Foretravel motorcade change

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Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #25 – December 22, 2018, 01:56:39 pm

We've had limited experience at the Motorcade events but when we've been able to go they are outstanding. James has saved us on the road twice.

In Branson at the Grandvention as I looked around the room I realized that most of the wonderful people there are, like me, getting a little long in the tooth. The club probably has a short life without infusing new blood. Those people won't come from a diminishing number of older coaches on the road. Taking on other brands may be the salvation of the group.

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #26 – December 22, 2018, 02:03:17 pm

Quote from: Tim Fiedler – December 22, 2018, 01:29:52 pm

I would vote for whatever it takes membership wise to keep the club viable. With the dwindling numbers of coaches being built, accepting SOB may become an economic necessity, perhaps a dues increase or both.
Tim Fielder

Years ago I got invited to potluck campfire the first day of owning a Barth. The president of the club had SOB, Monaco. I was shocked, however, after talking to her, "our RV had its last breakdown in Canada, we had no choice, and these are my best friends". I fully understood, an evening I'll remember forever. Tim, even if not an economic necessity, it is the right thing to do. Although it would be nice to have only FT members, have you ever experienced the feeling, being told you do not qualify for membership? I have, it sucks. Maybe a patch for the jacket under the FT emblem, SOB? Are we really that exclusive of a club?

No matter what, I probably will never go to a Motorcade event, unless all the stars line up. I will remain a member to support the membership and the brand. Un-rallies, another story, I'll attend any I can and am near.

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Reply #27 – December 22, 2018, 02:13:29 pm

I still don't understand how the Motorcade is going to work or be managed. Just an idea... Why not create Foretravel Chapters via FMCA. There could be different chapters for different areas or regions. Just my 2 cents.
John M

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Reply #28 – December 22, 2018, 02:14:10 pm

I probably was accepted to a few before they figured out what they were dealing with.....lax investigation to be sure...

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Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #29 – December 22, 2018, 04:22:11 pm

We've been Motorcade members since we bought our Foretravel in 2013 and have yet to attend an event. We'd like to, but so far their schedules and ours have not matched up. Someday, maybe, it will happen.

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Reply #30 – December 22, 2018, 04:34:31 pm

We are 60 and 61. We love the motorhome lifestyle for its freedom. Some of our best friends are fellow FT owners. That makes perfect sense as we are like minded people with these coaches and this forum in common.

The Motorcades are just too structured for our taste. We prefer to spend our time out in a less structured manner. We have been member since we bought our coach to support the brand. Going forward we will probably not rejoin.

We love un-rallies!

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Reply #31 – December 22, 2018, 05:54:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff & Sandy – December 22, 2018, 04:34:31 pm

We are 60 and 61. We love the motorhome lifestyle for its freedom. Some of our best friends are fellow FT owners. That makes perfect sense as we are like minded people with these coaches and this forum in common.

The Motorcades are just too structured for our taste. We prefer to spend our time out in a less structured manner. We have been member since we bought our coach to support the brand. Going forward we will probably not rejoin.

We love un-rallies!

Unrally 2019 Camp Wolbertus..!!!!!!!!

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #32 – December 22, 2018, 06:01:54 pm

Quote from: Hans&Marjet – December 22, 2018, 05:54:32 pm

Unrally 2019 Camp Wolbertus..!!!!!!!!

How much room do you have?

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #33 – December 22, 2018, 06:28:03 pm

Quote from: stevec22 – December 22, 2018, 06:01:54 pm

How much room do you have?

Probably squeeze 6 ...Jeff/Allen what ya think.??

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #34 – December 22, 2018, 06:30:24 pm

Quote from: Hans&Marjet – December 22, 2018, 06:28:03 pm

Probably squeeze 6 ...Jeff/Allen what ya think.??

Wait, If I tear the veggie garden fence down ( one side ) probably 3 more but no power...

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #35 – December 23, 2018, 03:23:18 pm

I'm pretty sure that former FT owners/members can now continue as club members if they have SOB.

Rich

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Reply #36 – December 23, 2018, 04:04:42 pm

6 easy Hans

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Reply #37 – December 23, 2018, 04:38:45 pm

Six for sure.

