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Our Hobby Has Its Day!
Collector Car Appreciation Day Webpage Makes Forming Your Tribute Easy
With summer’s arrival, make plans now to honor Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD)! This year’s festivities will be celebrated on July 8, 2016. At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” A wide range of automotive events will once again be held to commemorate the occasion. As this annual observance continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SAN encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.
As in prior years, a growing list of scheduled car shows, cruise-ins, parades and other gatherings will be held in support of this celebration and added to the SAN website. Submit your July event, public or private, at no cost on the celebration’s page, www.semaSAN.com/CCAD.
Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event. While online, check out ideas for planning your tribute that include promotional tips, media outreach templates and key messages for public spokespersons. Download the official CCAD logo and national flyer from the homepage to help raise awareness of this special day. A comprehensive image gallery created from submitted photos will provide a visual recap; past years have already been archived. Finally, automotive media personality and SAN member Courtney Hansen appears in the CCAD video public service announcement (PSA). Featuring Hansen’s own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, you are encouraged to post and share the PSA using its YouTube link.
As always, the SAN welcomes any level of participation and encourages everyone to spread the word about our hobby’s “holiday.” Locate a CCAD event near you and make your plans today at www.semaSAN.com/CCAD.