Fitzgerald Auto Malls Takes Part in National Child Passenger Safety Week with 5th Annual Hispanic Car Seat Event

GAITHERSBURG, MD – SEPTEMBER 22, 2014   Fitzgerald Auto Malls hosted their fifth annual Hispanic Child Car Safety Seat event this past Saturday in conjunction with National Child Passenger Safety Week. Certified child passenger technicians worked with parents and families to show them the correct way to install a child seat.
 
Each year, Fitzgerald Auto Malls reaches out to local Hispanic and Latino communities with an event,Protegiendo Nuestro Futuro (Protecting Our Future), which is focused on raising awareness and educating parents about the importance of proper child passenger safety. With 3 out of 4 child seats not being installed correctly, children are left at serious risk for injury or even death in a vehicle accident.
 
“Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children in the United States,” said Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, “We are grateful to have the opportunity to help educate families, reduce child seat misuse, and save the lives of children in our communities.”
 
Fitzgerald Auto Malls works in partnership with Univision TV, Amerigroup, and Safe Kids Montgomery County, and as a part of the initiative, 100 car seats and booster seats are given away to families.
 
Allstate Insurance showcased a new catastrophe response vehicle, designed to maneuver through roads and neighborhoods hit by severe weather catastrophes.  This allows immediate claims assistance to customers suffering from significant home and automobile damage. Competitive insurance rates with full service operations are being offered through Allstate Insurance to serve customers. This is the newest addition of business services at Fitzgerald Auto Malls.
 
The Fitzgerald Child Car Seat Inspection Program was developed in partnership with Maryland state and local government agencies in 1999.  It is the first private local volunteer program in the nation to have conducted over 45,300child safety seat inspections within a single program.
 
Fitzgerald Auto Malls organizes and conducts monthly child safety seat inspections in an effort to increase the number of lives saved through proper installationEvents are held on the third Thursday of every month, with the exception of January and February. For more information about upcoming event dates or to make an appointment, please visit www.FitzMall.com.
 
To learn about Fitzgerald’s Child Safety Seat Inspection Program, click here: http://youtu.be/WcCILd4L3aY
To learn about how to install a child safety seat properly, click here:
http://youtu.be/74AsHPkMXkk


Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, interviewed by Univision TV, and Sidney Katz, Mayor of Gaithersburg

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FITZGERALD AUTO MALLS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS TOYOTA MEDAL

Fitzgerald Lakeforest Toyota staff awarded the Outstanding Product Quality Support Award
 
GAITHERSBURG, MD – August 21, 2014  Toyota Field Technical Operations presented three Fitzgerald Auto Mall Lakeforest Toyota associates with the Challenge Coin in recognition of their Outstanding Product Quality Support. Their contributions have enabled Toyota Product Engineers, vehicle assembly plants, suppliers, designers, and future product developers to improve the quality of Toyota products and services for FitzMall customers. The recipients were Jim Leishear, Rob Gorman, and Ed McCurry.
The three Challenge Coins awarded to the FitzMall associates are part of only 225 that will be distributed across all Scion, Toyota, and Lexus dealers this year. “We hope you display the coin in a conspicuous place and explain to others how your shared passion for Product Quality sets you apart,” said Aaron M. Domuracki, Toyota Field Product Engineer. “Thank you for your ongoing support of our mission: We are unified in our passion to provide the finest ownership experience.
Jack Fitzgerald, Chairman and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, personally thanked the award recipients for their continued dedication to great customer service. “Jim, Rob, and Ed do more than just support Toyota. They understand that taking care of the customer is our first priority, and I am grateful for that. It is great to see Toyota recognizing their efforts,” said Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents twenty brands of vehicles and is known for their posted price, no hassle, no haggle sales experience, and FitzWay Service. Jack Fitzgerald started the business in 1966. Fitzgerald Lakeforest Toyota in Gaithersburg served more than 60,000 customers last year. 

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GOOD PEOPLE LIKE TO DO GOOD THINGS

Fitzgerald Auto Malls Honored in Washington Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Awards
 
 
NORTH BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 23, 2014        Fitzgerald Auto Malls was honored at the Washington Business Journal’s 2014 Corporate Philanthropy Awards event and tied for second place last Thursday for the MassMutual Citizenship Award. Fitzgerald Auto Malls received recognition for their Child Safety Seat program, run in partnership with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition.
 
The Child Safety Seat inspection program is an initiative started in 1999 by Jack Fitzgerald, CEO and founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls. Monthly events are held at the Fitzgerald Auto Mall dealerships with on-site certified child safety seat technicians to help teach parents and caregivers the proper way to install a child safety seat.
 
“Good people like to do good things, and the good people at Fitzgerald Auto Malls dedicate their time and hard work. Our partnership with Montgomery County’s Safe Kids Coalition and the Fire & Rescue Department make the Child Safety Seat campaign successful,” said Jack Fitzgerald.
 
“I want to applaud all the volunteers for our recent milestone, installing and inspecting 45,000 child seats -- a record number of inspections that no other local volunteer program has achieved within a single program,” Fitzgerald added.
 
Charlie Evans of Fitzgerald Auto Malls accepted the award with Emilie Crown of the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition (pictured).
 
