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President's Corner
Important association updates by ARVC President/CEO, Linda Profaizer.
Tune in to The Today Show . . . on May 13th (currently scheduled, could change) there will be a segment on Workampers with footage shot at Patrick O’Neill’s park Camping on the Gulf in Destin, Florida. Pat had some special footage shot specially for this segment showing workampers at “work” in his park.And to . . . Stephanie Abrams talk radio on May 17 to hear interviews conducted with ARVC and park owners, Scott Kollock, Vista Royalle Campground in Bancroft, WI and President of the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) and Ken Jeffries, Angels Camp RV and Camping Resort in Angels Camp, CA. Stephanie is hose of 2 nationally syndicated radio travel shows: Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams and Traveling Feet. Click here to find the radio broadcast station nearest you. It will also be posted to www.sAbrams.com.
Looks Like Camping is a Worldwide Popular Vacation ChoiceRV parks and campgrounds across the country continue to report that their reservations are better than last year at the same time. Parks just recently opening reported good occupancy but campers spending less in their stores. Guess people have to cut back somewhere, but thankfully they are still camping. To read more click here.
ARVC National Issues Conference April 27-29, 2009NOTE: Marcia Galvin, President of the Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners (MACO) attended ARVC’s recent National Issues Conference and put together this great report on her experience. Marcia’s family (the Daniels) owns Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort in Foxboro, MA, celebrating their 250th Anniversary June 12 – 14.
I recently attended my fourth National Issues Conference in Washington, DC. There were over 30 members of ARVC representing states from Maine to California. This year’s conference was planned differently. At the conclusion of last years conference, it was determined that to get the best speakers as we really needed to be “on the hill” for the entire conference. I feel the move made a significant difference in the quality of speakers and their wealth of information. To read more click here.
Marketing Corner
ARVC Marketing information and latest partnerships submitted by ARVC Marketing & Communications Director, Kera Tomlin.
ARVC’s Publicist, Jeff Crider, Needs Info From YOU – Please Read Below & Respond! Jeff Crider, ARVC's public relations specialist, is seeking suggestions on campgrounds he should feature in upcoming news releases that will focus on the following topics: To read more click here.
What’s Your Specialty?? Do Share… by Evanne SchmarderEvanne Schmarder here, your ARVC Report Editor. This August we’ll be publishing our first-ever “How-to” issue designed to deliver practical information from park owners and operators to park owners and operators on every aspect of developing and running your business. To read more click here.
Become a GoCampingAmerica.com Facebook Fan!We have recently created a GoCampingAmerica.com Facebook page and we want you to become a FAN! All you have to do is create a profile for either yourself or your RV park and then make sure to become a fan of GoCampingAmerica.com. Help spread the enthusiasm and excitement of camping for joining us online! You’ll definitely stay connected. Please note that the page is still under construction and will be updated with photos, info and news stories periodically. Feel free to share your park pics! To become a Fan, Click Here
Plan-It Green Corner
Tell Us How Your Park Is GREENEmail us and tell us what your park is doing to be green!! info@arvc.org
10 Ways to Make Your Business Environmentally FriendlyGreen Business is Good for the Bottom Line
By Susan Ward, About.com
Operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for your business's bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money. The good news is that whether you run a home-based business or an off-site enterprise, there are simple things you can do to run an environmentally friendly business. To read more click here.
Membership Corner
ARVC Membership information submitted by ARVC Membership Director, Daniel Gurley.
Music & Movie Licensing for 2009A copyright is property owned by a person or group of people including books, records, movies, computer software and music. Music and movies are like all personal property – when you want to borrow it from someone you must ask permission. All public performances of music and movies, even most non-profit ones, must be licensed (with a few exceptions, such as performances in the course of a religious service at a place of worship, or face-to-face teaching in non-profit education institutions). Music and movies are the property of the people who create them.
This is the requirement by Title 17 of the US Code, also known as the U.S. Copyright Law. ARVC has negotiated discounts with the three Congressionally mandated music licensing companies (BMI, ASCAP, & SESAC) and the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC). To sign up for these licenses, please see the information below:
Education Corner
Educational information submitted by ARVC Education Director, Cheryl Smith.
You asked for it... and now the Economic Survey is yours FREE!!!
The ARVC Foundation Board recently voted that if you are a current ARVC member you can request the 2008 National Operations and Economic Survey of the RV Park & Campground Industry conducted for the ARVC Foundation by Northern Arizona University and receive it FREE! The Economic Survey is a wonderful tool to get a pulse of our industry. How can you afford not to request it? It's as easy as sending an email to Cheryl Smith at csmith@arvc.org requesting the survey or call 303-681-0401 ex. 18.
Now is the time to sign up for the RV Park and Campground Management School for February 16-20, 2010!
See what all the buzz is about! Denise Gallo and Denne Yenchochic, Owners/Operator of River's Edge Camping and Cabins, Connellsville, PA said this of the 2009 school...
“We attended the campground management school in hopes of gaining “text-book” knowledge to assist us in running our business better. What we gained from the school was much more than book knowledge. The opportunity to share meaningful stories with and among some of the nation’s most impressive campground owners was invaluable. Much of what we learned will shape our business decisions now and in the future.”
Looking for Partners in Education! (PIE)
Do you have a number of employees that you want to send to the RV School but can't afford to send them all at the same time? ARVC, The ARVC Foundation and Oglebay, collectively have designed a new program to open doors for you! Contact Cheryl Smith, Director of Education at 303-681-0401 ext 18 to find out more about this new program that will benefit you and your employees!
In the News Corner
ARVC tracks news alerts and RSS feeds for the latest information concerning member parks, campgrounds and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Here is some of the most recent press coverage.
Pedata RV Announces Marketing Strategies for Fastest Growing Segment of RV Owners; 18-34
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The fastest growing segment of RV owners fall into the 18-34 age group and advertisers are taking notice. While strategies such as offering eco-friendly options appeal to an informed consumer, talking face to face, or interface to interface has become key in relating and appealing to younger consumers. To read more click here.
Resort campgrounds grabbing bigger share of vacation dollars: Sites let travelers save cash without having to rough it
By Hugo Martin | Chicago Tribune Newspapers April 20, 2009
With the slumping economy and rising unemployment putting a death grip on travel budgets, a growing number of vacationers are turning to camping—without roughing it. To read more click here.Book recounts RV journey across AmericaBy JOHN FITTS Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:30 PM EDT
Many Americans dream of taking the great American road trip once the children are out of the house and the career is finally finished. Glenn Maynard, however, decided to take the opposite approach. To read more click here.
Camper vans offer cheaper alternative to RVs
By Eve Mitchell Posted: 05/07/2009 09:32:54 AM PDT
Have van will travel. That's the way Pat Ryan sees it when it comes to renting a camper van instead of a recreational vehicle. "This is just a very happy medium between going out camping and roughing it and getting a big RV," said Ryan, a 45-year-old furniture mover from San Francisco. To read more click here.
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