{"id":1151,"date":"2025-11-05T18:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/?page_id=1151"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:35:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Chicago Area Chapter of The Packard Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packards of Chicagoland (POC)<\/strong> is a regional chapter of <strong>The Packard Club<\/strong> (also known as Packard Automobile Classics, or PAC) serving owners, enthusiasts, and their families across the Northeast Illinois and greater Chicago area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our founding in <strong>1969<\/strong>, we have grown to become one of the largest and oldest continuously operating chapters of the national club. At our heart, we are a diverse and welcoming family of friends brought together by a shared love for the distinguished heritage and elegant engineering of the Packard Automobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a chapter of The Packard Club, our local mission is dedicated to supporting the preservation, maintenance, authentic restoration, and, most importantly, the enjoyment and use of Packard motor vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultivate Fellowship:<\/strong> Bring members together for camaraderie and a shared appreciation of the &#8220;Ask the Man Who Owns One&#8221; legacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share Knowledge:<\/strong> Serve as a central resource for technical help, drawing on decades of accumulated knowledge and access to a vast archive of reference materials to help members keep their Packards on the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate the Marque:<\/strong> Honor the history of the Packard Motor Car Company, one of the greatest marques in world history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities and Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Packards of Chicagoland is an active club, offering a full calendar of events for both drivers and admirers. Our activities are a fantastic way to connect with fellow enthusiasts and showcase your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monthly Membership Meetings<\/strong> with wonderful programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Tours<\/strong> through Chicagoland and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Events and Car Shows<\/strong> throughout the calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packard ownership is not required to join!<\/strong> If you admire the history, engineering, and elegance of the Packard, we encourage you to become part of our family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to join us as we continue to celebrate the legacy of Packard in the Chicagoland area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c2c9e30\" data-block-id=\"c2c9e30\"><style>.stk-c2c9e30 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:9\/16 !important;height:auto !important;--stk-gradient-overlay:0 !important;}.stk-c2c9e30 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:9% 59% !important;object-fit:cover !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-c2c9e30 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-c2c9e30 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1210\" src=\"https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ScreenShot-402.jpg\" width=\"1252\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ScreenShot-402.jpg 1252w, https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ScreenShot-402-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ScreenShot-402-950x1024.jpg 950w, https:\/\/packardsofchicagoland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ScreenShot-402-768x828.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Area Chapter of The Packard Club Packards of Chicagoland (POC) is a regional chapter of The Packard Club (also known as Packard Automobile Classics, or PAC) serving owners, enthusiasts, and their families across the Northeast Illinois and greater Chicago area. 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