We are being called to service to help preserve and educate once again. This time we don't have to sit in a foxhole and shoot blanks at other reenactors. However, this call to duty is equally as fun!
In 2002, the membership of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) peaked at 10,360 members. Since then, the membership has declined to around 8,000. The reasons are varied, and many collector groups are faced with the same dilemma.
My family and I have been a member of the MVPA since the late 1970s. We have had many enjoyable experiences as part of a large international organization of like minded hobbyists dedicated to the preservation of historic military vehicles.
You don't have to own or be involved in a military vehicle restoration. Many members enjoy the exclusive award winning publications which are filled with articles and photographs dedicated to our mobile military history. When you join, you receive four big issues of ARMY MOTORS, and six big issues of SUPPLY LINE. Plus, pre-registration and first entry to the MVPA's annual international convention, a voice in Washington DC on legislation that may impact the military collecting hobbies, and access to the "members only" sections of the MVPA website which includes a searchable directory of members and their collections.
I am calling on members of our reenacting hobby to consider joining the MVPA. You can sign up online by going to: https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=mvpa&cart=0&shopsearchCat=Membership
This link takes you directly to the membership sign up page at the MVPA web store. MAKE SURE to enter Chris Smith or WWII reenactors in the box marked "Referred By" so we get credit for supporting the organization.
Thanks for your consideration and I will personally be grateful for your support.
Chris "Bulldog" Smith
1st Allied Airborne Reenactors
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