Nov. 2019 Board of Directors Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

 A special meeting of the Board of Directors of Family Motor Coaching, Inc. was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, via teleconference. The National President and Secretary were both present. National President Jon Walker called the meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. EDT.

Members present:
 Jon Walker National President
Rett Porter National Senior Vice President
Kathie Balogh National Secretary
John Reynolds National Treasurer
Betty Duncan Board Member
Jamie Erickson Board Member
 Bill Mallory Board Member
Gary Milner Board Member
Don Schleuse Board Member
 John Traphagen Board Member
Joe Wright Board Member

Members not present:
 Lon Cross Board Member
Les Naylor Board Member
George Schremp Board Member
 Charlie Adcock Immediate Past National President (non-voting member)
Invited Guests: Steve Pickens Convention Committee Chairman
Connie Pool Past National President

Staff present:
Jason Gabbard IT Director
 Penny Gortemiller Director of Chapter Services & Governance
Pamela Kay Director of Communications, Publishing
Chris Smith Chief Executive Officer
Doug Uhlenbrock Director of Events

John Reynolds moved to waive the 2-day meeting notice. The motion was seconded and carried.

President Jon Walker reported that the purpose of this meeting was to discuss recent developments concerning contract negotiations to stage the association’s 102nd International Convention & RV Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York, July 29 through August 1, 2020.

Teleconference Rett Porter moved to withdraw from contract negotiations to hold FMCA’s summer International Convention at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York, July 29 through August 1, 2020, due to an unsigned final contract and projected over expenditures; and to immediately charge the Convention Committee to select an alternate location. The motion was seconded.

 Jon Walker called on Rett Porter to present an overview of these developments to the Board of Directors. It was reported that during negotiations, fairgrounds staff missed two deadlines over several months to submit a signed contract for the venue. It was stated that FMCA cannot wait any longer and must move forward with event planning. It was also reported that a detailed review of the Syracuse convention budget was projecting a significant financial loss in addition to the loss that was sustained after the Minot, North Dakota, convention. It was noted that venues that have the potential to make a profit should be selected. It was also noted that the only prepaid convention expense for Syracuse was for entertainment, and there are no other contractual obligations.

It was noted that board member Don Schleuse joined the meeting.

 Discussion was held regarding possible alternate locations that included Lincoln, Nebraska; Sedalia, Missouri; Hutchinson, Kansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Gillette, Wyoming. It was stated that the Northeast Area may still be the host area for this convention.

A roll call vote was taken:

Kathie Balogh voted yes
Betty Duncan voted yes
Bill Mallory voted yes
Jamie Erickson voted yes
Gary Milner voted yes
Rett Porter voted yes
John Reynolds voted yes
Don Schleuse abstained
John Traphagen voted yes
Joe Wright voted yes

The motion carried with 9 votes “for” and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

 Kathie Balogh                                                     Jon Walker
National Secretary                                               National President

Nov. 2019 National Pres. Message

November 20, 2019

Dear Governing Board Members,

Registration is open for FMCA’s 101st International Convention and RV Expo, “Sunsets + Saguaros,” March 26 through 29, 2020, at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona. To register, visit https://www.fmca.com/fmca-tucson-2020-learn-more, use the form included, or call our Events Department.

FMCA’s popular RV Basics course, powered by FMCA Academy, will take place March 23 through 25, 2020, in Tucson. Whether you’re an RV newbie or you’ve been RVing for years, consider attending this RV education course for worry-free RV fun! This course sells out quickly so visit www.fmca.com/rvbasics for more information and register now!

There is an added bonus being offered by FMCA Academy in Tucson. FMCA, in partnership with the RV Driving School, delivers two hands-on courses for driving and backing. All training will be done in your own RV! A two-day RV Driving Class and a one-day RV Backing Class can be scheduled. Visit www.fmca.com/rv-driving-school for more information and call to register. Space is limited.

FMCA's Board of Directors has voted to withdraw from contract negotiations to stage the association's 102nd International Convention & RV Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, July 29 through August 1, 2020. After many months of waiting to receive a contract for signature, the board determined that the time had come for FMCA to look for another location to stage this event. FMCA officials are currently busy vetting other sites for the association's 2020 summer convention and hope to have an announcement about a selected location in the coming weeks. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause members. The minutes from this meeting are incorporated in this mailing.

Chapter Fair and Block Parties in Tucson! Registration will open in January 2020. Plan to sign up to participate in the Chapter Fair and to host a Chapter Block Party.

Please remember to keep our chapters active! Chapter secretaries received a certification mailing last month from FMCA that included a chapter member roster and certification forms. Please assist your chapter secretary in completing and returning the forms to FMCA by December 31, 2019.

If you haven’t seen the chapter videos on FMCA.com, take a minute to watch them. You can find one on the “Find a Chapter” page under the Chapters tab. You can also check out the two chapter-related videos on the Structure page under the Chapters tab. Remember, you can always show these to help recruit members. There are also FMCA RV Club videos at YouTube.com/fmcaonline. Check them out, too.

