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50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION PARKING AND EXHIBIT AREA AT FUNFEST

50th Anniversary Edition Corvettes are invited to be a part of an exclusive "2003 Anniversary Edition Corvette Exhibit" area at the upcoming "Funfest" event at Mid America Designs - September 20-21, 2003. Limited to only "70" spaces, the parking and exhibit area will be available to event attendees on a first come - first serve basis while spaces last. The preferred area is located on the asphalt parking lot of Mid America Designs and the cost to participate is $75 for a weekend pass - all of which will be donated to the Museum. A check will be presented to the Museum during the grand finale activities on Sunday. In addition to the registration packet containing an event T-shirt, poster, event lapel pin and Funfest meals, special parking participants will receive a commemorative limited edition 50th Anniversary leather bag as a thank you for their donation and participation. Make your reservation now while spaces last by contacting Mid America Designs at (800) 500-VETT (8388) or visit http://www.madvet.com This special event offer ends September 5, 2003.


RESERVE A CORPORATE TABLE AT THE HALL OF FAME

Corvette Clubs, event participants and enthusiasts planning to attend the upcoming Hall of Fame August 28-31, can reserve a spot for individual groups by purchasing a "Corporate Table" for the evening's event. Corporate table reservations offer preferential seating for 10, special mention in the commemorative Hall of Fame program and a special glass for each person at the table to mark the highlighted event. Corporate tables are available at $550 each. Rservations must be made by Friday, August 1 to be listed in the Hall of Fame program. Contact our Events Department at: (800) 53-VETTE to reserve your spot for the prestigious ceremony and banquet honoring Noland Adams and Robert Morrison for their significant contributions to the Corvette. More information on the Corvette Celebration and Hall of Fame are available on our website at:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml


ONE + ONE CAMPAIGN ENDS JULY 31

Only 2 days are left to recruit new members through the One + One campaign that ends Thursday, July 31. "Members have once again stepped up to make this year's campaign a success and over 200 new members have joined the NCM," states Membership Services Manager, Stephanie Morrill. "Only two days are left and the countdown is on." In total we have over 19,000 members of the NCM and new members continue to be recruited each day through the hard work and effort of our members and supporters. We thank you! Congratulations to this week's winners of our campaign gift certificate drawing - Beverly Kohn, Lou Osanitsch, Mick & William Harris, Chaz Cone and Allison Nash. More information on becoming a member is available via our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com or by calling (800) 53-VETTE.


HOT AUGUST WALLPAPER IS UP

August calendar wallpaper is ready. Download this free calendar wallpaper featuring an innovative and designing look at Corvette! Download this and other free wallpaper by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/pictures/calendar.shtml

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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