Ambassador Convention 2020
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National Corvette MuseumTel 270-781-7973Fax 270-781-5286
350 Corvette DrBowling Green, KY 42101
Table of Contents
ContentsMission Statement_____________________________________________________________1
Contact Us – Staff_____________________________________________________________2
Contact Us – Board Members____________________________________________________3
Membership Programs_________________________________________________________4
General NCM Information_______________________________________________________5
Bricks______________________________________________________________________6
Build Sheets/Window Stickers___________________________________________________7
2021 Events Calendar__________________________________________________________8
Delivery Programs_____________________________________________________________9
NCM Insurance______________________________________________________________11
Newsletter Tips and Judging____________________________________________________12
Club Visits__________________________________________________________________15
Ambassador Worksheet_______________________________________________________16
Collections and Exhibits_______________________________________________________17
Education Programs__________________________________________________________19
Corvette Store_______________________________________________________________20
Development and Donations____________________________________________________21
Motorsports Park_____________________________________________________________24
Notes______________________________________________________________________26
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Mission StatementThe mission of the National Corvette Museum is the celebration of
the Corvette’s invention, and the preservation of the legendary
automobile’s past, present, and future. The Museum will serve as
an educational and research model for all to enjoy.
The Museum is to:
Promote the restoration, preservation, and conservation of
America’s Sports Car
Be a repository of and preserve printed technical materials
and historical information on the Corvette automobile.
Enhance the knowledge of the general public regarding the
design, development, construction, and history of the
Corvette automobile.
Provide information to the general public, collectors, and
automobile historians about the Corvette automobile.
Provide a facility to house and display the Corvette
automobile for public exhibition and research in the areas of
the automotive sciences and automobile mechanics.
Provide historical literature and memorabilia on the Corvette
automobile from its development to the present day for the
general public and collectors.
Did you know?
While the
National
Corvette
Museum
didn’t open in
its current
location until
1994, there
was an annex
on Scottsville
Road where
Puerto
Vallarta is
located now?
Our first
members
joined in1989,
five years
before the
NCM opened.
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Contact Us – Staff
NCM Management Team
Dr. Sean Preston 270-467-8821
President/CEO
Mandi Thomas 270-777-4561
Director of HR
Stephanie Morrill 270-467-8837
Director Operations/Membership
Kellie Crawford 270-777-4517
Director of Finance
Derek Moore 270-777-4516
Director of Collections/Curator
Katie Ellison 270-467-8846
Director of Marketing
Bryce Burklow 270-777-4506
Events/Facility Rental
Chris Huffman 270-467-8838
IT
Shane Webb 270-777-4505
Delivery
Tammy Bryant 270-467-8849
Corvette Store
Jacob Howard 270-467-8825
Facilities
Bobbie Jo Lee 270-467-8833
Member Relations Manager
Ron Best 270-437-8852
Admissions/Tours Manager
Adam Boca 270-467-8853
Insurance Agency Manager
MSP Team
Greg Waldron 270-777-4508
Executive Director
Matt Busby 270-467-8802
Track Operations Manager
Andy Pilgrim 561-654-5198
Traffic Safety Education
Kenzie Layton 270-467-8809
Group Sales
Paula Sleeman 270-777-4507
Office Manager
Justin Carnes 270-777-4509
Events
Taylor Howard 270-777-4554
Group Sales
Corey Fugate 270-777-4509
Kartplex
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Contact Us – Board Members
NCM Board Members
Glenn Johnson (Chair)[email protected]
Kai Spande (Chair-Elect)[email protected]
Lon Helton (Past Chair)[email protected]
Shannon [email protected]
Harlan [email protected]
Carlton [email protected]
Michael LaRoccamichael.larocca@readymotorsports.
com
Dale [email protected]
Jerry [email protected]
Norm [email protected]
Kaye [email protected]
Chuck [email protected]
Neil [email protected]
NCM Holding Company
Sean Preston (Chair)[email protected]
Mike Newlander [email protected]
Jerry [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
Chuck [email protected]
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Membership ProgramsLifetime$1500
Senior Individual
$500
Family$100
Individual$50
Lifetime Club
$2500
Club Annual
$250
Free Admission X X X X 6/year 6/year
ASC Magazine X X X X X X
Corvette Store Discount
X X X X
Car Fax Discount
X X X X
Hotel/Car Rental Discounts
X X X X
Museum Reciprocal Benefit
X
Special VIP Invitations
X
Name on Plaque X X
Listing on website
X X
Membership facts and tidbits for clarification
- Senior Individual membership – Membership benefits only apply to one person, must
be 65 years old and the membership is for 20 years, not a Lifetime membership.
