January 2017 President’s Message
Dave Heinemann NCCC President
Welcome to 2017 and a new year. I believe this is the only month that my message falls on a holiday. I hope everyone reading this today has the best year of their life, good health, and lots of fun.
2016 was a very good year for NCCC, attending three major Corvette shows, Bloomington Gold in June, Corvettes of Carlisle in August, and Corvette Fun Fest in September. Attending these shows were the NCCC Charity Committee, Sponsorship, and members selling raffle tickets for the new NCCC Raffle towards $40,000 cash or a certificate for a new Corvette. At the November 2016 Governors meeting, member Jacqueline Hoyt from Nebraska won the certificate for the new car. Proceeds from the raffle go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The second year raffle is up and running now drawing the winner at the NCCC Convention on August 25th, 2017. Tickets can be obtained on the NCCC website under Charity. Buy today before they are all gone. $50 gets you a chance at a new Corvette or $40,000 cash helping raise funds for St. Jude.
The National Corvette Museum delivery program continues to work well for us as the new Grand Sport has increased deliveries helping us gain new members. Since June of 2015, NCCC has gained almost 300 new members.
2016 has also seen a decrease in cost going forward with membership renewals as the process is now handled by the VP of Membership and the team of Regional Membership Directors. The cost saving in 2017 going forward should be over $30,000 each year.
Working with the printer of Blue Bars, we have been able to increase the quality and reduce the cost of mailing and printing saving $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the number of pages each year.
The NCCC database has grown to where we have twice the correct e-mails as we had last year. The membership team and club Governors have done an outstanding job making sure we have everyone’s e-mail and correct address going forward. I know some members don’t have e-mail, and some don’t want anything from NCCC in an e-mail. In the future, renewal confirmations will come in an e-mail. My monthly message is in an e-mail. If you don’t wish to receive the e-mails, there is an “opt-out button” at the bottom of this letter. You can always hit the “delete button” on your keypad also!
The NCCC Scholarship program awarded 15 scholarships in 2016. This program is available to any child or grandchild of a member. You must be a current member for them to qualify. Check out the rules and requirements on the new “online application” coming soon on the NCCC website.
Online Registration for the 2017 NCCC Annual Corvette Convention opens on January 2nd, 2017. Look at all there is to do this year at the convention. Bowling Green is home to the Corvette plant, the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park, and lots of things to do and have fun. Kentucky is a beautiful state to travel to. I encourage you to come again and if you have never attended a convention, make this the one to go to. You will not regret attending, I promise.
NCCC insurance coverage continues to be the best deal in town. Because of our good record of not many claims, the insurance company has continued to provide general liability coverage of $5 million in 2017. I am not sure who carries this kind of coverage, but it sure is nice to know NCCC has us covered as a member at all Corvette related events and social gatherings. Most of the large claims turned in have been from drive outs, parades, social events, car shows, but not competition events. Part of the low risk at competition events is due to NCCC safety program controlling the event sites. You never know what tomorrow holds. At least club members know insurance will cover them and their club when having fun with the Corvette.
The new NCCC membership cards included in your renewal packet started mailing in November to each member who renewed for 2017 and should be arriving soon if not already. This new card is a permanent card going forward. Renewals in the fall of 2017 will confirm by email you’re rejoining NCCC for 2018. If a card is lost or damaged, contact your club Governor or the VP of Membership to receive a replacement card. This is a $30,000 saving going forward every year. As I start my second two-year term as President of NCCC I will continue to find ways to improve NCCC to make it the most fun and best organization it can be. I thank everyone for the support and encouragement you have shown to all the Officers who volunteer their time and energy making all this happen. Together there is nothing we can’t do if we try.
Take care, stay warm, have fun, and continue to ride the wave with your Corvette as long as you can. I know you will look back and say: Boy, has this been fun!”
Dave Heinemann
President NCCC
January 2017 Business Manager’s Message – Please Read, Important for 2017
Jack Wilson Business Manager NCCC
I again would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your support in 2016. It is and has been a privilege to continue to serve the NCCC organization as your Business Manager. My platform made to you when running for this position was based on; Commitment, Accountability, and Communication. The focus of these three were: To continue to improve the cost effectiveness for NCCC in negotiating necessary contracts, Work to enhance communication and understanding of the NCCC Insurance policies to the membership, and Chair the Convention Steering Committee and future convention venues with the support necessary to provide high quality annual NCCC Conventions the membership can enjoy.
The reason I have summarized the above is due to the fact I am now entering my last year as your Business Manager after serving in the position since 2013. It is important we have the organizational and leadership experience in all of our respective offices that support our organization. If you believe you have these skills to serve NCCC, I would ask for you to please consider stepping forward and volunteer to run for this elected office in September of 2017. I will have everything you will need to adequately conduct your responsibilities as Business Manager available to you to start your new position.
With everyone’s continued efforts on SAFETY made 2016 another outstanding year for NCCC. Due to only three minor claims in 2016, we were able to maintain a flat rate for our insurance policies going into 2017. That is a major cost saving to NCCC due to your efforts.
We will again have Legacy Insurance Agency providing our five NCCC Inc. policies to us again in 2017. They have done an outstanding job serving our organization in a timely manner.
Insurance is a complex and sometimes confusing subject to understand with many individuals. Many times frustration in trying to understand coverages creates a mentality as to why do we even need it. I have provided several communication vehicles throughout the year to assist in the understanding of what the policies are, who is and is not covered, and what is and is not covered. I am going to suggest everyone please go to the NCCC Website and go to the Insurance section. Click on the October & November 2016 tabs as to Who and What is and is not covered. Then go to the tab Updated FAQs which covers frequently asked questions and answers to those questions. This will give you a thorough review of your coverage as a member of NCCC.
The last item is regarding NCCC Conventions. There is a Convention Steering Committee which I chair as part of my responsibility as Business Manager. The members of this committee are experienced former Convention Directors & Treasurers, Director of Sponsorship, plus a couple of other members. Their wealth of knowledge is serving NCCC with critical support to the current and future Convention Directors who take on the responsibility to develop a team of volunteers to plan and execute an Annual NCCC Convention for our membership to enjoy. I encourage you to come to a Convention and experience the enjoyment of friendship, tours, parties, competition, etc. that you will remember for life. Our next Convention will be in Bowling Green, Kentucky 8/21-25, 2017.
Jack Wilson
NCCC Business Manager