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Victory Red Coupe Raffle Winner Drawn

Congratulations to Dean Halt of South Carolina drawn just moments ago as the winner of the 2007 Victory Red Corvette Coupe raffle!

Only 500 tickets were sold and Dean held the winning ticket number 0351! We contacted Dean immediately following the drawing and his reaction was "Holy Cow - what a Christmas present."

He owned a Corvette in 1972 and has not had one since, but is excited to be a Corvette owner again. Thanks to everyone who participated in the raffle. Find out more about taking a chance to win a new Corvette by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.

Executive Director Celebrates 10th Anniversary

NCM Executive Director, Wendell Strode began at the Museum on December 20, 1996. He came at a time when the Museum was struggling in many ways.  Financially we were in default on our loan covenants and the banks could call our loans requiring payment in full at any time. 

We struggled to pay all our bills, and attendance was dropping significantly.  Our membership had dropped to only 1632 members.  The banks temporarily agreed not to call our $11 million in loans on the condition that the board hire someone to manage the Museum that had a good business background.  A search committee took in applications from all over the country.  A strong candidate, whom the banks knew quite well, began to emerge. That strong candidate was Wendell Strode.  Wendell has led this Museum out of the trenches and into magnificent success.  We are now financially thriving thanks to Wendell’s leadership and the help of our members and supporters. We have reduced our debt by 75% and have over 27,000 members.  We have a staff of 75 people who truly follow his lead of “exceeding expectations”. Our Museum would not have survived without Wendell’s leadership. We hear him say on a regular basis that we are in the people business; the people serving people business; and our goal is to exceed the expectations of every person we interact with.  A leader leads and the team follows. Thank you Wendell for your dedication and leadership over the last 10 years, and we look forward to many more years to come.

Museum Family Loses Three Members over the Weekend

We are saddened to report that three Museum members passed way this last weekend.

The loss of Frank Genova, Valerie Hurlbutt, and Darrell Pape is one that has and will leave a mark on the Corvette community. Although from various parts of country, they have volunteered at the Museum for many years and have been avid supporters. Their enthusiasm for Corvette and their friendship will truly be remembered. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

GM Sales Incentive Goal – We Are Almost There

We now have 91 confirmed purchases through the GM Sales Incentive Program and only have 9 left to reach our goal of 100!

Thank you to everyone who is helping to spread the word to club members and friends who own non-GM vehicles (1996 model year or newer) that are considering purchasing a new GM vehicle before December 31, 2006. This exciting challenge was made by an NCM member who retired from GM who will anonymously make a $25,000 donation to our Building Campaign if we reach our goal of 100 sales. We only have 10 days to reach our goal! Find out more about this exciting challenge here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/donations/sales.shtml or by contacting Connie Russell at: connie@corvettemuseum.com

Olivier Beretta’s Thoughts on the Previous and Upcoming Corvette Racing Season

Olivier Beretta will enter the 2007 season as the most successful driver in America Le Mans Series history with 28 class wins.

With driving mate Oliver Gavin, Beretta drove the No. 4 Corvette to victory in 2006 giving Corvette Racing its sixth American Le Mans Series GT1 Championship.

With a challenging 2006 season and new venues in 2007, find out what this champion driver thought of the previous and upcoming seasons by clicking here: http://www.corvetteracing.com

Corvette Store Shipping Update

The Corvette Store team has been busy as little elves, working to take orders and ship them out in time for Christmas arrival.

We hope you enjoy your Corvette Store merchandise and we appreciate you shopping with us. We are now down to the wire on shipping gifts in time for the Christmas season and want to update you on UPS shipping arrangements. Any orders placed today (Wednesday) will need to be shipped second day air to receive them by Christmas. Orders placed on Thursday, will need to be shipped next day air, and orders coming in on Friday will need to be shipped for a Saturday delivery. The additional and special shipping charges will be added to your online or call in orders. Do your last minute shopping online at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.

Mediterranean Cruise Raffle Countdown

Only 92 tickets are left on the Mediterranean Cruise for two! If you have ever dreamed of touring Europe, here is your chance.

This exciting 12-day cruise for two to the Mediterranean includes air-fare and sets sail June 18, 2007. This “concierge class” cruise package is valued at over $9,000 and includes welcome champagne, preferred dining/seating, express luggage delivery, preference on shore excursions, early embarkation -debarkation and more.

Tickets are limited to only 300 to be sold at $100 each! Explore the romantic canals of Venice, the history of Athens, the grandeur of Rome and the artistic splendor of Florence in one trip. Each shore excursion will lead you on a new cultural adventure of art, history and romance along the famous Mediterranean coastline. Our winner will be drawn on Friday, December 29 at 12 noon C.T. This exciting cruise takes place aboard Celebrity’s Millennium Cruise Ship – one of their newest sea vessels and will truly be an adventure of a lifetime. Order your tickets online while they last at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/cruise.shtml

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

Not with the jingle of sleigh bells, or the glitter of tinsel, but with quiet acts of kindness and with caring words of love.

May your Christmas be a celebration of the true spirit of the season. On behalf of our family to yours – Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do to support the Museum.

A Christmas greeting for you at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/xmascard/index.htm

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