1 Join Today! Your Logo Here National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts

2 NARCE Overview Not-for-profit organization Promotes enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters Open to all ages

3 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

4 Additional Benefits Publications for members –Annual Guidebook –Roller Coaster Census –Membership Directory

5 NARCE Publications 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

6 Special Benefits Amusement parks special events –Special ride times for members –Social activities arranged by park managers

7 Coasters Are for Families

8 NARCE Goals To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coasters To keep track of standing-but- not-operating (SBNO) coasters

9 NARCE Goals (Continued) To recognize parks operating classic coasters To help parks avoid destroying aging coasters To help parks identify coasters to purchase

10 NARCE Goals (Continued) To educate parks about successful coaster relocations To educate parks about the historical value of endangered coasters

11 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

12 How to Join NARCE $50 annual dues Mail check to: NARCE 5409 Rapid Run Road Kalamazoo, MI OR (See next slide)

13 Credit Card Options (616) to pay by credit card (616) to fax application with credit card information

14 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.