Santa Cruz Woodies and their members are a community conscious group. Each year we raise funds for a number of charities at Woodies on the Wharf. One of those charities is the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. The burn foundation was formed over 40 years ago. At the age of eight, Alisa Ann was fatally injured in a back yard …
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This year three of our Santa Cruz Woodies Next Generation won National Woodie Club scholarships. Their winning essays are included below along with notes from a very proud grandmother and mother. Please enjoy their winning essays; they each speak to the heart of our Santa Cruz Woodies family. Our twins, Katie and Sarah Bolts, attended their first Woodies on the …
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In 1971, the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation was founded after Alisa was fatally burned in a backyard BBQ accident. Partnering with California Firefighters, the AARBF was established with the mission to enhance the lives of burn survivors and promote burn prevention. On Thursday, October 22nd, Phil Iatomase and Jim Vickery made a presentation to Samantha Cepeda, Development Manager of …
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Santa Cruz Woodies has lost a beloved member of our club, Rod Kleman. Rod was a lover of cars, especially woodies. He owned a couple of Ford gems. Rod was an active member, serving a term as club President in 2009. He would also be seen at woodie events up and down the state. Our sympathy goes out to his …
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This year, on the 28th of June, Santa Cruz Woodies lost one of its long-term members and beloved friend, George Benson. George connected with Santa Cruz Woodies at the first “Woodies on the Wharf” event in 1995, and until this year, never missed one. For 20 years he made our coveted trophies and his wooden art has graced many of …
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