August 15, 2024We just concluded a most important and consequential FMCA Board of Directorsmeeting and I will try here to bring you all up to date on the things that should be ofinterest to all Western States members.First, the Board passed a loooong overdue increase [read more]

Call to Order Jim KanomataPledge of AllegianceMinutes of Meeting of April 5, 2024 Grace KanomataPresident’ Report Jim KanomataVice President’s Report/Crafts Jodell BanovichVice President’s Report/Rallies Scott CartwrightTreasurer’s Report Dave De GraffenreidWebmaster’s Report Armand MinnieNational Director’s Report/FMCA(See post from Sharon Work) Sharon Work/Manny TrovaoNewsletter Editor’s Report – [read more]

GMCWS General Membership Meeting MinutesFrank Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort, San Dimas, CA 91773April 5, 2024 Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 9:38 SM, by President Jim Kanomata. Pledge of Allegiance was led. Minutes of Meeting of October 6, 2023, held at the [read more]

The GMC Western States Club Fall 2024 Rally will be held along with the GMC Motorhomes International Fall Convention from October 8-13 at Flying Flags Resort in Beullton, California. Please go to GMCMI.com for more information and to sign up.

GMCWS General Membership Meeting MinutesSeven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville, OR  97417October 6, 2023 M/S/P (G. Beckman/R. Beckman) To accept the Minutes of April 14, 2023, as presented. Upcoming club rallies:   Respectfully submitted, Grace Kanomata Grace KanomataSecretary

Scott Cartwright has reported that the Spring Rally at Bonelli Bluffs is full and he has begun accumulating a waiting list.

In Loving Memory of a Long-Time Western States and Pacific Cruisers Motorhome Clubs MemberDear Members,It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of a cherished member of ourcommunity, Dave Cantrell. He had been a dedicated and long-standing member of [read more]

GMC WESTERN STATES SPRING RALLY APRIL 4-7, 2024 FRANK BONELLI BLUFFS RV RESORT1440 CAMPER VIEW ROADSAN DIMAS, CA 91773 Scott Cartwright has made arrangements with Paul Lacitinola of the VintageCamper Trailers for our Spring GMC Western States Rally, April 4-7, 2024, in SanDimas, CA. Please [read more]

Been a very busy year at our campus moving to San Jose. Fortunately, Scott Cartwright, Dave DeGraffenreid and others have done a great job so I did not need to do much. My plan is to hold a rally in British Columbia in the next [read more]

Below is a PDF of the current schedule – subject to change of course:

Sharon Work accepted the FMCA’s award for our chapter’s 35th anniversary.

Below is a PDF of the meeting minutes:

If you cannot get the online registration form (click HERE) to work for you, you can use the printable paper form below and mail it with your check. If you use the online registration form you only need to mail your check – no printing [read more]

Another good presentation by Eric Schulte – if you don’t have shutoff valves for your GMC Motorhome airbags you should – this is how and why. Click the “>>” at the top right of the window below for download options.

This post is temporary for the purpose of helping BB’s widow sell his GMC stuff. Mrs. Petit is the recent widow of Maurice “Bebe” Petit who used to work on these coaches in Prescott, AZ.  She is now liquidating the estate with the help of [read more]

GMCWS Wine Country Spring 2023 RallyWine Country RV ResortApril 13-16, 2023 (Check out Monday, April 17th)www.Winecountryrvresort.com2500 Airport Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446Rally Masters: Scott & Brenda Cartwright      We are excited to be going to one of our favorite new parks.  We are also excited to [read more]

It’s kind of early but this rally will probably fill up fast – it is one of our favorite places, the park and the town. Lots of wine tasting, hiking, and great food. The registration form is online.  Click -> HERE and the form will begin asking [read more]

Save the dates of April 13-17 for our Spring rally at Wine Country RV Resort in Paso Robles. We are looking forward to four days (with checkout on April 17) of a great resort, a great town, and great people. Scott and Brenda Cartwright will [read more]

Here are George’s presentation slides, a short video and a sound track. It looks like you kind of had to be there to appreciate the talk but I am sure George would take questions via email. Thanks George.

Ed Clerkin, one of our members who attended the Fall rally was asked by several others where he got his bumpers re-chromed. He said to contact Mike at this business: New age Metal Finishing, LLC2169 N. Pleasant Ave.Fresno CA 93705559.498.8585Mikeatnewage@aol.com

Eric Schulte did another great presentation (see the SeeLevel Tank Monitoring session from the last rally) and this time told us about how he installed a solar charging system on his GMC.

Click on the “>>” in the upper-right corner for viewing and printing options.

Below are John Lockwood’s photos of our rally. Thanks, John.

Where?  Pismo Coast Village RV Resort165 S Dolliver StreetPismo Beach, CA 9344888-782-3224 When? October 20-24, 2022 Check-in: Thursday, October 20, 2022Check-out: Monday, October 24, 2022 How much? There are potentially 3 Rally Fees as follows:First, there is the “Coach/Resort” fee which is either for 4 nights [read more]