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FIBERGLASS DEMONSTRATION AT LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENT

As part of the upcoming Corvette Celebration, team members of MFG (Molded Fiber Glass) will offer two days of technical demonstrations on the molded fiberglass process. The team will produce a wall plaque using a mold made from an original 59 Corvette hub cap. The demonstration will offer participants the opportunity to see the ability that molded fiberglass has in forming complex parts and why molded fiberglass has become what it is today. The demonstration will be offered on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., in the NCM Delivery Bay. Don't miss this exciting presentation by team members of MFG. Register now for the Corvette Celebration by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml or call (800) 53-VETTE. Pre-registration closes August 25, 2003.


LIMITED 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS AVAILABLE

As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration activities, a specially designed commemorative envelope was created to mark the once in a lifetime event. A limited number of these collectible envelopes are available in the Corvette Store and are postmarked with the "June 30, 2003" unique 50th Anniversary cancellation by the U.S. Postmaster. Add this collectible piece to your 50th commemorative package that includes a 50th lapel pin, National Corvette Caravan flag and 50th Commemorative Program. The 50th package is available at only $15 - add the commemorative envelope for an additional $5.00. Order your 50th collector pieces now by shopping online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/store or call (800) 53-VETTE.


HUNDREDS SHARE IN THE R8C MUSEUM DELIVERY PROGRAM

Thank you to the 741 Corvette owners who shared their exciting Corvette delivery with us during the 2003 model year! Of the 741 deliveries, approximately 550 were 50th Anniversary Corvettes. "We are thrilled with the fun and excitement we have experienced with these new Corvette owners," states Gary Cockriel, Museum Delivery Program/Guest Services Manager. "Our team works hard to give top-notch service to delivery guests and make them feel at home, and we are looking forward to welcoming more guests for the 2004 model year." Find out more about the R8C program excitement by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com or contact Gary Cockriel at: (800)205-4258.

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About the Submitter: Submitted by Bobbie Jo Lee, National Corvette Museum Communications, who can be reached at bobbiejo@corvettemuseum.com, or visited on the web at http://www.corvettemuseum.com