100% Clubs
Tri- City Corvette Club has set up their dues to include NCM membership. This is a great
program and the model is easy to implement if your club would like to participate.
- Lifetime members receive discounted club dues
- Roster is checked once a year and dues submitted at that time, all members have
same NCM expiration date.
- For participating, clubs will receive 25% discount yearly on club member dues and
name on plaque in the NCM.
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The Museum showcases more than 80 Corvettes in our 115,000-square foot facility.
Did you know when the Museum opened in 1994, it encompassed 68,000-square feet under roof and in 2009, the expansion added another 47,000 square feet to the existing structure.
Hours of Operation
- Open 8:00am – 5:00pm (Central Time). Last admission tickets sold at 4:30pm
- 7 days a week – year-round.
- Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.
Admission Rates (effective 1/1/2021)
- $15 Adults (13-61)
- $12 Seniors (62 +)
- $10 Youth (5-12)
- 4 and under Free
- NCM Members Free
- Active Military Free
- Discounted rates offered for registered groups of 15 or more people.
- Discounts available for AAA, Retired Military and GM Employees
Simulator Rides
$10 per ride and passengers are allowed in the car.
Fun Ride Friday (suspended during COVID)
$25 for adults, $15 for children, take a ride in a 1966 or 2017 Corvette. Adult rides include an off-campus experience, and children’s rides stay on the NCM property.
* Car Selections and times may vary. In the case of rain or inclement weather, Corvette Rides will not be offered.
Other Information- Pets are not allowed in the Museum. However, there is a pet care facility close
- Cameras are allowed in the Museum, but not the Assembly Plant
- We do have parking available for RV and trucks.
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General NCM Information
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Bricks
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Build Sheets/Window StickersWe offer build sheets and window stickers for Corvettes assembled in Bowling Green since
1981. Reproduction window stickers come with a build sheet.
Build Sheet (paper) $40 for NCM members/$50 for non-
members
1981 – current Window Sticker Combo $85 for NCM members/$100 for non-
members
Additional Build Sheet or Window Sticker $12 for NCM members/$15 for non-
members
Lamination $5 each
Other Commemorative ItemsBrushed Aluminum
- Build Sheet (includes paper copy)
o 8 X 10 $125/$80 Members
o 11 X 14 $145/$105 Members
- Window Sticker (includes paper copy)
o 8 X 10 $145/$130 Members
o 11 X 14 $175/$160 Members
- Photo (submit your own)
o 8 X 10 $115/$100 Members
o 11 X 14 $145/$130 Members
Tempered Glass
- Build Sheet (includes paper copy) or Photos
o 6 X 8 $95/$80 Members
o 8 X 10 $115/$100 Members
- Window Sticker (includes paper copy)
o 6 X 8 $120/$105 Members
o 8 X 10 $145/$130 Members
- Photo (submit your own)
o 6X8 $95/$80 Members
o 8X10 $115/$100 Members
Slate
- Build Sheet $90/$75 Members
More Info
Please allow
up to 6 weeks
for delivery.
Tempered
Glass and
Photo Slate
cannot be
shipped
outside the
US.
Build sheets
are not
available for
Corvette years
prior to 1981.
Did you know?
The initial plan
for the
National
Corvette
Museum was
to be a Library
and Archives.
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- Window Sticker $125/$105 Members
- Photo $100/$85 Members
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2021 Events Calendar
MiM ‘Daytona Rolex 24’(Daytona, FL) Jan 22-27
MiM New Orleans(New Orleans, LA) March 30-Apr 3
NCM Michelin Bash(Onsite) April 22-24
MiM ‘Tail of the Dragon’ (Asheville, NC) April 25-28
The Gathering(Onsite) May 13-15
9-Day Caribbean CruiseMay 14-22
MiM ‘Branson Experience’(Branson, MO) June TBA
MiM ‘LeMans France’(London / Paris / Lemans)June 5-16NCM Le Mans Viewing(Onsite) June 13-14
MiM Colorado Springs(Colorado) July 11-16
MiM Northeast Ohio(Ohio) August 1-6
26 th Anniversary Celebration (Onsite) Sep 2-4
Monterey Racing Banquet(Monterey, CA) Sept TBA
MiM National Parks(AZ-UT) Sept TBA
MiM ‘KY 1 Lap Tour’(KY) October TBA
Corvette Racing Weekend(Hershey, PA) October TBD
Vets 'n Vettes / Mobil 1(Onsite) November TBD
** Dates and events are preliminary at this time, sign up on NCM eNews to get the latest updates
*Event is either done jointly by NCM with another group or is by another group and hosted by the NCM.
