Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Autumn 2007 | Page 6

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following his passion in work and play
It would be fair to say that Thomas Glen is
a passionate person. One of his greatest
passions is automobiles. “I love cars,” he
says. “I am interested in all makes and
models, interested in the technology,
interested in safety, reliability, fuel efficiency
and performance.” It’s a good thing,
too. Thomas is the Dealer Principal of
the Olympic Auto Group, which includes
Subaru Dealerships in Regina, Calgary
and Richmond.
Thomas loves to sell cars, as long as

being in the car business,” he explains.
“Determination is critical to succeed in
the Ironman, but you can’t do it on guts
alone. You need planning, organization
and training. If you want to have a great
race, you have to train. The same holds
true for the car business. If you take the
time to prepare, you are going to have
better results.”
That simple understanding is one of the
fundamental factors behind the success of
these three Subaru Dealerships. Most of

it’s the right car for the right person.
“Whether you are a busy parent taking
your kids to soccer or a triathlete hauling
your bike to a race, the vehicle you drive
speaks volumes about the passions of
your life,” says Thomas.
And he knows a thing or two about
hauling a bicycle to a race. He has
competed in the Subaru Ironman Canada
seven times. “There are parallels you
can draw between being a triathlete and

the Saskatchewan Subaru Ironman Team
members are long-time customers of Auto
Gallery Subaru, while Subaru Calgary was
the number one Subaru Dealer in Canada
for 2006 and the Richmond Subaru
“Signature Store” has a massive mural of
a Subaru Impreza driving through the side
of the building. Each store is unique, but
the thing that all three have in common is
passion – and every customer and staff
member knows it.

proud to lend our support
On the outside, our cars are made of tough and shiny steel. But on the inside, Subaru loves to show its softer
side – from teeing up for cancer research to providing comfort to sick children.
Subaru Canada recently teamed up with the Women’s Division of the
Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and launched a two-year
partnership as presenting sponsor of ‘Golf Fore the Cure’, a national
fundraising program to raise money for breast cancer research.
Through a series of events across Canada, the hope is to raise
$440,000 for breast cancer research for 2007. In addition to playing
a round of golf for a great cause, over 6,000 event participants are
given a $750 rebate offer on a new Forester and the chance to
win a year-long Forester lease. For more information, visit
www.rcgagolfforethecure.ca

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Subaru Canada is also a long-time
supporter of Toronto’s Ronald McDonald
House. Many families visiting the house
have the opportunity to stay in the Subaru
Rally Room, which is, of course, sponsored
by Subaru Canada, along with the Taylor
Group. This year, Subaru also donated a
Legacy Wagon to loan to families to help
them get around. If you would like to know
more about the Toronto Ronald McDonald
House, visit www.rmhtoronto.com