National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts (NARCE)

Membership Information

Brief Overview of Our History

In 1996, five Ohio University students spent summer vacation working at Cedar Point amusement park

After park closed each night, employees could ride rides as many times as they wanted—for free!

Brief Overview (Continued)

Students loved riding coasters; decided to start a club

Encouraged classmates to join them the next summer at Cedar Point

NARCE founded in fall of 1996

NARCE Mission Statement

The mission of NARCE is to promote the appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of roller coasters; to promote and maintain good working relationships with the outdoor amusement business; and to promote the preservation and continued operation of roller coasters nationwide.

Company Information

National Association of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts

5409 Rapid Run Road

Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7433

Telephone: (616) 555-7433

Fax: (616) 555-7474

Officers of NARCE

President – Ethan Clements

Vice President – Keiko Isobe

Directors of NARCE

Preservation Director – Elena Alvarez

Membership Director – Allison Gates

Coordinators of NARCE

Events Coordinator – Rashad Mercer

Communications Coordinator – Colby Pollard

Member Benefits

Laminated membership cards – avoid water damage in water rides

Vote in all elections

Free subscription to NARCE News

Reduced rates at NARCE events

Other miscellaneous discounts

Membership Growth

Only 50 members at the end of 1996

Grown to 1000 members in 2003

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1996

1999

2002

2003

Roller Coaster Census - 2003

167 1262

627 Steel Coasters

Wood Coasters

Single-CoasterParks

Annual NARCE Events

3/11-3/15: Preview new coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

5/13-5/17: Annual meeting at Cedar Point

7/15–7/19: Ride new coaster at Morey’s Piers, in Wildwood, New Jersey

9/23–9/27: Ride new coaster at Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana

11/18–11/22, 2003: Visit Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

NARCE Organization Chart

Ethan ClementsPresident

Keiko IsobeVice President

Grayson BrockTreasurer

Allison GatesMembership Dir.

Elena AlvarezPreservation Dir.

Rashad MercerEvents Coord.

Colby PollardCommun. Coord.

Mary SorensenSecretary

Main Goals of NARCE

To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of roller coastersTo identify standing-but-not-operating (SBNO) coastersTo work with parks to preserve and renovate aging coasters