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Join Today!. Your Logo Here. National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts. NARCE Overview. Not-for-profit organization Promotes enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters Open to all ages. Member Benefits. Laminated membership cards –avoid damage in water rides
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Join Today! Your Logo Here National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts
NARCE Overview • Not-for-profit organization • Promotes enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters • Open to all ages
Member Benefits • Laminated membership cards –avoid damage in water rides • Vote in all elections • Subscription to NARCE News • Reduced rates at NARCE events • Other miscellaneous discounts
Additional Benefits Publications for members • Annual Guidebook • Roller Coaster Census • Membership Directory
Annual Guidebook Complete listing of all parks with coasters in the U.S. and Canada Roller Coaster Census Complete listing of all roller coasters in the world Membership Directory Information on all NARCE members NARCE Publications
Special Benefits Amusement parks special events • Special ride times for members • Social activities arranged by park managers
NARCE Goals • To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coasters • To keep track of standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coasters
NARCE Goals (Continued) • To recognize parks operating classic coasters • To help parks avoid destroying aging coasters • To help parks identify coasters to purchase
NARCE Goals (Continued) • To educate parks about successful coaster relocations • To educate parks about the historical value of endangered coasters
SBNO Coasters • Standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coasters taken out of use when better coasters built • Move to other parks • In danger of being demolished
How to Join NARCE • $50 annual dues • Mail check to: NARCE 5409 Rapid Run Road Kalamazoo, MI 49009-2627 OR (See next slide)
Credit Card Options • (616) 555-7433 to pay by credit card • (616) 555-7474 to fax application with credit card information
Reasons for Joining NARCE • Indulge and reinforce your interest in roller coasters. • Feel like a kid again! • Feel the wind in your hair as you fly at speeds of up to 75 mph! • Help preserve a small part of our country’s history.