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 Telephone: (616) Fax: (616)

Officers of NARCE President – Ethan Clements Vice President – Keiko Isobe

Directors of NARCE Preservation Director – Elena Alvarez Membership Director – Allison Gates

Coordinators of NARCE Events Coordinator – Rashad Mercer Communications Coordinator – Colby Pollard

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

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

Roller Coaster Census

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

NARCE Organization Chart Ethan Clements President Keiko Isobe Vice President Grayson Brock Treasurer Allison Gates Membership Dir. Elena Alvarez Preservation Dir. Rashad Mercer Events Coord. Colby Pollard Commun. Coord. Mary Sorensen Secretary

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