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Seaside Cruizers 29th Anniversary Father’s Day Weekend!

April Newsletter - Issue #2 – 2022

A Message From The President!

WE HAVE SOLD OUT for 2022!

We hope that this newsletter finds you all safe, and would like to thank you all for your continued support of the Seaside Cruizers’ Car Club and Society.

It has been 3 years since we welcomed you to beautiful Parksville and Qualicum Beach and our communities are looking forward to having you all come back. It is very apparent that there is a lot of pent-up demand for car lovers to get out to show their cars and for the public to attend our highly rated, Father’s Day Weekend as registrations have already sold out.

We want to acknowledge the sponsors and registrants of the 2020 Show who allowed their support to be carried over to our 2022 show. Your support allowed us to survive the COVID Pandemic and to meet all of our financial obligations so we can keep the event going in future years.

If you have not yet booked a room for the weekend, I would recommend doing it shortly as accommodations are filling up quickly. Please check our website, https://seasidecruizers.com/sponsors/accommodations/ to find accommodations and support our sponsors.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in June. Take care and stay healthy.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022!

We have a very special, collectible, limited edition t-shirt for 2022. Seaside Cruizers will be celebrating our 29th Anniversary, 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 Fleury from Nanoose Bay, BC with his 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup.

For those of you that have ordered T-shirts when registering, they will be available for pickup at the Show ‘N Shine on Sunday June 19, 2022. If you didn’t place an order when registering, t-shirts will be available for purchase at each of the events.

MORE NEWS!

Periodically we showcase some winning cars on our T-shirt design and this was the case again for our 27th Anniversary T-shirt design. We've also decided to feature these cars in our Newsletters for 2022. This month we will feature the 2019 'Best of Show’ Winner.

2019 Best of Show

Owned By Kevin Fleury

1955 Chev Cameo purchased in Oxnard California and was pretty rough and ended up acquiring three complete beds and three fiberglass bedsides to make one. Cameo pickups are quite rare and only built in the years 1955-1958. Everything on the truck is customized with the only original parts being the sheet metal, fiberglass bedsides, and tail lights. Finished truck was a total of ten years in the making with a few starts and stops along the way. Named the truck El Jeffe (The Boss).

- TCI prototype rolling chassis.

- TCI front stabilizer, upper and lower control arms, tie rod ends, custom rear shock mounts, four link sway bars, rear sway bars, all stainless steel polished.

- Currie Enterprises differential, polished center housing, chrome axle tubes, polished aluminum 3rd member with 3:50 gear ratio, Eaton Truetrac positraction, 35 spline axles.

GMT Quality Metal Work did all body modifications (156 in total) and Steve Phipps Fabrication did the custom stainless floor bed panels.

- Custom Firewall - Pancaked Hood - Custom Tailgate - Smoothed Dash

- Raised Bed Floor - Custom front and rear bumpers - Shaved door handles

- Fuel door relocated inside of box -Custom wheel tubs - Custom front grill.

- Specialized Coating in Huntington Beach powder coated the frame.

- Mick Jenkins at SoCal Speed shop did the paint (Nautical Blue).

- Eclipse Engineering in Whittier California did the wiring harness and installed the Air Ride suspension.

- Pic’s Racing in Santa Ana California built the engine.

- Donovan Pick’s 548 Cu In (800 HP) - AFR Polished Heads - Polished Valve Covers

- Polished Edelbrock Intake Manifold

- Holley 850cfm Double Pumper - powder coated silver

- Street Performance polished pulleys and assecories.

- Custom Radiator by Mattson’s Custom Radiator in Stanton California, triple pass with AN fittings all polished aluminum with single electric fan.

- Rod Sexton in Orange California built custom polished stainless steel 2.25 inch headers and custom 3 inch exhaust with polished stainless steel Bassani custom mufflers.

- Mikes Transmission in Lancaster California built the polished high performance Turbo 400 transmission c/w 2500 stall torque converter.

- Inland Empire Driveline in Ontario California built a polished all aluminum custom 3 inch drive shaft.

- Willwood 4 piston caliper disc brakes, 12” front, 10” rear.

- Schott Velocity 22” Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Wheels - 235/40ZR front, 285/50ZR rear.

- Fat Fenders from Fontana California built polished stainless steel gas tank

- Gabe’s Custom Interiors in San Bernardino did the two tone custom leather interior c/w custom Glide Bench seat.

- Dakota Digital Instrument System - Vintage Air - Budnik 15” Steering Wheel

- Flaming River Polished Stainless Steel steering column

- Foothills Fabrication in Corona California did the final assembly, all hardware chromed or polished stainless.

- Lotto Auto Glass did glass installation and fabricated door glass.

- All Chroming by Sherm’s Custom Plating in Sacramento California.

