39th Annual Convention

June 25-29, 2025    ~    Akron, Ohio

Hosted by Craig & Chris Lane and the Buckeye Chapter of the NDC

The convention host hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 3180 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44333. The hotel is holding rooms for us at a special reduced rate of $169/night plus tax and fees, available in a single king or double queen configuration. This rate is also good for up to three nights before and after the convention. You can book your room by calling the hotel directly at (330) 867-5000 (mention the NDC to get the group rate) or use the reservation link here and enter the group code "NDC" after clicking on the "Special Rates" button. Book your room early. The reservation cut-off date is June 10th, 2025, with a cancellation policy of up to 24 hours prior to the reservation, or 12AM of the day preceding your reservation.

Tentative events will include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum.

Car Show: The car show will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. More details to follow.

Note: Anyone looking to register and/or show a DeSoto MUST be a dues-paying member of the club due to insurance requirements. Spectating at the show is free and open to all.

NDC Chapter Events

Check below to see all the upcoming DeSoto related activities each chapter is hosting or participating in!

DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland

Serving Maryland and the surrounding area.  Chapter Contact:  Mike Bianco, President - General Inquiries:  DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com

12/5/2024 (Thursday) - Workshop Day

Workshop at Murray's Garage, Millersville, MD, 10 am. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on bringing a vehicle to be worked on. Ladies outing TBD.

12/13/2024 - DOCM Holiday Luncheon

Kings Contrivance Restaurant, Columbia, Maryland. Same location as previous years, new menu. More details to follow.

The Buckeye DeSoto Club

Serving Ohio.  Chapter Contacts:  William Shepherd, President - General Inquiries:  Bill Noble - nobledesoto@ameritech.net

There are no more scheduled events for 2024. Please check back in 2025.

Colonial Chapter

Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.  Chapter Contact:  Lanette Peiffer, President - lanettepeiffer@comcast.net

There are no more scheduled events for 2024. Please check back in 2025.

Carolina Chapter

Serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.  Chapter Contact:  Phil Rast, Organizer - cappyhouse@hotmail.com

4/3/2025 - 4/5/2025 - Charlotte AutoFair

Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC. The Carolina Chapter will have cars on display at the Charlotte AutoFair. Saturday is the best day to come for club attendance! For more information about the chapter, the event, or how to participate, contact Dean Mullinax at desotodean@gmail.com.

DeSoto Motor Cars of Illinois

Serving Illinois and the surrounding area.  Chapter Contact:  Betty Beabout, President - (217) 826-2819

4/19/2025 - Spring Meeting

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Baby Bull's, 1025 W. Reynold's St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Off HWY 55 at HWY 116 exit #187 in Pontiac, IL. Will be on left about 1 mile. Meeting will be in the "bar" near the banquet rooms.

7/26/2025 - Summer Meeting

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Baby Bull's, 1025 W. Reynold's St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Off HWY 55 at HWY 116 exit #187 in Pontiac, IL. Will be on left about 1 mile. Meeting will be in the "bar" near the banquet rooms.

10/18/2025 - Fall/Christmas Meeting

11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Baby Bull's, 1025 W. Reynold's St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Off HWY 55 at HWY 116 exit #187 in Pontiac, IL. Will be on left about 1 mile. Meeting will be in the "bar" near the banquet rooms. There will be a $10 gift exchange: a girl gift for a girl and a boy gift for a boy. 

Great Lakes Chapter

Serving Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes area.  Chapter Contact:  Glenn Colburn, President - gfcolburn@gmail.com

Date TBD - 2025 Spring Meeting

Time TBD, Ten Ten Buffet Grill & Sushi, 5282 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Restaurant phone number: (269) 553-9980.