The Motor Caravanners’ Club (The Club) information The Club The Motor Caravanners’ Club was formed in 1960 by a group of like-minded enthusiasts who were unable to find an organisation catering for the needs of an ever increasing number of motor caravan owners. The Club remained loyal to those early expectations and now owners throughout the UK can benefit by being a member of a club run by volunteer Motor Caravanners’ solely for Motor Caravanners’. How the Club works The Club is a limited company, limited by guarantee, run by an honorary Council of Management (COM) they are volunteers elected by members from club members. The COM has a maximum of 15 members. COM members serve on committees responsible for recruitment, membership services including disabilities, marketing, finance, group liaison, administration and the National Rally. The chair persons of these committees together with the Club Chairman and Vice Chairman also form Disciplinary and Executive Committees. In addition to these posts COM appoints a Company Secretary/Administrator and an Office Assistant, together they provide administrative services from the Club’s registered office at: “The Motor Caravanners’ Club Ltd”; Wood Farm Estate, Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern, WR13 6NA. The office is open during normal business hours Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-2pm and can be contacted by phone on 01684 311 677 or e-mail info@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk The COM also appoints a Financial Officer to oversee all financial matters including the preparation of the Club’s statutory accounts for audit and presentation to the members at the AGM. There are also a number of other officers with specific skills who advise COM. Joining the Club Membership of the Club is only open to owners of motor caravans and comprises up to two named adults. Members are initially allocated to geographical Groups defined by
their postcode and also have an option to join special interest Groups based on a particular hobby or interest. Transfers between Groups are available. Children and Grandchildren under the age of 18 are considered to be part of the member’s family. Subscriptions are payable annually from the date of joining and subscription payments can be made online, by direct debit or by phoning Head Office and using bank card. Additional adults are charged an appropriate fee when participating in rallies and other Club activities. Online joining facilities are available. The health care card can be obtained on line. Disability Advisor The COM relies on the services of its’ own Disabilities Advisor for guidance on Mobility matters, including advice on motor home adaptations for members. Conversions of motor caravans have increased considerably in recent years and such members have found the Club particularly suitable to their circumstances. Associate Membership Those members, who for whatever reason, are unable to continue to use their motor caravan but wish to stay in touch with friends, are able to change their membership to Associate Membership with an approval letter from their Group Secretary. They will also continue to receive their magazine and participate in rallies and social activities, but they will not be able to stay overnight in their own Motor Caravan under Associate Membership but can stay overnight in a friends unit, provided it is legal and safe to do so. Groups The Group Committees manage their own affairs, subject to the Constitution for Groups (CFG). As Group committees and the Council of Management (COM) are elected from ordinary members, these rules are in place to guide them in running the affairs of the Club and its Groups. Groups committees organise regular rallies, usually over weekends and that includes Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2022 243
