Corvette museum question??

[Clem Z.]

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i would think the reason for this is that when the NCM had events for the older corvettes very few people showed up and these events are fund raisers for the NCM. i believe they have even dropped having special events for older corvettes. a very high % of NCM membership are late model corvette owners so they are trying to keep displays that are of interest to these owners who show up at the NCM events. JMHO as a ambassador to the NCM from CCWP

[Tom S.]

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I agree with an earlier post. I joined NCM because of the NCRS, not the other way around.I will think long and hard before paying next years dues.
Vito I hope you have luck changing thier minds, and I am confident that you will being the statesman you are! Good luck on your trip! Please let us know what transpires!Tom

[Eric J.]

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Well I thought a Museum was about history. Can't get much closer to correct Corvette history then the NCRS. Maybe they should change the name to the Corvette Event Center if they only want to cater to new Vettes. My bet is most of us have a C4 C5 C6 as well. Not to mention we all know the NCCC tends to be newer "users".. Why eliminate them?I guess they will only attract the Clubs with "Forum" or "Registry" in their .com name from now on. Big mistake.... Big Mistake..... Some pencil pushing PC non Corvette person made this decision.... From now on when they send out those emails about their Raffles I will respond no more tickets from me unless NCRS stays. I bought two in the last month.. Eric

[Clem Z.]

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Well I thought a Museum was about history. Can't get much closer to correct Corvette history then the NCRS. Maybe they should change the name to the Corvette Event Center if they only want to cater to new Vettes. My bet is most of us have a C4 C5 C6 as well. Not to mention we all know the NCCC tends to be newer "users".. Why eliminate them?I guess they will only attract the Clubs with "Forum" or "Registry" in their .com name from now on. Big mistake.... Big Mistake..... Some pencil pushing PC non Corvette person made this decision.... From now on when they send out those emails about their Raffles I will respond no more tickets from me unless NCRS stays. I bought two in the last month.. Eric

they will tell you at the NCM if it was not for the C-5 corvette the NCM would have been history because no one was supporting it that owned the older corvettes.

[Mike M.]

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they will tell you at the NCM if it was not for the C-5 corvette the NCM would have been history because no one was supporting it that owned the older corvettes.

might be time to reconsider a NCRS Museum---obviously on a smaller scale the the NCM that requires a ton of $ thrown at it on a regular basis. Kinda like some of us that were on board when the museum was conceived back in the mid to late 80's.mike mccagh

[Paul B.]

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...least now I don't feel as bad for never joining. Won't even have to think about joining now.

[Gary H.]

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I can see tham canceling events for lack of participation, but what does it really cost them to dedicate a small space to NCRS? Sounds to me like they're giving up all pretenses of being a museum, and basically just want to be a Corvette marketing tool.

[Grant M.]

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Clem,

Your logic is probably spot on, but I still find it a short-sighted decision on the NCM's part to eliminate formal recognition of two of the supporting entities that provided impetus, tangibly and spiritually to the very concept and ultimately realization of the Museum. And while I would sympathize, from a purely "business" perspective on the NCM's need (during fund-raising) to focus on its apparent customer base of late-model owners, it remains first and foremost a MUSEUM, chronicling the history and heritage of the Corvette, not a latter-day "showroom" for the late-model crowd only. Without question, organizations and memberships like NCRS, the NCCC and perhaps others, are significant parts of that heritage; indeed, without these groups and the ongoing interest they stimulate and support in Corvettes, past and present, it's doubtful (perhaps certain) that no such NCM would exist.

If "space" in an expanded NCM is the source of the problem, I can't imagine what pressing needs they intend to address with the additional space they're gaining and at the expense of what are really modest displays on the part of NCRS/NCCC. As well, membership in these two organizations alone probably represent a significant source of membership to the NCM, so, rather than constraining their representation at the NCM (including the all-important loan of vintage Corvettes for display), the NCM management should be encouraging our collective, continued support to the facility and the pursuit of maintaining the Corvette's heritage.

Now all of this "rant" on my part pre-supposes that the NCM Directors haven't done a "business" analysis to determine that they really no longer need the moral/fiscal/tangible support of the NCRS and NCCC and should devote space and attention elsewhere. Of course, even if that were the case, it would beg the question of whether, philosophically, the NCM should be operated purely on "business" principles without regard to its raison d'etre and those who helped it become a reality.

I certainly hope that some frank discussion can satisfactorily resolve this matter without resorting to "battles" of words and the withdrawl of display cars etc. No one wins such wars, but without doubt, the promotion and preservation of the Corvette's history and heritage, something I think we're all committed to in varying degree, will suffer serious damage.

Here's to cooler heads prevailing....

grant

[Mike M.]

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Grant: extremely well worded and thought out.mike

[Eric J.]

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I just hope GM doesn't apply the same logic to the Corvette since the majority of their income comes from the truck line. NCRS is to the Museum as the Corvette is to Chevrolet..... May not be a cash profit center, but it is the wealth of historical knowledge on the Mark.... Eric

[Clem Z.]

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...least now I don't feel as bad for never joining. Won't even have to think about joining now.

that is part of the problem not enought NCRS members signed up for a membership. if all NCRS members had signed up that could have made a difference in the funding.

[Clem Z.]

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might be time to reconsider a NCRS Museum---obviously on a smaller scale the the NCM that requires a ton of $ thrown at it on a regular basis. Kinda like some of us that were on board when the museum was conceived back in the mid to late 80's.mike mccagh

hey mike good idea BUT how are you going to get those corvette owners to take their cars out of their trailers ???

[Mark R.]

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As a Founding Member, Lifetime Member and Ambassador of the NCM to the Central New Jersey Chapter, I am keenly aware of the contribution the NCRS and its members have made to the museum. I would hope the current issues can be amicably resolved and the NCRS can continue to play a signifcant role in the NCM. The 2000 NCRS National Convention held at the museum was a fabulous event and the synergy of the two organizations was wonderful.

While I applude the NCM for the diversified and dynamic programs it offers the Corvette community, I feel it has regrettably been shying away from its mission, as a repository of Corvette artifacts and historical research materials. This is the area in which I believe the NCRS can make a major contribution and assist the NCM in fulfilling its purpose. (IMHO)

Mark

[D S.]

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Isn't this like the NRA (National Rifle Association) telling its members and gun owners they no longer recognize them?
I suggest that the NCRS consider making plans for the future to erect their own museum centrally located in the U. S., say in Missouri. As an NCRS member I would have had more of an interest to visit the NCM if they supported the NCRS as the NCRS has supported them. Sad.

[Tom S.]

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I am not able to read any post past 16. There are 28 posts and I cannot find a page 2 or 3 or whatever. How do I get past page 1 ??