2012 NCM 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction
August 30 - September 1, 2012

Annually celebrating the opening of the National Corvette Museum, the Labor Day Anniversary Celebration falls on August 30 to September 1 in 2012 and continues to be a popular member-focused event which unites friends, family and enthusiasts for a look back on the Museum’s history and forward to the future! Those registered can enjoy 3 days of activities in and around the Museum including interesting and unique road tours, special video presentations, raffles, the annual open Membership meeting and more during this event in honor of your help and support! The event will also include the Thursday evening “Corvette Hall of Fame” Induction Ceremony and banquet where we will induct new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made a significant contribution to Corvette History, the Friday Ambassador Breakfast Luncheon & Friday evening Lifetime/VIP dinner, and Saturday, the 10/15/20-year member recognition.

On-line registration closes at 5:00pm central time on Wednesday, August 15th. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. On-line registrants will receive a hardcard credential, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque. Lifetime registration is free, member registration is $15pp and non-member registration is $25pp.

Special Daily Activities
Driving Simulators Open: Demonstrations every hour on the hour, limited to 25 people per session
Plant Tours: The BG Assembly Plant operates on a Monday through Thursday schedule and is closed on Fridays. Plant Tours are $7.00 per person and are booked at the plant or on-line.

Agenda

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
8:00am	NCM Opens
1:00am – 4:00pm	Advance Registration Open Credential/shirt pickup Ticket Booth on Blvd
5:00pm	NCM Closes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 5:00pm	Advance and Onsite Registration Open Credential/shirt pickup Located in Ticket Booth
8:30am – 2:30pm	Celebrity Choice Car Show Car Show Parking in all Lots Placard located at NCM ticket booth on blvd Must be a registered participant to enter car show
8:30am – 9:15am	S1 Seminar: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Claudio Located in Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
9:00am – 12:30pm	Silent Auction Located on Blvd outside of NCM Library & Archives
9:30am – 10:15am	S2 Seminar: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Bob McDorman Located in Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
10:30am – 11:15am	S3 Seminar: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Patrick Dolan Located in Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
1:00pm – 2:00pm	S4 Seminar: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Pilgrim Located in Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
2:15pm – 3:30pm	Autograph Session Located in Chevrolet Theater Limit 2 items per person
3:45pm – 4:00pm	Car Show Awards Located in Logo Circle Area Photo available from Foto FX in Exhibit Hall
4:00pm – 4:15pm	Event Group Photo Op Participants gather in Logo Circle Photo available from Foto FX in Exhibit Hall
5:00pm	NCM Closes
5:45pm – 6:15pm	Cash Bar Located Atrium of Sloan Convention Center
6:15pm – 9:00pm	BQT1: Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Held at Sloan Convention Center Advance registration required Seating Limited $60.00 payable with registration Group Tables available – contact Events Department
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 5:00pm	Registration Open Located in Ticket Booth Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open
9:00am – 4:00pm	LT1: Makers Mark Lunch & Road Tour Driving tour along KY back roads for lunch in Glendale at Tony York’s on Main and then on to the famous Makers Mark distillery for tour and tasting. Drive your own car Stage at the Assembly Plant – Lot C-2 along Plant front drive Limited to 58 participants Tour Fee: $22 / $27 members/non members Staging Map
9:30am – 11:00am	S5 Seminar: Taming Your GPS Presented by Paul Pearson Lessons on mastering the Corvette Navigation system Located in Chevrolet Theater
10:00am – 3:30pm	Ladies’ Oasis Women – here’s your chance to relax! No registration required Located in Victory Lane
