BMW CCA Foundation
| Mission | Dedicated to the Promotion of Safety and the Preservation of History |
|---|---|
| Key people |
Dr. Leo Newland - President Mike Ura - Vice President Louis Goldsman - Treasurer John Eveland - Secretary |
| Location | Greer, South Carolina |
| Address | 190 Manatee Court, Greer, South Carolina, 29651 |
| Website |
bmwccafoundation |
The BMW Car Club of America Foundation was formed in 2002 by the BMW CCA to benefit BMW owners, enthusiasts and the general public. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, the foundation aims to be a significant repository of BMW information and to foster educational programs for the automotive community.
Three programs have been established to accomplish this:
- The Teen Driver Safety Program (Street Survival)
- The Library, Archives and Museum Program
- The Conservation and Preservation Program
The Driver Safety School Program
The Driver Safety Program promotes and conducts driving programs to improve the car handling skills of young drivers, especially teenagers, with the aim of reducing accidents. This program is headlined by the “Street Survival Teen Driving School” that is conducted in various parts of the U.S. Additionally, this program features Car Control Clinics for drivers of all ages to learn the dynamics of their cars in emergency situations in a safe and controlled environment. Through 2013, over 600 schools have been conducted with over 12,000 participants
The Library, Archives and Museum Program
The Library, Archives and Museum Program is a repository of BMW-related historical documents, literature, automobiles and memorabilia. BMW CCA members and the general public have access to rare and interesting BMW artifacts. This archive is housed in Greer, South Carolina near the BMW CCA national office, the BMW manufacturing plant and the BMW performance center.
The Conservation and Preservation Program
The Conservation and Preservation Program supports programs to maintain the 50,000+ artifacts belonging to the foundation and to support BMW enthusiasts with knowledge and information to conserve and preserve their collections.