December 2008
Dick Scott Automotive Group
December, 2008 - Vol 1, Issue 6 |
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| Dear Subscriber, |
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Thank you for reading our newsletter and for being a great Dick Scott customer. Christmas is just around the corner and the snow is falling! What better time than now to open a motorcycle shop? Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit will be opening on January 5th. That is why we are spotlighting Indian Motorcycle in this month's newsletter. We also have a Facebook page to promote our new Indian Motorcycle Detroit store opening soon. For Now, Enjoy! |
| Employee Spotlight |
Don Vierling, General Sales Manager at Dick Scott Motormall
Don Vierling has been in the Automotive Industry for over 33 years and he has been with Dick Scott for over 19 of those years. Don is currently the General Sales Manager at Dick Scott Motormall in Fowlerville. He loves his job and all the different people he works with and thinks very highly of his boss, Jud Scott. Currently, he drives a 2008 Dodge Charger and is very happy with it.
Don grew up in Ohio and attended Elida High School. He lives in Fowlerville with his wife Marlene and daughter; Don also has two grown sons who live elsewhere, along with 4 dogs (Boomer, Tory, Nickie, and Brutus), and a cat named Otis. In his spare time, he LOVES to watch sports and being from Ohio, is a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Don has a twin brother and a nephew who plays football for Vanderbilt as a starting center and "is on his way to playing professional football." Don is a talented piano player and enjoys boogie-woogie and pop music.
Don is our Spotlight Employee for December because of his great leadership skills and sales knowledge. He has been a valuable member of the Dick Scott family for the past 19 years. If you have a question or concern about any vehicle, Don is the one to ask. Thanks Don for all that you do; you are an important member of the Dick Scott "Best Shot" Team!
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| Indian Motorcycle Grand Opening and Hours |
Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit will officially open on January 5, 2009. Please stop by and check out our new store, apparel and the bikes. Hours will be Monday-Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Closed on Sundays.
Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit
41775 Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI 48188 |
| A Brief History Of Indian Motorcycle Part 1 |
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Dick Scott is very excited to announce that we will be opening Indian Motorcycle Detroit in December of 2008! The new bike shop will be located at 41775 Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI 48188 and our phone number will be (800) 240-9476. Here is a little information on our new product:
While the 2 3/4 horsepower single and the five horsepower twin have been retained, two new models will be presented and a seven horsepower twin. The radical changes of the Indian, however, will consist in a mechanical oiling device, free engine and two-speed gear, and a new spring fork. -- New York Times, January 9, 1910
Indian Motorcycle Co. was born as the Hendee Manufacturing Company by George M. Hendee and Carl Oscar Hedstrom (pictured above with the first prototype of Indian). It was the first American motorcycle company and the most popular in the world by the time the New York Times wrote the paragraph above. Both men were former bicycle racers who got together to build a 1.74 bhp, single cylinder engine in Hendee's home town of Springfield, MA. The bike was a huge success and sales increased drastically during the next 10 years.
Indian Motorcycle was very innovative. In 1901 the prototype and two production models we successfully designed, built and tested. Work began in previous years. In 1902 the first Indian motorcycles, featuring innovative belt-drives and streamline styling were sold to the public. In 1903 Indian co-founder and chief engineer Oscar Hedstrom set a world motorcycle speed record by riding 56 mph.
In 1904, the diamond framed Indian Single was made available in deep red. This color would become Indian's trademark. By this time production was up to over 500 bikes per year and would rise to 32,000 in 1913. It's best year ever.
In 1906 Indian built its first V-Twin engine. 101 years later the V-Twin is the most popular engine style in the world. The following year Indian made a strong showing in racing and record breaking. In 1914 Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, who set many long-distance record, rode an Indian across American from San Diego to New York in a record 11 days, 12 hours and 10 minutes. Baker's engine of choice in the following years was the Powerplus, a side-valve V-Twin which was introduced in 1916. It was a 1000cc, 42 degree V-Twin which was more powerful and quieter than previous designs, giving it a top speed of 60 mph. The design was highly successful both as a roadster and as a racing bike. It remained in production until 1924.
Oscar Hedstrom left Indian in 1913 over a disagreement with the Board of Directors regarding dubious practices to inflate the company's stock values. George Hendee resigned in 1916.
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| Dick Scott PTA Program - Raise Money For Your School! |
 At Dick Scott Automotive Group we realize how important it is to find new and innovative ways to motivate parents and guardians to support their children's education. That's why we created Dick Scott Donation Vouchers, a new way to raise funds for your school. As a participant of our program, your organization will receive donation vouchers on a monthly or quarterly basis. The vouchers are for distribution to parent/guardians of students. Participants will, in turn, present them at any Dick Scott Dealership location when they purchase/lease a new or pre-owned vehicle. At the end of each month, your organization will receive $100 for every voucher redeemed! Any costs associated with designing the artwork for your organization and printing the donation vouchers is absorbed by Dick Scott.
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| 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show! |
| Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit will be at the 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at the Rock Financial Showplace January 2-4, 2009.
Come by and see the bikes along with a complete line of apparel.
