Cardinal Honda
531 Route 12 Groton, CT 06340-2912Sales: (860) 449-0411
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Project Graduation 2013
Cardinal Honda and The Cardinal Foundation Carry On A 21 Year Tradition
GROTON, CT - Every year the graduating classes of thirteen area high schools throw their caps to the sky at the end of their graduation ceremony. But the celebration doesn't stop there! The graduating class heads off to a secret location for a drug and alcohol free party to celebrate and congratulate each other.
Cardinal Honda and the Cardinal Foundation have supported these parties for the past 21 years by giving large gifts to the graduating class to raffle and raise money or to use as a prize at the party. This year Cardinal Honda has donated eighteen 32" flat screen televisions to the following schools:
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GROTON, CT - Every year the graduating classes of thirteen area high schools throw their caps to the sky at the end of their graduation ceremony. But the celebration doesn't stop there! The graduating class heads off to a secret location for a drug and alcohol free party to celebrate and congratulate each other.
Cardinal Honda and the Cardinal Foundation have supported these parties for the past 21 years by giving large gifts to the graduating class to raffle and raise money or to use as a prize at the party. This year Cardinal Honda has donated eighteen 32" flat screen televisions to the following schools:
- East Lyme High School
- Fitch Senior High School
- Ledyard High School
- New London High School
- Montville High School
- Wheeler High School
- Norwich Free Academy
- Stonington High School
- St. Bernards High School
- Waterford High School
- Westerly High School
- Griswold High School
- East Hampton High School
- Ella Grasso Regional
Cardinal Honda Is Recognized As Newest Member
Cardinal Honda Receives Recognition As Newest Member
NORWICH - February 2013 was the beginning of a new relationship for Cardinal Honda. It was the month Cardinal Honda become a member of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Involvement in area chambers is the key to a healthy business environment for members because when pulling together as a team with the same objectives more goals are achieved.
Presenting the member plaque from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is President and Executive Director, Ben Lathrop and from Cardinal Honda are (L) New Car Manager, Rob Bonosconi and GSM/VP of Operations, Steve Luft.
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NORWICH - February 2013 was the beginning of a new relationship for Cardinal Honda. It was the month Cardinal Honda become a member of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Involvement in area chambers is the key to a healthy business environment for members because when pulling together as a team with the same objectives more goals are achieved.
Presenting the member plaque from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is President and Executive Director, Ben Lathrop and from Cardinal Honda are (L) New Car Manager, Rob Bonosconi and GSM/VP of Operations, Steve Luft.
Fairview Needs New Servers
Cardinal Foundation Helps To "Serve" It Up!
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GROTON - The Cardinal Foundation has donated to Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Groton, Ct to assist in their purchase of a new server with multiple processors.
Pictured below are David Brown, Director of Development at Fairview and Elvis Torres, Corporate Liaison at Cardinal Honda for the Fairview Odd Fellows Home Development Committee. David Brown commented, " We currently have fours servers. They are old and are past warranty. On the advice of our computer specialists we would like to purchase one large server with multiple processors, redundant power supplies, and many disks, would provide a stable hardware platform to which we could migrate our current servers. One large server would also create less noise, create less heat output, and consume less electricity. It would be greener."
The Cardinal Foundation moved swiftly to approve this request because the efficient operation of a computer system has a direct bearing on the care the residents receive. The EMR system has made charting more efficient and this translates into more time spent with each resident.
Pictured below are David Brown, Director of Development at Fairview and Elvis Torres, Corporate Liaison at Cardinal Honda for the Fairview Odd Fellows Home Development Committee. David Brown commented, " We currently have fours servers. They are old and are past warranty. On the advice of our computer specialists we would like to purchase one large server with multiple processors, redundant power supplies, and many disks, would provide a stable hardware platform to which we could migrate our current servers. One large server would also create less noise, create less heat output, and consume less electricity. It would be greener."
The Cardinal Foundation moved swiftly to approve this request because the efficient operation of a computer system has a direct bearing on the care the residents receive. The EMR system has made charting more efficient and this translates into more time spent with each resident.
Computers On Wheels
Cardinal Foundation Drives Computers On Wheels
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GROTON - The Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut now
offers a new program appropriately named "Computers on Wheels". It is made
possible because of an idea that developed from the Groton Rotary and acted
upon by its members.
