| When my husband and I joined a Corvette club after | | | | - Connect with those selling their 'Vettes for an |
| buying a Corvette, some of our friends rolled their | | | | opportunity to find a car in decent shape. |
| eyes. They thought it was bit corny and that we'd be | | | | - Participate in charity events to help your local |
| out of element. Boy they were wrong. Joining a | | | | community. |
| Corvette club is something every Corvette owner | | | | - Make a difference by organizing events for your club, |
| should do. | | | | giving you something positive to spend your energies |
| Being in a Corvette club is more than just attending | | | | on. |
| obligatory meetings every other week or once a | | | | So are you sold yet? What do you have to do to join |
| month. It's a chance for camaraderie, a time to come | | | | a Corvette Club? It's easy. |
| together with like minded people, it's an excuse leave | | | | - Find a Corvette Club of interest in your area. I'd |
| behind the dirty dishes behind to go to events, and a | | | | recommend picking only one. Joining two or more |
| chance to grow closer to a spouse. | | | | questions your loyalty the first club you joined. |
| Because of our car and the Club we joined, I have | | | | - Each club has different rules for becoming a |
| been to places I've never been to, I've made memories | | | | member, but usually they like you to attend about three |
| on sunny Saturday afternoons at local events, and | | | | meetings, events, or a combination of both to show |
| have had the opportunity to evaluate some pretty hot | | | | you truly are interested in attending. |
| Corvettes as a judge at an event my Club sponsored. | | | | - Once the club votes you in, pay their reasonable |
| And we've made some pretty good friends, including a | | | | annual membership fee (my club asks for $25 a year |
| couple I hold dear to my heart. | | | | for my husband and I) |
| Why can you get out of it? Benefits of joining a | | | | - Attend events, make new friends, and have fun! |
| Corvette Club: | | | | So how do you find a Corvette club to join? |
| - Make new friends to spend time with during club | | | | - Well, it's easy. Here are a few suggestions on how |
| events and other social outings. | | | | to find a local Corvette Club: |
| - Visit local attractions | | | | - Ask around at places that would be involved with |
| - Take day trips | | | | Corvette clubs, such as Chevrolet dealerships who |
| - Take week long vacations together | | | | often sponsor the clubs. |
| - If you own your own business, a connection with a | | | | - Ask your local Chamber of Commerce. |
| club is a great way to network, particularly if you can | | | | - Talk to the National Corvette Museum who has |
| provide a service the club can use. | | | | partnerships with Corvette clubs across the world. |
| - Gain valuable information on how to service, enhance | | | | - Talk to the National Council of Corvette Clubs, one of |
| or maintain your car. | | | | the oldest clubs in the nation who has many |
| - Find buyers for your Corvette, parts or accessories. | | | | relationships with Corvette clubs across the U.S. |