National Director Report

The National Officer election results are as follows:

President: Charlie Adcock incumbent - unopposed
Vice President: Jon Walker incumbent - unopposed
Treasurer: Percey Bell- unopposed
Secretary: Gaye Young elected overJohn Ferrari

Membership as of May 31, 2015 stands at 72,754, and the rate of decrease is slowing. Problem is not recruiting new members, it is retaining them, even though the retention rate is a respectable 83%. In the period June 1,2014 to May 31,2015, 10,157 new members recruited, and 13,799 were lost. The Membership Corporation of America has been engaged to work on this problem, and results are encouraging.

Our Treasurer reports that it is not reasonable to get a fair representation of financial results this year by comparing this year to last, due to some accounting procedures that were changed to provide needed improvements. However, FMCA's financial position is strong, with cash balances of $546,000 and investment account balances of $8,987,000.

There were 2 bylaws revisions approved and 6 policy and procedure changes approved. Any member interested in reading these can see them in my records at the Fall Rally.

The FMCAssist program, which is a medical evacuation program, was reinstated by the Executive Board in Redmond last August as a member benefit. Monthly payments for this comes from earnings (no principal) of the investment account. I attended a meeting on FMCAssist, and I believe it is equal or better than any available outside FMCA. It is administered by Seven Corners Insurance company, phone 1-877-202-4176 in the U.S., and collect worldwide, 1-317-582-2619. It is of extreme importance that you phone them if you have a claim, or think you might have a claim before any costs are incurred. The company makes all arrangements, and pays all of the bills. They will not reimburse for costs that occur before calling them. To set up a file and begin the claim process, you must phone Seven Corners at the appropriate number above, tell them you expect to have or have a claim, and give them your FMCA member number. That's the whole procedure, and they will take it from there.

They will return the incapacitated family member or their mortal remains, their family members, pets, motor homes to their home, whether or not they are traveling in a motor home. And they will do this from anywhere in the world, with the exception of the motor home. Worldwide maximum benefits are:

Emergency medical evacuation/repatriation- up to $ 500,000
Emergency medical reunion - Up to $50,000
Return of mortal remains- Up to $50,000
Return of dependents- Up to $50,000
Vehicle return (North America only)- Up to $5,000
Pet return- Up to $1,000
Prescription med and glasses replacement- Up to $500
Assistance service- Included

There are many more services and exclusions related to this policy that are described in the company brochure. You may phone FMCA for a copy. Just don't make an expensive mistake and loose coverage by not having Seven Corners set up a file.

Ed Fisher
Dogwood National Director