The votes have been tabulated for the election of FMCA’s Review Council members for the 2019-2021 term, and the results are as follows: Herman Mullins, F302225, Chairman; Andy Balogh, F316832; Dennis Ducharme, F402669; Paul Mitchell, F165576; and Jerry Work, F246153. I would like to thank all of the candidates who volunteered to serve. The council will be evaluating the demographics of FMCA’s areas in 2020. Please see the enclosed flier for additional information.

The dates and locations of other FMCA events are available in Family RVing magazine and on FMCA.com. Submitting your chapter rally information for publication is quick and easy with the online form. Be sure to check which of these events fit into your travel plans.

This mailing, as well as previous Governing Board mailings, can be found on the Governance website, http://governance.fmca.com.

Please note that the FMCA national office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2019, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will also be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from Tuesday, December 24, 2019, through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The office will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Thanksgiving wishes from across the miles. Until the next journey,
Jon Walker, F268778
National President

cc: Chapter Presidents
Chapter Alternate National Directors

FMCA 2019 August Membership Mtg.

Family Motor Coach Association Page 1

August 17, 2019 Minot, North Dakota

 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

 National President Jon Walker called the Annual Membership Meeting of the Family Motor Coach Association to order at 9:16 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Minot, North Dakota.

President Walker called on FMCA Chaplain Dane Bailey for the Invocation. National Secretary Gaye Young led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Sarah Getto led the singing of the “Canadian National Anthem” and the “United States National Anthem.”

National Secretary Gaye Young presented the Secretary’s report. The reading of the minutes of the July 21, 2018, Annual Membership Meeting held in Gillette, Wyoming, was waived, and the minutes were approved as distributed.

National Treasurer John Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s Report. He reported that revenue is up $106,553 over this time in fiscal year 2018. He also reported that operating expenses are down, and the big saving continues to be FMCAssist, which is down $375,469.

President Walker accepted the Treasurer’s Report for file. President Jon Walker presented the President’s report. He noted that the state of our association is good. He reported that 24 of the last 25 months have had positive membership growth and that over the last year, FMCA has acquired new partnerships, which has contributed to an additional $500,000 in revenue. He shared that the Governing Board approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2020, which has enough of a surplus to allow FMCA to begin rebuilding the reserves and investments accounts. He shared that the budget also includes the funding to continue providing the FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program benefit. He expressed his thanks and appreciation for FMCAs CEO Chris Smith, and the national office staff in Cincinnati, Ohio, and especially for his wife, Sondra.

 Special Recognition Awards were presented to outgoing officers: Gaye Young, National Secretary, and her husband, Jerry; Barbara Smith, Northeast Area National Vice President, and her husband, Ed; and Jack Mayberry, Rocky Mountain Area National Vice President, and his wife, Connie.

 National officer attachment plates were presented to the incoming officers: Kathie Balogh, National Secretary, and her husband Andy; John Traphagen, Northeast Area National Vice President, and his wife, Sharon; and Jamie Erickson, Rocky Mountain Area National Vice President, and his wife, Galina.

President Walker presented Jeannie Carey, F384182, of the Arkansas Travelers Chapter, with FMCA’s Robert L. Richter Award. This award is presented to an individual who is responsible for communications to and about an FMCA chapter.

President Walker presented Ross Boyer, F268985, with FMCA’s Kenneth T. Scott Pipe Dreamer’s Award. The Executive Board bestows this award on an individual who has earned the gratitude of FMCA by some exceptionally worthy or beneficial service to FMCA or to family motor coach owners in general.

 Jim and Betty Duncan, F253901; Jamie and Galina Erickson, F142560S; Jack and Connie Jones, F327809; and Gary and Glenda Milner, F409834, were recognized with watches for recruiting 100 FMCA members.

There was no unfinished business or new business.

Dane Bailey conducted the installation of the newly elected and re-elected national officers as follows: National President Jon Walker and his wife, Sondra; National Senior Vice President Rett Porter and his wife, Claire; National Secretary Kathie Balogh and her husband, Andy; National Treasurer John Reynolds and his wife, Jayne; Midwest Area National Vice President Gary Milner and his wife, Glenda; Northeast Area National Vice President John Traphagen and his wife, Sharon; Rocky Mountain Area National Vice President Jamie Erickson and his wife, Galina; South Central Area National Vice President Joe Wright and his wife, Nancy; and Southeast Area National Vice President Betty Duncan and her husband, Jim.

The remaining members of the Executive Board were introduced as follows: Eastern Area National Vice President Bill Mallory and his wife, Garnetta; Great Lakes Area Vice President Les Naylor and his wife, Sue; International Area National Vice President George Schremp and his wife, Maxine; Northwest Area National Vice President Don Schleuse and his wife, Barbara; Western Area National Vice President Lon Cross and his wife, Christine; and Charlie Adcock and his wife Gloria, Immediate Past President, who could not attend the event.

