The CAT RV Club was founded by Don Tallman as an FMCA Chapter in March 2004. While there were many social chapters out there, Don saw the need for a Club that centered around interest in ownership and maintenance of Caterpillar engines in motorhomes. To this day the technical/social combination remains the impetus behind the CAT RV Club. It is this combination that differentiates our Club from many others.

As an FMCA Chapter, the CAT RV Club has by-laws and standing rules fashioned after those of FMCA. Complete text of both by-laws and standing rules can be found on the Club website - www.catclub.org.

The Executive Board, comprised of all elected Club officers and Nominating Committee members, manages the day-to-day operation of the Club. Voting members of the Executive Board include: President, Sr. Vice President, National Director, Alternate National Director, VP Membership, VP Rally Coordinator, VP Publications, VP Technical, VP Inventory, Treasurer, and Secretary. All members of the Nominating Committee serve as non-voting members. The Immediate Past President also serves on the Board but only votes in the event of a tie among the voting officers.

Each President may appoint a Parliamentarian to assist in presiding over both board and business meetings as both are conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order.

How to become an Officer?

The Nominating Committee is tasked with finding qualified individuals to fill each office. If you are interested in an officer position, send your resume to all members of the nominating committee. Detailed job descriptions for each office can be found in the standing rules. E-mail addresses for the nominating committee can be found on the Club website. We are always looking for a "Few Good Men and Women!"

While Club rally & FMCA convention attendance is not required of officers, participation is expected of officers & members of the nominating committee. Elections are held annually at the CAT RV Club Business Meeting at the summer FMCA International Convention.

Club Officers serve a two-year term. The terms of office are staggered to insure continuity of Club stewardship. Up for election/reelection in even years are: President, VP Membership, VP Rally Coordinator, VP Technical, Secretary, & National Director. Up for election/reelection in odd years are: Senior VP, VP Inventory, VP Publishing, Treasurer, & Alternate National Director.

Nominating Committee members serve a one year term and are nominated from the floor at each summer Business Meeting.