On Saturday, July 27th at the Northeast Area Rally, Jon
Walker, President of FMCA presented members with a dilemma. The cost of FMCA
Assist was to
go up 73% or FMCA has to discontinue it.
What does that mean to us? I want to give you my thoughts.
- Members who have not signed up for an extended
membership will probably face a $25 annual dues increase or loss of the
benefit.
- An estimate based on our roster shows less than
half our members will travel more than 100 miles to meet the requirements to
qualify for the benefit.
- According to FMCA Treasurer John Reynolds, there
were 8000 calls resulting in about 180 +/- rescues. That’s one in 42 that
needed help, indicating 98 of 100 wasted the insurance company’s time.
- The insurance company has given FMCA almost no
time to negotiate alternative terms. A number of alternatives were proposed,
but the carrier isn’t interested.
- I AGREE WITH
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD – SEPARATE FROM SEVEN CORNERS INSURANCE AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES
FOR 2020. That means we go without the benefit for one year.
- Just using the numbers I cited above, I believe a
50% dues increase could result in a loss of many members.
Sharon and I have a membership until 2022. At $75/year,
chances of us renewing after 2022 are slim.
Our representative at Minot, ND is Brian Pritchard and he has
a tough decision to make. My recommendation is “Reject the dues increase”, “End
the relationship with Seven Corners”.
Brian’s and Patty’s email is:
patymac46@gmail.com
Whatever your thoughts, let him know (me too). He’s our voice. The initial
meeting in Minot is August 13. So, he needs to know before that.
Jon Walker's letter describing the plans are on a tab at the top of this blog.
Take care,
Tom Roule
