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Great Plains Chapter
BMW Car Club of America

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About Us

Our club welcomes BMW enthusiasts in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Western Iowa. We promote driver education, social, driving skills, and charity events designed around our common love, fascination, admiration, and appreciation of BMW automobiles.

We are an not for profit organization and an offical chapter of the BMW Car Club of America.

You do not need to own a BMW to be a club member.

 

BMW CCA

It doesn’t matter what model you drive. Whether you’re driving your first Bimmer, or your thirtieth, there are just certain subjects that interest only BMW owners. BMW CCA is where we explore all of them; it is where we fuel our passion for the marque with friendship, family and fun!

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 the Ultimate Driving Machine addiction. At the heart of our values is the promotion of motoring citizenship, lifelong driving skills and social responsibility. We live those values by actively supporting the BMW Car Club of America Foundation and its Tire Rack Street Survival Program.

Founded in 1969, BMW CCA has grown to become the world’s largest owner supported single-marque car club. Today, BMW CCA has 67 chapters nationwide, with more than 70,000 dues paying members mutually enhancing one another’s BMW ownership experience. As BMW’s most active and vibrant enthusiast organization, the club represents a lifestyle of passion and performance as powerful as the cars our members drive.

Members of the Club are eligible for exclusive vehicle rebates, discounts on BMW parts and service, admission to members-only events, and receive a copy of the Clubs 132-plus page magazine Roundel, each month.

If you are as enthusiastic about driving your BMW as we are about ours, then this is your Club. Join the Ultimate Driving Club today!

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.

Chapter Officers

Dave Gannon - President

Email: president @ gpcbmwclub.com

Dave has been a member of the BMW Car Club of America since 1985 when he bought his first BMW–a new 1985 325e. He has owned, and enthusiastically driven, a BMW 2002 and three E30 BMWs–a 325e, a 325iX, and an M3. His current BMW is a pristine 1988 Henna Red E30 M3 which serves as his road trip car and provides him with endless amusement at club driving events. After spending most of his life in New England, Dave and his cars transferred to the Great Plains Chapter in 2009. Other hobbies include homebrewing and beer hunting. In order to finance his hobbies, Dave works at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Ben Kerwood - Vice President

Email: vicepresident @ gpcbmwclub.com

Ben has been a BMW Club member since 2003. A factory trained BMW technician, Ben worked for BMW dealerships in both Lincoln and Omaha before going out on his own and starting European Auto Tech. Ben’s BMW fleet is filled with several desirable cars. These days an immaculate 2016 M4 gets most of the attention. Numerous Dinan upgrades make the car a beast.

Chet Dawes - Secretary

Email: secretary @ gpcbmwclub.com

Chet has been a BMW Car Club member since 2000 and transplanted from the Motor City Chapter to the Missouri Valley Chapter in 2007. After 8 years as an engineer in the automotive industry, he and his family returned to Nebraska where he works for Hexagon Lincoln. His BMW stable currently includes an M2, a 435 Grand Coupe, 996 and a classic 911 (we don’t hold that against him). With a passion for all things motorsport related, Chet is an avid road racing fan and can usually be found at club track events throughout the region.

Jason Brewer - Treasurer

Email: treasurer @ gpcbmwclub.com

Bio in process. Jason help make sure the club is financial and administratively sound.

Jeff Gomon - Board Member

Email: boardmember @ gpcbmwclub.com

Jeff has been a BMW Car Club member since September of 1991. His first BMW was a Diamond Black 85′ 325e four door that got him hooked. Stationed in Virginia Beach, VA while serving in the US Navy, he was a very active member of the Tidewater Chapter. In 1996, after a 10 year military career in Naval Aviation, he returned home to Lincoln with his wife and daughter. His second BMW, which he still has, was an Alpine White/Black leather 1991 ///M5 that he purchased in Feb. of 99. Since then X5, 2002 joined the fleet. In 2015 a 2005 Imola Red 330ci ZHP began handling all daily driving duties. He was previously the chapter president and is currently the South Central Regional Vice President for the BMW CCA.

Open Positions

We are looking for members to help out with the following positions:
Membership Coordinator
Social Chairperson
Driving Events Chair

Membership Details

We are often asked, "why would I pay to be in your club?" Well, we offer many benefits that are not available for free or online. Members of the Club are eligible for exclusive vehicle rebates, discounts on BMW parts and service, admission to members-only events, and receive a copy of the Club's 132-plus page magazine, Roundel, each month.

  • Driving Tours
  • Brewery & Winery Tours
  • Tech Sessions
  • High Performance Driving Schools
  • Teen Driving
  • Annual Dinner
  • Summer Family Picnic

* some events have additional fees

1 Year Membership

$48

Per Year


  • Monthly Roundel Magazine
  • Parts & Service Discounts
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Exclusive Member Only Events
  • Eligible for New or CPO BMW purchase rebate after 1 year. Rebate $250-$1500 depending on model.
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3 Year Membership

$45

Per Year
$134 for 3 years of membership

  • Monthly Roundel Magazine
  • Parts & Service Discounts
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Exclusive Member Only Events
  • Immediately eligible for New or CPO BMW purchase rebate. Rebate $250-$1500 depending on model.
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