About Us

HISTORY

KILROY was organized in 2003 and was chartered into the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, MVPA, in May 2004.  Today (January 2024) the club's roster reflects 97 active, 2 honorary, 4 junior and 2 international members.  

KILROY an acronym meaning "Kentucky Indiana Liberated Relics of Yesteryear" was coined by Charlie Ricketts and the logo was designed by Robert "Bob" Conely.  

KILROY hosted two successful MVPA National/International Conventions in 2014 and 2018 both held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.; and for the third time, is scheduled to host it in 2025.  

KILROY made history at our final event of 2016.  On December 18 we were honored to be on our  military vehicles to be allowed to cross the new Lewis and Clark Bridge for its grand opening to traffic.  The Lewis and Clark Bridge carries Interstate 265 over the Ohio River linking Southern Indiana and Eastern Louisville, Kentucky.

KILROY hosted the 2nd ANNUAL KILROY VICTORY MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW & SWAP MEET at the Bullitt County Fairgrounds on October 20-21, 2023 and hopeful that this event will grow and continue on through the future. 

Past Club Presidents:

2023 - James Darby, MVPA # 37821

2022 - Mario Maipid, MVPA # 37126
2021 - Mario Maipid, MVPA # 37126

2020 - Kevin Emdee, MVPA # 530

2019 - Kevin Emdee, MVPA # 530

2018 - Corey Helm, MVPA # 24042

2017 - Corey Helm, MVPA # 24042

2016 - Corey Helm, MVPA # 24042

2015 - Corey Helm, MVPA # 24042

2014 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2013 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2012 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2011 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2010 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2009 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2008 - Bill Scott, MVPA # 3170

2007 - Charlie Ricketts, MVPA # 3003

2006 - Charlie Ricketts, MVPA # 3003

2005 - Charlie Ridenauer, MVPA # 5105

2004 - Charlie Ridenauer, MVPA # 5105