NWVC&MM Members

Museum Members

The Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum is an entirely volunteer, membership-owned museum. The Museum is open to people of all ages, with or without a vehicle.

The Museum has individual members and clubs which join. For more information about joining the museum click on this link.

If you would like to donate or loan a car, truck, motorcycle, vintage part, memorabilia, or other vintage accessories, please see the Donation webpage (click on the link) for more information and fill out the Donation Application form (click on the link).

Member Stories

Members are encouraged to send pictures of their cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Below are some stories about some exceptional cars (and their owners):

$100,000 Pledge Program

The Grant Committee is working diligently to obtain funds to build your museum. Each foundation that donates grants to non-profit organizations like ours, takes the position that the grantee (the museum) should raise money on their own, either in matching funds or show effort to raise funds. We have the capacity to raise substantial funds or materials to construct our museum. We have proven that on the Service Station project, the 3 acre campus project, the Gazebo, and our finished 16,000 square foot foundation and slab.

Your board has approved a program to raise $100,000 by naming a component of the main building, such as a steel truss or a separate room for each $10,000 given toward this $100,000 goal. There will be other recognition such as a personal bench and plaques within the museum. One person or group of people may contribute $10,000 and be so recognized for the gift.

The board has authorized a step pledge program to raise this money by June 30, 2007. Each pledge is contingent on the total $100,000 being pledged by that date. This gives a goal to shoot for.

The first pledge for $10,000 has been signed. Please contact Doug Nelson for details. 503-399-0647.

Click on this link to see the 2006-2007 Step Pledge Agreement form.

Endowment Fund

An Endowment Fund is being established for the Museum. This Fund is a savings account set up at The Bank of Salem.

The initial purpose of the Fund will be to provide operational funds in the future from interest earned. Members are urged to contribute any amount to this Fund. This is a tax deductible item and a great estate planning tool. Include the Museum Endowment Fund in your will.

The Museum has a 99 year lease and future generations will be grateful for what we do now in planning for the future.

Dues are due

Annual dues are payable on June 1st of each year. If you see a notice on your mailing label, please pay your dues as soon as possible.

Send your check to NWVC&M Museum, P.O. Box 15, Salem, OR 97308.

We have accomplished a great deal, and with the help of all of our members we will continue to do so. Thank you for being a member and sharing our vision.

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