The Cardinal Foundation, a division of Cardinal Honda is one
of those members. The Foundation donated 3 Lap top computers to the Boys and
Girls Club for daily use by those children that do not have other opportunities
to use a computer. Each afternoon, from 3 pm to 6 pm the Computers on Wheels program
works to increase or develop life skills, job and/or career planning, increase
reading and math skills. The goal of the program is to develop computer
knowledge and the use of all of the internet resources.
The Cardinal Foundation, a division of Cardinal Honda is one
of those members. The Foundation donated 3 Lap top computers to the Boys and
Girls Club for daily use by those children that do not have other opportunities
to use a computer. Each afternoon, from 3 pm to 6 pm the Computers on Wheels program
works to increase or develop life skills, job and/or career planning, increase
reading and math skills. The goal of the program is to develop computer
knowledge and the use of all of the internet resources.
The Gift of Mobility
More Than Just Cars....The Cardinal Foundation Donates Scooter and Gives The Gift of Mobility
NORWICH,
CT - Pictured to the left, Kevin Tobey, Used Car Manager at Cardinal Honda in
Groton, Ct, donates a used scooter on behalf of The Cardinal
Foundation, to a company in Norwich that will refurbish and repair the
scooter. The scooter will then be given to an individual that has
difficulty walking and moving due to physical illness or paralysis.
The Season of Giving
Christmas Eleves Come In Many Sizes
GROTON, CT - On Friday, November 30th Cardinal
Honda employee and Sales Manager Elvis
Torres visited the office of the Groton Human Services as he had done for the
previous six years. This year was no different. The mission was the same and
the resulting goal was the same ? to make a donation, in the name of Mr.
Stanley Cardinal and Mr. Mike Smith as a gift from the employees of Cardinal
Honda. The donation will go to a family in need of a Christmas that they could
not afford, including a 
Christmas dinner and gifts for the family.
Christmas dinner and gifts for the family.LEFT - Elvis Torres of Cardinal Honda presents the check to Heidi McSwaine, Assistant Human Services Director of Groton Human Services.
BELOW - A room at Groton Human Services becomes Christmas central for the many donated toys and gifts.
Stan's Striders Walk For A Cause
Cardinal Honda Employees Make Strides In The Fight Against Breast Cancer
WATERFORD, CT - Meet team Stan's Striders! On Sunday, Oct. 28,
2012 the team, comprised of Cardinal Honda employees and their families, participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at
Harkness Park in Waterford CT. Cardinal Honda
employees and the Cardinal Foundation raised over $3200 to donate to the
American Cancer Society. At the front of organizing this team event is Kathy
Bazzell, a cancer survivor and Cardinal Honda employee who achieved Pacesetter
recognition from the American Cancer Society for achieving and exceeding her
fund raising goal of $2000.
The Making Strides event raised a total of $55,000 from the Harkness Park event and attracted over 1000 participants.
The Making Strides event raised a total of $55,000 from the Harkness Park event and attracted over 1000 participants.
Cardinal Honda Flag Is On Display
Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Calls On The Cardinal Honda Flag Loaner Program
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MYSTIC, CT. - On Friday morning, October 19th, the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce held its Military Appreciation Breakfast. Cardinal Honda was honored to be a part of this even by loaning a 15 foot by 25 foot American flag to serve as the back drop for the ceremony. This is made possible on behalf of the Cardinal Honda Flag Loaner program. Flags are available to the community and military for special functions, events and parades. For more information on the program contact Bernadette at (860) 449-0411.
The Great Pumpkin
Cardinal Honda Delivers the Spirit of Halloween
GROTON, CT ? Cardinal Honda continues to keep the spirit of the great pumpkin going! For the 20th year, Fred Revoir, Service Manager at Cardinal Honda and Reconditioning Manager, Glen Campbell have distributed pumpkins to children in the lower grade levels. Today was no different! The Honda Ridgeline packed with pumpkins pulled into the driveway of the Mary Morrison Elementary School in Groton as pre-school to first grade students greeted them to receive their pumpkins.
Each smile was a
testimony of the happiness that each pumpkin brought and the
sounds of groups of children joyously celebrated with many young voices
reaching out to say 'Thank you" to Cardinal Honda.
