Garden State Pontiac Club

08/18/2026

Chapter Meeting Reminder!! Thursday, August 20, at Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave., Nutley, NJ!! Dinner 6pm; meeting 7 pm

08/18/2026

Chapter Meeting Reminder!! Thursday, August 20, at Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave., Nutley, NJ!! Dinner 6pm; meeting 7 pm

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08/12/2026

As was shared earlier this week, it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of POCI Vice-President and Central East Regional Director, Dr. Michael Murray.

Michael has served the club as a Director since 2017, and as POCI Vice-President since 2024. Michael was also a former president of the Eastern Shore Antique Automobile Club Association, and a lifetime member of the AACA.

Michael was a retired educator and teacher with 35 years of service in special education. During his educator career he held positions as vice principal and then Principal of the Howard T. Ennis School and Richard Allen School in Georgetown. After retiring he was a substitute teacher for two years. He then served five years on the Wicomico County School Board, the last two of which he held the position of School Board Vice-President. With this extensive background in education, it’s no surprise that he eagerly offered to serve as Chairperson of the POCI Scholarship Committee, a position he held for several years. He thoroughly enjoyed serving in this capacity as it brought him much joy to help students achieve their goal of higher education.

As a lifetime Salisbury, Maryland resident, Michael enjoyed the eastern shore and served on the Port of Salisbury Commission, formerly known as the Marina Commission, for 22 years, including 21 years as the chairman. He was a member of the Marina Commission since 1988. Michael’s passions did not stop with education and maritime. Being a self-proclaimed “car fanatic” he had a real passion for anything with wheels. This was proven by his collection of Pontiacs, but even more so by his extensive toy train and promotional model collections. In 2022, he hosted the Keystone State Chapter members to his home where he showed off his Lionel train and toy collection. Michael will be missed by all those he called his friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wicomico County Humane Society.

Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday Aug 13th, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm. Interment will be at the Pittsville Cemetery.

08/12/2026

08/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our POCI Vice President, Dr. Michael Murray.

Dr. Murray was a dedicated leader who faithfully served the Pontiac Oakland Club International for many years. In addition to serving as Northeast Division Director, he was also the longtime chairman of the POCI Scholarship Committee, helping guide and support countless members and students over the years.

His passion, leadership, and commitment to POCI will be deeply missed by so many throughout our organization.

On behalf of POCI, we extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to Dr. Murray’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

07/26/2026

Congratulations to our Chapter members who took home trophies from today's Motorama Car Show. Not pictured is Bob Carpenter who won one of the special trophies presented to the Pontiac featured cars.

07/26/2026

Members' rides at the rescheduled Motorama Car Show.

07/19/2026

🚗 Calling All POCI Chapter Leaders!

We're excited to announce the launch of the POCI Chapter Support Network—a new private Facebook group created to help our chapters connect, collaborate, and succeed.

If you're a Chapter Officer, Newsletter Editor, Website Administrator, Social Media Manager, Membership Chair, Event Coordinator, or other chapter volunteer, we invite you to request to join!

Inside the group, we'll share resources, best practices, ideas, educational content, and tools to help strengthen chapters across POCI. It's also a place to ask questions, share successes, and learn from one another.

To keep discussions focused on chapter operations and leadership, membership is limited to current POCI chapter leaders and volunteers.

👉 Request to join today and help us build stronger chapters and a stronger POCI!

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07/19/2026

Today's Chapter Picnic. An intimate group this year, but perfect weather and a great time was had by all!!

07/14/2026

Another reminder!! Our Chapter Picnic is this Sunday, July 19, at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon. Fingers crossed that any rain stays away!!