The DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, Inc. 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 breakfast/luncheon meetings and sponsored/co-sponsored car shows and other events (such as vehicle workshops) 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.  Most of our members are MOPAR centric since DeSoto was a Chrysler product, but they often have other vehicle interests including orphan vehicles, such as: Studebaker, Packard, Plymouth, Edsel, Hudson and Pontiac. 

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.  

Events; Past & Future

Did you miss the 2016 National DeSoto Club (NDC) Convention 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 CANCELLED and is rescheduled for Brookfield, Wisconsin, July 28 - August 1, 2021! Wanna do a Road-trip? Let us know at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com

Club-sponsored/Co-Sponsored EVENTS 2021 (This page was last updated on 4/1/2021): 
All workshops, meetings and luncheons are subject to pandemic guidelines for mask wearing and social distancing as prescribed at the time of the event!

April 17th SATURDAY: Spring Fling Car Show and Luncheon, Parkton, MD co-sponsored with the Plymouth Owners Club Mid Atlantic Region.  See your newsletter!  Rain or Shine.  For club members only to participate; show open to public for free to view. 

May 15th SATURDAY, DOCM CLUB WORKSHOP; Murray’s Garage, Millersville, MD. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on attending and if you are bringing a vehicle to work on.

June 5th: ORPHAN CAR TOUR.  Register by May 25th!
See the calendar tab for other events.

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.