The Vintage Motor Car Club of America

Treasurer's Report

- posted April 22, 2026

As the March–April issue goes to press on this beautiful Colorado (blue sky) morning in January, I send you greetings for a wonderful, fun-filled springtime driving our vintage cars. I look forward to seeing many of you at the VMCCA Annual Membership and first quarter Board of Governors meetings in Lincoln, Nebraska. I will be presenting the 2025 year-end financial reports and 2026 budget at the first quarter meeting.

I wish to extend a special thank you to Mike Welsh upon his retirement after 19 faithful years as VMCCA Secretary. Mike extended a very warm welcome to me in 2020 when I first joined the board. He offered me a gracious amount of time, always with a smile in his voice, to learn many of the details related to our respective roles for VMCCA. Along with the thank you to Mike, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Beth Welsh for her assistance during the transition and the time leading up to Mike’s retirement. I hope you enjoy your retirement, Mike, and please do not be a stranger to all things VMCCA.

I appreciate all of you, VMCCA members, for your understanding and patience as we transition the office of secretary from Missouri to Ohio. There have been many details and timing coordination to create this move. I am excited for Andrew Shepherd as he learns and acclimates to all things his office entails. Please join me in welcoming him. You will find Andrew's address and phone number in this issue on page 2. He is well equipped with experience and enthusiasm. Andrew is ready and willing to process dues payments and welcome new members.

See you down the road, there are many great opportunities on the calendar!

Elaine Johnsen
VMCCA Treasurer