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Delivery ProgramsMuseum Delivery – RPO: R8C - $995
Museum Delivery is picking up one’s Corvette as a finished product at the NCM. The car will
already be built and on display at the Museum. Customers are provided a thorough hands-on
orientation, tours of the Plant and Museum, membership to the Museum, commemorative
wall plaque and gold decal, as well as the opportunity to purchase exclusive R8C apparel.
Deliveries can be viewed via our live webcams.
NCM Experience - $500
The NCM Experience offers a day in the spotlight with your Corvette. The Corvette receives
an exterior cleaning and is placed on display on Corvette Boulevard. Customers are provided
tours of the Plant and Museum, membership to the Museum, commemorative wall plaque
and silver decal, as well as the opportunity to purchase exclusive Experience apparel.
Experiences can be viewed via our live webcams. Additionally, customers will receive a
dealer brochure and Flint brick.
Corvette Photo Album - $700
The Corvette Photo Album provides exclusive photographic documentation of the assembly
process of your Corvette. Customers receive a 15″ x 12″ leather bound album created with
the highest quality photo paper preserved in a padded leather album with high quality
stitching detail.
Corvette Personalized Plate Package - $400
This special package includes a personalized dash plaque for your C8 Corvette, and a
second plate which is mounted in a 8.25″ x 5.25″ gunmetal frame with black and red matte.
The package also comes with your choice of a two-year individual Museum membership or
one-year family Museum membership.
Corvette 101 – $50/hour
This program provides owners assistance for those who would like personalized training on
their C8 Corvette. An NCM Delivery Team member will provide a quality, thorough orientation
of the vehicle. Sessions are by appointment only, so be sure to schedule in advance. Prior to
I came with my sons and collectively we deemed this among the most exciting 5 hours of our lives. We thought the experience was perfect and could not be improved upon. A special thanks to our delivery host for the great job he did in making us feel “part of the club.” What an awesome time! Job well done. Robert – Wilmette, IL
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your appointment, we will research your car’s options using the VIN. Come prepared with any
questions you may have regarding the features of your car. Payment for the first hour is due
at the time of scheduling, additional hours can be purchased on demand.
Contact Information
Shane Webb, Delivery Manager [email protected] 270-777-4505
Lori Bieschke, Delivery Assistant [email protected] 270-467-8851
Plant Update
Rainchecks are issued for plant tours associated with our R8C and Experience programs
during the downtime, but the VIP tour, Buyer’s tour, Photo album and engine build requiring
access to the plant are completely unavailable until plant tours resume.
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NCM Insurance
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Newsletter Tips and JudgingDesign & Layout Fundamental Elements and Principles of Design are:
- Line - Shape - Volume -Texture - Color - Format
- Balance - Emphasis - Rhythm - Unity - Space
Why do we need creative design and layout?1) To make boring material more interesting
2) To have a visual representation of something
3) To draw attention to our work
4) To communicate an idea
About Color – Suggestions1) Choose colors appropriate for your design concept
2) Make sure the colors will enhance the readability of the type
3) Examine the amount of color in your design. Create visual impact?
4) Create color sketches (i.e. change colors used in the project) see which look best
5) When designing on a computer that colors may appear differently when printed
6) Keep complimentary colors in mind
Complimentary Colors – Those located directly across from each other on the color
wheel: Red – Green Orange – Blue Violet – Yellow
Balance- Equal distribution of weight
- Holds together, feels harmonious, looks unified
- Imbalance can make us feel uncomfortable
Emphasis ways to make something a focal point1) Make it the brightest
2) Make is a different color
3) Make it in a color if everything else is in black and white, or vice versa
4) Make it go in a different direction
5) Position it differently
6) Give it a texture or a different texture than other elements
7) Arrange all the elements to lead to it
8) Make it a different shape than the other elements
9) Isolate it
10) Make it clear and the other elements hazy
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11) Reverse it
12) Make it an opaque color and the other colors transparent
13) Make it glossy and the other elements dull
To Establish a Visual Hierarchy1) Decide on the importance of the elements
2) Use factors such as position, size, value, color and visual weight to make sure your
audience sees these elements in the order of importance
3) Create a flow of information from the most important element to the least
UnityThe elements in a design look as though they belong together. Viewer wants to see unity
rather than unrelated parts.
