Benefits / FAQ

The Valley Forge Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club was formed in January 1975 among ten Cadillac enthusiasts. Lew Howells was elected the region's first President. Since then, through the leadership of past presidents Gary Anderson, George Cavanaugh, Jack Hotz, Don Miller, Bill Edmunds, Toni Rothman, Rob Robison, Mike Barruzza and current President Marty Watkins, the region has blossomed into one of the largest and most active regions in the Cadillac & LaSalle Club. Membership now totals over 260 Cadillac and LaSalle enthusiasts in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern and Southern New Jersey and Delaware. The region sponsors many events, including Cadillac dealership shows, auto "runs" to local attractions, monthly meetings and an annual banquet every January to keep those motors warm in the winter.

Why was the name "Valley Forge Region" chosen? Couldn't we have chosen "The Philadelphia Region"? or perhaps "The Eastern Pennsylvania Region"?

Well, the answer lies in an introductory letter written by CLC Member (and VFR's first president) Lewis Howells. In January of 1975, Lewis sent a letter to Cadillac and LaSalle owners in the PA and DE area, regarding the formation of a CLC region in the Philadelphia area. From that letter...

"The region will be called the VALLEY FORGE REGION in memory of our country's founding father, George Washington, and where he encamped his army in the winter of 1777-78, and fought for what he believed in; let us all join together again and let the rest of the country know that Valley Forge has not been forgotten."

Q. Do I have to own a Cadillac or LaSalle to join?		A. No, membership is open to anyone.

Q. Can I just join the Valley Forge Region?		A. Membership in the national Cadillac & LaSalle Club is a prerequisite to join the Valley Forge Region. This link will take you to the website for the National...

Q. Can my spouse join?		A. Yes! Many spouses join in the fun!

Q. Is technical help available?		A. Yes!. Membership includes local and national support from club members specializing in every year and every aspect of your car!

Q. What's in it for me?		A. See Below...

Membership in the Valley Forge Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club has benefits for all owners of Cadillac and LaSalle automobiles. Even if yours is a brand new model, membership affords you a chance to trace the rich heritage of the Cadillac Motor Division through club members' cars and stories. Many newer Cadillac owners join and show their "modern iron". For the beginning enthusiast, the region offers a wide range of technical and personal support, whether you plan to restore your car or just keep that beauty as it is. For the experienced enthusiast, the Valley Forge Region offers camaraderie, and a shoulder to cry on, if needed. Even if that certain Cadillac is only in your dreams, we welcome you, because ownership is not a membership requirement.

As a member you will enjoy 12 monthly issues of our region's newsletter, The Goddess. The Goddess is full of information such as "how to" articles, members' stories, an event calendar, free classified advertising for members, and much more! The Valley Forge Region's diversity shows, as its 230 members own a wide range of Cadillac and LaSalle cars from the 1930's through the current model year. Chances are that a region member has the same type car and interests as you!

Click the links below to download a printable membership application and join the fun. The Valley Forge Region has activities scheduled year round so it's never too late to join!