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About Our Members

Members are spread across the eastern part of the United States and Canada. In addition to members from this geographical area of North America, we also have members from across the continent and the world. Though we have rallies like other RV clubs, one of the primary reasons for the existence of GMCES is the dissemination of technical and supportive information. To that end, each rally always includes several technical presentations as well as other activities that can be enjoyed by all attendees.

The Membership Fee

Dues are payable and due on January 1 of each year. Dues and initiation fee (if any) may be set each year as determined by the club. For 2010 dues for all members, new or returning, will be $20. There will be no initiation fee accessed in 2010 for new members. Also, according to the Standing Rules, membership fees paid after October 1 of any year will be valid through December 31 of the following year. For instance, if a new member joins the club and pays the dues on October 15, 2009 the club shall consider that member in good standing through the balance of 2010. Also note that GMCES requires that any member also retain membership in FMCA. As an affiliate Eastern States is recognized as being fully incorporated according to the bylaws and guidelines of FMCA.

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Leadership of GMC Eastern States for 2010

The offices, names, email addresses and telephone numbers of GMCES’ leaders are as follows:

• President: Byron Songer - bsonger@songerconsulting.net - (502) 254-3371
• Past President: Bill Brown - carguybill@sbcglobal.net - (740) 202-0763
• Vice President: Bob Stockholm - rstockholm@woh.rr.com - (937) 374-6569
• Vice President: Jim White - jameswwhite@cyberwind.net - (434) 361-0206
• Vice President: Luther McConnell - ledmcconnell@aol.com - (314) 739-6542
• Secretary: Anne Hart - hartdna2@gmail.com - (989) 277-3150
• Treasurer: Diane Sekula (interim)
• FMCA Director: Joan Dotson - shawnee@charter.net - (828) 465-0678
• Alternate FMCA Director: Dan Gregg - gregg_dan@hotmail.com - (573) 614-4008

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Stay in Touch through Google Groups

At a GMCES meeting, Ken Henderson agreed to create a mailing list to facilitate dissemination of information and announcements to the membership. A secondary reason for creating an online membership group is to provide a way for members to exchange GMC MotorHome and GMCES-related information. For several reasons, that task has been delayed until now.

As of October 2008 we now have an Eastern States group at Google Groups. It’s simply called “GMCES Mailing List.” Through it members can send or receive information through the group page without having to know the names or email addresses of everyone else. To join the group go to:

http://groups.google.com/group/gmces-mailing-list

There, you'll find clear instructions on how to apply for membership in the group. If you aren’t already a member of Google (have a Google Account), you can follow the link to accomplish that necessary task.

Shortly after you apply you’ll receive an email announcing your application (since the announcement comes from the domain, Gmail.com, be sure your email doesn’t recognized it a Junk). As soon Ken Henderson can reply to that, you'll have full access to the GMCES Mailing List. During the next phase of joining members can then set the preferences for how you'd like to receive messages, etc.

Officers of GMCES have high hopes for improving our club by the use of this communication technique. However, it can only be effective with your cooperation: everyone needs to sign up, and maintain their correct email address. Maintenance status of your membership will be accomplished only by each of you.

While some people are very leery of Gmail fearing that spam or other unwanted email will become a problem, please be aware that your email settings won’t be made available because the group is set up as a private group for members only that are in good standing. So, go ahead sign up and participate as a member.