Message from the President Mar 2024
Fellow Pushrodders,
The month of February is thankfully coming to a close! The time and energy it took to get our annual auction completed was exhausting, but the results made it all worthwhile.
A Record-Breaking Pushrod Auction!
A BIG THANK YOU to Fred for spearheading this annual Pushrod event. Without his leadership, it simply would not have happened.
All of the sponsors that our members approached and secured donations from did a tremendous job of helping cover the bases. To the crew who stepped up and served during the auction itself, you helped save the day!
It’s great to see our newer generation of club members stepping up and getting things done.
Of course, there are always things that could have been done better. Many of those things would have gone more smoothly if more members had volunteered where needed. Once again, it takes a village — along with plenty of time and effort — to put on a successful event. A handful of people simply cannot do it all.
The bottom line? We had a record-breaking profit this year!
We visited approximately 140 businesses, and they came through for us in a big way. Thank you to everyone who contributed, volunteered, donated, and helped make this year’s auction such a success.
Spring Is Almost Here!
March is arriving, winter is just about behind us, and the weather is getting better. It’s about time to get those cars out, get them cleaned up, and start getting ready for some outings!
We’ve got a busy schedule ahead.
Upcoming Pushrod Events
April 14 – Free Spaghetti Feed
Our next big Pushrod event is April 14, when we’ll host a FREE spaghetti feed for all our fellow car enthusiasts!
Jim Daly will be putting his cooking skills to work. He’s apparently been perfecting those skills in 13 different countries. I’ll do my best to learn a thing or two from him!
May 11 – Tractor Supply Car Show
Our Tractor Supply show is coming up May 11.
Just like last year, I’d like to keep things simple with a $10 entry fee for everyone, with all profits going to Aberdeen PAWS.
June 15 – Cruise-In
We’ll have another cruise-in on June 15. More details to come!
June 28–29 – Seabrook Hot Rods
Seabrook Hot Rods in Hoquiam is scheduled for June 28 and 29.
It’s shaping up to be a busy season for the club, especially when you add in our regular monthly lunches and dinners.
Remember, you can be as active as your own schedule allows. The more, the merrier!
March Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 6 | Pushrod Business Meeting – 6:30 PM |
| March 9 | Astoria Swap Meet |
| March 12 | Pushrod Lunch – The Diner (inside Southside Swanson’s) |
| March 15–16 | Portland Roadster Show |
| March 16–17 | Puyallup Swap Meet |
| March 20 | Pushrod Board Meeting – 12:00 PM |
| March 23 | Hoquiam Elks Crab Feed – $35 |
| March 29 | Pushrod Dinner – Arctic Tavern |
Editor’s Notes – A Little California Car Culture
I was on vacation in the San Diego area a couple of weeks ago and had the opportunity to attend a Cars & Coffee event in San Clemente, California.
It was held in a mall parking lot, starting two hours before the stores opened. The turnout was incredible: approximately 800 cars and 7,000 people!
There were rows of exotics, hot rods, muscle cars, tuner cars, and plenty of new and one-of-a-kind cars and trucks.
It was quite a sight and a reminder of just how much enthusiasm there is for the automotive hobby!
Pushrod Members Lending a Hand
On Saturday, February 24, several Pushrod members showed up at Bob Shawgo’s garage to help assemble his 1941 Ford.
The crew arrived around 9:00 AM to install the flathead engine and transmission.
Those lending a hand included:
- Denny Bickar
- Fred Scott
- Jim Daly
- Tom Epperson
- Gil Stork
- Todd Graeber
- Scott McKenzie
- Todd Wilson
- And, of course, Bob Shawgo!
That’s what being part of the Pushrods is all about: good friends, good cars, and members willing to lend a hand when someone needs it.
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s plenty coming up for the Pushrods. Get those cars ready, mark your calendars, and come join us!
See you down the road!
