Kids of all ages flocked to the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, this morning to see a special RV. The Toy Story 4 Summer Road Trip made a stop there before continuing on to Chicago. In fact,...
Celebrating Patriotism with FMCA’s Arkansas Travelers Chapter
Our Fourth of July celebration will have a much deeper meaning for Sondra and me this year. Why, you ask? FMCA's Arkansas Travelers chapter asked us to attend their Medal of Honor rally in Gainesville, Texas, this past April. Gainesville:...
My Vision for FMCA
Thank you for taking the time to read this important message about my vision for the future of our organization, Family Motor Coach Association. FMCA's Purpose First, I’d like to share with you the original (and current) purpose of FMCA. ...
FMCA Working to Become “Member Driven”
FMCA is working to become a more "member driven" organization. As many organizations of all types and sizes know, increasing membership engagement is a challenge in today's world. How to Plan for FMCA's Future For instance, finding ways to engage...
Let’s Chat About FMCA 😎
In 1963, 26 families in Hinckley, Maine, formed a member-based association with a unique interest in converting old buses into family “house cars.” That was the beginning of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). Today, FMCA has grown to be the...
Won’t You Be My Valentine?
Happy Valentine's Day! Today is Valentine’s Day, and it is a special time for me. When I was a small child, my brother, Tim, and I would ride the “BIG” Illinois Central Railroad train, “The City of New Orleans” or...
Meet “The X-Games”
The "X-Games" I recently got to speak with Maureen Milne, F446881. Maureen and her husband Mark are part-time RVers based out of Chandler, Arizona. RVing runs deep in the Milne family and has been a central theme of their marriage....
Mobile Hotspot: New Travel-Friendly Technology
Have you heard about FMCA’s new Tech Connect+ benefit package? I recently signed up for the package, which also includes a Sprint mobile hotspot with unlimited 3G-4G LTE service. This is a month-to-month plan with no contract and costs $49.99...
From Thanksgiving . . . To Christmas
I have written in the past about how important Thanksgiving is to me. It's been a busy fall for us with many trips, and this year is no different. To me, Thanksgiving is the one time of the year when...
Celebrating an FMCA “Nomadiversary”
I’m a lucky guy. It’s my “job” to travel the country and spread the word about FMCA with my wife, Sondra. I love meeting FMCA members and swapping our campfire stories. I recently spoke with Corey and Tonya Secrest, F461379,...