2019 DONATION RECIPIENTS!

The Seaside Cruizers Car Club is a Non-Profit Society. Our members are proud of the work we do to organize and host a quality Father’s Day Weekend of events each year. Our collective efforts along with the generous support of our sponsors enable us to donate net proceeds from our annual events to local charities and other non-profit and community support groups. In 2019 we were able to Donate in Excess of $46,000.00. Below is a list of the charitable benefactors and community groups that we have selected to receive donations from the net proceeds of our 2019 Father’s Day Weekend Events.

• Arrowsmith Search & Rescure

• Ballenas Whaler's Football Society

• Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

• Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department

• Errington Elementary School Breakfast Program

• Haven Society

• Oceanside Hospice Society

• Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society

• Manna Homeless Society

• North Island Wildlife Recovery Association

• Parksville Lions Club

• Qualicum Beach Pipe Band

• Qualicum Beach Seniors' Centre

• Salvation Army Food Bank

• SD69 Christmas Hamper

• Society of Organized Services

• Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs Society

• VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station

DONATION RECIPIENT SPOTLIGHT!

OCEANSIDE HOSPICE SOCIETY

Oceanside Hospice Society has been in existence for over 25 years; our society continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to benefit the residents of Oceanside. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to individuals and their families who are facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our society is non-profit and therefore, we do rely on donations and fundraising initiatives for 71% of our operating costs. The society does not charge for any services which include the following:

• Equipment Loan Program

• One to One Client Support Services through registered counsellors

• One to One Grief Support through registered counsellors

• Grief Support Groups

• Grief Walking Groups

• Caregiver Respite and Companioning

• Palliative Vigil Team

• Holistic Self-Care

• Lending Library

Also, we provide links in the continuum of care by supporting caregiving at home, in hospital, Hospice at Trillium and community care facilities throughout our community.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Seaside Cruizers and its members for all the past support that you have provided us, as, without the assistance of community-minded groups such as yours, we simply would not be able to serve those in our community who require and need our services.

To touch the lives of so many is a beautiful gift; and so on behalf of myself, our staff, our clients, the volunteer Board of Directors and the army of volunteers that support our cause, we would like to thank you for your continued support! The funds you have provided us are genuinely and sincerely appreciated.

With gratitude,

Julie Chambers,

Executive Director,

Oceanside Hospice Society

Ph: 250.752.6227

Email: julie@oceansidehospice.com

ACCOMMODATIONS/DINING!

Please check out our Website www.seasidecruizers.com before booking your reservations during the Father's Day Weekend. Just click on the "Accommodation/Dining" drop down menu...then choose Parksville or Qualicum Beach. These are the local businesses that support our weekend...without them...we would not be having the Seaside Cruizers Father's Day weekend! So we ask that you give them your Patronage and together we will be able to continue for years to come!

ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT!

FAIRWINDS COMMUNITY RESORT

Fairwinds is a community like no other...

Nestled between Nanaimo and Parksville, this unique and serene part of our east coast is currently home to 700+ residents and offers up beautiful landscapes built around the rock faces, and stunning views over the Strait of Georgia. Within just a few kilometers, residents and visitors can access only one of the many amazing amenities Fairwinds has to offer. Including an 18 hole Championship Golf Course complete with Clubhouse, Bar 7 Grill, and private banquet space, a 350 slip Marina, and the 15,000 sq. ft. Wellness Centre offering a beautiful 20 m indoor pool, full service gym, tennis court, and both indoor and outdoor pickle ball.

Fairwinds also currently boasts over 10+ kilometers of walking and hiking trails on its' private lands that are accessible to the public. Whether you're looking for a mild walk, a vigorous hike, or just a stroll and some exercise for dog-walkers, the trails are a beautiful natural resource.

Commencing early this year Fairwinds has launched a new Friends of Fairwinds Events Calendar. This enables sharing of information about all current and upcoming events around the community, such as themed dinners, dog walking meet ups, special events every month and more. fairwinds.ca/friends

There are several developments planned and in the works! The 39 unit condominium building known as The Westerly is currently under construction at the Fairwinds Marina, and is set for completion in the Fall of 2019. Adjacent to this will be the refurbishing and opening of the existing structure known as The Landing. This will offer up a spectacular new waterfront restaurant and lounge featuring creative, chef inspired meals with an emphasis on local seafood. A convenience market, marina office and cafe will also be available, so no need to drive to town anymore!

Take a drive through and explore, come for a round of golf or lunch, and see for yourself the beauty and appeal of this one of a kind slice of paradise.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

The Seaside Cruizers Father's Day weekend succeeds because of the dedication of our membership, volunteers from local organizations, local businesses, participants and the general public. As a non-profit Society the Seaside Cruizers Car Club donates all the the surplus revenues back to community groups and charities. Last year with everyone’s support the SEASIDE CRUIZERS was able to provide funds to 21 benefactors totaling in excess of $46,000.00. A volunteer's time is priceless to our success.

If you missed out this year, please come anyway to check out the 100’s of beautiful car.

www.SeasideCruizers.com

See you all on June 17, 18 & 19, 2022 for the

Seaside Cruizers Father's Day Weekend!