Why should I join this club?

[edgray]

The WCMC was formed by its charter members as a chapter of FMCA. In addition to the benefits available through FMCA, membership in the club ADDS to your opportunities and experiences as an owner of a motor home built on the best gas chassis- a Workhorse Custom Chassis.

From the club BY-LAWS : "PURPOSE: This club exists to promote social, recreational, and informational exchange activities that provide for the enjoyment and pleasurable use of family member coaches." In addition, "ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for and to maintain membership in this club, a person must own at least one-third (1/3) of a coach built on a Workhorse Custom Chassis. He must meet the dues requirements and provisions set forth in the By-Laws of this club". There is also a standard non-discrimination clause.

The club just completed a very sucessful rally in Union City, In. "where our chassis were built". The rally certainly fulfilled the "purpose" of the club. We socialized with other owners, we relaxed and recreated, and we sure exchanged a LOT of information! In addition to special guided tours of the assembly line at WCC, members were able to hear National Service Director Alan Stegich speak about proper care and feeding of our chassis. Alcoa also presented a seminar on wheel dynamics and product choices. The social activities included wonderful catered meals, happy hours, campfire get togethers, and professional entertainment. WCC also provided bus tours to visit near-by Kitchen-Aid and world class chocolatier Ghyslain. There were 45 coaches in attendance, and only a few needed their WCC road side assistance to tow them out of Harter Park after the soaking rainstorm! There were numerous door prizes and the attendees left with several really nice gifts from WCC, including a framed photograph of the entire group by a professional photographer.

During the club's annual business meeting, a new slate of officers was elected. There are now two (2) Vice Presidents, an "East" and a "West", so that the hugh job of putting on a rally could be shared. The goal is to have TWO rallys per year to better serve a nationwide membership, and increase the opportunities to fulfill the club's purpose. All members are encouraged to register for and attend all rallies, regardless of where the rally may be held, or where the member may live. Another goal is to use all means possible to improve the club's ability to communicate with its members, and the fact that you are reading this open forum is a prime example of that. The club also maintains a dedicated website at : www.wcmc.workhorse.com

Another benefit of membership in WCMC is the additional interaction with Workhorse Custom Chassis itself. Our members are treated to special discounts on selected after market parts from Workhorse. Factory support at the most recent rally included attention to individual chassis concerns by Regional Service Managers. The opportunity to talk directly with company executives, and exchange ideas and concerns with them, can sometimes yield immeasurable benefits both now and in the future.

The WCMC is constantly admitting new members, and is looking for more who are willing to come and participate in its social and educational activities. Please, come join in the fun!

[SideRoads]

Geez Ed,

I thought the one who died with the most club memberships Won!, LOL.

You had to go add socialism, I mean socializn' and participatn', LOL

Anyway, I assume things are moving with the new club.

For selfish reasons, I hope to learn as much as I can about the Workhorse, etc. & meet some new folks down the road.

Good luck getting it on track, I know it is a lot of work.

John

[Wallaby Dan]

I know WorkHorse took over the P30/32 chassis but does that mean we could join the WorkHorse club or are we sol??

[edgray]

Capt. Dan: Thanks for your question. As stated in the post above, there is a clause in the Chapter's By-Laws that requires ownership of a WORKHORSE chassis. GM-Chevy P chassis aren't considered Workhorse products. I believe all Workhorse chassis vin #s start with 5B4.

The club does allow owners of the new Chevy-built Class C chassis to join, because these chassis are branded as Workhorse (decals on the front quarter panels) and Workhorse sells them to the coach builders as part of a marketing agreement with GM. These chassis are becoming quite popular; you may have read about the market-share gains in the Industry News section. ED

[FLYTYER]

It is too bad that a FMCA membership is required to join the WCMC. I do not LIKE the FMCA structure or operations for the same reason I am dropping my WIT membership...too many whiners who complain, but will not work to improve operations.

When WCMC drops the FMCA membership requirement, I'll reconsider. In my view, Workhorse Corp did not give this appropriate thought...but I still like their products very much.

[Nonno]

FLYTYER,

It's my understanding that it is to our(WCMC)advantage to be affiliated with them. Don't know all the advantages but, I believe, one advantage is that we fall under their insurance policy so when we have a club rally like we just had in Urbanna the members are covered under their policy rather than paying a significant amount ourselves for event insurance.

As for Workhorse Corp, I believe, we are totally independent of them although they are very supportive to our club.

I'm just a member of the club but I'm sure someone with more knowledge of what FMCA & WCC provides to the club will respond at some point.

["007"]

I would tend to agree doesn't make sense when I registered with WH they are the ones that directed me to irv2 and the forum on irv2.
FMCA was never mentioned. It would seem this forum would have a more meaningful purpose for them and members of WCMC. What can FMCA do for WH that we are already are doing on irv2 for WH.

[schaller56]

I'm new to motor homes but i guess i don't understand why the P32 isn't considered a work horse when the logo is on the steering wheel and both front quarters of our class A winnebago sightseer Thanks

[sal avitabile]

the Bethpage rally made me a beliver,wonderful people well organized i will try to make all the rally,s

Sal and Diane Avitabile

[edgray]

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In my view, Workhorse Corp did not give this appropriate thought...but I still like their products very much.

TED: good to hear from you. Your statement above is not valid simply because Workhorse (the company) had nothing to do with creating the WCMC. The CLUB was founded by a group of FMCA members who banded together to form a new chapter with a mutual interest in the chassis their motorhomes were built upon.

This is a common misunderstanding, but I can assure you the company does not RUN the club. It is owned by and operated by its members-who must be members of FMCA-because thats the way it started. The company has been very supportive of the club, and has become a vital part of our rallies, but has no control over the club.

I hope this clears up the confusion. ED

[edgray]

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What can FMCA do for WH that we are already are doing on irv2 for WH.

ROGER: Please see my other reply above. In answer to your question quoted above: Can you spell INSURANCE not to mention the other member benefits provided by FMCA. ED

[edgray]

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i don't understand why the P32 isn't considered a work horse when the logo is on the steering wheel and both front quarters of our class A winnebago sightseer Thanks

SCHALLER: I don't know where you got the idea that you could not join the WCMC. IF your VIN # begins with 5B4 and you join FMCA, then you can join WCMC. You will be most welcome as we have LOTS of P32 owners in the club. We also allow owners of the CHEVY/Workhorse Class C 14050 GVWR chassis to join, even though that specific chassis does not begin with 5B4.

Please go to www.wcmc.workhorse.com to learn more about the club. You can join by DL an application, or paying by CC. ED

[schaller56]

ED,

Where i got the idea was in the post you replied to with Capt. Dan that the GM/Chevy P Chasis aren't considered Workhorse as far as i know mine is GM and a P chasis Thanks Dave

[edgray]

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GM/Chevy P Chasis aren't considered Workhorse

SORRY for the confusion, however I'll attempt to clarify.

GM/CHEVY produced the P series for years, but was sold to Workhorse in 1999. WCC continued production of the P series until late 2005, I think. Bottom line is that if your steering wheel has a workhorse logo, and your vin # begins with 5B4 (world identifier for WCC) then you don't have a GM/CHEVY. I certainly hope your 2005 coach was not built on a chassis made prior to 1999 by GM!

Unfortunately, the pre-workhorse products are not eligible for membership in WCMC. And neither are those who have a blue oval in their steering wheel! But, we do allow any chassis make to come to our rallies as a guest of a member. At Urbanna we hade a Ford and a Monaco Roadmaster accompanied by our members. ED