Times: January 2, 2009 2pm - 9pm
January 3, 2009 9:30 am- 8pm
January 4, 2009 9:30 am - 5pm
Admission:
Adults:
1 day $13.00
2 day $20.00
Children:
1 day $ 6.00
2 day $10.00
Children under 5 free |
| Dick Scott Rewards Cards |
Have you checked your Dick Scott Rewards Card Points lately? Checking your points is as easy as going to our website, navigate to the "Rewards" menu and clicking on "Check Your Points." We'll need your email address before you can sign in so if you haven't given us that information yet please email us at Rewards@DickScott.com with your email address and Rewards Card number. Once you're in our system you can check your points. Points can be redeemed for anything from a car wash or oil change to a discount on your next new or pre-owned vehicle purchase or lease. This is just another part of the " Dick Scott Difference". |
| Indian Tales From Our Readers |
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My dad, (Allen Leo Bozung), a lifelong Indian Motorcycle enthusiast and his buddies, all collectors and riders of the Indian motorcycle 1901 to 1953 vintage years, always talked about the comeback of Indian Motorcycle. Since I had been raised around Indian Motorcycles all my life, I was partial to my dad's choice of motorcycle. In 2003 something inside of me came back to life when I chose to once again own this piece American history. My dream came true when I took an early flight to a dealer down south, purchased and rode my 2003 Vintage Chief back to Michigan that same day. The thrill of looking down at the odometer with that glowing Red Indian Script penetrating the darkness of the night remains with me to this day.
Dad and five of his buddies founded the All American Indian Motorcycle Club in 1965 and have kept the soul of America's first motorcycle alive over the past 50 plus years. In a very real sense, the "spirit" of Indian Motorcycle has lived on all these years through the passion of these men and women who have been meeting, restoring and riding these works of art from the day the first bike rolled off the assembly line in Springfield Mass.
Indian Motorcycle owners and riders are truly a special breed! The way I see it, Indian Motorcycle has always existed. Gilroy was a necessary stepping stone and proved the world has never lost its appetite for these beautiful machines. And now, King's Mountain Indian Motorcycle Company will deliver the promise and insure that the vision of Oscar Hedstrom and George Hendee in 1901 will live on because of the dedicated commitment of Stephen Julius, Steve Heese and the Indian Motorcycle team. Live Big. Ride an Indian Motorcycle!
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| Trivia Question |
| Each month we will be asking a different Trivia question. Email us back with an answer. Everyone who gets the answer correct will be entered into our drawing. This month's prize is a free oil change.
November's Trivia Question:
Q. Who rode an Indian Motorcycle to victory in the first Daytona 200?
November's Trivia Question:
Q. In what year did Indian Motorcycle introduce the V-Twin engine to the world?
A. 1906
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| Indian Motorcycle Apparel Store |
Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle will be opening soon. Within the next couple of week we will be opening our apparel store. Check our website often for updates on our apparel store. Our products are sure to sell out quickly. Indian Motorcycle Apparel is designed with the same commitment to quality and performance as our motorcycle. A full line of apparel and gifts and accessories are available for the Indian enthusiast.
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| Recipe Of The Month |
· 12 oz tomato paste · 16 oz tomato sauce · 3 24oz cans red kidney beans (drained) · 6 Tablespoons garlic powder · 3 Tablespoons onion powder · 2 Tablespoons ground cumin · 2 Tablespoons parsley · 2 Teaspoons oregano · 1/2 Teaspoon salt · 1/2 Teaspoon ground black pepper · 1 Tablespoon chipotle powder · 1 Teaspoon habanero chili powder · 1 medium onion, chopped · 4 whole red habaneros (deveined, deseeded and chopped) · 6 jalapenos (deveined, deseeded and chopped) · 2 New Mexican chilis (deveined, deseeded and chopped) · 1/2 pound elbow macaroni · 1 pound steak of choice · 1 pound ground beef · 1 pound ground pork · 6 oz beer (1/2 can) Directions:
Saute the onion in a small amount of olive oil in a large pot until translucent. Bring to a simmer the tomato paste, tomato sauce, kidney beans, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper, chipotle powder, habanero powder, habaneros, jalapenos, New Mexican chilis, and dry pasta. While this is simmering, grill steak and brown beef and pork in a large skillet. Drain the meat, and season with salt and pepper. Cut steak into very small pieces and add steak, beef and pork to sauce along with beer. Cook for 30 minutes. Serve with grated cheese and chopped onions
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Thank you again for being a valued Dick Scott customer and newsletter subscriber! We love getting to know our customers and this newsletter is just one more way we are able to connect with you. Again, please remember to check your rewards points and if you don't have a card yet, please ask your salesperson or cashier. Also, at Dick Scott we don't just want to help you find that perfect car. We want to form relationships with our valued customers. Add us to your friend's list on MySpace, Facebook, or check out our videos on YouTube. If you have time, read our Blog for news and information related to your favorite Dick Scott vehicles. If you have any comments, suggestions or have a recipe idea for upcoming issues please email us at Newsletter@DickScott.com
Sincerely,
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The Newsletter Team
Dick Scott Automotive Group
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