World Record Limo Convoy for Charity

Released on: December 10, 2007, 7:15 pm

Press Release Author: Nassau Suffolk Limousine Association (NSLA)

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary: One Hundred Thirty Luxury Stretch Limousine, Black Car &
Livery Drivers Participated in a Huge Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Kids


Press Release Body: Mineola, NY -- One Hundred Thirty Luxury Stretch Limousine,
Black Car & Livery Drivers participated in a huge Holiday Toy Drive for needy kids
at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, N.Y. on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

It started with the 130 Stretch Limousine Convoy that also included Nassau County
Highway Patrol, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army Toy
Program that departed from Belmont Park at 11:00 A.M. The event included a live
Holiday music concert.

The convoy from Belmont Park converged on Eisenhower Park for the VIP Ceremony at
12:00 Noon. Drivers loaded their donated new toys onto U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army Toy Drive trucks for distribution to the
children.

Through the gift of a shiny new toy, the Nassau Suffolk Limousine Association (NSLA)
and National Limousine Association (NLA) along with The Salvation Army Toy Drive and
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has provided happiness and hope
to disadvantaged children who might otherwise be overlooked this holiday season.

Through the generosity, holiday spirit and caring of our limousine, black car and
livery drivers. This was the biggest Holiday Toy Drive because they have:

* The Biggest Heart for Disadvantaged Kids.
* The Biggest Holiday Spirit.

VIPs in attendance were: Jeff Greene, President, National Limousine Association
(NLA); Peter Giordano, President, Nassau Suffolk Limousine Association (NSLA);
Douglas Schwartz, NSLA Executive President; The entire NSLA Board of Directors;
Commissioner Roger C. Bogsted, Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs; James W.
Reed, Deputy Commissioner, Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs; (Ret.) Major
Charles J. Kilbride, Nassau County Toys for Tots Coordinator, U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve; Linda Schlapp, The Salvation Army Nassau County Director; Rev. Joseph M.
Schlafer, Paster of St. Joseph\'s Church, Garden City, NY; David Abizadeh, President
of Mirage Limousine; Vocalist Capt. Amanda Lumbila, The Salvation Army Freeport
Corps. and The Salvation Army Hempstead Corps. Band.

The NSLA strives to promote growth of the chauffeured transportation Industry by
providing educational programs and public awareness campaigns. We are committed to
the long term health of the Industry and are supported by our members and suppliers.
Our focus is to provide political support for our Industry, expand the Limousine
market on Long Island, support community events and provide exposure for our
members.


Web Site: http://www.nslali.com

Contact Details: Nassau Suffolk Limousine Association (NSLA)
97 East Valley Stream Blvd.
Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580
Tel: 516.233.7272
Fax: 516.825.7306
Contact: Douglas Schwartz, Executive President
www.nslali.com

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