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National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE)

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

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National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE)

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  1. National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE) Membership Information

  2. 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!

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. Company Information National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts 5409 Rapid Run Road Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7433 Telephone: (616) 555-7433 Fax: (616) 555-7474

  6. NARCE Organization Chart

  7. 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

  8. Membership Growth • Only 50 members at the end of 1996 • Grown to 1000 members in 2003

  9. 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

  10. Roller Coaster Census - 2003

  11. 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

  12. Main Goals of NARCE • To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coasters • To identify standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coasters • To work with parks to preserve and renovate aging coasters

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