The Sedona Car Club participates in the ADOT Litter Lifter Program and is responsible for cleaning
a one mile stretch of Highway 89A. Three times a year an intrepid group of volunteers get out there to do
their part. Their reward is the satisfaction of helping to keep roads in one of the most beautiful areas of the country
clean and to receive a free breakfast at one of Sedona's distinguished eateries.
In addition, the club has been fortunate in past years to financially contribute to a number of worthy
charities and organizations in the local area. Organizations that have benefitted from contributions in the past
include The Sedona Food Bank and The Sedona Community Foundation.
Sedona Car Club is proud to say that since 2012 the Club has provided scholarships to local high school seniors
and recent graduates who are embarking on a automotive services career path.
The 2012 scholarship recipients are Michael Wilkins and Daniel Ritter who both plan to study automotive
related subjects at Universal Technical Institute.
The 2013 scholarship recipient is Daniel Ritter who is continuing his automotive studies at Universal Technical Institute.
The 2014 scholarship recipient is Boris Madar, a 2012 graduate of Sedona High School. Boris is continuing his automotive studies
at Universal Technical Institute in Sacramento, CA.
The 2015 scholarship recipient is Morgan Gilbert, a 2015 graduate of Sedona High School. Morgan plans to attend the automotive program
at Yavapai College.
The Sedona High School did not have a 2016 graduate intending on an automotive services career. So, the Sedona Car Club, in its
continuing support of education in our community, has made a donation of one scholarship for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program at the
Big Park Community School.
The 2018 scholarship recipient is Ethan Brogdan, a 2018 graduate of Cottonwood Mingus High School. Ethan plans to attend the diesel mechanics
and welding program at Yavapai College.
The 2019 scholarship recipient is Nicholas Lodico, enrolled this year in Auto 1 at Mingus and Auto 100 with Yavapai, plans to continue at
Yavapai College in Prescott.
The 2020 scholarship recipient is Trevor Huber, who is enrolled at Yavapai College in pursuit of a Diesel Mechanic's Certificate. In addition
he is studying welding and obtain a Welding Certificate
2020 was a very difficult year for many of our neighbors in the Verde Valley because of the Covid pandemic. Many lost their jobs or had their working hours
cut back and are struggling to pay the rent and put food on the table. So, the Sedona Car Club made a $1,000 cash donation to the Sedona Food Bank.
The 2021 scholarship recipient is Haley Love, who is enrolled at Yavapai College in pursuit of an Automotive Technician Certificate.
There are two recipients of the 2022 scholarship, Carlos Machado and Andrew Jaramillo. Both are enrolled at Yavapai College in pursuit of an automotive related degrees/certifications.
There are two recipients of the 2023 scholarship, Rhys Tarver and Andrew Jailly Espinoza. Both are enrolled at Yavapai College in pursuit of an automotive related degrees/certifications.