10:30am – 2:30pm	RT1: Poker Run Requires GPS Self Guided with Clues DYOC (Drive Your Own Car) Prize for best Poker Hand
11:00pm – 2:00pm	LT2: Lunch at Shaker Tavern The Shaker Tavern, built in 1869 as a business venture for the South Union Shakers, housed a hotel for the "people of the world." The stark simplicity of the buildings used by the Shakers contrasts greatly with the grand columned facade, intricate brickwork, and the ornate staircase of the Shaker Tavern Lifetime Members Road Tour Only Pre-registration required Limited to 40 participants Fee: $18 Stage at the Assembly Plant – Lot C-2 along Plant front drive
11:30am – 1:00pm	NCM Ambassador Lunch This informal meeting is for all current NCM Ambassadors to relay back to club members any updates to existing or new NCM programs. Lunch will be provided Pre-registration required Located in Chevrolet Theater
12:30pm – 2:00pm	S6 Seminar: Detailing Your Corvette Speaker: David Smith Located in New PDI on Blvd
2:15pm – 3:15pm	S7 Seminar: Introduction to 2013 Corvette Speaker: Harlan Charles, Corvette Product Marketing Manager Located in the Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
3:15pm – 4:30pm	S8 Seminar: 2013 Corvette Walk-Around Located on the Plaza outside of the Conference Center A chance to see, touch and ask about the upcoming model year
4:00pm	Corvette Raffle Drawing 2013 60th Anniversary 427 Convertible $250 a ticket – Limited to 1000 entry’s Located NCM Blvd Buy a raffle ticket
5:00pm	NCM Closes
5:30pm	BQT1: Lifetime / VIP Dinner A special meal of appreciation towards our Lifetime Members. Limited number of tickets available for purchase to those who upgrade or join as Lifetime during our Anniversary Celebration event. Open to Lifetime Members Only Must be both event and dinner advance pre-registered Located Wendell and Jan’s 1869 Homestead $5 fee for meal charge Limited space available; no onsite passes will be distributed Guest Speaker: Wes Wong – Retired FBI agent at 9/11 WTC Bombing
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 12:00pm	Registration Continues Onsite registration open Located in Ticket Booth Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup
9:00am – 10:30am	S9 Seminar: 9/11 World Trade Center Experience Located In Conference Center Speaker: Wes Wong – retired FBI agent Wes Wong was a senior agent at Ground Zero and actually pulled out the first victim
10:00am – 3:30pm	Ladies’ Oasis Women – here’s your chance to relax! No registration required Located in Victory Lane
10:30am – 11:30am	10/15/20 Year Member Recognition We will present 10/15/20 year packets to those with a commemorative anniversary as NCM members. Those who do not register or are unable to attend will receive this packet by mail. Located in NCM Conference Center Presentation of 10, 15, & 20 year pins and certificates Must be advanced registered for the Anniversary Event
11:00am – 3:00pm	LT3: Moonlite BBQ Lunch Cruise When Only the Best will do! Pre-registration required Fee: Members - $17 / Non-Members $22 Limited to 60 participants Stage at the Assembly Plant – Lot C-2 along Plant front drive 2840 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY
11:30am – 12:30pm	Open Membership Meeting with NCM Board Open to NCM Members Located in the Chevrolet Theater Limited seating
1:45pm – 2:45pm	Labor Day Live Auction Scott Hall / Adam Boca Auctioneers Special Corvette Items to be auctioned Located in Chevrolet Theater Limited Seating
2:00pm – 10:15pm	LT4: Honky Tonk’n at the Grand Ole Opry A drive down to Opryland where you can eat and shop using your included Opryland card followed by attending the Grand Ole Opry for that famous live radio show. Pre-registration required; limited 50 seats available Total activity fee: Members $65pp / Non-members $70pp Limited to 50 participants Drive your own car – secure parking arranged Stage at the Assembly Plant – Lot C-2 along Plant front drive Staging Map Grand Ole Opry
3:00pm – 3:30pm	S10 Seminar: How to Properly Insure Your Corvette Speaker: Adam Boca – NCM Insurance Agent Located in Chevrolet Theater
3:30pm	Corvette Raffle Drawing 2013 Black Convertible $10 per ticket Located NCM Blvd Buy a raffle ticket
4:00pm – 4:45pm	20th Anniversary Caravan Organizational Meeting Speaker: Paul Mariano Located NCM Clubroom
5:00pm	NCM Closes

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