FirstHealth of Andover as well as Professional Motivational Speaker Steve Gamlin. The MC of the event will be The Eagle Tribune's Publisher Al Getler. Tickets are $30 per person or $25 with a valid college ID. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Doors open at 5pm, speakers begin at 6pm!

For complete details of the event, visit http://gshype.com/uncategorized/the-really-big-speaker-event/ 

Or follow HYPE on Twitter or Facebook for the latest information!

We hope to see you there!

Salem Animal Rescue League Wish List

Here at Rockingham, we are a pet friendly dealership and many of our customer know our resident pup, Brody.

During the past year, we participated in a fundraiser for the Salem Animal Rescue League where we donated the proceeds of 1% of each service completed over a 30 day period. SARL was so pleased with our efforts and we were more than happy to contribute..so happy, in fact, that we've decided to work with SARL once again!

This time around, we want to collect goods to fulfill the wishes of SARL's WISH LIST. SARL is a wonderful non-profit organization that runs off charitable donations and animal loving volunteers. There are several things the animals and folks need at SARL, from office supplies to pet supplies. 

SARL always needs:

• Laundry Detergent
• bleach
• paper towels
• dawn dish detergent
• automatic dishwasher detergent
• swifter refill pads
• mops and brooms
• liquid floor cleaner (Mr. Clean)
• canned cat and dog food
• dry cat and dog food
• Hill's Science Diet adult small bites
• dog and cat treats
• small soft chewy dog treats (for behavioral training)
• dog collars (small to  medium)
• leashes (all sizes)
• sheets (flat)
• towels
• blankets
• copy paper (white and bright colored)
• 3 tabbed manila folders
• new or used baby gate
• AA and AAA batteries
• Gift cards: Petco, Petsmart, Walmart, Staples, Best Buy, Demoulas, Shaw
• Laminating sheets letter size
• hand soap and hand disinfectant

We will have a donation bin available at our Toyota and Honda stores. The bin can be found by the cashier's desk and/or the service counters. We will be accepting any of these goods from NOW through the new year. 

Your kindness will go such a long way. These are just some of the furry faces you will be able to help!

 

2011 Haverhill Rotary Rubber Duck Regatta

                                     

With Labor Day just around the corner, summer is almost over. Keep your spirits up by adopting a duck!

On Saturday September 10th, 2011, the Haverhill Rotary is hosting their annual Rubber Duck Regatta. This event is held to raises funds to go towards over 40 local charities. A complete list of the charities is avaiable here. 

Ducks will be dropped into the Merrimack River from the Basiliere Bridge in Haverhill, MA. They will race all the way to the Crescent Yacht Club. The FIRST duck to cross the finish line WINS A BRAND NEW TOYOTA YARIS, donated by Rockingham Motors! Other prizes include a week in Bonita Springs, FL, Red Sox tickets, and a chance at ONE MILLION DOLLARS! 

                                

 
 

How can you adopt??? Simply visit http://www.adoptaducktoday.com to begin filling out your adoption papers. A $5 donation is all it takes for you to get one duck racing down the Merrimack. $25 allows you to adopt 6 ducks, $50 gives you 13 duck adoptions and a $100 donation gives you 28 ducks racing down the river in your name!!

                              

Rockingham Motors is excited to sponsor the Rubber Duck Regatta for the third year in a row! 

Northern Essex Community College Annual Fundraising Event

Get your calendars out and mark the evening of September 24th for a fantastic fundraiser!

Join the Northern Essex Community College Premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band for a night of feel-good music. This band is dedicated to recreating classic Neil Diamond music and providing nothing but entertainment to all spectators.

 

For just $35, not only will you be given entry to a one-of-a-kind concert, but you will be contributing to the NECC Annual Fund Campaign as well! 

What is the Annual Fund Campagin? 

"NECC depends on support from individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and area businesses to assist the college in carrying out its mission to serve the people of the greater Merrimack Valley as a center for educational excellence." 

So join NECC on September 24th, 2011 to promote a great cause and enjoy some great tunes!

For more more information and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.necc.mass.edu/community-engagement/signature-event/

For information about the band, visit: http://www.realdiamondband.com/fr_home.cfm

Salem High Senior Safe Night Nissan Sentra Winner!

 In the early morning hours of June 9th, several Salem High School seniors huddled in the school's cafeteria. Every year before graduation, Salem High hosts a "Safe Night" for all graduating seniors, an evening full of fun, games, socialization, yearbook distribution and prizes.  The grand prize is a vehicle donated by Rockingham Motors. So, while many students are exhausted and ready to head home, many are also eager to hear the name of the lucky winner of the car announced at 6am.

 

Angela S. of Salem, NH was named the lucky winner of a '04 Nissan Sentra! She stopped by the dealership last week to pick her new wheels.

Angela, we at Rockingham Motors are so happy for you and we wish you, along with the rest of your graduating class, the best of luck. Take care and happy driving! 