Correspondence: repeat an element (like color or shape), or establish a style
Continuity: create similarities in form (website, newsletter, etc. match)
Variety: can have continuity but variety (i.e. the layout is the same, but you use a variation of
the colors)
Alignment: visual connections can be made between and among elements, shapes and
objects when their edges or axes line up. The eye can pick up the relationship between the
forms
- Flush left / ragged right: text that aligns to the left side and is uneven on the right
- Justified: type that aligns on the left and right sides
- Flush right / ragged left: text that aligns on the right side and is uneven on the left
Centered
- Flow: elements should be arranged so that the audience is led from one element to
another through the design. Remember the ‘Z’ or backwards ‘S’ idea… your eyes
scan a page in a ‘Z’ pattern so the elements create flow and movement.
Typeface• Carefully consider the format; if type is designed for a poster is should be readable
from a distance.
• Design type in a visual hierarchy. People tend to read the biggest elements first; they
tend to read headlines or titles first, subtitles or pull quotes second, then captions and
finally text type.
• Type arrangement or alignment should enhance readability.
• Letter spacing, word spacing and line spacing all factor into readability,
communication and expression. Never depend on automatic spacing.
• Color should enhance the message and expression and not hinder readability.
• Typography should be appropriate for the message and audience.
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• Rather than mixing fonts, consider using variations of one font (size, color, italics,
bold, underline, etc.).
• Avoid novelty or decorative typefaces
Factors that enhance legibility1) Positive and negative space relationships
2) Distinctiveness of individual letters
3) Thoughtful letter, word and line spacing
4) Strong value contrast between letters and background
5) Word placement to encourage eye movement in the correct reading
sequence.
Generate Ideas for Your Newsletter: -Articles written by president/officers -Articles submitted by readers
-Articles written by others -Quick tips
-Resources (website URLs, addresses, etc.) -Famous quotes
-Frequently asked questions -Letter from the editor/president
-Contest announcements -Comic strips
-Crossword puzzles or similar games -Top ten-type lists
-Masthead (list of contributors) -Business contact information
-Industry-related statistics or Industry news -New product/service announcements
-Calendar of events -List of contacts
-Featured product/service -Column written by a contributor
-Coupons -Recipes
-Photos -Results of a reader survey
-Product reviews -General announcements
-Classified ads -Birthdays or anniversaries
-Historical events/dates -Member profile
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Club VisitsCorvette Clubs who choose to visit the Museum for a special “Club Weekend” can
experience the Museum in a totally unique way. Our team can assist with customizing
your trip to suit your club’s interest and schedule. Your club is welcome to visit
anytime during the year, but we do recommend planning your visit when there is not
an event if you would like activities to be club specific. Below you will find a list of
activities we can assist or plan for your weekend.
Club Visit Package – Plant This special package includes a guided NCM tour, Plant tour, boxed lunch from the
Corvette Cafe and special commemorative hard card with lanyard. Prices TBD.
Groups of 15 or more, at least two weeks advance notice required.
Club Visit Package- Planes, Trains and AutomobilesThis package includes guided tours of the NCM, Aviation Heritage Park and the
Historic Train Depot, boxed lunch from the Corvette Café and special commemorative
hard card with lanyard. This is available for groups of 15 or more. At least two-week
advance notice required.
Add-ons- NCM Motorsports Park Hot Laps -
o Participants drive their own car in a lead-follow format for just over four
laps on the 3.2-mile road course above highway speeds. Individuals
and car clubs of all marques and sizes are welcome and we
accommodate a group maximum of five cars per touring group.
Reservations are highly recommended.
- Maps and Road Tours
o Kentucky has many beautiful “Corvette” roads just waiting for clubs to
enjoy. Maps are also available from the Tourism Desk for clubs that
would like to venture out on their own and we have sample road tour
maps available.
