f442485 Report post Posted August 16, 2020 don2346, very well said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted August 16, 2020 FMCA in order to maintain their not for profit status is listed as providing education. That is the reason funds are in the budget for education. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dluchini Report post Posted November 4, 2020 Whiteeagle: Did Dons2346 ever respond to you with details of the case where he says SkyMed did not perform? Or was he just spreading gossip? Please PM or post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 4, 2020 We have SkyMed. Just signed up and paid for another 3 year member ship! The way it works. If you need them, then you make all payments by credit card (CC providers know that 100% of charges will be paid back by SkyMed within 8 weeks)! Our CC is a Visa, that can only be used for SkyMed. Unfortunately, some folks don't bother to read or ask questions about a policy, before they need to use it and that's when you have problems!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 On the topic of the future of FMCA... I see a few YouTubers like Matt's RV reviews and Andrew Steele who make LOTS of videos and have a wide audience. They both do a lot of RV reviews and both of them do the reviews in remote locations all the time. Seems like it would be interesting to get them psyched up about FMCA and have them do something in conjunction with FMCA. Perhaps they could be invited to a rally where there are lots of manufacturers present and do a few on-site videos? Or perhaps do a remote from the FMCA HQ/campground. Just thinking of ways to get the word out, and since they are aiming at the RV buyers out there it seems like a good target audience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 If you read back in the last 6 pages of post I have suggested that same thing and got a BS answer. Why not encourage some of the people who have big followings to create "international chapters" and monetize recruiting new members. Just like you get something for recruiting new members. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 I wasn't so much talking about directly recruiting members, more so just promoting FMCA and getting the word out to people in the RV world who have no idea about FMCA and would not inquire on their own. However, if they can recruit members all the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 What better way to promote FMCA than get people like Keep Your Daydream who have 355K subscribers or as you noted RVing with Andrew Steele 57.9K subscribers, Matt's RV Reviews 87.9K subscribers. There are maney more. Yes there may be some overlap but getting the word out and explaining FMCA to people new to RVing or just geting the word out to people who have never heard of FMCA. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteeagle Report post Posted November 6, 2020 I do not believe I ever got the details on that alleged incident ... spoke to SkyMed Rep that would love to check it out further but couldn't give him any thing to check out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 I'm retired military and all my medical is $0 deductible. Two MC accidents and ambulances were covered, so I only need a portion of FMCA Assist. That being the return of my motorhome, etc. To me that is worth $25 extra a YEAR. The other $50 is for the camaraderie of the members, this forum, and a few discounts. The $75 a year is about a case of beer now-a-days. I'll drink water. Thanks FMCA - for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgallego Report post Posted November 7, 2020 On 11/5/2020 at 5:59 AM, richard5933 said: On the topic of the future of FMCA... I see a few YouTubers like Matt's RV reviews and Andrew Steele who make LOTS of videos and have a wide audience. They both do a lot of RV reviews and both of them do the reviews in remote locations all the time. Seems like it would be interesting to get them psyched up about FMCA and have them do something in conjunction with FMCA. Perhaps they could be invited to a rally where there are lots of manufacturers present and do a few on-site videos? Or perhaps do a remote from the FMCA HQ/campground. Just thinking of ways to get the word out, and since they are aiming at the RV buyers out there it seems like a good target audience. I watch both of them on youtube I think this would be a good idea. Jaime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 4 hours ago, jgallego said: I watch both of them on youtube I think this would be a good idea. Jaime So, how do we get this idea pushed to the people that can make something like this happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, richard5933 said: So, how do we get this idea pushed to the people that can make something like this happen? You would think the people in charge would be hammering on the door of all the directors trying to promote things like this that might improve growth. After all if you can improve growth and stop the losses you can ask for a raise. Bill Edited November 7, 2020 by wildebill308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 8, 2020 On 11/5/2020 at 6:59 AM, richard5933 said: On the topic of the future of FMCA... I see a few YouTubers like Matt's RV reviews and Andrew Steele who make LOTS of videos and have a wide audience. They both do a lot of RV reviews and both of them do the reviews in remote locations all the time. Seems like it would be interesting to get them psyched up about FMCA and have them do something in conjunction with FMCA. Perhaps they could be invited to a rally where there are lots of manufacturers present and do a few on-site videos? Or perhaps do a remote from the FMCA HQ/campground. Just thinking of ways to get the word out, and since they are aiming at the RV buyers out there it seems like a good target audience. IMO it's thinking outside the box like this that inspires better management. It was called brainstorming years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 8, 2020 We don't have enough "out side the box" thinking! Richard. Sad, but unless someone in EB have come up with this idea...it's not going anywhere! I can only think of 2 (one comes on Forum periodically), that would like your idea, but I don't think they can do much until after National Convention next Summer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted November 8, 2020 Carl - I understand what you're saying and it's sad to hear you say it. First problem I see in what you said is why don't the members of the EB visit the forums more often? Seems like they'd want to know what the members are talking about, especially when it's about FMCA itself. Second, can't believe that all decisions regarding marketing have to wait until the summer convention. Seems like there should be an ongoing effort in this regard. Anyone know who is responsible for marketing and related functions? Sounds like it's time for me (and hopefully others) to pick up the phone and make a few suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 8, 2020 You might contact Dan Ball, Director of Membership and Marketing, email address: dball@fmca.com or phone: 513-388-5319. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 8, 2020 Ross, agree but if you go back some pages on this Post, you will note that we have tried that approach and our illustrious CEO have answered instead, with several paragraphs off PC and Blah, blah, with no substance at all...stroke the children, cause we know not. 🤬 WBill tried and was met with a lot of condescending attitude & no answer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 8, 2020 Many members don’t know all the approaches that FMCA does or has tried. The question was who to contact which I answered. If they don’t want to contact Dan Ball then try President Jon Walker at jwalker@fmca.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 8, 2020 Ross...Stop it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, rossboyer said: Many members don’t know all the approaches that FMCA does or has tried. The question was who to contact which I answered. If they don’t want to contact Dan Ball then try President Jon Walker at jwalker@fmca.com. So why haven't they (when they were on hear) shown any leadership? You do remember they just sidestepped the whole problem. What have you done to communicate these ideas to them? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 8, 2020 I am not the one that asked who to contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 8, 2020 Right on Richard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smsdavis Report post Posted November 13, 2020 I think the problem with the youtubers promoting FMCA is that most of those folks would want FMCA to give them $$$$ to mention them. You have a problem with FMCA membership being older and not attracting younger people. It's the younger people that watch the YouTube videos and they would learn about FMCA though the video but then checking it out they'd find the average member is 70 something years old so why should they join. I think before you get YouTubers to promote FMCA you need to work on FMCA providing something to attract those younger families and individuals to FMCA. So. What does FMCA need to provide to attract the younger people? In this day and age there are so many apps and social sites that make it easy for people to connect in many ways to do many things. So...what is it that FMCA is missing that it needs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smsdavis Report post Posted November 14, 2020 So....what is FMCA missing that it needs to provide? I don't see a lot of socialization among FMCA members. The majority of members don't belong to chapters. So if you were rebuilding FMCA for the future, what would you want to see? Maybe instead of complaining about what doesn't work, we can generate some ideas to share to help FMCA grow and change for the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
