Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 50 of 53
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: wkerfoot
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-24-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
The dues are paid on a calendar year. If a new...

The dues are paid on a calendar year. If a new member joins in the first six months of the calendar year, dues are due the end of the year for the next calendar year. If a new member joins in the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-01-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Thanks to both of you, I hope this is voted down...

Thanks to both of you, I hope this is voted down and disappears forever.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-30-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Actually, I have been pleasantly surprised with...

Actually, I have been pleasantly surprised with the lack of "full court press" by the IBT on the motion this year. I think they have posted the same number of letters for and against the motion,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-21-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
What you are missing is that there a few members...

What you are missing is that there a few members who cannot stand to be without WBCCI and do not want to buy a trailer. As the saying goes, they must not have a life.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-12-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Don, Thanks for that clarification. Of the...

Don,

Thanks for that clarification. Of the 5,219 families, how many are new families? The net loss appears to be 248. While that is a decrease from the prior year it still represents a...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-29-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
If that happens, and that is probably a good bet,...

If that happens, and that is probably a good bet, then perhaps there will be enough cool heads on the IBT to vote the change down and hopefully the amendment also.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-22-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Dwight, Correction, the California factory...

Dwight,

Correction, the California factory was not closed until 1979, when Thor was formed to purchase Airstream from Beatrice.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-22-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
From what I understand, early caravans organized...

From what I understand, early caravans organized by Wally were open to all makes. At some time that changed, whether the reason was non Airstreams were not strong enough or, being a salesman, Wally...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-19-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
That they appreciated my opinions. I did not...

That they appreciated my opinions. I did not expect more, only an acknowledgment of receipt.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-19-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
I have heard back from three of the individuals...

I have heard back from three of the individuals to whom I send my email.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-18-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Bob, I understand your comment, anyone who...

Bob,

I understand your comment, anyone who wants to include the entire IBT can send an email to Cindy Reed and request that she forward it to anyone in leadership.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-18-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Anyone who needs the email address of the top...

Anyone who needs the email address of the top four IBT, please PM me.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-18-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Rick, As I recall the last motorhome motion...

Rick,

As I recall the last motorhome motion allowed any owner of a specific Thor motorhome to become a member of WBCCI. This motion does the same.

My letter of opposition has gone out to IP,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-04-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
crazeevw, It is unfortunate that you make...

crazeevw,

It is unfortunate that you make your decisions based upon other people's thoughts and experiences and not your own. I believe that most of the IBT owns trailers and not motorhomes, but,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
The dues receipt has a check box for trailer,...

The dues receipt has a check box for trailer, class a, 5th wheel and class b. The treasurer checks the box based on his knowledge or what the renewing member checked on the unit renewal application,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
If your unit treasurer does not check the...

If your unit treasurer does not check the motorhome box on the dues renewal coupon then there is no way that Jackson Center can know what any member owns.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
As I recall, yes. A $160,000 balance and annual...

As I recall, yes. A $160,000 balance and annual withdrawals of $20,000 means only eight years. I believe that the club purchases the PIP membership by transferring funds from the general fund to...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Other that PIPs, which were given life...

Other that PIPs, which were given life memberships for their service, how many life members currently own motorhomes.

I doubt if anyone knows the answer.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
According to the June 30, 2011 financial report,...

According to the June 30, 2011 financial report, there are 578 life members. Approximately $20,000 was withdrawn last year to pay dues. One new life member last year.

Other that PIPs, how many of...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-21-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Before anything but a no vote is made, I believe...

Before anything but a no vote is made, I believe that the motorhome owners should be polled to determine how many this will actually effect. Some own Classic Argosy and Airstream units, I don't...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-20-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Like most motorhome manufacturer, the chassis and...

Like most motorhome manufacturer, the chassis and drive train were purchased from GM, Freightliner or some other manufacturer. The body and inside was assembled onsite.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-20-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
I seem to remember them on the production line...

I seem to remember them on the production line when we went on the tour in November, 2003.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-20-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Gene, Airstream motorhomes, not to be...

Gene,

Airstream motorhomes, not to be confused with the B vans, were made in the Airstream factory, Argosy motorhomes probably in Versailles, OH (but I don't know) and not a modified Thor...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-19-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Don't forget that IPs are given a life membership...