- Volunteer Projects
o Some clubs like to contribute to the NCM with their time and talent. We
always welcome this assistance
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Ambassador Name: _______________________ Club________________________________
Points needed for Master Ambassador: 200 Date: __________
Points needed to remain an active Ambassador:50 Total Points: _________
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Ambassador Worksheet
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Collections and ExhibitsExhibits and Visitor Experience:
Car-Toon Creatures, Kustom Kars and Corvettes: the Art and Influence of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth featuring the story of Ed Roth, his creations, and a few of the automotive greats he has inspired, including Tom Peters will run through Bash 2021. The next exhibit to be installed will be Corvette Powered, which will focus on non-GM production vehicles (such as the Iso, Gordon-Keeble, and Avanti II), high-end Corvette powered hotrod and custom cars, and other unique vehicles powered by Corvette engines/drivelines.
Complete renovations of both the Performance Gallery and the Design and Engineering Gallery were completed this year and have entirely new exhibits. The Performance Gallery has been developed to be a highly interactive experience for guests, allowing them to guide their way through the stories they want to hear/learn about.
The “Entombed Corvette” that was donated at the end of 2019 now has a permanent exhibit in the Nostalgia Gallery. A full recreation of the tomb was created to exhibit the car at the NCM.
Collections:
The work to move, reorganize, and reconcile our collections continues. Collections Building 1 (old FOP building) and Collections Building 2 (old Multi-Purpose Building) have been heavily focused on over the last few months. Numerous small and medium sized artifacts have been moved to CB1 already and the vehicles in CB2 are being rearranged with new Titan lifts in place to double stack the collection.
The Library & Archives continues to collect documents related to the history of Corvette. We are also culling the collection for items that should not be housed in our L&A and during the 25th Anniversary celebration we began selling books and manuals that do not fit the collection. The funds raised from these sales will go back into the Library & Archives budget to aid in preserving the collections we do house and possible acquisitions through purchase in the future.
We continue to develop the collection and have added numerous artifacts over the last few years.
Deaccession Process:
In 2019 the Collections and Exhibits Department led by the Director of Collections began the
process of deaccessioning artifacts from the collections of the National Corvette Museum.
This has, to date, included two Corvettes. This is in no way a process that any Museum takes
lightly. The decision to remove objects from a collection is a slow process that involves
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numerous discussions within not only the Department, but also with the Collections
Committee.
The deaccession process has numerous steps to ensure that the objects being removed
from the collection do not fit the needs of the Museum, are duplicates, or cannot be properly
cared for by the Museum. We also make this process completely transparent, as required by
AAM ethical guidelines.
Any vehicle or other object removed from the collection of the Museum is also restricted in
the way in which it can be sold. The most common option to sell the vehicle/object from the
Museum is to put it through an auction, this will ensure the object reaches fair market value.
Deaccessioned objects can also be used in trade for other acquisitions that are more fitting
for the collection or can be transferred to another non-profit entity. Whatever method of
disposal is chosen for the object, it is fully documented within the deaccession file for that
item and kept on permanent record at the Museum.
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Education ProgramsThe NCM is actively building our reputation as an educational facility. Below are a few of the
programs we offer and ways you can be involved:
MEchanics $20 per student (includes admission)A two-hour class where students of all ages will learn basic car care from changing a tire, to
checking fluids in an engine, changing a headlight bulb and more.
Special Emphasis Tours Group tour rates applyCareer Awareness – During this tour, students meet with our professional staff and discuss
their career, requirements and job opportunities.
Musical Performance- We provide an outlet for choirs, bands and ensembles to not only take
a tour of the NCM, but to showcase their musical talents Scouts- Includes Museum tour and
scavenger hunt with a “fun” patch for completing it.
Classroom OutreachThe Museum takes to the road to visit the classroom in one of our NCM Corvettes. We speak
about the NCM and teach students how to be safe passengers with our “Backseat Driver”
program.
Teacher ResourcesWe provide not only automotive related activities for the classroom, but also lesson plans for
our always changing exhibits and displays.
Ways You Can HelpFund A Field Trip It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the
classroom. With your help, it is possible to send students on a field trip to the Museum that
cannot afford to take fieldtrips. Your contribution goes towards admission, boxed lunches
and/or transportation. $300 funds a single classroom. $1,000 funds an entire grade.
Hot Wheels/Matchbox CarsThe future of Corvette starts with the kids. What better way to spark that excitement than to
send kids home with a toy Corvette? Whether you donate a few or a hundred, we appreciate
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them all, and we make sure they get in the hands of excited children to take home from their
day at the NCM.
