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Welcome to the Seaside Cruizers 

 27th Anniversary 

 Father's Day Weekend March Newsletter Issue #3 – 2020


REGISTRATIONS ARE FILLING UP! As of today, we have over 286 Show & Shine Registrations Sunday, June 21, 2020 out of a MAXIMUM 600 in only weeks!  DO NOT DELAY, at the rate registrations are coming WE WILL BE SOLD OUT even sooner than last year! 
GO REGISTER RIGHT NOW at www.SeasideCruizers.com,  it fast, easy and guarantees your spot!  Remember…Seaside Cruizers Show & Shine and Poker Run registrations are on-line registrations only!

Registration is even more critical, if you wish to take part in our , June 20, 2020 Poker Run.  Even though we expanded registrations to 150 entries again this year, we have already over 90 people signed up.  If you want something fun to do on Saturday...Don't Miss Out on the Poker Run!
ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS ONLY!
 


PRE-ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION 

T-SHIRTS WITH YOUR REGISTRATION!

Yes, again this year we will offer a Pre-order of the 27th Anniversary Show & Shine T-shirts at the time of registration.

As a thank you, we will offer a 20% discount off the regular T-shirt Price! So, remember to pre-order you and your family's t-shirts at the time of your registration and pick them up at the Cruise Night or at the Show & Shine! You pay only $20.00 at registration, compared to $25.00 at the show.

We have a very special, collectible, Limited Edition T-shirt for 2020. Seaside Cruizers will be celebrating our 27th Annual Father's Day Show and Shine Weekend held in the Oceanside Area. This year's t-shirt design celebrates the 2019 "Best of Show" winner Kevin F of Nanoose Bay BC and his - 1955 Chev Cameo Pick-Up.

 

Remember, this offer is only available to registrants WHEN YOU PRE-REGISTER ON-LINE!

WOMEN'S T-SHIRTS ARE BACK!

You have probably already noticed on our registration form that we've brought back women's t-shirts for 2019. But just in case you overlooked them, they are listed at the bottom of our online order form. A top quality, Gildan brand t-shirt with a style and fit that women have requested. Made from pre-shrunk, 100% cotton jersey contoured silhouette, with side seam. Available in black or white and in sizes S-2XL. So don't forget to order them when you are registering. Same 25% discounted price for pre-orders.

 

*NOTE - The women's t-shirts have the Seaside Cruizers logo on the front, upper left side only. The back is plain. ie.  No car design.

MEMBER'S RIDE SPOTLIGHT!

Owned By

Bob and Sandy Bryant

Our '55 was the proverbial "little 'ol ladies" car, the original owner being one Miss Nevada Petty of Little Rock, Arkansas. Sandy and I purchased the rust-free car from a family friend in 1985, with 67,000 original miles. It came loaded with a six cylinder and an automatic transmission. Period. 

Rebuilding was started in 1988 and wasn't completed until 1992. It was stripped down to the bare frame, which was updated with a 1985 Corvette front suspension and a 9" ford disc brake rear end. The first motor {?} was a 396 with a lot of goodies. Sadly, with help from a friend, it never made it off the hoist. Apparently, you need a piston assembly with rod etc. to run well, and the missing air cleaner nut was found - taking out #5 cylinder in the process. 

Next, we ordered a 502 cast iron crate motor from GM, only to find that after installation, there was a casting flaw in the cylinder heads.  So, we got another one, that one over the next several years, ran very well. But, fuel injection is a good thing, right? Order a 502 Ram Jet, and take the next year to get it running! The firewall has to be modified, gas pedal won't work,  and......So, other equipment includes a TH400 auto with L82 converter, Dakota Digital dash, 1967 cutlass tilt steering column, 1968 Caprice power Strato bench seat, power windows, power locks, modified exterior door handles, vent windows removed, hidden trailer hitch behind the license plate, stainless steel gas tank, etc. etc. The custom interior is done in leather and cloth. 

