events like the 2018 GTOAA National Convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the 2020 return of the annual Pontiac-only car show, which has had a successful 13-year run thus far. In 2013, this chapter was even awarded the Chapter of the Year Award. Although the GTOAA is not affiliated with any specific charity, local chapters still do their part to serve the community, and the SVGTO is a proud benefactor of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Pennsylvania, which provides accommodations for families of hospitalized children at no charge. With a fully developed kitchen at its disposal, the SVGTO hosts a dinner for the families twice a year, during which members volunteer their time to cook the food, and in addition, the club donates a majority of the proceeds made from driving cars across the Mecum Harrisburg auction block directly to the Ronald McDonald House. The SVGTO is merely one of the vast number of chapters the GTOAA encompasses, but the charitable nature of the GTO-loving club members is spread thoroughly throughout each offshoot. When joining the GTO Association of America, or a chapter of it, members are sent a monthly emailed newslet ter detailing updates on future events such as GTOAA-specific events, chapter car shows, the International Convention and information about the GTOAA’s monthly magazine, “The Legend.” One such event to keep pinned for updates is the GTOAA’s International Convention, where chapters, individual members and the Pontiac fan base as a whole come together to celebrate the venerable GTO. The upcoming 42nd International Convention is set to take place July 5-9, 2021, at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. The GTOAA of fers more than just camarader ie wi th its membership. With of ferings such as a technical advisory staf f wi th an individual adviser for each year GTO, a free T-shir t for new members, incentivizing Refer-A-Friend Programs and Chapter Incentive Programs (CHIP), which allow for possible free membership of new-coming members, the GTOAA is always open to embracing new members who are dedicated to keeping the Original Muscle Car’s legacy alive. The GTO Association of America can be found on Facebook, and more information on how to join, upcoming GTOAA-based events and membership fees can be found at GTOAA.org. Submission Guidelines To submit your club for consideration as an upcoming featured Car Club, please send a link to your club’s website (if applicable) and include with your submission the name and location of the club as well as the full first and last name, email address and/or phone number of a club leader or spokesperson who can supply the necessary information and imagery. Submissions may be emailed to [email protected], or mailed in hard-copy or flash-drive form to Mecum Auctions, 445 S Main St, Walworth, WI 53184, ATTN: Mecum Magazine Submission.