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The Corvette Store offers an ever-changing variety of Corvette apparel, car care, gifts and
much more. Here are a few things to remember about our Corvette Store:
- Membership discounts are available on regular price merchandise
o The discount is available in the store, online and at car shows.
- Corvette Store website: www.corvettestore.com
- Direct line to the store: (270)777-4555
- Corvette Store Customer Care Representative email:
- You can now sign up for text alerts from the Store.
o To opt in, simply text the word CORVETTE to 64600 and reply YES to the
confirmation text.
- Did you know, the store offers special merchandise for
o Members
o Duntov Society
o Spire Society
o Delivery Customers
o Ambassadors
- The Corvette Store offers support for your show, to find out more on the programs
below, visit the car show page: www.corvettemuseum.org/explore/events/car-
shows/
- Car Show Request Form : Request the National Corvette Museum and Corvette Store attend your show.
- Goody Bag Request Form : Request the Corvette Store provide goody bags for your show. We provide a door prize to shows requesting a goody bag.
- Door Prize Request : Using our goody bag request form, a show may request to only receive our brochures and a door prize (no bags).
- Pre-Order Merchandise : Want to order specific Corvette Store merchandise for you or your show? Contact Shannon Whobrey (270-467-8801) or the Corvette Store (270-777-4555) and be sure to specify which car show it is for.
- Advertising Information : Download information on advertising your show in ASC magazine, or in NCM eNews.
- Add Your Car Show: Add your car show to our online calendar! This calendar is visible on our website and lists of upcoming shows are published in NCM eNews and America’s Sports Car magazine.
- Car Show Calendar : View upcoming car shows on our calendar.
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Development and Donations
Ways to Support the National Corvette Museum
The National Corvette Museum is a not-for-profit foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, which means that we are eligible to accept tax deductible donations.
We provide a donation receipt via letter or email for every cash gift made.
Cash GiftsA financial contribution to the Museum can be made at any time. Gifts can be designated to
a project or department at the museum, or they can simply provide support for the greatest
area of need at the Museum. Please contact Amy Hardin, Development and Sponsorship
Manager to make a gift to the Museum.
Additionally, twice a year we mail a solicitation letter to our current and former donors and our
current members. This letter asks for continued support for the Museum. Sometimes our
plea is for a specific project and sometimes for general support for upkeep of the Museum.
We offer commemorative gifts with specific levels of donations.
Multi-year Giving Commitments
A multi-year, major gift pledge agreement can also be discussed. Multi-year commitments
allow the Museum to predictably plan for future revenue streams that will lead to upgrades
and enhancements, while allowing you to give at a level and on a schedule that fits your
needs and preferences.
Gifts can be designated to a particular project or department at the museum, or they can
simply provide support for the greatest area of need at the Museum.
Dedication Opportunities
We offer many opportunities to recognize or commemorate a special occasion or person.
Donations for these opportunities are also tax deductible.
Flint Wall Donations – Several years ago the Flint, Michigan Plant was torn down, and
General Motors saved the bricks for us to use for fundraising. Our facilities team built three
Did you know?
We have
several clubs
that donate a
portion of their
car show
revenue to the
Museum.
Let us talk to
you about how
you can too.
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walls by the Assembly Plant display, and enthusiasts may make a $250 donation to place a
name on one of these bricks. The first two walls are full, and we have several bricks named
on the third and final wall.
Chevrolet Theater Seats – The seats in our Chevrolet Theater are available for naming for a
$1,000 donation.
Club Parking Lot Banners – Clubs may sponsor banners in the Museum’s parking lot for a
$500 donation. These are changed out each year, and clubs are notified via eNews when it
is time to change the banners out.
Efli’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood
Elfi’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood is a group of women with a shared passion for Corvette, who
enjoy celebrating the Corvette experience, uniting with other Corvette enthusiasts, promoting
the traditions of America’s Sports Car, and collaborating to advance the mission of the
National Corvette Museum. Members pool their financial gifts and allocate the funds to a
project or program at the Museum to maximize the impact of their philanthropy. Members
have an equal voice on how the pooled funds are utilized annually. A member may be as
involved as she wishes, from serving as an ambassador to simply making a financial gift.
Each member commits to a gift of $1,000 per year (paid by August 1, annually). All donations
are deposited into a restricted fund. The full membership of the group will meet at the NCM
Anniversary Celebration each year and will vote on distribution of the funds. Each member
has one vote.