Rockingham Motors has donated a car each year to Salem High's Senior Safe Night since 2000.

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

The new 2012 Honda Civic is being referred to as "completely redesigned" and "all new" by the manufacturer. Maybe you've already seen the commericals with the zombie, woodsman, ninja, monster and superhero? Well, clearly Honda is trying to deliver the message that the new Civic models, which include the coupe, sedan, Si, hybrid and HF models, can and will fit every personal style.

Currently in our Honda showroom we have a beautiful Cool Mist Metallic colored 2012 Honda Civic Sedan. 

 

Roomy!

The Eco Assist Button!

 

To see this car in action, watch the commercial:

 

 

According to the manufacturer "The Civic Sedan is a direct descendant of the 1975 Civic CVCC, which was the first vehicle to pass the emissions requirement of the Clean Air Act of 1970 without using a catalytic converter."(source)

The 2012 Civic Sedan gets an estimated 28 city, 39 highway and 32 combined miles per gallon (MPG) for the automatic transmission model.

In terms of the engine, the 2012 Honda Civic Sedan has a 140-hp, 1.8-liter, 16-valve, SOHC i-VTEC^® engine. This engine redesigned and refined for the 2012 model with many friction-reducing and airflow improvements. (source)

For more information and full list of accessories, features and more photos, visit Honda's Civic Sedan website. 

Duck Success

On September 11th, while remembering and honoring the brave, heroic and those lost on that very day, some Haverhill community members stepped out to participate in a great event. The Haverhill Rotary Club's Rubber Duck Regatta was a great success. Over 10,000 ducks were sold in an effort to raise money for over 50 of the Rotary's sponsored charities.

Although the funds were contributed towards a great cause, the anticipation surrounding the winner of the 2010 Toyota Yaris was sure to draw the crowds. After the rubber ducks raced bravely and swiftly down the Merrimack River, the first duck to cross the finish line was plucked and the winner announced. Haverhill local Amy Starck's lucky duck came in first place, making her the winner of the new car. 

Congrats Amy! Your donation to the Haverhill Rotary Club is greatly appreciated! Enjoy your new wheels, courtesy of Rockingham Motors.

 

Haverhill Rotary and how YOU can help

The Haverill Rotary Club is an organization that follows a mission of promoting community and making the world a better place to live through local efforts. As Rockingham has busily been promoting the Rotary's upcoming Rubber Duck Regatta, we wanted to remind all those participating in this great event, or those who are thinking of participating, of the core of this fundraiser. The possibility of winning a brand new car or a trip to Florida is certainly enticing and the idea of thousands of ducks flopping into the Merrimack River at once is fairly hilarious. However, the real idea is the charities that are supported by the Rotary. Even if you don't live in the Haverhill community, you or people you know might be benefiting greatly from a non-profit organization or charity that receives support and funds from events put on by the Rotary. Whether you know a volunteer firefighter, veteran, are a member of a YMCA or YWCA, or feel passionate about food or clothing donations, these types of support organizations would not be possible without monetary and foundational support from such rotary groups.  A complete list of charities supported by the Haverhill Rotary can be found  here .

How YOU can help and participate is through your adopt a duck donations. Whether you adopt 1, 6 or 25 ducks, every effort is counted and appreciated. All the information you need is available at adoptaducktoday.com or stop by Rockingham Toyota Nissan or Honda dealership for adoption papers. Your efforts will help support the drive for a stronger community and an overall better place to live.

Fantastic Music and Fundraising Event @ NECC!

On the evening of September 11th, 2010, Northern Essex Community College will host a musical performance by the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra!! Not only with this be a night of legendary music from the Swing era of the 1930's and 1940's, but a wonderful way to raise funds for the Northern Essex Community College Annual Fund Campaign. Tickets are $20 for students, $20 for groups of 25 or more or $35 per person. For complete information, visit the event's information page and join NECC for a night of fabulous music for a great cause.

Adopt a Duck and Enter to Win Prizes including a 2010 Toyota Yaris or 1 Million Dollars!

On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, Rockingham Motors will be joining the Haverhill Rotery Club to host a special event on the Merrimack River in Haverhill, MA. For just $5, you can adopt a duck and participate in the Rubber Duck Reggata to race other ducks down the Merrimack in efforts to cross the finish line to win prizes! These excellent prizes include Red Sox tickets, a week in Bonita Spring, FL, golf outings as well as a 2010 TOYOTA YARIS compliments of Rockingham Motors and a chance to win 1 MILLION DOLLARS, sponsored by Pentucket Bank!!! Even if you are not a winner, your $5 donation is still greatly appreciated and contributed towards a fundraiser for over 50 local charities! Please visit adoptaducktoday.com for more details on how to get you adoption papers as well as a complete list of local charities! The Haverhill Rotary Club and Rockingham Motors hope you will participate or at least come by to check out the Rubber Ducks!!