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 …

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 …

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 …

Woodies in the Valley has always been a great venue for a woodie get together.   This years event started out with the woodie “cruise-in” Friday night which was held at the local A&W drive-in.  Just like in the good old days, woodie owners were getting together to see old friends, talk about the cars and get your favorite fast food. …

For the 22nd year, the Club gathered to celebrate the installation of new officers for the coming year. The event got started off with Happy Hour followed by a wonderful dinner prior to starting the program for the evening.  Out-going President Rowland Baker welcomed all and thanked those who had worked so hard to make the past year, highlighted by the 20th Annual …