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The DeSoto Owners Club of MD, Inc turns 50 Years Old in 2026!
The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, Inc. ("DOCM") is a non-profit, social "car club" organization (IRS Non Profit 501(c)(7) Social Club) founded in 1976, and is a chapter of the National DeSoto Club. The club has an award-winning, bi-monthly publication, "DeSoto Diary" for our members. There are monthly club luncheon meetings combined with vehicle workshops, and various sponsored/co-sponsored car shows and other events (such as car tours) in the MD, DC, VA, PA, and DE areas. You do not have to own a DeSoto to be a member! We welcome all who appreciate the marque, even those who choose to modify their DeSotos. Our members are diverse and spread out beyond the Maryland region, including Florida, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Most of our members are MOPAR centric since DeSoto was a Chrysler product, but they often have other vehicle interests including orphan vehicles: AMC, Studebaker, Packard, Plymouth, Edsel, Hudson, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.
The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, Inc. ("DOCM") is a non-profit, social "car club" organization (IRS Non Profit 501(c)(7) Social Club) founded in 1976, and is a chapter of the National DeSoto Club. The club has an award-winning, bi-monthly publication, "DeSoto Diary" for our members. There are monthly club luncheon meetings combined with vehicle workshops, and various sponsored/co-sponsored car shows and other events (such as car tours) in the MD, DC, VA, PA, and DE areas. You do not have to own a DeSoto to be a member! We welcome all who appreciate the marque, even those who choose to modify their DeSotos. Our members are diverse and spread out beyond the Maryland region, including Florida, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Most of our members are MOPAR centric since DeSoto was a Chrysler product, but they often have other vehicle interests including orphan vehicles: AMC, Studebaker, Packard, Plymouth, Edsel, Hudson, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.
Our DeSoto Club marks 49 YEARS of DeSoto adventures in 2025! We were formed before a national club was developed. Many Thanks to Club Founder Mr. J Francis Werneth, along with his wife Margaret, for having the wherewithal and foresight 15 years after the last DeSoto rolled off the assembly line to create a club just for DeSoto that has stood the test of time. Sad to say, our beloved founder passed away on January 7, 2022 at age 87. You can read more here about the many accomplishments of his life and how he supported the car collector hobby in many ways: https://www.marzullofuneralchapel.com/obituary/J-Werneth
Our Club's Mission
The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland (DOCM), Inc. is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the DeSoto Automobile by the Chrysler Corporation, model years from 1929 to 1961.
NDC NATIONAL CONVENTIONS: The 2016 National DeSoto Club (NDC) Convention was held in Maryland. Learn more about our 2016 National DeSoto Club's National Convention on the 2016 National DeSoto Convention tab! DID YOU MISS OUR CARAVAN driving out to the 2017 NDC Convention in San Diego, CA via the Mother Road, Route 66; or the 2018 CARAVAN TO BRANSON, MO? We also had members drive out to Hutchinson, Kansas in 2019. The national convention for 2020 was rescheduled to Brookfield, Wisconsin, 7/28/2021 and we visited The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI with our caravan. For 2022, our chapter once again sponsored the NDC convention in Altoona, PA. The 2023 NDC National Convention was in Chatham, Ontario, Canada (eh!). In 2024, the national convention was in New Orleans, LA. In 2025, the NDC convention was in Akron, OH.
In 2026, the NDC National Convention is in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY! June 17-21~Hosted by Mark Kubancik with support by our MD CHAPTER. www.DeSoto.org or visit www.desoto.org/events . RESERVE YOUR ROOMS ASAP!
As you can see, we do road trips to conventions; Let us know of your interests at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com
2025
Club-sponsored/Co-Sponsored EVENTS (This page was last updated on 01/10/2026):
10/18: ROCKVILLE ANTIQUE and CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD10AM-3:30PM... DOCM has volunteered to help and have cars on the showfield.
11/13: DOCM WORKSHOP @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10am— ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD | Workshop.
12/12 FRIDAY: DOCM HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND FOOD DRIVE, Kings Contrivance Restaurant, Columbia, MD. Remember 12/12@12! Members MUST RSVP by 12/5; NO DAY OF EVENT DROP INS DUE TO SEATING and PRIX FIXE MENU!
12/13: DOCM WORKSHOP AND LADIES LUNCHEON @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10am— ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD | Workshop & Ladies Luncheon. Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project and Cheryl if you want to attend a luncheon.
2026
1/17: DOCM WORKSHOP @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10AM - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Our first 2026 Club Meeting and Workshop. (At present, NO ladies Luncheon planned). Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project: 410.456.0660
2/19: DOCM WORKSHOP @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10AM - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Club Meeting and Workshop. (At present, NO ladies Luncheon planned). Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project: 410.456.0660
3/19: DOCM WORKSHOP @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10AM - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Club Meeting and Workshop. (At present, NO ladies Luncheon planned). Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project: 410.456.0660
4/18: DOCM WORKSHOP @ MURRAY’S GARAGE. 10AM - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Club Meeting and Workshop. (At present, NO ladies Luncheon planned). Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project: 410.456.0660
4/25: DOCM 9th ANNUAL SPRING FLING Car Show & Luncheon, co-sponsor The Mid-Atlantic Plymouth Club. 9am-3pm. Casa Mia's, Parkton, MD. Details being developed. SAVE THE DATE.
5/23: DOCM WORKSHOP & LADIES LUNCHEON: MURRAY’S GARAGE. 9:30am - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Meeting, workshop and a Ladies Luncheon. Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project & Cheryl Bianco if you plan to attend the Luncheon. (Details in development). Mike: 410.456.0660 | Cheryl: 410.456.9514
6/17-21: NATIONAL DESOTO CLUB 40th ANNUAL CONVENTION. Louisville, Kentucky. Hosted by Mark & Pat Kubancik and the DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland chapter of the NDC. A caravan from MD is being planned.
7/25: DOCM WORKSHOP & LADIES LUNCHEON: MURRAY’S GARAGE. 9:30am - ?, Coleus Drive, Millersville, MD. Meeting, workshop and a Ladies Luncheon. Contact Mike Bianco if you have a car project & Cheryl Bianco if you plan to attend the Luncheon. (Details in development). Mike: 410.456.0660 | Cheryl: 410.456.9514
See the calendar tab (pull down menu under "More") for other events and details.
NOTE: Some of the above items may be retained for historical reference so you can see what the club does each year. Also, we migrated from "DeSotoClubMD.com" to this DOMAIN name www.DeSotoClubMD.org . You can contact us at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com . Thank you, The Webmaster.
Our club is Not affiliated with the Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Corporation, The Chrysler Corporation, Stellantis N.V. (or any subsequent mergers), or The State of Maryland.
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