Welcome to the SPARTAN PLATES. Our 450+ members salute Michigan State University with personalized license plates on our vehicles. Each member's plate says something about MSU, or why they are loyal Spartan fans.
Our purpose has remained unchanged since we began in 1979: Spartan camaraderie! We collect no dues. We exist simply for some good-natured Spartan fun. Our first meeting in 1979 consisted of just seven, but we're growing all the time (see our Gallery of plates).
Most of us live in Michigan, but we have members across the USA. We meet each August in East Lansing... lunch at Noon, a hearty round of "MSU Shadows" and the "MSU Fight Song," a few door prizes, then a group photo somewhere on campus. We are usually on our way home by 3:00. We communicate via email exclusively, so be sure we have yours.
Does my plate qualify? Plates must be personalized with a message about MSU or your connection with MSU. Some owners of personalized "Block-S" plates (what the state calls "university fund-raiser" plates) feel that just because their plate is obviously pro-MSU, they qualify. Not so. Clearly, it's getting harder and harder to come up with a good plate, but hey... that's what makes us unique! Wonder if your plate (or your plate idea) qualifies? Just email us, and we'll let you know.
Is my plate combination available? You can now check the Department of State computer to see if your plate idea is available.
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Spartan Plates (www.SpartanPlates.com) is a private, not-for-profit club. We collect no dues. Membership is by invitation only. We are not affiliated with Michigan State University or the MSU Alumni Association.
