Election Results for the 2023-26 GOCC Board of Directors
The election results are in. A huge thank you to the election committee consisting of Dave Andrijowych, Erik Murray, Mary Jo Aichele, Eric Clevenger, and Bryan Wells.
The 2023-26 GOCC Officers are as follows:
President – Bob Kilner
Vice President – Jeremy Augenstein
Treasurer – Patti Murray
Documentarian – Erik Murray
Editor – Kaylee Parkos
Immediate Past President – Mary Jo Aichele (automatic position)
The positions of secretary and membership director still need to be filled. Any member in good standing of at least 1 year is eligible to be appointed to the position. Please read the description of the positions below and if you are interested, email Mary Jo Aichele at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your interest.
Section 3.09 Duties of Secretary
The Secretary shall:
- Certify and keep at the principal office of the corporation the original, or a copy, of these bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date;
- Keep at the principal office of the corporation or at such other place as the board may determine, an archive of minutes of all meetings, recording the time and place, whether regular or special, how called, how notice thereof was given, the names of those present or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof;
- Ensure that the minutes of meetings and any supporting documents shall be recorded by the later of the next meeting or sixty (60) days after the date of the preceding meeting;
- See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law;
- Maintain the corporation’s documents in accordance with the document retention and destruction policy;
- In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the articles of incorporation, by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the board.
Section 3.11 Duties of Membership Director
The Membership Director shall:
- Receive and process membership applications and renewals and promptly forward any dues received to the Treasurer;
- Ensure members are notified of upcoming membership renewals and events;
- Maintain a membership database containing the name, address and other information deemed important for each member. In the event membership has been terminated, record such fact in the membership database with the date on which membership ceased;
- Perform other such duties as may be prescribed by law, by the articles of incorporation, by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the board.
Park Perks for 2022 (Updated - April 29 2022)
These benefits and discounts have been graciously offered by the parks to members of the Great Ohio Coaster Club, Inc., but are not considered guaranteed benefits of GOCC membership. Parks may change or revoke these offers at any time, and with no notice. We encourage members to confirm specific park benefits prior to traveling. The sharing of any discount information, including discount codes, with non-members is a violation of the GOCC Membership Code of Conduct and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Confirmed 2022 Discounts:
GOCC Members should Click Here to get to your member pages for the codes and requirements for these offers
- Beech Bend - Show your active club card and your personal ID to receive $10 off the Unlimited Rides and Slides Armband.
- Camp Sandusky - 10% discount. For reservations call 1-800-431-7449 and mention Great Ohio Coster Club.
- Delgrossos - Discounts on Day Passes & Season Passes
- Dollywood - $5 off admission.
- Fun-Land - Explore various discounts at both locations
- Holiday World - Season Pass: $150, Platinum Pass: $180, One-day Admission: $45.99
- Idlewild - Buy a Discounted 1-Day ticket for $34.99
- Indiana Beach - General Admission: $34.99, Under 48": $24.99, 60+ Years Old: $19.99
- Kennywood - Buy a Discounted 1-Day ticket for $34.99
- Kentucky Kingdom - Purchase a 1-day ticket for $39.99 or a 2-day ticket $44.99
- Memphis Kiddie Park - 1 free ride ticket.
- Sandcastle - Waiting on final details
- Silver Dollar City - 20% off at various Branson, Missouri hotels
- Waldameer - Purchase a Combo Pass online for $37.00
Your active membership provides you the opportunity, but does not guarantee your participation in park events such as CoasterMania (Cedar Point), Holiwood Nights (Holiday World), Coasterstock (Kings Island), Coastin' by the Ocean (Morey's Piers), Thrills in the Hills (Dollywood), etc. Additional benefits for 2022 will be posted here as they become available.
Are You Receiving Our Club Emails?
Are you a GOCC Member with an active, unexpired GOCC Membership and not receiving emails from the club on our upcoming events? GOCC strives to ensure all of our membership knows about upcoming events, and we regularly communicate those to our membership via emails, as well as posts in our social media. If you changed your email address, had let your membership lapse for a long periodof time and then and later rejoined or had previously opted out of receiving club emails we may not have your email address in our mailing list.
If you are not.receiving your club emails, and now wish to do so, pleased contact our webmaster at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your information and we will ensure you are on the list for future club announcements.. Thank You!
GOCC Merchandise
Want some awesome GOCC Merchandise? Check out our store at Cain Graphics. They offer tank tops, T-shirts, hoodies, and jackets, all with the GOCC logo.
