WELCOME TO THE CADILLAC & LASALLE CLUB, INC.

General Overview

The Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc. (CLC) is an international organization of over 7,000 members with 18,000+ collectible automobiles built by Cadillac. The Club provides activities and services for enthusiasts of all Cadillacs, from the single cylinder models to the exotic V-16's. Membership is open to persons anywhere in the world and ownership of a Cadillac is not required.

Who we are

The Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc. (CLC) was founded in Detroit in 1958. We are the largest active international organization for Cadillac enthusiasts, with almost 50 domestic regions, 18 international affiliate clubs, and eleven chapters that focus on special interests such as LaSalles, '41 Cadillacs, Allantés, Broughams, etc.

Our purpose

We were initially founded to encourage enthusiasts to maintain, preserve, and restore collectible Cadillacs and LaSalles built from 1902-1942. Now the CLC recognizes all vehicles built by Cadillac. We promote the development, collection, publication and exchange of helpful information pertaining to our cars. We also promote social fellowship for club members.

The New England Region is excited the 2013 CLC Grand National is just around the corner. The first important deadline for registration for the event is fast approaching. June 28 is the last day for "early registration" before the late registration fee goes into effect. Please ensure your registration materials are postmarked by this date. Here are some other important deadlines:

• Early Registration Ends - June 28
• Hotel Room Blocks Close - July 9 (sorry, no reservations can be made after this date)
• Vehicle Registration Ends - July 15 (sorry, no changes to vehicle registrations after July 22)
• Late Registration Ends - July 22 (sorry, no registrations will be accepted after this date)

Also, as registrations come in, some tours are either sold out or very close to selling out. Currently, the Friday Dick Shappy Classic Cars tour is sold out. Other tours on Thursday and Friday are near capacity.

If you have any questions about registration, tours, evens, or the swap meet, please send us an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or view the Frequently Asked Questions section on the event website, www.2013gn.com.

Welcome to Boston!

--Chris Milici
Chairman, 2013 CLC Grand National

Our club's new treasurer has been appointed and is Life Member Jack McClow of North Potomac, Maryland. Jack has a highly qualified financial background, is a long time member of the Board of Directors of the club, and has been active in both the Peach State and Potomac Regions over the years.

Please congratulate him when you see him at a region meeting or at the Grand National. We again thank our outgoing and longest serving treasurer Larry Lesiger for his years of service.

The Gold Standard 

As you read this The Self-Starter, you are holding an award-winning publication that has now won its ninth consecutive Golden Quill award from Old Cars Weekly. Our most heartfelt congratulations go to our editor Steve Stewart, copy editor Maggi Stewart and art director Tim Coy!

The Club also has several fine Regional editors who were winners, including Potomac, New England, Northwest Ohio, Rocky Mountain, NorthStar and North Texas. Honorable Mention went to the Badger, St. Louis and Iowa CrossRoads Regions. Congratulations to all!

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