Have we been forgotten?

barkingowl · 10-09-03, 09:12 AM

I've been looking over the threads that have appeared recently in this section & I've noticed that neither Adam Boca nor any of the other people from the museum are posting here anymore.
Rob is our ambassador to the NCM so a great deal of the information from the NCM can be delivered to our membership through him. The question that I have is why isn't anyone from the museum posting here?

Rob · 10-10-03, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by barkingowl
I've been looking over the threads that have appeared recently in this section & I've noticed that neither Adam Boca nor any of the other people from the museum are posting here anymore.
Rob is our ambassador to the NCM so a great deal of the information from the NCM can be delivered to our membership through him. The question that I have is why isn't anyone from the museum posting here?

Well, all I can tell you is the answer that I received when I asked the same question a year ago. I was told that the NCM staff is very busy (which they are), and they don't have time to post on every single Corvette web site.

When I pointed out that we are the second largest set of Corvette forums on the web behind the CF and that I see staff reguarly posting on other forum web sites with much less traffic, we were suddenly labeled as being "non-supportive of the NCM".

I gave up asking questions based upon this. I may not agree with all aspects of the NCM, but regardless I will continue to support the NCM when *I* have time because I firmly believe, as always, in its purpose and what it stands for.

Tuna · 10-10-03, 01:33 PM

Overlooked or forgotten - NOT!

The NCM tries to keep up with every forum via their ambassadors and employees. If questions come up about the NCM here or any forum, an ambassador will more than likely jump in with answers or directions.

The NCM has a mailing list that it posts to regularly. Check out this link .

To keep up with what's happening at the NCM, you can use the NCM's mailing list and/or their website.

It only makes sense for the NCM to do this rather than try to post on every Corvette related forum. Just imagine the amount of time it would take if you were on every Corvette forum and were expected to post something every day/week.

For questions about the NCM - go to the source -- ask the NCM directly. They have their email addresses on their website. I always get a response to my emails.

Have a great day

DkBG · 10-10-03, 03:19 PM

The Corvette Museum is just what it's name implies . They rum a museum and they do it well ! Noone has the right to expect them to be regulars on any forums . It's nice when they do post here but it's not necessary . If they have the museum filled and looking good when I get there , then thats enough for me . Cliff

Zippy · 10-25-03, 06:42 PM

I'm one of those who strongly support the Museum. My wife and I are lifetime members.......typically visit the Museum 4-5 times a year...help out at their weekend events, buy and sell raffle tickets, etc.

Am also an NCM Ambassador for our local club, America's Corvette Club, and another internet forum.

I don't want to step on Rob's toes, but am willing to help any of you with questions about the Museum. Part of an Ambassador's responsibilities is to provide feedback to the Museum from it's members. Let me know if I can help...thanks!

Jacko · 10-25-03, 07:38 PM

Spell Checker needed !!

Zippy · 10-25-03, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by Jacko
Spell Checker needed !!

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Zippy knows how to spell

IH2LOSE · 10-25-03, 10:54 PM

Want our web site to be heard?

Next donation you send to the museum write on the check corvette action center member

You are sending in donations arnt you?

I am a proud member also

barkingowl · 10-27-03, 01:52 PM

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You are sending in donations aren't you?

I've actually stopped sending in any donations until the museum produces a report of how they're spending my money. Once I am satisfied that the money is going where it should I'll be happy to contribute again. But for right now the bank is closed.

Interceptor430 · 11-03-03, 09:48 AM

Yea, where does all that money go?

Tuna · 11-03-03, 12:47 PM

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Yea, where does all that money go?

If enough NCM members ask for this type of information, then the NCM will probably have to include it in their monthly magazine or create an annual report like most publically owned companies do. If you really need/want this type of information, ask the NCM to include it in their magazine on a regular basis.

If you donated money specifically for a project like the Land Campaign or the Building Fund or whatever, you can be assured that it will be used for that. General donations and membership funds are used for anything and everything.

Asking for it here isn't going to get you anything except a change to vent.

If you think you can run the NCM better, I'm sure Wendell and the Board of Directors would like to hear from you directly.

Interceptor430 · 11-03-03, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by Tuna
If enough NCM members ask for this type of information, then the NCM will probably have to include it in their monthly magazine or create an annual report like most publically owned companies do. If you really need/want this type of information, ask the NCM to include it in their magazine on a regular basis.

Interesting, so they don't already volunteer/reveal that info?
Very interesting.

barkingowl · 11-03-03, 01:37 PM

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Interesting, so they don't already volunteer/reveal that info?
Very interesting.

Apparently their current tax exempt status doesn't require them to do so. But if you'd like to find out go to the IRS website & download form 4506-A. Fill it out & submit it. You can get copies of all of the NCM's tax returns on CD, or paper copies if you desire.

11-03-03, 03:12 PM

I was a Charter Member, then upgraded to a Life Member. I go there at least twice a year. I've given my share of money to help. I upgraded personnaly at the museum. I paid cash, all excited. There was no fanfare at all. I was treated like I bought a 10 dollar hat!!!!!!!!! There should have been a representative at least thank me. It was so anticlimactic and matter of fact like.

That will be the extent of my "donations" for awhile.

When I joined, I was told that I would get invited to all the special events. I was, but one of them said I had to give an additional $1,000 in order to go??????? I've gotten others similar to that.

I thought that was bull***t. I was very excited when I got the invite until I read that. It just blew my mind that they would have the guts to ask for more? Do they realize how much of a commitement it means for someone to actually part with $1,500 to be a member of anything?

I'll still go to the museum, I'll still purchase from the store, but I won't "donate" there anymore.

Chuck

barkingowl · 11-14-03, 10:44 AM

Wow... I didn't realize that you are expected to contribute nearly the same amount as you did to upgrade your membership to attend these special events. That's a lot of money! Why do they want you to contribute even more money for a free event? If you want to contribute more money that should be your choice, as should the amount that you want to give.