1. National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts
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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
Events often include after-hours ride time and lodging discounts.
Some parks that host special events often invite NARCE members and other amusement park-related clubs.
A few parks offer reduced admission fees to NARCE members. Members should check when purchasing tickets at any amusement park.

4. Additional Benefits Publications for members Annual Guidebook
Roller Coaster Census
Membership Directory
The membership directory is available to members only and only upon request.

5. NARCE Publications Annual Guidebook Roller Coaster Census
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
The Membership Directory contains names, addresses, telephone numbers, and addresses of all NARCE members.

6. Special Benefits Amusement parks special events
Special ride times for members
Social activities arranged by park managers
Emphasize that any special offers will be announced in the monthly newsletter. If any new event is announced after the newsletter is printed and mailed, members will be notified by .

7. Coasters Are for Families
By joining NARCE, you will always have access to a place for family fun, often at discount prices.

8. NARCE Goals
To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coasters
To keep track of standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coasters
Ensuring that roller coasters, especially the classic wooden coasters, will be around for years to come is a fundamental goal of NARCE.

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
Many of the SBNO coasters are made of wood; a few are made of steel.
“Better” refers to new, faster, and more thrilling.
SBNO coasters could be moved to other parks and used there.

12. How to Join NARCE $50 annual dues Mail check to: NARCE
5409 Rapid Run Road
Kalamazoo, MI
OR (See next slide)
These low annual dues provide all the member benefits mentioned earlier.

13. Credit Card Options (616) 555-7433 to pay by credit card
(616) to fax application with credit card information
Application forms are available on the table at the back of the room.

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.