Club Based Fundraising
As the National Corvette Museum continues to grow its Collection and begins planning for
future capital campaign projects, we will continue to rely on the support of Corvette Clubs and
their members to financially contribute to the Museum. NCM recently partnered with several
clubs on a project based fundraising campaign, and we are planning to do more of this in the
future. The NCM Development and Sponsorship Manager will be in communication with Club
Ambassadors as opportunities arise that may interest your Club and Members
Required Minimum DistributionsFor Museum members and supporters who have reached the age of 70.5 years, there is an
opportunity to make a gift to the Museum without taking all or part of your required minimum
distribution as income.
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Duntov SocietySeveral years ago we formed our Duntov Society to honor those who have included the
Museum in their estate plans. To date we have about 80 estate gift commitments from
individuals or couples who plan to leave the Museum a car, cash, or real estate.
Spire SocietyOur Spire Society recognizes donors who have contributed $25,000 or more to the Museum
cumulatively. Cash and estimated estate gifts are counted as part of the Spire Society total.
Recognition for Support
To say thanks to our supporters, we annually host our Winner’s Circle, Duntov Society and
Spire Society evening on Friday night of our NCM Michelin Bash Event.
Winner’s Circle recognizes donors who have given $1,000 or more in the previous calendar
year. Each donor receives a lapel pin based on their level of giving. Annual giving levels are:
Crew Chief $ 1,000 - $2,499
Driver $ 2,500 - $4,999
Sponsor $ 5,000 - $9,999
Champion $10,000 and above
Duntov Society members are invited to attend each year and are recognized their first year
with a special Duntov crystal.
Spire Society members are invited to attend each year and are recognized the first year with
a special Spire Society gift and again when they move to the next cumulative giving level.
Foundation $ 25,000 - $ 99,999
Visionary $100,000 - $249,999
Heritage $250,000 - $499,999
Pinnacle $500,000 - $999,999
Summit $1 million and above
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Motorsports Park Group Activities Contact: Kenzie Layton 270-467-8809
Grand Prix Go-Kart Race10 people minimum. Includes 5 Minute Practice, 8 Minute Qualifier, 10 Minute Race.
Enduro Go-Kart Race20 people minimum. Teams of 3 to 6 drivers. Includes 15 Minute Practice, 45 Minute Endurance Race.
Andy Pilgrim SpeakingInvite Andy to speak to your Corvette Club at a special event or over lunch or dinner on a variety of topics: traffic safety, racing life, motivational. Andy is able to travel to your club; expenses will be added to speaking fee.
Daily Offerings Contact: Justin Carnes 270-777-4509
Arrive & Drive Go-Karts8 min session (average of 15 laps). Must be 48" or taller. Closed toe shoes required. Seasonal hours of operation
Touring Laps4 laps lead-follow format. You drive YOUR car. Passenger must be 14 years or older.
Hot LapsPassengers get to experience speeds of more than 130 mph with a track professional in a Corvette. Two laps per person. Passenger must be 15 years or older.
Corvette Touring Laps4 laps, lead-follow format. You drive OUR Corvette. Must be 18 years or older to drive. Passenger must be 14 years or older. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity.
Corvette ExperienceReceive classroom sessions with instructors and on track sessions driving one of our Corvettes. Lunch and Museum tours included. Additional guest(s) may register for $20 per person and can sit in on classroom session, enjoy lunch and Museum tour. Must be 18 years or older to drive. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity Agreement.
Andy Pilgrim Private Coaching Call for pricingReceive one-on-one instruction from Corvette Hall of Fame member and championship-winning pro-racer, Andy Pilgrim. Group sessions also available.
Did you know?
- NCM
Motorsports
Park
opened
Labor Day
Weekend
2014.
- The track,
in its
entirety is
3.15 miles
long.
- Two
famous
features of
the MSP
are the
Corvette
Curves and
the
Sinkhole.
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All Day Programs* Contact: Matt Busby 270-467-8802Activities available Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Weekday All Day Touring LapsIncludes unlimited touring laps in a lead-follow format. No helmets required. Convertibles are
allowed.
Weekday All-Day AutocrossIncludes unlimited timed runs, staffing and paddock rental.
*Insurance must be provided for All Day Programs. Contact Paula Sleeman 270-777-4507 or [email protected].
Available for purchase from Motorsports Park.
Unlimited Touring
Autocross
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