History
Our club was formed in 1957 by a few dedicated early Corvette owners and was one of the very first Corvette Clubs to be established. We were also one of the first to become a member of the National council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) which is sponsored indirectly by the Chevrolet Motor Division of GM.
We are incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Ohio and have insurance coverage provided by the NCCC. We are sponsored by the Joseph Chevrolet Dealership who helps us financially and with major events.
Membership has always been the most important element in keeping our club active and prosperous. We hope that prospective members will come out to several of our events and/or meetings. Prospective members/guests are always welcome. A membership application can be obtained from any officer and membership is official at the payment of dues. There are several categories of dues for single, couple or family memberships. Prospective members are required to be the primary driver and/or owner of a Corvette and they must provide proof of adequate personal automobile insurance.
The club holds competitive events such as rallyes and auto-crosses on a regular basis. Competitive events are open to all members and year end trophies and competitive points are awarded by finish position. Cars for auto-crossing are classified according to the rules of our constitution by-laws in regard to horsepower, engine size, modifications, etc., so that equal participation is possible. Information on competitive events is provided to all members in advance of the event date.
Competition is encouraged in the annual Championship Points System, whereby each member is able to accumulate event points in relation to his or her participation and finish points at each event. Those not wishing to compete may work events and will receive points for each event worked. Members also earn points by attending membership meetings or organizing rallyes. Top finishers receive a trophy at the end of the year.
Membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, with the exception of December, which doubles as an awards banquet, and is usually held on a Saturday night.
The social aspect is not forgotten and we have several events per year, including such events as bowling parties, picnics, dinner get-togethers and caravans to other Corvette functions in the area. The December awards banquet is the culmination of our competitive year, and is a well-attended social event. The NCCC holds an annual Corvette Convention each year which is usually well-attended by club members.
Our monthly newsletter, Stingrays, is circulated to all members and contains key information on all of our events. It also includes articles of general Corvette/automotive interest and news of related events in the area.
Officers are elected for a one-year term at the November meeting. Duties of officers are defined in our constitution.
Being a member of a Corvette club is a lot of fun. You meet a lot of people who share your enthusiasm for Corvettes. There are plenty of events to attend and things to do. We hope you will join the Cincinnati Corvette Club.