Pink at the Rink

On Saturday, February 7, 2009 Toyota of San Bernardino

participated in the Pink and the Rink charity aution event

held by the Ontario Reign. The event was held to promote

breast cancer research and awareness. The Reign auctioned

off their special edition pink-themed jerseys, game sticks

and pink socks. Toyota of San Bernardino donated $3500.00

to the charity. The auction raised $36,075 for the

Mary Kay Ashley Charitable Foundation.

Military Appreciation Night

On Saturday, November 15, 2008 Toyota of San Bernardino

participated in Military Appreciation Night at the Citizens

Business Bank Arena. Presented by the Ontario chapter of the

USO, a pre-game celebration was held with a concert by Amy

Scruggs. The players wore special edition khaki jerseys that were

auctioned after the game with all proceeds going to the Ontario

USO. Toyota of San Bernardino donated $1700 by winning

Shawn Germain's jersey. The Ontario USO supports the Ontario

Airport USO Facility which is open 365 days a year and supports

25,000 - 30,000 patrons annually.

Making a difference in youth hockey

Cliff Cummings, President of Toyota of San Bernardino,

believes in teaching youngsters how to set and reach goals-and

score a few along the way. Through support of teams in youth

ice-hockey and roller hockey programs, the California dealership

helps young atheletes learn important life skills, and provides

them with a lot of excercise and fun. "Playing on a sports team

instills values such as discipline, commitment and time

management," says Cummings. "Hockey demands that players

stay in shape physically and mentally, so it helps keep young

people on the right track." To ensure that kids don't sit on the

bench simply because they can't afford to play, Toyota of San

Bernardino provides scholarships and helps defray expenses for equipment and tournament fees. In a sport where a broken piece of equipment,

like a hockey stick, can cost $200 to replace, and skates can run $600, the donations are significant. "Cliff can be an amazing, selfless

contributorfor kids who couldn't otherwise afford to suit up and play," says Nancy Corbett, a volunteer with the Southern California Amateur

Hockey Association. "His support is far-reaching, from individual players to entire teams within our league."

Making a difference with The Boy Scouts Of America

In San Bernardino, California, Boy Scouts of America Troop 4 can

count on Toyota of San Bernardino for some automotive expertise.

The dealership revs up support with both financial donations

and the use of its facility for Scouts to earn the coveted Auto

Mechanics Merit Badge. "We help any way we can, because

Scouting is such a valuable part of a kid's upbringing," says

dealership owner Cliff Cummings. "The program teaches

responsibility, teamwork, setting and achieving goals, time

management and self-sufficiency-principles that build a foundation

for success." With instruction from the dealership's team, Scouts

can learn about how an internal combustion engine operates

and the importance of proper vehicle maintenance. Cummings, his wife Bobbi, and the rest of the Toyota of San Bernardino staff are committed

to other organized activities for youngsters as well. They sponsor youth ice hockey teams, making sure anyone who wants to play, regardless of

financial status, has the opportunity. "My two sons have very different interests, as is the case in many families," notes Cummings. "It's important

for a community to offer many different recreational opportunities for young people to try."