The Vintage Motor Car Club of America

From the President

- posted November 7, 2025

If you live somewhere north of the Mason-Dixon Line, you have likely noticed the leaves are falling and frost is on the pumpkin. I am sure some of you have already put your rides into hibernation for the winter and are keeping yourselves busy working on the “to-do list” which has likely grown over the summer months.

Those living in the more temperate climates of the South are more likely trying to decide whether to wear shorts or long pants as you saunter out to the shop to wash and wax “Ole Mildred” before heading out to the local Cars and Coffee event in town.

The calendar year is fast coming to a close, and I urge all our members to renew your membership now. It is a relatively easy process and can be done via the U.S. Postal Service or on your computer and yes, probably through your cell phone. Please be sure and check all the contact information to ensure we have your most up-to-date info. And, yes, please let us know which region and chapter clubs you currently belong to.

I have been your president for almost three years and am no longer eligible to serve in that capacity. A new VMCCA President will be elected in December but would not be able to officially assume the position until the induction ceremony which will be held in the middle of March 2026.

I am of the opinion that our club will be best served if I resign from the office of VMCCA President at the conclusion of the Fourth Quarter Business Meeting on November 12, 2025. My resignation will allow VMCCA Executive Vice President Mark Hamlin to assume the position of president on that date and serve in that role until the Annual Membership Meeting, at which time he can then be sworn in to begin his term as president.

This process will provide for a much smoother transition and allow time for the incoming president to be up to speed on all the current business of our club before having to host the Annual Membership Meeting and the 2026 VMCCA First Quarter Meeting in March of 2026.

It has been my pleasure to serve as the President of VMCCA. None of the things that were accomplished during my tenure would have been possible without the assistance and support I received from our other officers and all the regional directors who serve as our VMCCA Board of Governors.

If we keep on touring, we won’t be boring. See you all down the road.

Duane Copley,
VMCCA President