The paint, which is original from 1992, is PPG base/clear, 1970 Chrysler Hemi Orange metallic. The entire car: mechanical, interior and paint was done in our shop [RPM Automotive] in Olds Alberta. The custom pinstripe was done by Don Audel in Spokane Washington. In June of 1993, [the car's first out of town run]  the car was driven to Puyallup, Wash. to the Goodguys NW Nationals. On the road the 9 qt. oil pan wouldn't clear ANYTHING on the road, and repairs [skid plate on the oil pan after repairs ] and a set of new front tires [for road clearance] were required in Cranbrook B.C. But, we made it, and to make all the frustrations worthwhile, the car placed first in the tri-five [5-6-7] category and was Denny's Street Rod Sponsors choice.  

After a rough start, we did 'drive the car'  to many places, including Kelowna, Spokane, Seattle, Radium [ many times]  Three Hills and Edmonton to name a few. We have had the electric fan fly apart, got caught in a snowstorm in August  [Airdrie Alta.], had the alarm system go off in the middle of the night in a motel parking lot [Spokane] had a Holley fuel injection system [ first style ] with a mind of its own as to when it wanted to work [hard luck award - Radium B.C. ] just to mention a few of the "good times" we have had with this car. Lately, other issues have come up and I've been a little slow in getting them rectified, but, it will run again!!  I've just recently realized that I have had this car for half of my life, so I guess it's a keeper.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

The Seaside Cruizers Father's Day weekend succeeds because of the dedication of our 125 members, as well as the many volunteers from local organizations, local businesses, participants and the general public, in order to fill the 325 various jobs that are required throughout the weekend.

As a non-profit Society, the Seaside Cruizers Car Club donates all the surplus money raised back to local community groups and charities. Last year with everyone’s support the SEASIDE CRUIZERS was able to provide funds to 18 benefactors totaling in excess of $46,000.00. A volunteer's time is priceless to our success.

TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

  Every year we are helped by caring and giving individuals who donate their time during the year and especially on the 3 days of events at the Father's Day Weekend. Whether it is volunteering for an hour, a day or the entire weekend the Seaside Cruizers Car Club is supported by our dedicated members who are determined every year to make an event that everyone will remember.

Our 2019 Benefactors
 •Arrowsmith Search & Rescue

•Ballenas Whaler's Football Society

•Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

•Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department

•Errington Elementary School Breakfast Program

•Haven Society

•Oceanside Hospice

•Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society

•Manna Homeless Society

•North Island Wildlife Recovery Association

•Parksville Lions Club

•Qualicum Beach Pipe Band

•Qualicum Beach Seniors' Centre

• SD69 Christmas Hamper

Society of Organized Services

•Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs Society

•VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station

•Salvation Army Foodbank

DONATION RECIPIENT SPOTLIGHT!
Arrowsmith Search & Rescue

Organizations such as Seaside Cruizers continue to help Arrowsmith Search and Rescue by giving us the opportunity to raise funds while offering support at the same time.   Being out in the public at large scale events such as the Fathers Day Show and Shine in Qualicum sets the stage for Arrowsmith SAR to gain exposure and create awareness in our community. 

The support from Seaside Cruizers throughout the years has been greatly influential to ensure that Arrowsmith SAR was able to allocate funds towards new gear for our Rope Team.  The continued support helps to sustain our mission and makes all the difference.

We continue to be forever grateful for the support from our government, businesses, and individuals who have contributed resources toward training and equipment which is essential to maintain our equipment, proficiently train our volunteers and keep the lights on.   

 

Thanks,
Nick Rivers
President/Search manager 
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
3237 Alberni Hwy.
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1Y6

Phone (Non-Emergency): 250-752-7774
 


ACCOMMODATION & RESTAURANT 

HIGHLIGHTS!

