||| FROM BARBARA MARRETT for ROTARY FOUNDATION OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS |||
August’s Annual Rotary Car Show brought in spectators from around the country, a record number of contributions, and an amazing lineup of vehicles. The net proceeds will go to the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 36 Weekends (Nutrition for Island Children) PolioPlus (Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio) and the Rotary Foundation of the San Juan Islands.
The variety of vehicles, among the 60 on display, showcased humor, history and innovation. Included was a 1971 white Hearse complete with coffin and cobweb-covered skeleton—a big hit with the kids. Best of Show went to Dave Moorhouse’s 1956 Buick Super 2-door, People’s Choice award was awarded to Hank Snider’s Jaguar XK-120 OTS. Other winners included: Rick Smith’s Porsche 356, Michael Corliss’s 1951 Chevy Pickup, Dennis Harshbarger’s 1972 GMC Short Bed pickup, and the motorcycle award went to John Sewell’s 1975 Kawasaki Z1B.
The car that came the longest distance— trucked from Northern California—and drew the most excitement was the world-class, historic Tesla Roadster #2. This iconic sports car is owned by one of Tesla’s two founders, Martin Eberhard. Eberhard was on hand to answer questions. Martin and other futurists will be presenting a free lecture and panel discussion “The Future is Electric” October 10, 6 pm, San Juan Island Yacht Club. Be sure to save the date.
Special thanks go to Jim Clark and Mike Bloom for judging the vehicles. Clark, a classic car owner and owner of a Lexus/Toyota repair company in San Diego, told us, “I wasn’t expecting such a variety of high-caliber and interesting vehicles, especially on a remote island.”
Thanks to the San Juan Vineyard for providing a classy venue and to OPALCO for sponsoring the “Alternative Fuel Vehicle” display. Now in its second year, this category keeps growing. We were pleased to have the Friday Harbor High School STEM program’s self-built electric car on display next to the Tesla Roadster and one of the Port’s Chevy Bolts.
Many more thanks go to these Island and mainland sponsors:
- PORSCHE, Seattle North
- SAN JUAN VINEYARD
- OPALCO
- PRINTONYX INC
- PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER
- IPS (ISLAND PETROLEUM SERVICES)
- HERITAGE BANK
- RAY’S PHARMACY
- GREEN MAN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
- FRANK & BARBARA FAGAN
- KARL EBERHARD, Architect
- LINDA CHOWDRY, Author
- BROWNE’S HOME CENTER
- WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
- VALMARK/KINGS MARKET
- FRIDAY HARBOR HOUSE
- ISLAND HOME FINISHES
- SAVI BANK
- EARTHBOX INN & SPA
- BANNER BANK
- SAFE HARBOR INSURANCE
- ROCHE HARBOR RESORT
- FRIDAY HARBOR DRUG
- FRIDAY HARBOR ELECTRIC
- SAN JUAN INTERIORS
- FIGURE, LLC – Certified Public Accounting
- M&W AUTO SALES & RENTALS
- ISLAND GROUP-SOTHEBYS
- AERONAUTICAL SERVICES, INC.
- SOTHEBY’S ISLAND GROUP
- SUSIE’S MOPEDS
- SANDSTROM LAW
- DISCOVERY SEA KAYAKS
- TAMMY COTTON INSURANCE
- HARBOR RENTAL & SAW SHOP
- BAKERY SAN JUAN
- BELLAGREY BOUTIQUE
- INTER-ISLAND PROPANE
- ISLAND HEARING HEALTHCARE
Rotary of the San Juan Islands is looking for new members, if you are interested in having fun and giving back to the community please check out our website or contact membership chair Chris Haynes chris.hec@gmail.com.
