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GMC MOTORHOMES INTERNATIONALGMC Motorhomes International was founded in 1982 by Ralph Luby>> GMC Motorhomes International 1402 So Cage Blvd, Unit 273Pharr, TX 78577 | 612-501-4600 [email protected] | gmcmi.com>> GMC Vintage RVing Magazine Published quarterly for members of GMC Motorhomes International.A chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA).Managing Editor | Graphic DesignerKimberlea Weeks | 612-501-4600 [email protected] Frey | 215-536-9064 [email protected]>> Online and Digital Delivery Magazine Versions A digital flipbook version of the magazine is available online at gmcmi.com/gmc-vintage-rving/.For delivery of your magazine by email (pdf format), send an email to admin@ gmcmi.com. It will then not be delivered via the postal service.>> GMC Article and Part Number SubmissionPlease send article contributions and newly found part number crossovers to the editor for publication.>> GMCMI.com Website 612-501-4600 | [email protected]>> DisclaimerArticles are contributed by members and others which are published as a service to members. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Independent verification is urged.©2018 GMC Motorhomes International2016-2017 GMCMI Board of DirectorsStan EdwardsPresidentLarry McLaughlinVP NortheastDolph SantorineVP EasternKerry PinkertonVP SoutheastRandy Van WinkleVP South CentralDale RoppVP Great LakesLucy WeidnerVP MidwestMarilyn PeltzerVP Rocky MountainEmery StoraVP WesternJerry WorkVP NorthwestKim WeeksVP AdministrationJanet FreySecretaryFred HudspethTreasurerJohn SmyrskiNational DirectorKeith WeeksAlt. Nat. DirectorDavid BlackshearPast PresidentStan Edwardspresident’s cornerRiddle: What speaks with a quack and walks with a crutch?Answer: Me. I am a lame duck!At the GMCMI Business Meeting on the last day of the Convention (Thursday, September 27), you, the membership of GMCMI, will elect new officers. By the end of the meeting, I will no longer be your president. Let me explain how all of this works.At the Spring Convention, the Board of Directorsproposes a Nominating Committee. The membershipmay accept the proposed Committee, or alter it, and votesthem in. The Nominating Committee then proposes a slate of candidates for all of the officer positions at the Fall Convention. The membership then has the opportunity to propose an alternate candidate for any of the positions, a vote is taken, and the new officers are elected by the membership.The country is broken up into nine regions – the same nine regions that FMCA uses.An individual can be elected for up to four consecutive terms as vice president of a particular region. But each time he/she is elected, it is for a one-year term. In order for him/her to serve additional years, he/she must be re-elected to each additional year. The Board of Directors is comprised of the nine regional vice presidents, the president, the treasurer, the secretary,the national director to FMCA and alternate (GMCMI’s representatives to FMCA,) the immediate past president, and the VP of administration.“This is the definition of democracy at work.”– STAN EDWARDS, GMCMI PRESIDENTThe Board meets several times at each Convention and may be contacted by email or phone throughout the year to discuss issues that may affect the chapter. The president appointsone of the nine regional vice presidents to be his president pro-tem, to stand in with all authority of the president in case the president cannot be present or serve.The executive board makes decisions as required to keep the chapter running between Conventions, this is not as oftenas you might think. The executive board is comprised of the president, the president pro-tem, the treasurer, the secretary,the past president and the VP of administration. This group communicates by email and phone as necessary.The candidate for president must have previously served on the board so that he/she is familiar with the operation of the chapter. The president is elected to a one-year term and may be elected to a second term at the next Fall Convention. (He/she is term-limited to two consecutive terms.)This is the definition of democracy at work. Ultimately, the membership is responsible for determining who is in the positions of authority. Where within this system might you fit? Consider it. Maybe you could be the next vice president of your region. If so, let some folks know of your interest. How about sitting in on a board meeting? Board meetings are open for members to observe.Eileen and I hope to see you down the road somewhere.2 GMC VINTAGE RVING MAGAZINE | GMCMI.COMNominating CommitteeThe following committee will be submitting a slate of nominees for the GMCMI Board of Directors at the Fall Membership Meeting in Amana, Iowa: Sharon Hudspeth, David Blackshear, Jim Kanomata, Ken Henderson, and Joanna Tanner.GMCMI Chapter StatusMembership stands at 1,006. We have 45 new members since our last publication.Refer a new member today!Receive a $10 voucher which can be used towards renewal of GMCMI dues, products, apparel, or fees for a Convention. Five members received certificates since last publication.