Welcome to the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Motor Pool Website. Our mission is the restoration and preservation of military vehicles and providing historical and educational displays to inform the public of the contributions of these vehicles to peace and freedom throughout the world. It is our duty to honor our country in this way. We are a national affiliate of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Commander: John Lind
Executive Officer: Bill Thatcher
Secretary: Wayne Hales
Treasurer: Ed Kaminski
Trustee: John Yingling
Trustee: Dave McConnell
2009-2010 Schedule of Events
January 20, 21, 22, 23rd - Charity Poker Big Beaver (Volunteers needed, call or email John Lind) January 28, 29, 30, 31st - Charity Poker Big Beaver (Volunteers needed, call or email John Lind) February 6th - MVPA Meeting at Eastside Mario's M-59 and Crooks NOON Web cast at www.tinychat.com/locojoe Lunch will be available a la carte. April 16th and 17th - WWII Training Weekend at Van Hoosen Farm Rochester Hills, MI May 8th - Great Lakes Hobby Vehicle Show, Van Dyke and Utica Road (0900-1600) Free Lunch. May 22nd - American House Vehicle Show , 27577 Lahser Rd. Southfield, MI (866) 517-0416 9am -3pm May 30th - St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade (Harper at 9 1/2 Mile) MUSTER INSTRUCTIONS TBA
May 31st - Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade 0830 Muster
June 18, 19, 20th - Motor Muster at Greenfield Village(register with Greenfield Village if you haven't in past years or are adding a new vehicle.) July 1st - Heritage Park, Downtown Rochester (1700 Vehicle Display for RSO Big Band. Donation given to Motor Pool by City of Rochester) July 23, 24, 25th - MAX EVENT 3rd Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Clair Shores, MI Pre Registration is mandatory at www.veteransweekend.com August 27th and 28th - MAX EVENT4th Annual "DRIVEN TO VICTORY" at Van Hoosen Farm Rochester, MI. Register at www.driventovictory.com
The Motor Pool will have four 2010 Charity Poker Dates as soon as paperwork is cleared by the State of Michigan
Here is a great video from the Rochester Hills Christmas Parade