Chrysler Group Donates "300C-Note" to Dallas Science Center in Conjunction with Chrysler Brand "Premiere Night/Days" Celebration

• $30,000 donation to fund educational outreach programs

Dallas , TX-Playing off the name of one of its newest vehicles - the Chrysler 300C -the Chrysler Group is donating a "300C-Note" - or $30,000 - to The Science Place & TI Founders' IMAX Theater as part of the Chrysler brand's "Premiere Night/Days" celebration.  The money will be used to sponsor educational outreach programs that support the pursuit of math, science, health and technology education.

The check will be presented on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. during "Premiere Night" festivities at Huffines Chrysler/Jeep®/Dodge, located at 4500 Plano Parkway in Plano.  Joe Eberhardt, Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Marketing and Service from the Company's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., will be on hand to make the presentation.

The Chrysler 300C is one of the stars of the Hollywood-style  "Premiere Night/Days" event, which celebrates the biggest product offensive in Chrysler Group history.  The Chrysler brand is hosting the first of three branded events on April 22 to provide consumers with a "sneak preview" of the new line of Chrysler vehicles, some on display at dealerships even before they become widely available.  Among the other vehicles that will be on display are the Chrysler Town & Country with Stow n' GoTM seating and storage system, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible and Chrysler Pacifica.

"In the cities and towns that are home to Chrysler Group offices and dealerships, we strive to be good neighbors," said Eberhardt.  "Through these donations, we hope we can inspire young people to embrace science and math, and possibly pursue careers in the automotive industry."

"The Science Place depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and planned gifts to succeed in our mission to create a passion for science through discovery, exploration and life-long learning.  Our thanks to the Chrysler Group for sharing in our mission and for their community support," said Diana Hueter, president and CEO of the Science Place.

More than four million consumers have been invited to the first "Premiere Night" event, being held at more that 2,100 dealerships across the country.  The April 22 event will be followed by two "Premiere Days" of public celebration, when consumers are invited to visit their local participating Chrysler dealer.

The Dodge "Premiere Night" will be held on June 17, and the Jeep "Premiere Night" will take place in the fall.

The Science Place - A World-class Science Experience: with more than 200 hands-on exhibits, The Science Place awakens a passion for discovery through exploration and lifelong learning. Almost 600,000 visitors annually (including 150,000 students and teachers served through on-campus and educations programs) enjoy learning about topics such as space, chemistry, technology, nature, health, and much more. Most recently awarded "The Best Museum for Families" by Dallas Child Magazine, the museum seeks to continue its growth into new and exciting exhibits throughout the next decade and beyond by Opening Doors For Every ChildTM . The Science Place in Fair Park is one of the oldest and most unique hands-on science centers in the nation and includes the TI Founders' IMAX® Theater, the science center and the planetarium.  More information on visiting the museum may be found at www.scienceplace.org or by calling 214-428-5555, tickets may also be purchased on-line.

Located at 1318 Second Avenue at Fair Park a not-for-profit educational organization for the community, The Science Place is supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts and is sponsored by EDS and The Dallas Morning News.