fmca report
FMCA Has Benefits... John Smyrski
Thank you... As I complete my tenure as National Director for FMCA, I anticipate that many GMCMI members will continue their FMCA membership, and others will choose to join in the future. I want to emphasize that there are many benefits provided to FMCA members, and I encourage anyone considering joining FMCA to look into those benefits. Some are listed at right.
Here are just some of the benefits that FMCA offers: • FMCA Assist – an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation coverage • RV Wifi – discounted mobile internet plans through Sprint and Verizon • Family RVing magazine – print and digital editions • FMCA University – decades of RV knowledge accessible digitally • FMCA Campground – stay two nights free every month at FMCA office in Cincinnati • Advocacy – working to protect RV owners’ rights • Camping Fee Discounts – at KOAs and other FMCA commercial member RV parks • RV Tours – caravan with us • Shopping Discounts – at Costco, UPS, OfficeMax/Office Depot • Car Rental Discounts – at Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and National Car Rental • Mail Forwarding – discount rates for your mail and residency needs • Roadside Rescue – purchase coverage at a discounted group rate
For additional benefits and information, go to: fmca.com/fmcarvclubbenefits
Also, there are national and regional conventions during the year. They offer fun and fellowship, but also seminars and vendor presentations. I also would like to say thank you to my sidekick Keith, your Alternate National Director for FMCA. It has been a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to seeing you at the Spring GMCMI Convention in Patterson, Louisiana!
John and Keith... FMCA and GMCMI have been synonymous since the GMC chapter was formed years ago. FMCA and GMC Motorhome chapters were linked by membership and mission, providing valuable information, benefits, and fun endeavors. At the end of last year, the link was changed when GMCMI made the decision to part with FMCA (see page 7 for more information). However, many members will continue their membership with FMCA and GMCMI, seeing value in both organizations. So, in many ways, the link will remain. While the changes begin and continue, it is important to acknowledge the special relationship with FMCA provided by our National Director John Smyrski, and the Alternate National Director Keith Weeks. These fellows were the vital communication link between GMCMI and FMCA, and over the years alerted us to benefits and changes as we RVed across the country. John was faithful in attending our Conventions and was a most active participant in Convention happenings. His willingness to be a “lightning rod” for FMCA was much appreciated! He endured endless comments about his S.O.B. (some other brand) motorhome, but kept smiling through it all. And, Keith, mister reliable, was always ready to step up, ready to answer questions or find answers if needed. So, thanks to John and Keith. Don’t go away – we aren’t done with you yet!
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