The BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) was founded in the Boston area in 1969.  It includes 67 chapters serving 70,000 members.  BMW CCA is an independent enthusiast organization and not part of the BMW corporate structure.  From the BMW CCA website:

It doesn’t matter what model you drive. Whether you’re on your first Bimmer, or your thirtieth, there are just certain subjects that only BMW owners are interested in. BMW CCA is where we address all of them.

Our official mission is: to enhance the BMW experience for our members by providing services, support, information, and activities that promote camaraderie and encourage social awareness and responsibility. Unofficially, we’re a big support group for Ultimate Driving Machine addiction. Nothing wrong with that.

BMW CCA enjoys a strong yet independent relationship with BMW AG and its BMW of North America subsidiary. We are a not-for-profit corporation governed by a nine-member elected board of directors -- four national officers and five regional vice-presidents who serve the interests of our chapters. Each chapter is an independent corporation chartered by BMW CCA. Our headquarters is in Greenville, SC.

BMW CCA is a not-for-profit corporation that is exempt from Federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(7). This section covers social clubs; BMW CCA is not a charity.  However, the Club supports charitable activities through the BMW Foundation.  More information about the Foundation can be found at http://www.bmwcca.org/ccafoundation.

Membership is $48 per year and includes free membership in the Sunshine Bimmers Chapter if you reside within our geographic region, which is shown here [link to chapter map].  Primary membership benefits are described at http://www.bmwcca.org/membershipbenefits/privileges.  Contact the National Office for all questions regarding membership, address changes, chapter transfers, and general club policies.  Should you need to contact BMW CCA, here is the information: 

640 South Main Street, Suite 201
Greenville, SC 29601

Office Hours - Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

http://www.bmwcca.org/nationaloffice
Phone (national) +1.800.878.9292
Phone (local) +864.250.0022
Fax +864.250.0038

Frank Patek Executive Director 864 250-0022 x226
Lindsey Branston Director of Financial Operations 864 250-0022 x228
Chris Hennecy Marketing 864 250-0022 x222
Steven Schlossman Chapter Services 864 250-0022 x225
Jackie Bechek National Events Manager 864 250-0022 x234
Peggy Helmke Staff Accountant 864 250-0022 x233
Heather Tollison Member Services 864 250-0022 x229
Tricia Jones Membership Rewards Rebate Administrator 864 250-0022 x231
Tricia Williams Club Racing Licensing Administrator 864 250-0022 x224
Stephen Elliott Director of IT & Webmaster 864 250-0022 x221

Should you need to communicate with BMW of North America, here is their contact information:

BMW NA Customer Relations Office
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675-1227

Phone +800 831-1117
http://www.bmwusa.com

BMW also owns the MINI and Rolls Royce car brands.  BMW CCA and the Sunshine Bimmers Chapter include member services and activities suitable for owners of these vehicles; however, there are other marque clubs that serve primarily the owners of these vehicles:

MINI Cooper enthusiasts – http://www.northamericanmotoring.com

Rolls Royce Owners Club – http://www.rroc.org/

Want to become a member?

If you want to learn more about becoming a member and how to apply, just click the button below and visit the official BMW CCA Membership page!

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