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DOUG JOHNSON COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CEREMONY PLANNED FOR GATHERING EVENT
As part of the upcoming "Gathering" event, a special commemorative brick ceremony is scheduled on Friday, May 10th at 12:30 p.m. in honor of Corvette friend, enthusiast and supporter, Doug Johnson. All Corvette enthusiasts, friends and event guests are invited to attend the ceremony. He was a strong supporter and a founding member of the Museum since 1997, who loved not only the Corvette but the family strength it represents. He will be missed by many and admired by all who knew him. If you wish to make a donation to the memorial brick fund, contact Stephanie Ferrell at: mailto:stephanie@corvettemuseum.com
Doug's obituary in the Florida Union Times is available here:
http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion/Leg...ersonId=322060 A special guest book is also available through the legacy link above until June 6th.
ONE + ONE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
The One + One membership campaign continues and thanks to our current members working diligently to recruit new members, we welcome 144 new members since April 1, 2002. The campaign is open until June 30, 2002, and offers new members and their recruiters special prizes donated by many Corvette sponsors and supporters. "We are thrilled at the progress of the campaign," states Membership Service Manager, Stephanie Ferrell. "We have encouraged every member to recruit at least one new member, and want to thank those who are working to represent the Museum by doing so." Membership information and a complete listing of campaign prizes are available online at:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/member...ly/index.shtml or by calling (800) 53-VETTE.
NEW FROM THE CORVETTE STORE
The Corvette Store is now offering ladies sleeveless crew neck shirts with the C5 logo - available in black or white. Made of cotton/lycra combination. Sizes XS - XL $39.00. Order this and other unique apparel and collectibles online at:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/store
STARS & STRIPES 2002 TOUR COMES TO THE CORVETTE MUSEUM
In honor of the tragedy of September 11th, America's Icon - the Corvette will be represented by many who want to show their American pride! Corvette drivers from the across the states will be carrying the American flag "Stars & Stripes" across the country, converging caravans at major points throughout the USA, passing through Oklahoma City, Bowling Green, and the Pentagon, and delivering the flags to the WTC on July 4th, 2002. This heartfelt wave of Corvette owners will make a special appearance at the Museum on Sunday, July 1, 2002 before their final destination to New York. We welcome "Stars and Stripes Corvettes Across America" participants and encourage everyone to show their support by being a part of the special
commemorative ceremony scheduled at the Museum. For more information on "Stars & Stripes 2002" tour visit:
http://www.grammonline.com/starsandstripes/. Additional details on the ceremony at the Museum will be made available via the Museum's website in the coming weeks.
C5-R CORVETTE RACE TEAM TO MAKE PIT-STOP IN PERSIAN GULF
Drivers to visit U.S. Navy personnel with the
Fifth Fleet following Le Mans Open Test
Corvette Racing Report - Le Mans, France - All six of the drivers from
Corvette Racing will be embarking on a special lap of the U.S. Navy's Fifth
Fleet currently stationed in the Persian Gulf as part of the ongoing war on
terrorism. The Fifth Fleet has been a fixture of America's military presence
in the region for some time, but has been at a heightened state of alert
since the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.
The drivers will visit U.S. military installations and ships in the
region as part of a goodwill tour in appreciation of the ongoing efforts and
sacrifices being made by U.S. military personnel. "This effort started at Petit Le Mans
last year when we painted the car to honor the New York police and fire personnel in
acknowledgement of the 'United We Stand' campaign," Claudio said. "We get a lot of attention in this
racing business, but these men and women are truly the heroes enabling us to
pursue our dreams and live in safer world." Claudio and the drivers will spend some five
days in the Persian Gulf signing autographs, meeting military personnel and distributing racing
apparel. In addition to the support of the US Navy, GM Goodwrench Service,
GMAC, UAW-GM, Mobil 1 and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) sanctioning
organization have all made contributions in support of the effort.
About the Submitter:
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National Corvette Museum Communications
who can be reached at
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