Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a Caravan and a Cruise or Cruise-in?
For the LCCC members, a Caravan is a number of members meeting up at a selected location, and traveling to a common destination. Caravans usually require more than a day of travel to reach the planned destination(s). A Cruise or Cruise-in are usually a few hours in length, typically occur during a Saturday or Sunday, and are typically sponsored by one or more LCCC Chapters, or one or more local or regional Corvette Clubs, Car Clubs, and/or automotive related business(es), or other types of organizations.

Why is there a cow in the LCCC logo?
This is a funny story. To read about how the LCCC logo came into existence, click on the "Logo Legend" link in the Table of Contents (or you can click here: Go to Logo Legend).

What's the LCCC do with our money?
The LCCC is registered as a non-profit organization. Every dime the LCCC collects is used to provide services to the LCCC membership or support Operation We Care activities. No one, from the Board of Directors and Club officers, to the committee chairs and members, receives a salary. The Club leaders all volunteer their time and energy to make the LCCC a great organization of Corvette owners.

How can I contact the LCCC?
As the LCCC is an Internet-based information-sharing Corvette club, the easiest way to contact the LCCC is via email at: info@lostcorvettes.org. If you send us an email, please be sure to include your name and the email address you wish us to respond.

Why doesn't the LCCC accept credit cards?
While credit cards are a convenience for all of us, it would cost the LCCC membership hundreds of dollars a year for LCCC to accept credit card purchases. LCCC would rather put these monies towards supporting its membership activities and events, and to support our troops via Operation We Care.

Why is the LCCC a corporation?
Unlike many Corvette clubs, the LCCC is a real corporation, and there are many reasons why the Board of Directors worked through the process to incorporate.  Here are a few:

First, as a registered corporation, the LCCC operates under a set of corporate by-laws which were specifically and purposely written to insure members' rights are well defined, and to assure members have a say in the operation and direction of the organization.

Second, the incorporation of LCCC not only provides legal recognition and standing of LCCC as an entity, but also offers several important protections for each LCCC member.  For example, as a corporation, LCCC maintains independent corporate accounting with a major financial institution so your money doesn't go into someone's personal bank account, or in their pocket.

Do I have to be a LCCC member to participate in the Grand Caravan?
Yes. LCCC leverages its revenue streams, which includes membership fees, to cover the administrative costs of running a North American organization (office supplies, postage, and the like), and to develop, maintain and operate our national Web site (software, hardware, hosting, etc.). In addition, LCCC resources are also used to plan, develop and set-up the LCCC Grand Caravan, and other LCCC activities and events, for the benefit of the LCCC members. And it is important to note that the nominal lifetime membership fee is usually more than recouped by each LCCC member on the savings in lodging costs alone when members come together to attend an event, like the Grand Caravan. Bottom line: It's only fair the benefits of being an LCCC member be provided to LCCC members, for it is their membership fee which helps keep the LCCC going and providing the growing list of benefits for all our members.

Do I have to be a member to participate in a local LCCC Chapter event?
Contact the Chapter Captain for information on participating in a LCCC Chapter sponsored activity. LCCC Chapters often allow non-members to join in on many of their local activities so non-members get a chance to meet and join in on the fun of Corvette ownership with LCCC members. This gives Corvette-owning non-members a chance to check out the LCCC before they join up. After participating with the Chapter, the non-member is asked to fill out the simple membership form and encouraged to pay the one-time nominal lifetime fee to join the national LCCC, before joining in with their new friends and participating with the Chapter, or the national, on future events.

As a non-member, can I get more information on the LCCC Grand Caravan?
While, an overview of the LCCC Grand Caravan plan and routes is advertised on the LCCC national Internet site, and distributed to Vette enthusiasts throughout the United States and Canada, the more specific information on the route itinerary, attractions, as well as, other options available, are provided in the LCCC Member Area which is restricted to LCCC members. Specific details on lodging registration, discount codes, departure times, etc, are provided to LCCC members when they notify the LCCC they wish to participate on the LCCC Grand Caravan. But if you have a specific question about one of our events or activities, please feel free to send us an email at: info@lostcorvettes.org.