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TULSA (March 24, 2017) – Two entities with an interest in bringing smiles to the faces of Tulsa-area kids will be joining together to benefit students as proceeds from the 18-Hole Mini-Golf Course will go to The Pencil Box.
The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa International Auto Show will be held April 7-9 at River Spirit Expo at Expo Square in Tulsa.
Opening its doors in Tulsa to teachers in October 2015, The Pencil Box is a non-profit free store where teachers can shop for free school supplies specific to the needs of their classrooms and students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Schools eligible to shop are public schools where 70 percent or more of the students live at or below the poverty level.
“We are deeply honored and most grateful for the generosity of the Tulsa Automobile Dealers Association and for their partnership in providing school supplies to disadvantaged students and their teachers,” Nancy Bolzle, executive director for The Pencil Box, said. “At The Pencil Box, we believe every student deserves the tools necessary for successful learning. With approximately 42,000 students in Tulsa County living at or below the poverty level, the need is huge. Our children’s future, and that of our community, will be determined by the investment we make today.”
Schools are invited to shop at The Pencil Box beginning with the neediest. Currently, teachers from invited schools can shop on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and the first Saturday of the month throughout the academic year. The Pencil Box depends solely on the generosity of businesses, foundations and individuals to stock its shelves, and has given over $400,000 worth of supplies toward the needs of Tulsa-area students.
“The Pencil Box is a great fit as the beneficiary for the 100th Anniversary Tulsa Auto Show,” Tom Bloomfield, general manager with Don Thornton Automotive Group, said. “Kids are the most valuable part of everything we do in life, and being able to contribute to their educational needs is something we are excited to be a part of through our event.”
The Tulsa Auto Show is one of the largest consumer shows in Oklahoma and will feature a variety of entertaining activities for adults and kids of all ages. In addition to the Mini-Golf course, the 100th anniversary event will include a re-creation of the event from a century ago with one hundred-year-old and vintage cars; the opportunity to test drive cars and trucks from Toyota and Chevrolet; the Hall of Fame NASCAR exhibit; classic cars; a “Caffeine and Gasoline” event; and many new vehicles that are not yet in dealership showrooms.
“We anticipate a very exciting event for everyone, including the kids who will be the beneficiaries of the Mini-Golf Course,” Bill Knight, president of Knight Automotive Group, said. “The Pencil Box is a great resource for teachers in need of supplies for the classroom, and we are happy to be able to do our part in helping raise money for the great kids here in Tulsa.”
Those interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to go to www.thetulsaautoshow.com for additional information. Buy one get one free coupons are also available at QuikTrip.
Tickets for the Mini-Golf Course are $5 and will be available during the Tulsa Auto Show.
Among the 27 automaker brands participating in the show are Acura, Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.
The Tulsa Auto Show is sponsored by the Tulsa Automobile Dealers Association and The Tulsa World.
The Tulsa Automobile Dealers Association is a non-profit organization that exists to serve and promote the franchised new motor vehicle dealers of metro Tulsa and is the owner of the Tulsa Auto Show.

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