If you are coming with a group or by yourself and need somewhere to stay...check out our Website! Click on the tab Accommodation/Restaurants...our Weekend Sponsors are offering some fantastic deals to YOU...our FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND PARTICIPANTS! Be sure to make your reservation for your club or group's meals at one of our Sponsoring Restaurants! Remember...to please show your patronage to the Motels/Hotels/Campgrounds as well as the Restaurants that help to make the Seaside Cruizers Father's Day Weekend possible...without their support the weekend would not be happening...so say Thank You by giving them your business!

 ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT!

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Treat yourself to world-class hotel services at Pacific Shores Resort

& Spa.  Discover a unique and peaceful setting as you relax and

enjoy the comforts of home.  Tucked away on the peaceful waters

of spectacular Craig Bay in Nanoose Bay near Parksville BC, our resort

is the ideal accommodation in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area.

Explore our 15 acre property rich with lush gardens, and magnificent

trails with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Experience the best

Vancouver Island vacation.

 

Resort Highlights:

• On-site dining       • Outdoor hot tub

• Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna   • Outdoor rock hot tub & kiddie pool

• Picnic & BBQ area     • Strength training gym

• Kayak & stand up paddleboard rentals (Seasonal)

• Flower gardens   • AquaTerre Spa

• Smoke ‘N Water restaurant

 

In-Room Amenities:

• 1 & 2 bedroom suites available   • Full kitchen / kitchenette

• Fireplaces     • Small balcony / patio

• Jetted bathtub      • TV / DVD Players

1.250.586.7262

1-1600 Stroulger Road Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9B7

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT!

The Seaside Cruizers are grateful for the sponsorship support of our local radio stations over the past years.  Once again, 88.5 The Beach, The Lounge 99.9, 102.3 The Wave, and 106.9 The Wolf are the exclusive radio media sponsors of the 2020 Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine event. From June 8th – 21st they will be bringing important information about our event to their radio listeners in Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo, and surrounding areas. Be sure to listen for these important announcements coming to you several times a day.  If you live here, you’re probably familiar with our local radio stations. If you’re coming to the 27th. Annual Seaside Cruizers Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine from out-of-town, while you’re here, be sure to tune in for a wide variety of music to suit everyone’s tastes.

 88.5 The Beach, The Lounge 99.9, 102.3 The Wave and 106.9 The Wolf are all part of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group which opened for business in 1965 with its first radio station in Vancouver. Across the AM and FM dials, online, and on TV screens, they are now sharing news, information, and entertainment across an expanding range of stations in communities throughout Western Canada.  The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group’s award-winning stations are heavily invested in their communities and are focused on creating extensive local programming.  

88.5 The Beach / The Lounge 99.9 Event Cruiser will be on-site Father’s Day, June 21st. Be sure to stop by and say hi and thank them for supporting the Seaside Cruizers 27th. Annual Father’s Day Weekend and Show ‘n Shine.

SPOTLIGHT ON SUPPLIERS!

It is often asked, “WHERE DO YOU GET ALL THE STUFF” that is needed to put on such a great SHOW & SHINE on Father’s Day Weekend? Spectators, registrants, and even other car clubs ask us. Well, we are going to answer this by starting off this month with Senini Graphics, in downtown Nanaimo since 1983, has been supplying the Seaside Cruizers t-shirts, club jackets, golf shirts, hats and other printed or embroidered products for eight years now.  Senini Graphics consistently delivers an in-house screen printed, top quality product. Each year we want a new, custom back design for our t-shirt.

Our design evolves as we are able to work closely with their graphic designer, Neil, who is right there at the shop. This makes the designing process faster and easier. For contact information, click on their website  www.seninigraphics.com You’ll be glad you did!

DON'T MISS OUT. GET REGISTERED...

WITHOUT REGISTRATION #...YOU 

ARE ANOTHER SPECTATOR! 

www.SeasideCruizers.com 

 See you all in June… 

19, 20, & 21, 2020 for the…

Seaside Cruizers Father's Day Weekend!

 

 

   SEE YOU IN JUNE!!!







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