Business of the Month
Cardinal Honda is Awarded Business of the Month
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GROTON, CT - Each month, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce highlights a member
business deserving of special recognition. We are thrilled to announce Cardinal
Honda as the September recipient of the Business of the Month award.
Stan Cardinal established his business in 1990. He and his staff have
created a standard of excellence that Cardinal has been known for having
throughout the past twenty-two years. Many of Stan's current employees have
been with him since the beginning and his business is founded on a base of
exceptional customer service. At Cardinal Honda customers know that their
loyalty will be reflected in a continued commitment by each member of the
Cardinal Team.
Stan and his team have also supported area charitable organizations for years through the Cardinal Honda Foundation. The Cardinal Foundation, a private organization, was founded in 1990 giving assistance to a select number of non-profit, communities and military based programs. After 22 years, The Cardinal Foundation continues its dedication to enhance and enrich organizations for educational programs, pilot programs, expansion of programs, and day to day operations of specific organizations. Involvement in the community is a key function of The Cardinal Foundation. This also includes a very unique program called The Flag Loaner program. Flags are available, at no charge, for all functions and events in various sizes to all organizations and individuals that request them. Recently, the larger flags have been used during various memorials in honor of fallen soldiers throughout the area.
The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Cardinal Honda as a member and congratulates them on the Business of the Month award. To learn more about this local treasure, visit: www.cardinalhonda.com.
Stan Cardinal established his business in 1990. He and his staff have
created a standard of excellence that Cardinal has been known for having
throughout the past twenty-two years. Many of Stan's current employees have
been with him since the beginning and his business is founded on a base of
exceptional customer service. At Cardinal Honda customers know that their
loyalty will be reflected in a continued commitment by each member of the
Cardinal Team.Stan and his team have also supported area charitable organizations for years through the Cardinal Honda Foundation. The Cardinal Foundation, a private organization, was founded in 1990 giving assistance to a select number of non-profit, communities and military based programs. After 22 years, The Cardinal Foundation continues its dedication to enhance and enrich organizations for educational programs, pilot programs, expansion of programs, and day to day operations of specific organizations. Involvement in the community is a key function of The Cardinal Foundation. This also includes a very unique program called The Flag Loaner program. Flags are available, at no charge, for all functions and events in various sizes to all organizations and individuals that request them. Recently, the larger flags have been used during various memorials in honor of fallen soldiers throughout the area.
The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Cardinal Honda as a member and congratulates them on the Business of the Month award. To learn more about this local treasure, visit: www.cardinalhonda.com.
Cardinal Honda Blood Drive
Annual Blood Drive Collects 31 Units
GROTON,CT - On Friday, May 18, 2012, employees at Cardinal Honda and members of the community came together to participate in Cardinal Honda's Annual Blood Drive to benefit the American Red Cross.
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GROTON,CT - On Friday, May 18, 2012, employees at Cardinal Honda and members of the community came together to participate in Cardinal Honda's Annual Blood Drive to benefit the American Red Cross.
Cardinal Honda donated T-shirts and provided beverages and snacks to all that donated their blood.
A Reason To Ride
The Cardinal Honda Flag Flies Over
The 14th Annual Flag Day Bike Run
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The 14th Annual Flag Day Bike Run
PLAINFIELD, CT - On Sunday, June 10, 2012, A Reason To Ride Inc., proudly displayed a forty foot American Flag borrowed from The Cardinal Foundation's Flag Loaner Program for their 14th Annual Bike Run. The event is held to raise funds to support local veterans programs.
Cardinal Honda Hall of Fame
Cardinal Honda Employees Receive Awards
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GROTON, CT - (Below) Sales Associate Jeff Dimmock (L) and Sales
Associate Deb Fox (R) are presented Council of Sales Leadership
Certificates of Achievement from New car Manager Rob Bonosconi. The
certificate is acknowledgement of their achievement for exceptional
customer service and product knowledge.
(Below)Parts Manager Val LeBrec (R) presents
Assistant Parts Manager Bob Thompson (L) with his silver anniversay
recognition award for 25 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Honda
and the Honda product. Congratualtions Bob!
(Below) Service Manager Fred Revoir (L) presents award
to Service Advisor Matt McCarthy (R) for three years of dedicated
service at Cardinal Honda.