For more information about Fitzgerald Auto Malls' commitment to improve the local community through efforts such as their Child ID program, Pet Adoption events, Recycling and Environmental Initiatives and more, please visit www.FitzMall.com 

 
from left to right: Emilie Crown, Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition and Charlie Evans, Lead Auditor, Fitzgerald Auto Malls

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Fitzgerald Auto Malls Recognized for Being Green Honored at 5th Annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards

NORTH BETHESDA, MD – JUNE 11, 2014   Fitzgerald Auto Malls wins a 2014 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award in recognition for their outstanding contributions to environmentally responsible and sustainable business practices. Fitzgerald Auto Malls continues to prove that their impact on the environment and in our community is a positive one.
 
The Maryland Green Registry presented the 2014 Leadership Award to Jerry Roberts, Director of Purchasing at Fitzgerald Auto Malls, at the 5th Annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards event today.Fitzgerald Auto Malls was one of the top five applicants to receive the award. The Registry is a voluntary program that recognizes the hard work, leadership, and commitment of these organizations throughout the state of Maryland.
 
“I am very proud of my Fitzgerald Auto Mall family. Every effort we make continues to improve our influence on the environment, in our communities, and in our industry. Our business philosophy of doing things the “FitzWay” entails treating everyone with honesty and respect, dealing in good faith, and creating ways to be better at what we do,” said Jack Fitzgerald.
 
Fitzgerald Auto Malls sets themselves apart from other dealers through their major recycling efforts and use of Green renewable energy sources. FitzMall maintains an Environmental Management System that goes beyond simply meeting environmental laws and regulations—it extends into everyday practices and business decisions. All electricity at Fitzgerald facilities is purchased from Green renewable energy sources, with 100 percent wind power at all of the dealerships in Maryland.It is the first automotive dealership group in North America to become ISO 14001 certified, the highest recognition available for quality management, with a focus on the environment. Fitzgerald Auto Malls recycled over 80 percent of all solid waste generated at Fitzgerald dealerships, 42 percent higher than the national average for businesses.
 
Fitzgerald Auto Malls is the first dealership to become an EPA Green Power Partner Member of the EPA Green Power Leadership Club and a long-standing member of the Clean Energy Partnership. They are always implementing new ways of improving their recycling programs, reducing waste, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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FITZGERALD AUTO MALLS PROTECTS 45,000 CHILDREN ON THE ROAD



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2014
Contact
Patricia Shao, dragonbridge Inc.
(240) 686-4555, pws@dragonbridge.com
 
Rob Smith, Fitzgerald Auto Malls
(301) 816-6030, robsmith@FitzMall.com
 
   
 
Fitzgerald Auto Malls Protects 45,000 Children on the Road
Jack Fitzgerald’s Child Safety Seat Program Installs the 45,000th Child Safety Seat Today
 
NORTH BETHESDA, MD – May 15, 2014Today marks a special milestone at Fitzgerald Auto Malls. At today’s monthly Child Seat Inspection, Fitzgerald Auto Malls will install and inspect their 45,000th child safety seat.  No other local volunteer program in the United States has ever achieved this many child safety seat inspections within a single program.
Jack Fitzgerald, CEO and founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, started the Fitzgerald Child Car Seat Inspection Program in 1999 after learning the dangers of improperly installed child safety seats. Since then, Fitzgerald Auto Malls, in partnership with national and local government agencies, has been committed to injury prevention and increasing the number of lives saved through properly installed child safety seats.
 “As a local business owner, I am proud to have the opportunity to work with the great government and state organizations to promote public safety,” said Jack Fitzgerald. “For 15 years now, Montgomery County Police and Fire & Rescue Services have been actively involved at our child safety seat events and I thank them for their support.”
The Fitzgerald Child Car Seat Inspection Program has been a wonderful example of public-private partnership success. The local Montgomery County police and fire rescue volunteers have been integral in helping to organize and staff the events.
 “Today we celebrate a unique public-private partnership that has helped 45,000 children travel safer and given at least as many families greater peace of mind,” said Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler. “Congratulations to all of our state and local law enforcement and fire and rescue professionals who’ve teamed with Jack Fitzgerald and his staff, for their hard work and dedication to protecting the most vulnerable passengers in any vehicle.”
From 1975 through 2008, NHTSA estimates that almost 9,000 children were saved in crashes because they were restrained in car seats or seat belts. The misuse of car seats remains a big problem and motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14. The latest numbers show that every day in the United States, an average of 4 children younger than 14 were killed and 529 were injured in motor vehicle crashes.  In 1999, the first year of the Fitzgerald Child Safety Seat Program, the misuse rate was 97%.  The numbers have dropped to 50% year to date.
Monthly events are held at the White Flint Rockville dealership on Nicholson Lane, on the third Thursday of every month.  Visit www.FitzMall.com for details or to make an appointment.
 
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From left to right: Jack Fitzgerald, CEO and founder, Fitzgerald Auto Malls, Megan Mullally (45,000th Child Seat Installation), Mike Subin, Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission, Maryland State Attorney General Douglas Gansler, Rob Molloy, National Transportation Safety Board, Chief Charles Bailey, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
 

From left to right: Maryland State Attorney General Douglas Gansler, Dottie Fitzgerald, Jack Fitzgerald
 

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