Don't forget that IPs are given a life membership at the end of their term.

Although I don't agree with your suggestion, should not it also apply to future Airstream motor home owners and not just...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-19-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Would the amendment allow any motor coach or just...

Would the amendment allow any motor coach or just Monaco manufactured?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-17-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
The new constitution must be approved by the...

The new constitution must be approved by the delegates. The motion was tables a the last delegate meeting. I believe that we have a promise to bring the new constitution up for vote in 2012 by the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-05-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Paul, I don't think that there is any...

Paul,

I don't think that there is any interest in the VAC leadership to break from WBCCI. One of the reasons is expressed in post 631. Jackson Center and WBCCI provides much administrative...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-05-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Paul, Go for it, take the ball and run. ...

Paul,

Go for it, take the ball and run.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-27-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Unfortunately, posting here will be mostly...

Unfortunately, posting here will be mostly preaching to the choir. I don't know how many WBCCI members are active on this forum, but I doubt that it is many.

Letters should be sent to the editor...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-06-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Dan, Because with Thor each division...

Dan,

Because with Thor each division operates separately. Not so with GM now, although many years ago each GM division was separate and there were few common parts. Remember when each division...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-29-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
The brochure you posted is from 1952 and Wally...

The brochure you posted is from 1952 and Wally did allow other makes of trailers to participate in his caravans. However, this stopped soon after that, I am sure that he realized that it was dumb to...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-18-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Well, they were just told how to do it. Bill

Well, they were just told how to do it.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-11-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
jwgreen, The change which needs to occur is...

jwgreen,

The change which needs to occur is to make the WBCCI more welcoming to Airstream owners, not add types of RVs to the eligibility. Airstream continues to sell units every year, yet the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-11-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
jwgreen, I disagree, the WBCCI is a single...

jwgreen,

I disagree, the WBCCI is a single brand RV club not a multi brand RV club. People join to enjoy and share experiences with Airstreams. I agree with your statements on the type of people...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-31-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
To get this thread back on track. Teresa, ...

To get this thread back on track.

Teresa,

Thank you for your information on the Motorhome committee. I have already emailed the IP, all IVPs, my region president and unit president stating my...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-29-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
If I understand you, it is possible to make the...

If I understand you, it is possible to make the motor home motion part of the revised constitution and passed this June.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-29-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Is the motor home motion coming before the...

Is the motor home motion coming before the delegates this summer or must it pass the IBT and then be presented to the delegates or member caucus?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-28-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Although if the new constitution passes, only...

Although if the new constitution passes, only those members who choose to vote will decide the issue.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-13-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
As far as the president and vice presidents, I...

As far as the president and vice presidents, I know that only one has a motorhome.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-03-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
To confirm what? Bill

To confirm what?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-03-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
I, for one, am not guessing, just asking...

I, for one, am not guessing, just asking questions, about the process, which are being ignored. How can anything happen, when nothing is on the agenda?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-02-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
What is the next step after the executive...

What is the next step after the executive committee?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-02-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
OK, will the re-written bylaws be on the agenda...

OK, will the re-written bylaws be on the agenda for approval or whatever the IBT does?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-02-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Are the new bylaws on the agenda for this up...

Are the new bylaws on the agenda for this up coming mid winter meeting?

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-16-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Dan, Because, as I understand it, Thor...

Dan,

Because, as I understand it, Thor operates each subsidiary independently and in competition with each other. Also, to be WBCCI eligible, the RV must be manufactured by Airstream not Thor.
...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-09-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Rick, When will the meeting agenda and...

Rick,

When will the meeting agenda and motions be available for the members to review? Other than the general comments and complaints about the club, the agenda will allow members to focus their...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-07-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Not necessarily, each Thor division is run...

Not necessarily, each Thor division is run independently. Rebadging one division's product to another division also creates warranty issues.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-27-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Greg, My guess is that, since they never...

Greg,

My guess is that, since they never were a major player in the motorhome area, it was a profit decision. They could direct their energies away from the distraction and cost of building...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-27-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
That section related to a suspended member. ...

That section related to a suspended member.

Bill
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-27-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,165
Posted By wkerfoot
Howie, Where is this revised definition? ...

Howie,

Where is this revised definition?

Bill
Showing results 1 to 50 of 53
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:43 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.