Believe it or not, there have been previous VOI's where only VCA members were invited - Detroit included. The plan for VOI 11 is to invite VCA members and non-members alike, with a sizable discount offered to VCA members over their non-member brethren - but only if they are Viper owners.
There are no plans to invite "associate" members other than the usual exceptions (Chrysler/Fiat execs, past VIP's, etc.). Those regions that offer "associate" memberships do so on a regional basis and provide regional benefits accordingly. National does not recognize associate memberships nor accord any benefits thereof. This includes raffle cars, liability insurance, and other nationally-funded programs - and the VOI's.
So invite all those folks that own Vipers but haven't yet joined the club. They may find that it will be cheaper overall to sign up for a membership and go as a VCA member instead. And a heck of a lot more fun too.
