Unfortunately, there appears to be a mismatch between the provided details and available information. The Family Motor Coach Association is well-documented, but the EIN and website provided do not match this organization, and no relevant details were found about a nonprofit with the EIN 611757715 and a connection to the website thordieselclub.com.

However, if you are interested in learning about the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) instead:

Family Motor Coach Association

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization of families who own and enjoy recreational vehicles (RVs). Although its name historically referred to "motor coaches," FMCA has expanded to welcome all types of RVs since 2017, including towables.

Formation

Founded on July 20, 1963, by 26 families meeting at the Good Will-Hinckley School in Hinckley, Maine, FMCA aimed to create a group for motor coach owners to socialize and share experiences. The founding is commemorated by a monument dedicated at the school on July 4, 1994.

Membership

Membership is contingent upon owning a self-contained RV. As of 2023, FMCA introduced a "Pathfinders" category for prospective RV owners, allowing them to access benefits like FMCA University before purchasing an RV. FMCA boasts approximately 80,000 members across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, and beyond. Additionally, it has around 1,500 commercial members, which include dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, campgrounds, and service facilities.

Code of Ethics

Members agree to follow FMCA's Code of Ethics, which requires compliance with all relevant laws and emphasizes responsible RV ownership and operation.

Purpose

FMCA's purpose is to organize social activities, share RV-related information, and offer benefits to its members through collective purchasing power. It publishes Family RVing, a monthly magazine covering RV technology, industry news, and association updates. Members can be identified by the FMCA "goose egg" emblem displayed on their RVs.

Chapters and Conventions

FMCA supports the development of local, regional, and specialty chapters, with about 500 chapters organizing rallies and events. It hosts two international RV conventions annually, featuring products from manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers. These conventions attract thousands of RVs over a four-day period and include seminars on various RV-related topics.

Financial and Legal Status

FMCA is a social and recreational club designated as a 501(c)(7) organization, meaning that donations to it are not tax-deductible. Its primary sources of revenue include program services and other revenue streams, such as investment income and sales of assets.