 The members of the Executive Board agreed to accept the responsibilities of their respective offices and agreed to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with FMCA’s Code of Ethics. The existing members of the Executive Board reaffirmed their commitment.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

Gaye Young                                                                                    Jon Walker

National Secretary                                                                        National President

Cape Cod Rally

Hi Everyone!

The recent FMCA Rally at Scusset Beach on the Cape Cod Canal was attended by 37 motorhomes from over 5 FMCA Chapters.  The Metropolitan Chapter had 5 members in attendance.

The weather was fantastic.  The Breakfasts, Barbeques and Ice Cream Social were great!  The people were terrific.  A really good time was had by all.  Try to mark your calendars for next year to attend this fantastic get-together.

We are planning our next get-together at the FMCA Northeast Area Rally (NEAR) in Syracuse, NY.
A group will be going in a day early on the 23rd of July and we plan to park together and schedule some barbeques and dinners out on the town while there.  Please let us know if you are going to attend so we can include you in our planning as well.  Hope to see you there!

New Northeast Area FMCA President

Just wanted you to know that we have a new Northeast Area Vice President.  John Traphagen is now the new President, the vote was close 15 to 14 against Barbara Smith.

Barbara will continue to function as President until the National Rally in Minot, ND. And she will be presiding over the Syracuse Rally.

Let us thank Barbara for her service to the Area and wish John good luck as he takes office

fraudulent email circulating from a mat matson

We have been informed and asked to send this information out to our membership by Charlotte Lawyer.

There is a fraudulent email circulating from a mat matson.  It says fmca has sent you a document click here to view .

Do not open.  It is not from FMCA.  Put it in your junk or spam folder

I have talked to FMCA about this and they are investigating. 


Thanks

Charlotte 

July 4th Scusset Beach

There is still time if you would like to attend the Rally on the Cape Cod Canal.
you have until June 14th to get your paperwork in.  Hope to see you there!

Rally application must be received by June 14

                      SCUSSET BEACH

20 Scusset Beach Rd Sagamore Beach MA 02562

!  !  ! JULY 4TH CELEBRATION WEEK !  !  !

Please mail in this WHOLE page with your check

COME IN AS EARLY AS 10am FRIDAY, JUNE 28th

LEAVE AS LATE AS 3pm SUNDAY, JULY 7th, 2019 CHOOSE WHOLE WEEK 9 nights or SECOND WEEKEND 4 nights!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

NAME ___________________________________________________ F# ___________ # OF PEOPLE ____

ADDRESS ___________________________________ CITY _________________ STATE ____ ZIP ______

MOTORHOME REG ______________________ ST ____ CAR REG ______________________ ST ____

Please include a COPY of all rabies certificates with application COACH LENGTH __________

PHONE or EMAIL ________________________________________________________________________

Designate which club: Northeastern ____ Cape Codders ____ Yankee Travelers ____ All 3 ____

Handicapped parking needed? Yes No This means you’ll be close to the tent Please provide copy of handicapped permit with reservation

We are offering a choice of length of stay this year. Costs for this rally are as follows

 Second Weekend: Wednesday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 6th, leaving Sunday, July 7th

 $170 for two people in coach, $140 for 1 person in coach. 4 nights

 Whole Week: Friday, June 28th through Saturday, July 6th, leaving Sunday, July 7th

            $300 for 2 people in coach, $260 for one person in coach. 9 nights

Questions? Contact Norky at mrsmastro197@gmail.com or 860-508-4361

Up Pipes Required, No portable or outside generators, Guests must be IN YOUR COACH

***POSITIVELY NO ARRIVALS before 10am FRIDAY, JUNE 28^th Scusset’s Rules***

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK IN WITH THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL

They will give you your motorhome and car passes. Please understand that we pay Scusset per coach per night. If you leave early, please let us know.

Please fill in ALL applicable numbers and amounts

                                             DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE RALLY:

Coach with 1 person

Coach with 2 people

Extra charges are for EXTRA people only  Children under 18 are free

                # of people 18 years or older:     2^nd Weekend ____ @ $30 each $

                                                                                OR      Whole Week ____ @ $40 each   $

                                                                                                                TOTAL ENCLOSED       $

*** PLEASE FILL IN ALL INFORMATION, ESP. REG. #s ***

(required by Scusset Beach)

Make check payable to: CAPE CODDERS/FMCA and mail to:

ELEANOR MASTROBATTISTO, 197 EAST CHIPPENS HILL ROAD, BURLINGTON CT 06013 FIRST 75 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

! WELCOME TO THE WEEK-LONG, FOURTH OF JULY TRI-RALLY AT 

SCUSSET BEACH!  ^☼ "#  

Questions? Contact Norky at mrsmastro197@gmail.com or 860-508-4361

*** NO ARRIVALS before 10am FRIDAY, JUNE 28^th ***