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Reply #38 – January 02, 2019, 04:59:53 pm

We bought our Foretravel 11 years ago and live in it full time. During this time we have had some exposure to Motorcade Club- 1 Granvention and a mini motorcade after it. Met lots of great people there and we are still friends now. We have attended several chapter rallies across the country when it fit our schedule and was going to places we wanted to go. Enjoyed them a lot and saw some old friends and made new ones. We also enjoy the Un-rallies wherever we run into other Foretravelers.

My main point is that a motor coach club is just that, a club of like minded people who enjoy each others company and want to do similar activities. They can be formal like the Motorcade or informal like the Un- rallies. As things are changing perhaps there can be a blending of these concepts?

This is my 2 cents worth- oops, not 2 cents, we already paid our 2019 dues.

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #39 – January 31, 2019, 06:58:38 pm

Dear Motorcade Club Members,
The structural change that is coming to the Club is just a change. Lyle Reed's decision to due this is a business decision that we have to respect. The change does give us options for the future that we do not have as a subsidiary of FOT. The Board of Directors are setting up committees to have an officer structure, business plan, and revised bylaws in place by the time FOT completes the divestiture sometime in June of this year. A preliminary meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled at FOT on March 13.
After this meeting, we should have a clearer idea of the corporate structure, any transitional financial support, and the level of support that FOT will provide with the services of Beverly and other staff. Not all Board members can make the meeting so we plan to email the minutes to all Board members. At that time, I will update the Forum on this platform.
Remember, if the Club was important to you prior to this announced change, it will be important to you after. Only, now, you, as a member, will have more control over what we do.
Steve crook
President

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #40 – January 31, 2019, 07:31:05 pm

I see this change as an opportunity that allows users to control what's offered rather than being "hostage" to corporate winds of change. For the opportunity to be realized, however, will require all of us to stay involved in local chapters supporting rallies and understanding that this like Motorcades must pay for themselves. I'd be surprised if FT does to continue to honor the 10% discount and technical support since it drives their revenue too. There are many active owners groups for brands that are not even in existence. As a FT owner we should all consider the modest cost of membership to preserve the community we all enjoy.

My 2 cents.

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #41 – January 31, 2019, 08:05:42 pm

I have never and not sure if I will ever meet up and be a part of the Motorcade area chapter....I sign up for the discount..

Funny I dont like annual fee credit cards but here I am paying the fee to get a discount. Haaa.. Funny how things change!!

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #42 – January 31, 2019, 09:51:13 pm

Welcome Steve, and thanks for the information.

I do hope that FOT will continue with the tech support.

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #43 – February 02, 2019, 10:23:57 am

Did anybody get a new 2019 membership card yet?

jk

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #44 – February 02, 2019, 10:40:13 am

Paid our dues and nothing yet.

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Reply #45 – February 02, 2019, 12:56:11 pm

Quote from: pugmom – February 02, 2019, 10:40:13 am

Paid our dues and nothing yet.

Same here

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Reply #46 – February 03, 2019, 02:27:12 am

Quote from: craneman – February 02, 2019, 12:56:11 pm

Same here

Same here too.

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #47 – February 03, 2019, 08:15:32 am

For those lurking or otherwise not knowledgeable, perhaps someone could explain the costs involved as well as the benefits for joining the Motorcade.

Larry

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Reply #48 – February 03, 2019, 09:54:33 am

Foretravel Motorcoach - Foretravel Motorcade Club

Re: Foretravel motorcade change

Reply #49 – February 03, 2019, 10:05:58 am

I would imagine that most folks are motivated to join the Motorcade Club is because of the 10% discount they receive on parts and services at FOT. Additionally they have access to James Triana's tech support.
I would guess that fewer than half of the membership is motivated by the club activities, be it at a local chapter level or at the international level. Most of the Motorcades don't seem to attract the participation levels they did in years past even though they are well organized and the costs seem to be reasonable. Sandy and I have enjoyed the rallies and Motorcades we have been part of and have met and made friends with many members we probably wouldn't have met otherwise.
For a $100 a year you get the FOT discount, a Motorcade Club magazine and tech support and the opportunity to participate in club events. All on all a pretty good deal from my perspective.

In regard to the membership cards I would add that I have never been asked to show this as proof of membership. Just giving our Motorcade member number to anyone that asked for it was sufficient.

Steve

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