An International Tongue-In-Cheek Support Association
For Anyone With A Passion For Corvettes
For Anyone With A Passion For Corvettes
Welcome To
Corvettes Anonymous
I HAVE A PROBLEM
Corvettes Anonymous
I HAVE A PROBLEM
730 Members in 42 States and 7 Countries
But
We Are Not A Club!
We are an International Tongue-In-Cheek Support Association for anyone with a passion for Corvettes.
Our Mission is
- to Have Fun by actively supporting anyone's passion for Corvettes
- to assist them in any way we can with Their Problem, and
- to further assist those less fortunate in life's circumstances through our support of Contributions and Proceeds from retail sales to selected Charities.
Each of us has a story to share. So whether you are now or once were a Corvette owner ~ Someone who has a love for Corvettes and a passion to one day own one or several ~ Or even if you are someone who is content to appreciate them from afar, Corvettes Anonymous is here to help you better understand this wonderful "State Of Mind".
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Corvettes Anonymous Come About? 
Several people have asked this question. Actually the idea and philosophy had been jelling for quite some time. There is a small cadre of Founding Members who thoroughly enjoy sharing time and stories together.
Our Problem was that some of us were members of different clubs while others preferred a more unstructured approach to their hobby.
The common link is that we wanted to be able to enjoy each other's company without the rivalry that sometimes exists between competing clubs.
We began taking impromptu cruises and outings to various "mixed" car shows. The name Corvettes Anonymous came like a bolt of lightning during the September 2006 Corvettes In Venice show, sponsored by Venice Florida Corvettes.
After the dinner party, several enthusiasts were sitting around spinning yarns about the Corvettes they once owned, have now, wish they owned, and of course, the ones that got away.
Because that evening was the first time many of them had met, someone remarked that while the next day’s show was going to be spectacular, that evening’s party had gone a long way to let folks meet one another.
When everyone agreed, someone else suggested that it would be really cool to belong to a Corvette Association, walk into a restaurant far from home and find a total stranger wearing something designating that he or she was also a member.
What a way to break the ice!
Several people have asked this question. Actually the idea and philosophy had been jelling for quite some time. There is a small cadre of Founding Members who thoroughly enjoy sharing time and stories together.
Our Problem was that some of us were members of different clubs while others preferred a more unstructured approach to their hobby.
The common link is that we wanted to be able to enjoy each other's company without the rivalry that sometimes exists between competing clubs.
We began taking impromptu cruises and outings to various "mixed" car shows. The name Corvettes Anonymous came like a bolt of lightning during the September 2006 Corvettes In Venice show, sponsored by Venice Florida Corvettes.
After the dinner party, several enthusiasts were sitting around spinning yarns about the Corvettes they once owned, have now, wish they owned, and of course, the ones that got away.
Because that evening was the first time many of them had met, someone remarked that while the next day’s show was going to be spectacular, that evening’s party had gone a long way to let folks meet one another.
When everyone agreed, someone else suggested that it would be really cool to belong to a Corvette Association, walk into a restaurant far from home and find a total stranger wearing something designating that he or she was also a member.
What a way to break the ice!
A few minutes later one of the group, who had previously been known only through the Internet stood up and said:
“Hello. My name is Pedro, and I have a problem!”There was a huge round of laughter, but in the blink of an eye, Corvettes Anonymous was born!
Since that September evening in 2006 and from that dozen or so group of strangers and friends, Corvettes Anonymous has rapidly grown to having NEARLY 800 members scattered across 42 states, + Canada, UK, Germany, France, Puerto Rico, Australia, and New Zealand ... And, It's All About The Joke!!
Addictions of any kind are a serious matter. By your name, aren't you taking that a bit lightly?
Each member of Corvettes Anonymous is acutely aware of that issue. It is never our intent to take any debilitating addiction lightly or in jest.
We also believe that whether one's hobby is collecting stamps, model railroading or in this case Corvettes, there is a positive side ~ which is the joy and camaraderie to be shared with others.
It is that part of "The Problem" to which Corvettes Anonymous is referring and wants to promote.
So what’s it really all about?
Corvettes Anonymous is first and foremost about having fun and about being able to poke fun at ourselves and each other. For the majority of members it is ~ and should be ~ about the “Tug On The Leg” more so than “The Tug On The Heart”.
It is about wearing or displaying the logo and watching the reaction on someone's face the first time they “Get It”!
That is especially gratifying when the other person doesn’t even own a Corvette!
The funny thing is that we say that "If you get the joke, you are practically a member by definition.
In rolling out the concept however, we have learned that for several of our members, Corvettes Anonymous is an extension of their own giving.
With that thought in mind, the Founding Chapter supports the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association program for Respite Care Services.
Why this Charity?
Selection is based on a charity's Function and the Percentage of money or other assistance that actually gets to those who need it.
Statistics point out that in diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc., 63% of the 24/7 family caregivers die before the patient.........simply because of the constant strain, worry, and emotional stress of caring for the loved one.
Alzheimer's Respite Care focuses on the Caregiver.
When money is donated and earmarked for Respite Care, FGCCAA sees to it that 100% goes to assist a Caregiver who desperately needs relief.
What is Respite Care? It is the services of a trained professional who cares for the Alzheimer's patient in his / her home for a short period of time in order that the patient's normal 24/7 care-giver can receive a much needed break.
Respite Care is not available in all Alzheimer's markets.
However if you make a donation for Alzheimer's Respite Care, this link will take you directly to the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter ~ Alzheimer's Association donation page. Click Here.
Are you affiliated with or sponsored by GM?
No. However, any Corvette Trademark(s) are used with written permission of General Motors.
No copy write or trademark infringement is intended by Corvettes Anonymous, its founders, members, or sponsors.
Do I need to own a Corvette to be a member?
Absolutely Not! Actually, if you simply "Get it" ... you already are a member at heart!
What is expected of me as a Member?
Only that you Have Fun with your membership and that you help spread the word that ...
There Is NO Cure But There IS
Corvettes Anonymous!
Corvettes Anonymous!
How do I become a Member?
Membership is $25. Email For Details. Put Corvettes Anonymous in the Subject Line.
We hope that you will join us but more importantly,
continue to enjoy this wonderful hobby.
Because that's what it is all about!
All Grass-Roots Movements Begin
With Sowing A Few Seeds
Come, help us grow a Bumper-Crop!
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continue to enjoy this wonderful hobby.
Because that's what it is all about!
All Grass-Roots Movements Begin
With Sowing A Few Seeds
Come, help us grow a Bumper-Crop!
Feedback
Updated June 2, 2010