Eligibility: As GMC Eastern States is a chapter of FMCA, paid up membership in Family Motor Coach Association is a prerequisite for membership in this chapter as is ownership of a TZE GMC motorhome. 

Geographic Area: GMC Eastern States has selected as its territorial responsibility all States and Provinces East of the Mississippi River; however membership is open to all GMC owners who meet eligibility as described above. 

Rally Frequency: Official Chapter Rallies will be held twice per year, once in the North (summer) and once in the South (winter) The Winter Rally will be designated the Annual Meeting. Members, for special events as appropriate, can arrange more frequent area rallies. 

Annual Dues: Will be set at $25.00 per year to cover the general expenses of the Chapter and the cost of the newsletter (to be published 4 times per year) A new member making application after October 1 will be considered to be a member for the next calendar year. 

Initiation Fee: An initiation fee of $25.00 will be required for new members in order to cover name tags and other miscellaneous administrative expenses associated with first time membership. 

Membership Classes: Regular Family membership requires the ownership of a TZE GMC Motorhome. Family Associate membership is reserved for former members who no longer own a TZE GMC Motorhome who wish to remain in company with the Chapter. Family Associate members must remain in good standing with FMCA and will have no vote on Chapter matters, cannot hold elected Chapter offices, and shall pay dues at the same rate as regular members. 

Guests: Non-member owners of motor homes based on the GM TZE chassis are invited to attend Chapter Rallies as guests providing they are members in good standing with FMCA. Otherwise they are limited to attending one rally per year. Visitors are always welcomed at Rallies. Newsletter subscription is available for those who otherwise do not qualify for membership.  Editors of GMC Club Newsletters may receive a complimentary copy of our newsletter upon request. 

Vendors: Vendors who pay the same fees as other attendees will be provided space at Chapter Rallies. Vendors are required to carry their own liability insurance. 

December 14, 2002