> Bill
> You are correct that chapters of FMCA must follow the By Laws of FMCA but in addition the chapters also have had their own By Laws and Standing
> Rules. iIn addition they are covered by the income tax exemption of FMCA.
> If a chapter drops their affiliation with FMCA they would modify their By Laws to omit reference to FMCA.
>
> They also have to modify their tax standing with the IRS and if they want any liability protection as a Corporation they would have to obtain a
> Corporation certificate from a state.
>
> Emery Stora
Great points, Emery.
To me, it seems like the reason Clubs might want to leave FMCA is to attract the folks that - for whatever reason - don't want to join FMCA. If a Club
was able to include/manage their members' FMCA membership and raise the dues to cover it, perhaps those folks would change their mind(s).
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Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.
> You are correct that chapters of FMCA must follow the By Laws of FMCA but in addition the chapters also have had their own By Laws and Standing
> Rules. iIn addition they are covered by the income tax exemption of FMCA.
> If a chapter drops their affiliation with FMCA they would modify their By Laws to omit reference to FMCA.
>
> They also have to modify their tax standing with the IRS and if they want any liability protection as a Corporation they would have to obtain a
> Corporation certificate from a state.
>
> Emery Stora
Great points, Emery.
To me, it seems like the reason Clubs might want to leave FMCA is to attract the folks that - for whatever reason - don't want to join FMCA. If a Club
was able to include/manage their members' FMCA membership and raise the dues to cover it, perhaps those folks would change their mind(s).
--
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.