Dear Space City Corvette Club Members,

I am pleased to bring you the highlights of a rather eventful and exciting May as your ambassador to the National Corvette Museum. Over the past month, our relationship with the National Corvette Museum has seen exponential growth, and I'm thrilled to report on these developments.

One of the significant events that occurred this month was the revered Keels and Wheels Concours d'Elegance, which was held on May 7-8. As a legacy sponsor, I had the honor of influencing the event's leadership to showcase the 70th birthday of the Corvette – a milestone celebration for all of us who hold this American classic dear to our hearts.

Given this commitment to honor the Corvette's landmark anniversary, I managed to persuade Sharon Brawner, the CEO of the National Corvette Museum; Brian Baker, Director of Collections and Education; and Adam Boca, from NCM Insurance, to grace the event with their presence. Their participation significantly amplified the profile of our beloved Corvette during this prestigious event.

On May 4, in anticipation of the Concours d'Elegance, I hosted a meet and greet at my garage to honor the efforts of the National Corvette Museum. The event was a tremendous success with nearly 100 participants, including representatives from five of the area's Corvette clubs. This show of unity and support for the Corvette community was truly heartening.

At the Concours d'Elegance itself, our club's showing was unprecedented, with nine Corvettes from our members being among the 30 cars on display. This showcase demonstrated the depth of passion and commitment our club has for the Corvette heritage.

The event also proved successful for our club members, who took home several awards. Congratulations to Kevin Brady for winning C1 Best of Class with his 1955 Harvest Gold Corvette and Best of Class with his custom-built wooden sailboat. Howard Rothman earned the C2 Best of Class award with his Silver Pearl Metallic 1967 Corvette, and A. J. Loupe won Best of Class with his 1996 Collector's Edition Corvette and also took home Silver in the C5-C7 Class with his 2007 Lemans Blue Z06. These accomplishments are testament to the dedication and effort our members put into preserving and promoting the legacy of the Corvette.

To further cement our blossoming relationship with the National Corvette Museum, we took the opportunity to make Sharon Brawner an honorary member of our club during our next regular meeting. It was a joyous occasion, marking significant strides in forging a lasting relationship with the Museum and the broader Corvette community.

In conclusion, May has been an incredible month filled with achievements, celebrations, and the strengthening of important relationships. As your ambassador, I am proud of the progress we have made and look forward to even more fruitful collaborations in the future.

Drive safe, and remember - every journey in a Corvette is a part of the ongoing history we share and cherish.

Best regards,

Kevin Brady

Ambassador to the National Corvette Museum

Space City Corvette Club