National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE)
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National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE) Membership Information
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National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE). Membership Information. Brief Overview of Our History. In 1996, five Ohio University students spent summer vacation working at Cedar Point amusement park - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE)
Membership Information
Brief Overview of Our History
In 1996, five Ohio University students spent summer vacation working at Cedar Point amusement park
After park closed each night, employees could ride rides as many times as they wanted—for free!
Brief Overview (Continued)
Students loved riding coasters; decided to start a club
Encouraged classmates to join them the next summer at Cedar Point
NARCE founded in fall of 1996
NARCE Mission Statement
The mission of NARCE is to promote the appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of roller coasters; to promote and maintain good working relationships with the outdoor amusement business; and to promote the preservation and continued operation of roller coasters nationwide.
Company Information
National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts
5409 Rapid Run Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7433
Telephone: (616) 555-7433
Fax: (616) 555-7474
NARCE Organization Chart
Ethan ClementsPresident
Keiko IsobeVice President
Grayson BrockTreasurer
Allison GatesMembership Dir.
Elena AlvarezPreservation Dir.
Rashad MercerEvents Coord.
Colby PollardCommun. Coord.
Mary SorensenSecretary
Member Benefits
Laminated membership cards – avoid water damage in water rides
Vote in all elections
Free subscription to NARCE News
Reduced rates at NARCE events
Other miscellaneous discounts
Allison Gates
Check on recent changes in benefits.
Membership Growth
Only 50 members at the end of 1996
Grown to 1000 members in 2003
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1000
1996
1999
2002
2003
Allison Gates
These bars are pretty close; see if can do something about them.
Member Benefits
Laminated membership cards – avoid water damage in water rides
Vote in all elections
Free subscription to NARCE News
Reduced rates at NARCE events
Other miscellaneous discounts
Allison Gates
Check on recent changes in benefits.
Roller Coaster Census - 2003
167 1262
627 Steel Coasters
Wood Coasters
Single-CoasterParks
Annual NARCE Events
3/11-3/15: Preview new coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio
5/13-5/17: Annual meeting at Cedar Point
7/15–7/19: Ride new coaster at Morey’s Piers, in Wildwood, New Jersey
9/23–9/27: Ride new coaster at Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana
11/18–11/22, 2003: Visit Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California
Main Goals of NARCE
To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coastersTo identify standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coastersTo work with parks to preserve and renovate aging coasters
