Cruisin’ for Scholarships Car Show has been cancelled
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – The BMCC Foundation and partners have made the decision to cancel the 2023 Cruisin’ for Scholarships Car Show typically held on the second weekend of May. The proceeds from the event have previously been used to support students pursuing an A.A.S. Diesel Technology degree.
The decision to cancel the car show was mutually decided by all parties involved including the Foundation, Office of Instruction, and BMCC Diesel Technology department.
“The man-power necessary to put on such a large-scale event just isn’t there this year,” says Ken Daniel, Foundation Executive Director. “The committee that puts on the event has shrunk over time, and this is a good opportunity to reassess the event and look at different, and even better ways we can support our students.”
In recent years, the event has been faced with multiple challenges including little growth in participation due to competing car shows, community events within the region, the global pandemic, and changes in committee participation and local partnerships.
The BMCC Foundation has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships in 2022 and continues to fund raise throughout the year.
