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Betty gives the reasons I hope FMCA allows towables. I have a travel trailer, and the benefits she identifies are ones I value too. FMCA would certainly gain another member if the change passes.Betty Brewer said:I am a long time ( 20 year plus) RVForum member and a long time FMCA member. I am a volunteer in both organizations. I was an officer in our 4 Wheeler Chapter and did several seminars on FMCA member benefits. What has been said about declining membership in the National Organization was true until this past year where there was a slight gain in membership. One of the most important issues for me in FMCA is the medical evacuation program. Should my husband have a medical emergency that renders him unable to drive our motorhome, FMCAssist will arrange someone to transport our rig home. They will also fly in a family member to drive our rig home, they would transport him to another medical facility providing all procedures are followed. Just last Monday I called 911 and had husband transported to Emergency Hospital in Salida, Colorado. It was 25 miles from our campground. You can bet I was grateful to have my $60 FMCA membership in hand as all kinds of possible scenarios could have followed. Thankfully all is well now but what price insurance for peace of mind?
We also partake of FMCA Rallies, Conventions and Shows. We use the tire discount. We read the magazine. We go on caravans. We have long time friends on this RVForum who have travel trailers and 5th wheels. As Charlie Adcock past president said , it is all about having fun. As RVers do we care what our friends drive? The FMCA organization is aging, fewer new members are joining. If younger members join, our benefits can remain as actuaries base rates on age. [size=12pt]I am voting IN FAVOR of the move to allow towables [/size]in order to make FMCA more viable with the possibility of new members. I see no down side to the move.
On an unrelated note, why do some people think it is important to be part of an exclusive club? I just don't get it. Motorhomes range in price from $1.5M or more to the $5,000 range. It doesn't seem like the exclusivity is based on cost or age or quality. I certainly do see the argument about rally topics potentially being diluted. Is that what folks mean? Not trying to be snarky at all; I am just curious.